Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Elegant Welcome Noel Card

 This goregous, elegant card was designed by Bree Kathleen.  I just love it!  The Welcome Noel Bundle is probably my most favorite bundle for this year! There is SO MUCH that you can do with it!!  From a country vibe, to an elegant one, so many possibilities.  This one uses a foiled Swiss Dot background and sentiment, along with the gorgeous Truly Timeless DSP and a little gold behind the windows of the "houses". Such a simple, classy card.


Measurements:  

  • Truly Timeless (N): 2" x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla: 1/2 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/2" square (circle), 1/4 sheet (die cut houses), scrap (foiled sentiment)
  • Gold Foil Cardstock: 1/4 sheet, scraps
To Make This Card:

  • To conserve on Gold Cardstock, cut a "frame" from the 1/4 sheet of Gold Cardstock.
  • Then, adhere to folded Very Vanilla Cardstock.
  • Next, hot foil the Swiss Dots onto the Very Vanilla layer. Adhere to folded card base.
  • Add the strip of DSP.
  • Now, die cut a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. 
  • Also, die cut the 3 "houses" from Very Vanilla. 
  • Adhere scraps of Gold Foil Cardstock to the wrong side of the "houses" using Mini Stampin Dimensionals.
  • Arrange and adhere the circle and "houses" to the front of card.
  • FInish with Hot Foiled Sentiment from the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Glitzy Pretty Poinsettia

 Who says poinsettia's need to be Red...or Pink for that matter! I found this glitzy bronze sample that uses our new Metal Effects Specialty Paper from the current catalog, paired with the Neutral Noel DSP and  the retired Fine Shine Specialty Paper. It also uses the amazing Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies, which I just LOVE!!



Measurements:  

  • Metal Effects (N): 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" (base), 1/4 sheet (poinsettia)
  • Neutral Noel (N): 3 3/8" x 4 1/2" (swirly pattern)
  • Fine Shimmer Paper (ret): 3" x 3 1/2", scrap
  • Very Vanilla:3 3/8" x 9"
To Make This Card:

  • Die cut the largest Scalloped Christmas Cheer die from the Metal Effects DSP.
  • Next, fold the Very Vanilla piece in half.  This is actually the card!  To that, add the decorative DSP. Then, adhere to the center of the scalloped base. You will be able to see the stitched center outline.
  • Now, die cut the 4 petals of the Poinsettia from the Metal Effects quarter sheet. These petals can be made with more depth by using the Impressions Plate before removing them from the dies.  
  • Also die cut one large leaf and the 2 "centers". The leaf can also be run through with the Impressions Plate! (really a pad)
  • Shape the 4 poinsettia pieces, if desired.
  • Assemble the poinsettia, starting with the large, 4-petal piece. I used Mini Glue Dots, but Multipurpose Glue works, too. Then add the 1 or 2 "centers.
  • Next, adhere the large "leaf" to the card front, and then add the poinsettia over it with a Dimensional.
  • Finish with Metallic Gems.

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Scalloped Christmas Cheer Pocket Gatefold Card

 I'm not real sure where this idea came from, but I liked the use of the items from the Season of Celebration Ephemera Pack along with the Creative Celebrations DSP with the Pocket Insert of a layered Scalloped Christmas Cheer rectangle!  The back of the insert could have a pocket for a gift card!  Hmmm, I need to try that!




Measurements:  

  • Peaceful Pine: 1/2 sheet, 2 1/8" square (pocket)
  • Real Red: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" (pocket layer)
  • Basic White: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" (scalloped rectangle), 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2" square (pocket)
  • Creative Celebrations Mix & Match DSP (N): 1 3/4" square (pocket) - Real Red Check; 2 pcs @ 2" x 5 1/4" - Plaid
To Make This Card:

  • Score the Peaceful Pine base 2 1/8" from each end. (I usually score one end, and meet the opposite side to the center, cut edge.
  • Adhere the Plaid DSP pieces to those "gates".
  • Attach the White layer to the inside.
  • Die cut the second from the largest Scalloped Rectangle from the White piece. Attach to the Real Red layer. 
  • To that, add the little blue strip (snow) to the bottom, along with the Snowman Sticker and North Pole Sticker from the Season of Celebration Ephemera Pack.
  • Next, punch an 1/8" hole, thread through a strip of Multicolor Christmas Baker's Twine, tied together with some pretty White ribbon. Be sure to knot the ends of the Baker's Twine.
  • Create the pockets on the "gates" by cutting the 3 square layers diagonally. Then, layer them all together.  I popped mine up with Mini Dimensionals, then adhere to the "gates".
  • Finish the inside a sentiment from the Ephemera Pack and another sticker of your choice.

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Monday, November 9, 2026

Basic Pocket Gate Fold/Gift Card Holder with Radiant Sunflowers

 Continuing with my exploration of Pocket Gate Folds.  I designed this one with a place for cash or a gift card! We are using this Suite in Club on Saturday, so I waned to create a "basic" design with the place for a gift card!  I do like how this one turned out!




Measurements:  

  • Golden Glow: 1/2 sheet, 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (insert), 2 1/8" square (pocket)
  • Very Vanilla: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), scraps (sentiment & flower)
  • Sunflower Fields DSP (N): 1 3/4" square (pocket), 2 pcs @ 2" x 5 1/4" - Cajun Craze Plaid; 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (insert), 2 3/8" x 3 1/4" (back pocket) 1/2" x 4" (Pecan Pie Sunflower Print)
To Make This Card:

  • Score the Golden Glow base 2 1/8" from each end. (I usually score one end, and meet the opposite side to the center, cut edge.
  • Adhere the Plaid DSP pieces to those "gates".
  • Attach the Very Vanilla layer to the inside.
  • Take both squares and cut them diagonally.  Layer them together, and then adhere to "gates" with Mini Dimensionals.
  • Next, take the insert piece and adhere DSP to the front.
  • Take the "pocket" piece and punch a half circle with a 1 1/4" circle punch. Then, adhere to back of "insert" with 1/8" Tear n Tape.
  •  Next, stamp sentiment in Early Espresso onto scrap of Very Vanilla.  Die cut with included tag.  
  • Also, stamp single Sunflower in Early Espresso ink and color with Blends. And, die cut with corresponding die.
  • Adhere to front of insert as shown.
  • Finish outside with Radiant Gems.
  • FInish inside with strip of DSP.

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