With the recent release of Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Online Exclusives, there’s plenty of paper crafting product choices from which to make Christmas in July cards and projects. My favorite product of this release is the Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection. It boasts two stamp set and die bundles, gorgeous Season of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper, printed Graceful Greenery Specialty Vellum, vanilla satin ribbon, and, of course, bling.
Golden Greenery Christmas Card
Today’s card uses the Golden Greenery stamp set and the Greetings of the Season stamp set (sentiment) as well as the printed vellum. Read about some of the details below:
Mossy Meadow card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Graceful Greenery Vellum measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Cherry Cobbler layer measuring 3 3/8 x 4 5/8
Basic White layer measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/
The pine bough image is a two step stamp, meaning it takes to stamp images to create the design. I inked the first stamp with Mossy Meadow, stamped “off” on my grid paper, and the stamped on the Basic White layer. I then inked the second image in Mossy Meadow and stamped directly on top of the first image. This creates the two-tone effect and is easy to accomplish with the photopolymer, clear stamps.
Stamped sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink
Colored 9″ of the Iridescent Striped Trim with a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Pearls
I experimented with a couple of heat embossing techniques with the pine boughs. For this first card below, I inked the first image with Mossy Meadow and stamped on the Basic White panel. I inked the second image with Versamark, stamped on top of the Mossy Meadow, and heat embossed with white embossing powder.
White Heat Embossing
Gold Heat Embossing
What do you think? Which one do you like best? I just love that there are many options when working with this stamp set and the suite’s coordinating products.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired to get started on your holiday cards!
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Product Supply List
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I’m offering another zoom class, and I’m celebrating Christmas in July! I’ll be using Stampin’ Up!’s Greetings of the Season Bundle. It’s available beginning Wednesday July 3, 2024, as an Online Exclusive. I hope you’ll join me!
Zoom Class Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. Arizona and Pacific, 5 p.m. Mountain, 6 p.m. Central, and 7 p.m. Eastern
US only, please.
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: G6VGTV96. (The Greetings of the Season Bundle costs $51.25.) Ordering bonus: Purchase $50 before tax and shipping and I’ll send you a free package of the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems.
Complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating in the zoom class before July 12, 2024.
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 July 12, 2024. 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:
Ink: Wild Wheat, Garden Green, and Old Olive.
Adhesives: Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Seal +, and or glue; Stampin’ Dimensionsals; and Glue Dots
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Scissors
Take Your Pick Tool
Bone Folder
Simply Shammy stamp cleaner
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
No worries, if you don’t have all of the above, just use what you have in your supplies. But during the class, I will be creating with these supplies.
Please contact me if you have questions. My email is: [email protected].
Who’s excited for Christmas in July? I know I am because I’m playing with some brand-new product. Beginning Wednesday, July 3, look for a release of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusive products. Click here to view the offerings. I love the offerings for fall, winter, Christmas, and all-occasion crafting. Use the Online Exclusives to get a head start on all of your holiday crafting.
Greetings of the Season Card Sample
Today, I’m playing with the Greetings of the Season Bundle. The sentiments and die cuts are perfect for creating handmade Christmas cards as well as tags and small gifts.
The card itself features the heat embossing technique and the inlaid embossing technique. Be sure to watch the video below to get tips to create this card at home. Here are some measurements and details to help you get started.
Thick Basic White cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Gold Foil Sheet measuring 5 1/4 x 1 1/2
Technique: I glued the foil to the Basic White cardstock panel and ran the whole piece through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder.
I die cut images from the Season of Green & Gold 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and the Golden Greenery Dies. Can I just say this patterned paper is gorgeous. The 12 x 12 sheets feature greenery and many of the sheets shimmer with gold and gold accents.
Heat embossed the sentiment in gold and die cut with Greetings of the Season Dies.
Embellished with gold Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems and the Gold 1/8″ trim.
As a demonstrator, I was able to preorder the Online Exclusive products. I’ve been playing with them for a couple of weeks. Stay tuned to this blog to see some of my other creations during Christmas in July.
Greetings of the Season Card Sample Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card at home. Enjoy!
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It’s been a fun month playing with a variety of Stampin’ Up!’s stamp set and die bundles. They’re discounted an additional 10 percent through June 30, 2024. A few more days remain in the sale, so take advantage. Click here to browse the sale prices and view the bundles. A few of these may have passed under your radar! (Some of the bundles have been quite popular, so availability may be limited toward the end of the sale.)
Country Birdhouse Friend Card
Today, I’m sharing a bright and cheery card using Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse Bundle. I just love how you can mix and match all of the pieces to create a variety of birdhouse designs.
Click here to view a previous project, a super cute supply box, I created with this bundle. Or, here’s one that uses the birdhouse as a dog house. Click here to view that blog post.
Ok, now on to today’s project. Here are a few details and measurements. Be sure to watch the video below where I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this cute DIY card. (My friend Linda in Michigan inspired me with a similar card. I love when she shares her creative ideas with me.)
Thick Basic White 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 1/4 x 4
Pieces die cut for the birdhouse include: birdhouse base (Country Woods 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper), roof and base (Gorgeous Grape), gable decoration (Petunia Pop), flowers (Daffodil Delight), and greenery (Granny Apple Green).
Bird stamped with Memento, die cut, and colored with Petunia Pop and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
Gorgeous Grape gems from the Glossy Dots Assortment
Sentiment stamped in Gorgeous Grape
How to Video
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s June Blog Hop! Thanks for joining us. This month, we feature summer-themed cards, as well as patriotic creations. Be sure to visit each blog on the hop. Leave a comment for a chance to win the Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit. Look for a list of participating stampers at the end of this post.
Light the Sky Celebrate
For today’s hop, I chose to use Stampin’ Up!’s Light the Sky stamp set to create a patriotic card celebrating Independence Day. I know, I know! Who sends cards to celebrate the Fourth of July? I think it’s really fun to make and send cards for all of the holidays. In fact, I bought this stamp set to use specifically for July 4th and New Year’s.
One quick note about this stamp set. You won’t find it in a catalog; it’s part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. It’s definitely for sale. (Take a minute to browse the Online Exclusives by clicking here. There are some really great products not found in catalogs.)
Measurement Details
Here are some details about this card to help you create it at home:
Real Red card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Night of Navy card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Basic White card stock panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4 and embossed with the So Swirly Embossing Folder
Fireworks images and sentiment from the Light the Sky stamp set heat embossed with white on Real Red and Night of Navy card stock.
Die cut images with Stylish Shapes Dies.
Opal Rounds Assortment (Night of Navy)
I just love how this card turned out. To me, it’s so festive and celebratory. What do you think? Do you send Fourth of July greeting cards?
Thanks so much for visiting! Remember, visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment for a chance to win a Colorful Kaleidoscope Card Kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Marla Lesniak
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