The 10 Weeks of Christmas - Week 1
A Gift for You
Can you believe it is time to start thinking about Christmas already?? It really is time to start working on those handmade gifts and cards.
A few weeks ago, a demonstrator shared an idea with me. Her name is Heather and you will see some of her creations in my 10 weeks of Christmas Program. Each week I will include a photo of a project, step-by-step instructions to create it, and a list of all of the "ingredients" needed. In addition, there will be a weekly coupon (see the bottom of this message) - if you purchase any of the items used to make the project of the week, you will get a discount on your order!
The ideas will include cards, gifts, packaging, and tags. I hope you enjoy the projects featured and can use them as you prepare for the holidays this year.
Do you have a friend that would like to receive the weekly project ideas? Forward them this email and ask them to email me.
Happy stamping,
Wanda
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Christmas Card
This week’s project is a beautiful card. I like the design because it uses a stamp in an unusual way. The stamp used for the leaves and berries is actually a flower stamp.
Instructions:
- The card base is standard size - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", folded to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". The Real Red Layer is 4" x 5 1/4" and the Whisper White layer is 3 3/4" x 5".
- Color two petals and the center spots on the flower stamp using the Stampin' Write Markers. "Huff" on the colored stamp to make sure the ink is moist before stamping on the Whisper White layer. Repeat to cover cardstock.
- Ink up the swirl stamp from the Baroque Motifs set with the VersaMark Ink Pad and stamp the Whisper White cardstock. Re-ink before each stamp
- Quickly cover VersaMark with Clear Embossing Powder. Tap off extra powder and heat with Heat Gun until the powder melts and turns shiny.
- Attach the Whisper White to the Real Red layer then punch 1/8" holes using the Crop-a-dile or handheld circle punch in each of the corners. Set the Real Red eyelets in each corner using the Crop-a-dile or Crafter's Tool Kit
- Cut sentiment layers - Whisper White to 5/8" x 1 3/4" and Green Galore to 7/8" x 2 1/4"
- Stamp "Merry Christmas" on white cardstock with Versamark and emboss with Black Embossing Powder.
- Attach the white to the green layer, aligning the white to the left side. Punch the double circle punch and tie a piece of Red Gingham Ribbon through holes. Attach to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Supplies Used
Stamps: Season of Joy, Baroque Motifs
Paper: Green Galore, Real Red, Whisper White
Inks: VersaMark, Green Galore & Real Red Stampin'
Write Markers
Other: Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Handle, Stampin'
Dimensionals, Basics Eyelets, Crop-a-dial, Heat Gun,
Double Circle Punch, Red Gingham Ribbon, Crystal Clear
Embossing Powder, Black Embossing Powder, Medium
Translucent Envelopes
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12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 1
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