Convention 2014 - Awesome Christmas Cards Swap

I love Christmas time and Christmas cards so I always look for a swap like this to help with great ideas!

I saw something similar to this online and realized how easy it would be to use Work of Art to make a wreath!  so I set to work.  Here is the finished product.

First punch out a 1-3/8" circle from some scrap cardstock.

I adhered it to my base with some removable adhesive.

This is the stamp from the Work of Art set I used.  I also used the new Mossy Meadow as by green.  Love it!

I then began repeatedly stamping the image in a ring.  The circle masks the center.

Here is what it looked like when I was done.

Remove the circle and the glue.

I added Rhinestones that I had colored with the Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities for berries.  They came out great!

I layered it with Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow and added a saying.

I had fun with the bow.  I just looped a piece of 1/8" Silver Ribbon three times back and forth, leaving a long end on each side.  I then tied a small piece around the middle to hold it in place.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Work of Art, More Merry Messages (retiring in August!)
Card Stock - Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler
Ink - Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Accessories - Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities, Basic Rhinestones, 1/8" Silver Ribbon

Its a Washi Christmas

This is a fast but ADORABLE Christmas card!  This was a swap from Convention.  It is pretty straight forward so I am not going to babble on and just let you enjoy!  (Sorry for the glare on the pic).

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Sassy Salutations, Mosaic Madness
Card Stock - Old Olive, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Seasons of Style DS
Ink - Cherry Cobbler
Accessories - Seasons of Style Washi Tape, Mosaic Punch, Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals

Six-Sided Wreath

Here is the other cool design that was demonstrated in the Convention Class.  What a GREAT Christmas Card!  The first ring is done exactly like the petals of the sunflower.  The second ring is brought in a little and off set.  I just used a Cherry Cobbler marker to add the holly berries.  The Very Vanilla is mounted to the Cherry Cobbler just like the sunflower card as well.  I sponged the front of the Very Vanilla with Soft Suedy to give to a texture.  Enjoy!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Six-Sided Sampler, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Ink - Gumball Green, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories - Hexigon Punch, Sponge, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

Envelope Pocket Card

This card was demonstrated at one of the sessions at Convention.  It was such a great idea I had to make it for myself.

The envelope creates cute pockets for messages and more!

Here I used a glue dot to adhere a gift card to a tag.  That way when they pull the tag the get the surprise of a gift card!

So Awesome Right?  This card uses the Envelope Liner Framelits, let me show you how.

You are going to use the middle liner and Designer Paper of your choice for the small envelope on the front of the card.  Follow the template below to prep the liner.

Once you have done so, your paper will look like this.

I folded down the flap and adhered it with just a little bit of adhesive in the middle.  I didn't completely glue it down so to give the look of a flap that opens.  I then cut a banner, stamped the words I wanted and adhered it to the flap.

The card base I ran through with an Embossing Folder to give it some texture.  It is your choice if you want it to be a full card or just a front.

On the back of your mini envelope, put Dimensionals on three sides, leaving the top open.  This will give you your envelope pocket.  Note:  Make sure to put the Dimensionals all the way to the side or use the edges of the Dimensionals or your Gift Card wont fit.  (This picture, when I put it all together, the g.c. didn't fit and I had to redo it, oops!)

Adhere the envelope to the front of the card.  And then add any tags you want!

 

Of course you should use the largest Framelit to line your envelope to match!

 



Here is the same card with different Designer Paper for a birthday card.

Supplies For Christmas Card:
Stamp Set(s) - More Merry Messages, Tag It
Card Stock - Seasons of Style DS, Whisper White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Ink - Cherry Cobbler
Accessories - Big Shot, Envelope Liner Framelit Dies, Cheveron Embossing Folder, Chalk Talk Framelits, Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

Supplies For Birthday Card:
Stamp Set(s) - Best of Birthdays
Card Stock - Epic Day DS, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Ink - Tangerine Tango
Accessories - Big Shot, Envelope Liner Framelit Dies, Cheveron Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Convention 2013 - Scrapbook Page Swap 2

For this group I had December.  Again, I designed this layout in My Digital Studio first and then assembled it from actual cardstock, stamps, and accessories.  It made it so much easier to move things around, change colors, and arrange the layout digitally before doing all the cutting and stamping for real.  For the decorative edges, I scored the paper using the Simply Scored and the Borders Plate, then cut the design out by hand. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Ornamental Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Polka Dot DS
Ink - Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, StazOn Black
Accessories - Big Shot, Top Note Die, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Glue Dots, Brights Glimmer Brads, Paper Piercer, Simply Scored, Simply Scored Borders Plate

