JB2503: Shape Up for the Holidays

Since January is the time for healthy resolutions at Jingle Belles we figured it was a good time to start Shaping Up for the Holidays, which means we're making shaped cards … anything other than a square or rectangle will do.

Here's my card:

I confess to not being the most adventurous shaped-card-maker, I tend to do the same shapes-- for which I've made handcut templates-- over and over. This bauble is a fave, as you can see, lol. But then, the combination of a classic ornament shape with well-hoarded Basic Grey holiday papers is too good to resist, imo! This time I added a Scrapaholics laser-cut wooded pine cone sprig tinted with Distress Oxides, a few ancient Imaginisce velvet flowers and a tassel. job done!

Here's my number one tip for choosing where to place and trace when using a template: cut one copy of your shape out of plain paper, leaving a nice border around all the sides. Now you have a window to see exactly what you'll get. Trace the negative space, cut it out and VOILA!

Be sure to head over to Jingle Belles to see Stephanie's beautiful card, then start planning what you'll link up with us this time. JB2503: Shape Up for the Holidays runs until 6pm EST on Wednesday, February 12th.