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Do you need a last minute gift card holder idea?

Hi fellow crafters, it is the week before Christmas and this is when most of us realize there are a couple more people that you need gifts for. Or maybe you have been putting off figuring out a gift idea for that very 'hard to buy for' person. Today I am going to show you how to create a last minute gift card holder. This project will also help you use up those Christmas designer series paper bits and pieces that I know you have lying around.

 

I have some final bits and pieces of the Peaceful Place designer series paper and so chose a couple of patterns in this pack for my project:

And I thought it would be fun to use some of the dies from the Peaceful Cabin bundle to help add a pop of color on the front of my gift card holder. I am beyond sad that this bundle is retiring on 3 January. (order it today so you have it next year!)

I also used the Fancy Tag Topper punch to create a decorative element: 

Add a bit of ribbon and your favorite embellishments and this project is super easy to make - follow along with my video below!

Here's my Peaceful Place gift card holder:

And with the tag outside of the holder:

Want to make this at home? Here's what you need. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (156395; bundle 156816)

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Smoky Slate: 4" x 6" (score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2")
        Basic White: 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" (score at 1")
        Peaceful Pines: 3 1/2" x 6"; 2" square; 2 1/4" square
        Old Olive: 2" square

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Gray Granite 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon (152463); Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Simply Scored; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Fancy Tag Topper punch (152711)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

 

See how to create a realistic winter Christmas scene on your cards

Today I have a lovely holiday card idea that I created using a combination of products. 

First, I used the Peaceful Cabin bundle for the main image: 

I have used the cabin stamp and the phrases a lot this season but not the trees dies. The dies are really cool because you can set a realistic winter scene with cutouts. Quickly and easily create die-cut trees, snowflakes, a peaceful cabin, and more. Die-cut pieces allow you to add visual interest and depth to your handmade greeting cards and other papercrafting projects. And that was my goal for this card. 

Once I diecut the trees I decided to layer them onto a Scallop rectangle using the Scalloped Contours dies which can be bundles with the Color & Contour stamp set:

As I laid out my card I decided on one more element, to emboss a layer using the Merry Melody folder: 

With all these elements I created an elegant but light weight (important for mailing!) Christmas card: 

 

Here's my card from a different angle: 

The next time you want to create a card, try combining elements - you just may LOVE what you create too!

How to make a beautiful Christmas card when you are running low on supplies

Are you running low on Christmas paper and supplies and you still need to make some more holiday cards? Let me show you how to create a beautiful card idea using only one ink pad, two colors of cardstock, one set of dies, one stamp set and some other products I know you already know you have on hand. 

 

One stamp set: Poinsettia Petals stamp set is perfect for creating a variety of holiday cards - not only the images but also the messages you can send using the phrases. Although I am not using the matching dies for my card today, they are just as amazing. You can use the frames to die-cut around the images in the stamp set or use them alone to create textured pieces. 

Note: stamp set and dies are sold separately. 

 

 

One pack of dies: did you know there are 23 dies in the Stitched Stars pack? You can create various custom die-cut stars with or without faux stitching and there are so many ways to use them.

 

 

Blending brushes: you can blend ink beautifully using these brushes. Apply extremely light shades of ink or create soft gradient backgrounds with no lines. Or use them with Decorative Masks or stencils: the velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly. If you don't have these on hand, try sponges to get a similar effect when applying the ink. 

 

 

Put these supplies together and here's a beauty that you can create in no time: 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (158251)

Ink: Misty Moonlight 

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; (5) 2 1/2" square; 3/4" x 4" 
        Misty Moonlight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1" x 4"' 

Misc: Stitched Stars dies (150653); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesive Sheets (152334); Blending Brushes (153611); Stampin' Seal

Tip: if you want to order any of the products from me, just click on the product photos above to link over to my online store.

Here's my video, showing you how to make my card. Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas, and to see a second card using the same products. 

 

What products would you like me to use next? Let me know in the comments section under this blog post.

