Have a Crafty Christmas

Unwrap the excitement of crafting each day for twelve days with my Have a Crafty Christmas offering. Open one package every day to discover a special holiday card or project to create at your leisure. Each packet contains all of the cut and die cut ingredients you’ll need to complete the day’s special design, including a project sheet with a photo and instructions. In addition, you’ll be able to reuse the packaging for holiday gifting.

For just $75 (+ $10 to ship), you receive twelve holiday themed cards and/or projects, the Traditional Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set, a full package of Traditional Sparkling Sequins, and a surprise or two. You’ll find greeting cards, a gift card holder, a tag, and ornament and more.

Here’s a sampling of some of the bags!

To order the Have a Crafty Christmas offering, complete this Google form. I’ll then send you a PayPal invoice. When the invoice is paid, I’ll order your stamp set and ship your kit in early November.  

If you already have the Traditional Labels Stamp Set, you’re welcome to substitute a stamp set of equal or lesser value ($19). Just let me know when you fill out the form. Subject to availability.

You’ll also need Real Red, Old Olive, and Secret Sea ink pads to complete the projects as well as adhesives. (Memento Black may be substituted.)

Complete this collection at your own pace. Reveal and make one project each day, or do them all in one day. It’s up to you! Enjoy your experience!

Have a Crafty Christmas was co-created by Stampin’ Up! demonstrators Kim Allen (Sincerely Sublime) and Kim Quade (Kim Plays with Paper).

Please let me know if you have questions. Contact me via email at: kimqskards@gmail.com.

Thanks for your support!

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

Supply List

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Joyful Days Christmas Card Class

Joyful Days Christmas Card Class

Want to make your own Christmas cards this year? I’m offering an opportunity to create 21 handmade cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Joyful Days Memories and More Card Pack. There’s no stamping involved, but you’ll make gorgeous cards — three each of seven designs for $50 (add $10 if you want this kit shipped to you).

Two Class Choices

You can pay for this class to go and receive it in the mail. Or, if you’re local to Mesa, Arizona, you can gather to make these cards in person during a work-at-your-own pace atmosphere. (Seats are limited.) Class to be held at or 10 a.m. Saturday, November 1, at my home in East Mesa.

You’ll make three each of the seven designs for a total of 21 cards. If you’re local to Mesa, Arizona, you’re welcome to pick up your class packet to save on shipping.

You’ll receive all of the ingredients, including extra layers, envelopes, ribbon, and embellishments (including a full package of the Traditional Sparkling Sequins) to create the cards, as well as a simple PDF. Created with Stampin’ Up!’s Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack, these cards don’t require stamping. If you take this class to go, you’ll need to supply your own adhesives.

To purchase this class and/or reserve your seat for the in-person class, please complete this form. Payment must be received to reserve a kit. Send either of the following payments: I accept Venmo (@Kim-Quade), Zelle (kimqskards@gmail.com or 402-617-7955), PayPal (kimqskards@gmail.com), or cash. 

Note: I’ve priced this class so it’s affordable for you. I’d prefer not to send invoices as there are extra fees involved. Please see payment options above. 

These kits are ready to be mailed and/or picked up now.

Thanks so much for your interest in this class. Please let me know if you have questions. I can be reached via email at kimqskards@gmail.com. 

Please note: I have a limited number of kits available, so it’s first-come, first serve. 

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

Helpful Supplies

Here are some additional supplies that may be helpful when creating this card kit. Click on any of the graphics below to shop from the online store:

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Peaceful Garden Free Tutorial

Peaceful Garden Free Tutorial

If you’re looking for a holiday card that’s easy to replicate, I feel this card fits that criteria. It uses elements from Stampin’ Up’s Peaceful Garden Suite Collection. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2025 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Garden Suite Collection

What’s even better, is that today, I offer a free card-making tutorial. Enjoy these step-by-step directions.

