When creating Holiday cards, do you lean more traditional or non-traditional when it comes to colors?!?! Sometimes I want to stick with classic Christmas colors of reds and greens or navy and gold/silver but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up.
Check out the Holly Jolly Christmas card that highlights traditional reds and greens with Real Red, Garden Green, and Soft Sea Foam paired with neutral Crumb Cake. Then we have the Make Merry card that takes the nontraditional route with Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and Summer Splash. Both approaches create festive, beautiful cards with their own unique holiday feel. Which do you prefer?!?! Let me know in the comments below!
If you wish to make these cards, whether it is with traditional or non-traditional colors, check out the supplies listed below!
It’s Technique Tuesday and I have a good one for you today! If you really want to create a WOW card, check out this Fun Flaps card that you can create with any die! This card uses the Pop Up Petals Bundle!
Step 1: Die cut a square using the Stylish Shapes Dies (or any image you wish) and position the plates so the top edge isn’t cut (this leaves it attached as a flap). Then, use a ruler and the Take Your Pick tool (stylus end) to score the fold line at the top.
Step 2: Stamp the vase in the center of the square and die cut it to create the peek-through window. Adhere the stamped vase to the card base (align it with the vase cutout).
Step 3: Stamp and color the die-cut pieces and adhere them to the card base. Mount the Basic White Cardstock layer to the card front using Foam Adhesive Strips.
What do you think? Will you give it a try? I hope you do! Let me know in the comments below if you do and if you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out!
It’s that time of year where we are short on time but still enjoy crafting…..am I right?!?! Check out this fun card that is perfect for using up all of those scraps you have laying around and quick to create!!!
You need the following pieces:
~2 strips measuring 4″ x 1″ ~2 strips measuring 2-3/4″ x 1″ ~Center greeting piece measuring 1-5/8″ x 2-7/8″
All of this on a piece of Cherry Cobbler measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then on a regular card base measuring 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ in Garden Green cardstock!
I hope you give this card style a try!!!! Have fun creating this card to use up scraps and sharing your love with a handmade card to those around you this holiday season!!!
Winter is around the corner and while I am not happy about that, stamping winter stuff is still fun! I’m a summer girl all the way! This warm hello card is super cute and great for all winter long to send to a friend or family member! This card uses the Snowy Delights Bundle!
Cardstock Measurements: Crumb Cake Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Basic White Cardstock (panel): 5” x 3” Basic White Cardstock pieces (snowflakes): 2 at 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” Pretty Peacock Cardstock (sentiment): 3/4” x 1/2”
Instructions: 1. Score the 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Crumb Cake Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold it in half to create the card base! 2. Stamp the “Joy to the World” sentiment from the Snowy Delights Stamp Set repeatedly in Jet Black StāzOn ink on the 5” x 3” piece of Basic White Cardstock to create a background. 3. Die cut the largest snowflakes from 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” Basic White Cardstock using the Snowy Delights Dies. Color them messily with Cherry Cobbler and Smoky Slate (light and dark) Stampin’ Blends. 4. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark ink on 3/4” x 1/2” Pretty Peacock Cardstock, sprinkle with white embossing powder, and heat emboss. 5. Assemble the card and decorate with Frosted Iridescent Dots as desired.
Here is another sample using the Snowy Delights Bundle! Give them a try and send these cozy cards to those you love this Winter Season!
I have loved Embossing Folders since the moment I saw the magic of them! When I signed up as a demonstrator 20+ years ago, I always wanted to light table and brass dies. It was on my wish list for years! AND THEN……the Big Shot came out and I was swooning. This thing cuts, embosses, and is just pure magic! I had to get it!
Look at how amazing this card is with just a simple embossed layer and a greeting! So easy and quick to create and so many different looks you can achieve! There are so many fabulous embossing folders that are great for a background or just a bit of texture for your project!
