The bulk of the holiday celebrations are behind us. Perhaps you finished your handmade Christmas cards. Perhaps you didn’t. Either way, have you thought about sending a new year’s card? I’m thinking you could design, create, and send these well into the month of January. I know I have and plan to!
In addition, I modeled the card layout using the sketches on page 22 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. This great layout works with a variety of stamp sets, papers, and sentiments. Be sure to look for other samples below.
Measurements and Details
See these details to help you get started:
Very Vanilla card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gold Foil Sheet measuring 5 1/2 x 3, embossed with the Starstruck Embossing Folder. Look for this folder as one of the upcoming SaleABration offerings. Earn it free beginning January 7, 2025, with an order of $60 or more before tax and shipping.
Sentiment from Greetings of the Season stamp set heat embossed with gold on a circle die cut from Very Vanilla card stock. All circle dies comes from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Circle shapes in various sizes die cut from the Season of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper.
Gold 1 1/2-inch Weave Trim (available January 7, 2025) as on Online Exclusive
Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems
See another sample below using the Day to Celebrate stamp set and Fruit Salad 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. You can earth both items free beginning January 7 during SaleABration.
And one more using the Day to Celebrate stamp set in conjunction with the Hearts of Elegance Dies.
How to Video
In this Facebook live replay from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this card at home.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting projects.
Kim
Greetings of the Season New Year Project Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to purchase the supplies to create this card at home:
Looking for Valentine card inspiration? I’m offering a class to go featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Hearts of Elegance Bundle and the Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper. Find this bundle as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. I’ll give you the ingredients and video instructions to create three handmade greeting cards, including two fun folds. Kits include envelopes, Gold Foil, embellishments, and ribbon. Please note: This is an exclusive class that I won’t teach anywhere else.
How does it work?
There are two options:
Option 1:
Make a minimum purchase of $35 (before tax and shipping) using this link and the host code: YWSU2ZNH. (The Hearts of Elegance Bundle cost $50.25.) Purchase $50 before tax and shipping and I’ll send you a free package of the Adhesive-Backed Gold Heart Sequins with your card kits. In addition, SaleABration begins Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Receive a free SaleABration selection with a purchase of $60 or more before tax and shipping.
Complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating in the zoom class beginning now.
I’ll send you the card kits with the pieces necessary (no stamped images) to create three handmade greeting cards — free of charge. And, once the kits have been mailed, I’ll send a link to an unlisted YouTube video that walks you through creating all three cards. You can watch and re-watch at your leisure
US only, please.
Option 2:
Purchase the class for $20 (includes shipping).
Complete this Google form indicating your interest in purchasing the class beginning now. I’ll send you a PayPal invoice which must be paid 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.
I’ll email you a link to a private YouTube video that walks you through creating all three card. You can watch and re-watch at your leisure.
US only, please.
What Else Do I Need?
In addition to the Hearts of Elegance Bundle, I’ll be using the following Stampin’ Up! products:
Ink: Real Red, Versamark, and Melon Mambo ink pads
Adhesives: Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Seal +, and/or glue; Stampin’ Dimensionsals; and Glue Dots
White embossing powder and a heat tool
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Scissors
Take Your Pick Tool
Bone Folder
Simply Shammy stamp cleaner
Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Project Supply List
Click on any of the photos below to purchase the supplies for this class:
For today’s handmade card, I feature a technique I used for one of my many Christmas cards. (See that post by clicking here.)
I use strips/scraps of Designer Series Paper as a focal point to create a Valentine card. Find the die cuts and sentiment in Stampin’ Up!’s Hearts of Elegance Bundle, some of the Online Exclusive offerings. This bundle offers a variety of heart-shaped dies and sentiments for creating a variety of Valentine and love-themed cards.
Measurements and Details
Cherry Cobbler card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White card stock panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4. Die cut heart first. Then emboss the panel with the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder.
Basic White card stock panel measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2. Layer 1/2-inch strips of the Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper and Gold Foil Sheets on this panel. Tip: I use the lines on the Grid Paper to ensure the lines are straight.
Pop up with die cut and embossed panel on the sheet from above.
Add all to Cherry Cobbler card base.
Heat emboss the “xoxo” sentiment with gold on Cherry Cobbler card stock and die cut with heart.
Add the heart above and another heart die cut with Gold Foil Sheets to card front.
Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4-inch Satin Ribbon
Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins
See these blog posts that showcase the Hearts of Elegance Bundle:
This project deserves its own post every year at this time. A new year looms, and you’ll need a new calendar. Today, I share a refreshed version of a 2025 desktop calendar project with a notepad holder.
I used two brand-new products: Day to Celebrate stamp set and Blossom Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Both of these debut Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as SaleABration offerings. (During SaleABration, earn your choice of free products with minimum purchases of $60 and $120 before tax and shipping.)
When January 7 arrives, look for other exclusive stamp sets, patterned paper, an embossing folder, ribbon, gems, and dies to earn free with minimum purchase.
Measurements and Details
These measurements will help you get started making your own calendar at home:
Melon Mambo card stock: one piece measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 and one piece measuring 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 2 2 3/4
Blueberry Bushel card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 (2)
Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Melon Mambo card stock measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 for notepad base
Melon Mambo card stock measuring 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 for calendar base
Blueberry Bushel card stock measuring 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 die cut with die from Spotlight on Nature Dies
Basic White card stock measuring 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 die cut with circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Sentiment from Day to Celebrate stamped with Melon Mambo ink on die cut circle
Calendar purchased separately from Taylored Expressions
I created this other calendar as a gift for my son’s fiance. This one uses the Country Birdhouse Dies and the the Perfect Pets stamp set.
I just love how you can customize these calendars with any number of different stamp sets, sentiments, patterned paper, and embellishments.
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this calendar at home.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you love this project. Please let me know if you have questions about this creation or other rubber stamping products.
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Kim
DIY Project Supply List
Click on any of the pictures below to shop for the supplies to create this card at home. Keep in mind that the stamp set and Designer Series Paper become available January 7.
Even though Stampin’ Up!’s Hearts of Elegance Bundle is perfect for those Valentine and love-themed cards, I also think it’s great for all-occasion, card-making projects. Find this bundle as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.
In today’s post, I share a really quick and easy birthday card created with the Hearts of Elegance Dies. I send so many cards, I always need something that looks great and is simple to put together.
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Mediterranean Blooms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Die cut the stitched-edge heart with Night of Navy card stock
Heat emboss the birthday sentiment (Something Fancy) on a scrap of Night of Navy card stock
White Baker’s Twine
Opal Rounds Assortment
Need more inspiration for this set? Click on the following blog post links:
In addition, I’m offering a Valentine Card Class to Go using the Hearts of Elegance Bundle. See this blog post for more information.
I hope you enjoy today’s card as well as the other samples.
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