Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Vintage Christmas Card with Woven Background- Free .cut file available


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.

17 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card!! Love that it's all done in only red & white! Very sophisticated! I really want that cartridge!! Looks absolutely fabulous!

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  2. Thank 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.

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  3. Beautiful card Donna and i will check out the tutorial ;0)
    Hugs
    Lana x

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  4. what a charming vintage card, beautiful. Hugs

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  5. This 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!

    Barb

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  6. 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! ;-)

    Love,
    Smita

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  7. You do such beautiful work! I love your layered creations! You've inspired me to create a layered project of my own. :)
    Come see my pinecone ornament at my blog, robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com
    I'm just getting familiar with my cricut.

    Robin :)

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  8. Thank you for the free cut file. Your card is adorable. It's so nice when people share their hard work.

    dj

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  9. Donna, you do such gorgeous work....i love this

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  10. I have seen this weaving before but never attempted it, I have to say your is just stunning and so elegant, just beautiful.
    Hugs Linda

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  11. 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!

    (-: Heidi

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  12. Gorgeous card Donna! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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  13. this is soooo vey adorable, great job!

    enjoy *~*

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  14. Donna, I LOVE this card, Scherenschnitte at all! The colors, the image, the embossing.. everything is just perfect! PS I'm still clicking!

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  15. It's lovely Donna !!

    Hugs Monique

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  16. wow...this is jsut soo cool...love the weaved background...not to mention "red"...another beauty girl...

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  17. this is gorgeous Donna I really love the weaving! Wonderful work as always!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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Thanks for making my day!