Here I used Pool Party for the card base! Then I took a piece of Pool Party 2 Tone Cardstock measuring 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ and embossed it with the Pressed Flower Embossing Folder! Before adhering it to the card front, I ripped the top and bottom for some additional texture and color! Since the 2 Tone Cardstock has a white core, you get that layered look without additional cardstock! For the greeting, I stamped the message in Pool Party Ink from the Love & Courage Stamp Set and punched it out with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch! I added some ribbon behind the greeting and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!
What is your favorite embossing folder?!?! Give this card style a try and then share yours on my Facebook Page!!! I would love to see it!
Using letters on your card to create a fun greeting is super cool! The POP of the greeting stands out! Have you ever tried coloring the letters?!?! Check out these TWO alphabet fun cards!!!
Card Measurements: Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Thick Cardstock (large panel): 5” x 3-1/2” Basic White Thick Cardstock (small panel): 4-1/2” x 3”
Instructions:
Score 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold in half to create your card base!
Die cut the letters and apply a thin layer of glue to the back. Let dry until tacky.
Place the letters on the smallest card panel. Ink blend and stamp over the letters and onto the panel.
Remove the letters to reveal the “Thank you” sentiment. (Save the letters to make the second card.)
Adhere the smaller card panel to the larger panel, then to the card base.
Add embellishments.
Use the leftover letters to create this fun card! How fun is that to create 2 cards with 1 technique?! I love it! Will you be giving this alphabet fun technique a try?! Check out the supplies listed below so you can create this exact card!
When I think of Christmas, I think of family, food, and fun! Our Annual Christmas Cookies in Carrollton is by far my favorite tradition. This sweetest Christmas card just reminds me of that fun tradition and the joys around the holiday!!!
MEASUREMENTS: Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock for jars: 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ Real Red Cardstock for jar lids: 3″ x 3/4″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side): 4-1/4″ x 3/4″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (dark side): 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″ Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper: 4-1/4″ x 1/2″
INSTRUCTIONS:
Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base!
Stamp the jar images in Memento Black ink on 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock; stamp the snowman in Memento Black ink in one of the jars; stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink in the other jar. Stamp the jar lids in Memento Black ink on 3″ x 3/4″ Real Red Cardstock. Cut out the jars and lids using the Sweet Jar Punch.
Color the snow with the blue watercolor pencil. Use the Blender Pen to soften the coloring!
Cut left edge of 4-1/4″ x 3/4″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side) at an angle.
Assemble the card and add Linen Thread.
Do you love to color?!?!? Is it relaxing for you?!?! I like it in small increments! I also sometimes struggle with watercoloring because it comes out different each time. My advice to myself and you is to just have fun and remember it is made with love, not perfection!
I have been having so much fun with the Extraordinary Flora Stamp Set, coordinating Dies and Washi Tape! Unfortunately the Washi Tape keeps going unavailable because you all are loving it so much too! Don’t worry though because I am sharing two fun projects using just the stamps and dies!
For the Congratulations Card, check out the tutorial below!
MEASUREMENTS: Lost Lagoon Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock panel: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock strip: 3/8″ x 2-1/2″
INSTRUCTIONS: ~ Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base! ~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Then die cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. ~ Next, stamp the floral image from Extraordinary Flora twice in Lost Lagoon ink on the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock panel. Color the floral images using a Blender Pen and Lost Lagoon ink. Adhere the panel to the card. TIP: Squeeze your closed ink pad to create a pool of color in the lid. If you prefer to keep your ink pad clean, press a Clear Block into your ink pad and use that as your color palette! Dip your Blender Pen in the ink and let the coloring begin!
~ Then die cut the largest square shape from the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Lost Lagoon Two-Tone Cardstock scrap piece using Stylish Shapes Dies. Next, cut down the top and bottom to 1-3/4″ so that the stitched edge shows only on the sides. Adhere it to the card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals! ~ Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 3/8″ x 2-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock strip. Adhere it to the Lost Lagoon piece. ~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Die cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!
