Merry Christmas with Love

Inspiration

Merry Christmas, everyone! Here is the Christmas card I made for my dear husband. I cased a lovely card by Fracie G., and gave it a very simple senitment - just "I love you". That says it all.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Paper

Riding Hood Red (SU!)	5 3/4" x 11 1/2"; scored at 5 3/4"
Wild Wasabi (SU!)	5 1/2" x 5 1/2", and 4" x 4"
Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)	5 5/8" x 5 5/8", and 5 3/8" x 5 3/8", and 5" x 5", and 3" x 3"

Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

Wild Wasabi (SU!)

Stamps

HCPC 3339: Elegant Holly Swirls (Heartfelt Creations)

Signature Greetings (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories

Fleur de Lis Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Bella Rose Die (Heartfelt Creations)

Cuttlebug (Provo Craft)

COPIC Markers (Imagination International)

SPICA Glitter Pens (Imagination International)

Adhesive Gems (Recollections)

Zip Dry Glue

3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Scissors

Scor-Pal

ATG (3M)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut a piece of red card stock measuring 5 3/4" x 11 1/2", score at 5 3/4" and fold. Add a mat of white card stock measuring 5 5/8" x 5 5/8", and a mat of green card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

SCORED MAT

Cut a piece of white card stock measuring 5 3/8" x 5 3/8". Use a scoring tool, and score 1/2" increments diagonally across the body of the square. Mount this onto the front of the card. Cut/emboss the rose leaf swirl from green card stock and mount in the lower left corner of the white mat.

SENTIMENT

Cut/emboss the large Fleur de Lis rectangle out of white card stock. Stamp the sentiment in green in the center of the rectangle. Mount onto the front of the card using foam squares.

HOLLY IMAGE

Stamp the holly image on white card stock in black ink, and color with COPIC markers. I used YG61, YG63, and YG67 on the leaves, and R35 adn R37 on the berries. Glue the image onto the upper right corner of the sentiment mat. Enhance the holly image with stickles - Burgundy on the berries, and Frosted Lace on the swirls. As the final touch, add a red gemstone at the base of each fleur de lis around the rectangle.

And a Very Merry Christmas

Joe and I are enjoying a quiet day together today; we hope you are enjoying your favorite tradition for this holy holiday. We wish you a safe and merry Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Gift Card Holders

Merry Christmas Eve!

I've "stamped my fingers off" this December! I counted everything, and between Thanksgiving and today, I stamped and assembled 215 cards. Guess what? I'm tired! LOL. I'm writing my blogs for the weekend ahead of time, and I'm not stamping all weekend. Well, unless I get a really fun stamp or tool for Christmas, or unless I get some free time, or unless...... well, you know me, I'll probably end up stamping something.

My blog today is pictures only - I posted the instructions for this simple gift card holder in this October post, and as I said back in October, we always end up needing a few holders for gift cards. And I made some for a customer, too. So here are pics of the 9 designs - I made 4 of each. The papers are mostly Stampin' Up, and Paper Studio. The stamps are Stampin' Up, Hampton Art, and Heartfelt Creations. And my craft room was an absolute mess when I was done because I used every kind of marker, glitter, adhesive, ribbon, etc., and didn't put anything away as I went (another reason I'm not stamping for a couple of days).

Anyway, enjoy the pics, and have a wonderful Christmas Eve!

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks & A Warm Hug

Special Give Away

This is the last Heartfelt Creations blog post before Christmas, and as a thank you to all the loyal HC customers, Heartfelt Creations will be giving away fifty $50 Dollar Gift Certificates TONIGHT at 9 PM Eastern Time. On the Heartfelt Creations blog at 9 PM EST, you will see a direct link to the giveaway page. Once the page goes live you submit your information and a $50 gift certificate will automatically be emailed to you. Once the 50 gift certificate limit has been reached, it will be indicated on the page. Mark your calenders and make sure you are available at that time, they will be snatched up quickly!

Inspiration

Another card everyone needs lots of this time of year are THANK YOU cards. Here's one made with a wintery theme, using stamps from one of the ***Limited Edition*** sets - these are stamp sets that won't be available for purchase after the end of the year. This set is the Sunburst Flower 2 PreCut Set which coordinates with the Dahlia Spellbinders dies. That makes it easy to make a bunch of cards very quickly!

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 4 1/4" x "

Paper

Cherry Cobbler (SU!)	7" x 10"; score at 5"
Blue Bayou (SU!)	4 3/4" x 6 3/4"
Whisper White (SU!)	2" x 3"
Vellum	4 3/4" x 6 3/4"
Jingle (lily bee design)	4 3/4" x 6 3/4"

Ink

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Cherry Cobbler (SU!)

Stamps

HCPC 2283: Sunburst Flower 2 PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3342: Snowmen Melt Your Heart PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Dahlia Nestabilities Dies (Spellbinders)

Fancy Tags 2 Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Classic Diamonds Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Wonky Rectangles Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Big Shot Pro (Sizzix)

Corner Rounder Punch (SU!)

White embossing powder (Sweet Stamps)

Heat Gun

3D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Glitter Adhesive Dots (Recollections)

Zip Dry Paper Glue

ATG (3M)

Scor-Pal

Scissors (Cutter Bee)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut a piece of red card stock measuring 4 1/4" x 11", and score it at 5 1/2", and fold. Cut/emboss a medium Wonky Rectangle from patterned paper. Cut/emboss a blue diamond. Mount these at the folded end of the base card.

