Nutz about Stamping

Try this last-minute easy Christmas fun fold idea

Hi fellow crafters. If you love fun folds and easy Christmas card ideas, then this is the video for you. This fun fold is super simple to make and will give a bit of a surprise to the person who receives it. This card idea will also help you use up some of those left over pieces of designer series paper too - bonus!

If you browse through my blog posts this season you will see my favorite stamp set and paper combination - and today is no different! I hope you will see the value in so many different project ideas using: 

Brightest Glow: 

And A Walk in the Forest: 

Here's my card, which has a fun spin through an easy fun fold: 

 

Here's how to make this card at home - and be sure to watch the video tutorial below showing you how.

Supplies

Stamp set: Brightest Glow (159542)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
    Balmy Blue: 5 7/8" x 6 3/4" (score at 4 1/8" along 6 3/4" side)
    A Walk in the Forest: (2) 1 5/8" x 5 7/8"
    Pretty Peacock: 2 1/4" square
    Basic White: 2" square

Misc: Deckled Circles Dies; Essentials Baker's Twine; Mini Glue Dots; Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins (162029); A Walk in the Forest designer series paper (162377); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

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

See how to sprinkle snowflakes all over your holiday cards

Hello fellow crafters! Apologies that there is no video this week - I have come down with Covid (my first time) and my voice sounds a bit like Darth Vader. 

So instead of a video, I have a gorgeous card idea to share! 

Have you seen the Sparkling Snowflakes bundle? You can layer the different sizes of snowflakes for dimension, or stamp them randomly for a cool card background. 

 

Here's how to make the card above. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sparkling Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162158], Celebrate With Tags Cling Stamp Set (English) [159974]
• Card Stock – Poppy Parade [119793], Basic White [159276]
• Stamp Pads – Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050], Versamark Pad [102283],
• Misc. – Heat Tool [129053], Metallics Embossing Powders [155555], Basics Embossing Powders [155554], Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755], Stampin' Dimensionals [104430], Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475], Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130], Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment [162129], Festive Pearls [159963], Clear Block D [118485]

Measurements: 

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, 4 ¼” x 2 ¾”, scrap piece for cut mittens
• Poppy Parade: 4” x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.
2. Stamp sentiment with Versamark ink pad onto Poppy Parade card stock. Sprinkle white embossing powder, shake off excess and set with heat tool.
3. Stamp snowflakes with Poppy Parade ink onto 2 ¾” x 4 ¼” Basic White card stock. Gle to Poppy Parade card stock.
4. Use Versamark ink to stamp snowflakes on top of the Poppy Parade and Basic White card stock layers. Sprinkle with gold embossing powder, shake off excess and set with heat tool. Glue to front of card.
5. Stamp two mittens with Poppy Parade ink pad onto scrap piece of Basic White ink pad and cut out. Place onto card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Place white snowflake embellishments on each mitten. Position an iridescent rhinestone in centre of each snowflake on the mittens.
7. Add gold pearls to centre of gold embossed snowflakes.
8. Place iridescent rhinestones in center of red snowflakes.
9. Braid three strands of white bakers twine, approx. 2” long, knotting on both ends. Use Mini Glue dots to position onto mittens.

I will be back next week with a new video to share! 

Are you looking for a beautiful Christmas card idea?

How many Christmas cards do you send each year: 10, 20, more than 50? If you send a lot of cards each year I am sure that you are looking for a design that is easy to make but creates card that will still impress. I have the perfect suggestion in today's post.

 

One of my hot tips for this card idea is to choose a designer series paper pattern that tells a little story or that creates a lot of visual interest.

 

 

The color scheme and tree images in the A Walk in the Forest pack make this paper a natural fit for winter crafting—use it to accent your holiday cards which we will be doing today and you can also use it for gift tags.

 

The key to impress on your holiday cards is use to a few layers and levels. When I create my Christmas cards each year I always use a Basic White card base for those cards that I will be mailing overseas. I try to avoid colored card bases because I would then have to add a Basic White layer inside to write on - which adds extra weight and cost to each card.

 

So today I stuck to my plan: a Basic White card base but 2 A Walk in the Forest layers to add visual interest. 

 

For my phase I also kept that simple - using the Brightest Glow stamp set: 

 

 

This set is perfect for the busy stamper and helps with your crafting costs too. I love that the set offers phrases out of the outside of the card AND the inside as well. This is my go-to set for this holiday season. 

