Nutz about Stamping

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. 

Here's how to create a festive Christmas card

Today's festive Christmas card (and video below) shows you how to use up left over strips of designer paper to create a gorgeous layout. 

Start off by choosing your card theme and designer paper to match your theme. For my Christmas card I chose the Poinsettia Place paper. I have some left over strips of this paper and I am going to show you how to use them on this card. 

As one of the colors in this fun paper is Real Red I chose to use it for my card base and for the Poinsettia flower, using the Poinsettia Petals bundle:

The most complex part of my card was the layout for the paper strips. I layered them onto Whisper White (cut as a layer 1/8" larger) and then onto a larger piece of Real Red. Originally I wanted room for my phrase and Old Olive ribbon under the paper strips layer but after I had the card assembled I put the phrase up higher so it would stand out a bit more visually. 

You can use any phrase you want but I chose to use a phrase from the Christmas Gleaming stamp set. Another product suite to drool over! 

Although my card was a bit of work I am so very happy with how it turned out! 

Poinsettia Place Christmas card

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (153475); Christmas Gleaming (150464)

Ink: Old Olive

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" square; 2 1/2" square; 1 1/2" square; 4 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Whisper White: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"; scrap for phrase; 4" x 3"
        Poinsettia Place: five pieces - 3/4" x 2 7/8" 
        Soft Suede: two pieces - 3" x 1 3/4" 
        Old Olive ribbon: 3 3/4" strip
        

Other: Poinsettia Place paper (153487); Stampin' Dimensionals; Subtle 3D embossing folder (151775); Stampin' Seal; Pearl Basics Jewels; All the Trimmings ribbon combo pack (153541); Tear & Tape adhesive

Here my video - enjoy! 

 

 

 

You need to try this unusual card layout

This week's card map is really unusual - with a triangle being the main focus. I had a lot of fun trying to figure out what to create:

I ended up taking a lot of creative liberties too. Right off I chose Night of Navy as my card base with a layer of Brightly Gleaming paper on top:

I knew that I wanted to make my card a Christmas theme so next I set out looking for a phrase, which I found in the Poinsettia Petals stamp set:

This bundle is one of the most popular in the August-December Mini Catalog - and I can see why. 

I had a tough time thinking of how to create a triangle and this is where things veered off track a bit. I decided to make a banner instead of a triangle, the strip I put in a different spot and I chose a star instead of a circle. Finally I chose not to add sequins or jewels because the Brightly Gleaming paper has shiny stars all over it already. And as you can see below I make my layout landscape instead of portrait. Despite all these changes, I love my card! 

Here it is:

What would you create using this card map? If you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here. We'd love for you to take up our challenge and share your card idea over there too!

How to create a colorful optical illusion on your cards

For today's card and video I am going to show you the Split Circle technique and show you how this technique creates a fun optical illusion. 

There are so many ways to create colorful cards using the Split Circle technique and for my card I chose to make a fun Christmas card - I have the perfect person in mind to get my card this year!

I could have stamped a phrase on the front of my card but I chose, instead, to use my Playful Alphabet dies:

I also used the Dainty Diamonds embossing folder to give texture and visual interest to my card.

You can use your favorite embossing folder when you give this technique a try. I recommend that you pick a folder that give a subtle look so that the technique is the star of your card. 

What you do need for the Split Circle technique is the Layering Circles dies - a pack of dies with different sizes of circles. These circles are the main event for this technique. 

Ready to give this idea a try? I have listed everything you need below and then watch my video to see, step-by-step how to create this technique. 

Split Circle Christmas card

Here's a side view:

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 5 1/4" x 4"; 1" x 2 1/4"; 2 1/4" square, 3 1/4" sure, 1 3/4" square
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2; 5" x 1" 
        Garden Green: 1" x 2 1/4"; 2 1/4" square, 3 1/4" sure, 1 3/4" square

Other: Playful Alphabet dies (152706); Dainty Diamonds embossing folder (152702); Layering Circles dies (151770); Multipurpose Glue, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Woven Threads Sequins (149498)

Here's my video - have fun giving this idea a try!

 

What would you pick for this interesting triangle card challenge?

What a cool card map this week! I was really pumped to give it a try.....until I realized that I don't have any triangle dies, lol. 