How to create an over the top Christmas card

Hi fellow crafters! In the past few months I have shared several project ideas using the Poinsettia Petals stamp set and matching Poinsettia dies. Are you ready to take these two products and create an over the top Christmas card, card that you would send to someone special? I would love to show you how!

The Poinsettia Petals stamp set includes images to create custom poinsettias and messages to personalize your cards. The set is no longer bundles with the dies, but great news: you can still purchase the Poinsettia dies separately. 

The Poinsettia dies are just as amazing. You can use the frames to die-cut around the images in the stamp set or use them alone to create textured pieces, which is what I am going to do today.

The Heartwarming Hugs patterns are perfect for packaging or cards in traditional Christmas colors. This high-quality printed paper is excellent scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more. Pack includes various tiny patterns of plaid, stripes, dots, and more. It’s a great choice for Christmas cards and projects. This papercrafting staple is great for scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! 

Want to know what help makes this card a stand out? Blending Brushes! 

Blend ink beautifully using Blending Brushes. Apply extremely light shades of ink or create soft gradient backgrounds with no lines. Or use them with Decorative Masks or stencils, the velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly.

Here's my card idea, along with a second card that has a slightly different twist. I explain that on my video tutorial below. 

Can you spot the differences? 

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (152152)

Ink: Mossy Meadow; Real Red; 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" square; 3 1/2" square; 3" square; 2 1/2" square; 1 1/4: square; (2) 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"; 
        (2) 2  3/4" x 1 1/2"; 4 1/4" x 3/4" 
        Heartwarming Hugs: pattern one - 4 1/4" x 3 1/2"; pattern two - (2) 4 1/4" x 1"

Misc: Poinsettia dies (153522); Blending Brushes (153612); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (153492); Layering Circles dies (151770); Pearl Basic Jewels #144219; Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas:

Create a fabulous memory page to capture your holiday memories this year

I am so sad that my favorite bundle in the Aug-Dec Mini catalog is retiring, so I am determined to use it as much as I can until January arrives. I am not sure I can part with this bundle, ever! 

The Peaceful Cabin is so tranquil and reminds me of our family cabin in the woods back home. You can use the stamps separately, or you can pair them together to create a peaceful, wintry scene. Quickly and easily create die-cut trees, snowflakes, a peaceful cabin, and more with the matching dies. 

To purchase the bundle (while supplies last), click here. 

The die-cut pieces allow you to add visual interest and depth, which is what I did on today's project. 

The Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper helps you to keep that tranquil mood on your cards with its calming nature scenes and muted color schemes.

When you put these products together you can create a fabulous memory or scrapbook page to capture winter or holiday memories this year. Create a stamped or die-cut title to match your photos and page theme. Tip: see a full set of instructions below the page photo. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Peaceful Cabin (156395; bundle 156816)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Gray (147111)
• Misc. – Peaceful Place designer series paper (DSP) (156394); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Paper Snips (103579); Cain Dies (156404); Blue Adhesive-backed Gems (153547); Playful Alphabet dies (152706); Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (141897)

 

Measurements: 

• Peaceful Place: 12” x 12”  
• Basic White:             (2) 4 1/8” x 6 1/8”     3 ¾” x 2”
• Basic Black: (2) 4 ¼” x 6 ¼”          11” x 1”

 

Instructions:

1. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, adhere two Basic White pieces to Basic Black pieces.
2. Die-cut ‘Winter Wonder’ using Playful Alphabet dies and Basic Black strip.
3. Ink cabin using Basic Gray ink and stamp onto Basic White layer. Die-cut using Cabin dies.
4. Adhere cabin to bottom of Peaceful Place designer series paper, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Adhere photo layers to top of Peaceful Place designer series paper, leaving room for words.
6. Adhere Winter and Wonder to Peaceful Place designer series paper, around one of the photo layers.
7. Add 4 Blue Adhesive-backed Gems to scrapbook page.
8. To complete, brush Wink of Stella onto the cabin roof.

