With all of the die cut shapes out there now, it’s easy to end up with several layers on a card when using and accenting them. With Christmas cards, that can get expensive especially when factoring in mailing costs. Well here is a design that actually removes layers but still allows you to show off all those great shapes. Just cut the shape away!
Here are three cards that have just three layers including the card base!
Uses the classic circle Nestabilities:
Uses the classic ovals Nestabilities:
Also uses the classic ovals Nestabilities:
This final card could easily have just two layers including the card base. However, it looks like a couple of extra stars sneaked onto this last one. It uses the stars five Nestabilities:
Less paper.. less time.. less postage. It’s a perfect combination for some Christmas card creations.
Happy Crafting!
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Merry Christmas:
Stamps: PTI Wreath for all Seasons and Tree Trimming Trio
Papers: PTI Select White and Pure Poppy; My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found Christmas DP
Inks: SU Real Red and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Nestabilities Classic Circles; Satin Ribbon
Little Town of Bethlehem:
Stamps: A Muse Elzybell’s Art Stamps Bethlehem; Sentiment Unknown
Papers: PTI Select White and Scarlet Jewel; My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found Breeze DP
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:
Accessories: Nestabilities Classic Ovals; Button; Paper Piercer and Template
O Holy Night:
Stamps: Bethlehem Stamp Unknown; Rubber Soul Sentiment
Papers: PTI Select White and Pine Feather; My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found Breeze DP
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:
Accessories: Nestabilities Classic Ovals; Rhinestone Stars; Gold Cording
Follow His Star:
Stamps: SU Star-Studded Season
Papers: PIT Select White; SU Gold; My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found Christmas DP
Inks: SU Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: Nestabilities Stars Five; Rhinestone; Gold Cording
Susan these are BRILLIANT, I LOVE how you cut them out!!~ FAB!!~
Susan, your cards are gorgeous! What a wonderful idea.
Hugs and smiles
Clever idea. Particularly like the Little Town of Bethlehem card. Thanks for sharing these beautiful examples.
Crafty…….Creative……Unique!
Great ideas, Susan! =) I like every one of these cards.
Susan this is a wonderful idea. Thanks for showing us three superb cards plus great for mailing. I loved them all.
Susan this is a wonderful idea. Thanks for showing us three superb cards plus great for mailing. I loved them all.
What an awesome idea! Love them all!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Blessings,
Bunny
http://www.ajillianvancedesign.com
These are beautiful, Susan! Less truly is more!
LOVE this idea, Susan!!
What a genius idea, Susan….I love the look of the cutaway paper…WOW!!!! I have got to try this!!!!
Great idea!! I am going to try this today!
Very clever idea! This way you can also use your little scraps of paper. Thank you so much, Susan, for sharing your gorgeous cards!
These are just outstanding! A must CASE!
I’m blown away by these cards Susan! They are gorgeous! You’ve given us all another completely different way to use our dies! I can’t get over how great this simply genius idea makes your cards look! Awesome, simply awesome! Best, Curt
What a great idea! Love all of the samples you have here.
These are all beautiful holiday cards, Susan! Clever idea too! 🙂
Oh Susan, these are such fresh and fabulous designs. Love each and every card! Your tip about using dies to reduce layers is priceless!
Great idea and such neat look to it, love the second one and how you have framing around it too!!
Oh, I like these designs! Great ideas, Susan!
nice post, its very informative and knowledgeable post for me thanks for sharing all this…
I love this look and so creative! TFS!
Oh gosh…I love ’em all!! So great for mailing too!! ♥