With the big day behind us we're designing 12 Weeks of Christmas Week 12 (Part 1) Quick & Easy Thank You Cards. After receiving those lovely & thoughtful gifts we need to say 'thanks' but we're still recovering from all the activities so we want to make these pretty but quick & easy.

The stamps we're using this week is the Regal Floral set...

This is today's quick card...

We began with a large white frame of Distressed Tile embossing--one of those folders that gives you a lovely but subtle all over design.  

Our triple flower is stamped in Petunia Pop---we're a bit weary of the red and green combo by now so a fresh new look is what we are after.  The leaves are an awesome single stamp giving plenty of green leaves and an additional sprig.

We sparkled up the flower centers with silver Drusy embellishments.

To add a bit of texture we used the dotted stamp also in Petunia---stamping off first before stamping on our card decreases a bit of the ink and makes the stamped image a bit more subtle.

We added a very narrow border of Petunia around the stamped layer for some needed contrast.

Stop by Thursday to see what we are creating then with this set.

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Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White CS 4 1/8 X 5 3/8-put through Distressed Tile embossing folder; adhere to card front.

3. Cut Petunia CS 2 1/8 X 3 5/8; adhere to card front

4. Cut Basic White  2 X 3 1/2

    *Stamp triple flower in Petunia Pop ink 
    *Stamp leaves in Shaded Spruce ink
    *Stamp dots in Petunia ink
    *Stamp 'thanks' in black ink
    *Add 1 large/2 small silver Drusy dots to flower center

5. Using 4 dimensionals adhere the stamped layer to center of Petunia layer.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click below and order supplies now!

REGAL FLORA BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$46.75

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 THICK CARDSTOCK
$11.25

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$13.00

PETUNIA POP 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

PETUNIA POP CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD
$9.00

SHADED SPRUCE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

DRUSY ADHESIVE-BACKED EMBELLISHMENTS
$9.00

DISTRESSED TILE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$10.00

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$8.00

 

Today we are all about frazzled and so this is 12 Weeks of Christmas Week #11 - Fast No Stamp Gift Tags...using the Reindeer Days Memories and More Cards.  Since tonight and tomorrow are our last chances to get gifts wrapped we need tags that are super quick and ready in seconds. So here are tags that are quick and no stamping to get the job done and still look absolutely terrific on our packages.

These are the Reindeer Days Memories & More Cards we're using today....

Today we're going to focus on the small 3 X 4" cards---they are the perfect size to create our gift tags in a jiffy....and require no extra cutting.

This pack contains 2 sheets of awesome stickers--the cardstock weight with with self-adhesive backs.

We'll be creating 2 tags here so you get the idea and then you can take it from  here...you don't have time to sit & read directions so here are quick photos to get you started...

This is the first tag...

Front

--adding the cardinal sticker near the holly near bottom right...

Using a hand punch..punch approximately 1/4" hole in the left side. Cut 16" Cherry & Gold Satin ribbon and loop through the hole....then flip to the backside...

To this side we're adding the deer with tree sticker in the lower half of the tag...

Tag done--ready for gifting!

Tag #2--here's the front side

Using a handheld punch...punch a hole in the left end of this tag. Cut 16" Cherry & Gold Satin ribbon & loop through hole.

Back side...

it's pretty all by itself but we'll add the deer sticker in the lower left...

Tag #2 done and ready for gifting!

OK, now you have the idea---start popping on stickers where they enhance the card (or just leave them as they are)--punch the hole, cut & loop through ribbon and your tags are ready in no time.

Below is the quick shopping list in case you missed them before, you can still nab them and be ready for the next Christmas season.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas week and we'll be back with Week 12 (Thank you cards) next Tuesday.

Merry Christmas
Sandi

Supply list: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now!

REINDEER DAYS MEMORIES & MORE CARD PACK
$11.50

CHERRY COBBLER & GOLD 1/4" (6.4 MM) SATIN RIBBON
$8.00

 

Today we're designins 12 Weeks of Christmas Week #10 (Part 2) Quickest Gift Tag Using One of a Kind Bundle. Tuesday we created a very quick and easy card using this same bundle....if you missed it check it out here... Click to see Tuesday's card.

This is the bundle we're using this weeks...

& this is the simplest tag ever....

By this time Christmas is less than a week away and our gift tags need to be quick, simple and gorgeous... that's what we've done here..... first the background is die cut from Boho Blue cardstock & a hole punched in one of the lobes.

