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.
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
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: kimqskards@gmail.com.
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!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I offer more inspiration in my free, email newsletter. I send three to four newsletters each month that include a free paper crafting video, a card-making tutorial, and updates to Stampin’ Up! news and specials. Click here to subscribe.
Kim
Supply List
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Can you believe it’s already time for Christmas in July? The summer heat of Arizona has pushed me inside. I’m “hibernating” and crafting. No better time than to start on Christmas card creations.
I use the same layout for each card, but I change the color combination. Which of the colors do you like best? I used the smaller tree die from the set to die cut images from the gorgeous Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Combo Package. The colors include: Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, and Pretty Peacock.
Regal Reindeer Christmas Cards
Here are a few details about this card. Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade Christmas In July holiday card.
Lost Lagoon card stock base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Pretty Peacock 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
Three trees die cut with Reindeer Dies from the Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock Shimmer Paper
Merry Christmas sentiment stamped in Pretty Peacock
Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper measuring 5″ x 3/4″
Linen Thread
Pretty Peacock gems from Tinsel Gems Four Pack
See other examples below using the different colors of shimmer available in that package.
The Night of Navy and Gray Granite are striking in the above card.
Do you love this combination of Berry Burst and Bubble Bath?
How to Video
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Happy stamping!
Kim
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