Every once in awhile, the scraps and leftover pieces on the craft table serve to inspire another project. I had a pile of little trees — remnants of Stampin’ Up!’s Tiny Christmas Trees Die — sitting on my table. A friend asked what I was going to do with all those little pieces. Create a shaker card, of course.
Today, I’m sharing that fun shaker card project with you.
Merriest Trees Shaker Card
Here are measurements for the projects and a recap of the Stampin’ Up! products I used:
Thick Basic White Card Stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (tree design), measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Thick Basic White Card Stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4, die cut with largest tree from Merriest Trees Dies, and embossed with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
Window Sheets, 5 x 3 3/4 (2)
Sentiment from Merriest Trees heat embossed in gold
Foam Adhesive Strips
Festive Pearls (gold)
Gold 1/8″ Trim (Online Exclusive)
Mini die cuts trees from Tiny Christmas Tree Die (Old Olive)
Be sure to watch the video below. I give step-by-step instructions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, to help you create this project at home.
Shaker Card How to Video
Did you know the A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (used in today’s shaker card project) s a “give back” product? That means that Stampin’ Up! donates $3 from the sale of each package will be donated to organizations helping kids having a good Christmas.
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Thanks,
Kim
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Have you seen cards created by others and posted online and just need to try them? That’s how I felt with the rocker cards. I’ve seen them posted on a lot of paper crafting web sites in the last few weeks. They look so fun and cute. My teammate, Dawn Seelhoff, shared a rocker card on her blog, Dawn’s Inklings. So today, I’m trying one. And, I have a video with step-by-step instructions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I’m a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Be sure to catch the Facebook live replay below.
A Walk in the Forest Rocker Card
This card uses a variety of current Stampin’ Up! product. I recap it for you below:
Second largest circle from the Deckled Circles Dies. Cut from Balmy Blue card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 5 1/2, folded in the middle. Burnish well with a Bone Folder.
Third largest circle from the Deckled Circles Dies. Cut from dotted white pattern from A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper — DSP measures 5 1/4 x 5 1/4. Cut this in half and will make two cards.
Basic White measuring 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 die cut with the third largest circle from the Deckled Circle Dies. Cut in half. Serves as middle piece for two cards.
Sentiment from Merriest Trees stamp set stamped in Garden Green ink on Basic White label die cut from Labels Aglow Dies.
Add some bling with Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels
This fun, handmade greeting card still fits in one of Stampin’ Up!’s Medium Envelopes. And it’s super cute to display!
A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper
There’s a lot to love about this Designer Series Paper. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2023 Mini Catalog on page 5 for $12.50.
$3 from the sale of every package will be donated to support organizations dedicated to spreading cheer and providing support to those in need.
Some of the tree images coordinate with the die cuts from the Merriest Trees dies, allowing you to easily add these cuts to your projects.
The paper contains images that coordinate with the Beary Cute Punch.
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this fun rocker card with A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper and the Deckled Circles Dies. Please let me know if you have questions.
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Kim
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Sometimes it’s nice to have that one card layout you can use for any card. It works well with an assortment of patterned papers, stamp sets, and themes. Today, I share one of those layouts with you.
PAPER – Poppy Parade Cardstock (119793), Granny Apple Green Cardstock (146990), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper (DSP) (161945)
INK – Granny Apple Green (147095)
OTHER –Parakeet Party 1/8” Metallic Woven Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Cutting & Scoring:
Poppy Parade Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 2”, 4 ½” x 2”, 3 ¼” x 2 ¼”, 5 ¼” x 4”
Granny Apple Green Cardstock – 3 ½” x 2 ½”
DSP – 5” x 1 ¾” (Fa La La Design), 4 ¼” x 1 ¾” (Red Hat design)
Parakeet Party 1/8” Metallic Woven Ribbon – 8”
Instructions:
Stamp the sentiment on the 3 ¼” x 2 ¼” Basic White Cardstock. Layer on the Granny Apple Green Cardstock.
Attach the Fa La La DSP to the 5 ¼” x 2” Basic White Cardstock. Adhere the Red Hat DSP to the 4 ½” x 2” Basic White Cardstock.
