I couldn't resist doing another Christmas card with A Child's Year. The adorable vintage images really speak to me, and although I know Scherenschnitte (papercutting, actually "scissor cuts") originated in Germany, it reminds me of my Swedish background, especially when done in red and white. I did a bit of welding of the image to a frame from Storybook. The holly accents are also from A Child's Year. I thought the simple design might look pretty against a woven background which I then embossed with D'vine Swirls in my Cuttlebug. Unfortunately this picture really doesn't show the detail. For more views and a full tutorial on weaving the background please click HERE. There is also a free .cut file available for those who are interested also on the Custom Crops site.
Posts
Gorgeous card!! Love that it's all done in only red & white! Very sophisticated! I really want that cartridge!! Looks absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Elements post on Nov. 04, 2009. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Donna and i will check out the tutorial ;0)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lana x
what a charming vintage card, beautiful. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! It reminds me of my Norwegian heritage! My grandmother loved pieces like this. I like the weaving idea for the background. Hmm, I have lots of ribbons that might work for this. Again, you inspire me!
ReplyDeleteBarb
Loved the weave, Donna. I'd tried it long back on a card, but now I know where I went wrong ;-) I am sure going to give it one more shot after re-reading your tutorial! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove,
Smita
You do such beautiful work! I love your layered creations! You've inspired me to create a layered project of my own. :)
ReplyDeleteCome see my pinecone ornament at my blog, robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com
I'm just getting familiar with my cricut.
Robin :)
Thank you for the free cut file. Your card is adorable. It's so nice when people share their hard work.
ReplyDeletedj
Donna, you do such gorgeous work....i love this
ReplyDeleteI have seen this weaving before but never attempted it, I have to say your is just stunning and so elegant, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
Oh my, just gorgeous Donna!! I visited Norway when I was younger and this reminds me of many of the things I saw there during the holidays!
ReplyDelete(-: Heidi
Gorgeous card Donna! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeletethis is soooo vey adorable, great job!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
Donna, I LOVE this card, Scherenschnitte at all! The colors, the image, the embossing.. everything is just perfect! PS I'm still clicking!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Donna !!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monique
wow...this is jsut soo cool...love the weaved background...not to mention "red"...another beauty girl...
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous Donna I really love the weaving! Wonderful work as always!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Juliexx