Holiday Joy in Bright Red and Gold

The combination of rich texture and color makes this card look a lot more involved to make than it actually is! Because we’re using layers of texture in similar shades, the feature of the card, the “Joy” wreath, gets all of the attention. The rich golden background is a perfect foil for the red accents.

Materials

Stamps – “Holiday Joy” stamp set

Papers

Off-white card stock half-sheet, folded
Gold designer paper quarter-sheet (I used Basic Grey) plus a scrap

Off-white card stock

Bright Red card stock

 

Inks
Versacolor Camellia, Evergreen, Green Tea; Brilliance Galaxy Gold; Memories Soft Wheat and Soft Leaf

Other Supplies

Red Ribbon

Gold paint pen or Brilliance Galaxy Gold ink

Die cut – I used Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four (S4-190)

Cuttlebug A2 Textile Texture embossing envelope

Instructions

 

 

 

Run the Gold quarter-sheet through your die cut system using the Textile Texture embossing envelope. I like to apply a quarter-sheet card-front to the folded card-base to cover up where I have folded the ribbon.

Edge with either the gold paint pen OR Brilliance Galaxy Gold ink, then smudge some of the raised areas with the paint pen or ink pad. Set aside.

 

 

 

 

Use the second largest die cut from and cut an off-white label. Stamp the JOY stamp multiple times in Memories Wheat and Leaf inks, to make a background pattern.

 

Line the newly cut-out label with the Gold Paint Pen or edge with the Gold ink pad. Now glue to a piece of the Bright Red card stock and trim away until you have a pinstripe of red paper showing. Set aside.

 

Use the scrap piece of the Gold designer paper and the third-smallest die cut and make a label. Stamp the Joy block stamp in Versacolor Evergreen ink.

 

 

 

Then stamp the Itsy Flower Cluster in Camellia ink...

...and the Itsy Leaves in Green Tea.

Last, stamp the Tiny Sprig in Brilliance Galaxy Gold.

 

Stamp the very edges of the label with the Sprig using Gold ink. Then edge this label with either the Gold Paint Pen or the Galaxy Gold ink pad.

 

 

Glue the newly cut-out label to a piece of Bright Red card stock and trim the excess away so that you have just a pinstripe of red remaining. Set aside.

 

 

Assemble the card by attaching the Red Ribbon to the front of the prepared quarter-sheet. Glue the quarter sheet to the folded half-sheet. Then glue the off-white JOY-stamped label on top of the ribbon. Then glue down the smaller gold label, which has the Joy wreath stamped in the beautiful red and green. That’s it; you’re finished!

 

 

What do you think?  Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Holiday Joy set. Today's winner is Jan Koennecke and she will be receiving the Fruit Wreath set.  Congratulations Jan! 

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

 

Comments

[Mary Mac]

Susan this is a beautiful christmas card. Red and gold are my favorite christmas colors.

[Michelle Adams]

This is so beautiful!!! All of the layers - just gorgeous!

[Maureen W.]

WOW!! This is just gorgeous! I love that Joy stamp and that you used it as a sentiment and a background! Also love the flowers stamped over the Joy - beautiful!

[Elaine Allen]

Susan -

I really love the way this came out. If I received this, it would be a keeper, something to bring out every Christmas Holiday.

Elaine Allen

[maria]

simply stunning and so very classy.

[Phyllis M.]

Very beautiful card, Susan. Just love everything about it. All the pretty colors and Love the Joy stamp. Thank you for sharing.

[Janet Sisk]

Thanks for the great tutorial using Cuddlebug folder and Nestabilities. I have both and now have ideas for Christmas cards. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Susan Zacher]

Very lovely!! the textured background and all the layers make this card very rich.

[jo]

You were right. This was much easier than it actually looked!

[Susan Youngren]

I love the texture in this card. It is simple and elegant.
I also wanted to say how impressive it is that you ship your orders so fast. I ordered on the weekend, it was shipped on Monday and I got it on Wednesday. I live in Wisconsin so if I was closer I probobaly would have gotten it Tuesday. Most places are around two weeks for delivery.
Susie

[Laureen]

I love all the textured layers you put with the Joy stamp.

[Ink-Pattie]

Every week I say the same thing--your cards take my breath away! But it happens every Tuesday--I really look forward to seeing what you've done. I hope to see a Monkey card with those new animal stamps in the near future, as we have a tradition of giving my Dad monkey cards for his birthday and Father's Day. Must have these!

[Joanna Mackintosh]

I love the way you've left the decoration around the central word so simple - it looks very sophisticated and the whole looks like it has taken hours of work!

[sue wisniewski]

Joy is a simple word but can mean so much. Enjoy your card.
stamping sue

[Audrey]

Awesom card Susan!! The gold paper I almost thought was wood. As usual you taught me new and different ways to use my stamps and create a one of a kind card!!

[Carol Lecian]

What a beautiful and very elegant looking card! I have MANY of your peg sets and LOVE their versatility. The "Joy" set is one that I have not yet purchased, but has been on my wish list! Thank you for your generosity and the opportunity to win this set.

[Margaret]

I do love the use of the Cuttlebug embossing folder and making the background with the Joy stamp is a great idea too. Very beautiful result.

[Christine]

I just love this set it is on my list of things I must have.

[Debbie G]

Very elegant Christmas card! I love it

[Phyllis Freese]

The combination of the Joy set with the cuddlebug embossing folder makes for an elegant Christmas card.

[PatS]

Love this combination of textures, stamps, backgrounds. It all came together...awesome! Joy to you and all your many creative talents.

[Sue D]

Very elegant card. I really like the word JOY.

[Mary from Missouri]

Hi Sue,

I think the pinstripe red really sets this off. Have you considered making any other word sets? I also like the Noel set. Keep them coming! Thanks

[Jan Koennecke]

Another fantastic idea from you. Sure wish you were my neighbor!!!! I gave my daughter my wish list already and I know I won't change it. I want your two big sets. Thanks again for such neat ideas.

[Debbie B.]

I really like the idea of the gold and red coloring, but I'm not sure I like the gold designer paper that you embossed. I guess Im not a smudgy type paper lover. But I do like all the other elements of this card. Can't wait to see the next one.