Don't you love it when stamps multi-task? Stampin' Up! Best of Everything rubber stamps (images below) are fresh, modern and versatile for many occasions. However, a card I received at Founder's Circle from fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Tammi Oakley, convinced me that it was adorable for the holidays, too.
Tammi's original card (not shown) featured the bird on a branch and the sparkly red berries, both of which were incorporated into today's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO220) and a Quick Card 5 x 3 1/2" thank you note (below). What do you think? Please leave me a comment or your questions at the end of this post. I love hearing from you!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
- My Mojo project shares a couple sneek peeks for snazzy embellishing from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (available Jan. 4) Included are Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (no mess and easy to use) and Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (just plain gorgeous).
- I loosened the stitches on both ends of the pleated ribbon so that it would tuck flat underneath my card stock.
- The luscious snowflake texture was created using Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Retro cool!
- Click to see all my Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration Catalog Sneak Peeks. Helpful hint: This post will pop up first after you click through. Be sure to scroll down through the posts.
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Stamp Set: Best of Everything (W123534, C123536), Perfect Punches (W117022, C120516)
Paper: Lucky Limeade Textured Card Stock (2011-2013 In ColorAssortment 12 x 12 Textured Card Stock (124386), Lucky Limeade (122926), Riding Hood Red (111348), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Lucky Limeade (122935), Riding Hood Red 9111836)
Cool Tools: 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124096)
The Perfect Touch: Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details* (125585), Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon* (125569), Designer Printed Brads (122940), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Other: Petite Pairs rubber stamps (W122495, CC122497) were used on the smaller card along with Stampin' Up! Note Cards (107311)
*Denotes Stampin' Up! products that will be available Jan. 4, 2012 in the Occasions Mini Catalog.
Beautiful card! Love it! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Olena
Love this card! It is so pretty! Really like the embossed paper too!
Stunning, Mary! I think you have sold me on the pleated ribbon 🙂
Oh, so gorgeous! LOVE the traditional colors–and I really love your CAS card–thanks for showing off the ribbon that will be coming out, too!!!! 🙂 Happy holidays to you and yours!
Hi Mary,
I absolutely love your card. It is soooooo cute! I can’t wait to get this stamp set too. Your cards are always so inspirational.
How cute is this?! I would never have come up with the idea to use this set for a Christmas card! You are just good ;o) Thanks so much for the idea.
Hi: Love this card. So crisp and festive. I also like the Thank You card – very simple, but effective. Thank you for sharing all your ideas and inspiration. Have a wonder holiday. Merry Christmas
Mary Ann
Adorable. Love the little bird for the Christmas card.
Well Mary you’ve done it again. Another beautiful card. Loving the little bird.
Every time I have a look on your blog, my wish list of stamps gets bigger and bigger.
Thanks for all you inspiration!!
Love the vibrancy of your card Mary! And the pleated ribbon is the perfect accent.
Such a sweet card, Mary!
Mary, both of your cards are super-sweet (you can’t go wrong with that gorgeous stamp set!), but I have to say your Christmas card is utterly adorable!! Love, love, love, all the sweet little details. Perfection!
Gorgeous! Love the yummy ribbon – I should totally get some in my next order!
Mary, I just love this card! It is so cheerful and clean looking. Love the new ribbon too. tfs your talent with us daily!
Forgot to mention all of the detail – ribbon, border, punches etc. PERFECT! 🙂 (great examples for us, Mary, thanks! Di 🙂
Another GREAT idea, Mary! So cute and perfect for Christmas. Merry Christmas! 🙂
super sweet, I adore the red and cream…Merry Christmas to you and your family!
enjoy *~*
Mary, love your videos and all the information on your site. As a newby, how did you do the box with the clear sleeve? I hae a smaller one, but don’t know how to do that one.
Thanks
Jo
Hi Jo: I have the details on this post: http://www.stampinpretty.com/2011/12/stampin-up-sweet-shop-gift-box.html
If I get time in the near future, I’ll do a quick video on creating the tab 🙂 Hugs, M
Love how a little bit of glimmer paper can add an amazing look to this card. ALSO – I am in love with the new ribbon that SU will have available in January – OH SOOOOO PRETTY! Thanks for sharing Mary and your card is simply beautiful!
I absolutely LOVE your cards! I never would have thought to use that stamp for Christmas cards and I MUST have that ribbon! Beautiful – as always! Your style is amazing! I look forward to your daily dose of inspiration!
Happy Holidays to you and Yours!
The card makes me smile – fresh,fun and “Christmas-y” too! You really showed that ‘Best of Everything’can be used for every occasion – great inspiration for us in the details, yet it looks clean and simple.
This is adorable! Love the colors and that bit of sparkle – and the fresh look of a holiday card!
Hi Mary…this card is luscious! I didn’t realize you are on the design team for Mojo Monday…how cool!
Oh, I’m so glad that I bought this set! I love what you did with the Christmas twist and the dazzling details – awesome! The ribbon is perfect – thanks for starting the week for me 🙂
What a beautiful card! There’s so much detail, but yet it is so un-fussy and clean!! I really love it – it is your style to a tee!
Mary – you are my daily dose of inspiration! Just can’t get enough of your style 🙂 Thank you for supporting my habit!
That ribbon . . . yum!
Wow, it’s awesome! That dazzling detail looks like glitter paper on the wing, I’ll have to try it!
I LOVE your card. Your take on the sketch is excellent. So crisp and fresh.