Under the Mistletoe

Mistletoe Moment

When it's impossible to be with your special person on Christmas, we can reminisce or dream of a mistletoe moment with that loved one. Although this year is a little sad because of travel restrictions, my mistletoe card will bring a smile to my recipient's face (and possibly a tear).

Design Details

For this card, I wanted an arbor for the couple to stand under. Design Space did not have an appropriate arbor so I made my own using a window frame and removing the inside panes and bottom ledge.

The couple are from the Suburbia cartridge, since I knew my recipient would appreciate the vintage look.

The gold background is actually sparkly but not a thick cardstock -- perfect for this application.

 

To fill the space on the right, I decided to use an embossing folder that I've had for a few years but never used. The ornaments needed a little something extra, so I painted them with clear Wink of Stella. Photos just can't capture the shine and slight sparkle.

Mistletoe Moment

I actually designed the circular mistletoe sentiment to be placed on the card's front. It just didn't fit well there, so I came up with an inside design. The mistletoe sprig is the same as the one used on the arbor, just larger for impact.

The inside verse was prepared in word, using a circle shape as a mask, exactly the same size as my "Cricutted" embellishment. This method let me type my words all around the circle. I was able to get the correct spacing by keeping the "masked circle" on my screen until my message was completed. Then I deleted that circle.

Above photo illustrates word wrap around the sentiment piece.