FLOWER

Stamp the 3 flower images using Versamark ink on vellum paper and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Use the matching dahlia dies to cut out all three flowers. Clip between the petals and slightly shape the petals. Use a foam square between each flower to mount them to the blue diamond on the card in a dimensional stack. Finish the flower with a sparkling white adhesive dot in the center of the flower.

SENTIMENT

Cut/emboss a tag from blue paper. Cut a small strip of white paper measuring 7/8" x 2 5/8". Use the corner rounder punch to round all 4 corners of the white strip. Stamp the sentiment in red ink. Mount the white sentiment strip on the blue tag, and the blue tag on the bottom of the card front.

Remember - Tonight's HC Give Away!

Don't forget to head over to the Heartfelt Creations blog tonight at 9 PM EST for your chance to grab a $50 gift certificate!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sparkling Santa

Inspiration

Well, we are down to the final week before Christmas! I had to give in and find a card I could make LOTS of in a short period of time in order to get mine into the mail with any hope of reaching everyone before the holiday. I found inspiration on Splitcoast stampers, and CASEd a card by Nancy Littrell. I made 84 in about 12 hours. Here's my quick & easy card:

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper

Real red (SU!)	4 1/4" x 11"; scored at 5 1/2"
Glorious green (SU!)	2 3/8" x 2 5/8"
Whisper white (SU!)	3 3/4" x 5", and 2 1/4" x 2 1/2"

Ink

Basic Black (SU!)

Stamps

Holiday Tag Team (SU!)

Accessories

Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provocraft)

Cuttlebug (Provocraft)

Mark-it Ultra-fine Pens (BIC)

Gold metallic pen (Uni-ball)

Pearl adhesive dot (Recollections)

Ice Stickles (Ranger)

Ribbon (Michaels)

Twine (The Twinery)

Clear tape

Scor-Pal

ATG (3M)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Start with a half sheet (4 1/2" x 11") of red card stock, score in the middle at 5 1/2", and fold.

MAT LAYERS

Cut a piece of white card stock measuring 3 3/4" x 5", and emboss it with the swiss dots folder. Tape one end of the twine on the back of the white mat, then wrap the twine around the card 3 times and tape it again on the back. Tie a bow around the narrow end of the twine on the front of the white mat. Mount this on the center of the front of the card.

Cut a piece of green paper measuring 2 3/8" x 2 5/8" and mount it to the left of the bow.

IMAGE

Use black ink to stamp the santa on a piece of white card stock measuring 2 1/4" x 2 1/2". Color with the BIC makers, and use the gold pen for the belt buckle. Mount this onto the green mat. Finish with a pearl adhesive on the tip of his cap, and use stickle on all the fur trim.

and REMEMBER - only one more week til Christmas!!!

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Regal Rose Poinsettia

Inspiration

Hello and welcome to another Heartfelt Creations' Wednesday! Today, on the Heartfelt Creations blog, there's a $25 gift certificate up for grabs, so be sure to hop over and leave a comment!

During December, Heartfelt Creation is featuring ***Limited Edition*** stamps - these are stamp sets that won't be available for purchase after the end of the year. They include some really special sets of flower stamps that you can use in may versatile ways, so be sure to check them out before the end of December!

My card uses the Regal Poinsettia sets in some non-traditional colors for Christmas.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size: 5" x 7"

Paper

Ocean Tides (Papertrey Ink)	7" x 10", score at 5", and 3" x 7"
Burgundy textured (Kaisercraft)	4 1/2" x 6 5/8"
Signature Christmas - Holiday Glitter Book (My Mind's Eye)	3 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Autumn Rose (Papertrey Ink)	5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Ink

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Bravo Burgundy (SU!)

Sage Shadow (SU!)

Stamps

HCPC 3419: Holiday Poinsettia Candle PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 2292: Regal Poinsettia 1 PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 2291: Regal Poinsettia 2 PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Holly Accents Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Big Shot Pro (Sizzix)

SPICA glitter pen (Imagination International)

Gelly Roll pen (Sakura)

Ribbon (Michaels)

Translucent Embossing Glitter (PK Glitz)

Heat Gun

Sponge

Stickles (Ranger)

Adhesive Gems (Recollections)

3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Scor-Pal

Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear

Zip Dry Glue

Adhesive Transfer Gun

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut a piece of light green cardstock, measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold.

MAT LAYERS

Cut a piece of burgundy cardstock measuring 4 1/2" x 6 5/8". Cut a piece of patterned paper measuring 3 1/2" x 6 1/2". Mount the patterned paper on the left most side of the burgundy paper, leaving a small border on the left, and a wider border on the right.

Stamp the Christmas sentiment in burgundy ink in the upper third of the patterned paper.

Stamp the holly leaf with the swirl in burgundy ink in the lower third of the patterned paper. Enhance these images with a Clear Star Gelly Roll pen. Stamp the holly leaf again using green ink on light green paper, cut it out, and glue it over the burgundy stamped leaf.

Mount a glittery strip of ribbon diagonally across the lower portion of the mat layers, then mount the layers onto the card front, again leaving a small border at the left, and a larger border on the right.

HOLLY BORDER

Cut/emboss the holly accent border using light green paper. Use a sponge to apply green ink before removing the paper from the die. Trim the die cut pattern to fit the mat layers. Use the dries clear glue to mount the border along the edge of the patterned paper. Enhance the darker green areas with a clear SPICA pen. Use burgundy Stickles for the circle at the base of each group of three leaves.

POINSETTIA

Stamp three poinsettia images using Versamark ink on rose paper, and heat emboss with tranlucent burgundy embossing glitter. Be careful not to overheat - too much heat will flatten the color and sparkle.

