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…the start was humble.

This is a lines from a parody of the 1980’s classic “One Night in Bangkok.” It was remade to tell the story of Christmas. And, there is so much truth to this line. Our Lord Jesus left the Glory of His Father to be born of a woman in a meek and lowly manger to save the people of the world from an eternity in hell.

So, that being said, Stampin’ Up has provided the world with another gorgeous set celebrating that humble beginning!

The Night of Bethlehem Bundle (146043/146044) features the Night in Bethlehem Stamp Set (144809/145282) and the Bethlehem Edgelit Dies (144676). With this bundle, you can make some of the most beautiful Christmas cards that not only send greetings, but celebrate the arrival of a King!

This clean and simple slider card allows Joseph to led Mary to the stable where Christ will be born.

Layering the village pieces can provide shadowing for a great visual effect.

Then, there is a little sponging. I sponged the background then added the village and the star cut from the new Champagne Foil Sheets (144748).

That’s really all I have for you today. Short and to the point… much like me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time… keep it simple, Stampers!

🙂 Joanne

Hello and welcome to my first hop here with the Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hoppers! I am so excited and honored to be a part of this group! This month we are featuring our favorite sets from the NEW 2017 HOLIDAY CATALOG.

I have chosen the Snowflake Sentiments Bundle (146052/146053) featuring the Snowflakes Sentiments Stamp Set (144817/14420) and the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies (144678). When you get your catalog, you can find the set on page 35!

This first card is simple yet elegant!

For this card, I used Silver Foil to cut the band of snowflakes using the Thinlit. I used silver embossing for the sentiment and other snowflakes. A little silver edged ribbon and some rhinestones is all it too to add that touch of sophistication to this very easy card!

The next card has a completely different feel! It was inspired by Robin Messenheimer.

Who says that you have to use red and green on a Christmas card? This one uses two of the new In Colors… Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist. They play really well together on this modern, non-traditional card. And, BONUS… I made a project sheet for this one!

Proj Sheet – Christmas with a Twist

And, my last card with the set…

Now this one is very masculine. I just love that “TARNISHED FOIL” effect. Don’t you? I actually used the NEW Winter Wonderland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (144686) to de-boss the snowflake image in the silver foil. Add some black ink and embossing powders and you get this great effect. That little snowflak in the corner comes for the same Thinlit used on the top card.. I just cut it away for the bunch. Wouldn’t the man in your life love to get this card this Christmas? (PS – the sentiment came from the NEW Christmas in the Making stamp set (144841/144845).)

I hope you enjoyed these projects.

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