I’m so happy with how this card turned out. Heat embossing in silver on Basic Black Cardstock with the Joyful Christmas stamp set (love that poinsettia) looks so festive! Good news! The Joyful Christmas stamp set is 30% OFF (clear-mount only, Orig. $16.95, NOW $11.87) as part of the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Sale. Up to 50% off on a wide range of Stampin’ Up! products. See what’s on sale and the amazing holiday sale prices HERE! Ends Dec. 2.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF TODAY’S CARD? I love hearing from you! Please leave me a comment below.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- I heat embossed the sentiment (also Joyful Christmas) in Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Two Cherry Cobbler Candy Dots (Regals Candy Dots) are a quick and colorful accent.
- Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details dot the center of the poinsettias with red sparkle. Get the “details” on sale for 30% off during the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Sale.
- Stampin’ Up! Silver Foil Sheets look polished (literally) cropped with the Envelope Liner Framelits Dies and tucked in a coordinating Whisper White Medium Envelope. They are a tiny bit stiff as a liner but the “glam” is worth it!
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STAMPIN’ UP SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Joyful Christmas (Wood-Mount or Clear-Mount 131805)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Whisper White (100730), Silver Foil Sheets (132178)
Ink: VersaMark Pad (102283)
Cool Tools: Heat Tool (129053), Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (132172), Ovals Collection Framelits Dies (129381), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)
The Perfect Touch: Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (125585), Regals Candy Dots (130932), Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133), Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109131), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Other: Whisper White Medium Envelope (107301)
JOYFUL CHRISTMAS STAMP IMAGES
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this poinsettia when it is heat embossed, really makes it pop!
I love this card! I would of never thought to use these colors.
Beautiful card, Mary… I love the “non-traditional” black background. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Stunning!
Ter 😉
No shopping this weekend. Busy with other things!
Happy Birthday Mary! I have been shopping in the stores today and hope to do more tomorrow :)I have done some online shopping (for me) in the past week too, I guess I have a hobby of stamping and shopping.
What a fun thing you do with these give aways.Thank you. Lynn
Gorgeous card! The extra details really amp up the design.
Not shopping online or in-line. Had to clean up my stampin’ stuff from the family room due to Thanksgiving guests — and I intend to pull it out again and resume card makin today!
I NEVER SHOP ‘INLINE’ DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. I WILL PROBABLY DO SOME ONLINE SHOPPING,
(I REALLY, REALLY HATE TO SHOP – UNLESS I’M SHOPPING FOR YARN OR PAPER CRAFTING SUPPLIES.
A FEW YEARS AGO I HAD MY 10 YR OLD (at the time) GRANDDAUGHTER WITH ME FOR AN OVERNIGHT.
SHE WAS DOING SOME SCRAPBOOKING. I PULLED OUT SOME OF MY PAPER FOR HER TO CHOOSE FROM –
AND I SAID, “I WON’T LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO USE ALL THIS PAPER.
WITHOUT SKIPPING A BREATH (OR TELLING ME SHE DIDN’T WANT ME TO DIE)
SHE REPLIED, “YOU CAN LEAVE IT TO ME!”
I’M GLAD I’M CHERISHED – BECAUSE OF MY STASH!!!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
I will be doing a little of both. A little on -line shopping and a trip to a craft fair..
Beautiful! It really stands out!
Great card. I was looking for ideas for a black card, but thought it might be to harsh, guess not. Thanks for all your ideas.
O-by the way: Happy Birthday enjoy your special day.
Looking to score a few bargains at Kohl’s…then order on line with SU
Happy Birthday, Mary,
Enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday, Mary. I will be braving the crowds and doing a little “in line” shopping since that is what my kids are looking forward to!
Happy Birthday! I will be doing my shopping on line today. Relaxing after a very busy Thanksgiving!
GM and Happy Birthday Mary?. Your cards are very beautiful and I view your site daily for inspiration. Have a great day.
Absolutely gorgeous and so classy. That stamp set is a fav! Happy thanksgiving to you and your family
A very beautiful card, Mary. Thanks so much for inspiring us all in blogland.
Stunning!!
Beautiful card!
What a beautiful card! Makes me want to buy the stamp set!!
Mary –
This has to be one of the MOST beautifully striking cards that I’ve laid my eyes on! I would have NEVER thought to put this stamp into black cardstock and emboss it in silver with red centers. It’s just GORGEOUS!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I think this may be the most beautiful Christmas card I’ve seen in Blogland – I just love, love, love it!
stunning mary!!!!! Lvoe the black!
So elegant!
How absolutely stunning! You always make such beautiful cards.
OMG ……MsMary….. You blowed it thru the Top …. !
I love it , so pretty …
Hugs frenchie
Wowzers! Your card is gorgeous all the way around. Awesome using the black with the red and silver – stunning effect! I love the bow, the sentiment, the candy dots, the dazzling details…..such gorgeous detailing! Thank you so much for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
This card is just gorgeous, Mary. I love the silver with the red and black. Another stamp set to go on my wish list!
This is really gorgeous! I love the simple embossing with the line art image!
Wow, Mary! This card is so elegant! Thanks for sharing!
This is one of my favorites. Not overly busy but so striking. Simplicity is the essence of good taste! Silver, black and red are spectacular together. Got to try this.
Just gorgeous Mary………..thank you for taking the time to share :0)
This is one of my favorite cards I have seen using this stamp set.
Color combo 5 stars!! Good job!!!! Makes me want this stamp set too!!!
Beautiful card Mary!
This is a stunning card! I really wasn’t interested in this set, but aftafter seeing your card I might reconsider. Happy Thanksgiving!
This is the PERFECT card for a friend who has a black shaker theme going on in her home. Thank you for sharing it! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Just a beautiful card! Happy Thanksgiving
This Poinsettias truly shine embossed in silver!! The black background is perfect for this elegant, beautiful flowers. The cherry cobbler Dazzling Details and the pretty red bow are the perfect finishing touches for this gorgeous card!!! Thank you so much for sharing, Mary.
PS. Oh, I must get me some candy dots, ASAP!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, Mary! This Christmas card is gorgeous. I wouldn’t have thought of using black, but the silver embossing really makes it pop. The red berry accents are perfect.
Mary, This card is so beautiful. The envelope liner is so elegant. You are amazing. I love all the details. The candy dots. I love the colors and the embossing. You are amazing. I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your whole family. May God Bless You Always. thank you for sharing all of your wonderful talent with all of us. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
WOW! this card really pops! Elegant!
Beautiful card!
This is just gorgeous!
LOVE embossed cards! But my favorite part of this card is the GORGEOUS foil lined envelope you made…….WOW! Thanks for sharing friend.
Beautiful card. I can see this standing out among a display of cards! I hang all my cards so each one can be seen individually, they are part of my Christmas decorations. This sure would be a “go to” card. It draws your eye right to it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🙂
No kidding! It’s beautiful!
Beautiful Mary! TFS another awesome creation with us!
Your card is so very beautiful. I love the silver embossing. It really pops.
Hi Mary, Love the colors of the card, nice:)
Great card Mary!