Cut out the flowers, and trim into the center of each flower around the whole petals. Bend the five whole petals up, and leave the partial petals flat. Glue the largest poinsettia to the front of the card using Zip-Dry glue so that it covers the intersection of the large holly leaf, the ribbon and the holly border.

Mount the medium poinsettia in the center of the largest using a foam square, and the smallest into the center of the medium blossom using another foam square. Finish with three large light pink and three small dark pink adhesive gems in the center of the poinsettia.

Thanks for stopping by!

Poinsettia Gift Box

Inspiration

Welcome to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday! Just in case you're wondering where the November release is, we're doing a special release on Black Friday next week and it's one worth waiting for. There's a "sneak peek", along with the weekly dose of beauty and creativity from the design team on Heartfelt Creations blog!

The holidays are upon us, and if you're like me, you want your gifts to show you've spent some time and special work on the creations you give. Paper mache boxes are perfect for decorating, and Heartfelt Creations stamps are great for adding flowers and flourishes! This one is decorated for Christmas in traditional red and green, with the Petite Poinsettia PreCut Set.

Ingredients

Note: Finished box size: approximately 6" x 6"

Paper

Christmas Cocoa Specialty (SU!)	4" x 12" (2 pieces)
Real Red (SU!)	8 1/2" x 11"
Victorian B&T New England Ivy (CTMH)	7" x 7", and 4" x 4"
Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)	4" x 4"

Ink

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3415: Petite Poinsettia PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Paper Mache Box (Hobby Lobby)

HCD 711: Decorative Dutch Iris Die (Heartfelt Creations)

Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Labels 1 Grand Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Big Shot Pro (Sizzix)

White embossing powder (Sweet Stamps)

Moss Tinsel Embossing Powder (Creations Unlimited)

Heat Gun

Liquid Pearls (Ranger)

Ribbon (Michaels)

Modge Podge glue

Zip-Dry Glue

Scissors (Cutter Bee)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BOX BOTTOM

Cut two 4" x 12" strips of red/white flocked paper. Apply Modge Podge glue to the outside of the box and adhere the flocked paper to cover the sides of the box. The paper is wider than the box sides, so clip the paper at the corners of the box, and apply Modge Podge to glue the paper as you fold it under the bottom of the box and to the inside of the box.

Cut a 4" x 4" square of solid red paper to cover the bottom of the box and glue it in place to hold the edges of the paper in place under the box. Set the box aside to let it dry.

BOX LID

Cut a sheet of green paper measuring 7" x 7". Apply Modge Podge glue to the outside of the box lid and adhere the green paper to cover the lid. Clip the paper at the corners of the lid, and apply Modge Podge to the sides of the lid, and glue the paper down to cover the sides of the lid. Use Zip-Dry glue to adhere ribbon around the edge of the lid. Set the lid aside to let it dry.

POINSETTIAS

Stamp 2 of each size of the poinsettia blossoms on red paper using embossing ink, and heat emboss with white powder. Cut them all out with the matching Shapeabilities dies.

Stamp 4 leaves on green paper using embossing ink, and heat emboss with moss tinsel powder. Cut them out with the matching Shapeabilities die.

Cut/emboss 2 flourishes using the die from the Dutch Iris die set and white card stock.

From red card stock cut/emboss the smallest Label 1 Grand Nestabilities die.

Glue the red Label die cut onto the box lid. Adhere a white flourish in two corners. Glue the poinsettias in the crook of the flourishes - "scrunch" the petals slightly to give them a little more 3-D look. Finish the poinsettias with a drop of Opal Liquid Pearls in the centers. Fold the leaves slightly in the middle, and glue them under the poinsettias.

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Merry Christmas Snowman

Inspiration

Welcome to another Heartfelt Wednesday! Here's a simple little Christmas card I made for the CAS-ual Friday challenge - my first time to play along. The challenge was "over the edge" - to create a "Clean And Simple" card with a design element that goes over the edge of the card. My card has HC's jolly snowman "over the edge" as he says "Merry Christmas"! Don't forget to head over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to check out today's post with all of the lovely creations by the design team members.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Paper

Cherry Cobbler (SU!)	6 1/2" x 9"; scored at 4 1/2"
Jingle DSP (Lily Bee Design)	4" x 6"
Old Olive (SU!)	3 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)	3 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Inks

Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

Old Olive (SU!)

Stamps

HCPC 3419: Holiday Poinsettia Candle PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3342 Snowmen Melt Your Heart PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

HCD 706: Cardinal Family Die (Heartfelt Creations)

Plain Oval Large Nestabilities Die (Spellbinders)

Big Shot Pro (Sizzix)

SPICA Markers (Imagination International)

COPIC Markers (Imagination International)

Scor-Pal

3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Zip-Dry glue

ATG (Scotch)

Scissors (Cutter Bee)

Rotary trimmer with straight & deckled blades (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Start with a piece of red card stock measuring 6 1/2" x 9", score at 4 1/2", and fold. Cut a piece of designer paper measuring 4" x 6", and mount on the front of the card.

SENTIMENT

Cut/emboss an oval from green cardstock. Stamp the sentiment in matching green ink. Mount on the left area of the card front.

IMAGE

Stamp the snowman image on white card stock twice. On one of the images, cut out just the cardinal using the matching die. Using the same image, cover the snowman face with sticky tape sheet, and cover in microfine glitter. Cut out the snowman face. Color the eyes, nose, and mouth with a Pitch Black SPICA pen. Cut out the second snowman image entirely. Color with COPIC markers:

• Cardinal - R46, R59
• Scarf - Y93, Y97
• Leaves/Berries: Y93, Y97, R89
• Hat band: Y93, Y97
• Hat: E21, E23, E27

Enhance the holly leaves and berries with Garnet and Olive SPICA pens. Enhance the scarf, the hat, and the cardinal with a Clear SPICA pen.

