Do you want a modern fun way to use sentiments on your Christmas cards? Today I share SIX different ideas to do just that! Welcome back to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2020! Let’s get started…..
Idea No. 1 – Design Paper: I used My Favorite Things Candy Lane paper pad (this Very Merry is similar) and this actually gave me the colour palette for todays card designs.
I used the Bold Alphabet Dies and heat embossed the rest of the sentiment. It needed something else so I added a Fine Frame from Altenew.
Idea No. 2 – Image for a Letter: this is a fun technique and I replaced the ‘O’ with an EBE Holiday Character.
This die is the Wreath of Joy from Reverse Confetti and I love the 2 layers of letters.
Idea No. 3 – Add Texture: There are so many ways to add ‘texture’ but I chose some of this fabulous felt.
I die cut it with the Tall Alpha dies and added a sub sentiment topped with some holly.
Idea No. 4 – Add a Shadow: it’s really easy to layer up die cuts to create the look of dimension or a ‘shadow’.
This time I used the Essentials By Ellen Classic Block Alpha, and they are cool!
Idea No. 5 – Negative Space: I stamped multiple Merry’s in the background using the Lawn Fawn Simply Winter Sentiments.
And my ‘negative’ space was created using Altenew’s Mega Alphabet M Die.
Idea No. 6 – Repeated Sentiment: This technique could be done with dies or stamps but today I couldn’t help but use these ‘layering’ dies from Altenew.
They are the Linear Pathway Alpha Solid and Outline sets….. mmmm what can I say!
The colours of the paper pad were such fun to play with.
here they are together,
and more….
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
I hope that you were inspired to use BIG Sentiments on your Christmas cards and if you try some of these ideas I love it if you’d tag me so that I can see what you create!
and yes there is still more to come! Big Christmassy hugs,
Other Supplies: Cardstock – Pink Copics – E00,11 / 0 / R05,14,27 / T2 / YG03,17,21.
 Neenah 110 EH |
 Neenah 80lb EH |
 Black EH |
 Very Merry Paper Pack SSS | AUZ | EH |
 The Color Pop Collection EH |
 Foam SSS | EH |
 Bold Alphabet ALT | SSS | EH |
 Merry Elfin’ Christmas SSS | AUZ |
 Super Script 2 ALT |
 Fine Frames Cover Die ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Wreath of Joy SSS | RC | EH |
 Holiday Characters EH |
 Holiday Characters Dies EH |
 Tall Alpha Die ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Holiday Thanks SSS | RC |
 Classic Block Alpha EH |
 Mega Alphabet M ALT | SSS |
 Simply Winter Sentiments SSS |
 Linear Pathway Alpha – Solid ALT |
 Linear Pathway Alpha – Outline ALT |
 Linear Pathway Bundle ALT |
 Effect Snow RC |
 Tuxedo Black SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Versamark Ink SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Fiesta Blue AUZ | EH |
 All That Jazz AUZ | EH |
 Lime Rickey AUZ | EH |
 Melon Ice AUZ | EH |
 Be Mine AUZ | EH |
 Copic Markers SSS | EH |
 Powder Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |
 WOW Heat Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Opaque Bright White SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Crystal Katana SSS | AUZ |
 Tweezers SSS | EH |
 Spring Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Craft Knife SSS | EH |
 Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder EH |
 Stamp Blocks SSS | EH |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |
 MISTI ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Creative Corners SSS | EH |
 Mini MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |
 Precision Tip SSS | EH |
 Multi Medium Matte SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares small SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |
 Tape 1/2 SSS | EH |
Tape 1″ SSS | EH |
 ATG SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Oh wow! You always have a bit of a surprise. LOVE all the designs and the fun, happy colors for Christmas.
Thanks so very much Lisa!
These are all awesome, Therese! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Glad to hear that you like them Shelly!
What can I say? You’ve really excelled yourself here Therese. These cards are incredible and all so different. The alphas are on their way, I couldn’t resist, along with too many other Altenew goodies. Can a crafter have too many? I think not. Thank you for once again creating beautiful cards using amazing techniques to inspire us. Enjoy your weekendâ¤ï¸
Those Alphas are wonderful I agree, I know you will play with them lots so in fact that makes them an investment (wink). I’m so happy that you liked these cards too Delia!
Fabulous, Therese! I just purchased the M initial from Altenew and I never thought to use it like you did. You rock!
I have the ‘T’ myself lol. The mega alphas are so versatile and I would love the whole ‘set’ but settled for a few go to letters to mix and match, my fave one is the ampersand. thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment Marisela!
Gorgeous! Love Santa! After the wood grain card the other day and this one I seriously must add this to my “must do” list to CASE!
hahaha my ‘must do’ list is bigger than my shopping cart lol. Hope you have fun with it!
Great CAS designs in happy colours! Lots of good ideas.
Seriously happy that you like these ideas Christine, hope you are having a great weekend!
I’m a bit late to the party this time, Therese! But I know your designs NEVER could get stale! I’m off…
=] xo
hahaha love your sense of humour!!
Hello, Therese, these are fantastic I love the colours, ideas, and words! LOVE!
Thank you so very much my friend x
How do you come up with so many new and fabulous ideas Therese? These are stunning cards – and mmmm I have so many alphabet dies, I’d love to try out some of your ideas, because i do love making Christmas cards!
Really really great cards!!
I love each of your sentiment focus cards, Therese! A perfect paper pad for your inspiration too!
It’s such a sweet paper pack… I couldn’t resist this years either… which I will probably use next year lol.
So creative again. Where do you get all your ideas. I admire your creativity
These are all so fresh, festive and fun, Therese … fabulous inspiration for contemporary Christmas cards … love that your ideas can be used for other occasions too! I’m especially taken with the middle two … Santa inside one of my favourite words … and that lovely soft cosy-ness of the felt … yum! Hugs, Anita 🙂
Thanks so much Anita, I could have made many more but had to stop somewhere, it’s such a fun technique!
Wonderful cards! I adore your creative ideas and those lovely colors you choose! So fun!
Thanks so very much Hamutal!
Lots of great reminders of the fun of word dies! I love the repeated peace card and f course old Santa for the “O” in Joy!! We all need this super inspiration!! 🙂 🙂