Today’s project features a Christmas Banner holiday card that is easy for mass production. There’s little stamping and the use of designer series paper layered onto cardstock completes the look. While I am using non-traditional colors, it’s easy to swap out the colors and use a designer series paper with a traditional holiday color scheme. Watch the video below to see how simple it is to make the Christmas Banner card. NOTE: The Christmas Banner Bundle is retiring soon! Order it soon – then you will have it available to use on next year’s holiday cards!
We’ll be using the new product suite, Country Floral Lane, from the Jan-April 2023 Mini Catalog to create 4 beautiful cards.
Kits include precut/scored cardstocks, designer series paper, embellishments, ribbons, die/punch cuts and any embossed pieces needed for projects. There are no stamped images or sentiments provided.
Video links will be emailed for instructions on completing the projects.
Option 1: Kit materials plus the Country Bouquet Bundle $50 + $7 shipping (or shipping waived if porch pickup)
Option 2: Kit materials only – $25 includes the shipping
Registration Deadline for Kit To-Go: January 9, 2023
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The Christmas Wishes Holiday Card features the Leaves of Holly Bundle from the Stampin’ Up! July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. It is one of the cards from November’s Holiday Card To-Go Class. In my monthly Card Class To-Go Kits, all papers are pre-cut, including die cuts or punch shapes, so recipients are able to assemble the cards following the card video instructions. The kits do not include the stamped images. Typically, I select a bundle or product suite as the focus. This allows recipients to purchase the featured stamp set or bundle to use for stamping. And of course, substitution with a stamp set already owned can be used.
However for the holiday card class, a variety of bundles were used. It was just too difficult to select one! This required card designs with minimal stamping of sentiments. Since one of my favorite holiday sets is the Leaves of Holly Bundles, I “had” to include a card featuring the bundle:) The dies made it easy to create the Christmas Wishes holiday card! In lieu of stamping the holly leaves, the dies cut the layering pieces for the holly and the holly berries. By die cutting two cardstock colors, it was easy to achieve shading. And the sentiment from the Leaves of Holly Bundle could be used or changed to another favorite holiday sentiment.
Project Materials for the Christmas Wishes Holiday Card:
Leaves of Holly Bundle
Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 4″ layering panel; 6″ x 2-1/2″ for envelope
Crumb Cake Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score/fold at 4-1/4″ for card base
Basic White Cardstock: 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ layering panel; 5-1/4″ x 4″ for interior; scrap for sentiment
Old Olive Cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 4″ for holly leaves base
Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 4″ for holly leaves overlays
Real Red Cardstock use scrap pieces for holly berries
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock use scrap pieces for holly berries
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
Glimmer Specialty Paper – Gold and Evening Evergreen scraps
Gold & Vanilla Satin-Edged Ribbon
Adhesive Sheets
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Glue Dots
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The in-person class was able to use the same bundle. However, the holly leaves and berries were stamped then die cut. That’s what’s wonderful with the Leaves of Holly Bundle, you can stamp the images or just die cut cardstock to create a beautiful card.
For the next several weeks, additional holiday projects will be share so be sure to subscribe to my posts. Plus I’ll be posting info on the January Card Kit To-Go soon! It will feature a new bundle from the new Mini Catalog.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program:
Thank you for shopping with me. Be sure to track your orders on my Customer Loyalty form.
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Again, thank you for placing your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Before I get into a brief description of today’s card, do you notice anything different on my blog? I have a new header! After 5+ years with my previous blog header, I decided it was time for an update. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the new look.
Now on to today’s project…the Candy Cane holiday card is one of the feature projects from this month’s class. It is also a card featured in the monthly kit to-go. The Candy Cane Dies and the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper combine to create a beautiful card. Best of all, the dies coordinate to cut the candy canes from the designer series paper. Notice in the card photo below, the candy canes face opposite directions…yes, there are two candy cane dies to match! Plus if you purchase the Sweet Candy Cane Bundle which includes the stamp set and dies, there are candy canes stamps facing in opposite directions too. This offers great design flexibility. I have prepared a video with assembly directions and a tip on adding shine to the candy canes.
Project Materials:
Sweet Candy Canes Lane Bundle
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper
Christmas Banners Dies
Vellum Cardstock
Basic White Thick Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Garden Green Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
White Glimmer Paper
Red Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
Brightest Glow Stamp Set
Stylish Shapes Dies
Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon Combo Pack
Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins
Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets
Assembly Video
I hope you have fun recreating this holiday card. For the next several weeks, additional holiday projects will be share so be sure to subscribe to my posts.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program:
Thank you for shopping with me. Be sure to track your orders on my Customer Loyalty form.
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Again, thank you for placing your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Recently, I participated in a card swap with other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators using products from the new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. My swap card uses the Leaves of Holly Bundle and coordinating Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper to create a holiday card. The Leaves of Holly bundle consists of the Leaves of Holly Stamp Set and the Holly Berry Dies. The beautiful designer series paper provides the perfect background for the sentiment. If you send lots of holiday cards and are looking for a design easy to replicate, look no further!