Glue the full snowman image in the lower right of the card front so that it overlaps the green oval and the cardinal hangs off the right edge of the card. Mount the glittered snowman face over the snowman face. Add the die cut cardinal using foam squares.

Thanks for stopping by!

Let It Snow!

Inspiration

Here's a snowy winter scene using stamps from the Classic Christmas Collection from Heartfelt Creations, and some "Sparkly Fluff" I found in a bargain basket at a local store. It's kind of fun for snow (but there was a lot of white stuff sticking to everything!). I used the tree images from the Magnificent Spruce Trees set to make a Christmas scene, but they are so versatile - they'd be great for a lake scene or any serene nature view.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 5" x 7"

Paper

Cranberry Crisp (SU!)	7" x 10"; scored at 5", and 1 1/2" x 3"
Handsome Hunter (SU!)	4 7/8" x 6 7/8" (2 pieces), and 3" x 4"
Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)	1 1/2" x 3"

Inks

Handsome Hunter (SU!)

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3432: Magnificent Spruce Trees PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3345: Snowflake Medley PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Flower & Flourish edge punch (EK Success)

Clear embossing powder

Heat gun

Quickie glue pen (Sakura)

Sparkly Fluff (Our Craft Lounge)

Swarovski Hot-fix Jewels (Creative Notions)

iRock Hot-fix toll (Imaginisce)

Scor-Pal

3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Zip-Dry glue

ATG (Scotch)

Scissors (Cutter Bee)

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Start with a piece of red card stock measuring 7" x 10", and score it at 5".

GREEN MAT LAYER

Cut a piece of dark green cardstock measuring 4 7/8" x 6 7/8". Punch one long edge with the edge punch. Stamp the small cluster of trees in matching dark green ink across the layer. Use the glue pen to line branches and the ground line of the trees, and cover with the Sparkly fluff - press it down, then shake off the excess.

LARGE TREE

Ink the large tree using Versamark ink then dark green ink, and stamp on dark green paper. Emboss with clear embossing powder. Trim it closely. Use the glue pen to line branches and the ground line of the tree, and cover with the Sparkly fluff - press it down, then shake off the excess. Attach the hot-fix jewels randomly around the tree. Mount the large tree on the front of the card with foam squares.

SENTIMENT

Stamp the sentiment in dark green ink on white paper. Trim it closely. Glue it onto the small piece of red cardstock, and trim it, too. Glue this in the upper left corner of the card front.

HC Blog

Head over to the Heartfelt Creations blog for all the beautiful creations the talented design team members!

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Silent Night, Holy Night

Inspiration

The Nativity Scene stamp set from the Heartfelt Creations' Classic Christmas Collection is a sweet image that reminds me of childhood plays at church. One of my most vivid memories was one year I was chosen to be the arch-angel singing praises to the newborn king and I was SO excited. Unfortunately, I caught the flu a couple of days before the pageant, but would not give up the role, even when I was running a fever. Uncharacteristically, my parents let me go and my Dad stood in the wings - when I got too dizzy he came and picked me up and carried me to the car and home and bed. This image captures that classic Nativity scene - the child in the manger on a silent, holy night.

This card uses the Grand Labels dies to create a shaped card. Instead of cutting the card in one piece, I cut 2 labels and scored one near the top to create a small flap that adheres to the back of the first label and creates the card. I liked this approach on this one because it lets the entire label shape be embossed for the front of the card.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 5" x 7"

Paper

Scarlett Jewel (Papertrey Ink)	5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (2 pieces)
Vintage Ivory (Papertrey Ink)	5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Inks

Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3431 Nativity Scene PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3419: Holiday Poinsettia Candle PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Labels Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Large Labels Grand Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Big Shot Pro (Sizzix)

COPIC markers (Imagination International)

SPICA pen (Imagination International)

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut/emboss 2 red panels using the second-smallest Labels Grand die. On one of the panels, score a line just below the curve of the corners at one end. Adhere this to the back of the other panel to form the card.

IMAGE

Cut/emboss an ivory panel using the smallest Labels Grand die. Use a gold SPICA pen to color the embossed edge of the panel. Stamp the image in brown ink at one end of the panel. Color with COPIC markers. I used these colors:

• DUCKS: Y00, Y02, YR65
• CHICKENS: YR000, YR14
• DONKEY: W0, W2, W5, R20, E39
• CALF: E30, E35, E37, E93
• SHEEP: C0 C2, 0
• DOG: E70, E74
• MANGER: Y13, Y15, Y17, E55, E57
• BABY: E00, SPICA gold

SENTIMENT

Stamp the sentiment in brown ink on ivory card stock. Cut/emboss the sentiment using a Labels die. Use the gold SPICA pen to color the embossed edge of the panel, and mount it above the nativity scene.

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Dove Gift Tags

Inspiration

Today's post has two gift tags - they use the same stamps from the Christmas Cheer Collection from Heartfelt Creations, and the matching Christmas Cheer Die - a great way to cut out a stamped image! And they use the same basic layout, but very different paper and ribbon to create different looks. Either would add an elegant touch to a special package.

