Label Me Grateful Christmas

Label Me Grateful Christmas

I’m a little late to the party with Stampin’ Up!’s Label Me Grateful Bundle. It’s been available for a number of months. I just recently purchased it because I really wanted one of the sentiments! It seems to lend itself to thankful and grateful-themed cards.

Label Me Grateful Bundle

But as it sat on my craft table, I realized it would be perfect for any theme, including Christmas. So, today, I share a handmade greeting card using this bundle and a other Stampin’ Up! products. Be sure to watch the video to see how this card comes together.

Measurements and Details

  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Traditions of Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4. I love the gold accents in this gorgeous patterned paper.
  • Vellum cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 4
  • Pool Party cardstock die cut with Label Me Grateful die
  • Image (from Stampin’ Up!’s Jolly Holly stamp set) stamped in Cherry Cobbler
  • Three flowers (Label Me Grateful Dies) die cut with Cherry Cobbler. Hint: I added a touch of gold foil behind the flower centers.
  • Two leaves (Label Me Grateful Dies) die cut with Gold Foil
  • Cherry Cobbler gems

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this holiday greeting card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy today’s featured card. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Ornamental Christmas ‘Tis the Season

Ornamental Christmas 'Tis the Season

I really like the simplicity of this holiday card. The black and gold elements from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection are just so striking! And, it’s easy to create a handful of these Christmas cards in a short amount of time.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
  • Gold Foil Sheet measuring 5 1/4 x 3/4
  • Basic Black cardstock die cut with Traditional Labels Dies
  • Sentiment from Ornamental Christmas stamp set heat embossed with gold
  • Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins

If you love the black and gold, you might like my free November card kit. Purchase $50 from the online store (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards), and I’ll send you the ingredients (except for the stamped images) to create the below four cards. Purchase $75 (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Traditional Sparkling Sequins. Click here to shop.

November Card Kit Offer

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Modern Christmas in Green

Modern Christmas in Green

My favorite patterned paper for creating with this holiday season is Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. I so love the gold, black, and white combination.

Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

However, I appreciate the traditional holiday colors of red and green. In today’s post, I share how I used this paper and transformed it into a Real Red and Old Olive beauty.

Measurements and Details

  • Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Old Olive Two-Tone cardstock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 and dry embossed with Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder
  • Sand embossed image. drag Old Olive ink pad across embossed panel.
  • Tree pattern from the Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper blended with Old Olive ink.
  • Punch circle with 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch.
  • Layer on Real Red cardstock die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Sentiment from Holly Jolly stamp set stamped with Real Red ink on Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock and die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins.
  • Real Red 1/2-inch Shiny Ribbon

Here’s another version below. I just used regular Old Olive cardstock instead of the two-tone cardstock. Which version do you like best?

Stampin' Up!'s Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper

And, here’s another using Shaded Spruce and gold.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate you stopping by!

Click here to learn how to earn a free card kit through the end of November using the Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Ornamental Christmas Free Tutorial

I love the black, gold, and white color scheme of Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection. It’s just so elegant and stunning. However, I realize that many people prefer the traditional holiday colors of red and green. So, I created a card sporting a traditional theme.

Please enjoy a free Christmas card-making tutorial.

Peace & Joy Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Ornamental Christmas (165991)
  • PAPER – Christmas Tags & More 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (165907), Real Red Cardstock (102482), Basic White Cardstock (166780)
  • INK – Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084), Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (147089)
  • OTHER –Real Red & White Baker’s Twine (164051), Traditional Sparkling Sequins (165875), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Real Red Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”, 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Christmas Tags & More 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper – one plaid panel 5 ¼” x 4”, one Crumb Cake design 4 ¼” x ¾”
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine – 18”

Instructions:

  • Attach the 5 ¼” x 4” DSP to the Real Red card base.
  • Stamp the tree image in Garden Green ink on the right-hand side of the 4 ¼” x 3 ¼” Basic White Cardstock panel.
  • “Mask off” (cover up with a Post It Note) the words “Wishing You” from the stamp. Carefully ink the Peace & Joy portion with Real Red ink. Remove the Post It Note before stamping on the white card stock beneath the tree.
  • Add 4 ¼” x ¾” Crumb Cake DSP strip to the left-hand side of the white stamped piece.
  • Wrap baker’s twine around the panel twice and tie a bow.
  • Pop up this panel on card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add three red sequins.
  • Place remaining white cardstock piece in the middle of the card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I appreciate your support of my paper crafting business. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any others.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Modern Christmas Gift Card Holder

Modern Christmas Gift Card Holder

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:

Modern Christmas Gift Card Holder

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.

November Card Kit 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

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