SPARKLE OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

I hope you had a “Merry and Bright” Christmas!  Brian and Lia came over to help us celebrate, so we had a good time.  We had our Christmas meal on Christmas Eve:  a Butternut Squash Galette, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Grape Salad, Rolls, and Strawberry Cake for dessert.  I didn’t take any pictures of the food, but it was good.

I still have a couple of projects to share with you, so will get on with it!

This card was inspired by one designed and made by Anne Marie Hile, stampinanne.com, post dated November 14, 2021.

MY RECIPE:

     STAMPS:  Sparkle of the Season

     CARDSTOCK:  

          Smoky Slate:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Basic Black:   4 x 5-1/4

          Basic White:  3-7/8 x 3-7/8

          Basic Black:  3-1/8 x 3-1/8

          Smoky Slate:  3 x 3

          Pattern Party DSP:  2-7/8 x 2-7/8

          Pattern Party DSP:  1-1/8 x 3-7/8

               SCRAPS:  Smoky Slate

               INSIDE:  

                    Basic Black:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

          INK:  Memento Black

          ACCESSORIES:  Harvest Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Matte Black Dots, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Wonderfom Snowflakes, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder

The Pattern Place DSP is a hostess item in the Annual Catalog.  It has a lot of pretty colored patterned papers on one side and lots of black and white colored prints on the other side.  The inside looks like this:

HOW I MADE IT:

1.  Use Memento Black ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp sentiment using Memento Black ink on upper left corner of inside Cardstock.  

3.  Use Memento Black ink to stamp snowflakes on lower left corner of inside Cardstock.

4.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of Cardstock.

5.  Add rhinestones to snowflakes.

6.  Emboss Basic White Cardstock using Timeworn Type Embossing Folder and SU Die Cut Machine.

7.  Adhere Embossed Basic White Cardstock to right side of Basic Black Cardstock.

8.  Adhere strip of Pattern Party DSP to left side of Basic Black Cardstock.  Tie White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon around the strip of Pattern Party DSP.  Adhere panel to front of card base.

9.  Adhere Pattern Party DSP to Smoky Slate Cardstock; adhere panel to Basic Black Cardstock.  Adhere panel to center of Embossed Basic White Cardstock on the right side of the front of the card base.

10.  Use glue dots to adhere Wonderful Snowflake to center of Pattern Party DSP.

11.  Stamp sentiment using Memento Black ink on a scrap of Smoky Slate Cardstock.  Cut out using long die from Harvest Dies.  Cut off ends of die cut to make straight ends.  

12.  Attach sentiment to front of card base using dimensionals.

13.  Add Matte Black Dots (see sample for placement).

Thanks so much for stopping by today; I still have a couple of Christmas projects to share.  I got distracted by cooking and other things and missed posting for a few days.  

Happy stamping,

Linda

SNOW WONDER CHRISTMAS CARD!

Hi, Friends,

Today has been a busy one—lots still to do before Saturday!  But I did get two or three major items on my to-do list crossed off, so that is progress!  Hope you are doing well with whatever you need to get finished.

I am sharing yet another Christmas card today.  This one uses the stamp set, Snow Wonder.  We made it as one of the projects for November Play Day, and then it was on my last two card buffets.  Although this stamp set was available last year, I did not purchase it until this year.  It is an awesome set in that it is easy to color and actually a fast project, especially for one that is colored with markers.  I like the way that it looks blended after you color it, too.

I used the snowflake design from the Peaceful Place DSP.  There isn’t a good way to show it in the picture, but the snowflakes are all shimmery and make the card look really awesome!

MY RECIPE:

     STAMPS:  Snow Wonder

     CARDSTOCK:  

           Basic Gray:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

           Smoky Slate:  4 x 5-1/4

           Peaceful Place DSP:  3-7/8 x 5-1/8

               SCRAPS:  Basic White, Smoky Slate

               INSIDE:

                    Smoky Slate:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

     INK:  Memento Black

     BLENDS:  Pumpkin Pie (D), Real Red (D), Old Olive (D), Smoky Slate (L)

     ACCESSORIES:  Stitched Rectangle Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

On the inside, I stamped the wreath in Memento Black ink and colored it with Blends Markers:

HOW I MADE THE CARD:

1.  Use Memento Black ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp wreath using Memento Black ink on lower right corner of inside panel.  Color using markers.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper to Smoky Slate Cardstock.  Adhere to front of card base.