Tag 1

Ingredients

Paper

Signature Christmas (My Minds Eye)	3 1/4" x 6 1/4"
Romantique (Prima)	4" x 4", and 2" x 3"

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)

Stamps

HCPC 3423: Scenic Christmas Bells PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3420: Holiday Dove PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

HCD 715: Christmas Cheer Die (Heartfelt Creations)

Cuttlebug (Provo Craft)

Label 11 Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Sponge

Embossing glitter (PK Glitz)

Heat Gun

Ribbon (Joann)

fine beading wire (Hobby Lobby)

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

TAG

Cut a tag from the Christmas card stock measuring 3 1/4" x 6 1/4". Clip the top 2 corners, and punch a hole at the top of the tag. Distress the edges of the tag using a sponge and the linen ink.

DOVE

Stamp the dove on the designer paper using Versamark ink, and heat emboss with the embossing glitter. Cut it out using the matching die. Mount the dove on the tag using foam squares.

TO/FROM

Cut/emboss a small Label 11 die from the designer paper, and distress the edges with the sponge and linen ink. Stamp the To and From in the same ink on the die cut, and mount on the bottom of the tag.

BOW

Tie a large bow, and attach it to the tag using the beading wire.

Tag 2

Ingredients

Paper

Natural White (SU!)

3 1/4" x 6 1/4", and 4" x 4"

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

London Fog (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3423: Scenic Christmas Bells PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3420: Holiday Dove PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Psychedelic embossing powder (Judikins)

Heat Gun

Mark-It Ultrafine markers (BIC)

Ribbon (Offray)

Bow-Easy

fine beading wire(Hobby Lobby)

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Scissors

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

TAG

Cut a tag from the white card stock measuring 3 1/4" x 6 1/4". Clip the top 2 corners, and punch a hole at the top of the tag. Stamp the flourish randomly over the tag, and heat emboss with the psychedlic powder.

DOVE

Cover a piece of white paper with the sticky tape sheet, and stamp the dove using black ink. Cover in microfine glitter. Cut it out using the matching die. Using the fine point markers, color the patterns on the dove. Mount the dove on the tag using foam squares. Stamp the To and From in the gray ink on the tag.

BOW

Tie a double-loop bow, and attach it to the tag using the beading wire.

Thanks for stopping by!

Heartfelt Creations Design Team Announcement!

Inspiration

I'm so honored and excited to be chosen to be on the Heartfelt Creations Design Team for another term! Thanks so much to Emma Lou and Linda and all the Heartfelt Creations folks who make the beautiful stamps and create the most supportive environment for a design team that could be imagined!

And I want to say a huge "thank you" to the design team alumni who have provide me with inspiration and support during my first-ever design team experience - they are wonderfully talented and always kind and ready to help. And, of course, welcome to the new design team members! Don't miss the announcment of the new team, and the last posts of creations by the April-October 2011 team on the Heartfelt Creations blog today.

I have several cards on today's blog, so I'll have detailed blog posts here today through Friday.

Here's the first one - a "double Z-fold card". There's a great tutorial on Splitcoast stampers for this technique, including a video.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 4" x 5 1/4"

Paper

Always Artichoke (SU!)	5 1/4" x 12"; scored at 2", 4", 8", and 10", and 2" x 3"
Cherry Cobbler (SU!)	1 7/8" x 5 1/8" (2 pieces), and 1 7/8" x 1" (2 pieces), and 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", and 2" x3 7/8", and 3 3/4" x 5"
Spice Berry (Memory Box)	1 3/4" x 5" (2 pieces), and 1 7/8" x 3 3/4"
Vintage Ivory (Papertrey Ink)	3 3/4" x 5", and 4" x 4", and 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Always Artichoke (SU!)

Stamps

HCPC 3430 Shepherd Scene PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3429 Wisemen Ornament PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Lacy Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Cuttlebug (Provo Craft)

Moss Tinsel embossing powder (Creations Unlimited)

Heat gun

Adhesive rhinestone (Recollections)

Ribbon (Michaels)

Scissors

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Start with a piece of green card stock measuring 5 1/4" x 12", and score it at 2", 4", 8", and 10". Fold in toward the middle on the 4" and 8"score lines, and outward on the 2" and 10" score lines.

OUTER PANELS

Cut 2 pieces of red card stock, measuring 1 7/8" x 5 1/8" and mount these on the outer panels. Then cut 2 pieces of patterned paper, measuring 1 3/4" x 5" and mount these on the red panels. Cut 2 small pieces of red cardstock, measuring 1" x 1 7/8". Mount these horizontally across each panel, about an inch down from the top.

INSIDE

Cut red card stock 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", and mount on the inside center panel. Cut an ivory panel 3 3/4" x 5" and mount onto the red mat. Stamp the sentiment in green ink in the upper center of the ivory panel. Cut a red strip measuing 2" x 3 7/8" and mount it horizontally across the bottom of the inside panel. Mount a patterned paper strip measuring 1 7/8" x 3 3/4" onto the red.

DECORATIONS

Stamp the ornament on ivory paper using Versamark ink, and heat emboss with the green embossing powder. Trim closely. Mount the ornament on the left front panel, and add an adhesive gem at the top of the ornament. Cut/emboss a green oval, using the smallest lacy oval die. Stamp the sentiment in green ink on ivory, and punch it out. Mount the sentiment onto the green die cut, and adhere to the upper corner of the right outside panel.Finish by adhering a ribbon across the back of the card, positioned so that it will tie just over the red strip above the ornament.

