Simple Dasher Card with Matching Envelope!

Today I want to start off by wishing all of you American readers out there a very Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you all get to enjoy some down time with your family and friends!

Now I thought I would share another card that we made at my Christmas card class last week.  It is another card using the Dasher stamp (# 116816).  I used a layout from a SCS challenge from a couple of weeks ago.

I started with two 2 1/2" squares of designer paper from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty paper and then layered them on top of two 2 5/8"  squares of Real Red cardstock to create a frame.  The base of the card is my favorite,  Kraft cardstock,  which I sponged the edges in Close to Cocoa.  I stamped the Dasher at the top of a piece of Whisper White measuring 2 1/8" x 4" . Then I inked the greeting from the Christmas Punch Set (Hostess level 2) with my Real Red marker.  I distressed the edges before I sponged them with Close to Cocoa classic ink.  Then some glitter was added to Dasher...Gotta have GLITTER!!!  Did you know that Stampin' Up's 2 way glue pen (#100425) and Dazzling Diamonds glitter (#102023) costs under $10 for both!? What an easy, pretty and inexpensive way to add some bling to your cards :)

For the envelope, I cut a piece of 5 3/4" x 2" of the designer paper, glued it to the flap, and trimmed it.  I just love when everything matches!

Hope everyone had a great day! Good night!

Beautiful and Easy Christmas Cards!

Today I am posting 2 cards we made at my Christmas card class last Thursday.  I had a great group of ladies and we had so much fun, and made beautiful cards!

The first is an ornament card using the Season of Joy stamp set (#110384).  I love this set because it has so many images.  It allows you to make a variety of Christmas cards using the one set.  A very good buy!!!

Here the rectangular shaped stamp  with all the Christmas greetings was used.  I inked in Old Olive classic ink, cleaned off the "Tis the Season" and then colored it with my Real Red marker.  I stamped it on a piece of Very Vanilla and then punched it out using my 1 3/4" circle punch, then sponged the edges. Adhered it with some dimensionals to another piece of Very Vanilla, added a bow and drew a string with a Chocolate Chip marker.  The Designer paper used on this card is the Merry Moments DSP.  I also used the Scallop Edge punch (#112091) to add some detail.  This punch is on SALE until November 30th!!!

On the second card, we used the Serene Snowflakes stamp set (# 115438 in the Holiday Mini).

I love using stamps on a background to make my own designer paper.  The snowflakes were stamped in Versamark, Whisper White Craft ink and Night of Navy classic ink on a piece of Brilliant Blue cardstock.  Then the edges were sponges (my favorite thing to do to add depth!) in Night of Navy.  On this card, I used the gorgeous White Organza ribbon (# 114319) and the Greeting from All Holidays (#114916).

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Stampin' Up! Online Extravanganza Sale!

TODAY starts a huge sale from Stampin' Up!

You'll be able to order products at up to 50% discount!!!

Remember to order early to avoid shipping delay's as popular items may get back-ordered!
It's a great time to stock up for Christmas gifts!

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Fabulous bundles, punches, Decor Elements and More!

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The last recommended day to order for Christmas delivery is Dec. 6th.

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Kind and Caring Thoughts Thank You Card

Good Saturday morning!

Well, I first have to start by apologizing to my loyal readers for not posting regularly lately.  I unfortunately got a pretty bad cold and didn't quite have the energy to create and post :(

BUT I am feeling much better and the whole family is now healthy so I am slowly getting back on track. 

I will have some great cards to show you in the next couple of weeks.  Some details on the upcoming Sale-a-bration and also great new classes that will be added to my schedule soon! So stay tuned!!!

Today I am taking a break from Christmas cards and showing you a Thank you card that I made for some co-hostesses, Marina and Allison.

Every week Split Coast Stampers posts a tutorial for a new technique.  I love this brick wall idea so decided to try it out. 

I ABSOLUTELY love this technique!

The flower image was inked with Craft Basic Black stamp on Basic Gray Designer series paper, then heat embossed with clear powder.  I used a ruler and pencil to draw horizontal lines every 1/2".  Then I drew vertical lines every 1" between the horizontal lines, offsetting them 1/2" every other line to create your bricks. Cut horizontal strips, placing them in order.  Begin from the bottom and cut the first strip of paper along the vertical line.  Adhere the bricks one by one, placing them on the cardstock with small spaces between to build a wall of bricks.Adhere, layer, add some ribbon and greeting and voila!

Supplies
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Kind and Caring Thoughts (Hostess level 3 )
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Basic Gray
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black
Paper: Basic Gray Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Black Gingham ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Pucnch, Dimensionals, Ticket Punch, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, pencil, ruler, Paper snips

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Tomorrow's post... More Christmas cards and an exciting NEW card class!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Monochromatic Dasher

Happy Monday to all!

The family is feeling a little under the weather.  It's really too bad because it is abolutely beautiful in Ottawa today.  We should really be playing outside!  Who would have thought that we would have 17 degree weather on November 9th!?!

I wonder if we will have a green Christmas this year.  As long as I have snow on Christmas day, I'm all good! :o)

Speaking of Christmas, here is a card featuring the very popular Dasher stamp.  I decided to do a monochromtaic card.  I am really into browns, reds and greens this year.  I think it's because of Stampin' up's beautiful Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Have a look...

Supplies

Stamp: Dasher (116816), Teeny Tiny Wishes(115370)

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa

Ink: Chocolate Chip (classic & craft), Close to Cocoa (craft)

Paper: Merry Moments DSP (115672)

Accessories: Finial Press embossing folder (115963), Heat tool (100005), Clear Embossing Powder(109130), Top Note die (113463), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), stamping sponges (101610),    1 1/4" Striped Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (115617), Modern Punch (116630), Word Window Punch (105090), Glue dots (103683)

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