5.  Stamp snowman using Memento Black ink on scrap of Basic White Cardstock.  Color using markers.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

6.  Attach snowman panel to front of card base using dimensionals.

7.  Stamp sentiment using Memento Black ink on scrap of Smoky Slate Cardstock.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

8.  Adhere sentiment to snowman.

9.  Add rhinestones (see sample for placement).

We bought the girls (the kittens) a new “climber” that they have really enjoyed.  Here is a picture of Chloe sitting on it:

Hope you enjoyed my project for today!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stamping,

Linda

 

WHIMSICAL TREES CHRISTMAS CARD!

Hi, Friends,

It is getting closer and closer to Christmas and my to-do list is still pretty long.  Hope you are getting everything you need to do done!  

Today I want to share with you a card using the stamp set Whimsical Trees and the Whimsey and Wonder DSP.  The Whimsey & Wonder DSP is one of my all-time favorites—so many pretty soft colors and whimsical designs!  It is so pretty that you can really just let it shine, and not have to do much in the way of stamping.  So this is a simple card that turned out beautifully!

MY RECIPE:

     CARDSTOCK:

          Mint Macaron:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Soft Succulent:  4 x 5-1/4

          Whimsey & Wonder DSP:  3-7/8 x 5-1/8

          Soft Succulent:  3-1/8 x 4-1/8

          Whimsey & Wonder DSP:  3 x 4

               SCRAPS:  Mint Macaron

               INSIDE:  

                    Soft Succulent:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

     INK:  Mint Macaron, Soft Succulent

     ACCESSORIES:  Tailor Made Tags Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Rhinestones

The sentiment is on a tag which has been popped up using dimensionals.  Those of you who stamp with me know that I cannot make a card without using dimensionals somewhere on the card!

The inside is also very simple:

I simply stamped the single tree on the corner!

HOW I MADE IT:

1.  Use Mint Macaron ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp tree using Mint Macaron ink on lower right corner of the inside panel.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper (design) to Soft Succulent Cardstock; adhere to front of card base.

5.  Adhere patterned paper (trees) to Soft Succulent Cardstock.  Adhere to center front of card base.

6.  Use Soft Succulent ink to stamp sentiment on scrap of Mint Macaron Cardstock.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

7.  Thread ribbon thru hole in tag.  Wrap linen thread around ribbon and tie the linen thread in a knot.

8.  Adhere tag to front of card base using dimensionals.

9.  Add rhinestones (see sample for placement).

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I still have a few Christmas cards to share, so check back soon!

Happy stamping,

Linda

TIDINGS AND TRIMMINGS CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

I missed posting a card for you yesterday; been busy trying to finish up Christmas cards!  Last night was the Red Bank Baptist Church Orchestra Christmas concert and it was amazing!  That is my favorite Christmas activity—it is nice to just sit back and relax and listen to music for a while!

Anyway, I have another card to share today:

This card uses the beautiful Tidings of Christmas DSP, a 6 x 6 paper pack available from the Annual Catalog.  The picture doesn’t really do this card justice.

RECIPE:

     STAMPS:  Tidings and Trimmings

     CARDSTOCK:  

          Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Cherry Cobbler:  3-3/4 x 5

          Tidings of Christmas DSP:  3-5/8 x 3-5/8

          Tidings of Christmas DSP:  1-1/2 x 3-5/8

               SCRAPS:  Basic White, Soft Succulent, Cherry Cobbler

               INSIDE:

                    Cherry Cobbler:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

INK:  Evening Evergreen

BLENDS:  Soft Succulent (L)

ACCESSORIES:  Stitched Shapes Dies (Retired), Circles Layering Dies, Ornate Layering Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Gilded Gems, Dimensionals

HOW I MADE IT:

1.  Use Evening Evergreen ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp leaf on lower right corner of inside panel using Evening Evergreen ink.  Color using marker.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper to Cherry Cobbler Cardstock.  Adhere Cherry Cobbler die cut at seam.  Adhere panel to front of card base.