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Christmas Gift Card Holder

Inspiration

It seems that every Christmas at the last minute I end up giving gift cards - either at work, or for a last-minute party hostess gift, or that teen-age nephew for whom I can never quite pick out the right thing. But, I like to think a hand-crafted gift card holder makes a gift card a little bit more personal. This one is really easy to make - The gift card slips in the slot in the middle panel, and then you tie a bow to close it.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 3" x 4 1/4"

Paper

Real Red (SU!)	4 1/4" x 11"; score at 3", 5 1/2", and 8", and 2" x 2"
Holly patterned paper (the Paper Patch)	5 1/4" x 5 1/4", and 2 3/4" x 4"
Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)	2" x 4"

Inks

Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3422: Poinsettia Cheer Bells PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3423: Scenic Christmas Bells PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

HCD 707: Falling Leaves Die (Heartfelt Creations)

Petite Scalloped Circle - Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Word window punch (SU!)

Ribbon (the Ribbon Retreat)

Mark-It Ultrafine permanent markers (BIC)

SPICA pen (Imagination International)

Scissors

Zip-Dry glue

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

HOLDER

Cut a piece of red card stock measuring 4 1/4" x 11". Cut the patterned paper to 4" x 10 3/4". Mount the patterned paper onto the red paper. Score at 3", 5 1/2", and 8". Fold in a "W" shape - the 5 1/2" score is the middle "mountain" fold, and the 3" and 8" scores are the "valley" folds.Hold the middle fold together, and use the punch along the fold to create a hole for the gift card, about 3 1/2" long. Apply adhesive to the back of the middle fold and press together.Cut a length of ribbon about 20" long. Apply a thin line of glue horizontally across the front of the holder. Fold the ribbon in half and mount the one side near the fold to the line of glue. Apply a thin line of glue horizontally across the back of the holder. Mount the other side of the ribbon to the line of glue, leaving a little free right at the back of the holder.

FRONT

Cut a piece of patterned paper measuring 2 3/4" x 4" and mount on the front of the card. Cut/emboss a 2" circle from red card stock using a scalloped circle die. Stamp the Merry Christmas bell in brown ink on white paper. Cut it out using the small bell die. Color the bell with the BIC markers, and embellish the script with a gold SPICA pen. Mount the bell onto the red circle, and mount this in the center of the front of the card.

INSIDE

Cut/emboss a 2" circle from red card stock using a scalloped circle die. Stamp the To/From bell in brown ink on white paper. Cut it out using the small bell die. Color the bell with the BIC markers, and embellish the to/from with the gold SPICA pen. Mount the bell onto the red circle, and mount this just over the slot in the middle of the holder.

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Glittering Ornament

Inspiration

Here's a Christmas card that uses stamp sets from the Christmas Cheer Collection and the Cardinal Family/Holly Berry Collection from Heartfelt Creations. One of the things I love the most is how well their stamps all mix and match no matter what collection they "belong" to - they are very versatile!

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Paper

Cherry Cobbler (SU!)	5 1/2" x 11"; score at 5 1/2"
Season's Greetings designer paper (Echo Park)	5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Pure Luxury Ivory (Gina K)	5" x 5"

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Wild Wasabi (SU!)

Stamps

HCPC 3417: Poinsettia Ornament 2 PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3326 Holly Berry Filler PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Gold embossing powder

Heat Gun

Wired-edge ribbon (Michaels)

Bow-Easy

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Scissors

Zip-Dry glue

ATG

Scor-Pal

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut a piece of red card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 11", score at 5 1/2", and fold.

MAT

Cut a piece of patterned paper measuring 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". Use the pine branch stamp and green ink to stamp the branches across the top of the mat. For the branches on the sides of the mat, use the "stamp off" technique to get a lighter image - stamp the branch on scrap paper first, then on the mat layer.Mount a strip of ribbon across the lower edge of the mat. Mount the mat on the front of the card.

ORNAMENT

Stamp the ornament. Stamp the pine branch in green ink on ivory card stock twice. Cut these images out. Arrange together, and mount on the front of the card using foam squares. Tie a bow, and mount it above the ornament.

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Wisemen Ornament Card

Inspiration

Shaped cards are really "in" right now, and they are really easy with the Spellbinders' dies. I think a shaped card would be fun for Christmas - fun to send and fun to receive! This card uses the Wisemen Ornament set from the Classic Christmas Collection from Heartfelt Creations. It is made to coordinate perfectly with the 2011 Heirloom Ornament Shapeabilites dies, so this card is a snap!

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is approximately 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Paper

Real Red (SU!)	5 1/2" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
Ski Slope DSP (SU!)	5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Baja Breeze (SU!)	5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3429: Wisemen Ornament PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)

Heirloom Ornaments 2011 Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Silver embossing powder (Sweet Stamps)

Heat gun

Ribbon (Joann's)

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Wire

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut the base card from red card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 11", score at 5 1/2", and fold. Place the largest Ornament die just above the fold, and cut/emboss to create an ornament-shaped card.Cut/emboss a single layer ornament of the same size using the designer paper. Trim along the embossed line to create an ornament just slightly smaller than the card. Mount this on the face of the card.

IMAGE

Stamp the wisemen ornament on blue paper using Versarmark ink, and heat emboss with silver embossing powder. Cut out the image using the matching ornament die, and mount on the front of the card using foam squares.

BOW

Finish by tying a large bow. Punch two small holes in the card front above the blue ornament, and use a little bit of fine wire to attach the bow to the front of the card.

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Everlasting Light

Inspiration

Here's another card using the Classic Christmas Collection from Heartfelt Creations. This card uses the Nativity Scene PreCut Set - a sweet image, with a beautiful sentiment.

I paired plain Kraft paper with the new Season's Greetings designer paper from Echo Park, which I really like!