On the folded Poppy Parade card base, add the panels, beginning on the left with the Fa La La layer, as shown above.
Tie a bow with the ribbon and place on the card front, right above the sentiment.
Adhere the remaining Basic White Cardstock to the middle of the card.
Here’s another example of this same layout using the Good Feelings stamp set and the Merry Bold and Bright Designer Series Paper. I love how this double-sided, patterned paper works well for both holiday and Christmas designs, as well as others.
And here’s another that uses the Joy to You stamp set with gold heat embossing and the Shining Brightly 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
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Need a little help getting some Christmas cards made? I’m offering another zoom class! This time, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Merriest Trees Bundle. It’s brand-new in Stampin’ Up!’s September -December 2023 Mini Catalog. I hope you’ll join me!
Zoom Class Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 4 p.m. Pacific/Arizona and Mountain, 5 p.m. Central, and 6 p.m. Eastern
US only
How does it work? I offer two options:
Option 1:
Make a minimum purchase of $40 (before tax and shipping) using this link and the host code 3KZXPPY4. The Merriest Trees Bundle costs $55.75. before tax and shipping. Please contact me if you have questions about ordering online. Ordering bonus: Purchase $60 before tax and shipping and I’ll send you a free package of the Festive Pearls.
Complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating in the zoom class before November 13, 2023.
I’ll send you the card kits with the pieces necessary (no stamped images) to create three handmade greeting cards — free of charge.
A day or two before the zoom, I’ll email you a zoom link and a basic tutorial.
We’ll meet via zoom at the time listed above, and I’ll walk you through creating these cards step-by-step.
If you’re unable to attend the zoom, I’ll record the zoom and send you a video link within 24 hours of completion.
Option 2:
Purchase the class for $25 (includes shipping).
Complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating in the zoom class before November 13, 2023. I’ll send you a PayPal invoice which you must pay within 24 hours to receive the class materials.
You’ll receive the card kits with the pieces necessary (no stamped images) to complete the projects.
A day of two before the zoom, I’ll email you a zoom link and a basic tutorial.
We’ll meet via zoom at the time listed above, and I’ll walk you through creating these cards step-by-step.
If you’re unable to attend the zoom, I’ll record the session and send you a private YouTube video link within 24 hours of completion.
What Else Will I Need?
In addition to the stamp set, I’ll be using the following Stampin’ Up! products:
If you’re looking for a way to make some quick and easy Christmas cards, Stampin’ Up!’s Christmas Everywhere Kit can help! This all-inclusive kit contains all of the supplies you need to create nine holiday cards — three each of three designs. The kit includes a stamp set, mini ink pad, a stamping block, decorated card bases and envelopes, die cut pieces, and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Make the kit as directed. Or create your own alternatives. This kit costs just $21 + tax and shipping.
Find the kits online as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collection. Click here to view all of the available kits.
I made one of each design (mostly) as directed by the kit. See the picture below.
Then, I started creating alternates with pieces from the kit and a few supplies from my stash. I cut up some of the card bases to use as Designer Series Paper. You can also cut the cut the kit card bases in half and mount them on card stock to double the kit output.
Here are some quick measurements for the pieces below (and the card at the top). Basic White measuring 5 1/4 x 2, 4 1/4 x 2, and 3 1/4 x 2 1/4. DSP measuring 5 x 1 3/4, 4 x 1 3/4, and 3 1/2 x 2 1/2.
I especially love a few of the extras. The cactus and the palm trees are so stinking cute. They are perfect for Arizona! Here is one of the alternatives I created with the blingy cactus. Isn’t it fun? (See another at the top of this post.)
Be sure to watch the video, as I show step-by-step directions for creating the first card. Get a peek at the contents of this fun, quick, and easy holiday kit.
Why Buy a Kit?
Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collection offers a great selection of stamping and non-stamping kits.
Look for a variety of themes such as tags, Christmas cards, birthday cards, thank you cards and more.
Kits make great gifts.
Packaged in a handy 10 x 6 box, they travel well and take up little space.
Perfect for a quick and easy crafting experience.
All you need to create is included in one box.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you see how great this kit is and how you can maximize the value you get from it.
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