Monday, December 9, 2013

{DIY Christmas Nativity Card}

Hey, y'all!  Do you send out Christmas cards?  I don't normally because I never remember to mail them in time, but I love to have cute cards on hand in case I need to give one to someone as part as a gift.  This DIY Nativity card is something that can easily be made with the help of a Silhouette.  And if you hang around to read this entire post, after the tutorial you'll find links to thirty-four other Silhouette projects AND an AWESOME giveaway! 
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!
I began the card by creating my design with my Silhouette software.  Here's the steps I followed:
1.  I drew two rectangles--one inside the other--to create a frame.  The outside of your frame needs to be the size of the front of your card.
2.  I opened a nativity design (#52103) from the Silhouette store.  The design contains all of the people and animals you would expect to be in a nativity set.
3.  I ungrouped the shapes and deleted all the ones I wasn't going to use.  I kept Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the large star, and the little stars.
4.  I then selected Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and grouped them back together.DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
5.  I positioned them and the large star within the frame that I had created.
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
6.  I selected those and the inner rectangle and used the "Subtract All" tool found under the Modify icon to get rid of all the extra cut lines that would keep my design from being one piece.
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
I was then left with the image above.  (Please note that if you need to move or resize the design after you finish this step you will need to group all the pieces together.) 
7.  I added a few of the smaller stars to the background and cut the design with my Silhouette.  
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
The process may seem like a lot of work, but it really wasn't.  It took more work to explain the process in this post than it did to actually create the design.  
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
The rest of the process of creating the card was even easier.  I folded a piece of card stock to create a card, and I used double sided tape to adhere a piece of glitter card stock to the front of the card.  I then taped and glued my nativity scene to that.
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
I glued on the extra stars and some rhinestones to complete my card.
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
I love the way it turned out!  I've been guilty of normally only using my Silhouette to create stencils, so it was fun to use it for something different.  
Are you like me and need more inspiration to create projects with your Silhouette?  Well, this part of the post is just for you.  I have teamed up with thirty-four other bloggers to share links to some amazing Silhouette projects with you.  The projects are part of what's called the Silhouette Challenge.  Check out the links below!
DIY Nativity Silhouette Christmas Card from Pitter and Glink and 35 inspirational Silhouette projects from other talented bloggers!  http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com
  1. 2013 Snowman Christmas Card by Please Excuse My Craftermath...
  2. Christmas Hoop Art by Lil' Mrs. Tori
  3. Silhouette Nativity Advent Candle Box by One Tough Mother
  4. Christmas Party Photo Booth Props by unOriginal Mom
  5. Another Stenciled Tea Towel by Cutesy Crafts
  6. Silhouette Gift Tags by Rain on a Tin Roof
  7. Snowflake Pin / Ornament by Coley's Corner
  8. State Sign Couple Gift by It Happens in a Blink
  9. Mason Jar Christmas Ornaments by Vintage News Junkie
  10. Merry Christmas Wall Decor by One Artsy Mama
  11. Deer Head Holiday Banner...featuring Santa's Reindeer by The Thinking Closet
  12. Restore your UGGS (with PAINT) by From Wine to Whine
  13. Monogrammed Snowflake Ornaments by Architecture of a Mom
  14. Christmas Countdown Sign by The Girl Creative
  15. Elf Chalk Sign: "The Best Way to Spread Christmas" by Weekend Craft
  16. Glittery Christmas Subway Art by The Turquoise Home
  17. Sketch Pen Labels by Sowdering About in Seattle
  18. Snowflake NOEL Sign by My Favorite Finds
  19. DIY Holiday Hostess Gift by Everyday Paper
  20. Folding Nativity Backdrop by Chicken Scratch NY
  21. Recycled Glass Jar Advent Calendar by Nearly Handmade
  22. Reindeer Card: Double-Sided Print & Cut by GetSilvered
  23. Personalized Block Ornament by Suburble
  24. Paper Medallion Christmas Tree by Create & Babble
  25. Mini Mid-Century Homes by Tried & True
  26. Glitter and Vinyl Minecraft Christmas Ornament by A Tossed Salad Life
  27. DIY Countdown to Christmas Refrigerator Style by My Paper Craze
  28. Reversible Recipe Holder/Block Frame by The Sensory Emporium
  29. DIY: Lettered Christmas Pillows by The House on Hillbrook
  30. Simply Charming Christmas Ornaments by Life After Laundry
  31. No Glitter was Worn by GiveMeAPaintbrush
  32. Make Easy Ornaments from Paper Circles by Bringing Creativity to Life
  33. Cutting Machine Embroidery Applique by Terri Johnson Creates
  34. "Believe" Christmas Banner by Daily Dwelling
  35. DIY Christmas Nativity Card by Pitter and Glink
Do you have a Silhouette machine?  Looking for Silhouette inspiration, support, or trouble-shooting? Interested in joining us for our group posting event next month? Then we'd love to have you join our Silhouette Challenge Facebook group. 
The Silhouette Challenge FB Group--Learn how to join at http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com!
To join, simply fill out the new member request form, and Lauren from The Thinking Closet will get you squared away.

