Hi All!
I absolutely love this die set by Simon Says Stamp. The swirlies are just so interesting. I originally was trying to make a card using the tree die cuts, but then I realized that the negative image was even prettier.
This is my new favorite green – it’s called Green Apple by Simon Says Stamp. There is an ink pad and matching cardstock.
Enjoy the video and have a great week!
Supplies:
 SSS Deco Trees |
 Green Apple Cardstock |
 Clear Sequins |
 Copic YG03 Marker |
 Black Beetle Twine |
 Neenah Cardstock |
 Copic .3 Black Liner |
 Pick Me Up Stick |
 Ranger Multi Medium, Matte |
 Sizzix Big Shot |
 Craft Mat |
sbd
Didn’t see the mylar (sp?) shims in the dets. Where do you get them?
Sandybb
I saw them on Amazon; just search mylar shim
Richell
Striking! Love the green apples cardstock – a different Christmas color! I love the idea of coloring the sequins! Thanks for sharing!!
Robin in WA
Love the card! Thank you!
Pat
This is lovely!!!
Kathy Weber
Darlene, where did you find those mats you used with the dies?
Darlene DeVries
Sorry Kathy, you can purchase them at JoAnn’s online.
Pat Myers
I love your videos on your card making, but I especially love that you fast forward through the parts that would be very tedious to watch. Your shortcuts really save a lot of time, but you get the point across. Loving your blog!
Amy B.
I absolutely love this card! I never thought of coloring the sequins. Love the die, the colors, everything!
Maria Rodriguez
I love this Green Apple CS, it’s a non traditional color but it looks amazing behind this beautifully die cut trees. I’ve never seen that “Pick me Up” stick tool Darlene, is one of the ends sticky to pick up the sequences or did you put a bit of glue on it? I think I need to get me one, I had a very hard time placing this teeny tiny hearts on this cards I made, I wish I had one of this tools, it would have made this a lot easier.
Thank you so much for another fantastic video of this lovely Christmas card.
Darlene DeVries
Maria, one of the ends of the stick is actually sticky. I also find it very handy for the owl punch pieces.
Casey Thrush
I love it!!! That green apple is a great color and I really like that you used your copic marker to color the sequin’s to match. Great job as always!!!
Anita Holmes
I love the card, so clean and retro looking! Love the green color…..you always do such an amazing job!
Thanks for sharing, love your video’s.
Hugs
Anita
Linda S. in NE
What a great video. So clever of you to custom color the sequins with an alcohol marker. Are the mylar shims you used a “real” commercial product, or an idea of something you came up with that works just perfectly to get a clean cut with detailed dies?
Darlene DeVries
Linda, it’s actually a real product! You can find it at JoAnn’s.
Cathy E
Another great video & card Darlene! I agree with you that the negative tree die is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Kylie
Beautiful. Those does are only wish list.
Kylie
Ha,ha, that should have said dies… They are on my wish list.
Celeste Goff
Such a super cute card! I love die cuts…they are my new passion!
Diana W.
Darlene – once again you did it!! Love this card. What a fun die. Enjoyed watching you create this. You’re the best!
Terrie Crawford
Yay!!! It’s Wednesday!! I had such a stressful day at work today. I got so excited when I realized it was Wednesday and time for a new card! I really look forward to this each week since subscribing to your blog. I had a chance to check out the other blogs on the hop you just did and yours is by far the best. Thanks for bring that spot of joy to my day each week! Keep those wonderful ideas coming!
Darlene DeVries
You are very sweet Terrie – thank you! 🙂
Jan
I am loving your contemporary tree cards. The green apple color is great! The sequins seem to be popular. A nice change from pearls and rhinestones.
LesLee Stone-Rasmus
Very Nice… I love that color.. and that die is to die for.. it is on my wish list.. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring
Darlyne Wagner
Excellent card, Darlene! That tree die is so cool with all those swirls; you made a simple card look totally elegant and masterful. I am going to hate to see the holidays end and thus all these clever holiday cards will end. I love your videos.
Robin L
Live this card. CAS with a lot of punch!
conil
Tres cool, that Apple Green is fast becoming my new fave, too.
Shirley
Nice card. I like how you used the negative.
Gloria Taylor
What a clean, easy, and fun card to make for Christmas. Thank you, Darlene, also love the Christmas music in the background.
Marie
Wow! It’s so beautiful! It’s so simple yet so pretty at the same time! That die set is so unique with those swirls. Great job! 🙂
keppy
What is the Merry Christmas die that you used? I love the font and size.
You constantly inspire me with your unique ideas. Your explanations are always clear.g
Darlene DeVries
Hi Keppy. The sentiment comes in the same package as the tree.