Somebody almost got herself kicked out of my craft room yesterday.
I took the day off from work yesterday to hang out with Mom before she heads home. Pam came over to hang out with us and to work on projects in my basement. Pam’s been talking about her Christmas card design for several weeks, but I’d not yet seen her cards. She completed her design and assembled the cards yesterday. When I saw her finished card, I politely asked her to leave. Get out, Pam! How dare she come to MY house and make something so ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. How rude! When you see her card, I think you’ll agree! Here’s her finished card:
Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? Pam found an old church hymnal at a used book store. The spine was broken, and the pages were falling out. She knew she’d have to use that for her cards. With the Elegant Bird Bigz Die, she cropped the pieces of the bird and assembled them with a loop of linen thread on top. Pam loves cards that showcase white on white (or, in this case, vanilla on vanilla). She positioned this bird on front of a piece of Very Vanilla, textured with a Woodgrain Embossing Folder. A strip of Basic Black cardstock, a couple of brads and a hand-trimmed banner, and you’ve got yourself a complete card. How beautiful is that?
Oh, but it doesn’t stop there! Pam’s gorgeous design transforms from a card to a gift in the form of a Christmas ornament. Underneath the bird’s wings, she’s tucked a loop of linen thread. The bird is attached to the card with temporary adhesive. The recipient simply pulls the bird, and they’ve got a beautiful turtle dove to hang on the tree.
Stamp sets: All Year Cheer 2 (retired) Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Black Accessories: Elegant Bird Bigz Die, 3/16″ Metallic Brads, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Linen Thread
I am so happy to know Pam. She is not only an amazing talent, but she’s a wonderful friend. As a friend, though, Pam need to understand that she is no longer welcome to make projects this beautiful in my basement. 🙂 Please let her know how much you love her beautiful project.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Brian
Oh my word. Tears are welling up in my eyes at this beautiful Christmas Card. Wow! And to have this transform into a Christmas Ornament Keepsake! Brilliant! More more more! I wish Pam had time to blog! Stunning!
Oh WOW!!!!! This is beautiful and to be able to keep it and use it on your Christmas Tree every year is even better. Thank you for sharing.
Oh yes this is a stunner…I have this die but haven`t used it yet…how creative to do it in music pages!!!! As I have said before I like music stamped or prints on cards…. I`m also loving the white on white (or vanilla) and currently have a ton of various embossed pieces of white CS to use on cards that I want to do after Xmas…. how creative you are Pam ….to then turn your dove into an ornament ….so very clever you are !!!!
Simply stunning! Oh how I wish I could receive one.
I would have kicked her out too…..WOW!!!! Hope you had a fun day!
Amazing! I love how the dove is also an ornament.
Oh my, Pam! Your card is breathtaking!
And to think it transforms into a lasting Christmas ornament and a treasured gift to those who will receive one!
Brian, thank you for sharing Pam’s beautiful card with us!!!
It is beyond beautiful! And the fact that it is also a tree ornament takes clever to a whole new level. Does Pam post her creations on Pinterest? Would love to follow her!
Very peacefilled and beautiful! What a great idea with the make your own dsp! And the gift of an ornamnent to boot! Congrats Pam on a most lovely card!
You are right, Pams card IS gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
I guess I need to send Pam my address for next Christmas! LOL I love the idea of being able to take out the ornament and put it on the tree. That IS an absolutely beautiful card and Brian, you are such a dear to share it with us! Thank you.
Thank you Brian for such a sweet post about my card. If I can get them out before Christmas it will be a miracle. I had so much fun with you and your mom yesterday. I love spending time with you both. Thank you to all the readers for the sweet comments. You made my day!
Completely wonderful in every way!
This is just gorgeous…..how creative…love it..thanks for sharing
What a beautiful card. Lucky are the people who are receiving them! I love the idea of giving new life to the pages of an old church hymnal, not to mention the double life of the card which becomes an ornament. Outstanding, Pam!
She definitely rocked this card…I think for me it is finding and using an old hymnal…music at this time of year is sooo special in any form. Thank you for being so sweet and sharing Pam’s card….in spite of it all….but then we all know how generous you are!
Thank you for sharing Pam’s beautiful card. I think your basement is a magical place. There are all sorts of great creations that are assembled there!
Stunning & Beautiful Pam. Brian is lucky to have a friend as talented as you. I love that the card can be recycled as an ornament on your tree. I think I may case this lovely card. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful, Pam! Your creativity knows no limits! Thanks, Brian, for sharing!
OH. MY. GOODNESS. So beautiful!!!
This idea has no bounds Pam! Bluebirds for Spring; wedding doves, Blackbirds for Halloween, a bird for the new baby’s arrival, etc. Pretty smashing success I’d say. Thanks Brian for sharing.
stunning!
WOW. This is utterly gorgeous! What a wonderful card to receive and treasure year after year!–Terri
Awesome design! I love cards that offer something that keeps on giving – like a bookmark….but an ornament! Oooooh – that is over the top wonderful! I wonder how many people will be getting these next year after seeing Pam’s design. Absolute perfection!
Wonderful! I predict that lots of ppl will be stalking used book stores for old hymnals. I will be among them,