The focal snowflake is die cut from White Glimmer Paper (I know it's hard to see the glimmer in this photo). Where did I get the White Glimmer? It's in the Berry Burst, Old Olive, White Glimmer Paper pack (an Online Exclusive). Then simply attach this snowflake to the base with a glue dot.

Cut approximately 12" of silver cord...loop through the punched hole and your tag is ready for gifting!

Stop back by next week to see which product we're creating with then!

Note: If you haven't joined the monthly Card Club with NO obligations.... watching your emails for the next club in your email 12-15-24. If you don't receive my emails-sign up right now--click the button at the side --you'll immediately receive them (& you'll get some free projects too).

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Die cut base snowflake from Boho Blue cardstock; punch hole in one lobe.

2. Cut approximately 12" silver cording and loop through hole.

3. Die cut detailed focal snowflake from White Glimmer Paper; adhere to center of base snowflake with glue dot.

Your tag is ready for gifting!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

ONE OF A KIND BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$27.75

BOHO BLUE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

BERRY BURST, OLD OLIVE & WHITE 12 X 12 GLIMMER SPECIALTY PAPER
$6.00

GOLD & SILVER 1/8 (3.2 MM) TRIM COMBO PACK
$9.00

Add All to Cart

 

Today we're designing 12 Weeks of Christmas Week 10 (Part 1) Simply Quick Card Using One of a Kind.  Rime is getting short & we're focused on very quick & east.  This week we're using the One of a Kind bundle...

Our card for today....

a bit closer

To achieve quick & simple working with layers for your base to achieve a finished look without much effort--we layered Boho Blue on the base & added the white focal point.

To avoid using an embossing folder to spice up the background we used a blending brush in the easiest technique possible.... first load your brush with ink (Boho Blue) by rolling it around on the rounded bristles...then start your hand in circular motion before you hit the cardstock & beginning in the center spiral out...reload/repeat until you like the density of blue shadow....always starting in the center & spiraling outward.

Then we stamped the large snowflake in the center with Misty Moonlight & the 3 smaller snowflakes in Boho Blue. Note: Another quick technique is to mount all 3 of the small snowflakes on one block...this way you ink once & stamp once for each application

The greeting is stamped in Misty Moonlight on a white rectangle--I measured mine (see below) but you can simply cut it out with your Paper Snips. Add this to the center of the large snowflake with mini dimensionals.

You can be finished at this point or add 3 rhinestones in a triangle using the centers of the small snowflakes.

Stop back by Thursday to see our last use of this bundle

Note: If you haven't joined the monthly Card Club with NO obligations.... watching your emails for the next club in your email 12-15-24. If you don't receive my emails-sign up right now--click the button at the side --you'll immediately receive them (& you'll get some free projects too).

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score longside at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Boho Bue carstock 3 3/4  X 4 7/8; adhere to center of cardbase.

3. Cut Basic White cardstock 3 5/8 X 4 3/4

    *Using Blending Brush -- start circular motion before hitting the cardstock, begin in the center & spiral outward. Reload/repeat until you have the depth of color you want.

    *Stamp the large snowflake in Misty Moonlight in center
    *Mount  3 small snowflakes on one block & vstamp in Boho Blue in the upper left, reink & again in the lower right

4. Cut Basic White CS 3/8 X 2 1/2; stamp verse in Misty Moonlight; adhere to center of snowflake with mini dimensionals. Note: to reduce time simply stamp verse & handcut with Paper Snips.

5. Adhere 3 small Basic Rhinestone Jewels in the center of 2 snowflakes at the top and one at the bottom.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on an image & place your order now!

ONE OF A KIND BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$27.75

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 THICK CARDSTOCK
$11.25

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$13.00

BOHO BLUE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

BOHO BLUE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

MISTY MOONLIGHT CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD
$9.00

RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
$6.00

 

 

Today we're creating a cute card for the 12 Weeks of Christmas Week 9 (Part 2) Hang an Ornament Card. Tuesday we designed a quick & easy gift card holder...if you missed it check it out here click for Tuesday's card.

This week we're using the Hang an Ornament Bundle...

Here's today's card

and a closer look...

We're now creating our projects with limited time in mind. Today's card has a quick white base overlayed with a white layer embossed with Dashing Designs embossing folder.

