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:
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.
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
Supply List
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Here’s an easy way to get started on your Christmas cards! In November, 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 Traditional Sparkling Sequins. (Depends on availability.)
Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, and baker’s twine. 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.
To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Ornamental Christmas stamp set, a Real Red ink pad and a Black Memento ink pad, as well as your favorite adhesive. 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 class orders.)
Happy stamping!
Thank you for visiting my blog and choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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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:
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
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the paper crafting products to create this card at home:
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.
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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