I have a really fun gift card holder for you today. This one is "interactive", which means that it moves when you open it.
Isn't that fun?
I hope you'll give it a try!
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Friday, November 4, 2022
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Just the Paper
Today I have two more Sweet Candy Canes cards (are you sick of them yet?), but they only use the coordinating Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper. No candy canes on these cards! But you will see two different ways to use your paper, and these designs could be used with any patterned paper, for any occasion.
Paper scraps anyone?
Do you save all those little scraps of pretty paper as you cut the sheets into pieces for specific cards? I always end up with lots of odd-sized pieces. And I can't seem to throw any of it away! GAH!
Well, here's one design you can use over and over, for all of those unusually-sized papers. And it works in a vertical layout or horizontal, like this one.
Start with your card base, any color (here, Real Red) cut to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", and folded in half. Then you need a layer (here, Basic White) of any coordinating color, cut to 4" x 5-1/4". On this you will choose 4 scraps of DSP measuring (just be sure you choose papers with no "direction"):
- 3-3/4" x 2-1/8" (green dots here)
- 1-1/4" x 2-1/8" (the piece with candy canes)
- 1-7/8" x 1-1/2" (the striped piece)
- 3" x 1-1/2" (the red dotted piece)
Adhere them to your layer, and then to your card base.
Choose a label/tag for the greeting (I used one from Painted Labels) and layer it - I used the Layering Circle dies. Stamp your sentiment (mine is from Sweet Candy Canes) and embellish as desired (I only used some red Pearlized Enamel Effects to create little "jewels").
And that's it! A great way to use up your scraps and make a pretty card!
But wait! There's more:
Here's another fun way to create using mostly paper. Start with your card base (this card is 4-1/4" x 11" of Thick Basic White cardstock, folded in half) and add a layer of patterned paper (mine is from Sweetest Christmas, and is 3-3/4" x 5").
Then take a coordinating piece of patterned paper, 2-3/4" x 4" (candy canes, here) and using a die (I used the Layering Circles, but squares or rectangles work too), cut ONE HALF of the die on the edge of the paper. Tie a ribbon around the bottom and add it to your card front with Dimensionals.
Using a smaller circle, cut your greeting label, stamp it and use Dimensionals to "insert" it into the hole left on the larger piece of DSP. And decorate as desired.
Just one more way to create using your DSP to make a statement on your cards! You're welcome!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
They're Here!
Fitting Florets Collection
I've been having such fun creating with the new Fitting Florets Collection, and now it's your turn! Available now, you can purchase individual items from the collection, or order the entire suite of products (my recommendation, as the gorgeous designer paper and the pretty gold swirl embellishments are only while supplies last!).
Remember these samples?
These cards were both made with the Framed Florets stamps and dies. The first also uses the patterned paper - so pretty!
But there is another stamp in the collection, Framed & Festive. Just perfect for the holidays, this set is only available during this special order period, or until supplies run out.
Here's a little video to introduce you to the entire suite:
This gorgeous collection is available now:
- Fitting Florets Collection (item 163129) $97.50
- Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407) $54.00
- Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)* $23.00
- Framed Florets Dies (item 160623). $37.00
- Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)* $23.00
- Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814). $12.00
- Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822). $8.50
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Merry Monday, a Day Late
I have a cute card for you today, using stamps from the October Paper Pumpkin. I sat down the other night to complete my box, and an idea popped into my head.
First let me refresh your memory of the kit's cards:
I rarely stray from the instructions in these kits, and this one was not an exception. The cards are adorable:
Gah! That little Santa face! I'm going to enjoy sending them out to my friends and family in a few weeks.
But...I got thinking about the stamps (every Paper Pumpkin box comes with an exclusive stamp set) and had an idea:
Kinda fun thinking outside the "box"!
I have these great embossing folders, Charming Landscapes. They come together, one with mountains and one with a village. I used both, on Basic White cardstock.
After running the first piece with the mountains, I carefully masked off the mountains and used a Blending Brush with Starry Sky ink for the sky. Of course this also covered the stars and snowflakes, so I added Wink of Stella to the stars and some White Pearlized Enamel Effects to the snowflakes just so they stand out a little more.
Then I made the village - first embossing it on Basic White cardstock, then fussy-cutting around the houses and trees. This was popped up on Dimensionals.
I used a few more of the stamps for the inside.
Just one alternative card from the October Paper Pumpkin. I have a few more ideas for that fun Santa - I'll have to get busy!
Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber? Now is a great time to consider it! Subscribers get a fun box of goodies each month, containing everything you need to create cards, treat bags, or home decor items. You can drop your subscription at any time, without penalty, or you can look forward to having a box of creativity delivered right to your door each month.
Be sure to sign up by November 10th in order to receive the November box, full of supplies to make some sparkly gift tags, right in time for Christmas! Click here for more info and to sign up.
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