Beautiful cards made with the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit!
I created these pretty cards with the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit. It's meant to be used as an advent calendar but I thought they'd make great Christmas cards.
I will not be surprised if this kit sells out soon. It's gorgeous! The envelopes for the advent calendar are approximately 3" X 4"; a good size to add a treat inside.
I added Mossy Meadow & Cherry Cobbler card bases, some textured strips of the same colors and a few greetings.
The greetings mostly cover up the numbers printed on the wood & gold paper elements in the kit.
For greetings I used the Brightest Glow (annual catalog) and Beary Cute (Holiday catalog) along with circle punches and Tailored Tags dies.
We made these projects at my October Flowerbug's Team meeting. So pretty but super easy!
You could make up to 25 cards using this kit just by adding card bases, a few layers and greetings. The red adhesive-backed sequins, Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler and craft twine all comes in the kit.
While you're shopping our kits be sure to check out the huge selection of kits in our Kit Collection. These kits are all inclusive and can be the answer to quick, seamless crafting or a fabulous gift for any creative person. See them all here.
A unique fun-fold card with Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder tips with video & free project sheet
For last week's video I highlighted the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder. Once I used it I was hooked! It's fast & easy! I hope you watch the video here or below; you'll be amazed!
The cards today are both unique fun folds that can easily include a gift card option.
This card features Misty Moonlight, White & Fresh Freesia. The pretty paper is the Flight & Airy designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. It's free with a $50 order. See it here.
Here's how the card opens. See the gift card inserted into the left side pocket? It's so easy to make – a simple cut on the front layer up to the score line. Then adhere the outer and lower sides to form a pocket.
I cased this card from my friend Susie Wood; she is a master designer of fun fold cards. See here blog here; she usually posts measurements and great directions.
I lover her style so much! She used the Poetic Expressions designer paperand the gorgeous Thoughtful Expressions bundle; both from the 2024 Spring catalog.
Notice I changed the side I cut the gift card on; see the difference in the two cards below? I wanted to see how it worked and it is just fine either way.
I used the new brayer to add ink to the folder, added the large die, then white card stock before I ran it through my Cut & Emboss machine. I got a nice handful of inked and embossed greetings! It's so very cool; I hope you watch the video!!
This Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder comes with a set of dies too. See it here.
My colors include Pebbled Path, White & Petal Pink. The pretty papers are from the Softly Stippled designer paper seen here, also in the 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog. It's free with any $50 purchase from Stampin' Up! through February; or while supplies last.
The floral paper I used is originally white with Pebbled Path; I added Petal Pink ink to the flowers with a sponge dauber.
Note the layered scalloped labels under the double-layered greeting. These are from the Thoughtful Expressions dies seen here. They're a gorgeous set of dies you will want to consider. Originally I did not get the coordinating stamp set, but I did order it now because I've seen so many beautiful samples using it. We're all enablers!
Below is a sample of the many ways you can ink the greetings. I cannot say how much I love this folder & dies bundle!
The top two in bold Pebbled Path were embossed and cut from White paper. After I cut and embossed them I rolled the inked brayer over them very, very lightly. *see video!
Celebrate & Thank you with a thin inking were done by inking the folder with the brayer, adding the die and White card stock, then running it through the Cut & Emboss machine. *it cuts and inks at the same time; with one pass!
The Love You was done with both of the above techniques. Pebbled Path inside the folder and afterwards I brayered Petal Pink over the raised area.
Below is the video you can watch to see these techniques using this amazing Hybrid embossing folder in action. Don't forget to follow me on YouTube!
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January Specials:
Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog
Stampin' Up! is now releasing TWO new kits each month this year! They're part of the Kit Collection and a fabulous option for many crafters.
Most kits feature cardmaking but there are quite a variety available. See the card kits here and the crafting kits here.
Our collection is frequently changing as new kits are released and the availability of previous kits fluctuates. To know which kits are available it's best to look in the online store here.
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First up is the Rock Legend kit. This is perfect for teens or musicians! It's sometimes difficult to find cards for this age group but they nailed it!
This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Create with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!
It would also make a great gift for teens or someone with teen kids or grandkids. See it here.
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Next is the Panda Friends kit:
This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!
This would be a perfect kit for kids. It's easy with no inky mess since the greetings are printed. It's all inclusive so it's a complete kit; ready to go. See it here.
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January Specials:
Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog
Bee Mine Fun Fold card kit to go; or choose the tutorial option. *limited quantities available
The cute Bee Mine designer paper is the focus of these colorful fun fold cards in this pre-cut kit to go. It's so reminiscent of my school days! The 10 cards include 5 designs, all of which are special fun folds.
You have a choice of the pre-cut kit or the PDF tutorial. Reserve your pre-cut card kit here – it's $28 plus shipping & includes the following:
10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts and punches
1/2 pkg Bee Mine designer paper; cut into 6 X 12"
a share of the Sweet Sorbet 1/4" ribbon
a share of Adhesive-backed Hearts & Flowers
the PDF tutorial (valued at $15)
*I have a limited quantity of these kits; reserve yours while supplies last
Order the PDF tutorial here; it's $15 and includes measurements, step by step directions, photos & a supplies list
The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment; check your junk folder. The pre-cut kit is mailed out at the end of January (barring any back-orders).
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