Hello and fa la la! Today, I am sharing Christmas shaker cards created with the Winter Wonderland kit from Queen & Co. I used a just-released product – Snow Toppings – inside the snow globes.
You can see more of the Christmas in July products HERE.
Category: Winter
Mindful Christmas Card Prep
Hello! As July comes to a close, it’s a great time to prepare for Christmas card making. Stores are beginning to stock new products for holiday crafting. In fact, Spellbinders already has released a number of holiday products with more to come. Just as I did last year in this post, I am evaluating the supplies I already own and identifying any gaps. In this post, I explore Christmas-themed products including BetterPress sentiment plates, focal item dies, background options, and specialty cardstock. Spellbinders is running a sale on past Christmas products.
Focal Item Dies: Which holiday-themed dies are you drawn to craft with – reindeer, Christmas trees, gnomes, snowmen? Santa is a perennial favorite, and there are many Santa die sets available. Click on the image to be taken to the original post with additional details.
Simon’s Snow Globes Collection includes a base set and several add-ons. I have used the Snowman Scene several times. Click on the image to be taken to the original post with additional details.
Backgrounds: Snowflake embossing folders – Sparkling Snow 3D and Flurry of Snowflakes 3D – add seasonal texture. The Starshine Background is a terrific way to create a subtly textured card base for the holidays and beyond.
Sentiments: Having purchased a BetterPress, I have been using the Merry and Bright sentiment set and plan to purchase additional holiday press plates. The Red Geranium Archival Ink works well for the holidays. Click on the image to be taken to the original post with additional details.
Specialty Cardstock: Glitter cardstock enhances holiday projects by adding festive and eye-catching sparkle. The Spring Tones and Jewel Tones packs include a variety of colors. Cardstock in metal-inspired colors and finishes can add a sophisticated and luxurious touch to holiday cards. The Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold packages include sheets of glitter metallic, matte metallic, brushed metallic, mirror metallic, and pearl metallic, which pair well with traditional holiday colors like red and green.
Impression Obsession | Santa Christmas Card
Hello! As I have been creating a number of cards for a “Christmas in July” event, I was in the mood to continue Christmas card crafting. I purchased the Santa die set in March, from Impression Obsession, and it has never been used before.
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- I used one of my favorite card design formulas, framing the focal point item with a Polaroid-style frame. I stamped the sentiment on to the frame after I cut it.
- I used patterned paper from Stampin’ Up to cover the A2-size card base and to go behind the frame. I discuss how patterned paper is a quick and convenient way to add character to card backgrounds HERE.
Spellbinders | Cats and Pugs Collection
Hello! Wow, where did the week go? At the moment, I am knee deep in Christmas project supplies. I will be sharing new creations in the coming weeks. In the meantime, I am a guest designer over on the Spellbinders blog sharing projects that showcase the Cats and Pugs Collection at Spellbinders. I would appreciate a visit from you there to see my projects and leave a comment!
Old-World Charm | Spellbinders St. Nick
Hello! Step back in time with a Christmas card featuring the Spellbinders St. Nick die set. My slimline card showcases a charming, Father Christmas-inspired St. Nick holding a Christmas tree. St. Nick’s robe sparkles with red glitter, adding a touch of festive magic. Part of the Home for the Holidays Collection, the St. Nick die set offers accessories including a star, a lantern, and snowflake.
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- Cover a slimline-sized card base (3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″) with patterned paper.
- Cut St. Nick, the tree, the lantern, and snowflakes with a variety of cardstock colors and textures. Assemble as required. Add Gold Mix Gems to tree for embellishment.
- Press the Merry and Bright sentiment in Geranium Red and cut with the coordinating die.
- Add St. Nick to card front with foam adhesive, the sentiment with dot adhesive, and the snowflakes with glue.
