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See how to create a cute wreath Christmas card

In today's video tutorial I am going to make one last Christmas card idea, a very playful wreath card using the Home Together dies and Layering Circles dies. 

These products have been so much fun to craft with this season, so I am very sad to see that they are retiring. You can still order them until 3 January, but only while supplies last. Click on any of the product images to link over to my online store:

Trimming the Town designer series paper

Home Together dies (part of the Coming Home bundle)

Snowflake Sequins (on sale!!)

For the phrase on my card I used the Poinsettia Petals stamp set - not retiring = YAY! Right now you can purchase the set with the dies as a bundle but in next year's catalog they will be sold separately and you will lose the bundle discount:

 

 

I see today's card as a one of a kind design - created for someone special this year. If you want to see how I created it, along with bonus tips along the way, check out my video below. 

Trimming the Town wreath card

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (153475)

Ink: Real Red

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 10 1/2" x 5 1/4"; scrap for house
        Whisper White: 5" square
        Old Olive: scraps to create 5 trees

Other: Trimming the Town designer series paper (retiring, 153491); Multi-purpose glue; All the Trimming Ribbon Combo Pack (retiring, 153541); Snowflake Sequins (retiring, 150443); Layering Circles dies (151770), die-cutting machine

Here's how I designed the inside of my card:

Here's my video - enjoy! 

What would you choose for this challenge?

Oooh, here's a fun card map challenge - what would you choose?

Tough right? I had sooo many favorite holiday sets to choose from that I stood in front of my stamping closet and debated for a long while. 

And then made a decision to use, once again, the Christmas Gleaming bundle. Can you tell that I am going through withdrawal already? (smiles) In case you didn't know the entire bundle is retiring on 3 January or earlier if supplies run out. Groan. 

I love this simplicity of this bundle - how easy it is to make cards using it, the gorgeous paper designs and the delicate images in the stamp set. This bundle is the real deal! 

So I used all the parts of this bundle to make my card:

Alright a bit of an extra cheat. I also used the Coming Home stamp set for the small image with the stars - a perfect compliment to the paper, don't you think?

Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge and make a holiday card using your favorite set. What will you choose? Leave me a comment below and tell me which set you'll choose! 

If you want to order this bundle before it is gone for good click here. If you want to see what the other design crew members created and their favorite holiday sets, click here. 

It's time to say a sad farewell to this

The Christmas Gleaming bundle has been one of my favorites ever - and I was so excited to see it come back this year. But, sadly, it is now on the retiring list which means that it will be gone forever as of 3 January - sooner if stock runs out. 

 

I know it has been a favorite of yours too so, today's card is my way to say a sad farewell. With a beautiful and easy card. 

I combined the paper, stamp set and the Best Plaid Builders dies to make this gorgeous card. True confession: when I bought the Best Plaid Builders dies they sat there gathering dust until I saw a card that inspired me. Now I love to craft with them!

 If you don't own these supplies yet, click here to hop on over to my Online Store!

Here's my card - it's so easy to make I bet you don't even need instructions!

But just in case:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Best Year (152568); Christmas Gleaming (150464)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730) Night of Navy (100867)
• Stamp Pads – Night of Navy (147110)
• Misc. – Best Plaid Builders dies (152720); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue (154974); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Brightly Gleaming designer series paper (150429); Gleaming Ornaments punch pack (150647); Whisper White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding (151326); Stamping Sponges (141337); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
  
  

Measurements:  

• Night of Navy cardstock         5” x 5.5”       5 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Designer Paper                        5 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock     3” x 2”               4 ¼” x 1”  
  
                

Instructions:

1. Score and fold Night of Navy cardstock.
2. Die-cut Night of Navy and Brightly Gleaming layers using Best Plaid Builders dies.
3. Ink ornament and stamp onto Whisper White, using Night of Navy ink. Punch.
4. Ink phrase using Night of Navy ink and stamp onto Whisper White strip.
5. Ink length of Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding using Night of Navy ink. When dry, create bow.
6. Adhere Best Plaid Builders layers to card front using Multi-purpose Liquid Glue. Attach phrase layer.

Attach ornament using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add bow using Mini Glue Dot.

