Right as Rain - Cardmaking and Scrapbooking with Jean Manis

Decorate the Hearth for Christmas

Hello! The holiday spirit often brings to mind cozy fireplaces and festive decor, and this Christmas card captures that warm, nostalgic feeling! While not everyone has a fireplace, decorating the hearth has deep roots in Christmas traditions, and this card brings those traditions to life with mantel decor, stockings, and banner sentiment. To create the card, I combined two die sets from the Timeless Trees Collection by Simon Hurley for Spellbinders.

- Cover A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Cut mantel, decorations, stockings and banner from a variety of cardstock colors and textures with the Mantel Village and Mantel Decorations die sets. (These sets are also available at a discount as a bundle.) Assemble.
- For easier handling, create an assembly with the mantel, decorations, and stockings. Add the assembly to the card front with foam adhesive squares. Add banner to top of card.

Warm and Cozy Wishes Christmas Card

Nothing says holiday comfort like cozy pajamas and adorable slippers! Today, I’m excited to share a Christmas card featuring a pair of die-cut penguin slippers at the ends of PJs, made with the “Cozy Toes Slippers” set – the October 2024 Large Die of the Month offering at Spellbinders. The set includes dies to create not only the adorable penguin slippers but also Santa, reindeer, a monster/reptile foot, and bunny slippers, offering lots of creative possibilities.

- Cover an A-2 size card base with patterned paper.
- With the “Cozy Toes Slippers” set, cut slippers, legs, pajamas, and sentiment from a variety of cardstock colors and textures. The patterned paper used for the pajama legs coordinates with the card base, creating a cohesive design. Assemble.
- Add elements to the card front with foam adhesive.

This card is relatively easy to create since the overall design is straightforward, at the same time, the die-cut pieces add a level of intricacy that makes it visually interesting and detailed.

Spellbinders | Snow Much Fun Christmas Card

Hello! I’m delighted to share a Christmas-themed card featuring the Spellbinders “Festive Friends” die set – this month’s Small Die of the Month offering. Scroll to the supply list below for the link to purchase this die set individually. This card features a die-cut polar bear and penguin all decked out for the holidays, accompanied by the cheerful sentiment “snow much fun.”

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- With the Small Die of the Month set, cut bear, penguin, and embellishments from a variety of cardstock colors and textures. Assemble.
- BetterPress the All Seasons Winter sentiment in black ink on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with the coordinating die set.
- Add elements to the card front with foam adhesive.

Penny Black Autumn Greetings

Hello! Autumn is a time of warm colors, crisp air, and cozy vibes, and what better way to capture the beauty of the season than with a handmade card? Today, I’m sharing a fall-themed card featuring a die-cut pumpkin adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves. This card brings together all the wonderful elements of fall. I’ve used products exclusively from Penny Black, both new and old, to create it.

- Stamp the Autumn is Calling sentiment in black ink on Sea Glass cardstock. Trim as necessary and add to an A2-size card base.
- Dry emboss Algae cardstock with the Texture embossing folder. Add strip to the sentiment panel.
- Cut a frame with the largest die in the Stitched Frames set from a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cardstock panel. Add frame to the card background.
- Cut Pumpkin Blooms elements from Soft Finish cardstock. Apply Distress inks to color.
- Cut Leaves from Soft Finish cardstock. Apply Distress inks to color.
- Add pumpkin and leaves to card front with dot and foam adhesive.

Snuggle Season | Winter Fox Card

Hello! There’s something special about the colder weather that brings out a love for all things cozy and warm. Today, I’m sharing a charming seasonal card featuring an adorable fox wearing a buffalo check hat, perfect for the “snuggle season.”

- Cut fox and hat with dies in the Whimsical Winter Critters and Festive Ornaments set. Assemble.
- BetterPress sentiment in black ink with the All Seasons Winter plate. Cut with coordinating die.
- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Add fox and sentiment to card front with foam adhesive.

With just a focal die and a well-chosen sentiment, you can quickly create an impactful card that’s perfect for a number of occasions. I shared a similar card with another critter HERE.