Spellbinders Variation of a Theme #3 - Merry Christmas

Hello friends, thanks for popping in today -  I have the third and final Christmas card created using some extras from my kits - a Variation of a Theme #3.  You can see the full instructions HERE the original gorgeous Joy Fold Card - with a twist!  A photo of the three cards together is further down this post.

1. Cut green card base to 11cm x 16cm - score at 11cm

2. Cut patterned paper to 10.5cm x 15.5cm, the second piece 11cm x 4.5cm

3. Cut a third square of striped patterned paper to 7cm x 7cm

4. Adhere the patterned paper using E-Z Runner - adding lace across the lower panel.

5. Cut red the card to 7.5cm x 15cm - score at 7.5cm. Adhere the striped patterned paper to the top red card flap. 

6. Adhere to the center of the card base using E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive on the back. Make sure the fold of the smaller flap is facing down.  

7. Stamp the sentiment onto a white card insert 7cm x 7cm and adhere to the red card stock.

8. Cut/emboss one (1) Lacey Circles (#1 being the smallest).

9. Pop up onto the striped patterned paper stock using 3D Foam Squares.

10.Adhere the Poinsettia sticker to the centre of the layered Lacey Circles and small red pearls to each corner of the patterned paper.

11.Cut one small circle in patterned paper and one the next size up in green card

12.Attach the smaller circle to the larger one using double sided tape.

13.Attach 3D foam squares to the lower portion of the circle and adhere to the lower corner of the card slightly over the edge of the smaller flap to keep it closed. Embellish using a recycled button. 

14.Attach layered card front to the pre-cut card base using Fairmont Labels and white card stock.

• Authentique Paper:  Joyous
• Spellbinders: S4-293 Nestabilities Lacey Circles Etched Dies; Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6"
• Want2Scrap: 250 Count - Red Pearls - Self Adhesive
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ - E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares
• Poinsettia Sticker; Lace
• Card stock: Emerald Green, Red, White and Gold

This card is for the following challenges:

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes for Christmas

Avenue 613 Create Challenge - Anything Goes optional twist, Christmas

Ike's World - Anything Goes with a twist: Victorian Christmas

Addicted To Stamps Challenge - Seasons Greetings

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

Come and Get it Challenge - Christmas

International Art and Soul Challenge - Make it Sparkle

Incy Wincy Designs - RED AND GREEN 

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Christmas

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Goes

Connie Can Crop - 3D Project or Fancy Folds

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge - Christmas

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

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{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting