Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #267. Our host, Caz, chose A Quickie CAS Christmas Card for the theme. I was able to combine this card with the Creative Crafters Challenge #95, where the theme is always Anything Goes, which is also going live today.
When you finish here, please visit both challenge sites to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my CAS Christmas card:
This gorgeous paper, the Traditions of Christmas 12″ by 12″ Specialty DSP, from the September – December mini catalog completely carries this card. It’s absolutely stunning! I paired it with Old olive and Real Red cardstock and a greeting from the Peace on Earth stamp set.
What I Did:
The Old Olive base measures 8-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
I trimmed the Real Red mat to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
The DSP measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
Don’t forget to trim a coordinating piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
I also punched a 1-inch circle from DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
After trimming the red cardstock, I cropped the circle from the center of the mat using the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes set
I stamped the outside and inside sentiments using Tuxedo Black ink on white cardstock
I cropped the outside sentiment using the next smaller circle die from Stylish Shapes
The inside piece of cardstock measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
The only place I used dimensionals was behind the white circle Merry Christmas sentiment
For the other pieces of the card, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere them together
I adhered the red cardstock to the base
Next, I wrapped a piece of Real Red ribbon around the front of the card and tied it in a square knot
Then I adhered the DSP to the red cardstock, and anchored the ribbon knot in place with a mini-glue dot
Adhere the larger red circle with multipurpose liquid glue and slide it under the ribbon
Place the dimensionals on the back of the white circle making sure they straddle the ribbon, and adhere
Add five red enamel dots to the front sentiment
Adhere the inside white cardstock to the base of the card
With that, I’d finished this CAS coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
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Welcome to my one card, two challenges post. As always, the theme for The Creative Crafters challenge # 94 is Anything Goes. This month I have a Christmas card made with the Modern Christmas suite collection. I used the SSC373 sketch for my card, so I will upload this card to that gallery. I hope you will visit the design team members’ blogs for some gorgeous inspiration! We can’t wait to see what you create, so please remember to upload your creation to our gallery.
When I purchased the Peace on Earth suite collection I told myself that I could make all the Christmas cards I needed with that suite. Then I saw the Modern Christmas suite and knew I “had” to have it! This is the first card I’ve made with the products, and I can’t wait to keep playing with them, although the DSP (designer series paper) is almost too beautiful to cut up!
Measurements:
Trim a piece of black cardstock to 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, and score at 4-1/4 inches to create a tent card
Choose a background DSP and trim it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
You will need a strip of DSP for the bottom, and I trimmed that piece to 1 by 5-3/8 inches
I find it easier to adhere strips like this over the bottom of the background DSP rather than try to fuss with measurements to create the size I need
Trim a piece of coordinating DSP to 1 by 5-3/8 inches for the bottom of the inside of the card
I trimmed a piece of the fa la la DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then I punched a 1-inch circle of the striped DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
I used scraps of black and white cardstock for the tree and the sentiment on the front of the card
A Quick Card:
Once I figured out what DSP patterns I was going to use, the rest of the card fell into place. I love that the simple sketch was enhanced by the DSP, which does all the work on this card.
Both the tree and the sentiment on the front are heat embossed
First, make sure you rub your embossing buddy over the cardstock to be stamped and embossed
After cleaning the cardstock with the embossing buddy, stamp your images using VersaMark ink
Cover the ink with WOW! embossing powders, and flick off the extra, or use the brush from the embossing additions kit to remove any excess powder
Heat set with your heat tool
Make sure you allow the embossing images to dry before trying to crop them
Crop the sentiment using one of the rounded rectangles from the Nested Essentials die set
Crop the tree using the Ornamental Christmas tree die
Unless otherwise noted, I adhere the pieces together with multipurpose liquid glue
Adhere the strip on the bottom of the front piece of DSP
At this point, I pulled out my gold Wink of Stella brush and outlined the tree, sentiment, and the DSP background of the front of the card
Using the gold and white baker’s twine from the suite, wrap it around the line where the two pieces of cardstock come together
I used tear-&-tape to adhere the ends on the back of the card
Use another length of baker’s twine to tie a square knot around the wrapped pieces
I wanted to use a bow, but I am completely bow-challenged at the present time
Adhere the DSP to the front of the base of the card
Add dimensionals behind the tree and adhere it to the front of the card
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment so that it fits over the tree, then use liquid glue to adhere the corner to the tree
Adhere the tree and sentiment to the front of the card
Crop a star from the gold foil DSP, add a mini-dimensional to the back of it and adhere it to the top of the tree
Stamp the inside sentiment using Momento Tuxedo Black
Add the 1-inch strip along the bottom of the white cardstock and adhere to the inside of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
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DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) – Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Petal Pink – Also available in French
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DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) – Colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Vellum – Adhesive
If you have any questions, or need a bit of a creative mojo boost, you can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
Welcome to my one card, two challenges post. As always, the theme for The Creative Crafters challenge # 93 is always Anything Goes. This month I have a latch fold wedding card I created for my niece’s wedding. The colors she chose were black and white with pops of silver and gold. It was such a beautiful wedding!
Here’s my card:
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates both this hop and the challenge. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!
I have another latch fold card for you, but this time it’s for a birthday! You can see some of my other latch fold cards here, here, here, and here.
My Basic Template:
One of the things I absolutely love about this card is that it is so easy to change up the front of the card, as you can tell by my other posts.
Here’s the basic template that I use and revise as needed:
I trimmed a piece of retired silver and white specialty DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then I punched a 1-inch circle from a leftover piece of black embossed cardstock and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
There is a pretty significant amount of bulk to this card, but it still fit in a medium white SU! envelope
If this card needed to be mailed, I would put it in a small padded manila envelope for safe travels and add extra postage
Putting the Card Together:
The absolute star of this card is the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder!
It’s really hard to see in the pictures, but I stamped VersaMark ink on the raised side of the embossing folder
After I wiped a 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 piece of white cardstock down with my embossing buddy, I ran it through my Cut & Emboss machine
Then, I added clear embossing powder to the ink and heat set it with my heat tool
Then I trimmed down the cardstock to fit the measurements of the template
I used two 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inch pieces of black cardstock and ran them each through the embossing folder in the Cut & Emboss machine
Using a fairly wet white craft ink pad, I lightly swiped multiple layers of white ink onto the raised sunflowers
I did let each layer of ink dry before I added more ink
It was necessary to add more ink to the ink pad to get the depth of white that I wanted
The sentiment on the front of the card comes from the Something Fancy stamp set, and I used white embossing powder on the back cardstock
After heat embossing and cropping the black sentiment cardstock, I decided I needed to add texture to the panel so I very carefully embossed the top and bottom using the Sunflower embossing folder
I used silver foil for mats on this card mainly because the black ribbon has silver flecks running through it
I’ve added information for the loopy loop bow below
Finally, I added some pearlized dots to the corners of the sentiment panel
With that, I’d finished this coordinated wedding card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Heat-embossing HINTS:
One of the most important steps when using embossing powder is to wipe down the cardstock using your embossing buddy, which is available in the Embossing Additions Tool kit
Another important thing to remember is to use the sticky end of your Take Your Pick tool to remove stray flecks of embossing powder before heat embossing
Make sure to let your embossed sentiments dry completely before trying to crop the sentiments, otherwise you might smear your beautiful embossed sentiment
While my heat tool is warming up (especially helpful with metallic powders) I will warm the underside of the cardstock to help keep the warping to a minimum
The Loopy Loop Bow:
I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this technique allows me to relatively easily add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!
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Welcome to my one card, two challenges post. As always, the theme for The Creative Crafters challenge # __ is always Anything Goes. This month, for me, anything goes means two birthday cards combining the 2025-2027 In Colors, vellum, and embossing folders. I had so much fun creating the butterfly embossed card, I wanted to make another one using the sunflower embossing fold.
Here are my cards:
Measurements:
I used a tent fold, and that base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches
For the second card, I used a base measuring 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
The black cardstock mats measure 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I cropped the sentiment banners from each piece of the mat cardstock using the Stylish Shapes die set
Each card has a piece of white cardstock for the inside, each of which measure 4 by 5-1/4 inches
I started with 2 pieces of vellum measuring 5-1/2 by 4-1/4 inches, one for each card
I trimmed coordinating in Color DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for each envelope flap
Then, I punched a 1-inch circle of DSP for each envelope seal and ran them through my XYRON create-a-sticker machine
What I Did:
Unless otherwise specified, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I used blending brushes and the Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Darling Duckling inks to color the vellum
After blending colors on the back of the vellum, I adhered the vellum to the white cardstock by lightly covering the entire back of the vellum with multipurpose liquid glue
Then, I embossed each piece with a 3D embossing folder
Trim each piece of vellum/white cardstock to 5-1/4 by 4 inches
Lightly swipe the white craft ink pad over the embossed images to create highlights
Wrap a piece of ribbon around the 3 layers for the front and tie it in a square knot.
After wiping down your sentiment banners using an embossing buddy, stamp your sentiment using VersaMark ink
Cover the ink with white embossing powder and set it with your heat tool
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banners and adhere to the front of the card
Stamp your inside sentiments on the piece of white cardstock
Emboss a piece of cardstock to match your card base using the embossing folders
After lightly swiping white craft ink over the embossed cardstock, trim it to 4 by 1 inch and adhere it to the inside white cardstock
Adhere the inside white cardstock to the card
With that, I’d finished these coordinated cards, envelopes, and envelope seals
The September – December 2025 Mini-Catalog is now available!
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This Peaceful Garden Suite Collection is beautiful, and I love non-traditional colors for Christmas. I thought I would be able to use this suite for all my Christmas cards.
This Modern Christmas Suite Collection is absolutely gorgeous! I told myself that I wouldn’t need anything other than the Peaceful Garden Suite Collection. I was wrong. This suite is already in my cart:
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If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. You can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
Welcome to my one card, two challenges post. As always, the theme for The Creative Crafters challenge # 90, is Anything Goes. Combining Summer Holidays and Anything Goes with the Creative Creases Challenge theme which is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold, I brought all both challenges together into one card.
Here’s my card:
As always with a fun fold card, I will be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge where the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
What I Did:
I used Connie Stewart’s video tutorial for this card. Her tutorials are always exactly what Simply Simple Stamping, and you can see the video tutorial here. I did follow her directions, but there are things I learned along the way.
Make sure you remember that the inside DSP (designer series paper) pattern is facing up when you are scoring
If you don’t have the inside facing up, you will wind up with a backwards card, which will then become scrap pieces of DSP – just saying
I would recommend watching the video through first before following along by pausing the video as needed
When choosing DSP, make sure it is not lightweight DSP since the score lines might tear the paper
Have fun with this card! Connie Stewart makes it much easier than I thought it would be – just follow her directions and you can WOW! the recipient
Thank you very much for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. You can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
Welcome to my one card, three challenges post. It’s not often that I can work three different challenges into one card, but I’m pretty stinking pleased that I was able to combine two of the challenges for which I am a design team member. Our host for the Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #376, Julie, chose Summer Holidays for the theme. As always, the theme for The Creative Crafters challenge # 90, is Anything Goes. Combining Summer Holidays and Anything Goes with the Creative Creases Challenge theme which is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold, I brought all three challenges together into one card.
Here’s my card:
This bundle includes the stamp set, the hybrid embossing folder, and a die set. Take a look at this trio:
I probably should’ve added a couple of die cut clouds, but will do that next timeI’ve already posted one Sunrise Sailing card as a guest designer for the current Creative Creases challenge, and you can see that card here. If you love fun folds as much as I do, then the Creative Creases challenge is for you.
Measurements:
The Real Red base measures 11 by 4-1/4, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2 inches to create the easel making sure to burnish both score lines
After embossing the Night of Navy cardstock, trim it to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
Trim two pieces of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
You will need white cardstock pieces for the boat and sentiment, for which I used scraps
Use a Night of Navy scrap for the circle border (from the Coneflower Celebrations die set)
It is so much easier if you adhere the Night of Navy strip to a trimmed to size adhesive sheet before cropping
Remember you will need to run the cardstock/adhesive sheet combination back and forth at least twice to accommodate the extra bulk
Stamping:
Stamp the sailboat using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Stamp the Night of Navy sail sections
I used the Read Red and Gray Granite blends combos to color the boat
Stamp the sentiment in Real Red
Crop the boat using the Sunrise Sailing die
Crop the sentiment using a banner die from Stylish Shapes and outline it using a Real Red marker
Stamp the sentiment for the inside in Real Red
Using Night of Navy ink, stamp the waves on the bottom of the inside
Using Daubers:
I wanted the waves to resemble whitecaps but struggled with creating this look
First, I dropped some white craft ink onto an acrylic block so I could easily use a dauber
Next, I used the dauber to lightly drag white ink across the embossed waves from the left to the right
Since the cardstock absorbs the white craft ink, I tried adding 5 or 6 layers and still couldn’t get the look I wanted
Switching gears, I very, very lightly added pearlized enamel effects to the tops of some of the waves
After letting that dry overnight, I tried with the dauber and white craft ink again
I used the white craft ink and dauber for the cloud embossed sections as well
Finally, I used a black marker to trace over the embossed birds
As I am typing this, I had an idea that might work to better achieve the look I wanted and will update this post if it works
Putting the Card Together:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
Adhere the Night of Navy embossed cardstock to one of the white cardstock pieces
Then adhere the white cardstock the the bottom flap of the card base only
If you adhere the whole white cardstock to the Real Red base, you won’t get an easel
Since the embossing folder has the same boat shape embossed, I just adhered the boat directly to the Night of Navy cardstock
Add dimensionals to the underside of the sentiment banner and adhere to the Night of Navy cardstock
Adhere the inside piece of white cardstock to the inside of the base
I usually place my easel stop about an inch down from the fold of the card, so that’s where I adhered the circle stop
Serve up a slice of celebration with the Birthday Fancy Kit! With layered cakes, teacups, florals, and doily details in soft pastels, these 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) are like a birthday party in an envelope. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays or other sweet occasions, each design makes it easy to create something charming and full of cheer.
DETAILS – Makes 12 cards: 4 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) – Colors: Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush – Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Birthday Fancy Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot – Step-by-step instructions – 12 printed envelopes – Gold foil accents – Adhesive
Here’s the Stampin’ Up! video for the Birthday Fancy Kit:
Sweet & Spooky Kit:
Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit! This kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and more in a fun palette of black, pink, orange, and iridescent. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for party favors, classroom treats, or spooky surprises.
DETAILS – Makes 15 treat boxes: 5 each of 3 designs – Colors: Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, iridescent, Pumpkin Pie
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – Printed and iridescent-foil precut pieces – Paper clips – Pressed wood picks – Baker’s twine – Adhesive-backed holographic stars – Adhesive
Here’s the Sweet & Spooky video from Stampin’ Up!:
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping by Sue Jackson: an independent Stampin' Up demonstrator.
Through Stampin' Up!, I happily share my love of papercrafting through sales, classes, small stamping group meet-ups and workshops. I think that being a teacher in my "real life", I have a unique approach to sharing my fantastic hobby. I look forward to connecting with you!
