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Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello Everyone, Joni here sharing this versatile Festive Holly Dies. I have use the new Merry Christmas Script Die, the Angel Friends stamp set and the Angel Friends Dies from the past release.

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To begin, I first swiped my Versamark ink pad on a white cardstock and apply the Sticky Embossing Powder and Heat Set it. The Sticky Embossing powder helps the regular glitter stick on the card.

 

So, after pouring the glitter on top of the sticky card stock, then I have to heat set it again from the bottom of the cardstock to make the regular glitter stick permanently on the cardstock. I try NOT to heat set on top of the cardstock after pouring the regular glitter on the sticky cardstock because it tends to blow the glitter away.

Then I used the Festive Holly Dies to cut the holly for the card. I also colored the top part of the holly with Copic Markers to give interest.

Here, I also cut some Vellum paper to give interest on the other holly. Here you can see the cute angels from Angel Friends stamps and dies. The Merry Christmas Script Die, I also die-cut 3 times to make it thick.

As for the background I simply distressed it with Distress ink in Cracked Pistachio. I then added some glue dot using the Quickie Glue pen and pour on some Pure Sheen Glitter from Nuvo.

I also added some of the Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix to finish the card.

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Thank you for joining us today!

 

234 Comments

  2. Joni, hope you’re doing well. Have always been a big fan of your designs and cards. This is no exception!

  3. Ooooh what a lovely card with these little angels.
    Thank you for telling how you made the glitter stick on the card, I have never tried to use glitter this way.

  4. My first time to your website….loving everything that I see….especially that Merry Christmas die. The card is simply adorable. Thanks for offering such a generous prize. Cheers.

  5. Yaaay, what an adorable card, I love these little angels. Thanks so much for supporting Taheerah’s wonderful extravaganza, and for making the cutest stamp sets! :-)

  7. 😆 the Angel Friends are so cute! Thanks for the tip on how to make glitter cardstock.

  9. Great card! Love all the details and the great “Merry Christmas” die.

  11. thanks for sharing how you made those gorgeous holly leaves – and those are the sweetest little angels – wonderful card, Joni!

  17. Pairing the darling angels with the glittery holly is simply charming, delightful and festive fabulous,Jonii! LOVE your card – and thank you for the how-to details for creating glitter paper! Thank you for being part of the amazing inspiration at Taheerah’s Advent Extravaganza; thank you, Paulina, for being a sponsor!
    ~carol

  18. I love how you added a bit of color to each of the angel gowns. Cute!

  19. always love your work, Paulina!!
    This card is so delicate and feminine:)

  20. I love your card and your explanation on how to make glitter paper. I have some of that sticky embossing powder, I just don’t use it often. Thanks for the idea~!

  23. Gorgeous card! The glittery holly leaves are beautiful and those little angels are so cute!

  25. Such a pretty card; love the sparkle. I really like how you colored the angel’s dresses and also the vellum leaves.

  26. Sweet little angels
    Thanks for the tip about the glitter.
    It really makes the leaves pop.
    The shading of the color at the top
    is great.
    thanks for sharing a wonderful card.

  28. Super cute angels, love the glittered holly and background! Thanks for sharing your how-to with the glitter.

  29. Fabulous card! I really like the addition of the glitter to the leaves and have never used sticky embossing powder but sounds like something I need to try. Thanks for sharing!

  32. Very beautiful card!! Thanks for the step by step instructions.

  33. Really pretty! I love how the background looks and the look of the leaves with the Copics, very nice!

  36. What a cute card. I love the tips on adding the glitter. Thank you for sharing.

  38. Adorable card! Love the holly and sweet angels! Beautiful coloring!

  39. This is so adorable. Thanks for the tip about creating the glitter paper!

  41. I love those little angels (and not only because they remind me of my little nieces), and you used them perfectly. I really like how you did the subtler Merry Christmas so the angels could stand out, and the vellum outlines underneath the full holly leaves are a beautiful subtle texture. I guess that’s the key word for the card: you have a subtle and deft touch, and I really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing and participating!

  46. Wow! The glitter is awesome. Love how you created the holly leaves. The angels are adorable. Thanks for sponsoring this fun advent calendar!

  47. Where to begin? Your background is amazing and the angels are so adorable! The vellum and super sparkaliscious holly leaves and berries are out of this world yumminess! TFS!

  48. Great tips about how you created those fabulous glittery leaves. Lovely card – that background is glorious.

  53. I never knew there was such a thing as a quickie glue pen – how fabulous! I loved this card and the angels are adorable!

  54. Cute and beautiful card; I like the Merry Christmas-die. Thank you for sharing your creation.
    And a big thank you for your generosity !

  56. This really is my favourite card do far on the blog hop (Thankyou for being in it pretty pink posh.) You’ve used my favourite colour (pistachio) and them little angels are gorgeous. I love all of this. TFS. XX

  58. Your angels are so fun and festive!! Brings a smile on my face! Pretty Pink Posh are my favorite critters!! Love your tip on adding shading to the glitter!! Thanks!

  63. Very cute card with those adorable angels! Thanks to Pretty Pink Posh for sponsoring Taheerah’s fun event!!

  65. The holly is wonderful and the little angels just adorable! I forget about my mica glitter but your card sure told me to go dig it out again!

