Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Christmas Gatefold


I made this gatefold card for the christmas challenge on SVGCuts.com. I used their gatefold card as a base (freebie). I ran it into my Cuttlebug with the swiss dots folder, then distressed it to reveal the paper's white core. The little stars and Christmas tree sliders are from the Buckles collection.



Inside I created a little scenery of 3 gingerbread men/women enjoying a cup of hot cocoa next to the Christmas tree... ;-) It's my husband who came up with the "concept" and I thought it was a fun idea... Everything is from the "Christmas Cookie Party" collection, except the gifts I made myself (bow is from the collection), and the tree skirt doily (from the baking section...). I used foam tape of course for dimension, and bended the little arms. My favorite part has to be the little marshmallows in the hot cocoa... Yum! ;-)
My husband thinks the eyes are a little creepy but my daughter loves them!...(she and I decided against red eyes because it looked too "evil"!...;-)) The star on the tree is a brad, and I used plenty of rhinestones.



As always, clicking on the pics will give you a bigger version. It's really hard to get the dimension on a pic. I still have to figure out all the wonders of this camera... ;-)
This card will likely go to my niece for Christmas. She loves everything papercrafted, and religiously keep all the cards I send her and likes to look at them or display them. I think she'll enjoy this one too. :-D
I sure had fun making it (well, aside from cutting out those tiny marshmallows with my big hands!... ;-))

9 comments:

Thienly Azim said...

Oh, this is such a cute card - and you used the free card file so perfectly! (good job husband :))

Have a great Thanksgiving Bee. I hope that you get to relax and enjoy your day with family and friends :)

Cheryl First said...

This is so stinkin' cute, Bee!!! I just love the cocoa-totin' Gingerbread!! :)

Myrna said...

Bee
This is so adorable. Love it.
Myrna

Rose said...

I love what you did with this freebie! I just downloaded it after seeing yours! Awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!

Reets said...

Your work is soo beautiful, different and totally awesome. I just love looking at your site. Soo inspiring!!!

Cali Creationz said...

hey havent been around much! love this darling card!! btw happy thanksgiving! blah im late i know!

Bee's hive said...

hahaha eveeeel gingerbread men! I love your card Bee it is so intricate and I think it all came together beautifully!

Anonymous said...

I like this stuff

Erika Martin - Stampin' Mama said...

That amount of time and love you put into your cards really shows. I love all the detail!

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