 

To add a bit more visual interest, I used my Basics 3D embossing folders - I chose a subtle folder for a bit of texture and to add a bit more sophistication to my card front. 

 

 

My final tip is to add a bit of bling on your Christmas cards - this adds that final professional-looking detail and polish. 

 

Here's my card: 

Here's how to make my card at home: 

SUPPLIES

Stamp set: Brightest Glow (159542)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"
        A Walk in the Forest: 2 3/4" x 5 1/2"; 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Balmy Blue: 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Misc: Basics 3D Embossing Folders (161598); Stampin' Dimensionals; A Walk in the Forest designer series paper (162377); Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (158987); Something Fancy Dies (160424)

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

 

 

As promised, here's my tip for creating many of these cards in a week!

The key to making 50 or more cards is to set up an assembly line system and work on each step over several days. For example, Day 1 is to cut all card bases. Day 2 is to emboss all card bases. Day 3 is to cut all DSP and adhere them to the card base. Day 4 is to stamp and die-cut the phrase and layers. And so on. If you set up this kind of an assembly line you can easily have 50+ cards made in a single week! 

Do You Love Heading Home For The Holidays?

This gorgeous kit reflects that warm feeling we all get when thinking of heading home for the holidays. Introducing the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin kit: 

 

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

Availability Dates: 11 September - 10 October

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
• A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
• A bottle of Glitter Glue
• Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Tip: this kit makes a wonderful gift idea for the holiday season! Why not subscribe today?

How to make a card that will impress everyone!

Hi fellow crafters. I learned a new fun fold this week and can't wait to share it with you! It looks complicated but is super easy, I promise! Would you like to learn it too?

 

This fun fold idea is perfect for using up leftover bits of your designer series paper. For my fun fold card I will be using the A Walk in the Forest pack. The color scheme and tree images make this paper a natural fit for winter crafting and Christmas cards. Here's a fun fact: with every purchase of this paper pack Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to support organisations dedicated to spreading cheer and providing support to those in need. So you too, in a roundabout away, will be supporting great causes when you purchase this paper.

If you love nature then you need to check out the A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper. The color scheme and tree images make this paper a natural fit for winter crafting—use it to accent your holiday cards and gift tags. When the weather warms, you won’t want to stash this paper away! Combine it with complementary colors and use it to make cards for all the outdoorsy people in your life. If they’re into camping, hiking, mountain climbing, or other outdoor adventures, they’ll appreciate the lovely nature-inspired images—and you, for thinking of them!

I will also be using my Shop the Town stamp set: 

Evoke the magic of the holiday season on your handmade cards and gift tags with the Shop the Town set. Build a Christmas village, then deck it out for the season. Stamp the Christmas tree, then color it in entirely or leave some parts white for a snow-kissed look. String festive lights between buildings, then add some falling snow and carolers—there are so many possibilities! When the holiday season ends and a new year begins, you can use these stamps to set a quaint village scene without the festive decor. (Also available in French)

Here's my Double Bridge Fun Fold idea - looks complicated, right? (it's not!) Watch my video below for a step by step tutorial. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Shop the Town (162068)

Ink: Pretty Peacock; Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 5 6/8" square; (8) 3/4" x 2 1/4"; 3" square
        Balmy Blue:  6" x 6"; (2) 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" 
        A Walk in the Forest: (2) 3 1/2" x 2"; (8) 1/2" x 2" 
        Pretty Peacock: (2) 2 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 3 1/4" square

Misc: A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (162377); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Scored; Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins (162029); Enamel Effects Pearlized (if you want a glitter look, 156310); Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends (154830); Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends (154883)

Here's my video, thanks for watching! 

 

What pops into your head with this challenge?

Whew, this week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is a doozie.......unless..

 

 

unless.... you know this technique! At least that's what came to my mind when I saw it. 

I decided to challenge myself further by choosing to follow the circle image, using my Deckled Circle dies - 14 circles in the pack! 

Every crafter needs some basic tools, and this is one of them! The Deckled Circle Dies quickly cut basic shapes with a twist—a deckled* edge! What can you do with something so basic? For starters, you can cut several sizes in different colors and layer them to create a big colorful circle. Cut different sizes and scatter them on your card for a fun background. Cut in rainbow colors, then cut the circle in half for two rainbows. The list goes on and on and on. If you have a die-cutting machine, you’ll want these dies! 

