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Country Wreaths & Christmas Barn card ideas by the Flowerbug’s


This week I've been proud to share my Team Christmas card swaps from our October swap event.  I am thrilled with the quality of our swaps each and every month!  

Today's projects feature some pretty bundles in the 2022 Holiday catalog by Stampin' Up!  First is a fabulous card by Candy with the Cottage Wreaths bundle. 

Oct Candy Country Wreath

Her colors include Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, White & Crumb Cake. 

Details:

  • It's an easy fun fold card; she trimmed off 1" on the right side of her card front to reveal the Lights Aglow DSP on the inside edge.  
  • She textured the Crumb Cake layer with the Timber 3D embossing folder. 
  • Silver 3/8" edge ribbon and Festive Pearls are the embellishments

Oct Candy Country Wreath

Next is a book binding fun fold card by Mary; she also featured the Country Wreaths bundle. 

Oct mary Country Wreath

A book binding card is made by adding an extra score line to your 4 1/4" X 11" card.  Score at 4 1/4" and 5 1/2". 

The DSP layers are 3/4" X 3 7/8" and 3 7/8" square.  Red layers are 7/8" X 4" and 4" square. 

She used the Gingham Cottage DSP on her card front and Real Red & Garden Green card stock. 

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Lastly today is a beautiful scene made by Roxann with the Christmas Barn bundle seen here.  

Oct Roxann Christmas Barn

Her colors include Cherry Cobbler, White & Mossy Meadow.  She used Blends markers to color the images and our new Very Best Trio tag punch on the corners.  

Here's her inside view: 

Oct Roxann ChristmasBarn

Stay tuned for more incredible swap cards by my Team. 

*Love swapping?  Or maybe you like discounted products?  Consider joining my Flowerbug's Team!  The Starter Kit has bonus free dollars this month!  Check it out below:   

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  • EASY 5 at a time cards with Leaves of Holly


    I created a set of gorgeous Christmas cards on last week's FB Live video using my two templates.  

    Leaves of Holly cards 5

    I used the Leaves of Holly bundle seen here and these colors – Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Real Red & Cherry Cobbler.  My Soft Succulent card bases are either 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" or 4 1/4" X 11".  

    I did use a few images from Merriest Moments stamp set as well.  

    Here is the main template that you stamp on.  It shows the cutting measurements that give you 5 pieces for your card fronts.  I frequently use these measurements for the inside of cards; especially when I make a bunch at a time.  Instead of just 4 layers you get 5 from one piece of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock. 

    Each piece measures 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" 

    5 in one cutting template

    In the photo below I stamped on the Basic White card stock (shown on the right) and then cut that into 5 pieces using the template above.  I stamped down the center mostly, leaving open areas in each section so I could stamp a greeting.  If it didn't work out (or I just want to), I add a die-cut or punched greeting. 

    To see how I did this the link for the video is here.

     
    Leaves of Holly cards 5

    Here's the other template for the colored layer under the stamped White piece.  In my case it's Cherry Cobbler. Each piece measures 4 7/8" X 3 5/8" giving you a narrow edge, but all 5 from one sheet with very little waste!  Love that! 

    5 at a time layers template

    What do you think?  Are you going to try the 5 at a time templates?  

    Leaves of Holly 5

    Click here or on the photo below to watch the video; it really is super easy. 

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  • The Gorgeous Leaves of Holly bundle is not just for Christmas!


    The Leaves of Holly bundle is back!  It was unavailable for awhile but it's back in stock now.  

    I made this pretty card for last month's Flowerbug's Team swap.  The theme was Fall or Halloween.  I wanted to show that this bundle isn't just for Christmas.  What do you think? 

    Leaves of Holly fall swap

    I used Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss and a bit of Old Olive here.  The greeting is from the Charming Sentiments set seen here.  

    After I stamped the card panel I felt it was a bit busy so I added a layer of Vellum card stock over it.  I love the soft feel that the vellum gives!  

    Here's a peek at the Leaves of Holly bundle. It's full of pretty images and wonderful dies.  The greeting die-cut with the leaves attached is my very favorite; see it on the bottom left below. See it in my store here. 

    LEAVES OF HOLLY BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

    For added texture I added sponging around the edge and on the die-cut leaves.  

    Leaves of Holly fall swap

    You can see another group of cards I did on a video I just shared.  It features my 5 at a time templates.

    Click here or on the image below to see it: 

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  • Santa Express ‘quick cards’ in a kit to go


    I love creating cards with our Memories & More cards & envelope products.  They are so fun and easy to create special cards with.  Look! 

    Santa Express all .

    These cards are one of my October Card Kits to Go options this month.  I have another kit featuring the Lights Aglow specialty designer paper too.  See that one here. 

    The kit includes enough product to make 10 cards and lots more!  The PDF tutorial includes 6 bonus card ideas for your leftovers. 

    *You'll receive a share of the Memories & More cards (3 X 4" & 4 X 6" in size), the sticker sheets, acetate overlays and laser-cut sheets, 10 printed cards and envelopes (4 X 6" size), a share of Red rhinestones and the PDF tutorial too.  All for $28!  

    This kit to go will be mailed out at the end of October; add on another kit and save on postage.  I have several to choose from. Opt in by October 19th.  See all kits here.  

    Click here to get yours. 

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