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It's hard to believe that July is almost over and we are wrapping up sharing our Christmas in July projects.  I have enjoyed sharing the decoration and card earlier this month.  If you missed them be sure to check them out.  Today I am excited to share this elegant holiday card that I hope inspires you to make for your cards this year. I began by making 2 sheets of handmade paper using one of the Papermill Kits .  The white sheet I used to create a 5" x 7" card base.  I made the blue sheet by adding a couple of sheets of the Tissue Tints to white paper pulp.  I cut that sheet down and then carefully tore the edges to give it a ragged look to add a little different texture and design to the squared edges of the card base.  Then, I adhered some of the gorgeous  skeleton leaves to the card and added a piece of ribbon and a bow to finish it off.                 ...

The holidays will soon be upon us so July is a good time to start thinking about making the cards you will be needing.  The earlier you start, the more details you can put on a card like this beaded snowflake, but this wouldn't be anything without the gorgeous handmade paper behind it and that's where the fun begins!  There is nothing like the finishing touches of a sheet of paper that you have made yourself. For this card, you will need to make 2 sheets of paper using the basic papermaking instructions found with the Papermill Kits from Arnold Grummer's.  Also, check out the great instructions found here under the Resources tab.  For the blue piece, add a sheet of the  Tissue Tints  into the scraps of paper and soak them in water for a little bit.  If you want a deeper blue, add some blue scraps of paper, too.  Add the pieces to the blender and use the colored water for the 2 cups needed to make the pulp.    Allow both newly ...

Posted by Mel Kolstad City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in red, white and blue.... OH! Sorry, I forgot - it's Christmas in July!  Well then, let's have those sidewalks dressed in bright red and green, shall we? That's better!  :) Here's a project that's fun and easy - and can be tailored to ANY time of the year!  Here's what you'll need: Handmade papers (I used some of my red and green handmade papers from my stash): "Cityscape" stamp set - this is from my very own line of stamps, available at melkolstad.com ! A variety of glitters and stamp colors - I like the Stickles line of glitter glues and the Color Box "Cat Eye" stamp inks: Tiny Christmas lights from Jolee's for You (mine are old - now they make stickers, which are probably much easier to work with)! Okay!  Let's get started!  I made a half-sheet specifically for this project with my Arnold Grummer Medium Pour Handmo...