Convention 2013 - Bling Swap 2

Sorry this picture didn't come out so great.  I didn't realize until after I packed up the cards :(  I got the idea for this card from Shelia Dawson.  The Evergreen Set is another one of the carry-over sets I talked about.  Holiday Carry Over List

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Evergreen, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Whisper White, Night if Navy
Ink - Night of Navy, Versamark
Accessories - Big Shot, Designer Frames, Basic Rhinestones, Heat Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy

Convention 2013 - Wow Christmas Swap 2

I actually created this card for my downline Christmas card last year.  There are 6 holiday sets, a framelits set, and a punch pack that carried over from last year.  Even though they are not in the catalog you can still purchase them.  Click Holiday Carry Over List to see what they are.  Enjoy!

 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Ornamental Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Very Vanilla, Natural Composition
Ink - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand
Accessories - Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, Delicate Designs, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Basic Pearls, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Dimensionals

Convention 2013 - Christmas Wow Swap 1

This card is inspired by Carla Clements.  It is a beautiful Christmas card without a Christmas Set.  It is fun and whimsical.  Enjoy!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Lace & Lovely, Sassy Salutations
Card Stock - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, Season of Style DS (Holiday Mini Sneak Peak)
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Accessories - Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Goodbye to Many Christmas Sets

 The new catalog does not have holiday stamps in it.  So almost all the Christmas stamps have been retired.  If you are in love with any of the sets you have until May 30th to get them!  Otherwise, we will have to wait until the Holiday Mini Catalog that comes out in August :)

I created this card from a card Maureen created.  Simple. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Open Sleigh (retired)
Card Stock - Naturals White, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green
Ink - Midnight Muse, Gumball Green
Accessories - Midnight Muse Satin Stitched Ribbon, Gumball Green Satin Stitched Ribbon, Linen Thread, Designer Vintage Faceted Buttons, Glue Dots

Sassy Notes

Here is a cute kit I saw done at Convention 2012.  Simple and fun with very little supplies!  Give them a try.

 

Raspberry Ripple Card

·         Cut a 4” x 3” piece of Raspberry Ripple Pattern Paper

·         Punch out of it a flower with the 5 Petal Flower Punch

·         Adhere it to a notecard so that it is flush with the top of the note card but centered on either side

·         Take the flower that was punched out and cut apart each of the petals

·         Glue the petals back together so that the overlap and make a smaller 5 petal flower that will fit in the middle of the punched out flower and adhere it there.

·         Adhere 5 Raspberry Ripple Dahlias, one on each petal of the center flower.  Adhere one Summer Starfruit Dahlia in the center of the flower.

·         Stamp Thank You in the bottom right hand corner of the card

·         Staple the card front on the left side about a 1/4 of the way down (make sure not to staple the card shut)

·         Tie a bow in Whisper White Baker’s Twine and adhere just below the staple

 

Midnight Muse Card

·         Punch out a Wide Oval from the Midnight Muse Pattern Paper

·         Cut out a tiny triangle from the scrap to make the end of the balloon

·         Adhere the oval and small triangle to the notecard in the upper left hand side of the card

·         Tie a bow in the Whisper White Baker’s Twine and make sure one tall is long.

·         Adhere the bow on the bottom of the balloon and curve the tail around on the card.  Use just a drop or two of glue to hold the tail in place

·         Stamp Happy Birthday at the bottom of the card in Midnight Muse

 

Primrose Petals Card

·         Cut a 4” x 3” piece of Primrose Petals Pattern Paper

·         Punch out of it a heart with the Heart Punch

·         Adhere it to a notecard so that it is flush with the top of the note card but centered on either side

·         Adhere 6 Primrose Petal Dahlias inside of the heart

·         Stamp Thinking of You in the bottom right hand corner of the card

·         Staple the card front on the left side about a 1/4 of the way down (make sure not to staple the card shut)

·         Tie a bow in Whisper White Baker’s Twine and adhere just below the staple

 

Gumball Green Card

·         Cut a triangle out of the Gumball Green Pattern Paper (~1-1/2” tall and 2” wide)

·         Adhere it to the middle of a notecard

·         Cut a ¾” x ¼” piece of Chocolate Chip and adhere it as the base of the tree

·         Adhere 6 Gumball Green Dahlias inside of the tree in a pyramid and 1 Summer Starfruit at the top for the star

