Hello! Thanks for visiting today. I’m still sharing Christmas in July card making ideas. I hope to inspire you to begin making some cards now, or at least to start thinking about it!
Today’s card uses the Merriest Trees stamp set and the Merriest Trees Dies, now available in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Find them on page 78. The design is a z fold and is so easy to create. I love how it works so well with the large pine tree in the set and coordinating dies.
Merriest Trees Z Fold Card
Here are some measurements and basic instructions to help you get started.
Old Olive card base cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 and 2 1/8
Cherry Cobbler card stock: 5 1/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 5 x 2
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: two pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 5 and one piece measuring 2 1/4 x 5
Basic White: 3 1/2 x 3/4 (sentiment) and 5 x 1 3/4
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Pearls
Below shows how the card looks from above:
And, here’s what it looks like standing up:
How To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this z fold Christmas card.
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Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting technique. I’m happy to help.
Kim
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Click on any of the photos below to purchase the supplies to create this z fold holiday card at home.
I’m continuing my Christmas in July series. Today, I offer a free card-making tutorial that features Stampin’ Up’s Greetings of the Season Stamp Set. It’s part of Stampin’ Up!’s new Online Exclusives release. View these brand-new products on my online store by clicking here. Find great new paper crafting goodies for fall, Halloween, winter, Christmas, and all-occasion crafting.
PAPER – Mossy Meadow Cardstock (133676), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Season of Green & Gold 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (164324), Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
INK – Mossy Meadow (147111)
OTHER – Golden Greenery Dies (164116), Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (162588), Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (163780), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Paper Trimmer (152392)
Cutting & Scoring:
Mossy Meadow Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” (2)
Gold Foil – 4” x 4”
DSP – 5 ¼” x ¾”
Ribbon (gold) – 8”
Instructions:
With your Stampin’ Trimmer, score at 1” and 2” on one piece of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock on the 4” side.
Adhere the DSP between the two score lines.
Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on the bottom right-hand side of this piece, beneath the one-inch score line.
Die cut the 4” x 4” Gold Foil with the large leaf die from the Golden Greenery Dies. See the example above. Add to card front.
Tie a bow with the ribbon and add to card front.
Add three gold Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems.
Adhere the remaining Basic White Cardstock to the center of the card.
I hope you enjoy this free tutorial, Give it a try!
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us in July! This month, we celebrate Christmas in July. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain some holiday crafting inspiration … and get started on your holiday crafting.
Country Birdhouse Holiday Card
For today’s post, I share a holiday card using a mix and match of products but also featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse Bundle. Find this bundle on pages 48-50 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. Don’t you love that you can transform all-occasion stamps and dies into holiday creations?
Review the list below to see the other ingredients I used to create this festive DIY card:
Crumb Cake cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Birdhouse pieces include Cherry Cobbler, Pretty Peacock and Crumb Cake. I embossed the house with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, a brand-new embossing folder available in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog (goes live early September)
Stamped the bird with Memento ink, die cut, and colored with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends.
Sentiment from Greetings of the Season stamp set, stamped with Cherry Cobbler, and die cut with Greetings of the Season Dies.
Greenery stamped with Pretty Peacock and die cut with the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (available in the upcoming September-December 2024 Mini Catalog).
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and hopping along today! I hope you enjoyed this Christmas in July project using the Country Birdhouse Bundle. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain even more inspiration.
Do you love a discount? Now through July 31, 2024, earn a $5 Bonus Days discount coupon to redeem in August when you make a purchase of $50 (before tax and shipping). There’s no limit to the number of coupons you can earn and redeem. Be sure to have a valid email address on file with Stampin’ Up! When you place your order, your codes are delivered to you inbox. Keep them in a safe place for redemption in August.
Ways to Earn a Discount Coupon
I’ve compiled a few ideas to help you easily earn a Bonus Coupon:
Buy one of your favorite Stampin’ Up! bundles. Many of them fall in the $50 price range. Some of my favorites from the Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog include the Adventurous Sky Bundle ($53), the Citrus Blooms Bundle ($62), and the Simply Zinnia Bundle ($52). Explore all of the available bundles by clicking here.
Purchase the newly-released-to-customers Glass Mat Studio ($60). The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and gird lines for easy measuring while the large surface offers ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered class has a heat- and scratch-resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water.
Grab a three-, six-, or twelve-month Paper Pumpkin subscription. These all-inclusive kits come directly to your mailbox each month and offer a variety of paper crafting experiences, with a small element of surprise. Here’s a sneak peek of a card from the August kit
Stock up on essential paper crafting supplies such as card stock, envelopes, adhesives, and more.
Purchase a couple of all-inclusive kits from the Stampin’ Up!’s Kits Collection to give as gifts (or use them yourself). One of the newest kits is perfect for crafting with kids. It’s calle dCircus Celebrations and costs just $14.
Get started on your holiday card making by purchasing supplies. Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives offer a host of perfect options to help you get creating. Here’s a versatile set to help you get started: Greetings of the Season.
Thanks so much for visiting Kim Plays with Paper today. Please let me know if you have any questions about the 2024 Bonus Days promotion. I can also help you place an order.
I love the “builder” aspect of the stamp set, where you can mix and match the words to create your perfect sentiment.
And, i love the gold accents in the patterned paper.
Here’s a look at the card when it’s open. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Greetings of the Season Diamond Fold
Here are some measurements to help you get started:
Old Olive card stock base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored at 5 1/2 and 8 7/8
Season of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper: 3 1/8 x 4 (2), 2 x 4, 3 1/8 x 3/4
Basic White for inside: 3 1/8 x 4
Old Olive for diamond: 3 x 3
Basic White for front: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
Old Olive ink for sentiment
9 inches Iridescent Striped Trim colored with an Old Olive Stampin’ Blend
Blooming Pearls (gold)
How-To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade Christmas card with the diamond fun fold.
Bonus Days Promotion
Be sure to take advantage of Stampin’ Up!’s Bonus Days promotion now through July 31. For each purchase of $50 (before tax and shipping), receive a $5 Bonus Code to redeem in August. That’s a $5 discount on purchases in August. There’s no limit to the number of codes you can earn and redeem. Use this promotion to treat yourself to some new products like the Greetings of the Season stamp and patterned paper. Or stock up on basics like card stock, envelopes, and adhesives. Begin shopping by clicking here.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this diamond fold and Christmas in July. Please let me know if you have questions about this paper crafting project or other stamping related inquiries.
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Kim
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