 

 

Make the perfect little gift bag for many fun occasions

Today I have a super cute treat holder idea. It's a mini treat bag that I created using my Poinsettia Petals stamp set and the Stitched Nested Labels dies. My treat holder is Christmas themed but once you know how to make these treat holders you can have lots of fun using up leftover pieces of designer paper. 

As I said my treat holder uses the Poinsettia Petals stamp set. I am thrilled that this set and the matching dies are not retiring when the catalog retires on 3 January. But in next year's catalog they will be sold separately so if you want to save $$, now is the time to purchase it:

I also used the Brightly Gleaming designer paper - sadly this paper is retiring and is only available as supplies last (until 3 January). Sigh.

Tip: Click on the product images in this blog post to hop over to my online store

I ended up making three mini treat bags to show you: two using the Brightly Gleaming paper:

Here's one, using the Night of Navy paper - see my video below on how to make it!

And here's another one, using a different patterned paper in the Brightly Gleaming pack:

And my third, using the Heartwarming Hugs and Coming Home paper packs:

Here's the trio, side by side. Super fun right!

Here's what you need to make these treat bags:

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Brightly Gleaming: 6" x 4"
        Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
        Copper Foil: 2" square

Other: Simply Scored (122334); Copper Foil Sheets (142020); Brightly Gleaming designer series paper (150429); Playing with Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack (152468); Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine (149653); Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals,  Tear & Tape Adhesive

Here's my video - watch for my bonus tips along the way!

How to wish someone special the sweetest season

It is not too late to purchase a Christmas bundle and make some last minute Christmas cards this season. If you are looking for a sweet set, check out the Sweetest Time set:

This set also comes as a bundle so if you have a die-cutting/embossing machine you can make a bunch of cards in a very short time. 

Here's a colorful card using this bundle that you can make in mere minutes. See below for a complete set of instructions and cutting dimensions for the cardstock. 

Make a statement with the bold candle trio in the Sweetest Time stamp set. Pair it with other festive images such as candy canes and holly, and you have the start of beautiful holiday projects.

Supplies: 

• Stamps – Sweetest Time (153436)
• Paper – Garden Green (102584); Whisper White (100730)
• Ink –Real Red (147084); Garden Green (147089); Crushed Curry (147087)
• Other – Sweetest Borders Dies (153559); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Cutting & Scoring:  

• Garden Green 5 ½ x 8 ½ score at 4 ¼; 4 ¼ x 3 ¼
• Whisper White 5 ¼ x 4; 4 x 3   

Instructions:

• Fold the Garden Green cardstock for the card base
• Adhere the Whisper White layer to the card base
• Stamp the candles using Real Red ink on the smaller white mat
• Stamp the flames on top the candles using Crushed Curry ink
• Stamp the leaves using Garden Green ink on Whisper White scraps
• Cut the leaves out with the coordinating die
• Stamp the holly berries using Real Red ink on Whisper White scraps
• Cut the holly berries out using the coordinating die
• Adhere the Whisper White layer to the Garden Green layer
• Adhere leaves and holly berries with Stampin’ Dimensionals as shown

Why not try an unusual Christmas card this year?

I think it's really good to stretch our creative muscles every once in a while and this week I certainly did that! The Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is really nothing special:

Looks very simple, right? But I decided to do something quite out of the ordinary for me. I chose a left over piece of Poinsettia Place paper for the large rectangle:

Then I chose the 'black' layer next, a phrase from the Trimming the Town paper. The background was stamped using the Snowfront stamp set. 

Happy so far. But the paper layer seemed so plain that I decided to stamp and color the holly leaf image from the Christmas Gleaming stamp set:

Ready to see my card? I do love it but it is waaaayyyyy out of my comfort zone.

Now it is your turn! Try the above card map and see what you come up with. And if you want to see what the other crew members made using this map, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

How to transform a colorful card into a gift card holder!

This week I am going to show you a second gift card idea, perfect to pop into the mail without a lot of extra weight. To make this gift card I used the Poinsettia Petals stamp set (for the phrase), the Trimming the Town paper and the Home Together dies (seen below). 

As I say on my video below I adore this designer paper. The colors are bright and the patterns are delightful. I especially love that you can use some of the Home Together dies to cut out the houses and trees for your projects. 

