12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN JULY (Day 2)

Cherish the Season is another one of those stamp sets that pairs really well with the Christmas Means More stamp set. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to make this card, because that line from It's a Wonderful Life jumped right out at me!

That's my all time favorite Christmas movie, featuring my all time favorite actor, Jimmy Stewart. And the message is so powerful! We never know how what we do or say will ripple out and affect others. That's why I really strive to spread kindness, especially these days.

Although I didn't use the stamps, I DID use the Sounds of the Season Dies to cut the bells. (I left the cut out pieces in the holes). They were cut from the red foil in the Red & Green Foil Sheets pack, and gold foil from the Brushed Metallic cardstock pack. The greeting was stamped on Whisper White before it was embossed with the dotted Wrapped in Texture embossing folder. Measurement and instructions are below.

Remember, buy any bundle in August from the upcoming 2020 Aug-Dec Mini Catalog, which starts August 4th, and received a pre-cut, ready to stamp and assemble card kit (4 cards and envelopes) from me! The kit will include any dies cuts and embossed pieces, as well as embellishments needed to complete the cards. All you need is stamps, ink, and adhesives.

Measurements

  Card base: Whisper White 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored/folded at 4-1/4"
  Greeting panel: Whisper White 2-1/2" x 5-3/8"
  Mat for greeting: Red Foil Sheet 2-5/8" x 5-3/8" (cut large bell from center before adhering greeting)
  Small bell & pine sprigs: Gold Brushed Metallic 2" x 3"
  Pine springs: Shaded Spruce 2" x 3"
  DSP: 'Tis the Season 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"

Instructions

1. Adhere DSP to card base.
2. Die cut large bell from center of red foil sheet.
3. Stamp greeting on right side of Whisper White panel and emboss with dotted folder. Adhere to red foil mat and then to card base 3/8" from bottom edge.
4. Die cut smaller bell and the large and small pine sprigs from brushed gold cardstock.
5. Die cut TWO each of the large and small pine sprigs from the Shaded Spruce cardstock.
6. Arrange bells and pine sprigs to the left of the greeting and adhere in place. Tie a bow with the Gold Shimmer Ribbon and adhere with a glue dot.

AAAND, I JUST REALIZED I CHANGED THE CARD AFTER I TOOK THE PHOTOS, WHICH IS WHY I SAID TO CUT SOME GOLD PINE SPRIGS.

Product List

Christmas Means More Photopolymer Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Red & Green Foil Sheets

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Sounds Of The Season Dies

Wrapped In Texture Embossing Folders

Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN JULY (Day 1)

Here we are, just over five months away from Christmas, and other than cards I've made to post I have not started my Christmas cards. EEP! So to inspire you, and kick my lazy butt into gear, here is Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas in July. Measurements and instructions follow.

I just can't seem to put down the Warm & Toasty stamp set. You know I don't usually go for "cute" stamps, but this one just grabbed me and begged me to play with it. So who was I to resist? The polar bear is a great image to color because it doesn't take much coloring AT ALL! Pretty much just his hat and scarf. I added a little Light Pool Party to make some shadows and that was it.

Remember, buy any bundle in August from the upcoming 2020 Aug-Dec Mini Catalog, which starts August 4th, and received a pre-cut, ready to stamp and assemble card kit (4 cards and envelopes) from me! The kit will include any dies cuts and embossed pieces, as well as embellishments needed to complete the cards. All you need is stamps, ink, and adhesives.

Measurements
  Card base: Whisper White 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored/folded at 4-1/4"
  Image: Whisper White 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"
  Greeting: Whisper White 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
  DSP: Snowflake Splendor 4" x 5-1/4"

Instructions

1. Stamp polar bear on larger (3-1/2" x 5-1/2") Whisper White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Color as desired with Stampin' Blends markers.
2. Die cut using second-largest Stitched Nested Labels die.
3. Stamp greeting on smallest Whisper White cardstock using Memento ink, and die cut using second-smallest Stitched Nested Labels die.
4. Adhere DSP to card base.
5. Adhere polar bear image to card with Stampin' Dimensionals. Do the same with the greeting, adding some liquid glue where the panels overlap.
6. Now add some sparkle with Adhesive-backed Snowflakes and you're done!

Product List

Warm & Toasty Cling Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamp Review Crew - Jar of Flowers

Welcome to the Stamp Review Crew's Jar of Flowers edition! The "Crew" is made up of a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who pick a stamp set or bundle to highlight on the first and third Mondays of each month, with a bonus hop if there is a fifth Monday. If you landed here from Jay's blog, Mitosu Crafts, welcome!

The Jar of Flowers photopolymer stamp set has a coordinating Jar Punch that is just adorable. I was going to make this a shaker card, but can't find the shaker domes...I'm sure I put them in a really safe place, LOL.

Soooo, I stamped and punched the jar and adhered it to the Tasteful Textile embossed background. I do wish there had been dies to go with the flower bouquets in this set. That was a lot of fussy cutting!

I used the same image for this next card, stamping it several times right side up and upside down. I was in the mood for something RED, so I used all the Stampin' Up! reds on this card.

After embossing with the Dainty Diamonds 3D folder, I used the new (coming August 4th) Celebration Labels Dies to die cut it.

That's all I have today, so hop on over to see what Bronywn at AddINKtive Designs has made!