286 posts categorized "Holiday"

11/04/2024

Mon 04

Merry Christmas Yule Log
by Anne Thompson

You may have guessed by now that the SNOWY LOG 94821 is one of my favorites from the Winter Days 2024 Collection.  Today I combined the SNOWY LOG 94821, FESTIVE HOLLY 94801, greenery from HOLIDAY SNOWGLOBE 94804, the smallest candle from MERRY AND BRIGHT CANDLES 94812, and the SNOWFLAKE RUB ON TRANSFERS RUB105 along with one of the GREETING TABS ST014 to create this card.

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I started with a panel 5 1/4 X 4 cut from a sheet of the POWDER BLUE card stock SH44011.  I cut a piece of the SNOWFLAKE RUB ON TRANSFERS RUB105 the same size and used the enclosed stick to transfer the snowflakes onto the Powder Blue Paper.

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I then die cut all of the other pieces that I thought I might use for the card.

SNOWY LOG 94821:  brown card stock scraps, white watercolor paper

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FESTIVE HOLLY 94801:  CILANTRO CARD STOCK SH44007

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the greenery from HOLIDAY SNOWGLOBE 94808:  CILANTRO CARD STOCK SH44007

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MERRY AND BRIGHT CANDLES 94812:  scraps of red and yellow card stock

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to assemble the card

I decided to audition everything on the snowflake paper before gluing anything down. 

I began by assembling the Snowy Log, using dimensional foam in the center to round out the log a bit as I added it to the snowy paper.  I then tucked the Festive Holly branches in place behind the log on the left edge using Glue Dots.  I chose the smaller holly pieces from the Holiday Snowglobe dies and added them on top of the snow on the left.  I then added some sparkle with the red gemstones to represent holly berries.  I used more dimensional foam behind the smallest candle which I placed on the right end of the log.  To finish the panel I used one of the Merry Christmas Banners centered near the top of the snowflake paper.  I secured the panel to the top of a side-fold A2 note card using double-sided tape.

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I have several holiday card workshops planned for this month and next with friends.  I think at least one of my Snowy Log cards will have to be included.   

Happy Crafting!

Anne Signature

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Snowy Log 94821                                            Festive Holly 94801                           Holiday Snowglobe 94808

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Merry and Bright Candles 94812             Snowflake Rub On Transfers RUB105       White Greeting Tabs ST014

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11/03/2024

Sun 03

Sweet Bird Christmas
by Trina Pham

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Hello everyone.  I have another “tweet” Christmas card to share today, this time featuring the Sweet Bird die from the 2024 Winter Days collection.  
 
The bird layers were die cut from white cardstock, pine needles from Greenery paper and pinecones from Kraft.  Ink blended them with distress inks (DI) using blending brushes.

bird - Candied Apple, Black Soot 
pine needles - Rustic Wilderness, Black Soot  
pinecones - Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs 
 

 

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The background is white woodgrain paper covered with the Snowflake rub ons.  An oval cutout and frame were die cut from Bristol paper using Poppy Stamps Basic Ovals dies.  On the cutout, ink blended gray dye ink at the top, then stamped the sentiment in black using Archival Black ink.   Assembled the card onto a white card base and added snow details with a white Posca pen to finish.

 

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That does it for my card.  Thank you for joining me today  Have a wonderful week.

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11/02/2024

Sat 02

Gingerbread A-Frame House by Jean Okimoto

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Build a festive gingerbread house from the new A Frame House die set.  Trims and candies from the Gingerbread House Frame set (from a previous release) add glittery sweetness and holiday cheer.  Hi, Jean here with a mix of classic favorites and new designs for Christmas.  Hope it also inspires you to enter November's Food + Drink Challenge #113.  The entry deadline is the end of the day EST on November 29th.

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Cut the A Frame House, roof line and chimney from dark kraft cardstock.  Cut the door from a bright red 6x6 in the Blush Collection.  Attach a strip of acetate behind the door for a glassy look, then attach the door to the house.

Darken the chimney with a light layer of Vintage Sepia VersaFine ink.  Cut the snowy chimney cap from the white 6x6 in the Festive Glitter Pad.

Cut two strips of white Festive Glitter Pad sheet with the short end of the largest Fringed Scalloped Frame.  Trim them just beyond the tiny holes to create strips of snow.  

Cut the white glitter sheet  with the small angled/scalloped die from the Gingerbread House Frame set.  Trim the ends and attach it above the door.  More snow!

The candycanes, peppermints, gumdrops and loops are also cut from Gingerbread House Frame dies.  Glitzy Glitter Pad red 6x6's, white cardstock and the turquoise Rainbow Reflections 6x6 create the sweet accents for the gingerbread house.  

Cut a white cardstock background block with the 3-¾" x 5" Rectangle Basics die.  

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Attach the diecuts to a white A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼").  Add a gold-foiled white greeting tab from the Holiday Wishes set - they include 4 each of 10 great styles.  Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Thanks for visiting our blog...have a great weekend!

