The Stampin’ Up! Tiny Christmas Trees Die cropped a sweet, modern holiday background for today’s Christmas card. It’s the perfect foundation for the bold NOEL created with the Joy of Noel Bundle. Both the Tiny Christmas Trees Die and Joy of Noel Bundle will be available in the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog starting Sept. 6.
WHAT I LOVE! “Deck” the Halls with Deckled Rectangle Dies (available now) and Deckled Circle Dies (available starting Sept. 6). These nested die collections create a ruffled edge that brings instant texture and WOW! to your paper crafting. They are a MUST HAVE in my craft room!
FREE WISH LIST PDF! Start your wish list now and be ready to order these products starting September 6 when the new Stampin’ Up! holiday catalog begins. TIP! Save it to your computer, its a form you can print or type in!
my simple card tutorial
CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock:
- Card Base –4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Very Vanilla Card Stock:
- Bottom Die-Cut Layer – 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (before die-cutting)
- Tree Die-Cut Layer – 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 (before die-cutting)
- Die-Cut Circle – 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 (before die-cutting)
- Stamped & Die-Cut Sentiment – 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 (before die-cutting)
- Gold Foil Sheets:
- Layer – 3 1/4 x 4 5/8
- Die-Cut Circle -3 1/4 x 3 1/4 (before die-cutting)
- Sprigs – 4 x 2 1/4 (before die-cutting)
PROJECT TUTORIAL:
Begin by burnishing the fold of the Very Vanilla Thick card base with a Bone Folder.
Crop the largest Very Vanilla layer with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) and the 3 3/4 x 5 1/8 Deckled Rectangle die.
Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere the Gold Foil layer to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) to crop the Very Vanilla layer, first with Tiny Christmas Trees die, then with the 3 x 4 3/8 Deckled Rectangle die.
Wrap with Gold & Vanilla 3/8″ Satin Edged Ribbon, securing with a bow.
Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) to crop the Gold Foil with the Joy of Noel sprigs die (qty 2).
Adhere as shown with Mini Glue Dots.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) to crop the Gold Foil and Very Vanilla layer with the 2 7/8 and 2 7/16 Deckled Circle dies respectively.
Adhere the circle die-cuts together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Clear Block D to stamp the sentiment (Joy of Noel Stamp Set) in Versamark Ink onto the Very Vanilla layer that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy (Embossing Additions Tool Kit). Cover with gold Metallics Embossing Powder. Tap to remove the excess. Set with a Heat Tool.
Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the coordinating Joy of Noel dies.
Adhere to the die-cut circle as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish with gold Festive Pearls.
stampin’ up! product spotlight!
OODLES OF SNEAK PEEKS! This card is jam-packed with new products from the upcoming 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog that goes live to customers on September 6, 2023!
- Tiny Christmas Trees Die – 162214 – p. 13 – $29.00
- Joy of Noel Bundle – 161967 – p. 30 – $48.50
- Joy of Noel Stamp Set – 161959 – p. 30 – $24.00
- Joy of Noel Dies – 161965 – p. 30 – $30.00
- Deckled Circles Dies – 162286 – p. 63 – $37.00
what’s new & more
WHAT IS A PRODUCT SHARE? I’m offering an opportunity to purchase smaller quantities (shares) of the new 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog Designer Series Paper and ribbon at a lower cost! What a great way to enjoy a sampling of all these fabulous new products before deciding to purchase the full size.
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Mary
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Wonderful card idea, Mary!
Great new products!
Love seeing what everyone comes up with.
Thanks and have a great day.
Gorgeous card, Mary. I love the gold and Very Vanilla combo. So elegant. Enjoy your weekend.
Beautiful card and layout!
Hi Mary
What a stunning, beautiful card!
Thanks for sharing all the details too.
Dawn