·         Stamp Merry Christmas at the bottom of the card in Gumball Green

Summer Starfruit Card

·         Punch out 1-3/8” circle from the Summer Starfruit Pattern Paper

·         Cut out 8 triangles (~1” in height and ½” in width)

·         Adhere the pieces to form a sunshine on a note card

·         Adhere 5 Summer Starfruit Dahlias in a circle in the middle of the sun

·         Stamp Feel Better in Summer Starfruit in the top left hand corner of the card

·         Tie a bow in the Whisper White Baker’s Twine on a paper clip

·         Slip the paper clip onto the top of the card.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Sassy Salutations
Card Stock - Notecards, 2012-2014 In Color Patterns Pack
Ink - 2012-2014 In Colors
Accessories - White Bakers Twine, 2 packs of Dahlias, 5 Petal Punch, Heart Punch, Wide Oval Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Glue Dots

Pretty Purple Snowflakes

Have you heard the Christmas song Pretty Purple Snowflakes?  Its one of my favorites!  And I wanted my own purple snowflakes so I set out on a hunt.  When I saw this card, I didn't believe Not Quite Navy and Rich Razzleberry would work together.  I set forth in trying out myself and fell in love.  So, like what I saw, this picture does not do it justice so be sure to try it for yourself!  The one thing I think I would change is to add more Bling!  Is every snowflake too much? :D  Oooo, or maybe use Iridescent ink instead of Baja Breeze!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Snow Swirled
Card Stock - Not Quite Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink - Not Quite Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze
Accessories - Basic Rhinestones

Happy Birthday???

I had a great deal of fun making this card, so much fun that I stopped paying attention to what I was doing and grabbed the Happy Birthday stamp instead of the Christmas stamp!  Oh well, mistakes turned around, I decided this will be my December Birthday card!

The Watercolor Winter set is a great Two-Step Stampin' set.  I love these because it is so quick and beautiful to add layers of ink and look like you spent forever on them!  This set looks like a colored in the poinsettias with colored pencil!  This would also look great using the watercolor crayons too.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Watercolor Winter, Sassy Salutations
Card Stock - Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
Accessories - Basic Rhinestones

Christmas Gift Card Holder

If you are anything like me, you know you can do better that those gift card sleeves most gift cards come in.  Here is a cute easy Gift Card Holder.  I made a bunch in one sitting so that I can use for any gift card this year.

 

Cut a strip of Cherry Cobbler to 4-1/4" x 11".  Score it on your Simply Scored at 3", 5-1/2", and 8".  The Simply Scored is great if you are mass producing like I did.  Use the markers and you can just fly through them!

Accordion fold the card stock on the score lines.  Sticky Strip the middle section on 3 sides.  Do Not put Sticky Strip on the fold side.

It will look like this when glued together.

Using the Word Window Punch, punch across the middle fold.

Punch a tab using the 1-1/4" Circle Punch in the middle.

So when you are done it will look like this inside.

Create a belly band to keep the gift card from falling out.  The belly band will be 1-1/2" x 7"
Decorate and you are done!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - No Peeking
Card Stock - Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Be of Good Cheer DS
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - 3/8" Stitched Gumball Green Ribbon, Simply Scored, Sticky Strip, Word Window Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch

Its Christmas Time To Me!

I know it is not even Halloween yet but I am in full swing of Christmas!  From this point forward, my blog will be all Christmas!  From Christmas cards to wrapping and gifts to decor!  I just love this time of year, and when you are a crafter you need all the time you can get to accomplish the projects you dream up!  It is this time of year that I desperately wish I could do my crafting full time.  I ALWAYS have more ideas and inspiration than I have time for!

This card came from an inspiration.  I fell in love with it and knew I had to do it.  Sadly, it was months ago that I created this and I can not find my reference card anywhere to give credit!  This card is SO simple, I am sure you will LOVE it too! 

1. Emboss the Whisper White and layered it onto Gumball Green card base. 
2. Punch out five ornaments from Be of Good Cheer DS. 
3. Stamp one ornament on Whisper White and punch it out. 
4. Adhere the first layer of ornaments flat.  Attach the second layer with two dimensionals right down the center of the ornament and bend up the sides (see the second picture).
5. Lay down a strip of Sticky Strip along the side of the card.  Bunch the ribbon as you adhere it to the Sticky Strip.
6. Add a few pearls for some bling!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Delightful Decorations
Card Stock - Gumball Green, Whisper White, Be of Good Cheer DS
Ink - Cherry Cobbler
Accessories - Big Shot, Ornament Punch, Northern Flurries Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Scallop Polka Dots Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Basic Pearls