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10/30/2024

Wed 30

Peace Love and Joy
by Angie Cimbalo


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Hello and welcome, it's Angie here with a wintery holiday card featuring products from the latest Yuletide and Winter Days releases.  Here's an up close look at my card:

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As you can see it has a lot going on, first the background is a tan piece of card stock, lightly inked in Gathered Twigs Distress Ink using the new "Narrow Tree Trunks Stencil Set" (88630) and then I used the new rub-ons called "Snowflake" to create a snowy background.  I then stamped the sentiment with Versafine Clair Pine Cone ink.  Here's an even closer look:

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I cut the Snowy Log (94821) from dark brown card stock and then also from white for the snow and from Memory Box Kraft Woodgrain paper to be able to create the layers.  I inked the kraft paper with more Distress ink and then glued the 3 pieces together.  Next I worked on the 2 birds, "Wistful Sparrow" (94798) and "Sunlight Sparrow" (94837), cutting the dies from white card stock and coloring them with alcohol markers and gluing the pieces together.  Next I cut "Pine Branches" (94817) from dark green cardstock from the "Leafy" paper pack (SP1011).

I added the pine needles to the left side, popped the log up on foam tape at the bottom and popped both birds on top of the log.   To create more interested I added lots of white paint pen for more snow and some highlights, plus I added sparkle paste to the snow and around the card in different places.  I wish you could see it in real life, it's so sparkly.  

Here's one last look:

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I hope you like my card for today, I had a lot of fun creating it!  Be sure to come back each day to see more inspiration from the team.  Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

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10/25/2024

Fri 25

Geese Giving Gifts by Jean Okimoto

 

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Greet the holidays with gift-giving geese from our Winter Days Collection.  Hi, Jean here with a few repurposed and combined designs from our holiday and classic collections.  

Create a simple, contemporary Christmas tree using the Fringed Scalloped Frame Set and embroidery floss.  Turn a flower from the Stitchable Mitten set into a tree topper with a Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6. The Classy Goose's Santa Hat becomes a cozy plaid stocking cap without the white pouf.  

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Cut the 2-⅝" wide Fringed Scalloped Frame from a medium-green Greenery 6x6.  Stitch a tall triangle and a base with bright green embroidery floss.  Cut the gold Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6 with the 6-petaled flower from the Stitchable Mitten. 

Attach adhesive label paper (or a sticker sheet) to red and soft-white wool-blend felt.  The paper backing stabilizes the felt and prevents adhesives from saturating it.  Cut the Classy Goose and Young Goose.  Cut the Young Goose's earmuffs and scarf.

Cut the beak and feet pieces from a dark orange Sunrise 6x6.  Use a black marker to color eye areas.

Cut  the Classy Goose's scarf and hat from a red and gold Nutmeg Plaid 6x6.

Cut the Pretty Presents giftboxes from bright dark green 6x6s in the Greenery Collection.  Cut the bows from a Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.

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Assemble the geese and gifts then attach everything to a natural A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼").  

Thanks for visiting our blog.  Hope our Design Team's ideas are inspiring you to create unique cards for the holidays!

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10/23/2024

Wed 23

Joyous Snowman Card
by Sara Cook

Hi everyone.  I have a winter scene card feature the new Snowflake Hot Foil Plate and the Cordial Snowman.  

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Background:

Silver hot foil the Snowflake plate on an A2 panel of Powder Blue paper.  Ink blend the panel with Oxide Ink in Salty Ocean and Unchartered Mariner, creating a gradient.  Use a clean clothe to wipe off the ink from the hot foiled snowflakes.  Trim down the panel to only 4" x 51/2".  Adhere to an A2 size panel from silver paper from Vintage Paste Mirror pad.

Focal Image:

Die cut the Cordial Snowman from white card stock.  Die cut the hat and scarf from Lavender Bloom paper.  Ink blend the scarf and hat to add shadows using Oxide Ink Villainous Potion.  Ink blend the body using Broken Glass to add the shadowing.  use Oxide Gathered Twigs for the hands and Carved Pumpkin for the carrot.  Use a black gel pen for the eyes. Adhere together using the envelope as a guide.  

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Sentiment:

Die cut Snowflake Joy from white and Powder Blue paper.  Adhere together.  

Assembly:

Adhere the background panel to an A2 white side folder card.  add a 4"x1" strip of white card stock to the bottom center of the card. Adhere the snowman  in the upper center of the strip. Adhere the sentiment to the update center of the card.

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10/19/2024

Sat 19

O Mushroom Tree
by Trina Pham

IMG_7690Hello everyone.   The “O Christmas  Tree” song inspired this CAS (clean and simple) unconventional Christmas card featuring the Mysterious Mushrooms die from the current 2024 Winter Days release.   Why limit mushrooms to fall, right? 😂   They are pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It’s also heading over to the annual fundraiser for the Cure at Jingle Belles where $4 will be donated for every pink Christmas card linked to the gallery.  Check it out, if you would like to help, too.