5.  Stamp sentiment using Evening Evergreen ink on scrap of Basic White Cardstock.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

6.  Adhere sentiment to Soft Succulent scalloped circle die cut.

7.  Attach sentiment circle to front of card base using dimensionals.

8.  Add Gilded Gems (see sample for placement).

The inside is simple, just a simple leaf colored with the Soft Succulent Blend!

Hope your holiday preparations are going well!  Here is a picture I took of the orchestra last night:

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stamping,

Linda

ENCIRCLED IN WARMTH CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

Yes, I DO have another Christmas card project for you today, this time using the Encircled in Warmth stamp set.  Here is my card:

MY RECIPE FOR THIS CARD:

     STAMPS:  Encircled in Warmth, Sparkle of the Season

     CARDSTOCK:

          Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Old Olive:  4 x 5-1/4

          Heartwarming Hugs DSP:  3-7/8 x 3-7/8

          Heartwarming Hugs DSP:  1-1/2 x 3-7/8

               SCRAPS:  Basic White, Old Olive

               INSIDE:

                    Real Red:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

     INK:  Old Olive

     STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS:  Real Red, Old Olive

     ACCESSORIES:  Encircled in Beauty Dies, Ornate Layering Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies (retired), SU Die Cut Machine, Gilded Gems, Dimensionals

To make the sentiment two different colors, we used the markers to color directly on the stamp, “huffed” on the stamp, and then stamped it on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock.  It is important to use a water based stamp like the Stampin’ Write Markers when you color directly onto a rubber stamp.  Don’t use your Stampin’ Blends for this technique.

HOW I MADE THIS CARD:

1.  Use Old Olive ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp leaf image on lower right corner of inside panel using Old Olive ink.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper to Old Olive Cardstock.  Adhere Old Olive die cut at seam.  Adhere panel to front of card base.

5.  Use markers to color sentiment stamp (ONLY USE WATER BASE MARKERS TO COLOR DIRECTLY ON STAMPS).  “Huff” the stamp to moisten the ink.  Stamp on scrap of Basic White Cardstock.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

6.  Adhere Old Olive die cut to front of card base.

7.  Attach stamped sentiment to front of card base using dimensionals.

8.  Add Gilded Gems embellishments to front of card base (see sample for placement).

We made this card at November Play Day, and I also added it to my last two card buffets. 

 We got an awesome package from my sister yesterday:  her homemade chocolates!  My sister is an excellent chocolatier!  No, we didn’t eat them all at one sitting!

Hope you enjoyed my card project for today!  

Happy stamping,

Linda

SEASONS OF FUN CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

Today has been a dreary day here; we drove to the Northgate Mall area to pick up some dinner and the sun was shining there, but when we got home, it was still dreary and actually got foggy while we were eating. I have my furry friend, Chloe, sitting on the sofa with me while I type this.  There is a “Mouse for Cats” app that I have on my phone that she adores, so she is watching the mice running across my phone screen!  She will watch the silly thing for up to 15 or 20 minutes, so long as something more fun doesn’t come up!

I am sharing a card to day that uses the stamp set Seasons of Fun (a Hostess set in the July - December 2021 Mini Catalog).  Earlier this fall, I shared a Halloween card made with the same set.  Here is my card:

I think this card is so adorable, with the Charlie Brown Christmas tree and the little girl all bundled up!  I also liked the way that it coordinated with the tree designer series paper from the Tidings of Christmas DSP!

