Modern Christmas in Green

Modern Christmas in Green

My favorite patterned paper for creating with this holiday season is Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. I so love the gold, black, and white combination.

Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

However, I appreciate the traditional holiday colors of red and green. In today’s post, I share how I used this paper and transformed it into a Real Red and Old Olive beauty.

Measurements and Details

  • Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Old Olive Two-Tone cardstock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 and dry embossed with Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder
  • Sand embossed image. drag Old Olive ink pad across embossed panel.
  • Tree pattern from the Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper blended with Old Olive ink.
  • Punch circle with 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch.
  • Layer on Real Red cardstock die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Sentiment from Holly Jolly stamp set stamped with Real Red ink on Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock and die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins.
  • Real Red 1/2-inch Shiny Ribbon

Here’s another version below. I just used regular Old Olive cardstock instead of the two-tone cardstock. Which version do you like best?

Stampin' Up!'s Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper

And, here’s another using Shaded Spruce and gold.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this card.

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Click here to learn how to earn a free card kit through the end of November using the Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Ornamental Christmas Free Tutorial

I love the black, gold, and white color scheme of Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection. It’s just so elegant and stunning. However, I realize that many people prefer the traditional holiday colors of red and green. So, I created a card sporting a traditional theme.

Please enjoy a free Christmas card-making tutorial.

Peace & Joy Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Ornamental Christmas (165991)
  • PAPER – Christmas Tags & More 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (165907), Real Red Cardstock (102482), Basic White Cardstock (166780)
  • INK – Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084), Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (147089)
  • OTHER –Real Red & White Baker’s Twine (164051), Traditional Sparkling Sequins (165875), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Real Red Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”, 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Christmas Tags & More 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper – one plaid panel 5 ¼” x 4”, one Crumb Cake design 4 ¼” x ¾”
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine – 18”

Instructions:

  • Attach the 5 ¼” x 4” DSP to the Real Red card base.
  • Stamp the tree image in Garden Green ink on the right-hand side of the 4 ¼” x 3 ¼” Basic White Cardstock panel.
  • “Mask off” (cover up with a Post It Note) the words “Wishing You” from the stamp. Carefully ink the Peace & Joy portion with Real Red ink. Remove the Post It Note before stamping on the white card stock beneath the tree.
  • Add 4 ¼” x ¾” Crumb Cake DSP strip to the left-hand side of the white stamped piece.
  • Wrap baker’s twine around the panel twice and tie a bow.
  • Pop up this panel on card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add three red sequins.
  • Place remaining white cardstock piece in the middle of the card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I appreciate your support of my paper crafting business. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any others.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Modern Christmas Gift Card Holder

Modern Christmas Gift Card Holder

Wow, I just love the gold, white, and black designs in Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection. The Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper is gorgeous with all of the gold accents; the Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine is elegant; and the Ornamental Christmas Bundle lends itself to an array of Christmas card designs.

In today’s post, I offer directions for creating a holiday gift card holder using elements from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection. In addition, be sure to watch the video included in this post to see a host of other handmade greeting cards featuring this suite. So many options.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Black cardstock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Basic Black cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 9 3/4, scored at 3 1/4 and
  • Modern Christmas DSP measuring 4 x 3 (2 pieces), 4 1/8 x 2 (1piece), and 3/4 x 3 (1 piece)
  • Basic White cardstock measuring 4 x 3
  • Gold Foil circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Die
  • Gold heat embossing on Basic Black punched with 2 3/8 inch Circle Punch
  • Gold Striped Ribbon
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins

Here’s a look at the inside:

Modern Christmas Gift Card Holder

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this gift card holder. But, there’s more! I share a nice variety of other holiday cards that I’ve created with elements from this suite!

Love this suite and want a taste of it for yourself? This month, receive a free card kit featuring elements from this suite when you purchase $50 or more (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) from my online store. Here’s a look at the cards. Click here to read more about this great offer.

November Card Kit Offer

Please let me know if you have questions. I’m happy to help!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Banner Sayings Card Sample

Banner Sayings Card Sample

This week, I’ve been playing with some brand-new Stampin’ Up! products: the Banner Sayings Bundle and the Lasting Linen background stamp set.

These products are part of Stampin’ Up!’s newest Online Exclusives release. See the fresh products in a PDF flyer by clicking here. Or, hop right to the online store by clicking here.

Today’s card features the Banner Sayings Bundle — a fun stamp set filled with an array of awesome sentiments and a punch offering three different banner punch features.

Banner Sayings Bundle

Measurements and Details

  • Thick Basic White cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 12, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Floral Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Basic White cardstock piece die cut with Textured Notes Dies
  • Five DSP strip punched with the Three Banner Punch
  • Sentiment stamped with Secret Sea ink on Basic White cardstock. Punch with Three Banner Punch.
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

Earlier this week, I shared two other cards using the Banner Sayings Bundle and the Lasting Linen Stamp Set. See the cards below. Click on the pictures to see the post.

Banner Sayings Thank You
Lasting Linen Celebrate

I hope you enjoy these samples. Please let me know if you have questions about them. I’d love to help.

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Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Lasting Linen Celebrate

Lasting Linen Celebrate

There’s just something satisfying about creating with brand-new paper crafting products! In today’s post, I use items from Stampin’ Up!’s newest Online Exclusives Release: the Lasting Linen Stamp Set and the Banner Sayings Bundle. Click here to see a PDF of the brand-new offerings. Or, click here to shop the store directly.

Lasting Linen Stamp Set
Banner Sayings Bundle

I love this simple, but striking card. See below for more information to help you make this card at home.

Measurements and Details

  • Crumb Cake card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Stamp Lasting Linen with Crumb Cake on card front
  • Secret Sea cardstock measuring 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
  • Basic White cardstock layer measuring 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 stamped in Crumb Cake with Lasting Linen Stamp Set
  • Flower die cut (Beautiful Motifs Dies) and Peaceful Garden 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper. (Hint: Apply Stampin’ Up!’s Adhesive Sheets to the back of the glimmer paper before die cutting.)
  • Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea ink on Basic White cardstock and punched with Three Banner Punch.
  • Linen Thread
  • Low-Profile Sparkle Dots

Click here to see another card I created with these two new sets.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoy this project.

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Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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