Welcome to Team Stamp Its July Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us for Christmas in July! Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to get your creative juices flowing to create your own handmade Christmas cards and projects. Leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontest for a chance to win a Confetti Birthday Card Kit.
Snow Crystal Christmas Card
For today’s hop, I created a Christmas card using Stampin’ Up!’s Snow Crystal background stamp with sentiments from the Brightest Glow stamp set. Both are available in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. This is also a fun fold — an easel card. This style makes it super fun and easy to display your cards at the holidays (or any other time!).
Here are some measurements to help you get started.
Thick Basic White Base measuring 11 x 4 1/2, scored at 5 1/2 and 2 3/4
Basic White layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Gray Granite measuring 5 x 3 3/4 and 5 1/4 x 4 embossed with a design from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (Online Exclusives)
Basic White measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
Snow Crystal background stamp and sentiments embossed with Silver Embossing Powder
View the video below for step=by-step instructions on creating an easel fun fold. (Please note: I recorded this video last year. Some of the products might be retired. Contact me to get ideas for substitutions. However, it gives you an idea of how an easel card comes together.
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I hope you’re enjoying my Christmas in July holiday card samples! Today’s card features an image and sentiment from Stampin’ Up!’s Regal Reindeer stamp set as well as the heat embossing technique. Find the stamp set on page 42 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog.
The white heat embossing on the trees really makes the image stand out on the Gray Granite card stock.
I’ve been playing with this set and coordinating die cuts, Reindeer Dies, for a couple of weeks. This bundle offers so many opportunities to create a variety of cards. See this blog post for additional samples.
Regal Reindeer Embossed Christmas
Here are a few details about how this card comes together:
Cherry Cobbler card stock base measuring 8 1/2″ 5 1/2″ scored and folded at 4 1/4″
Gray Granite card stock layer measuring 5 1/4″ x 4″ and embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder
Real Red layer measuring 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″
Gray Granite layer measuring 4 1/4″ x 3
Heat embossing with three image and sentiment
Real Red Designer Series Paper from the Regals 6 x 6 DSP Paper Collection measuring 3 3/4″ x 3/4″
Pearls colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blends
Here’s another sample using Night of Navy and Basic White. Which one is your favorite?
Be sure to watch the video below to view step-by-step directions for creating this card.
Regal Reindeer Embossed Christmas How-To Video
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen July Blog Hop. We’re so glad you joined us! This month, we feature handmade greeting cards and projects with a flower and garden theme. Be sure to visit all of the stampers to get inspired for your summer paper crafting projects. Look for a list of hoppers at the end of this post.
Layering Leaves Thank You Card
For my project, I chose to use the Layering Leaves stamp set. (Find it on page 96 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.) I just love the font styles delivered in this set. I paired the thank you sentiment (heat embossed with white embossing powder) with an fun and easy way to use Designer Series Paper that showcase flowers.
The card above features just one of the flower-themed pieces from the Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). You can get four cards from one sheet of 6 x 6 DSP. You just need three pieces measuring 3 inches x 1 inch for each card. (Note: If you use DSP as a layer, you’ll also need another sheet. Or, you could use embossed card stock, similar to the card below.) Layer these pieces on a coordinating piece of card stock measuring 3 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches. Wrap a ribbon around this layer before attaching it to a piece of either card stock or DSP measuring 5 1/4 x 4. Then add this all to the card base.
For the card above, I chose a flower design from the Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The coordinating colors I used include Basic Black and Fresh Freesia.
Don’t you love how the DSP changes the whole look of the card? Imagine all of the great possibilities with Stampin’ Up!’s wide array of available patterned paper.
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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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