Need a Last Minute Gift? - Framed Christmas Decor

I was going to start showing you more things made for Sneak Peeks with the new things I ordered from the 2016 Occasions Catalogue, but decided instead to go back to a couple of Christmas things I've made.

This one is a Sampler made using most of my current Christmas stamp set, using a full 8 1/2" x 11" Whisper White cardstock sheet. This is not the one I gifted, but my first attempt. I wasn't happy that some of the blocks were not perfect. Some sides were not square. The other thing is that with the Nativity scene I tried to save time by putting the three stamps all together on a clear block. The result was that they were too spread out. And the third thing I wasn't happy with is the snowflake block. So I redid it, but never got a photo of it. So to share my idea with you, I'm showing you the first one with it's imperfections, and not framed.

So that you can better see it, here is the top half...

...and here is the bottom half.

I did use a lot of 5" x 3" Post-It-Notes, but it's a fun project to do and you can get Post-Its real cheap at the dollar stores.

This project came together pretty quickly, so if you are still needing a last minute Christmas gift, create something like this. Put it in a frame, and the receiver will have a gift to remember every Christmas when they put it out with their decorations!

Below is everything that I used. What was really different about this project is I didn't have to cut anything!

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So if you find a bunch of frames at the thrift stores, you can quickly paint them any colour with spray paint and create wonderful samplers as gifts!

Thank you for stopping by today, and Merry Christmas to you all!

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2 Cards - Christmas & a Sneak Peek

Today I will be showing you two different cards.

CHRISTMAS CARD/NATIVITY SCENE  - ALL YE FAITHFUL

I wanted to make something like a mini nativity for my Mom's bedroom. She's not well and if she can't sit in the den, she's in bed. I wanted her to have a little Christmas in her room that can sit on her night stand and view often. This is what I came up with.

It is like a card, measuring 5 1/2"w x 4 1/4"h with a bi-fold front.

The sentiment banner has a magnet between two banner pieces exactly the same size. This will keep it neatly closed in an envelope while being stored.  When it stands open, it creates a little nativity scene.

When you open it up like a card, you see the inside panels. (next photo) The gold embossed borders are created using the "Bordering Blooms" stamp set.

Hear is a closeup of the inside image. You can see that I used "Gorgeous Grunge" to create the gold embossed stars, and added a Gold Glimmer Paper star punched out with the Itty Bitty Star Punch.

 Next is a zoomed in close up of the front of the card (closed).

Hope you like it. Next is everything I used to created this card, followed by the SNEAK PEEK CARD.

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 SNEAK PEEK - GRATEFUL BUNCH

I made a few cards using the new and up-coming "Grateful Bunch Bundle". This first one, I created a background using the dotted line leaf stamp and with my Aqua Painters I went over the lines and the water picked up a little of the ink as I went along. You can probably see that better in the next close up photo.

The tag you see, is a little something that you can rite an extra special message on the back, or attach a gift card to.
            

See more detail in this next photo. I love to divide up the stamping of a single stamp, like with this sentiment. I stamped the top part of the sentiment on one piece, and the second line on another.

Not only did I used the Aqua Painter to trace the dotted leaf lines, but I also used it to paint in the stamped flower. I used Archival Basic Gray to stamp the bloom. I didn't want it to be real dark as it would have been with the black.

Next you can see the side view of the card.     

And a little something on the inside...

Wait till you see tomorrow's card! I used the new and up-coming Blossom Bunch Punch". Here is what I used to make this card. The "Grateful Bunch Bundle" will not be in the list as it is not posted yet.  

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Happy Stamping!

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Another "All Ye Faithful" and Sponge Ink Blending

Some of those that take classes from me are not fans of sponge ink blending, and some join with me in my love of it. This post is for those that share my enjoyment of it.

I was thinking that I may need a few more Christmas cards. I thought I was done.... So my thoughts went to the "All Ye Faithful" stamp set.

My sponge ink blending is a little rougher looking this time, but I think it's OK. I really like blues and silver and went with Night Of Navy this time. In this next photo. I decided to hold it so that the light would shore more of the Dazzling Details I used inside the silver embossed figures.

The only thing that I popped up is the silver oval frame for Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. I wanted them to stand out more.

I kept the inside fair simple and heat embossed the sentiment. Normally I like to leave more room for writing inside a card, but for Christmas I usually don't write as much inside so it works out fine.

