An easy Gift Card idea for Christmas with free project sheet

December 1, 2025

I shared this pretty card on last week’s video. It has an option for a gift card hidden inside.

Isn’t it pretty? I featured the Modern Christmas suite here with the specialty DSP and the Ornamental Christmas bundle seen here.

I just love the font on the greetings and the unique coordinating dies in this bundle.
My colors are classy in Black, White and Gold foil. You might notice two different embossing folders on the White layer. One is the Traditional Wreath 3D and the other is the Forever Plaid 3D.

There is a scored line on the front layer to create a pocket for a gift card inside. I used a punch to create a bit of interest on it.

What do you think of this color combination for Christmas? I worried some might not like it but everyone at my Clubs loved this card. The Modern Christmas designer paper seen here is gorgeous with it’s fun patterns.

I did heat emboss the greeting with Gold embossing powder and punched it out with the Labeled with Love punch. The bits of Gold foil all over this card really make it special!

I created a free project sheet for this card and also a video with tips & step by step directions. Click here to print or download it.

You can watch the video below to see how to assemble this card. There are also two more projects you’ll want to see!

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Cheers & Sips card with the Everyday Arches dies; video & free project sheet too!

July 15, 2025

A simple fun fold with the Everyday Arches dies and the Cheers & Sips suite.

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I fussy cut the two drinks from the designer paper for the front arch. The inside arch has the drink, umbrella and greeting stamped from the images in the set. The card base is Old Olive and scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4". To get the arches lined up I encourage you to adhere the inside arch first and then close the card. Now adhere the front arch to match. Easy!

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There's a free project sheet I created for you here. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Cheers & Sips Celebratory card

The Cheers & Sips bundle is unavailable right now; but should be back in stock any day now. Click here to see it.

Below is the video for this card and TWO more with this neat bundle and the coordinating Celebratory Sips DSP seen here. I love this colorful & unique paper; it's something completely different!

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Super neat fun fold card that’s easy with my tips! Free project sheet & video tutorial

July 14, 2025

You're going to love this neat fun fold card I'm sharing today.

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It doesn't look like much of a fun fold card does it? Look a bit closer to the right pink flap on this card; see how it's sticking up a bit at the bottom? That's where it opens.

I featured the Sentimental Framing stamp set seen here on the pretty greeting here.

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The layered circles are from the Spotlight on Nature dies and the 2 3/8" circle punch. The leaf die-cut is from the Gallery Blooms dies. My colors include Bubble Bath with Mossy Meadow & Blackberry Bliss.

Here's how it opens. The horizontal strip holds the right side of the card base closed with a type of 'latch'.

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I hope you watch the video below to see how easy this fold is.

Here's the free project sheet with measurements & a supplies list: Download Sentimental Framing latch fold card

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3 Stamping Tips you need to know!

July 11, 2025
I thought I'd share some of my favorite tips with you today.
- how to use a ruler – some people find this extremely challenging
- standard card sizes and layers
- which ink to use when coloring with markers
First up is the ruler and card measurements. Understanding measurements can make card making so much easier!

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I hope the above graphic helps you when you're creating a card. Save it or print it out.

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Next I have a helpful photo for coloring your stamped images. It's very important to use the correct ink to prevent smearing as you color.

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I do also want to share a few more tips for coloring:
- Use Stazon ink when coloring with colored pencils, blender pens, water painters or when picking up our Classic ink from your ink pad.
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Lastly is a list of the three types of stamps Stampin' Up! offers. It might be hard to read so I'll share the details in this list:
1. Photopolymer stamps are entirely transparent and adhere to your clear block. They're flexible and easy to use; especially with 2-step use.
2. Clink stamps are made of high-quality rubber. They cling like crazy to our clear blocks.
3. Distinktive stamps are a photo-realistic image with a special texture that give added depth and dimension with a single stamp.
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*I hope one or more of these tips help you. Let me know which one or two you learned from today.

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