Amazing inspiration, right?!  Well, maybe you were reading this post, and you were sad because you don't have a Silhouette to create these projects.  You're in luck!  Along with today's post, the Silhouette Challenge Group is also hosting a giveaway.  One lucky person will win a $155 Amazon gift card that she can use to purchase her very own Silhouette!
December Silhouette #Giveaway hosted by the Silhouette Challenge Facebook Group .  Enter to win a $155 Amazon gift card toward a Silhouette.  Giveaway runs from December 9, 2013 to December 16, 2013.  Enter at http://www.Pitterandglink.blogspot.com!
Thirty-one members of the Silhouette Challenge group made this giveaway possible, so there are thirty-one potential entries per person.  Please note that the giveaway runs from  Monday, December 9th - Monday, December 16th at 11:59 pm eastern.  This international-friendly giveaway is open to anyone 18 years of age and older.  The winner will be contacted by Lauren from The Thinking Closet by email and will have 48 hours to respond, so watch your spam folders!  The rest of the giveaway terms and conditions can be found in the Rafflecopter widget below.

17 comments:

  1. I really like your card. It's so pretty, and simple, and sets just the right tone. Thanks so much for sharing how you did it!

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  2. This is gorgeous! I love that you and I both did a nativity scene this month :) Great minds!

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  3. My goodness! This card is SO pretty! I've had my silhouette for a whole year and have yet to make anything... I really need to dust it off and try my hand at something like this. This would look great in a frame for those of us who have yet to find the *perfect* nativity.

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  4. What a beautiful card! I love clean and simple designs. Even thought I've had my Silhouette for months, it seems I learn something new about it every day :) I'm pinning your tutorial!

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  5. Such a lovely card. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Very pretty! And with your tutorial, it will be easier to make. I tend to struggle to make pretty cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. So pretty! And I love the hint of glitter!!

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  8. I love the card it looks great. I'm going to try to make Christmas cards for the first time this year. I hope they turn out as good as yours!

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  9. Such a beautiful card. I love the glimmer to your card. It's such a perfect Christmas card.

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  10. This would be a beautiful card to receive. I love getting handmade cards from friends. Thanks for the perfect holiday inspiration.

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  11. I love the bling and the glitter! It turned out really beautiful!

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  12. All that glitter yet it still looks so subtle and elegant. That cardstock with the glitter background is a lovely combination.

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  13. How did I miss this post? I LOVE your card! I can't believe how pretty it turned out! I especially love the glittered cardstock you used as the background... and the added stars. So beautiful. How fun to be in this group, too! Congrats!

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  14. Great card! Thanks for walking us through creating the framed image.

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  15. Super cute card, Bethany! And of course, I love the added bling! (That's always my favorite part.) I'm SO thrilled to have you as part of our FB group and our December Challenge! You always bring your A game, which I appreciate. Hugs to you and yours this holiday!

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