Ornamental Christmas Peace & Joy

Ornamental Christmas Peace & Joy

Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection has been my “go-to” for holiday crafting. I just love the black and gold and white color combination. I’ve used it to create so many gorgeous Christmas cards and projects.

Modern Christmas Suite Collection

Today, I’m offering a free card-making tutorial to guide you in making your own holiday cards.

Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Ornamental Christmas (165991)
  • PAPER – Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (165990), Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Basic White Cardstock (166780) Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
  • INK – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
  • OTHER – Black & White and Gold Baker’s Twine (166005), Traditional Sparkling Sequins (165875), 2 3/8” Circle Punch (161345), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders (165597), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Basic Black Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper – one black and white tree panel – 1” x 5 ½”, 3 x 3 white tree panel
  • Gold Foil – 3” x 3”, 5 ¼” x 1 ¼”
  • Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine – 24”

Instructions:

  • Emboss the top half of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the Glass Embossing Folder.
  • Stamp the “Wishing You Peace & Joy” sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the lower right corner of this embossed piece.
  • Attach 1” x 5 ¼” Modern Christmas DSP to the 1 ¼” x 5 ¼” Gold Foil. Glue this to Basic White panel, just above the stamped sentiment.
  • Wrap baker’s twine around this panel and tie a bow.
  • Attach to Basic Black Card base.
  • Punch desired tree image from Modern Christmas DSP with 2 3/8” Circle Punch.
  • Die cut 3” x 3” Gold Foil with Stylish Shape circle.
  • Glue these circles together.
  • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add to card front on the left-hand side.
  • Add three Traditional Sparkling Sequins.

I hope you enjoy this free, card-making tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping-related projects.

Thanks so for stopping by today!

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

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December Free Card Kit Offer

December Free Card Kit Offer

In December, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy. When the kits ship, I’ll email you a basic PDF to help you put the cards together.

Click here to read all of the details about this offer.

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Christmas Words Holiday Card

Stampin’ Up!’s Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder gives you the “easy button” for creating your handmade holiday cards. I love using the folder with the Gold Foil. The sentiments really pop! (And, right now, it’s on the Last Chance list.)

Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder

Measurements and Details

  • Old Olive cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Traditions of Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (flower pattern) measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/2
  • Traditions of Christmas DSP (5 1/4 x 1 1/2)
  • Real Red cardstock strip measuring 5 1/2 x 3/4
  • Gold Foil embossed and die cut with the Christmas Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder. Choose from among the 21 different sentiments. So many choices!
  • Gold & White Baker’s Twine

Check out this blog post for other ideas on how to use this folder on your holiday cards.

Thanks so much for visiting m blog. I hope you enjoy this quick and easy handmade holiday card. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.

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

Free Card Kit with Purchase in December

December Free Card Kit Offer

In December, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy.

Read this post to get all of the important information.

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Christmas Words Collage Cards

Christmas Words Collage Cards

There’s still time to make your own Christmas cards! In today’s post, I share a few samples of quick and easy cards using just a couple of Stampin’ Up!’s products: The Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder and the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder. These two products can give you the easy button! Enjoy the array of sentiments that can be added to almost any card front — 21 in total. You could create 21 different holiday cards with just one piece of 6 x 6 Gold Foil. And, the best news, these two items are now on sale.

Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder
Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder

Measurements and Details

  • Thick Basic White cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4 embossed with the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder
  • Gold Foil sheet measuring 6 x 6, embossed with the Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Choose any of the 21 gold foil sentiments to adorn the front of a card.
  • Attach to card front with adhesive.
  • Add any ribbon. I used the Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine and the Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4-inch ribbon.
  • Gems add a nice touch. I used the Traditional Sparkling Sequins.
  • Mix and match your gems and ribbons to get different looks.

Here’s another sample using the Noel sentiment and the Gold & White Baker’s Twine. So classic looking!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder

And one more using the ‘Tis the Season sentiment and the Black & Gold Baker’s Twine.

Stampin' Up! Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share step-by-step directions for creating handmade holiday cards using Stampin’ Up!’s Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder and the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder.

I hope you enjoyed these featured products today! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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

Free December Card Kit

December Free Card Kit Offer

In December, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy.

Read this post to get all of the important information.

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December Free Card Kit Offer

December Free Card Kit Offer

While Stampin’ Up!’s Peace on Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set lends itself for holiday card crafting, it also offers a variety of sentiments to show you care.

In December, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy.

When the kits ship, I’ll email you a basic PDF to help you put the cards together.

These cards feature Stampin’ Up!’s Peace on Earth Bundle and the Peaceful Garden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Peace on Earth stamp set and Secret Sea ink pad as well as your favorite adhesive. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash.

Click here to shop. Be sure you’re enrolled in the rewards program and opt in for contact so I can send you the kit.

(Note: Offer not valid with BOGO sale or orders associated with class attendance.)

Happy stamping!

Thank you for visiting my blog and choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

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

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Label Me Grateful Christmas

Label Me Grateful Christmas

I’m a little late to the party with Stampin’ Up!’s Label Me Grateful Bundle. It’s been available for a number of months. I just recently purchased it because I really wanted one of the sentiments! It seems to lend itself to thankful and grateful-themed cards.

Label Me Grateful Bundle

But as it sat on my craft table, I realized it would be perfect for any theme, including Christmas. So, today, I share a handmade greeting card using this bundle and a other Stampin’ Up! products. Be sure to watch the video to see how this card comes together.

Measurements and Details

  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Traditions of Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4. I love the gold accents in this gorgeous patterned paper.
  • Vellum cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 4
  • Pool Party cardstock die cut with Label Me Grateful die
  • Image (from Stampin’ Up!’s Jolly Holly stamp set) stamped in Cherry Cobbler
  • Three flowers (Label Me Grateful Dies) die cut with Cherry Cobbler. Hint: I added a touch of gold foil behind the flower centers.
  • Two leaves (Label Me Grateful Dies) die cut with Gold Foil
  • Cherry Cobbler gems

How to Video

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

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy today’s featured card. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.

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

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