Winter - Right as Rain

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. Sadly, Impression Obsession closed their doors in the fall of 2024. Some of their products are still available at online stores such as Frantic Stamper.

- I used one of my favorite card design formulas, framing the focal point item with a Polaroid-style frame (Lawn Fawn Say Cheese, Again). I stamped the Impression Obsession TC1271 In & Out 11 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.

- 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.

Art Impressions Winter Wonderland

Hello and Merry Christmas! Step into a picturesque scene of a cozy house nestled in the snow, created with the Art Impressions Snowy Window stamp and die set.

Stamp Snowy Window images (scene and snowman) with VersaFine ink on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper; heat set. Color the images with watercoloring mediums of choice (I used Tombow markers). Set aside to dry. (You can read more about watercoloring stamped images HERE.) Once dry, cut the snowman with the die included in the Snowy Window set.
Cut a 4 x 5 1/4 inch patterned paper panel (I used a now-retired My Favorite Things die). Use a square die to cut a window in the panel. Attach patterned paper frame to the watercolored image. Add assembly to an A2-size card base. Add the snowman to the scene with foam adhesive.

The window set stamps at Art Impressions are a lot of fun to color. I shared a card created with the Birdhouse Neighborhood set HERE.

Warm Wishes and Bear Hugs

Hello! This winter-themed friendship card, adorned with a charming bear created with the Impression Obsession Cocoa Bear set, exudes a playful charm that is sure to bring a smile to the recipient.

- - Cut Cocoa Bear from a variety of cardstock colors and textures. Assemble.
  - Stamp the Bear Sayings sentiment on to a die-cut Polaroid frame. (I used one from Paper Smooches.)
  - Back the frame with patterned paper. (I used Cabin Fever from Carta Bella for the scarf, the back of the frame, and the card base.)
  - Add frame to a patterned paper card base (A2-size). Add bear to the front of the frame.