Did you ever stop to think where Christmas in July originated? According to a quick Google search, it found its start in 1933 at an all-girls summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina. They hosted a Christmas in July celebration complete with carolers, a Christmas tree, fake snow, a gift exchange and even a visit from Santa. And it’s now morphed in to a month-long celebration with thoughts of escaping the heat!
I’m following suit and celebrating Christmas in July on my blog this month. Today, I feature Stampin’ Up!’s Snowflake Wishes stamp set and So Many Snowflake Dies. Find the stamp set on page 90 of the Annual Catalog and the dies on page 165.
I really like all of the many and varied snowflake dies included with this set. As you can see with my samples, it offers many, many different ways to use both the stamp set and the dies.
The featured card sports non-traditional Christmas colors. I used:
Misty Moonlight for the base,
Mint Macaron for the next layer (5 1/4 x 4),
Polished Pink,
Blushing Bridge (embossed with the snowflake design from the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder set),
Misty Moonlight for the snowflake and ink colors.
This card uses even more non-traditional colors: Polished Pink. I just love the In Color Vellum to die cut the snowflakes images.
The “windows” in the Picture This Dies offer a fun way to showcase the snowflakes.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Snowflake Wishes Card Samples for Christmas in July. Be sure to watch the video below to see how the first card is created.
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Snowflake Wishes Card Samples
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Whimsical and fun, the super cute animals work well for both kid and adult cards and projects. They also lend themselves well to coloring. Although I used Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Blends, you could also use color pencil, watercolor pencils, Water Painters, Stampin’ Write Markers, or even Crayons to dress us these holiday themed graphics.
This guy is just precious. I stamped him with Black Memento Ink and colored him with Stampin’ Up!’s Crumb Cake and Real Red Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment comes from the Banner Year stamp set, and the piece is layered on one of the designs from the “Tis the Season 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
You can’t get more fun than an ice skating polar bear! He’s colored with the Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends to match the color scheme of the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper.
This card features singing mice! I also used the 6 x 6 Christmas Classic Designer Series Paper (available with the new Curvy Celebrations offering). Once again, I colored with Stampin’ Blends. This is just perfect for the piano teacher for whomI created this card. The sentiment comes from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my Warm and Toasty Card Samples. Please let me know how I can help you in your paper crafting journey. If you’re not currently working with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’d love it if you would choose me.
Welcome to today’s post showing you a Christmas card created with Stampin’ Up!’s Perfectly Plaid stamp set. Scroll to the bottom to view of video of its creation.
I love many things about Stampin’ Up! products. That includes its complementary products like stamp sets with coordinating punches. (Stampin’ Up!’s awesome color coordination also rates at the top of my list!)
This stamp set, Perfectly Plaid, pairs with the Pine Tree Punch. It makes creating handmade greeting cards quick and easy.
Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (August-December 2020 Mini Catalog)
Pear Pizzazz and Real Red ink
Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, and Whisper White card stock
Layering Circles and Stitched Circles Dies
Gold Cording (mini catalog)
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Christmas Card with Perfectly Plaid Video
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A Christmas card using Stampin’ Up!’s Banner Year stamp set.
I chose Stampin’ Up!’s Banner Year photopolymer stamp set as one of my first purchases. Look for it on page 65 of the August-December Mini Catalog. I purchased it because it includes both sentiments for a host of holidays. It works for Halloween, fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. It’s worth the $17 investment. Purchase it in a bundle with the Banners Pick a Punch and receive a 10 percent discount on the pair.
This card also features a fun fold. Be sure to watch the video below showing how I created this card.
I also used these additional products to make it:
Heartwarming Hug Designer Series Paper
Real Red 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon
Layering Circles Dies
Stitched Shapes Dies
Real Red Card Stoick
Old Olive and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pads
Banner Year Christmas Card Video
Stampin’ Up!’s Get & Go Promotion
Do you have a long wish list of Stampin’ Up! products? (Who doesn’t with the two awesome catalogs?) Would you like to receive a discount on your future purchases?
In September, Stampin’ Up! is offering a great promotion. Purchase the Starter Kit for $99 + tax. Choose $125 worth of product from either catalog (and the clearance rack). It’s all shipped free.
In addition, receive free:
Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set;
So Much Love stamp set;
A package of Rhinestone Basic Jewels:
16 pre-cut papers packs to make 16 cards; and
A code to redeem for a free Paper Pumpkin kit.
When you purchase the Starter Kit, not only do you get future discounts on quality products, but you join an awesome group of crafty people who create awesome cards and projects. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Click here to begin the process. Or contact me (kimqskards@gmail.com), and I can help you get started.
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Take a look at another Tree Angle Holiday Card sample.
Thanks for popping in today! It’s official! Stampin’ Up!’s August-December 2020 Mini Catalog is now live. You can order from an awesome selection of paper crafting goodies for Halloween, fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, winter, and even Valentine’s Day.
I love so many things from this catalog. Look for a few samples at a time in the coming months.
I bought the Tree Angle stamp set and the coordinating Stitched Triangles Die first.
Tree Angle Holiday Card Sample
This set definitely fits my style: clean and simple. It’s easy to use and offers a lot of variety.
This cheery holiday card also uses:
Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper
Shimmery White Card Stock or Whisper White Card Sstock
Curved die from In the Woods Dies
Rhinestones colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blends
(I always like to include a free card sample with the catalog. This card, inspired by the sample in the catalog, found its way into a lot of catalog packets. Don’t you just love the Red Foil? )
If you earned $5 Bonus Codes in July with your purchases, be sure to order during August and redeem those coupons. Please contact me if you have any questions about using the codes.
World’s Greatest by Paper Pumpkin
As we navigate a “new normal” in today’s world, there’s plenty of opportunity to paper craft! And, there’s no better time than now to create something that shows the essential people in your life just how awesome you think they are. It’s become especially clear who the everyday heroes are—teachers, doctors, hairdressers, nurses, delivery workers, cashiers, and even our friends, kids, and family members. They go above and beyond to enrich our lives. These people are truly the world’s greatest at what they do!
The August Paper Pumpkin kit celebrates these special people. It includes nine, full-size cards (and envelopes), an exclusive stamp set, and mini ink pad. Subscribe by August 10 to receive this kit. It’s just $22 per month + tax (shipping s included). Click here to start your monthly subscription.
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