It's time to get your wiggle on and get those beautiful holiday cards mailed

This will be my final week sharing Christmas card ideas and I have save some of the best for last. Make a creative effort this week and get your holiday cards in the mail. Then you can turn you attention to creating holiday decor and gift ideas so that when the holiday arrives you are ready to enjoy friends and family. 

Today's card idea uses the beautiful Angels of Peace stamp set: 

Show friends and loved ones how much they mean to you with this stamp set. Ir includes beautiful greetings and angel imagery that are perfect for coloring. You can explore different coloring techniques with our Aqua Painters, Watercolor Pencils, and more. Combine the designs and greetings of your choice for a custom look. This stamp set is perfect for Christmastime or just to show your appreciation to those who mean the most to you all year long.

Combing the images in this set with heat embossing and look at what gorgeousness you can make! Don't you think that the In Color Jewels add the crowning touch? 

Here's how to make this card at home. 

Supplies:     

• Stamp Set: Angels Of Peace [156365], Happy Holly Days [156342]
• Paper: Basic Black  [121045], Polished Pink [155710], Basic White  [159276]
• Ink: Versamark Pad [102283], Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708], Polished Pink   [155712]
• Misc: Metallics Embossing Powders [155555], Heat Tool [129053], Simply Elegant Trim [155766], 2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571], Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220], Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755], Stampin' Dimensionals [104430], Mini Glue Dots [103683], Clear Block Bundle [118491], Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]

Measurements:

• Basic Black: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 4 ¾” x 3 ½”
• Polished Pink: 1” x 4 ¼”
• Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Fold 5 ½” x 8 ½” Basic Black card stock in half to create card base.
2. Glue strip pf Polished Pink card stock along the bottom of card. Stamp sentiment from “Happy Holly-Days” with Black Memento ink pad.
3. Stamp angel and stars using Versamark ink onto the 4 ¾” 3 ½” Basic Black card stock layer. Sprinkle with Silver Emboss Powder, shake off excess and set with heat tool.
4. Colour in the angel using Clear Wink of Stella.
5. Wrap silver trim around stamped piece, securing in the back. Adhere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Place silver trim bow onto card with Mini Glue Dots.
7. Add rhinestones and jewels to the stars.
8. Glue Basic White card stock inside card and stamp as desired.

Surprise your friends with this fun gift pocket idea

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to take a break from my Christmas Gift Countdown (don't worry I will be back tomorrow for a Cyber Monday BONUS offer!) to bring you a super easy and really fun Gift Card Pocket idea. I will be using my Poinsettia Petals and Eden's Garden stamp sets, and the beautiful Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper:

The Heartwarming Hugs paper has perfect patterns for packaging or cards in traditional Christmas colors. This high-quality printed paper is excellent scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more. The pack includes various tiny patterns of plaid, stripes, dots, and more. It’s a great choice for Christmas cards and projects. This papercrafting staple is great for scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Coordinating colors are: Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red and Whisper White. 

You have already seen that I often use the fabulous Poinsettia Petals stamp set and coordinating dies. See another project here. 

And I have shared several projects using the beautiful Eden's Garden Collection, here's one of my faves, showing you how to make a Double Flap fun fold idea. 

What a shock to get the new Mini Catalog in the mail this week and realize that the Ever Eden designer series paper and Cotton paper are not in the new catalog. This means you need to purchase it now - before it is gone for good. 

So on to today's project - this super easy gift card holder. Of course this project doesn't have to be a gift card holder, you can simply make it a lovely Christmas card with a holiday message instead of attaching a gift card. 

Here's my Heartwarming Hugs Gift card holder:

And a photo of the gift card holder 'unpacked':

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Poinsettia Petals (158251); Eden's Garden (157823)
• Inks:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Stamp Pad (147083)
• Paper:  Mossy Meadow stock (155574); Cherry Cobbler card stock (102482); Basic White card stock (159276); Heartwarming Hugs 12x12 Designer Series Paper (153492)
• Other: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Layering Circle Dies (151770); White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (104108); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Daubers (133733); Layering Circles Dies (151770); Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924)

 

Measurements:

• Mossy Meadow: 9 ½”x 4 ¼” scored at 5 ½”;  2 3/4" square; (2) 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 1" x 3 7/8" 
• Cherry Cobbler: 4”x 3 ¾”; 2 1/2" square; 4 ¼”x 1 ½”
• Basic White: 3 3/4" x 2 1/8"; 2 1/4" square; 3/4" x 3 7/8" 
• Heartwarming Hugs 12x12 Designer Series Paper: 1 ½”x 4” pattern one; 3 7/8”x 3 5/8” pattern two
• White Ribbon: 12"

Instructions:

1. Adhere Real Red card stock to Evening Evergreen card base with the fold at the bottom.  Adhere greenery Designer Series Paper to Real Red Card stock.  Adhere brick Designer Series Paper to top portion of inside of card base.  Tie Real Red Ribbon around entire card base to create a pocket for gift card.
2. Stamp “to/from” on Basic white card stock with Real Red Classic ink pad.  Adhere to Evening Evergreen strip.
3. Cut Circle from Basic White, Evening Evergreen and Real Red card stock.  Stamp “jingle all the way” with Real Red ink.  Adhere Basic White Circle to Evening Evergreen Circle to Real Red Cirlce.  Adhere to end of tag with Dimensionals.
4. Slide Gift Card Holder tag into pocket.

Here's my video tutorial. Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

This fun fold card offers not one gift but two as part of the card!

Hi fellow crafters! In today's video, I am going to show you a fun fold card idea that offers not one, but two gifts as well. I am going to create a Christmas fun fold card featuring the Poinsettia Petals stamp set, the Peaceful Cabin stamp set and coordinating Peaceful Place paper and the Tailor Made Tags dies.

 

The Peaceful Cabin Stamp Set is so tranquil. You can use the stamps separately,  or you can pair them together to create a peaceful, wintry scene.

 

 

Want to see another Peaceful Cabin card idea? Click here.

 

The Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper helps you to keep that tranquil mood on your cards with its calming nature scenes and muted color schemes.

 

 

I love the Poinsettia Petals stamp set - not only the images but also the messages you can send using the phrases.

 

 

Mix, match, and layer the Tailor Made Tags dies in different sizes and colors. Create tags for any occasion you need: birthday cards, goodie bags, gift packages. Stamp sentiments from your favorite stamp sets, then cut out. It’s that easy to create custom tags!

 

 

Here's my card idea - under these photos you will find a list of supplies and measurements AND a video tutorial!

 

 

This photos shows the bookmark:

 

 

And this photo shows the inside of the card, along with the bookmark (from the card front).

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (156395); Poinsettia Petals (153475)

 

Ink: Basic Gray

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 2 3/4"; 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
        Basic Gray: 4" x 5 1/2" 
             Smoky Slate: 3 1/4" x 1 1/2";
        Peaceful Place: 8" x 5" (score at 4"); 1 7/8" x 3 1/2" 

 

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Simply Scored; Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper (156394); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Paper Trimmer, Gray Granite Ribbon (152463)

 

Be sure to watch all the way through my video to see my bonus tips and design ideas and to see a second card idea using the same fun fold. 

Ready to get started? 

Holly takes center stage in the beautiful holiday-themed Happy Holly-Days stamp set

(tip: click on the stamp set image to link over to my online store!) 

Holly takes center stage in the holiday-themed Happy Holly-Days stamp set. Combine the bird and holly images with conventional Christmastime greetings to create cards and other projects. With this variety of greetings, you can customize your Christmas cards for everyone on your list. And when the holidays are done, you can use the bird on springtime or Easter creations.

But since Christmas is just around the corner, let's focus on this holly-day (hehe) first! Today's card is perfect for those of you how love to color, using Stampin' Blends, Watercolor pencils, and Blending Brushes. Why not all three! 