  71. Such a cool idea to create your own glitter paper for your card.

  74. Oh Wow! What a great trick with the glitter. Those holly leaves are stunning! Thanks for sharing.

  77. Wow, a great tutorial Joni on your process. It really is a pretty, pretty card, well done.

  78. So sparkly and such sweet angels. I appreciate how you told about you glittering process. Thanks!

  79. That’s great how you made your own glitter paper. I’ve never tried that, but I will now. Very cute card.

  82. Love the process, love the glitter, love the card, thanks for giving us all the directions, those angels are something else.

  85. Love your card, the little angel are so cute. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

  87. Oh my gosh, those angels are the cutest… and love the sentiment…

  89. thanks fo rthe how to on make your own glitter paper! Love the little angels and advent calendar fun

  95. I am crazy abut holly & berries and your dies are perfect. I really like the look!

  99. Hi Paulina!! I love your card! And thank you for showing us how you created all those card elements!! ☺ No glitter paper? No problem!! lol ☺ Thanks for sharing!!

  100. I was SO excited when I learned that Pretty Pink Posh is today’s sponsor. The lovely holly leaves and berries Die Set is my FAVORITE. SO many fabulous and inspiring projects, too. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth

  101. Oh my gosh! I absolutely LOVE how you made your own glitter paper! What a fantastic idea!

  103. I love that sparkly holly spray!
    Those angels are so adorable.
    The script of the sentiment is lovely.
    Beautiful card!

  105. Such a gem of a card. And thank you for the tip on creating (and coloring!) our own glitter paper. Fabulous!

  108. That script die is gorgeous – love the little angels and the beautiful background color – great card

  109. Lovely card! The angels are so cute! Thanks for the tip about how not to blow the glitter off.

  112. The Merry Christmas script is gorgeous. Those angels are too adorable.

  114. What a great card, thank you for all the information, especially about the glitter I would have blown that everywhere, love the cute little angels, must get that set.x

  115. I love this idea with the Angels and the Holly. I have both so I will need to try it.

  123. I really love this card! I have never colored on glitter before. I have to snag that angel set and try some of these Nuvo drops sometime too – thanks for the chance to win!

  127. I’m so in love with Pretty Pink Posh, Thanks for sponsoring Taheerah’s special event. I love seeing all your fabulous new products,
    Sierra Winters

  131. Those angels are great! Love your glitter technique. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

  134. Wonderful card! I love the soft inking of the background and the minimal coloring on the angel’s robes.

  135. Love the glittery holly leaves!! Thanks for the tip on how to ensure that it sticks, yet doesn’t blow away! :) Filing that away for the next time I get inspired to make a glitter mess. :)

  141. Very adorable card. Love th large Holly dies and the Merry Christmas die. Thanks for sharing!

  142. Beautiful card! Love the cute angels and your great holly leaves.

  146. Love those very cute little angels! Great composition, techniques, and colors!

  148. Love the glitter touch of the holly on your already cute card. Thank you for sharing your work.

  150. Your ideas for your card is awesome. Really inspired me to try this technique. Thank you

    tess

  157. Oh Paulina,

    I just can’t get enough holly or angels at Christmastime! The holly is just beautiful and those angels are just adorable. I love the sentiment so much that I bought it already. I will have to go back for the angels and holly too!! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!

  163. What a cute card and thanks for sharing the tips on how you use regular glitter and sticky card stock.

  168. Beautiful, Colorful, Cute and Adorable Creative work of art with sparkle. Love Px3 and your Creative Works of Art. Sweetness in each of your cards and Px3 designs. Pure Sweetness and Happiness!

  171. Great tips on the glitter and embossing! I don’t think I ever knew what that sticky powder was good for! Great card, now I need those angels and holly dies!

  179. Oooo…so sparkly! Thanks so much for the tip on how to get glitter to stay on the paper. I must give it a try.

  185. Love the touch of vellum with the glitter. I haven’t had much luck with the sticky embossing powder, but this is so pretty it makes me want to try again! Maybe I will wait until I have a proper craft space without carpet on the floor!!! Thanks so much.

  188. Love your angelic card, so pretty. Thanks for sharing your glitter technique.

  189. Thanks for the insight and creative goodness you put together on this card. The little angels are adorable and the glittery green leaves are stunning.

  192. So cute thanks for sharing. great coloring on the little angels. So cute .

  193. Beautiful card! I love the glitter and vellum leaves on that soft background!

  197. How have I NEVER heard about sticky embossing powder until today?!? Love!

  203. I love the soft background and I really must remember that tip about adding color to glitter/embossed for more detail! Thanks for sponsoring this fun event!

  207. Loved the sparkle on the holly and those angels are very cute.

  208. Great tip for making handmade glitter paper, it seems to get everywhere. Very cute card.

  209. Your Angel card is so sweet! Thanks for showing how to make our own glitter paper.

  210. What a great technique with the glitter. I’ll have to try. Also love these sweet angels. Thanks for sharing!

  211. What a sweet card! I just love those angels. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

  212. Aww,, so sweet! I love your embellishments, but this stamp set is adorable!

  217. Love how you did the background and the holly! This card I should fabulous!

  222. The angel stamp set is my favorite! I didn’t know you could color on top of glitter with Copics! Thanks for the tip! Your card design is great. I like the look of the vellum leaves. Great idea!

  224. Thanks for the tricks you used to get glitter to stick. I love the script on the merry christmas and the sequences.

  228. Fabulous card!!! Love all the different ways that you added sparkle!!

  229. Everything is better with some sparkle!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  231. Joni, this is so pretty! I love the tips on using sticky embossing powder and glitter. Can just picture glitter flying all over the place if not heat setting from the bottom of the card stock. Love the bling!

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