There's something special about the look and size of cards that fit the business sized envelope (9 1/2" x 4 1/8"). I make the card at 9" x 4" (cut at 9" x 8" and score at 4" to fold in half).

Hope you are inspired to create this size of card.

Happy Stamping!

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All Ye Faithful #5

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Sometimes I don't know where my head is. I don't know how I forget to post this card! The last of the "All Ye Faithful" cards.

Sponge ink blending is the technique for this card, and I used Dazzling Details around the gold Itty Bitty Star as well as dots for other stars.

Next you see the layering, as I always show you.

And inside...

So this means that tomorrow I can start to show you the "Dove of Peace" cards. I'm keeping this short as there are many things for me to catch up on. Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping!

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All Ye Faithful #4

Another Monochromatic card! Ever thought of using Delight Dijon for a Christmas card? I was thinking 'stars' when I decided on this non-traditional Christmas colour.       

Since I was using the Shepherd for this card, I thought perhaps I could use the new "Woodland" textured impressions folder for the the background on this card.

I took the 'stars' stamp from the "Perpetual Calendar" stamp set to create the starry background for the shepherd.

Above you see the layering for this card. And, below you see the inside.

After my signature you will find the products used to create this card. But before you check that out and leave, I would like to share another Stampin' Up! video with you. It's about the new Big Shot PRECISION BASE PLATE.

Hope you enjoyed today's post and video. See you tomorrow, and happy stamping!

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All Ye Faithful #3

For this card I wanted to play with non-traditional colours and a more contemporary kind of Christmas Card. A simple paper inlay struck me as something fun to do, so I used Christmas Stars! This is a 5 x 5 square card.

I masked the sentiment so that I could change it from a one liner to a two liner so that it would fit on the Note Tag.

This next photo is quite blurry. Sorry about that, but at least you get the idea of what I did for the inside of the card.

You can see below, after my signature, what I used to create this card.

I would also like to share with you today, another Stampin' Up video. This is a fun Kit that can be created for a triple duty display for Thanksgiving, Halloween & Christmas! 

A fun project, right!

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Thank you for stopping by today to have a look at the third card for the September Christmas Club Card Class.

Happy Creating!

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All Ye Faithful #2

Before I begin, I must apologize for the quality of my photos. Someone played with the settings on my camera, and I'm still trying to figure out what they were.

This is pretty much a monochromatic card in Mossy Meadow, my favorite of the darker greens.

I partially folder embossed the top portion of the card. A little hard to see, but there are two scored lines above and two below the sentiment strip. Below you can see that only popped up part are the three ovals.

For the inside of the card, I only stamped the phrase without any other stamping or embellishment.

When you stop by tomorrow, You will see how I used Delightful Dijon for a Christmas Card colour!

Thank you for stopping by for a look. Happy stamping!

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PLEASE USE THE HOSTESS CODE 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Langford Legion Hall - 761 Station Ave.
Saturday, September 19th

3 classes to choose from
 
COTTAGE GREETINGS CARD KIT

ALL BOXED UP KIT

Project Life MOMENTS LIKE THESE Scrapbooking
   

If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time! Get 50% off your first two months!! With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too.

Offer Dates: July 23-September 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

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• New subscribers must join by Thursday, September 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT)

All Ye Faithful #1

This card is cased from the Holiday Catalogue on page 21. It's not exactly the same, but the simple beauty of this card is still there. We are using a religious stamp for this Christmas Club Card class since some of us love to have a few to send out.

In the close up below you can better see the embellishment created with Gold Cording Trim, Snowflake Elements, and a punched gold foil star.

To check out the layering of this card you can see it in this next photo. It may not be a good card to mail in a regular envelope, with the thickness of the embellishment, but you could send it in a bubble envelope.

I hope you like the inside of the card, too. Not that it is different from many others, but it turned out to be a good idea even using stamps of people.

So there you have one of the cards of the class with more photo details. See you tomorrow for another card from this class set.

Happy stamping!  

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Langford Legion Hall - 761 Station Ave.
Saturday, September 19th

3 classes to choose from
COTTAGE GREETINGS CARD KIT

ALL BOXED UP KIT

Project Life MOMENTS LIKE THESE Scrapbooking
   

If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time! Get 50% off your first two months!! With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too.

Offer Dates: July 23-September 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $24.95.
• You and your customers need to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, HALFOFF when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Thursday, September 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).