A plain white strip covers the front on which we stamped out greeting (from Peaceful Greetings).

The ornament is stamped in Spruce ink and die cut; the sparkly trim across the middle is die cut from Shy Shamrock Glimmer paper (2024-26 In Color Glimmer) and topped off with a small bow from the Cherry Cobbler & gold satin ribbon.

Quick, easy and very sweet!

Stop back by next week to see which product we're creating with then!

Note: If you haven't joined the monthly Card Club with NO obligations.... watching your emails for the next club in your email 12-15-24. If you don't receive my emails-sign up right now--click the button at the side --you'll immediately receive them (& you'll get some free projects too).

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White Cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White CS 4 1/8 X 5 3/8, run through Dashing Designs embossing folder; adhere to card front.

3. Cut Basic White CS 1 X 5 3/8; stamp greeting (Peaceful Wishes) in Cherry Cobbler ink on right end; adhere 3 small rhinestones around image--see sample for placement.

4. Stamp ornament image in Shaded Spruce ink on Shy Shamrock cardstock, die cut. Adhere to left end of the white strip with dimensionals.

5. Die cut the scalloped bar from Shy Shamrock Glimmer (2024-36 In Color Glimmer); adhere to ornament middle.

6. Cut approximately 7" Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon & tie in bow--adhere to ornament top with a glue dot.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

HANG AN ORNAMENT BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$29.50

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 THICK CARDSTOCK
$11.25

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$13.00

DASHING DESIGNS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$10.00

SHY SHAMROCK 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

FESTIVE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) GLIMMER PAPER
$12.00

CHERRY COBBLER CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

CHERRY COBBLER & GOLD 1/4" (6.4 MM) SATIN RIBBON
$8.00

RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
$6.00

SHADED SPRUCE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

 

Today we're exploring 12 Weeks of Chrismas Week 9 (Part 1) Using Hang an Ornament Bundle. We're creating the quickest gift card holder you can imagine. We're nearing the time when time is of the essence and we're targeting "super look" with minimal effort!

Here's the Hang an Ormament Bundle

here's our gift card holder...

and with the pullout

Isn't that awesome! Yes, we take an envelope, seal it, punch a half circle in one end...cover the front with a lovely designer series paper and decorate it with an ornament! The greeting in this set is just perfect for a gift card holder--Just for you!

The inside pull up is half a sheet of cardstock, scored in the middle, punch a hole in the top of one side and loop through the "pull up" ribbon--in our case we matched the ribbon that wraps the card and ties in a bow on the front.

Note: I used to cut down the cardstock inside to about 4 X 11 (scoring at 5 1/2)...but I found using the whole half sheet actually made the withdrawal much more smooth.

Quick,  easy, adorable!

Stop back by Thursday to see our last use of this bundle

Note: If you haven't joined the monthly Card Club with NO obligations.... watching your emails for the next club in your email 12-15-24. If you don't receive my emails-sign up right now--click the button at the side --you'll immediately receive them (& you'll get some free projects too).

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Seal a Medium White envelope, cut approximately 1/8" off one short side; using a small circle punch (e.g. 1") punch a half circle from that end...

2. Cut 4 X 5 1/4 designer paper (Take a Bow)--put glue on the envelope avoiding the area of the half circle punch out and adhere the dsp.

3. Cut approximately 18" Iridescent Striped ribbon, encircle the envelope and tie in bow on the front side.

4. Die cut the ornament from Cherry Glimmer paper (Festive Glimmer Paper) adhere under bow with dimensionals

5. Die cut scalloped bar from Soft Sea Foam cardstock; stamp verse in Shaded Spruce ink; adhere to ornament with glue dots.

6. Cut Basic White Cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2; punch hole in center of one short side. Cut 6" Iridescent Striped ribbon, fold in half, slide fold through hole and pull 2 end loops through folded portion--pull gently until tight. Slide this into the envelope.

Your Gift Card holder is ready for giving!

Supplies: Click on any image below & you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

HANG AN ORNAMENT BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$29.50

BASIC WHITE MEDIUM ENVELOPES
$11.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 THICK CARDSTOCK
$11.25

TAKE A BOW BUNDLE
$44.50

SOFT SEA FOAM 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$11.50

FESTIVE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) GLIMMER PAPER
$12.00

SHADED SPRUCE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

IRIDESCENT 1/2 (1.3 CM) STRIPED TRIM
$8.50

 

We're completing the 12 Weeks of Christmas Week #8 (Part 2) Creating a Gift Tag with Sweetest Star. On Tuesday we made a really cute kids card using this set...if you misssed it check it out here click here for Tuesday's card.