MY RECIPE FOR THIS CARD:

     STAMPS:  Seasons of Fun (Hostess Set), Christmas to Remember

     CARDSTOCK:  

          Soft Suede:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Mint Macaron:  4 x 5-1/4

          Tidings of Christmas DSP:  2-1/2 x 5-1/8

          Tidings of Christmas DSP:  1-1/2 x 5-1/8

          Basic White:  2-5/8 x 3-7/8

               SCRAPS:  Mint Macaron

               INSIDE:

                    Mint Macaron:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

     INK:  Early Espresso

     BLENDS:  Soft Suede (L), Mint Macaron (D), Evening Evergreen (L), Cherry Cobbler (D), Daffodil Delight (D), Crumb Cake (L), Smoky Slate (L)

     ACCESSORIES:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Braided Burlap Trim (Retired), Dimensionals, Rhinestones

HOW I MADE THE CARD:

1.  Use Early Espresso ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp sentiment on center top of inside panel using Early Espresso ink.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper to Mint Macaron Cardstock.  Adhere ribbon to seam of patterned paper.

5.  Adhere panel to front of card base.

6.  Use Early Espresso ink to stamp focal image on Basic White Cardstock.

7.  Stamp snowflakes on upper left corner, using Early Espresso ink.

8.  Color focal image, using markers.

9.  Adhere focal image to Mint Macaron scalloped die cut.

10.  Attach focal image to front of card base using dimensionals.

11.  Add rhinestones (see sample for placement).

I hope you enjoyed this project, and that you will visit again soon to see my other crafty projects!

Happy stamping,

Linda

SNOWBODY BETTER CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

I am stopping by with another Christmas card project this evening.  This one uses the Snowbody Better stamp set.  Who doesn’t love a bunch of cute snowmen?  And as long as you don’t mind just a bit of coloring, this one is pretty simple—not too many layers or complicated anything!

MY RECIPE:

     CARDSTOCK:

          Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Misty Moonlight:  4 x 5-1/4

          Trimming the Town DSP (retired):  3-7/8 x 5-1/8

               SCRAPS:  Basic White, Crumb Cake

               INSIDE:

                    Misty Moonlight:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8  

      INK:  Memento Black, Misty Moonlight

     BLENDS:  Poppy Parade, Mint Macaron (D), Misty Moonlight (L), Pumpkin Pie (D)

     ACCESSORIES:  Stitched Rectangle Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Rhinestones,

These snowmen are so cheerful!  They are sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face!

The inside is simple:  just a “snowball” present stamped in the lower corner of the inside panel and colored with a marker.

HOW I MADE IT:

1.  Use Misty Moonlight ink to stamp signature stamp on the back of the card base.

2.  Stamp present on lower right corner of inside panel using Memento black ink.  Color using markers.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper to Misty Moonlight Cardstock.  Adhere to front of card base.

5.  Use Memento black ink to stamp snowmen on scrap of Basic White Cardstock.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

6.  Color snowmen using markers.

7.  Attach snowmen image to front of card base using dimensionals.

8.  Stamp sentiment using Misty Moonlight ink on scrap of Crumb Cake Cardstock.  Cut out using die and SU Die Cut Machine.

9.  Adhere sentiment to front of card base.

10.  Add rhinestones.  See sample for placement.

Hope you are having a wonderful day today, maybe spreading some Christmas cheer by making and mailing some Christmas cards!  

Happy stamping,

Linda

DELIVERING CHEER CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

I am sharing another Christmas card with you today, one that uses the stamp set DELIVERING CHEER.   This card was inspired by one I saw made by my friend, Sandy Carlson (swap pictured on dostamping.typepad.com, post dated 8/5/21).

MY RECIPE:

     CARDSTOCK:

          Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Evening Evergreen:  4 x 5-1/4

          Pear Pizzazz:  3-7/8 x 3-7/8

          Painted Christmas DSP:  1-1/2 x 3-7/8

          Basic White:  2-1/4 x 4-1/2

          Evening Evergreen:  2-3/8 x 4-5/8

          Evening Evergreen:  3/8 x 3-7/8

               SCRAPS:  Crumb Cake

               INSIDE:

                    Evening Evergreen:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

     INK:  Early Espresso

     BLENDS:  Real Red (D), Old Olive, Evening Evergreen (L), Ivory, Petal Pink (D)

     ACCESSORIES:  Give It A Whirl Dies, Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder, SU Die Cut Machine, Linen Thread, Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals

I like the way you can change up this stamp set, with the different objects to put in the girls’ hands and the different clothing options.

