Heart of Christmas Blog Hop | Shallow Box Card 🎄
This week I'm sharing another Shallow Box Card, created using the Joyful Friends stamp set. I stamped and fussy cut all the images before combining them with products from a couple of other bundles. The Christmas tree and star are from Holly Jolly Branches, while the oval die, pine foliage on the middle layer and sentiment banner are all from Noel Tidings.
The Designer Series Paper is from A Little Christmas. I absolutely love the designs in this pack and knew they would work beautifully with this card design.
I've become quite obsessed with making Shallow Box Cards. I love the wonderful depth they create while still folding flat for posting. This week alone I've made three, with another thirteen still to go! 😊
For this batch, I created cards in Mossy Meadow, Real Red and Golden Glow. Which colour is your favourite?
The oval opening on the front panel was cut using the oval die from the Noel Tidings bundle. I cut the middle panel at the same time so that both openings lined up perfectly when assembled. The side panels are scored and folded into an accordion shape, creating the depth and dimension of the box card.
📸 Photos
Shows the depth of the Shadow Box Card and the layered scene created inside.
Photo 2: Side view showing the depth of the card and the scored accordion side panels.
Photo 3: Top view of the Shallow Box Card.
I couldn't stop at just one colour! Here are the Mossy Meadow and Real Red versions of the same Shallow Box Card design.
Photo 4: Mossy Meadow version of the Shallow Box Card.
Photo 5: Real Red version of the Shallow Box Card.
📏 Card Measurements
All measurements are in millimetres (mm).
Card Base Panels
- Front Card: 105mm × 148mm
- Back Card: 105mm × 148mm
- Middle Card: 102mm × 148mm
Side Panels (Shallow Box Sides)
Cut 2 pieces:
- 50mm × 148mm
- Score at 5mm, 15mm, 25mm and 35mm
These scored sections create the depth of the box card while still allowing it to fold flat for mailing.
🎨 Colours, Inks & Finishing Touches
Golden Glow Shadow Box Card
- Cardstock & Ink: Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine
- Specialty Products: Golden Glow Pearlized Specialty Paper, Golden Glow Shimmer Brush
- Blends: Real Red, Pecan Pie, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, Barely Blush, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Azure Afternoon, Smoky Slate and Gray Granite
Mossy Meadow Shadow Box Card
- Cardstock, Ink & Blends: Mossy Meadow
- Cardstock & Ink: Old Olive
- Ink: Peaceful Pine
- Specialty Products: Golden Glow Pearlized Specialty Paper, Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush
- Blends: Pecan Pie, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, Barely Blush, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Azure Afternoon, Smoky Slate and Gray Granite
Real Red Shadow Box Card
- Cardstock, Ink & Blends: Real Red
- Cardstock, Ink & Blends: Granny Apple Green
- Specialty Products: Golden Glow Pearlized Specialty Paper, Golden Glow Shimmer Brush
- Blends: Pecan Pie, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, Barely Blush, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Azure Afternoon, Smoky Slate and Gray Granite
✨ Finishing Touches
I added a little sparkle with Wink of Stella to several elements throughout the cards, including the reindeer's antlers, the plate, the kangaroo's pouch, the Christmas lights (where I didn't use the Shimmer Brushes), and the wombat's Santa hat and candy cane. These small touches catch the light beautifully and add a little Christmas magic to each card.
I hope this Shallow Box Card inspires you to give this fun fold a try. It's a wonderful way to add dimension and interest to your Christmas cards while still keeping them practical for posting.
Happy stamping,
Hx 🧡
Your shadow box cards are adorable, Helen. I think the first one is my favourite as the candy cane paper seems to work so well with the cute critters.
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