Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection has been my “go-to” for holiday crafting. I just love the black and gold and white color combination. I’ve used it to create so many gorgeous Christmas cards and projects.
Today, I’m offering a free card-making tutorial to guide you in making your own holiday cards.
PAPER – Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (165990), Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Basic White Cardstock (166780) Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
INK – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
OTHER – Black & White and Gold Baker’s Twine (166005), Traditional Sparkling Sequins (165875), 2 3/8” Circle Punch (161345), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders (165597), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Basic Black Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper – one black and white tree panel – 1” x 5 ½”, 3 x 3 white tree panel
Gold Foil – 3” x 3”, 5 ¼” x 1 ¼”
Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine – 24”
Instructions:
Emboss the top half of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the Glass Embossing Folder.
Stamp the “Wishing You Peace & Joy” sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the lower right corner of this embossed piece.
Attach 1” x 5 ¼” Modern Christmas DSP to the 1 ¼” x 5 ¼” Gold Foil. Glue this to Basic White panel, just above the stamped sentiment.
Wrap baker’s twine around this panel and tie a bow.
Attach to Basic Black Card base.
Punch desired tree image from Modern Christmas DSP with 2 3/8” Circle Punch.
Die cut 3” x 3” Gold Foil with Stylish Shape circle.
Glue these circles together.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add to card front on the left-hand side.
Add three Traditional Sparkling Sequins.
I hope you enjoy this free, card-making tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping-related projects.
Thanks so for stopping by today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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December Free Card Kit Offer
In December, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy. When the kits ship, I’ll email you a basic PDF to help you put the cards together.
Click here to read all of the details about this offer.
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.
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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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s November Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us! This month, we feature Christmas and holiday cards and projects. Visit each participating blog to gain a host of crafting inspiration. Be sure to leave a comment on each to have the chance to win the Sentimental Framing Bundle.
My current stamping “crush” is Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection. So loving the black, gold, and white showcased in the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper.
Today, I share a shaker card I created using these products. Watch the video below to see how easy it is to create a shaker card.
Details and Measurements
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Basic Black cardstock panel measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2. Die cut ornament from this.
Two pieces of Window Sheet measuring 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Christmas Words 3D Hybrid Embossing Folder
Gold Foil
Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine
Traditional Sparkling Sequins
Gold Shaker Stars
Super cute and super festive, right?
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card.
I hope you love this project! I’d love to hear your comments! Remember, by commenting, you could win the Sentimental Framing Bundle.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Martha Mendenhall
Thanks so much for visiting today! See the list of participating stampers below.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Mesa Arizona
Do you love the Modern Christmas Suite Collection, too? Earn a free card kit with minimum purchase in November. See all of the details here.
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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:
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.
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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