I love how Seasonal Circles (set of 7) and Winter Wonder (set of 16) can be used alone or together! I used both sets in my Vintage Snowflakes card below. For the main image, I stamped one of the snowflake circles (from Seasonal Circles) onto Vanilla c.s. in Sage Shadow ink. Then, I stamped the Linen background stamp (inked in Creamy Caramel) over that to "age" it a little. I embossed the "Make The Season Bright" sentiment (also from Seasonal Circles) in the center with Ivory embossing powder and then used my Dauber (it's like a little sponge) to add just a hint of Sage Shadow behind it.
For the Sage Shadow layer, I stamped one of the snowflakes from the Winter Wonder set (it matches the snowflakes in the circle!) randomly, all over. I then duplicated the "aged" feel of the circle and stamped the Linen stamp over the snowflakes. I layered them on to a piece of patterned paper (from the Be Good collection by Cosmo Cricket). I have to tell you, I think this is my most favorite Christmas patterned paper....ever! It's heavy weight, double sided, has amazing vintage-like patterns....and the best part is that it will also be available from Verve Visual! This paper is what inspired my whole card. I just loved the soft vintage look of it, and thought by sewing around the edges of the card, stitching through the snowflakes (around the sentiment), and sponging/distressing the edges a bit would add to that "Days gone by" look.
If you haven't already, make sure you check out Kim's post below (she has made a beautiful snowflake card that you won't want to miss)!
Have a wonderful day...and make sure to visit the Verve Visual store tomorrow! ~Laurie
Stamps: Seasonal Circles, Winter Wonder (Verve Visual), Linen (Stampin' Up!) Paper: Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow (Stampin' Up!), Be Good (Cosmo Cricket) Ink: Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel (Stampin' Up!), Versamark (Tsukineko) Accessories: Ivory e.p., Ivory Buttons, Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (Stampin' Up!), Sewing machine, Thread, Coluzzle
