Avonlea Christmas Card

I know I've been a little lacking on the sharing of creativeness, lately.

Honestly, I haven't had much time to even stamp lately.

Ahhh, summer... it's just a busy time of year.

Ours lasts for such a little time, that we need to enjoy it while we can.

Yet I find I haven't really been out to enjoy any of all this hot weather we've been having this year.

But I told Lee I was going to have a relaxing day at home today, to bask in the sun, and do whatever I want to do.  ;)

Anyways, back to my share...

I made the above Christmas card using the new Avonlea paper packet.

The tree image is from Christmas Love, and the sentiment is from the upcoming October SOTM - Very Merry Christmas.  On the tree, I added a few dots of Silver Glitz Glitter Gel for a little extra pizzaz.

You will also notice I used the new Slate Satin Polka-Dot ribbon.

Here's a quick how-to on how I added that ribbon to my card:

I simply ran a strip of 1/2" wide ScorTape across the card front where I wanted my ribbon to be.

Then I placed my ribbon across the ScorTape, making the two loops as shown above.

Then I added two strips of ScorTape to the outer sides of the loops.

Those will help hold the loopy parts a little flatter once the stamped cardstock piece is added.

Easy peasy, just the way I like it to be.  :)

Oh, and another quick tip on the ribbon before I go, do you know the easy way on how to cut the ends like that???

Simply fold your ribbon in half (lengthwise) and cut off your angle.  Ha!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Avonlea paper packet; Colonial White, Whisper CS

Stamps:  Christmas Love, Very Merry Christmas - Oct. SOTM

Inks:  Olive, Juniper, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Silver Satin Polka-dot ribbon, Licorice Opaques, Silver Glitz Glitter Gel

Other:  Corner rounder, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, ScorTape (ScorPal)

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