Here's how to make this beautiful, colorful card: 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Happy Holly Days [156342] , Birds & Branches [158281], Tidings & Trimmings [153503]
• Card Stock – Basic White [159276], Real Red  [102482]
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento [132708], Soft Suede [147115]. Real Red  [147084], Balmy Blue  [147105], Night Of Navy  [147110]
• Misc. – Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885], Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904], Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899], Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153105], Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883], Watercolor Pencils [141709], Blender Pens [102845], Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690], Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653], Linen Thread [104199], Stampin' Dimensionals [104430], Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755], Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995], Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477], Clear Block Bundle [118491], Blending Brushes [153611], Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]

Measurements: 

• Real Red: 8 ½” x 5 ½” , 3 ¼” x 4 ¼”
• Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Fold 5 ½” x 8 ½” Real Red card stock in half to create card base.
2. Ink largest branch from “Birds & Branches” set with Soft Suede ink pad and stamp onto 4” x 5 ¼” Basic White card stock. Stamp bird from “Happy Holly-Days” with Black Memento, lining up along the stamped branch. Fill in the areas around the bird with the holly image (stamp with Black Memento) and smaller branches (stamp with Soft Suede).
3. Color the holly leaves with Granny Apple Stampin' Blends Combo and the berries with the Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo.
4. Color the bird with Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo. Add Real Red pencil crayon onto bird's breast and smooth out with Blender Pen. Use Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo for for the beak and Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend marker for the legs/feet.
5. Add Balmy Blue ink to card using Blending Brush. Next, add Night of Navy ink around the card's edges, also with the Blending Brush.
6. For some shimmer, add a touch of Clear Wink of Stella to the bird and all of the holly.
7. Stamp “Season's Greetings” from the Tidings & Trimmings set using Real Red ink pad.
8. Position die from Stitched So Sweetly collection on centre of stamped piece, and cut. Glue the 4” x 5 ¼” piece to Real Red card base.
9. Use next largest die to cut 3 ¼” x 4 ¼” Real Red card stock. Layer the two die cuts together using Stampin' Dimensionals. Place onto center of card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
10. Place a tiny strip of Tear & Tape onto card to adhere Linen Thread bow.
11. Add sequins to card to finish.

Can you see the Wink of Stella in the photo below? Gorgeous!

 

 

This fun fold technique is perfect for all your holiday cards this season

Hi fellow crafters! In today's video, I am going to show you a fun fold technique that is perfect for your holiday cards this season. It is lightweight for mailing and will gently surprise anyone who receives this card. I am going to create a Christmas card idea featuring the Peaceful Cabin bundle and Peaceful Place paper.

 

 

 

The entire suite is worth its purchase (worth it's weight in gold, as they say):

The Peaceful Cabin stamp set is so tranquil. You can use the stamps separately, or you can pair them together to create a peaceful, wintry scene.

The Peaceful Place designer series paper helps you to keep that tranquil mood on your cards with its calming nature scenes and muted color schemes.

Here's my Peaceful Cabin fun fold card: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin bundle (156816); Poinsettia Petals (158251)

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimesions:
        Basic White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 
        Peaceful Place: 4" square; 7/8" x 4"

Misc: Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin' Seal adhesive

 

Here's my video: be sure to watch all the way through my video to see my bonus tips and design ideas and to see this technique with a layout twist.

You don't want to miss this creatively fun stamp set tip

Today I have a whimsical Christmas card idea to share with you! The phrase comes from the Words of Cheer stamp set:

Send some Christmas spirit with your Christmas cards this year with the Words of Cheer set! This stamp set comes with a variety of Christmas sentiments that are perfect for classic Christmas cards.

Tip: get creative and repeatedly stamp the various sentiments on plain paper to make your very own customized gift-wrapping paper! 

Pair the Words of Cheer stamp set with the Peaceful Place paper and Wintry 3D embossing folder: 

Add in the Stitched Triangles dies, some fun embellishments, and look what you get! 

