Everyone loves cards that move and cards with pop-up elements. I'm no exception! But lots of people think pop-up cards are too complicated. Guess what? They're not. You can make one yourself. Really. I have the Cookie Cutter Christmas reindeer to prove it!
One of the easiest pop-up cards to make is this Stair Step Pop-Up Card.
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Creating with Christmas Pines: Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Twinkle lights, manger scenes, mistletoe... what else says Christmas? How about an evergreen bough, like the ones in the Christmas Pines stamp set? It's not quite the season to bring out the decor yet (at least at my house...never mind what the stores tell us), but if you're a crafter (and you are, since you're reading this!) then you
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Merriest Wishes and Merry Tags: Night of Navy Christmas
So many color choices for Christmas cards... red and green, light blue, purples... but Night of Navy and silver is a great combination for so many different designs. Merriest Wishes and the Merry Tags Framelits Bundle are the perfect showcase for the contrast of the dark background with the elegant silver metallic accents.
One of my
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A Berry Merry – Boughs and Berries – Christmas
The name of this embossing folder and stamp set sound like an episode of Strawberry Shortcake. Berry Merry - Boughs & Berries. You know, the little doll from the 1980's that smells like strawberries? The folder is a great one though - and this card was adapted from one that Stampin' Up! shared with demonstrators as an idea. I
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I’m Too Excited To Sleep!
Have you seen those Disney commercials? The ones where the parents tell the kids that, "SURPRISE! We're going on vacation to Disney tomorrow!" And then the kids run around like crazy, refusing to go to bed because they just can't handle the excitement over the impending trip.
Well the holiday shopping blitz may be over, but I still
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4 Bonus Months: Christmas Sneak Peek available today!
Are you ready for Christmas in July? Here's a gorgeous stamp set that you can get NOW! And when you order this set now instead of in November, you'll have 4 extra months to get your cards created before the holidays!
Beauty of the Season (135779) will debut in the Holiday Catalog on September 1, but you don't have to wait to get
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Cheers! Sleek & Simple Christmas Idea
Okay -- what's on trend right now? Let's see... glitter (check!)... ruffles (check!)... chevrons (check!)... shine (check!)... yup, I guess they're all here! This card was voted the most popular at my last Christmas Card Stamp A Stack. And more good news, they're simple to do at home!
Here's what you need:
Cheers Single Stamp
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Holly Jolly Christmas: Tags 4 You Clean & Simple Card
Here's a fun and simple Christmas card idea! Here's what you need:
Season of Style Designer Washi Tape (132155)
Tags 4 You Bundle (133294) with the stamp set and punch
a package of Note Cards & Envelopes (131527)
Add a Cherry Cobbler ink pad and a twinge of Champagne Glimmer Paper for each card, and you're set! Thanks to
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Calm Christmas: Everyone’s Favorite Dove
True! This stamp set has been so popular. There have been some gorgeous dove stamp sets over the years, but this Calm Christmas stamp set tops the list. What do you think? Leave me a comment!
This is one of the cards we made in October at my Christmas Card Stamp A Stack. Want to join us? You still have one chance - Thursday,
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Video Tutorial: Christmas Shaker Card Technique
Did you overlook the Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit (132158) the first time you looked at the Holiday Catalog? I know!! Me too!! But you better believe that I'm loving it now!!
This is a terrific card kit - only $9.95 to make 8 cards, plus you can get it as a bundle with the coordinating Merry Little Christmas stamp set
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Christmas Star: Elegant Eggplant & Gold
Really? Purple and gold?? For sure! This card in Elegant Eggplant with Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885) was one of the favorites from my Christmas Card Stamp A Stack this week.
Interested in coming to my next Stamp A Stack event? You'll make 16 cards for $24 (or $28 with envelopes included). Details & reserve your seat online!
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Holiday Headstart: Christmas Card Ideas
Today is just about the hottest day here so far this summer, so why I'm thinking Christmas & snowflakes... must be an attempt to cool off, at least in my head!
The photos are actually from our local demonstrator group meeting last Friday night. I designed 3 make N take projects for everyone to complete and we had a fabulous evening
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