Right as Rain - Cardmaking and Scrapbooking with Jean Manis

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.

- 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!

Hello Card with Forsythia

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share a hello card that combines several Spellbinders products to showcase the Forsythia die set, part of the Nature’s Botanical Garden Collection at Spellbinders. This card features a watering can brimming with forsythia branches, complemented by a textured card base achieved with a cover plate die.

- Create card background from Waterfall cardstock with the Starshine Background die. Attach to A2-size card base.
- Cut Forsythia pieces from Susan’s Garden Specialty cardstock. Color with Copic markers. I watched this video for instructions on how to color and shape the pieces. I used Copic markers to color the elements. Rather than create the stamens with the included die, I filled the flower centers with prills. I added flowers and leaves to three branches.
- Cut the watering can from Brushed Silver cardstock with the Sprinkle & Grow set. Assemble and shade with Black Soot Oxide ink.
- Cut sentiment from Susan’s Garden Specialty cardstock with a die in the Fresh Picked Sentiments set.
- Add elements to card base with foam adhesive.

Snow Globe Christmas Card | Cozy Cabin Feel

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share a Christmas card that combines several fantastic Spellbinders products. This card features a snow globe scene with a snowman perched on a bank of snow, set against a dry-embossed night sky filled with snowflakes. The muted colors of dark red, navy, and wood grain give this card a cozy cabin feel. The card base itself is textured with a cover plate, adding extra dimension and interest. The Starshine Background punctures the cardstock to create a subtle, textured effect. I wrote a post about using cover plates for card backgrounds that you can read HERE.

- Create the card background from dark red cardstock with the Starshine Background die set. Attach to an A2-size card base.
- Cut the snowman, snowbanks, trees, and snow globe with dies in the Snow Globe and Snowman Scene sets from a variety of cardstock colors and textures. Dry-emboss the night sky with the Sparkling Snow 3D Embossing Folder. Assemble and add to card base with foam adhesive.

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.