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 5" x 7"

Paper

Kraft (SU!)	7" x 10", scored at 5", and 4" x 5"
Season's Greetings (Echo Park)	2" x 7"
Very Vanilla (SU!)	4" x 5"

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Timber Brown (Staz-On)

Stamps

HCPC 3431: Nativity Scene PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)

Labels 10 Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Gold embossing powder (Stampendous)

Heat gun

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Zip-Dry

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut the base card from kraft card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold. Cut the designer paper measuring 2" x 7", and glue across the middle of the card. Cut/emboss the largest Label 10 die, and sponge brown ink around the edges to distress. Mount this centered on the front of the card.

IMAGE

Ink the nativity scene in brown ink without inking the star. Stamp on ivory paper, then cut/emboss the image using sthe second Labels 10 die, and mount on the kraft die on the front of the card.Stamp the star using Versamark ink on ivory paper, and heat emboss with gold powder. Trim closely, and mount with a foam square above the scene on the front of the card.

SENTIMENT

Stamp the sentiment in brown ink on the lower right corner of the card front.

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Shepherds' Watch

Inspiration

The stamps from the new Heartfelt Creations' Classic Christmas Collection are so wonderful for capturing the true Christmas spirit. This one takes very few supplies, but those few ingredients result in a simple, elegant greeting. It would be an easy one to mass-produce!

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Paper

Stamper's Select White (PaperTrey Ink)	5 1/2" x 11", score at 5 1/2", and 5" x 5" (2 pieces)

Inks

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3430 Shepherd Scene PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)

Labels 1 Grand Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Corner rounder punch (SU!)

Silver embossing powder (Sweet Stamps)

Heat gun

Ribbon (Michaels)

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Zip-Dry

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut the base card from white card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 11", score at 5 1/2", and fold. Round all 4 corners. Cut a white square measuring 5" x 5", and round all 4 corners. Mount a strip of ribbon across the square. Mount the square on the front of the card using foam squares.

IMAGE

Stamp the shepherd scene on white paper using Versarmark ink, and heat emboss with silver embossing powder. Cut/emboss the image using the smallest Grand Labels 1 die, and mount on the front of the card using foam squares.Finish by tying a bow, and gluing it to the left of the image.

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Classic Christmas - Heartfelt Creations New Release

Inspiration

It's time for a new release from Heartfelt Creations!!! This month, Heartfelt Creations releases their "Classic Christmas" collection - this collection features 6 new stamp sets that coordinate with the Heirloom Ornaments 2011 and the Labels Seven Nestabilities dies from Spellbinders. The classic images in this collection are perfect not only for Christmas projects but for those special projects you create throughout the year!

AND, as with all the new releases, be sure to leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by October 18 for a chance to win the entire release valued at $89.99.

I have 4 cards on the HC blog this week, so I'll be posting on my blog a card each day through Saturday this week. Here's the first one.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 5" x 7"

Paper

Soft Suede (SU!)	7" x 11"; scored at 5", and 3" x 3"
Jingle DSP (Lilybee Designs)	4 1/4" x 5 1/2""
Core'dinations	4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Pure Luxury Ivory (Gina K)	3" x 3"

Inks

Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Ranger)

Stamps

Shepherd's Scene (Heartfelt Creations)

Book Frame 2 (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)

Labels 7 Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Tim Holtz Sheet Music embossing folder (Sizzix)

Tim Holtz paper sander (Ranger)

Tim Holtz paper distresser (Ranger)

Sponge

SPICA gold pen (Imagination International)

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Ribbon (Ribbon Retreat)

Bow-Easy

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

Scissors

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut the base card from brown card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold.

MAT 1

Cut a piece of designer paper measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Distress all 4 edges, then use a sponge to apply walnut stain ink on all 4 edges. Mount a piece of ribbon diagonally across the upper left corner. Mount the mat in the upper left corner of the front of the card.

MAT 2

Cut a piece of Core'dinaton paper measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss with the embossing folder, then lightly sand over the embossed music image. Distress all 4 edges, then use a sponge to apply walnut stain ink on all 4 edges. Mount the mat in the lower right corner of the front of the card.

BOOK

Stamp the middle-sized book image on brown card stock using walnut ink, and cut out using the matching Label 7 die. Stamp the image again on ivory card stock in walnut ink. Use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to stamp the sentiment across the middle of the book on ivory cardstock in walnut ink. Cut out the pages portion of the ivory book, and color the edges of the pages with the gold SPICA pen. Mount the pages on the brown book using foam squares. Mount the book on the music mat using foam squares.

BOW

Finish by tying a multi-loop bow in matching ribbon, and gluing on the diagonal ribbon in the upper left corner of the card.

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Glittering Bell Ornament

Inspiration

Here's a Christmas ornament that is really easy to make! It's a quick stamp, color, glitter project that creates a really pretty little trim for the tree.

Ingredients

Paper

Clear cardstock

Inks

Black pigment ink (Colorbox)

Stamps

HCPC 3423: Scenic Christmas Bells PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Shell Microfine Glitter

Sticky Tape Sheets

Clear embossing powder

Heat gun

Sharpie pens

Frosted Lace Stickles (Ranger)

Scissors

1/8" circle punch (Fiskars)

Embroidery floss

Instructions

Stamp the bell image on clear cardstock in black pigment ink, and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.

Turn the image over, and color the image on the BACK of the image using Sharpie pens.

Adhere the image to the sticky tape sheet, and cut it out with scissors, leaving a tab at the top of the bell. Peel off the back of the tape sheet, and cover the adhesive with microfine glitter.