The inside of the card looks like this:

HOW I MADE MY CARD:

1.  Use Early Espresso ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp packages on bottom right corner of inside panel using Early Espresso ink.  Color using markers.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere embossed panel and patterned paper to Evening Evergreen Cardstock.  Adhere strip of Even ing Evergreen Cardstock to seam.  Tie linen thread around Evening Evergreen strip.

5.  Adhere panel to front of card base.

6.  Stamp focal images on Basic White Cardstock.  Color using markers.

7.  Adhere stamped panel to Evening Evergreen Cardstock.

8.  Attach stamped panel to front of card base using dimensionals.

9.  Stamp sentiment on scrap of Crumb Cake Cardstock.  Cut out using die cut and SU Die Cut Machine.

10.  Attach sentiment panel to front of card base using dimensionals and adhesive.

11.  Add red rhinestones to tree (see sample for placement).

Our kitties are doing well; they (especially Zoe) take long naps during the afternoon.  I actually gave up some valuable real estate in the craft room so that they could be comfortable spending time with me while I craft:

Hope you are having a great day today and that you will stop by soon to see what is going on in my craft room!

Happy stamping,

Linda

ANGELS OF PEACE CHRISTMAS CARD!

 Hi, Friends,

Christmas is upon us and I do not have all of my Christmas cards posted (I have several to post yet)!  This year, most of my Christmas card projects were on my card buffets, so you may not have seen some of them.  My Angels of Peace card is one of my favorite cards!

I love the soft colors, the Wink of Stella on the angel wings, and the fact that the card uses the beautiful Whimsey and Wonder Designer Series Paper!

MY RECIPE:

     STAMPS:  Angels of Peace, Itty Bitty Christmas (Retired)

     CARDSTOCK:  

          Mint Macaron:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

          Old Olive:  4 x 5-1/4

          Whimsey and Wonder DSP:  3-7/8 x 3-7/8

          Whimsey and Wonder DSP:  1-1/2 x 3-7/8

          Basic White:  2-1/4 x 3-3/8

               SCRAPS:  Old Olive

               INSIDE:

                    Old Olive:  3-3/4 x 5

                    Basic White:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

     INK:  Memento Black, Mint Macaron

     BLENDS:  Mint Macaron (L), Old Olive (D), Soft Suede (L), Petal Pink (D), Flirty Flamingo (L), Ivory

     ACCESSORIES:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, SU Die Cut Machine, Elegant Faceted Gems, Wink of Stella, Fine Art Ribbon

HOW I MADE IT:

1.  Use Mint Macaron ink to stamp signature stamp on back of card base.

2.  Stamp sentiment at center top of inside panel using Mint Macaron ink.

3.  Adhere inside panels together; adhere to inside of card base.

4.  Adhere patterned paper to Old Olive Cardstock.  Adhere ribbon at seam.  Adhere ends of ribbon to back of panel.

5.  Adhere panel to front of card base.

6.  Use Mint Macaron ink to stamp sentiment at bottom of Basic White panel.

7.  Stamp angel image using Memento black ink on Basic White panel.  Color using markers.

8.  Adhere stamped image to scalloped Old Olive die cut.

9.  Attach stamped panel to card front using dimensionals.

10.  Add Wink of Stella to angel wings.

11.  Add Elegant Faceted Gems to front of card base (see sample for placement).

Here is what the inside of the card looks like:

For those of you who didn’t see the Facebook post, we have officially adopted the two sweet kittens, Zoe and Chloe!  Here is a family picture:

Thanks so much for stopping by today to see the Angels of Peace project!  

Happy stamping,

Lindah