Come to Bethlehem

I'm not always good about planning ahead for holidays, but this year I've already made several different Christmas card designs, so I'm feeling pretty good.  Of course I created the cards (this being one of them) for my Holiday Stamp A Stack last weekend--but we'll just pretend I'm on top of my planning. :-)    

Anyway, this card uses the set Come to Bethlehem.  I inked the stamp with Early Espresso, and then I dabbed Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint on top of the ink--all before I stamped on my Naturals White card stock.  That gives the Wisemen image a nice shimmer.  

For the base of the card I rounded the edges and used the background stamp Sanded--stamped with Versamark.  I also used the new Waffle Paper (found in the Holiday Mini Catalog) to add a little more interest and dimension.  I like that the Waffle Paper is a fun accessory that doesn't add too much bulk to your card.  I ran a line of adhesive and then just folded the Waffle Paper back on itself as I moved across--kind of like ribbon folding. 

Stamps:  Come to Bethlehem, Sanded BG

Ink:  Early Espresso, Versamark
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Waffle Paper (assortment 2), Linen Thread, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, sponge, Cutter Kit, Corner Rounder punch