Create Beautiful Christmas Cards with Sentimental Wishes

November is here and it’s not too early to start thinking of Christmas cards.  Last month’s card class theme, All About Christmas, celebrated the upcoming season.  One of the cards from the class is a beautiful fun fold card featuring the Sentimental Wishes Bundle. Not only does this card feature the bundle but it also highlights the gorgeous Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP).  See the stocking and bow on the card front, it’s die cut from the DSP. I am giving you fair warning – you’ll be cutting lots of pieces for layering!  But it’s the multiple layers that make this fun fold even more special.  So, my suggestion is to cut multiples of the layering panels for several cards at once.  If your time is limited, you’ll have everything prepped to assemble at your leisure.  

You’ll find an assembly video and the cutting dimensions below the card’s photo.

fun fold card featuring Sentimental Wishes Bundle

Assembly Video
Cut and Score Dimensions for the Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold Card
  • Shaded Spruce Cardstock:
    • card base – 11” x 5 1/2” score at 1 3/4”, 3 1/2”, 5 1/4” & 7”
    • folding panel – 6 1/2” x 3 1/8” score at 3 1/4”
  • Basic Beige Cardstock:
    • one piece – 3 3/4” x 5”
    • 4 pieces – 1 3/8″ x 5 1/8″
    • 2 pieces – 3″ x 2 7/8″
  • Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • 4 pieces pattern one – 1 1/4″ x 5″;
    • pattern two – 2 7/8″ x 2 3/4″;
    • stocking & bow to die cut
Reminder:

Class To Go Options are available.  The theme for this month is “A Little More Christmas” (the deadline for ordering is November 11.) In December, the class is featuring the beautiful Marbled Elegance Suite Collection.  You can find details on each of the class options in the CLASSES TO GO section.

My next post will feature another of the cards from the “All About Christmas” class so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!

Happy Crafting!

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Perennial Lavender Z-Fold Card

In today’s post I’m sharing another of the cards from the February card class featuring products from the Perennial Lavender Product Suite. Building on the last post featuring a fun fold, this design is a double Z-fold card. The Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper provides a beautiful backdrop for the die cut leaves and the Paper Butterfly Embellishment. The card also uses the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder to cut and emboss the sentiment.

Cut Dimensions for the Perennial Lavender Z-Fold Card:
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ and 1-1/4″ x 11″, score both at 2-3/4″ & 5-1/2″
  • Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper: (2 pcs) 2-1/2″ x 4″; 5-1/4″ x 4″‘; 1″ x 5-1/4″; (2 pcs) 1″ x 2-1/2″
  • Basic White Cardstock: 1-3/4″ x 2-1/2″; 5-1/4″ x 4″
Assembly Video

Note: If you want to see how to use the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder, it is demonstrated in the Perennial Lavender book fold card video. You can find the video on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@CreativeStampingwithMargaret.

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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.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

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Little Monkey Cascading Fun Fold Card

Hey stamping friends, today’s card will have you smiling! It’s a cascading fun fold card featuring the Little Monkey Bundle from Stampin’ Up! The card is one of the feature cards from the August 2023 focusing on different fun folds. The fun fold features each monkey from the stamp set on a different cascading panel. For the sentiment, the masking technique is used to continue the sentence onto the adjoining panel. If you want to learn how to recreate this little monkey cascading fun fold card, be sure to watch the video.

How To Video for the Little Monkey Cascading Fun Fold Card

 

Cut and Score Dimensions:

  • Pecan Pie Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 11” (score on the 11” side at 4” and 6-3/4” – fold as shown in video)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock: 4” x 4”; 4” x 2-1/2”; 4” x 4”
  • Basic White Cardstock: 3-3/4” x 3-3/4”; 3-3/4” x 2-1/4”; 3-3/4” x 3-3/4”; for stamping a piece approximately 5-1/4” x 4” or use scraps
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.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy crafting and enjoy the weekend!