Swap cards are in the mail and I will be receiving cards from the other participants soon. I look forward to seeing the creations and will be sharing them with you in the near future.
Project Materials:
Leaves of Holly Bundle
Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 11″ (score and fold at 4-1/4″); 3-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ for die cut sentiment panel
Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper: pattern one base layer 1: 5-1/4″ x 4″; pattern two layer: 3-3/4″ x 3″
Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 4″
Real Red Cardstock: 3-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
Red Rhinestone Jewels
Assembly:
Add the Boughs of Holly (pattern one) to the Basic White Thick Cardstock base.
Layer the Mossy Meadow and the Real Red cardstocks. Add to center of card.
Next, add the Boughs of Holly (pattern two) to the Real Red cardstock layer.
Die cut the label using the Holly Berry Dies.
Stamp the sentiment in the center of the die cut label using the Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad. Add to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Complete by embellishing with the Red Rhinestone Jewels.
REMINDERS
The July – December 2022 Mini Catalog is now “live” and available for product ordering. In addition, one of the biggest promotions of the summer, Sale-a-bration has launched. Be sure to check out the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-Bration Brochure. During Sale-a-Bration, for every $50 and $100 you spend, you’ll earn FREE exclusive products from the brochure. Depending upon the amount you spend, you can mix and match products from the brochure. Best of all, several of the products coordinates with products from the July-December 2022 catalog. The Sale-a-bration promotion will end on August 31. Be sure to check out the FREE Sale-A-Bration Host set you will receive with a $300 order.
And if that’s not enough…If you’re considering joining the Stampin’ Up! team as an independent demonstrator, now’s the time to do it! Sign up during our Sale-A-Bration event and the Making Plans Collection will be automatically added to your Starter Kit for FREE. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy all the perks of being a demonstrator—early access to our products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income doing something you love, and so much more! And personally, I think one of the best perks is meeting other people that enjoy being creative! Click here to learn more about joining the fun. Plus, you’ll become a member of my Playtime with Paper team and receive the rewards that I offer to members.
It’s important to remember, it’s up to you if you wish to make it a business or if you just want to enjoy the discount on products and early access to products. Many enjoy the perks being “hobbyist”.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
This week I am sharing a variety of Delicate Baubles gift tags. Last week you were shown a clever creation using the Delicate Baubles Die. The Delicate Baubles Dies are used again for these tags. By using a variety of cardstocks and designer papers, it quick and easy to make the gift tags. Create a variety of gift tags for your packages by selecting cardstock or designer papers to coordinate with wrapping papers. If you don’t already own the Delicate Baubles Dies, be sure to order them soon. The dies are on the Last Chance List! It’s definitely a die set you’ll be able to use each holiday. Check out the video below for tips on creating the Delicate Baubles gift tags.
Here’s the list of papers that were used for the gift tags:
Merry & Bright: Gingerbread & Peppermint Designer Series Paper & Rainbow Glimmer Paper
Joy: Silver Foil, Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper & Smoky Slate Cardstock
Christmas Tree: Evening Evergreen Cardstock, Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper & Vellum
Assembly Video:
See how easy it is to create elegant gift tags using the Delicate Baubles Dies! Remember, the dies are retiring soon so place your order while the dies are still available. Just click on the link under Project Materials for ease in ordering the dies.
Thanks for stopping by today! Happy crafting,
REMINDERS
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Remember for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Project Materials:
The current host code is: WW7SPXXB (good until January 5, 2022). Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
This cute Elf Christmas Gift Tag uses the Delicate Baubles Dies. The idea for creating an elf using the dies is from Connie Babbert at www.inkspiredtreasures.com. She has an array of cards using the dies for holiday characters. When I saw the elf on the card she created, I knew it would make a cute gift tag. Just so you know – the Delicate Baubles Dies are on the Last Chance List and will be retiring soon so don’t hesitate, place your order ASAP. In the video below I show you how easy and fun it is to create a gift tag using the dies.
Materials for the Elf Gift Tag:
Delicate Baubles Dies (use arabesque shape)
Granny Apple Green Cardstock 3” x 8-1/2”, score & fold at 4-1/4”
3 stripes of 1/8”Real Red cardstock, scrap of Real Red cardstock for collar
Gold Foil (scrap)
Ornate Frames Dies
Basic Black 1/2” x 3-1/4” & 1/2” x 3/4”
Champagne Rhinestones
Gold Ribbon
Hole Punch
Video Tutorial
Now, you know how easy it is to recreate the Elf Christmas gift tag. I made several elf tags to embellish gifts under this year’s Christmas tree.
My next post will also feature more gift tags using the Delicate Baubles Dies. Remember, the dies are retiring soon so place your order for the dies while the dies are still available.
Thanks for stopping by today! Happy crafting,
REMINDERS
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Remember for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Project Materials:
The current host code is: WW7SPXXB (good until January 5, 2022). Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
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