Turn the ornament back over, and use Stickles to add sparkle to the sky.

Finish by punching a small hole in the tab at the top of the bell, and thread some embroidery floss through for hanging.

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Poinsettia Thanks

Inspiration

A really great set of stamps is one you can use over and over. The Poinsettia Spray set from the Heartfelt Creations' Christmas Cheer Collection is one of those sets. These two cards are made with the two stamps in the set - using the same techniques and colors, just with two different embossing folders and sizes.

Note: "Thanks" finished card size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

"Plain" finished card size is 4 1/2" x 6"

Ingredients

Paper

Real Red (SU!)	4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2 -OR- 4 1/2" x 12", scored at 6"
Neenah Solar White	4 1/8" x 5 3/8" -OR- 4 3/8" x 5 7/8" and 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Inks

Memento Lady Bug (Tsukineko)

Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

Stamps

HCPC 3418: Poinsettia Spray PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3328: Swirly Autumn Leaves PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Cuttlebug Machine (Provo Craft)

Embossing folders (Sizzix) Birds & Wreath Set and Peace Poinsettia Set

COPIC markers (Imagination International)

SPICA pens (Imagination International)

Corner rounder punch (SU!)

iRock hot fix gems and tool (Imaginisce)

Liquid Pearls (Ranger)

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

Note

The instructions that follow are specific to the thank you card, but both cards use the same ingredients and methods, with only small differences.

IMAGE

Emboss a piece of white card stock measuring 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" using an embossing folder to create a frame for the image. Stamp the poinsettia image using black ink inside the frame, and the sentiment in red ink below the poinsettia image. Stamp the image 2 more times on additional white paper. From one of these, cut out the entire poinsettia. From the second image, cut out center poinsettia image. Color the images with COPIC markers: Leaves - G21; Posies - R0000, R000, peach SPICA; Poinsettia - R02, R05, R08, Y08.

ASSEMBLY

For the base card, cut red card stock measuring 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2", and fold. Use a corner rounder punch to round all 4 corners. Round all 4 corners of the white image panel, too. Mount the image panel to the front of the card. Mount the layers of poinsettias onto the base image using foam squares. Finish with a drop of liquid pearls in the center of each posie. Mount yellow gems in the center of the poinsettia using the heated tool.

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Merry Christmas Ornaments

Inspiration

Here's a pink and green Christmas card made with stamps from the Christmas Cheer Collection and lots of glitter. My friends will tell you I'm not a "glitter girl", but I'm learning! I really like the PK Glitz embossing glitter - it makes it easy to use glitter in just the right places. And, of course, the SPICA pens give you the ability to add just a touch of sparkle just where you want it.

As always, the Heartfelt Creations blog has more creative inspiration for you - be sure to check out the design team's efforts this week.

Ingredients

Note: Finished card size is 4 1/4" x 9"

Paper

Bravo Burgundy (SU!)	8 1/2" x 9", score at 4 1/4"
English Rose Collection - Thelma (Kaiser Craft)	4 3/8" x 8 7/8"
Old Olive (SU!)	4 1/4" x 11"
Neenah Solar White	4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Inks

Old Olive (SU!)

Versamark (Tsukineko)

Gold Pigment Ink (Colorbox)

Stamps

HCPC 3417: Poinsettia Ornament 2 PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

HCPC 3419: Holiday Poinsettia Candle PreCut Set (Heartfelt Creations)

Accessories

Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)

Heirloom Ornaments 2011 Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Ribbon Tags Trio 3 Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Holly Accents Shapeabilities (Spellbinders)

Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Embossing glitter - Honeycomb (PK Glitz)

Heat gun

Sponge

2-sided tape (PK Glitz)

Adhesive gems (Recollections)

Gelly Roll Clear Star pen (Sakura)

3-D Foam Squares (3L)

ATG (Scotch)

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Rotary trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

CARD

Cut the base card from burgundy cardstock measuring 8 1/2" x 9", score at 4 1/4", and fold. Cut a mat layer from the designer paper to 4 3/8" x 8 7/8" and adhere to the front of the card. I used my Gelly Roll Clear Star pen to add some sparkle to the background paper before adding anything else to the card - just follow the outlines of the swirls on the paper - it really adds a nice touch.

ORNAMENTS

Stamp the smallest ornament image on white paper 3 times, using Versamark ink. Heat emboss with the embossing glitter. Cut the ornaments out using the matching ornament die. Cut/emboss the long holly border from green paper. Before removing the die cut from the die, use a sponge and green ink to color the open areas on the die cut. Carefully pull the holly trim line from the die (Note - it can be a little tricky to pull the paper out of the die! I've found that putting a sheet of waxed paper between the die and my cardstock before I run it through the machine makes a huge difference). Mount across the top of the card front. Use foam squares to mount the ornaments as if they are attached to the holly. Decorate the holly and the ornaments with adhesive gems.

SENTIMENT

Cut a ribbon tag from white cardstock, and stamp the sentiment in green ink in the center of the tag. Using a sponge, distress the edges with gold pigment ink. Thread ribbon through the tag. Mount a strip of double sided tape across the lower portion of the card, and mount the ribbon and tag across the tape.

FINAL TOUCHES

Cut/emboss the small holly corners from green paper. Before removing the die cuts from the dies, use a sponge and green ink to color the open areas on the die cuts. Carefully pull the holly corners from the dies. Mount around the sentiment tag. Decorate the holly and the ornaments with adhesive gems. Use the Gelly Roll pen to enhance the holly, and the sentiment.

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