The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek #5

Day 5 of The Cat's Pajamas sneaky peeks has arrived.  Today we hoping to inspire you with ways to use the fun, new stamp set, Christmas Tree Lot.  Even the name is fun!  I had such a great time playing with this set, I have 2 cards to share with you today.

My first card is a chalkboard card using not only Christmas Tree Lot, but also Oh Christmas Tree CutUps.

I cut a card blank 73/4"x 33/4" and then a black cardstock panel 71/2"x31/2".  I dusted the panel with an antistatic powder bag, stamped the Christmas Tree and stand with VersaMark ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Then I applied craft chalk to the panel and wiped much of it off with a Swiffer sheet, leaving a chalky look.  The greenery was cut in bulk (I have plenty for future projects) and was a great way to use up scraps.  The dies were laid out as shown above with Nuvo drops and Jelly Roll pens to add details.  Lastly a shiny red bow was tied using sparkly thread.

Actually, when I first saw this set, it screamed tag and shaker to me.  So, I went with the shaker idea.

I started with an A2 card blank.  Next I cut a white panel which was treated with an antistatic powder bag.  The Christmas tree was stamped with VersaMark ink and heat embossed with a sparkly red embossing powder (which unfortunately is hiding in this photo).  From there I made it like any other shaker card (there are tons of tutorials here).  I used traditional Christmas colors and added a twine bow to the top.  Absolutely such fun to make!

For more ideas, be sure to visit Nancy, Kerry, Deborah and Leigh too.

                                                  

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Thanks for peeking!  

Aloha,

Brenda