Today, I continue the Christmas in July series with a beautiful card using Stampin’ Up!’s Watercolor World and Regal Reindeer stamp sets. Find both of these in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog.
I love how the “Peace on Earth” sentiment pairs well with the map image from Watercolor World. And, I love how simple and easy it is to create this one. Be sure to watch the video (a Facebook Live replay) at the end of this post to see step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade card with rubber stamps, ink, and paper.
Watercolor World Christmas Card
Here are a few basic details and measurements for his holiday greeting card.
Thick Very Vanilla card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gold Foil layer measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Very Vanilla card stock measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
Punch 2-inch circle from the Gold Foil layer
Very Vanilla card stock circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
Festive Pearls
Gold and Vanilla Satin-Edge Ribbon
Background stamp from Watercolor World and sentiment from Regal Reindeer
Wild Wheat ink
Watercolor World How-To Video
Did you miss the other Christmas in July card samples? Click on the links below to visit the 2023 posts:
I’m back with more Christmas in July inspiration with Stampin’ Up!’s Regal Reindeer Stamp Set and coordinating Reindeer Dies. Find these in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.
This card follows the same basic layout as the cards included in a past post. See them here. In fact, this layout is so versatile and works for any number of stamp sets, sentiments and Designer Series Paper. See another example here.
For this Christmas card, I use the standalone reindeer die instead of the Christmas trees.
Regal Reindeer Christmas in July
Here are some basic measurements:
Crumb Cake card stock base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Cherry Cobbler card stock layer: 5 1/4″ x 4″
Crumb Cake card stock layer: 5″ x 3 3/4″ embossed with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
Vellum card stock die cut with Stylish Shape circle
Reindeer die cut with Reindeer Dies — Early Espresso card stock
Regals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (Cherry Cobbler) measuring 5″ x 3/4″
Linen Thread
Festive Pearls
The video below shows step-by-step directions for making a card similar to the one pictured in this blog post. Same layout, different graphics.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you’re inspired to start thinking about creating your own handmade Christmas cards. I often procrastinate and am stressing out in December at the last minute. So these cards will help me get started!
Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
Kim
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Can you believe it’s already time for Christmas in July? The summer heat of Arizona has pushed me inside. I’m “hibernating” and crafting. No better time than to start on Christmas card creations.
I use the same layout for each card, but I change the color combination. Which of the colors do you like best? I used the smaller tree die from the set to die cut images from the gorgeous Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Combo Package. The colors include: Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, and Pretty Peacock.
Regal Reindeer Christmas Cards
Here are a few details about this card. Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade Christmas In July holiday card.
Lost Lagoon card stock base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Pretty Peacock card stock layer: 5 1/4″ x 4″
Crumb Cake card stock layer: 5″ x 3 3/4″ embossed with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
Vellum card stock die cut with Stylish Shape circle
Three trees die cut with Reindeer Dies from the Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock Shimmer Paper
Merry Christmas sentiment stamped in Pretty Peacock
Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper measuring 5″ x 3/4″
Linen Thread
Pretty Peacock gems from Tinsel Gems Four Pack
See other examples below using the different colors of shimmer available in that package.
The Night of Navy and Gray Granite are striking in the above card.
Do you love this combination of Berry Burst and Bubble Bath?
How to Video
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Happy stamping!
Kim
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The Christmas cards are in the mail. The gifts are purchased. Wrapping is underway. (OK, maybe in a perfect world!) The last thing on the list are , handmade gift tags. These can be very simple or have a lot of components. Whatever style or design you need, know that Stampin’ Up! products can help you get the job done.
In today’s post, I share just a few of the handmade holiday tags I created with a variety of Stampin’ Up! stamps, ink, dies, and embellishments. With 50 colors in our palette, you’ll be able to match the tags to your gift wrap or holiday gift bag.
Holiday Gift Tags Samples
Top Left: This tag has a Very Vanilla card stock base (I used thick card stock to provide a sturdy base.) It uses the Christmas Lights Bundle with gold heat embossing. Just a note: The Christmas Lights Bundle ($45.75) is retiring from Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2022 Mini Catalog.
Bottom Left: This tag highlights Stampin’ Up!’s Real Red & White Glimmer Paper and the star die cut from the Twinkling Lights Dies. (Save $2.80 on the dies. These retire January 4, 2023). A white, heat embossed sentiment (Peaceful Deer stamp set) with Pearls adds just a little extra.
Bottom Right: The Layering Circles Dies provide the base for this card. I also embossed the circle with the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder. Red Rhinestones add a little glitz.(Sadly, the snowflake has sold out. But feel free to substitute snowflakes from other sets.)
Be sure to watch the video below to see how I make a couple of these cards and show some other tag samples. Please reach out if you have questions about products or techniques. I’m happy to help!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired to create some of the handmade tags to adorn your holiday gifts this year.
Kim, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
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Each week, I try to share what’s going on in my craft room. And, wow, it’s a list! I’m working on Christmas cards for customers and team members, my November Paper Pumpkin kit, tags, projects for class next week, and December’s birthday and thank you cards. In the mix, my sister asked me to create a “we’ve moved” card combined with a Christmas card. And, she needs 40 of them.
The card turned out so cute, I just had to share. Her card used some retired stamping products, so I re-created it with current Stampin’ Up! supplies.
Warm Welcome Christmas Card
I thought Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Warm Welcome Bundle would make a great card announcing a new address. Stampin’ Up! released this set early for a special card-making event this fall. It’s still available in the online store. Also, you’ll find it in the upcoming January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. You can begin purchasing paper crafting products from this catalog on January 5, 2023.
This card uses a bunch of other Stampin’ Up! products, including:
Brightest Glow Dies
Festive Foils Designer Series Paper
Snowflake Vellum
Sweet Candy Canes (sentiment)
Regals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Assortment
Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Classic Matte Dots
Be sure to view the how-to video below to see exactly how this Christmas card comes together.
Click here to see another post featuring a handful of other cards using the Warm Welcome Bundle.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I had a lot of fun making my sister’s cards and then creating my own version.
Kim, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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