CAS First Communion card

I know I've mentioned before that I don't often make religious cards. I can't always avoid it, though, when there are religious celebrations in my extended family. Last month my cousin's son celebrated his First Communion, so I created this clean and simple (CAS) card to send him.

Using Misty Moonlight ink, I stamped a brushstroke-style image four times near the upper right corner of the card base. I started with the first (darkest) impression about halfway up the card and then stamped three more times (without re-inking the stamp) continuing up toward the top of the card. 

I created the chalice with the Vases Builder punch -- just turn the vase upside down -- and Marina Mist card stock. The communion wafer was made with Naturals Ivory card stock and a 1/2" circle punch. I glued the two pieces together and used foam tape to attach them over the stamped brushstrokes.

I stamped the two-part sentiment "celebrate your day" below the focal point and toward the right side of the card. I love the mixed fonts and sizes used together. I finished the card with two score lines near the bottom edge to provide a little balance and fill some of the white space.

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