Free Cardmaking Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Peace on Earth Bundle (165925)
  • PAPER – Secret Sea Cardstock (165624), Cloud Cover Cardstock (165621), Peaceful Garden 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (165929)
  • INK – Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad (165285)
  • OTHER – Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder (165928), Hues of Blue Flowers (165930), Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged ½” Ribbon (165931), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Secret Sea Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼” and 4 ¼” x 2 ½”
  • Cloud Cover Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 4” x 2 ½”
  • Peaceful Garden 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper – 3” x 3” dark blue
  • Ribbon – 9”

Instructions:

  • Run the 5 ¼” x 4” Cloud Cover Cardstock through the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Attach to the Secret Sea card base.
  • Stamp the “Peace on Earth” sentiment in Secret Sea ink on the 4” x 2 ½” Cloud Cover Cardstock. Die cut with smaller label die included in the Peace on Earth Dies.
  • Die cut the 4 ¼” x 2 ½” Secret Sea Cardstock with the largest label die included in the Peace on Earth Dies.
  • Adhere Cloud Cover stamped label to the Secret Sea label.
  • Fold the ribbon in half. Place on card front in the center of the card, where the label goes. Hint: I put a small amount of Seal here to hold the ribbon in place.
  • Attach label to card front, on top of ribbon, with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Die cut the smaller dove with the dark blue 3” x 3” Glimmer Paper.
  • Attach to card front, as shown above. I put a glue dot on the back of the bird’s body and a Stampin’ Dimensional or two on the wings.
  • Add three Hues of Blue Flowers.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoy this free tutorial.

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

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Peaceful Garden Gate Fold

Next week, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2025 Mini Catalog goes live. It offers an awesome variety of brand-new crafting products for fall, winter, Christmas, and more.

Today, I’m sharing a handmade Christmas card using one of the brand-new suites featured in this great catalog. The Peaceful Garden Suite Collection includes:

  • Peace on Earth Bundle — stamp set and coordinating dies
  • Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder
  • Misty Moonlight and Silver-Edged Ribbon
  • Peaceful Garden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
  • Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper
  • Hues of Blue Flowers

I’ve been playing with this suite and have created more than a dozen cards. In today’s post, I’m excited to share one of the cards with you. (Be sure to watch the video below to see the other samples.)

Measurements and Details

  • Secret Sea cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored on each of the long ends at 2 1/8
  • Two Basic White cardstock pieces measuring 5 1/4 x 1 7/8
  • Two pieces of Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 1 5/8
  • Secret Sea label, die cut with label from Peaceful Garden Dies
  • Basic White label, die cut with label from Peaceful Garden Dies
  • Sentiment stamped with Secret Sea ink
  • Dove die cut with coordinating die from Peaceful Garden Dies using the dark blue glimmer paper
  • Hues of Blues Flowers (white)
  • Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4

Here’s the what the card looks like open.

Peaceful Garden Gate Fold

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this easy fun fold card. In addition, I show a number of samples of cards I made using this suite.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this gate fold card and the others presented in the video. Please let me know if you have questions or want to place an order.

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

Peaceful Garden Gate Fold Supply List

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Jolly Holly Silver Bells

Are you looking for a versatile and fun layout? I love this one so much. In fact, I’ve made so many cards using this basic design. See the card below that inspired me.

Poppin' By to Say Hi

The cards use totally different products and sport totally different themes. But they both employ the same basic layout.

Measurements and Details

See these details below to help you create the holiday card featured at the top of the page:

  • Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Silver Foil Sheet measuring 4 x 2, embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
  • Bells from the Jolly Holly Bundle heat embossed with silver on Basic White cardstock. Die cut with coordinating dies from the Jolly Holly Dies.
  • Real Red cardstock punched with 2 3/8 inch circle punch
  • Silver Foil Sheet die cut with circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Sentiment stamped in Real Red ink
  • Silver 1/8-inch trim
  • Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (Silver)

What do you think of this layout? I can definitely feel myself using this again.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! This is my last post featuring my Christmas in July projects. Are you inspired to start working on yours?

Please contact me if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting project.

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

Project Supply List

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