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Started by die cutting the mushroom pieces from white cardstock and ink blending them with gradient pink or brown dye inks using blending brushes.  Added spots/spores to the mushroom caps with a white Posca pen.

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The mushrooms were then arranged and adhered onto a white woodgrain panel in the shape of a Christmas tree.  Every tree needs a topper, so the star from Snowman House Frame was die cut from gold mirror paper.  The Merry Christmas white foil banner finished off the card.

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I may have taken non-traditional Christmas cards too far 🤔, but it was fun. 😂  Anyway, that does it for today.  Thank you for joining me.  Have a wonderful weekend. 

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10/17/2024

Thu 17

Merry Christmas Card
by Donna Sledzik

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Happy Thursday everyone!  I have quick and easy Christmas card featuring new products from the 2024 Winter Days Release.

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I started by adhering a plaid cardstock panel to a white card base.

Next, I die cut the Globe from the Holiday Snowglobe set using white cardstock and the greenery from green cardstock.  The Merry Christmas was die cut from red cardstock, adhered to the center of the snowglobe and glued to the plaid card front.

The greens were glued to the top of the snowglobe.  

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To finish the card I tied some red bells together with twine and glued them to the top of the globe.

I hope you enjoyed today's card!  thanks for stopping by.

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10/13/2024

Sun 13

Buds and Blooms on a Snowy Log
by Anne Thompson

Have you seen the latest from Memory Box?  2024 WINTER DAYS is the newest collection with great products for all of your holiday making!  I have an unlikely combination--flowers and snow.  This is my wacky take on a yule log.  I think this design makes an interesting card but could also be inspiration for a lovely centerpiece--or a decorative cake!

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to make this card

I started with a white side fold horizontal card and added a piece of NUTMEG PLAID PP1033 trimmed to 5 1/4 X 4.  

I die cut the SNOWY LOG 94821 from a scrap of dark brown card stock.  I used a highly textured piece of watercolor paper to cut the wedge of snow.   I set this aside.

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Next I used white card stock to cut a double layer each of BLUSHING BLOOM 94844, DELICATE BLOOM 94840, and SMALL ANEMONE BUD DUO 94843.  (I wanted thick, substantial flowers.)

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Next I used fingertip daubers and Hero Arts Fresh Peach ink to add some color to the blooms and VersaFine Clair Shady Lane for the stems and leafy parts.  I used Glue Dots to secure the two layers of each part together and then assembled the flowers.

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Here's how I put it all together.  I auditioned the placement of all the pieces before gluing anything down.  Once I knew where the log would go, I added the Small Anemone Bud Duo first on top of the plaid paper.  Then I used a piece of Scor-Tape to secure the bottom edge of the log over the buds.  I added a thick foam square under the center of the log and another strip of Scor-Tape across the top.  That helped to round out the log a bit.  I used smaller dimensional foam dots to add the Delicate Bloom and then the Blushing Bloom, perching them on top of the log.  

For the sentiment I chose one of the OPEN STUDIO CHRISTMAS LABELS FOIL GREETING WHITE TABS ST022.  (These were in the Yuletide collection.)

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And here's another look at the card.

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Happy Crafting!

Anne Signature

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Snowy Log 94821                          Blushing Bloom 94844           Delicate Bloom 94840            Small Anemone Bud Duo 94843

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Nutmeg Plaid PP1033                   ST022 Christmas Labels Foil Greetings White Tabs

10/11/2024

Fri 11

First Christmas Lessons by Jean Okimoto

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The new Wistful Sparrow teaches her chicks some seasonal lessons in a Holiday Snowglobe scene.  Are they learning Christmas carols - or the difference between Santa's "naughty" and "nice" lists?  Hi, Jean here with more great new items from our just-released Winter Days Collection.

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Cut the circle from the new Holiday Snowglobe set from white cardstock - and cut a semi-circle from green cardstock.  Attach it behind the white circle for contrast on the left edge.  Cut the leaves and holly from two shades of green from the Greenery 6x6 Collection.  

Cut the base from kraft cardstock.

Cut Wistful Sparrow from the new Cherry Red 8-½" x 11" Paper Pack. It's 100# solid-core cardstock - perfect for diecutting, layering and card bases.  Color the background piece for the beak and eye with a black marker.  Cut the wing from the red Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.

Cut Little Bird Bunch from Cherry Red cardstock and the red Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.  Color the beaks with the black marker.  Save the extra birds for another project.

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Attach the snowglobe circle to the base (about ⅛" above the bottom of the base) with foam tape.  Add the greenery and birds.  Attach the diecuts to a white A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼").  Add the new Christmas Labels Foil Greetings Black Tab.  Attach green Christmas Fairy Dewdrops.  Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.  

Thanks for visiting our blog...have a great weekend!

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