Merriest Trees Card

 

Imagine taking a romantic walk on a starry, snowy evening and coming across a Christmas tree tied with cheery red bows. This Christmas card evokes that kind of experience. SUPPLIES Stamp Set – Merriest Trees (photopolymer 162043) *Purchase as the Merriest Tree bundle (162048) with the Merriest Trees dies and save 10%. Inks – Versamark (102283), Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad (147111), Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110) Paper including cutting dimensions – Night of Navy Cardstock [CS] (100867) 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored and folded at 4 ¼” for card base; Basic White Cardstock [CS] (159276) 4 ½” X 2”, 4 ½” x 3 ½”, 5 ¼” x 4” for inside; Real Red Cardstock [CS] (102482) Scrap; Gold Foil Sheet (132622) scrap  And Accessories – Merriest Trees Dies (162047) *, Adhesive Sheets (152334), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powders (155554) – white, Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Take Your Pick (144107), Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392), Mini Cut & Emboss Machine (150673), Acrylic Blocks F (118483) and H (118490) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stamp the large tree on the 4 ½” x 3 ½” piece of Basic White CS with Mossy Meadow ink. If you have a Stamparatus or other similar item, use this for best results. 2. Rub the embossing buddy over the image then stamp the detail image with Versamark. Apply the White embossing powder and use the Heat Tool to melt the powder. Then cut tree out with corresponding die and die-cutting machine. 3. Free-hand cut the 4 ½” x 2” piece of Basic White CS lengthwise in a curvy cut for snow drifts. Reverse one of the pieces to make a second drift. Adhere the bottom layer to the card front with Stampin’ Seal. Apply seal to just the bottom and sides of the second piece and adhere on top. 4. Apply adhesive to the tree and slip the bottom between the two layers of Basic White CS. 5. Apply adhesive sheet material to the back of the scraps of Real Red and Gold Foil Sheets then cut out 5 bows and 5 stars using the various star dies. 6. Use your Take Your Pick to remove the paper backing of these die-cuts and apply them to the card front. 7. Stamp ‘love & joy’ on the bottom right corner with Night of Navy ink. 8. If desired, stamp ‘to you and yours’ on the 5 ½” x 4” piece of Basic White CS and adhere to the inside of the card.

Beary Christmas Joy Fold Card

I absolutely LOVE the bears in the Beary Cute Stamp Set (page 24 Mini)! With the coordinating punch, you can punch out some darling little bears for your Christmas cards. Supplies for this card: Stamp set: Beary Cute (162016) Paper: Balmy Blue Card Base (146982) Basic White (15927) Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper (162015) Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708): Balmy Blue (147405) Accessories: Beary Cute Punch (162022); Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins (162029); Scalloped Contours Dies (155560); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430) Measurements: Balmy Blue Cardstock 8 ½” x 4 ¼” (scored at 5 ½”); 8” x 3” (scored at 4”) Basic White 4” x 2 ¾”; 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper Stars Pattern 5 ¼” x 4”; Paws 4” x 2 ¾” Instructions · Score the Balmy Blue card base at 5 ½”. Adhere the Beary Christmas DSP 5 ¼” x 4” to the inside of the card base · Adhere the Paws DSP piece to the front of the card base · Cut the Scalloped Contours Die using the Basic White 4” x 2 ¾” and the 3rd from the largest die · Punch out the bear with the red sweater using the Beary Cute Punch · Adhere the bear to the Scalloped Contour die Basic white piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals · Score the Balmy Blue piece 8” x 3” at 4” · Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento to the left of the bear on the Scalloped Contour Basic White piece. Adhere to front of the 8” x 3” piece. Make sure the Balmy Blue piece opens up on the left side when placing the focal piece · Adhere the Basic White 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” piece to the inside of the 8” x 3” piece. Stamp the small snowflake on this piece. · Adhere the 8” x 3” piece to the inside of the card, lining it up top and bottom and about ¾” from the right side. The above piece will “sandwich” the left side of the card as shown in picture. · Adhere three of the Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins in blue to the front of the focal piece. Here is the card open

October Paper Pumpkin

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin 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. Keep reading to learn more!

ABOUT THE KIT

Kit Name: Home for the Holidays

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

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Festive & Fun Alternates....

This is basically the same card as the one for the Tuesday Project Sheet.  The main difference is that I used the BEARY CHRISTMAS 12" X 12" designer series paper (162015) on page 23 in the Mini Catalog for the background.

This is the TINY CHRISTMAS TREES DIE (162114) that you can find on page 13 in the Mini Catalog.  It cleanly and easily cuts the tiny trees ~ which you could save for a cute shaker card!!

Another alternate.  I used the die on the foil and layered it over a piece of Basic White cardstock.  Same card/different look.  Join me for a Christmas Card Class.  I have two at the end of the month and both of them support the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters here in Norfolk.  I will have all supplies for you, my donation.  You pay $30 for the class and that money is donated to CHKD.  

CLASS on Thursday, September 28, from 10 AM to Noon.

CLASS on Saturday, September 30, from 10 AM to Noon.

THE CAT/ART STUDIO

2758 Murray Avenue, Norfolk

Text 757-641-9354 to reserve your space!

 

Tuesday Project Sheet

I made this fun card last weekend using the FFESTIVE & FUN stamp set on page 13 in Stampin' Up's Mini Catalog.  I used the TINY CHRISTMAS TREES DIE and the GRANNY APPLE GREEN FOIL for the background and colored Mr. Giraffe with the blends ~ Real Red, Wild Wheat, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green.  I also added ENAMEL EFFECTS in Real Red to add a 3-D effect to the ornaments on the tree!  Print off the Project Sheet and enjoy this silly card.

Download FESTIVE & FUN GIRAFFE

A Walk in the Forest DSP

Card created by Marion Swaim

 

’Tis the season of giving and you can help make the holidays merry and bright for everyone! With each purchase of the A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to support organizations dedicated to spreading cheer and providing support to those in need. The pack contains 12 -12”x12” sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. Some images coordinate with the Merriest Trees Dies (p. 69 September – December 2022 catalog) and Beary Cute Punch (p. 67 September – December 2022 catalog). Acid free, lignin free. Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock. Create delightful tags, Christmas cards or scrapbook pages with this pack of paper. A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper Order number: 162377 A Walk in the Forest ~ the cute bear on the DSP can be punched out with the punch from the BEARY CUTE BUNDLE (#162023) on page 24 in the Mini Catalog. Card Recipe: Cardstock: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Basic White Ink: Memento Black, Pretty Peacock Accessories: Glittered Organdy Ribbon (colored with a Dark Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends), Adhesive Backed Snowflake, A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper, Paper Snips, Wintry 3D Embossing Folder, Christmas Classics Dies

And more ~ available Sept. 6

 

                                                                

 

Horse & Sleigh Bundle

The ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH SUITE COLLECTION is available in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES part of the Stampin' Up! website ~ just google 'stampinup.com/online-exclusives'.  The designer series paper is wonderful ~ winter scenes to use for all of your winter cards.

First Christmas Card Class of the season...

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So Very Merry continued...

I used the WHITE CENTER SPECIALTY PAPER on page 127 in the annual catty.

The paper is on the left side and comes in five colors ~ Lemon Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon, Night of Navy, Berry Burst and Fresh Freesia.  The center of the paper is white so that when you tear it the white edges show through.  You have to tear with your thumbs and forefingers and only on one side, the other side will not have the white edge.

I used the STYLISH SHAPES DIES to create the sentiment above the angel.  Let me know if you would like the Project Sheet for this card.  Susan Elise