Christmas Lodge in Blue

Instead of the traditional red and green used in most holiday cards, I decided to make another one that could be sent to any of your friends who you wish to send holiday wishes even if they don't celebrate Christmas.

Baja Breeze cardstock is my card base, and then an added layer of Whisper White that was embossed with the Snow Burst embossing folder, and then sponged with Baja Breeze ink.  My oval was cut with the Big Shot and the house was stamped in Early Espresso ink and some Dazzling Diamonds was added for some sparkle.  I used Crystal Effects as my adhesive for the Dazzling Diamonds, and it gives it a really nice soft look.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze #111352, Whisper White #100730

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Lodge #123767 wood or #123769 clear, Holiday Happiness #120786 wood or #120792 clear

Ink:  Baja Breeze #111833, Early Espresso #119670

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Snow Burst Embossing Folder #123096, Frame Oval Scallop Bigz Die #114521

Punch:  Large Oval #119855

Ribbon:  Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding #122331

Embellishment:  Dazzling Diamonds #102023, Crystal Effects #101055

Non-traditional Holiday Card

If you would like to spread holiday wishes to your friends who do not celebrate Christmas, go for colors other than the traditional red and green. 

My Whisper White cardstock base was embossed with the Snow Burst embossing folder, and then another layer of Whisper White was stamped with the Hello, Doily stamp in Versa Mark ink and then embossed with silver embossing powder.  A large neutral brad was placed in the center, and the whole layer was placed on with dimensionals.  I also embossed the Happy Holidays sentiment as well.  

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730

Stamp Sets:  Hello, Doily #122845, Holiday Happiness #120786 wood or #120792 clear

Ink:  Versa Mark #102283

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096 (Holiday Mini), Silver Embossing Powder #109131, Dimensionals #104430

Embellishment:  5/8" Neutral Brad #112533

Punch:  Large Oval #119855

You still have time to order products to make your own holiday cards and projects.  Just go to my on-line store and place your order and have the items shipped directly to your home.  Share the joy of Christmas and the holidays by making your own handmade items. 

If you are stuck on gifts for someone on your list here are a few things I have made in the past and will probably do so again this year: 

..make a box of handmade cards for all occasions and add a roll of postage stamps.

If they love creating -

..make up card kits for those who love to stamp.

..purchase a Stampin' Up! gift certificate through me and let them shop away.

..make a ribbon bundle using a variety of Stampin' Up! ribbon.

..make a gift box full of embellishments like buttons and brads.

..put together an adhesive bundle adding dimensionals, snail, sticky strip, etc. so they are never without their favorite adhesive

..create precut Designer Series Paper or cardstock packs.

and the list goes on.  I know I love getting Stampin' Up! products for Christmas, and I know you probably know someone else who would too.

Simple Joy Card

Want a simple card for the holidays, just add some embossing to your layer and you are on your way to creating a pretty, yet easy to make card.

Cherry Cobbler cardstock is my card base with a layer of Whisper White that was embossed with the Northern Flurry embossing folder.  I rounded the edges with the 3/16" corner punch and added some rhinestones.  My ornament was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink and then punched out with the ornament punch and placed on with dimensionals.  The embossing folders add so much texture and really dress up any card or project, and are priced right at just $7.95 each.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler #119685, Whisper White #100730

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler #119669

Stamp Sets:  Delightful Decorations #115517, Tree Trimmings #1167222

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder #120902, Dimensionals #104430

Embellishment:  Rhinestones #119246

Punches:  3/16" Corner #119871, Ornament #119847

Dazzling Diamonds Christmas Tree

I love how adding some Dazzling Diamonds to the Christmas Tree in the Christmas Lodge Stamp Set really makes it sparkle and gives the look of snow. 

The card base is Garden Green cardstock that was embossed with the Snow Burst embossing folder.  To that I added two die cut Top Note pieces, the bottom Real Red piece is full size, and the top Whisper White piece was cut down to layer on top.  I stamped my tree in Garden Green ink and then added some Crystal Effects to the branches and sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds on top.  

You can also apply Dazzling Diamonds using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, or the 2-Way Glue Pen, but I like how the Crystal Effects adds almost another layer of dimension.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Garden Green #102584, Real Red #102482, Whisper White #100730

Ink:   Real Red #103133, Garden Green #1022272

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Lodge #123767 wood or #123769 clear (Holiday Mini), Petite Pairs #122495 wood or #122497 clear

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096, Top Note Bigz Die #113463

Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds #102023, Crystal Effects #101055

Door Prize Winner

Cathy Long is the winner of my door prize from today's craft fair at Plainfield Township Fire Company.  Congratulations Cathy, and thanks for stopping by.  Your pack of note cards will be mailed next week.

Come to Bethlehem

White embossing on a dark background really brings out the images on today's card.

Always Artichoke cardstock was embossed with the Snow Burst Embossing Folder and then placed on my Whisper White card base.  My image was stamped on Night of Navy cardstock using Versa Mark ink and then covered with White Embossing Powder which was set using my Heat Tool. To get the top sentiment on straight I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig for precise alignment.  Some Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon was added to the corners for some extra embellishment.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Always Artichoke #105119, Night of Navy #100867

Stamp Set:  Come to Bethlehem #118732 wood or #120592 wood

Ink:  Versa Mark #102283

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096 (Holiday Mini), Heat Tool #100005, White Embossing Powder #109132, Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049

Ribbon:  Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta #109070

Holiday Happiness

It's hard to believe it is time to start thinking of making Christmas cards.  Halloween just ended, Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, and then Christmas.  Boy, do we sure pile a lot of holidays into a few short months.  But, luckily I love creating cards and gift items for the holidays and have all of the supplies to do it too.

Today's card is a base of Crumb Cake that was embossed with the Snow Burst embossing folder.  I layered some Always Artichoke seam binding on the one side, and then added my layers of Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.  I stamped my tree and ornamnets on the tree using Always Artichoke, and Cherry Cobbler ink, and I used some retired Gold ink for the star. 

If you wanted to get a bit fancier, try adding some buttons or cutting out the ornaments and placing them on with dimensionals like the sample in the Idea Book and Catalog.  There are so many cute ways to decorate the tree, all it takes is a little bit of imagination.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake #120953, Cherry Cobbler #119685, Whisper White #100730

Stamp Set:  Holiday Happiness #120786 wood or #120792 clear

Ink:  Always Artichoke #105219, Cherry Cobbler #119669

Ribbon:  Always Artichoke Seam Binding #121000

Punch:  Large Oval #119855

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096 (Holiday Mini), Dimensionals #104430