 

And then I decided to make a Christmas card on top of it all! I chose some patterns in the A Walk in the Forest paper pack and this is my card: 

 

Now it's your turn: what will you create this week? Will you try the Floating Strips technique or create something completely different? We want to see! 

Click here to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members created this week. 

 

 

Have you started collecting beautiful holiday card ideas yet?

If you are thinking about Christmas card ideas then you will definitely want to watch today's video tutorial. I am going to show you how to create a Bay Window fun fold card that will wow all your friends and family, using some new Mini Catalog products.

 

The main feature on today's card come from the A Walk in the Forest designer series paper. 

 

 

What makes this paper pack really special is that it is part of Stampin' Up!s making a difference program. For every purchase, Stampin' Up! will make a donation to support organizations dedicated to spreading cheer and providing support to those in need.

 

When choosing designer series paper for this fun fold, I would recommend that you choose patterns that have a bit of a story attached. I will explain more about this tip in my video below. 

 

With the Trucking Along stamp set, your creative process always runs smoothly, especially as a layer on today's card. 

 

 

In no time you will have a whole (loading) bin full of handmade cards and gift tags! Make a paper pickup truck and load it with flowers, trees or gifts, for example. There is something for every season! The lyrics are suitable for Christmas and other occasions. This set is therefore useful all year round.

 

At the time I ordered the stamp set, the punch was not yet available. Tip: not sure you need the punch! 

 

Here's my Bay Window Christmas card - watch the video below to learn how to make the fun fold and to see bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

 

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

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Trucking Along (162299 - available as an online exclusive)

 

Ink: Pretty Peacock; Garden Green; Pecan Pie

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 6" x 12"; 3" square
        Pecan Pie: 3 1/4" square
        A Walk in the Forest Outside: (2) 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"; (2) 1/4" x 5 1/4"; 3/4" x 5 1/4" 
        A Walk in the Forest Inside: (2) 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"; 1/4" x 5 1/4" 
        Pretty Peacock: 1" x 5 1/4" 

Misc: Deckled Circles Dies (162286); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins (162029); Simply Scored; Foam Adhesive Strips (141825); A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (162377)

 

Here's my video, thanks for watching!

Check out all the tree designs in this new kit

Wow, this kit is AWESOME and I know it will fly off the shelves now that it is live for ordering!

Introducing the Christmas Everywhere Kit! 

Share the joy of Christmas effortlessly with those you love wherever they are around the world with this fabulous kit! Featuring trees from all places in the world and warm Christmas greetings, mix and match designs and sentiments to customize your cards, and send friends and family some holiday cheer their way! Also available in French.

DETAILS

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This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes

 

 

• Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
  
  
  
  
  
• One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red

Here's an important detail! This kit is only available while supplies last. When the Stampin' Up! warehouse shelves are empty, this kit will no longer be available to order. 

Tip: what a great gift idea this kit will be! 

If You Love A Good Challenge Then Check This One Out

Wow. This Paper Craft Crew challenge blew my mind. 

I had no clue what I wanted to use and it took me 2 whole days to figure it out. I should have taken a photo of my crafting table so you could see all the products I pulled out and then put back. What a mess!

Once I let go of the idea that my card would be a disaster, I finally decided to use....

the new A Walk in the Forest designer series paper...

and my Shop the Town stamp set.

 

Both the paper and the stamp set are available to order today!

 

At first I was really resistant to the 2 top circles but went with them anyway after deciding that the bottom circle would not be a circle - but the stamped image that I chose has lots of circles on it! 

Here's my card - and I have to say that I love it!

 

 

What will you choose for this week's card sketch challenge? Let go of fear and give it a try - hopefully it won't take you 2 whole days but if it does I am sure it will be worth it. 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

See how card sketches can make your life easier

True confession: I rely heavily on card sketches when I am stuck for inspiration or are trying to get out of a crafting rut. 

And this week we have a fun one! When I saw the hearts I immediately thought this was a 'love' theme but I am in need of neither. Then I thought - the hearts could really be anything so I dug around in my crafting supplies and thought - why not Christmas!

