Stampin' Up!: March Christmas Cards

If you follow my blog, you know that I having been doing Christmas cards each month so that when the Christmas rush comes, I have one thing done! These are then already to be addressed (I use an Excel document for my address that I keep updated every year) and mailed! 

These are my cards from March. Yes, they were completed in March! I'm very sad that Welcome Christmas is on the retiring list. I have LOVED this set since I first laid eyes on it. It just has a very classic/traditional/vintage Christmas feel to it.

Here's a close up of one. You can see that I embossed the red panel with Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder. The ribbon is the polka dotted scallop ribbon but I used the backside of the ribbon so you don't see the polka dots.

Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Short & Sweet

Ink: Basic Black

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: Basic Black scallop polka dot ribbon, Petals a Plenty embossing folder, glue dots

You'll see the stamp set Short & Sweet on this card too. It is also on the retiring list! Don't miss out on your favorites that won't be around much longer!

Happy Stampin'!

Shelley

Old Fashioned Christmas

As I promised, here's another one of my WOW swaps. This one uses a technique called Cracked Glass. The oval image is stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock with Soft Suede ink. I sponged Crumb Cake on the edges. Then I covered the entire surface with VersaMark ink and Clear embossing powder. Then I used my heat tool to melt the embossing powder. I did that 6 times to get a thick layer of embossing powder. Then I put the oval into the freezer for about 15 minutes. This cools the image down so that you can then crack the embossing. I then rubbed some Soft Suede ink into the cracks.

Stamps: Welcome Christmas

Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Neutral DSP, Soft Suede taffeta ribbon, Clear embossing powder, Eyelet border punch, Pearls, dimensionals, sponges

This card reminds me of an old fashioned Christmas!

Happy Stampin'!

Shelley

Welcome Christmas Cards

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know that I am part of a group that is trying to get Christmas/Hanukkah cards completed early so that no one is scrambling in December to complete these cards. There is enough to keep us all busy! Well, each month we are creating a certain number of cards so that we have enough to take card of our card lists. I have chosen to make 16 each month. I know that it's a lot but my husband is a pastor and I give out cards to many of the members of our church. He also receives gifts for Christmas and I use these cards at thank yous too!

These are my August cards. Yes they were completed in August. The 31st to be exact around 10pm! Most important thing is that they got done and I wasn't late! The first shot is all 16, have to prove that I'm actually making 16!

Here's a close up.

Stamps: Welcome Christmas

Ink: Baja Breeze

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Accessories: Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon, Petals-a-plenty embossing folder, Frost White shimmer paint, Ticket corner punch, glue-dots, finger dauber, Ovals die, Backing to DSP, Rhinestone

How are your Christmas cards coming? Haven't started yet? I am having a class on Tuesday, September 13 at 7pm at my house where you will make 16 cards total and get envelopes for $25! This is one of the cards that we will be creating! Reserve your spot now!

Happy Stampin!

Shelley

December Club Projects

Yes, I know that I'm behind on posting my projects! Trying to get caught up and then better at posting!

This card was a lot of fun to make! We started out with a piece of Whisper White cardstock, placed circle punched from copy paper and some copy paper that was torn for the ground were placed on the cardstock. Then we sponged Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy and stamped the snowflakes. Stamp the tree and kids. Then add some 2way glue and some glitter. Place it on the card, tie some ribbon and there you have it!

Stamps: Season of Friendship, Welcome Christmas

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Accessories: Early Espresso ribbon, 2-way glue, Dazzling Diamonds, sponges

Next we created a mug out of paper. Then added some hot chocolate and candy cane and you have a great little gift to give! Isn't this cute?

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Organza ribbon, 1 3/4" circle punch, large oval punch, sticky strip

The last project we made was Tanya's adorable snowman! You can find the instructions HERE. He was so fun to create! Thanks, Tanya!

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Northern Frost die, Northern flurry die, Snowflake punch, button embosslit, word window punch, white gel pen, frost white shimmer paint, sponge dauber, rhinestone, Real Red satin ribbon, Basic Black marker

Happy Stampin'!

Shelley