Here's how to make this super cute card. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Words of Cheer (156357)
• Card Stock – Basic Gray (121044) ;Basic White (159229)
• Stamp Pads – Versamark (102283)
• Misc. –Heat Tool (102283); Peaceful Place Designer Paper (156394); Stitched Triangles Dies (152710); Simply Elegant Trim (155766); Basics Embossing Powders (155554); Wintry 3D embossing folders (155433); Layering Circles Dies (151770)
  
  Measurements:
• Basic Gray cardstock 5” x 5.25”
• Basic White cardstock 4” x 5 “
• Basic White cardstock 5” x 3.75”
• Peaceful Place designer paper – assorted size scraps

Instructions:

1. Score and fold the Basic Gray 8.5” x 5.25” piece of cardstock in half
2. Use the snowflake folder from the Wintery 3 D folders pack to emboss the 4” x 5” piece of Basic White Cardstock
3. Adhere the embossed piece to the card front
4. Die Cut assorted triangle sizes so that you can stack them like a tree – use the Stitched Triangle dies and assorted scraps of Peace Place designer paper.
5. Layer Die Cut triangles to card front forming tree.
6. Stamp Greeting with Versamark Ink on scrap of Basic Gray Cardstock, add White embossing powder shaking off excess.
7. Use heat tool to melt embossing powder creating embossed greeting
8. Punch hole in tag and tie on silver cor from the Simply Elegant trim pack.
9. Add tag to tree with dimensionals
10. Stamp greeting of choice and or hand write personal message on 5” x 3.75” piece of Basic White and adhere to inside of card

Which dies are great for handmade birthday cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts?

It's time for another Paper Craft Crew card sketch! This week's map is super fun and has so many possibilities:

I thought it would be fun to create my card map card using the Playful Alphabet dies. You can create custom die-cut letters, numbers, and more using the Playful Alphabet dies. The dies include duplicate letters (A, E, I, L, N, O, P, R, S, T). Pair with the coordinating Pattern Play Stamp Set for more creative options. These dies are great for handmade birthday cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. 

I need to get going on my Christmas cards so thought that it would be fun to create a holiday card for this week's challenge. I originally thought I would use the Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper. I chose my two matching designs and after my card was finished I realized that one of the patterns is NOT part of the Heartwarming Hugs paper pack. Go figure: another piece of evidence that I am a scrap-a-holic and save everything! 

For the phrase I chose the Poinsettia Petals stamp set. I love that phrases in this set!

But I still like my card - even though it is a bit crooked and I have no idea where that paper came from:

Now it's your turn! Why not try this week's map and see what you can create? Then you can celebrate having one of your holiday cards done for this season. 

See how to send some warmth and reflect the beauty of the season

Hi fellow crafters! The Double Point fun fold technique was all the rage last year but I only learned how to create it this week - there are just so many ideas to learn out, aren't there? I was surprised how easy this fun fold is to make, so why not give it a try too! I will be using my Peaceful Cabin bundle, and the gorgeous corresponding Peaceful Place designer series paper.

 

I recently purchased the Peaceful Cabin bundle because our family has had a little cabin in the woods for years and even though I live far from there that place and many special moments remain in my heart. So when I saw it in the catalog I knew I had to have it, not only for Christmas cards this year but well beyond too. 

 

Tip: click on any of the product photos below to order them at my online store

 

You can immerse your paper crafting projects in tranquility with the Peaceful Cabin set. This versatile set has stamps you can use separately, or you can pair them together for a peaceful, wintry scene. Send some warmth and reflect the beauty of the season by adding these serene greetings and images to your handmade cards, notes, and even gift tags.

Did you know that the Peaceful Cabin bundle is part of the gorgeous Peaceful Place product suite? Even yummier! 

I also chose to use the Peaceful Place paper on my fun fold card - in the video below I show you the beautiful patterns, but for now here's a photo:

Here's my Double Point fun fold card. If you want to learn this fun fold technique, and see how to open this card along with what I put inside, please watch the video below. 

Here's what you need to create this card at home: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (bundle 

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Basic Gray: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"; 3 1/2" square; 1 1/2" x 2"
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 3 1/4" square
        Peaceful Place: (2) 3" x 4"

Misc: Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Tear & Tape Adhesive, Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Seal, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second double flap card idea using the same technique.

 

 

You need to try this bundle, perfect for a peaceful, wintry scene

You ready for a super fun Paper Craft Crew tic-tac-toe challenge? I sure am! 