I have promised myself that I was going to get my cards done EARLY this year and I am happy to share that I have 2 done so far. Lots to go but hey, I have 2 already done and any chance I get to make another one I will take it! 

I decided to use the Cottage Wreaths stamp set and coordinating dies (now sold separately):

I used a strip of the A Walk in the Forest designer paper (available 6 September!) and embossed the card base using one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (online exclusive product):

Here's my Paper Craft Crew challenge card:

What will you create this week?  A love card? A Christmas card? It's completely up to you! If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. 

Here's how to get an early start on Christmas

Remember that promise to yourself last year that you would get an early start on Christmas this year? Well I am here to help! 

This holiday season, there is so much to be merry about with the So Very Merry stamp set! This set comes with several rounded images and sentiments; each of the images is designed to reflect a stained-glass window effect. You can use multiple coloring techniques and tools with these stamps to get your desired look. Mix and match the images and sentiments to create a variety of card fronts, gift tags, treat labels, and so much more. There are so many possibilities to discover this season! Also available in French.

This set has so many colorful, unique and beautiful possibilities. Here's one to try, along with the instructions on how to make it at home. I love the texture and visual interest that the layers make!

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – So Very Merry (162345)
• Cardstock – Berry Burst (144243), White Center Specialty Paper (161748); Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)
• Misc. – Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (161449); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Wink of Stella (141897); Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (161206); Blends ~ Berry Burst (161681), Lost Lagoon (161680), Bubble Bath (161673), Pool Party (154894); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

• Berry Burst Cardstock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 ¼”
• DSP: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Specialty Paper: 3 ¾” x 5”
• Basic White: 3” x 6”           

Instructions:

1. Tear edges of the White Center Specialty Paper using your thumb & forefinger.
2. Adhere the DSP to the base card.
3. Adhere the torn White Center Paper to the base card.
4. Stamp the angel on Basic White, die cut with the second largest circle die.
5. Color the angel using the blends, add Wink of Stella to her dress.
6. Stamp the sentiment on Basic White, die cut using the second largest circle die and the fourth largest circle die to create the halo-shaped sentiment piece.

7. Adhere the sentiment then the angel. Add several sequins.

 

How to add beautiful elements onto your cards

Did you know Christmas is only 6 months away! Christmas is one of those times where you send a lot of cards to all your friends and family. And now is the perfect time to start thinking about what you want your Christmas cards to look like and I have the perfect idea for you to try. 

Here is one of my favorite cards to share with you along with instructions on how to make it at home. It uses the Grassy Grove stamp set:

Bring the beauty and majesty of the natural world into your craft room with the Grassy Grove Stamp Set. The stamp images include hills, grasses, and trees to create a natural setting. Or the images can be stamped to create a single-color silhouette. The set also includes a sweet doe to use as a focal point on your projects and a variety of card greetings that will appeal to everyone. The rubber on the stamp includes a subtle texture so when it’s stamped there is natural-looking shading and highlighting. 

The stamp set even has matching Grove Dies:

Create a grove with a sweet family of deer with the Grove Dies. Layer die-cut trees, bushes, and deer to create a forest diorama. The die set also includes a framed tree piece that is sized perfectly to create a large layer on a card front. Tuck additional die-cut elements behind or in front for different looks. Pair with your favorite sentiment stamp set to create projects for all genders and all ages.

 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:  Grassy Grove, Brightest Glow

Cardstock: Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Moody Mauve, One Horse Open Sleigh 6 x 6 DSP, Basic White, Early Espresso

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Accessories: Mini Emboss & Cut Machine, Emboss & Cut Machine, Grassy Grove Dies, Paper Trimmer, Mono Liquid Glue, Mini Dimensional, Stampin Spritzers, Alcohol, Wink of Stella, Basic Jewel Rhinestones

Measurements:

    Boho Blue: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”

    Moody Mauve: 4” x 5-1/4”

    Basic White: 4” x 5-1/4”

    Misty Moonlight: 3-3/4” x 5”

    One Horse Open Sleigh DSP: 3-3/4” x 5”, ½” x 5-1/4”

    Early Espresso: scraps for deer

Instructions:

1. Cut all cardstock
2. Die Cut your forest and deer
3. Glue the forest die cut to the DSP (don’t use a lot of the liquid glue
4. Adhere the framed forest to the Moody Mauve cardstock
5. Adhere to Boho Blue card base
6. Glue Deer’s feet down and head will have mini dimensionals on them (Small deer I cut the mini in half)
7. Mix alcohol and 5-6 drops of wink of Stella in a Spritzer. Shake it up
8. Spray the card front
9. Stamp sentiment on Basic White and add the ½” strip to the bottom
10. Add 3 Rhinestones
11. Tip: remember to stamp the envelope

Here's an idea for inside of your card:

Let the good times roll with this new bundle

Last week in this blog post, I announced that Stampin' Up! has released some additional products that are only available online - called Online Exclusives! These are products that won't appear in any of our catalogs and are a clever way to offer new products sooner so you don't have to wait until the next catalog goes love. 

On the flyer that I shared in that blog post was a QR code so that you could see additional products not on the flyer - sort of like a treasure chest of options. And here's one of those additional offers, called Trucking Along:

Let the good times roll with handmade cards and gift tags! Use the Trucking Along set to build and load a paper truck filled with flowers, trees, gifts, and more. There’s something for every season of the year! The sentiments work for Christmas and other occasions, so you’ll use this set all year long. And how fun that this bundle comes with a punch! Punch one truck or build a fleet with the Trucking Along Builder Punch! Punch once and get all pieces you need for your truck: the truck body, a wheel, a fender, and a window. Punch elements in different colors of cardstock or patterned paper to customize your truck.

One of the many perks of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is access to a private Facebook group. We can post our photos of cards we created using new products and this week I spotted a post from one of the Artisans. She had created three cards using Trucking Along and I grabbed this photo to share with you in case you want to order this bundle and have a jump start on ideas. 

What do you think? 

I love these ideas and hope you do too! If you want to order this bundle, click the shopping cart on the right side of this blog to link over to my online store, and use #162306 to place your order! 

This is a fun and easy angled card to create for the holidays!

I know that you love fun folds so I am back with another fun idea to try. This Christmas card idea will certainly add a little pizzazz to your holiday cards this year. 

 

**It looks like the Kindness Gnomes bundle is all sold out (still available in French!) but don't worry - use what you have on hand and give this fun fold a try! 

Stamps: Kindness Gnomes Bundle (1596260)

Paper with cutting dimensions: Bermuda Bay CS (131197) 5 ½ X 11, sc 3 3/8 on both ends, ¾ X 10, Basic White CS (159276) 4 X 5 ¼ and scrap, Storybook Gnomes DSP (159615) (4) pieces cut at 3 1/8 X 5 1/4 two for front and two for inside flaps.

Ink: Memento Black (132708), Stampin’ Blends: Bermuda Bay (154878), Night of Navy (154891), Smokey Slate (154904), Balmy Blue (154830), and Soft Suede (154906).

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149643), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Silicone Craft Mat (127853), Multipurpose Glue (110755), Seal Adhesive (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Fine Sparkle Adhesive Back Gems (159967).

 

Instructions:

1. Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut the Bermuda Bay CS to 5 ½ X 11 sc 3 3/8 on both ends and burnish with Bone Folder.

2. Lay the right score line onto the trimmer track. Move the right top card point down to 1 ¼” and cut at an angle.

3. Move the top point (above) to the trimmer track and hold in place. Move the bottom right corner to the 1” mark and cut.

4. Do steps 2 & 3 to the left side of the card.

5. Cut 4 DSP to 3 1/8 X 5 ¼”

6. Take two pieces for the front of the card stacked together. If you want the same design for both sides, flip the bottom piece over. Lay in Paper Trimmer repeat steps 2 & 3.

7. Adhere to front flaps using your adhesive.

8. Take the next two pieces of DSP for the inside flaps and repeat step 6. If you want the DSP to be different images, then place them face up together and cut.

9. Adhere the above to the inside flaps using your adhesive.

10. Stamp your Gnome on your 4 X 5 1/4 bottom corner of Basic White and color as desired using your Stampin’ Blends. Attach to the inside of the card using your adhesive.

11. Stamp a second Gnome on a scrap of Basic White and run through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine with coordinating die.

