Hi everyone, Nikki here to share an idea for this months Creative Cardmaking post. I am not normally one for fancy card folds but I recently saw a version of this card and thought it would make a great 'special' Christmas card.
The card is based on a square - so any size could be used. I used a 6 inch square card. I added an extra fold at 1 1/2 inches. All I then needed to do was remove the corners. I marked in pencil at 3 inches along the short edge and cut to the additional fold. I could then mirror this at the other end easily.
You can see in my picture above some extra bits of card. There are 2 squares to fit the base and the easel part of the card, and an extra piece for the inside, although I used cream card in the end as you can see below.
I covered my 2 squares with some Christmas themed paper - I added a little ink to the edges. I didn't have quite enough and wanted an extra bit for my greeting on the base so I cut a square out of the top piece and replaced with the cream square stamped with some Christmas words.
The focal point on the card is the Poinsettia - I die cut several layers from Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia die and used Festive Berries and Aged Mahogany Distress inks to colour.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6WdPH2ZUcwvoNH7od-JzATIsHXBLccVbWAYPGxaI5g1SgsXydMYxA4KVPWaZ0hWAxUrKkvKM8r3Kwek7Cy2N9gQByCajbKTMg6QT47ugO9-8Q_PN89oR5HF8HU7nxBvGn6R5Z0hBxLux/s640/Easele.jpg)
Tim's Holiday Greens dies were used to add some Holly and greenery behind the Poinsettia - again I used Distress Inks (Pine Needles and Mowed Lawn) to get some colour variation.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuZKgnBgpOkGuGgBihMn6802m3d-sbZoEx3-GyBY8CBPh00VvUXH3MmaqpYoobrwdoJO7BMC-6GHe1-NCRjcHszJQ-YhIrPV1fsi45aYaBCEJv9ttLlpxME4iUDFBcvMY2YqCFZSjopxl/s640/Easelc.jpg)
I chose one of the greetings from Tim Holtz stamp set Festive Overlays - stamped on card and then layered before using foam pads to raise this - so the easel stands up!
And it also folds flat - well it would if the flower wasn't a little dimensional - but I found it would still - just - go in the envelope which came with the card - but I won't be putting it in the post!
Now to decide who to give it to!
Thanks for stopping by today. Our latest challenge - Window on Your World - still has 2 weeks to run as there are 5 Fridays this month. That also means we will be back next week with Tag Friday.
In the meantime - have a great weekend.
Nikki
xxx
The card is based on a square - so any size could be used. I used a 6 inch square card. I added an extra fold at 1 1/2 inches. All I then needed to do was remove the corners. I marked in pencil at 3 inches along the short edge and cut to the additional fold. I could then mirror this at the other end easily.
You can see in my picture above some extra bits of card. There are 2 squares to fit the base and the easel part of the card, and an extra piece for the inside, although I used cream card in the end as you can see below.
I covered my 2 squares with some Christmas themed paper - I added a little ink to the edges. I didn't have quite enough and wanted an extra bit for my greeting on the base so I cut a square out of the top piece and replaced with the cream square stamped with some Christmas words.
The focal point on the card is the Poinsettia - I die cut several layers from Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia die and used Festive Berries and Aged Mahogany Distress inks to colour.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6WdPH2ZUcwvoNH7od-JzATIsHXBLccVbWAYPGxaI5g1SgsXydMYxA4KVPWaZ0hWAxUrKkvKM8r3Kwek7Cy2N9gQByCajbKTMg6QT47ugO9-8Q_PN89oR5HF8HU7nxBvGn6R5Z0hBxLux/s640/Easele.jpg)
Tim's Holiday Greens dies were used to add some Holly and greenery behind the Poinsettia - again I used Distress Inks (Pine Needles and Mowed Lawn) to get some colour variation.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuZKgnBgpOkGuGgBihMn6802m3d-sbZoEx3-GyBY8CBPh00VvUXH3MmaqpYoobrwdoJO7BMC-6GHe1-NCRjcHszJQ-YhIrPV1fsi45aYaBCEJv9ttLlpxME4iUDFBcvMY2YqCFZSjopxl/s640/Easelc.jpg)
I chose one of the greetings from Tim Holtz stamp set Festive Overlays - stamped on card and then layered before using foam pads to raise this - so the easel stands up!
And it also folds flat - well it would if the flower wasn't a little dimensional - but I found it would still - just - go in the envelope which came with the card - but I won't be putting it in the post!
Now to decide who to give it to!
Thanks for stopping by today. Our latest challenge - Window on Your World - still has 2 weeks to run as there are 5 Fridays this month. That also means we will be back next week with Tag Friday.
In the meantime - have a great weekend.
Nikki
xxx
it is a very special card indeed, Nikki. You have showcased the card design fabulously with your wonderful use of Christmas papers , words and gorgeous poinsettia . Whoever you choose to give it to will, I'm sure love it .
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Oh, that's such a clever structure, Nikki - thanks so much for sharing the details. Perfect for those packs of cards we've probably all got stashed in the stash! I love the papers (and how you managed to eke them out), and your poinsettia is magnificent.
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That's gorgeous Nikki! I love the vintage style, thankyou for sharing the details of the construction, I might just try this as the results are fab! Toni x
ReplyDeleteThat is one impressive card Nikki and I love how you decorated it. The fact that it will fit in the envelope (well if it was flat) is just an extra bonus too. Beautiful! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow, what a stunning Christmas card! The easel design looks amazing and I loved following along to see how it all came together 😀. The poinsettia centre piece with the pretty vintage style panels looks so beautiful! Happy and creative wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful easel fold card Nikki! LOVE the papers you used and that layered poinsettia is gorgeous! XX
ReplyDeleteA fabulous easel card Nikki and a great step by step too xx Love the papers, Poinsettia and sentiment xx Huge hugs
ReplyDeleteAnnie xx
Amazing work, Nikki, beautiful! xoxo
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