If you want the MAC DADDY of all suites, get the entire Trimming the Town suite at a discount. That's what I did and with no regrets as I have made good use of them all!

Finally I used a piece of the Heartwarming Hugs paper on my card, which nicely compliments the Trimming the Town strip that I used:

Click on any of the photos above to link over to my online store (USA only). Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com if you live in Europe! 

Here's a photo of my Trimming the Town gift card. You can see it is partially open in the photo. Watch the video below to see how to make this project, step by step, and watch for my bonus tips along the way. 

Trimming the Town gift card holder

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (153475)

Ink: Old Olive

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Old Olive: 11" x 4 1/4"; 3" x 4"
        Trimming the Town: 1" x 4"
        Heartwarming Hugs: 4" square
        Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Other: Home Together dies (153515); Trimming the Town designer series paper (153491); Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo pack (153451); Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer (with scoring blade); Layering Ovals dies (151771); 1" punch; Tear & Tape adhesive; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Here's my video - thanks for watching. 

Do you love an old fashioned Christmas?

I really can't decide. I usually prefer Christmas projects that are on the cutsey and modern side - especially if they have a Scandinavian feel to them. 

But every once in a while I see some products that make my creative heart sing. And today I want to share this simple but gorgeous card that has a bit of a surprise inside. 

The old fashioned Christmas tone comes from the Toile Tidings paper. Perfect for cardmaking and gift packaging, you'll love the Toile Tidings paper for its pastoral theme and designs, and basic patterns in classic Christmas colors. This papercrafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more!

The fun detail on this card is the embossed spine using the Winter Snow embossing folder. The phrase and leaves come from  the Poinsettia Petals bundle. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Poinsettia Petals (153475) or Merry Christmas stamp of your choice
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Garden Green (102584); Very Vanilla (101650)
• Misc. – Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker from the Regals Assortment (147155); Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (150432); 3/8” Reversible Ribbon (149496); Playful Pets Trim Combo (152466); Sweetest Borders dies (153559); Winter Snow Embossing Folder (153577); Label Me Lovely Punch (151296); All The Trimmings Embellishments (153540); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• Real Red cardstock:                         5 1/2” x 5 1/4”
• Garden Green cardstock:                         scraps for leaves
• Very Vanilla:                                                 Inside layer: 5 1/4" x 4", scrap for greeting
• Toile Tidings DSP:                                      5 1/2” x 4 1/4”
• 3/8” Reversible Ribbon: 17”
• Red ribbon from Playful Pets Trim Combo: 7”                   

Instructions:

1. With the 5 1/4" edge resting at the top of your trimmer, score 1” all the way down the piece of cardstock.
2. Emboss the 1” edge with the Winter Snow Embossing folder.
3. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere the DSP to the back of the embossed cardstock.
4. Wrap reversible ribbon around card front and tie a square knot. Trim excess as needed.
5. Tie the red trim around the reversible ribbon and tie in a small bow; trim excess as needed.
6. Punch the label shape from Very Vanilla cardstock using the Label Me Lovely punch.
7. Using Garden Green marker, stamp the “Merry” part only just above the center of the label shape. Cover the “Merry” part with cello or masking tape then ink the “Christmas” part and stamp below “Merry” on the label shape.
8. Using the holly leaf dies (those with the veins and those without the veins) die cut a variety of the 2 sizes of leaves (I used 3 large leaves and 2 small veined leaves). Stack a veined leaf with a solid leaf if desired for some of these using Stampin’ Seal. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere one pair on the top lower corner of the label and using 2 or more dimensionals, adhere 2 more leaves to the to right corner (see picture for placement if desired). Add more dimensionals to the back of the label layer and adhere above center on the front of the card (see picture if desired).
9. Adhere the remaining large leaf to the top right corner of the inside panel.
10. Add one rhinestone on top of the dot of the “I” in Christmas. Add one red holly berry from the All the Trimmings embellishments and add 3 holly berries to the bottom point of the holly leaf on the inside panel.
11. Enjoy sending your beautiful card to someone special.

Here's one idea for the inside of the card - can you see the surprise?

I think this card would be perfect for someone who loves a vintage look as this card certainly has a vintage feel to it. If you want to order the Toile Tidings paper, click the photo of the paper pack (above). That will link you right to the exact spot at my online store!

