I realize that Christmas is still several months away, but I already have customers asking for card ideas.  Luckily, I had a box of goodies arrive last Friday and I've had a little time to play with my new toys.  This first set of cards uses the Merry & Bright stamp set from the Holdiay Mini Catalog and the Dashing Designer Series paper.  I'll post the directions for the tri-fold and pocket card later this week, so be sure to check back!

SUPPLY LIST

• Real Red, Old Olive, River Rock, and Whisper White Cardstock
• Whisper White Craft Ink, Basic Black Classic ink
• Dashing Designer Series Paper
• 2-Way Glue and Dazzling Diamonds
• Merry & Bright stamp set
• Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red brads
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Punches:  Word Window, Tab, slit, circle and squares

Snowman Spinner Card

Instructions:

1. Fold 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" real red cardstock in half to create card base.  Stamp front of card with snowflakes with Whisper White Craft ink.
2. Line up the word window punch with the bottom left corner of the card.  Make sure it is in as far as it will go and punch.  Repeat on the bottom right corner of the card.  Now punch out the middle portion of the card.
3. Tear one edge of a 2' x 5 1/2" of whisper white cardstock.  Apply 2-way glue to the edge and sprinkle with dazzling diamonds glitter.  Adhere white strip to bottom of card front, being careful not to cover punched area.
4. Stamp snowman on whisper white cardstock and punch with 1 1/4" circle punch.  Color in snowman with Old Olive and Real Red markers.  Add a small amount of dazzling diamonds to snowman body.
5. Punch 2 circles from old olive cardstock using the 1 3/8" circle punch.  Adhere one circle to the snowman circle.  Adhere a penny to the back of each old olive circle, then adhere a dimensional to each penny.
6. The dimensionals will be adhered together in the punched area to create the spinner.
7. Adhere a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Dashing Designer Series paper inside card.

  Quick & Easy Cards

Both of these cards were super quick to make and would be perfect for the kids to help with!  Simply pick out the patterned paper you want to use, stamp & color your images, add some ribbon & glitter, and your done!

If you are ready to start your own Christmas cards, feel free to contact me.  I'd be happy to assist you with ordering supplies.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

I realize that Christmas is still several months away, but I already have customers asking for card ideas.  Luckily, I had a box of goodies arrive last Friday and I've had a little time to play with my new toys.  This first set of cards uses the Merry & Bright stamp set from the Holdiay Mini Catalog and the Dashing Designer Series paper.  I'll post the directions for the tri-fold and pocket card later this week, so be sure to check back!

SUPPLY LIST

• Real Red, Old Olive, River Rock, and Whisper White Cardstock
• Whisper White Craft Ink, Basic Black Classic ink
• Dashing Designer Series Paper
• 2-Way Glue and Dazzling Diamonds
• Merry & Bright stamp set
• Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red brads
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Punches:  Word Window, Tab, slit, circle and squares

Snowman Spinner Card

Instructions:

1. Fold 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" real red cardstock in half to create card base.  Stamp front of card with snowflakes with Whisper White Craft ink.
2. Line up the word window punch with the bottom left corner of the card.  Make sure it is in as far as it will go and punch.  Repeat on the bottom right corner of the card.  Now punch out the middle portion of the card.
3. Tear one edge of a 2' x 5 1/2" of whisper white cardstock.  Apply 2-way glue to the edge and sprinkle with dazzling diamonds glitter.  Adhere white strip to bottom of card front, being careful not to cover punched area.
4. Stamp snowman on whisper white cardstock and punch with 1 1/4" circle punch.  Color in snowman with Old Olive and Real Red markers.  Add a small amount of dazzling diamonds to snowman body.
5. Punch 2 circles from old olive cardstock using the 1 3/8" circle punch.  Adhere one circle to the snowman circle.  Adhere a penny to the back of each old olive circle, then adhere a dimensional to each penny.
6. The dimensionals will be adhered together in the punched area to create the spinner.
7. Adhere a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Dashing Designer Series paper inside card.

  Quick & Easy Cards

Both of these cards were super quick to make and would be perfect for the kids to help with!  Simply pick out the patterned paper you want to use, stamp & color your images, add some ribbon & glitter, and your done!

If you are ready to start your own Christmas cards, feel free to contact me.  I'd be happy to assist you with ordering supplies.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa