Embossed Christmas Card Trio

 Hi Everyone,

I was having fun with an embossing folder I bought a long time ago and so far have not used. Besides that I needed to use those two dies again - there can't be a year without them.

I actually intended to play in the Christmas Kickstart challenge with my first card, but then I discovered that it requires stamping, oh well. Plenty of other challenges around to throw in this card. I could have added a sentiment, but I didn't want to. Clearly not necessary.

The embossing folder is from Mundart Stempel - a Swiss company. The fun Santa and reindeer are from Dixi Crafts. I inked up the embossing folder with a brayer and ran it through my Big Shot. My blogging friend Coni from Which Craft?  reminded me about his technique. Its fun and works like a charm.

I made the background panel the same way. the die cuts are by Poppy Dies.

I used shimmer paper in black for my last card. the sentiment is by Dylusions stamps. Trimmed teh panel and added Washi tape on the side.

Linking up with:

CAS Christmas  - nontraditional colors (last card)

Christmas 24 - Santa (first card)

3 Avenue Create - anything goes 

 (first card)

Simon Says Wednesday challenge - Christmas  (second card)

Inkspirational - frame it

The Crafters Cafe - embossing (first card)

Lets Squash it - Christmas Embossing Folder and stamp (last card)