Today's challenge: create something that reflects the holidays

Ohhh, this card map challenge is super fun, right? You can create whatever you want as long as it reflects the holidays! As soon as I saw this challenge I knew I would like it. 

I immediately went to my all time favorite Winter Holidays bundle: Trimming the Town suite. 

This suite just makes me happy and I love using it for my Christmas projects this year. If you haven't seen all the cards I have made so far this season, scroll back through my blog and have a look. Lots of fun ideas to give you inspiration.

For my card I chose to use the dies for a background with trees, dies for the houses (cut from a sheet of the corresponding designer paper), the stamp set for the background snowflakes and the designer paper for the phrase. 

My Trimming the Town card came together in mere seconds, and I love it:

Now it's your turn: have a look at your crafting supplies and see what you can create that reflects the holidays. If you want to see what the other design crew members made for this challenge, click here. We invite you to upload your project for us to see too - look the link under the challenge. 

 

How to create a beautiful Christmas gift card holder

In today's video I am going to show you how to make a beautiful gift card holder idea with the help of my Poinsettia dies and Stitched Nested Labels dies.

The Poinsettia dies are part of the fabulous Poinsettia Petals bundle - worth investing in! The dies have an insert piece that embosses while the flower is begin die-cut. So very cool. 

Here are the Stitched Nested Labels dies - also fab with the stitched edging all around - adds a lovely added touch. 

Combine these two packs of dies along with the Poinsettia Place paper.....

And look what you can create! Note: if you don't have the Stitched Nested Labels dies, try this idea with large shaped dies you do have on hand. 

 

Poinsettia Place Gift Card Holder

My gift card holder is for Christmas but one you know how to make one you can adapt it for birthdays, baby showers, retirements, etc. 

Here's what you need, including measurements. 

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"; 2 1/2" x 3 1/5"
        Poinsettia Place: 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"
        Old Olive: 2 1/j5" x 2 1/4"

Other: Poinsettia Place designer series paper (153487); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Multi-purpose Liquid Glue; Poinsettia dies (153522); Stitched Nested Labels dies (149638); Trimming the Town designer series paper (153491); Stamping Emboss & Die-cutting Machine, Pearl Basic Jewels (144219)

Here's my video - watch all the way through for tips along the way and to see a second idea using a completely different set of products and paper. 

How to be playful with a card map challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is super easy so I decided to do something a bit different. 

I decided rather than stamping and layering a scalloped rectangle, that I would go a bit rogue today and use something completely differing.

As usual, I started with my designer paper choice: Heartwarming Hugs. 

I decided to use two corresponding designs on my card and make one of them the complete card base layer. The right away I chose to use the Christmas Gleaming stamp set and matching punch to make the top layer - instead of the layered rectangle. 

I love this bundle - and am delighted that is was a returning favorite in this year's Aug-Dec catalog:

The rest was pretty easy. I decided that that top banner on the card map would be my phrase and I would attached it at a playful angle on my card. 

I love how it turned out, do you? 

Now it is your turn - give this card map challenge a try using what you have on hand at home. Why not share your final project over on my Facebook Page? Look for the card map image and post under there! 

How to create a beautiful multi-layered Christmas card

For today's card and video tutorial (below), I am going to show you how to create a beautiful and multi-layered Christmas card idea using a combination of products:

• Christmas Gleaming stamp set
• Gleaming Ornaments punch pack
• Best Plaid Builder dies
• Best Year stamp set
• Heartwarming Hugs designer paper

Here are photos for these products - you can click on any of them to link to my store place an order Remember that these are time sensitive products. When our catalogs retire some of these products will no longer be available. 

Christmas Gleaming bundle: has a gorgeous pack of matching paper different to what I chose to use today. 

Best Plaid Builder dies:

Oh and it gets ever more yummy! You can bundle the Best Plaid Builder dies with the Best Year stamp set and save 10%:

And of course the Heartwarming Hugs paper:

Coming all of these fun products together to make this amazing

Best Plaid Builders Christmas card:

Stamp set: Christmas Gleaming (151464); Best Year (152568)

Ink: Real Red

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 2"; 4 1/4" x 1"
        Real Red: 5 3/4" x 4 1/2"
        Heartwarming Hugs: 5 3/4" x 4 1/2"

Other: Best Plaid Builders dies (152720); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue; Mini Glue Dots, All the Trimmings ribbon combo pack (153541); Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Write Markers: Real Red and Old Olive; Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); Gleaming Ornaments punch pack (150647); Regals Stampin' Write Markers (147155)

And here's my video - watch along the way for bonus tips and to see a second card idea using the same layout. 

