I saw this house shaped card video by Jennifer McGuire and remembered I have a Top Dog Die (now out of business) that is a house shape. It's 5 x 7 so I knew I could make a shaped card out of it. So, I shopped my stash! I knew I had a lot of smaller dies I could use with this house but I did keep it pretty simple.
Easel cards is the theme of my next card making class. I did a slimline card class in October as my first class in 2 years. The kit was a repeat for those who didn't make it to my class in October 2019, but I did change up one of the card to use a new stamp set. But - that's a story for another day!
When I made the sample for my easel card class, I realized the string of lights could be perfect for Diwali! Lights play an important role in this holiday for several religions. I have a co-worker who celebrates both Diwali and Christmas. So, I made this card for her.
I have an alphabet set of "Lego-like" peg stamps that click together, so I knew I could spell out Diwali. For my Christmas versions of the house cards, I spelled out "holidays" to go with the "Happy". I also have a giant "Noel" stamp, so I cut that from the red satin finish cardstock and then spelled "Joyeux" to go with it so I have a French language option too! The size of the big word stamps fill the rooftops of these houses perfectly, or else they would have looked like a big void.
While my holiday houses have more greenery, I opted for more light strings for the Diwali version. I cut them from white cardstock and coloured them with copics and glitter pens. The bulbs are all glittery. I also used my lamp post die. I rarely get to use it, even though I love the lantern-style of the lamp posts. Behind these ones, I put some alcohol inked paper that I did over pearl card I made. So, it's a shiny alcohol ink blend of yellows and oranges.
I love how easel cards display themselves. This way, you can see the warm sentiment inside and enjoy the outside of the card at the same time!
There are A LOT of windows on this card, each with 3 steps: The window frame, some vellum, some blue cardstock. The vellum is very subtle but it does help give that window pane glass look.
I have lots of dies that can make shaped cards. I just never have the inspiration to get up and do it! But this time I did! I will try to remember to share my holiday versions later in the year!