12. Using your Stampin’ Blends color as desired.

13. Wrap the ¾” X 10 CS (belly band) around the card leaving it slightly loose to allow it to slide off. Add adhesive to end and close

14. Add your Gnome using Stampin’ Dimensionals to Belly Band.

15. Using your Memento Black ink stamp sentiment on a scrap of Basic White and cut using your Paper Snips or Paper Trimmer. Add SU Dimensionals and place them on the belly band.

16. Add a few of the gems to your card and belly band to complete your card.

Here's what this card looks like inside: 

 

Are you looking for a fabulous and festive fun fold card idea?

Everyone loves fun folds; they can really dress up a handmade card.   This is one of my favorite fun folds, it is easy to put together and looks like it took lots of time to create!  This fold is called a Diagonal Joy Fold.

Supplies: Paper Trimmer; Real Red cardstock; Shaded Spruce cardstock; Boughs of Holly designer series paper; Basic White cardstock; Adhesive; Leaves of Holly Bundle; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Real Red Ink; Bone folder; Wintry 3D Boughs – Pine/ Tree embossing folder; Stampin' Dimensionals; Wink of Stella                

Measurements:

Real Red – 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ½” and 3” x 8” score at 4”

Shaded Spruce – 4” x 5 ¼” (cut 2); 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (x2); scrap pieces

Boughs of Holly DSP – 3 ¾” x 5” (cut 2)

Basic White - 2-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ (x2); scrap pieces

Here's how to make today's project:

• Cut the Real Red card base diagonally from the top left by the SCORE line to the lower right. Crease well with bone folder
• Cut the Shaded Spruce diagonally from the top left to the bottom right
• Cut the DSP diagonally from the top left to the bottom right
• Adhere all the diagonal pieces to real red card base

• Adhere the Shaded Spruce to the inside of card, DSP on top of the Shaded Spruce

• This is what it should look like when you have completed the above

Small­ card

• Fold 3 x 8 in half and crease well with your bone folder
• Adhere thee Shaded Spruce to the top and inside the small card
• Put basic white in embossing folder and run it through the big Boss
• Adhere to front of card
• Cut 2 Shaded Spruce small, outlined leaves (The small boss works well)
• Stamp the berries in Real Red on a piece of basic white scrap paper and cut it out with the die cut and small boss
• On the 2^nd piece of 2 5/8 x 3 5/8 of basic white, stamp your sentiment; adhere it to the inside of card.
• Add a 3/8” piece of DSP to the bottom of the basic white
• Adhere the leaves to the front of the card
• Add Stampn' Dimensionals to the berries and attach to top of leaves

• Attach the small card to the inside base card. (Make sure it is centered)
• Hit the Wink of Stella against the bones folder adding some subtle sparkle to your card

Front of card

The inside of diagonal flap

The inside of card

Here's how to surprise your hard-to-buy-for friend this Christmas

Hi fellow crafters. Do you have a hard to buy for friend and you are not sure what what to get them for Christmas this year? Today's project will help you solve that problem. I will be using my Boughs of Holly paper and Holly Berry stamp set. Shall we get started?

 

Nothing suits this project better than the Boughs of Holly paper. These beautiful papers embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime with poinsettia, holly, and evergreen motifs. I am going to use this particular pattern for my project as it will be the perfect match.

 

 

Celebrate the season with the elegant Leaves of Holly stamp set. From simple touches to elaborate designs, garnish your seasonal cards, tags, and gift boxes with this classic Christmastime foliage. You can stamp either the base leaf stamp or detailed leaf stamp alone for quick greenery. Or take advantage of the Two-Step design to create images with added texture and dimension. Try out different color combinations on your leaves and berries to create beautiful boughs of holly. Make beautiful crafts, “From Our Home to Yours” and spread the “Peace & Joy” of the season.

 

 

Here's my fun Christmas gift project idea:

Here's what you need to make it at home: 

 

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (bundle: 159608)

 

Ink: Shaded Spruce

 

Paper and cutting dimensions
        Shaded Spruce: 3" x 1 3/4"; 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"; 8 1/2" x 9" 
        Boughs of Holly: 4" x 8 6/8" 
        Mossy Meadow: scraps 
        Basic White: 4" x 3" 

 

Misc: Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (159600); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (158987); Adhesive Sheets

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas and watch for me to share a fun insert idea! 

 

 

If you want to get a Stampin' Up! gift certificate for your crafty friends, email me at: [email protected] and I am happy to help make that happen!