I chose an 'easy' card so those who feel rushed in getting their Christmas cards made. Plus these cards use your DSP and an embossing folder too; both make a card special.
Join me here when I share some tips on making these fun and easy cards tonight.
Gather these supplies:
Card bases 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
White or neutral background layer 3 3/4" X 5", will be textured
Another layer 4" X 5 1/4"
'ornament' circles cut from DSP – mine are almost 3" around
Silver or gold paper (or other) for the top of the ornament
Twine or thin ribbon
Other items: Greeting stamps, ink, embossing folder, snowflakes
I made one card into an easy fun fold by folding the front of the card base back on itself. For this one I chose to add greetings from the Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set.
That pretty Gold paper is part of the Fine Shimmer Specialty paper in the Spring catalog. It has 2 each of 3 colors including Gold, Soft Succulent & Fresh Freesia. See it here.
I stamped a few flowers and leaves from the bundle and die-cut them out with the coordinating dies. Then I added a 1" strip of Soft Succulent to anchor the flowers and the die-cut greeting onto. The greeting is from the Framed Florets stamp set.
Below is a photo of the bundle; it's a 2-step stamp set which means there are two images that match and are meant to be stamped over each other. One is a solid image and the other is a detailed image. You can stamp both with the same ink, the solid in a lighter hue (stamp off once first) and the detailed image over it without stamping off.
Some people stamp the solid image first and add the detailed over it. I found it easier to stamp the detailed first as it's a darker ink and more difficult to see through. Try it both ways to see what works for you.
This pretty bundle qualifies you to receive a free Sale-a-Bration choice if purchased during February. See all of the choices here.
Next is a gorgeous card featuring this same bundle but also adding in the Fancy Flora DSP. See it here. The patterns remind me of palette painting and the color combos are amazing! The Stampin' Up! artists are incredibly talented.
I added a bit of the new Navy Bordered ribbon from the Spring catalog and a stitched circle die-cut from the Stylish Shapes dies. These dies are so popular they cannot keep them in stock. They are currently in low inventory 'again'!
They've updated the Clearance Rack with more products! Including stamp sets! But beware that many are in French. Be sure you get English if you want it. See it all here.
I made this pretty card using the In the Country stamp set from our Sale-a-Bration promotion. It's called a Triptych layout. It's a great way to showcase a detailed stamp set.
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