Project Materials

Hello Harvest Fun Fold Card

This month’s kit-to go features the Hello Harvest Bundle and the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up! July-December 2022 Mini Catalog.  One of the cards is this Hello Harvest Fun Fold card.  The fun fold is the book binding fold variation has been rotated so that it opens from bottom to top.  Since I choose one of the black and white designer series papers as my base layer, I decided to keep the pumpkin white and bring in additional color by coloring the floral spray for the top of the pumpkin.  I think it was a great choice! What do you think?  

Project Materials for the Hello Harvest Fun Fold Card:
  • Hello Harvest Bundle
  • Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 4-1/4″
  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock 4-1/4″ x 11″, score at 4-1/2″ and 5-1/2″
  • Basic White Cardstock: 2 1/2″ x 11″ for stamping images
  • Basic Black Cardstock: 3/4″ x 4″
  • Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
  • Stampin’ Blends:
    • Daffodil Delight – Light & Dark
    • Pumpkin Pie – Light
    • Soft Suede -Dark
    • Balmy Blue – Light
    • Mossy Meadow -Light 
    • Real Red – Light
  • Versamark Pad
  • White Embossing Powder
  • Linen Thread
  • Amber Gems
ASSEMBLY VIDEO

REMINDERS

The Starter Kit promotion is ongoing through October 31. Now is a great time to join Stampin’ Up! 

 

When autumn rolls around, do you start thinking about cozy Christmas crafting projects? This November, Paper Pumpkin delivers this and more with its one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed crafting experience. This festive kit includes 12 fun, sparkly gift tags and (as always!) an exclusive stamp set—plus everything you need for a successful holiday crafting experience. 

ABOUT THE KIT – “From the North Pole”

This kit includes:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
  • Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
  • Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.

Finished gift tag size: 2″ x 3″ 

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet

North Pole Sacks Add-On

Item Number: 162416        Item Price: $4.00 USD 

Add-on details:

  • Includes 12 food-safe paper bags
  • Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
  • Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
  • Bag size: 4″ x 6″ 

Be sure to register no later than November 10, 2022 to receive the Paper Pumpkin “From the North Pole” tag kit.  Click here to register. 

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.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy crafting!

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Dutch Door Birthday Card

Today’s card features a fun fold.  It’s a Dutch door birthday card featuring the Happiness Abounds Bundle and the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper.  The Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper is gorgeous!  Best of all, focal flowers on the front panel are easily cut using the coordinating Blossoming Happiness dies.  Participants in the recent Stamp-a-Stack had fun making three of these cards.  

Dutch Door Happy Birthday Card

How do you create a Dutch door card? Start with your card base (4-1/4″ x 11″) and score at 5-1/2″. Next, cut the front panel in half at 2-1/8″ and then trim along the fold seam from the top to intersect and remove the top piece.  In the photo below, you can see the decorated panel and card interior.  

Hues of Happiness Dutch Door Birthday Card Materials & Measurements:

  • Happiness Abounds Bundle
  • Coastal Cabana Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ (score/cut as noted above)
  • Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ (interior panel); die cut 3 of the large flowers and 2 smaller flowers from designer paper
  • Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (interior panel); 2″ x 5-1/4″ (die cut with Blossoming Happiness panel die); 1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (for sentiment); scrap to stamp/die cut leaves
  • Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
  • Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends
  • Brushed Brass Butterflies
  • White Baker’s Twine

And for embellishing the envelope, stamp with Coastal Cabana ink and color using the Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. 

With the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper, there are many colors of the spectacular flowers. So you’ll be able to create cards in a variety of pink, yellow, purple and blue hues.  

REMINDERS

‘Tis the season to make your own Christmas cards with the Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit contains whimsical designs of Santa and his reindeer in a classic Christmas color palette which is sure to match various styles of holiday décor and look great on mantles everywhere. 
Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 festive cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. These cards are sure to bring the warm holiday spirit. 
And word from the North Pole is that this kit coordinates with next month’s Paper Pumpkin tag kit and the special add-on product! With so much coordination between products, you’ll have a breeze at creating a cohesive look for all your holiday gifting needs. Make this season the most wonderful time of the year for your loved ones—and for yourself!

Don’t delay – the last day to subscribe to the October Paper Pumpkin Kit is October 10.  You can subscribe here

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.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy crafting!

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