This is the bundle we're using this week....

& this is today's gift tag...

This is the book style gift tag that has a hinge built in on the left side--it's a super simple technique that fast and easy. You cut double width of cardstock, score in the center and fold into a card shape (or book style)..then simply puch out the stamped image leaving the fold within the punched image....see below

You can see how the fold comes within the punched image above leaving the small scored section to act as your tag hinge.

Then simply stamp & color your image. Add a small punched hole in the back section of the tag and loop through some Red & White Baker's twine to tie onto the gift. Super easy and fun!

Stop back by next week to see which product we're creating with then!

Note: If you haven't joined the monthly Card Club with NO obligations.... watching your emails for the next club in your email 12-15-24. If you don't receive my emails-sign up right now--click the button at the side --you'll immediately receive them (& you'll get some free projects too).

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Cut Basic White cardstock 6 X 3, score longside at 3 & fold.

2. Place folded cardstock in punch so fold remains within the punch area---see photo above; punch out.

3. Stamp gingerbread cookie in Memento ink; color with Blends: Dark Pecan Pie. Add 3 Red & White Peppermint dots as buttons down the front.

4. Punch small hole in back layer of tag and thread through 12" of Red & White Baker's Twine.

Your tag is ready for gifting!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$38.50

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$13.00

PECAN PIE STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO
$11.00

REAL RED & WHITE ADHESIVE-BACKED PEPPERMINTS
$8.50

REAL RED & WHITE BAKER'S TWINE
$5.00

 

We're beginning the 12 Weeks of Christmas Week #8 (Part 1) Creatng a Card with Sweetest Star. The Sweetest Star bundle contains a cute "cookie" set of stamps with the corresponding punch!

& here's our card for today...

In keeping with simple elements we start with a red card base layered with a Lemon Lime Twist to coordinate with the crisscross designer paper color (Take a Bow DSP).

The Christmas tree is 3 layers using the Merriest Tree dies (what will I do without this awesome set of dies whe it retires!)--Garden Green, Granny Apple Green and topped with White Glimmer paper.

The Santa is stamped and die cut---then colored with our Blends---quick & easy ---then punched out and attached with dimensionals.

The greeting in the stamp set is stamped in Real Red on White CS and die cut with the 2" Stylish circle. We underlined "bright" with 3 red & white peppermint dots that perfectly  coordiate with the cookie theme.

Stop back by Thursday to see our last use of this bundle

Note: If you haven't joined the monthly Card Club with NO obligations.... watching your emails for the next club in your email 12-15-24. If you don't receive my emails-sign up right now--click the button at the side --you'll immediately receive them (& you'll get some free projects too).

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

Directions:

1. Cut Real Red cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (cardbase).

2. Cut Lemon Lime Twist 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front

3. Cut Take a Bow DSP 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to Lime layer

4. Die cut and assemble as follows:

    *3 tier tree (Merriest Trees) from Garden Green cardstock
    *2 tier tree from Granny Apple Green cardstock
    *small tier tree from White Glimmer Paper

5. Die cut small star from gold foil--adhere to tree top. Adhere tree to left of card front.

6. Stamp greeting on white cardstock in Real Red ink; die cut with 2" Stylish circle die; adhere near top of  tree--see sample. Adhere 3 medium Red & White Peppermint Dots under "bright"

7. Stamp Santa on white cardstock, color with Blends: Dark Real Red, Dark Basic Black, skintone. Swipe beard with Wink of Stella; adhere near tree base with dimensionals

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below & you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$38.50

REAL RED 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

LEMON LIME TWIST 8.5X11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

TAKE A BOW BUNDLE
$44.50

GARDEN GREEN 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

GRANNY APPLE GREEN 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

BERRY BURST, OLD OLIVE & WHITE 12 X 12 GLIMMER SPECIALTY PAPER
$6.00

GOLD FOIL SHEETS
$5.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$13.00

MERRIEST TREES DIES
$37.00

STYLISH SHAPES DIES
$30.00

REAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$8.00

REAL RED STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
$11.00

BASIC BLACK STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
$11.00

WINK OF STELLA GLITTER BRUSH
$8.00