Hi All!
Before I get to the card, I want to mention a little issue with the new Challenge photo uploader I introduced on Thursday. If you take a photo with your phone and try to upload it, it attempts to upload a photo called image.jpeg. Well, it works fine for the first person who uploads, but the next person gets a message that the filename already exists. I’m trying to find a solution for it, but in the meantime, please save your photo to your computer (or mail it to yourself), rename it, and upload it. I’m sorry for the inconvenience and will keep you posted on a solution.
UPDATE 9/7/2016 @ 10pm CT: FIXED!!
I’m excited to start working with all the new holiday products!! Today I’m using the new Twinkle Trees set by Stampin’ Up!, just released last week as part of the Holiday Catalog.
I did one version white on black and one version black on white:
It’s hard to get a good photograph of a white background with black focal areas. I wish I had more talent when it comes to photography. Which one do you like better? I was trying to make the trees look like stained glass, so I clear embossed them. Here is a close of each:
If you’re in the US, I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Gansai Tambi colors used: 139, 31, 51, 34
 Twinkle Trees |
 Falling Snow Folder |
 Gansai Tambi Watercolors AMZN|SSS |
 Perfect Pines Framelits |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Black Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts EH|SSS |
 Ultra Fine Clear Powder |
 Gold Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Watercolor Paper |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Hero Arts Black Notecards |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Heat Tool |
 Mini MISTI |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
 Dimensionals |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
ben9903
I love them both. Maybe the black tree on white is my favorite, but I the other one is stunning also. I like the idea of clear embossing the trees. It does give them a stain-glassed look. Thanks for sharing!! Holiday cards are my favorite cards to see and make!! (I pulled the adding white when meant to add clear just yesterday!) 🙂
Connie
My thoughts are similar to the comments above. I thought cards were very classy but I preferred the white background. It seemed cleaner and the tree popped more. I thought heat embossing the trees was a great idea too. It made all the difference. Thanks again for inspiring us and nudging me to think seriously about getting started with my Christnas cards as time is flying by!
calex89
I agree about both cards being excellent. I’m not sure I have a favorite! Great ideas! Thanks!!!
swimbikerunat60
Awesome!! both this cards are beautiful and elegant, can’t pick a favorite, love them both.
Bertie
These cards are lovely. Such a great idea for the tree stamp.
Bonnie
Hi, my favorite is the black background. Love the contrast. You are one of my two, go to people for creative inspiration. Thanks again for sharing your talents.
Mojo
I love that the black background looks like a star lit night!
kmdagrace47
I like the white background!
Dayse
Hi Darlene,
Both cards are beautiful but to my eye the black background really
Seems to make the tree POP more.
The effect of stained glass on the white card is lovely too
I’d be happy to receive either.
Diana
Love them both. The starry night is lovely, but the snowfall background is as well. The trees are beautiful. Great video. You are the best!
Jules
Like both very much! You always have a creative twist that is helpful! Gotta get on those Christmas cards!!! Julie
Carol Mac
I like both versions, but like the black one a tiny bit more! Hope everyone in Canada had a nice holiday weekend too! ?
Anna D.
I really like both. Your videos are always so nice.
jpklehm
I love how you made the snow on your black card…great tips!
Thanks, Darlene!
trish665
Loved both….need to get that tree stamp set
Glenismaree
When I saw the cards before watching the video I really wasn’t sure if I liked them but having watched the video I really do like both of them. If I really had to make a choice I think I would go with the black one. Thanks again Darlene for yet another great video. I am rather intrigued that you refer to the cards as Holiday Cards. Is that a new thing or has that always been in America. We in Australia always call them Christmas Cards. Just curious!!!! When we lived in Saudi Arabia they referred to them as Holiday Cards.
Connie
I think it’s just a politically correct thing to do nowadays. But maybe Darlene can enlighten us further. Holiday cards in Saudi Arabia makes sense being a non-Christian country and all.
Darlene DeVries
Yes, it’s about being sensitive to everyone’s beliefs. We refer to it as the “holiday season”, since there are several different religions that have holidays during this time, not just Christianity. For example, I have several Jewish friends, who I would not send a Christmas card to – I would send a more generic holiday card. Although we aren’t celebrating the same holiday, we’re still celebrating a holiday. In fact, at my daughter’s non-denominational school, we are not allowed to use Christmas trees, Santa, or anything remotely Christian during the season. They call it a “winter party” and we typically use snowflakes for decoration. I guess just trying to keep everyone happy.
Glenismaree
Thank you Darlene for your well expressed reply. Don’t get me wrong I don’t object to it, it was just purely curiosity!!!
Pennycable09
I can appreciate being politically correct, etc., but I believe you should observe the “holiday of choice” during the season. When I say Merry Christmas, it is certainly not to hurt anyone’s feelings, but feel I am entitled to celebrate however I see fit for myself! I, on the other hand, feel that all people should respond in-kind with whatever seasonal greeting they feel comfortable with!!! Merry Christmas!!!