Christmas Collage

I truly like this background stamp from SU! Christmas Collage. It is so totally me! This card I think is unique for not only is it a card, but and ornament and gift box tied up all into one! I started with finding a clear lid round tin that would work in the opening where the 25 is on the background stamp. I found a 1 3/8 silver tin at Hollo's that would work. Stamped the skaters from Winter Post also from SU! in Early Espresso on cream cardstock. Used aqua painter and painted clothes with Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil. Punched with 1 3/8 circle punch and sponged edges with Espresso. I used the Cropidile to punch a hole in the tin so there would be a place for the silver cord hanger.



Punched another Cherry Cobbler circle and stamp To/From and glued it on the inside of the tin. This would be a great gift holder for a small gift. The hanger is wrapped around the top of the inside lid the folded into the tin then lid is put back on.

Base card is Crumb cake cut 4 1/4 by 11 then scored at 5 1/2. Inked background stamp with Espresso stamped on card. Edges sponged with more Espresso. Used 1 3/4 punch to punch out circle where the 25 is on the stamp. Punched another Cobbler circle with 1 3/4 punch that it is the layer on the inside of the punched out circle. Wrapped crocheted ribbon around the opening and tied. Ornament/gift box is attached using a small piece of double sided tape.

So that's about it. What do you think? I'm pretty happy with the end result. May tweek it a bit next time around.

Okay it's after 1 am on Saturday morning and this little black duck needs some sleep.

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