What would you create with this easy card map challenge?

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is super fun and I took a bit of a departure from the map:

 

I knew right away that the card base would have designer paper on it and that this would be a Christmas card. I am feeling a bit behind on my Christmas card list and need to get cracking'!

So I dug through my pile of holiday paper and immediately stopped when I got to the section for Trimming the Town. You just have to know that I LOVE this paper - heck, I love the entire product suite!

Seriously, what's not to love about this suite? The moment I saw it in the catalog I knew I had to have it ALL. So I did. 

I used the paper as a main layer and then stamped and colored the house and wreath with my Stampin' Blends

• Old Olive
• Real Red
• Pool Party
• Smoky Slate
• Misty Moonlight

Those colors coordinate fabulously! 

I really struggle with the circle background on the card map. Should it be a die-cut? A layer? A stamped image? In the end I decided to a bit of a cheat: it would be a bow instead. I just didn't have anything else that looked good. 

And the smaller banner I decided to place in a different spot and make it a phrase for my card. 

Here is my Coming Home card map challenge card:

And here is a side view:

Righty-oh! It's your turn now. Try our card map challenge and see what you can create. 

 

Learn how to take 1 layout and make 4 beautiful cards!

Today I am going to show you how to create a playing Coming Home holiday card using this fun layout idea that I saw this weekend. Stampin' Up! held an On Stage At Home 'convention' event and 18,000 demonstrators participated. We saw two new catalogs (coming your way in January), saw a bunch of new products from those catalogs and learned new stamping tricks and tips. 

In one of the classes I saw this fun layout idea so decided to share it with you too.  Then I will show you how to take this 1 layout and make 3 more beautiful cards! 

For my holiday card I decided to use the Coming Home bundle:

I also chose three strips of left over Trimming the Town designer paper. 

The card layout I am going to teach you is perfect for using up strips. At the end of my video (below) I show you 3 other cards, one of them gives you a sneak peek into the next Mini Catalog - coming in January! 

Here's my Coming Home holiday card:

Stamp set: Coming Home bundle (155144)

Ink: Old Olive

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Pool Party: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"
        Trimming the Town: 2 pieces 3 1/4" x 1 1/4"; 1 piece 4 1/8" x 1 1/4" 
        Old Olive: 3" x 2"

Other: Trimming the Town designer series paper (153491); Snowflake Sequins (150443); Fine Tip Glue Pen; Stampin' Dimensionals; Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Here's my video! I would love to know which of the cards I share is your favorite - leave me a comment with you choice! 

How many possibilities can you see with this challenge?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge offers so many possibilities! 

This is a tic-tac-toe challenge which means you can design a card using three elements: horizontally, vertically or diagonally. 

I used to find theses challenges a bit overwhelming or intimidating but not this week. I was feeling ready for something different and had fun thinking of what I wanted to create and share. 

I narrowed down my choices through the process of elimination: 

• I wasn't in the mood for a sympathy card so that eliminated one column and one row. 
• I wasn't in the mood for clean and simple cards, mainly because I have so much designer paper waiting to be used. So that eliminated on row and one column. 
• I love monochromatic cards, and my customers always asked for masculine ideas, so that column was tempting. But. Natural element? Hmmm. 

Then I spotted the diagonal set: masculine, seasonal and designer series paper. And that was my choice. I looked again through my paper stash and saw some left over bits of the Trimming the Town paper:

This paper has such happy designs and colors so I chose two different patterns. And a very unusual layout idea too. I spotted this layout idea on a completely different challenge site and thought I would stretch myself and give it a try.

I used my Coming Home bundle for a couple of the elements and a strip of designer paper for my phrase. 

Here's my challenge card - fun, right?

Now it is your turn! Which row, column or diagonal will you choose for your next card design? Why not give more than one idea a try? We'd love to see what you created: feel free to share your card over at the Paper Craft Crew site.