There are so many possibilities, aren't there? I quickly realized were narrowed by the fact that I don't have Halloween sets and papers so I needed to look at Christmas. Or did I? I spotted one set that would work and using a brand new bundle that just arrived this week!

I have been wanting the Peaceful Cabin bundle ever since I saw it on the Aug-Dec Mini catalog. But I held off until this month. 

Immerse your paper crafting projects in tranquility with the Peaceful Cabin set. This versatile set has stamps you can use separately, or you can pair them together for a peaceful, wintry scene. Send some warmth and reflect the beauty of the season by adding these serene greetings and images to your handmade cards, notes, and gift tags today. (This stamp set is also available in French.)

I paired the bundle with Peaceful Place designer series paper - YUM! The perfect match, right? I decided to keep my card pretty simple, what do you think? 

Now it's your turn: try our tic-tac-toe card map challenge and see what you can create. If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members created for this week's challenge, click here!

The double flap fun fold card has a unique way to open

Hi fellow crafters! Have you heard of the Double Flap fun fold technique? I think it has been around for a while but I just learned how to create it so I thought you might like to learn this technique, too. I will be using my Poinsettia Petals stamp set and matching Poinsettia dies, and my Tidings of Christmas designer series paper.

 

 

The Poinsettia Petals set is perfect for sending warm wishes from your home this holiday season. The set includes images to create custom poinsettias and messages to personalize your cards. The matching dies make it super easy (and fun) to create textured solid poinsettia pieces. 

 

 

The Tidings of Christmas designer series paper is perfect for any project that is Christmas themed. It is a pack of 6" x 6" sheets, sized just right for card fronts. One side has seasonal designs; the other has all-occasion basic designs. If you have any left over after the holidays, you can use the basic designs for any other projects you want, such as more cards or accents on scrapbook pages.

 

Here's my card closed: 

 

 

And here it is open:

 

 

If you want to try this fun fold technique at home, here's what you need.

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (158251) 

Ink: Evening Evergreen; Cherry Cobbler

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 3" x 4 1/4"
        Cherry Cobbler: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 3" square; 2 1/4" square; (2) 1 1/4" square
        Evening Evergreen: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" 
        Bumblebee: scrap about 1 1/4" square
        Tidings of Christmas: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" 

Misc: Poinsettia dies (153522); Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Tear & Tape adhesive (154031); Garden Gems (159277 - available November 2021); Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips

 

Here's my video. Be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second double flap card idea using the same technique.

 

When you picture a peaceful Christmas, what comes to mind?

When you picture a peaceful Christmas, what comes to mind? Do you see snow outside your window, softly swirling through the sky? A tree trimmed with tinsel, a fire crackling nearby? Maybe you’re dreaming of decorating a holly jolly gingerbread house. Can you catch a whiff of Christmas cookies wafting through the air?

Whatever it is you think about when Christmas comes to town, picture a peaceful Christmas with the Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit! This glimmering and gleaming kit is your creative kickstart to Christmas cardmaking. With sprinkles of snow, shimmering silver skies, and heartwarming holiday wishes, you’ll have enough elements and embellishments to create 10 Christmas cards and coordinating envelopes.

 

Speaking of coordination, make even more Christmas magic with Peaceful Place products! Our stunning Peaceful Place Suite Collection pairs perfectly with the kit’s components. Brew a cup of cocoa, snuggle up with a soft blanket, and prepare for a cozy craft night in!

ABOUT THE KIT

Name Peaceful Christmas

Details

• The kit contains enough elements to create 10 Christmas cards—5 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
• October’s kit arrives in a cute collectible box covered with enchanting evergreen trees. Use this special, limited-edition box to store your holiday handicrafts, or transform it into a well-wrapped package for a present!
• The kit’s contents pair perfectly with the Peaceful Place Suite Collection (item 156277). To continue your Christmas crafting, combine the kit’s components with the suite’s patterned paper, shimmery sequins, and more!
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, silver foil

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