I just love flowers and these Extraordinary Flora cards make me happy! You could create this same card in a different color too! Which color would you use? Let me know in the comments below! I think Highland Heather would be stunning!
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We have been sailing through this summer with lots of fun, swimming, and family time! It’s been the best and I’m going to be a bit sad when school starts! I’m also back and forth on wanting the routine of school and enjoying our whatever schedule we have now! I can want both, right?!?! Well back to stamping for a bit this morning with the Sunrise Sailing Bundle!!!!
This card uses the Sunrise Sailing Bundle!
MEASUREMENTS: Basic White Cardstock scrap piece: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” Basic White Cardstock sentiment: 1/2” x 3” and 2-1/4” x 3-3/4” Fresh Freesia Cardstock card base: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Fresh Freesia embossed layer: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
INSTRUCTIONS: ~ Fold Fresh Freesia Cardstock in half at 4-1/4” to create a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” card base. ~ Emboss Fresh Freesia Cardstock using the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder. ~ Blend Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, and Pretty in Pink ink on Basic White Cardstock. Die cut the ship pieces and birds. ~ Make a tag shape by trimming off the corners from 2-1/4” x 3-3/4” Basic White Cardstock using Paper Snips Scissors. Adhere the tag to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. ~ Adhere the small ship to the card; adhere the large ship with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. ~ Stamp the sentiment in Balmy Blue ink on a piece of 3/8” x 2-3/4” Basic White Cardstock. Adhere it to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. ~ Embellish with Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems as desired.
I hope you enjoyed this fun tutorial on using Blending Brushes to create a fun background! Here is another fun sample using the same Sunrise Sailing Bundle and creating a fun background with Blending Brushes!
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I have really been loving this Flip Flap style of card and find myself creating it over and over in different designs. I’m not sure what to call it so I’m going with Flip Flap! LOL Here’s hoping you love it and try it out too!
The best part about this card is that you can use both the front and back of a sheet of Designer Paper!!! Eeee That is super fabulous especially when creating with the Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper! I just love flowers!!!
Start with a piece of cardstock (Garden Green) measuring 8-3/4″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 5-1/2″. The flap will be on the right hand side folding in! Layer a piece of Designer Paper on this right side flap measuring 3″ x 4″. I love measurements like this because then there is no waste in a sheet of 12″ x 12″ Designer Paper.
Next, layer a piece of coordinating cardstock (Secret Sea) on the “inside” of the card in the center measuring 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″. Then adhere a piece of cardstock (Garden Green) measuring 8-1/2″ x 3″ and scored at 4-1/4″ onto the inside layer. This creates a mini card in the center of the full size card! Layer a piece of Florals In Bloom Designer Paper to the front flap measuring 4″ x 2-3/4″.
Since I felt this paper was so beautiful and I didn’t want to cover it, I went with a very simple greeting for the front! Using the Sweet Blooms Stamp Set, I stamped Hello In Secret Sea Ink and then added a little leaf to the side. Since I didn’t want the leaf to over shadow the greeting, I stamped off once for a lighter look. The leaf was stamped in Garden Green. Using the To The Point Punch, I punched out the greeting but trimmed off the extra. Again, I didn’t want a huge greeting to hide the pretty flowers. The greeting was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then I embellished with a few Secret Sea In Color Flat Pearls!
For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Basic White Cardstock measuring 4″ x 2-3/4″. You can always stamp a greeting of your choice on this piece. I added a little leaf from the Sweet Blooms Stamp Set in Garden Green Ink!
I hope you try out this fun Flip Flap Card yourself! Be sure to share it with me if you do! I have been using almost every Designer Paper Pack with this card design and loving them all! Check out the supplies below if you wish to recreate this card exactly! Want an amazing deal on these products?? Check out Stampin’ Up’s Special going on this month!