Then enthusiasm was taken over by determination and I decided to look through all my stamping products until I found something that would work. 

And I did. I realized that some of the images in the Coming Home bundle have triangles:

Can you see the triangles? I thought it would be really fun to give this a try, so I stamped, colored the images with my Stampin' Blends and then layered the houses to make the triangles more visible. 

Next the layer under the triangles - which embossing folder to use? I decided on the Dainty Diamonds embossing folder because it looks like stars or snowflakes, you decide:

Next I chose the Trimming the Town paper as a layer on my card - it will pull the colors together and add a fun touch behind the houses. 

The card came together quickly and for fun I added a trimmed phrase from the Trimming the Town paper that has a bunch of phrases on it. I chose a long phrase and cut it into smaller strips to attach to my card front. 

Here's my card:

If you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew site. If you give our card map challenge a try, we would love to see it - you can add it to the Paper Craft Crew site too! Have fun!

Want to learn how to create a gorgeous Christmas card?

For today's card and video tutorial I am going to show you how to create a gorgeous Christmas card using the Poinsettia Petals bundle. I love, love, love the dies in this bundle because the dies create a subtle visual texture on the flowers and leaves! (super cool - watch my video below to see how this works)

Nothing says classy like Christmas poinsettias in your home so why not make a card using them as well? 

Here's the Poinsettia Petals bundle - that I used for the phrase and the flower on my card:

I also used the Tin Tile 3D embossing folder to add texture to the Real Red layer but also because it has a matching embossed flower image:

When selecting my colors for this card I went with the traditional: Real Red and Old Olive. At the end of my video I show you a second color combination. Which pair do you like best? Leave me a comment below to let me know! 

Here's my Poinsettia Petals Christmas card:

 

And here's a side view so you can see the lovely effect of using Stampin' Dimensionals on the Poinsettia:

Here's what you need to make this card at home - and don't miss the video that shows you step by step how to make the card, along with some bonus tips along the way:

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals bundle (153487)

Ink: Old Olive

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Old Olive: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1" x 5"; 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" (for leaves); 3 1/4" square 
        Real Red: 3 3/4" square, 3" square; 2 3/4" square; 5" x 3 3/4"

Other: Stitched Shapes dies (145372); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Tin Tile 3D embossing folder (151801); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Basic Pearls Jewels (144219); Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Here's my video - I hope you will try this card at home! 

 

Fasten your seatbelts this holiday season is going to be amazing!

Why you ask? Because of the Christmas stamp sets and paper just waiting for your creativity.

One of the biggest sellers this year is the Poinsettia Petals bundle. Send warm wishes from your home this season with cards you make using this set. The images include custom poinsettias and messages to personalize your cards. 

The dies not only cut but they emboss as well which is super cool. Today's card uses heat embossing to make the poinsettia flower a real stand out. I love heat embossing on Christmas cards - it adds a fancy touch and makes each card super special. 

Pair the paper with the embossed flower, add an embossed layer, some ribbon and embellishments and WOW, this card is ah-mazing!

Did you know that the Poinsettia Place paper used on today's card is on sale this month?

 

Yes it is - along with 14 other packs of paper! Click here to see all the packs on sale - but only until 31 October. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Poinsettia Petals Bundle (155148)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Old Olive (100702); Vellum Cardstock (101856)
• Stamp Pads – Soft Suede (147115); Whisper White Craft ink & Refill (147277)
• Misc. – Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper (DSP): (153487); Gold Foil Sheets (132622); All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack (153541); Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder (152718); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132); Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (152883); Heat Tool (129053); Wink of Stella (141897); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue dots (103683; Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White:         11” x 41/4”     5 1/4" x 4”      3/4" x 2 7/8”
• Old Olive:                               1” x 3”
• Vellum Cardstock:               6” x 6” square
• Gold Foil                                3/4” x 5 1/4” plus scrap for berry branch & poinsettia centre
• DSP:                                       1 3/4”  x 5 1/4"
• Ribbon: 6”                            6 1/4" for bow          

Instructions:

1. Score card base at 5 1/2".
2. Glue DSP approximately 1” from top edge of 5 1/4" x 4” Thick Whisper White panel. Glue Gold Foil piece below, butting the edge to the lower edge of the DSP.
3. Add layer from Step 2 into the Tasteful Textile 3E Embossing Folder and run through the Die Cutting Machine.
4. Stamp small & large poinsettia petals onto Vellum using White Craft Ink. Sprinkle with White Emboss powder. Heat set using the Heat Tool. Cut out both poinsettias using the matching dies and die cut machine. Cut berry branch and poinsettia centre from Gold Foil.
5. Glue poinsettia flower centre to middle of smaller poinsettia flower. Use Dimensional to adhere to larger flower. Add Wink of Stella to all petals and set aside.
6. Use Lovely Labels Pick a punch to one end of both the Old Olive & Thick Whisper White banner pieces. Using Soft Suede ink, stamp greeting onto Thick Whisper White banner. Glue the Thick Whisper White banner to the top of the Old Olive banner.
7. Wrap 6” of Old Olive ribbon around embossed Whisper White layer and adhere on back of panel. Make a small bow from remaining 6 1/4" of ribbon. Add Dimensionals to the back of the Old Olive banner and position on the card front, centering over the ribbon and setting the right edge of banner approximately 1/2" from right edge of DSP/Gold Foil. Make a tiny bow from the remaining 6 1/4" piece of ribbon and attach to the right side of the Thick Whisper White banner using a Mini Glue Dot.
8. Adhere the Gold Foil berry branch to the back of the poinsettia flower using Stampin’ Seal. Add a Dimensional to the under side of the poinsettia flower and adhere near the top left of the DSP layer.

Add a personalized greeting inside the card and enjoy sending your beautiful project to someone special.

The best thing about fall

The other day someone posted this question on Facebook: what is your favorite season? I was the only person who said spring! Everyone else said fall/autumn which surprised me until later that day when I took a walk. 

Yes fall is definitely on its way - I can see the changes coming and the weather is definitely turning cooler here. I even had to bring out a quilt to add on top of my summer duvet this week. 

So I get what everyone loves best about fall: cooler weather, the leaves changing, pulling out those favorite winter clothes, chili, hot chocolate....(add your favorites here).

You know what fall means to me? Being indoors more often to craft! I decided for the first time (ever?) not to make Halloween cards this year. Halloween is not really big here so I decided that I can deal with that because I have more time for Christmas!

And many of my customers feel the same way. They are starting to hint about making Christmas cards next month so today's card will help you get your holiday crafting on! 

Here's a fun set to consider. Introducing Tag Buffet:

The Tag Buffet stamp set was designed to create customized gift tags - but don't let that stop you! Combine the images from this set with the 'Tis the Season designer paper to make cards like this one:

Here's how to make this super cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Tag Buffet (153612)
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake (120953); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Black Ink (132708); Shaded Spruce Ink (147088)
• Misc. – ‘Tis the Season Designer Series Paper (DSP) (153489); Brushed Metallic Cardstock (153524); Wonder of the Season Trim Combo Pack (153537); Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs in Cherry Cobbler (154880) Shaded Spruce (154903) and Crumb Cake (154882); Wonderful Gems (153536); Paper Snips (103579); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ SEAL (152813); Mini Glue Dots (153683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:  

• Card Base: Crumb Cake 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”           scored at 4 ¼”
• Card Stock 2: Whisper White 1” x 3 ¾” for sentiment        1 ¾” x 4 ½” for ornaments
• Card Stock 3: Brushed Metallic ¼” x 5 ½”
• DSP: ‘Tis the Season Designer Series Paper   2 ¼” x 5 ½”               

Instructions:

1. Fold the Crumb Cake card stock in half and attach the DSP to the top front using Stampin’ SEAL.
2. Add the strip of Brushed Metallic cardstock under the DSP using liquid glue.
3. Stamp the sentiment using Shaded Spruce ink on the 1” x 5 ½” piece of Whisper White cardstock.
4. Use paper snips to flag one end of the sentiment.
5. Stamp 3 ornaments using Memento Black Ink on the other piece of Whisper White cardstock. Color the ornaments using Stampin Blends then hand cut each one out using paper snips.
6. Add the sentiment to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then, place the three ornaments on the card as shown using your favorite adhesive. The ornament with the gold bow is popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. Tie a bow with the gold trim and add it to one of the ornaments with a mini glue dot.
8. Add three Wonderful Gems to the ornaments as shown.