Another Christmas Card Idea

Lovely As A Tree Gift Card Holder -- Such an understated card.  Love it's design.  I will get a picture of the inside posted as soon as I can.

Stamps
Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set – p.110
God’s Blessings Stamp Set – p.140
Four the Holidays Stamp Set – Mini p.19
Textured Jumbo Wheel – p.100
Paper
Mellow Moss card stock, 12” x 5 ½” -- p.157
Whisper White card stock, 3 ¾” x 1 ¾”, 2 ¼”x 2”, Scrap -- p.155
Chocolate Chip card stock, 4” x 2”, 2 ½” x 2 ¼”, Scrap – p.156
Always Artichoke card stock, 4 ¾”x 2 ¾” – p.157
Ink
Mellow Moss Classic Ink pad -- p.157
Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker – p.156
Mellow Moss Jumbo Wheel Cartridge – p.157
Accessories
Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, 15” – p.183
Wide Oval Punch – p.186
Designer Label Punch – p.186
Word Window Punch – p.186
3/4” Circle Punch – p.186
Stampin’ Dimensionals – p.192
Jumbo Wheel – p.193
Sticky Tape – p.192
Paper Cutter, p.191
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, p.191

Instructions:

1. Using Paper Cutter, score 12” x 5 ½” Mellow Moss CS at 4 ¼”, 6” and 7 ¾”.
2. Fold card in a “W” pattern. Line underside of card at folds with Sticky Tape in a “I____I” pattern. NOTE: See example to verify you are gluing properly.
3. Use pencil to slightly mark ¼” in on sides of flap. Line up outside BLACK edge of Word Window Punch on mark on left side and punch only half way in. Repeat on right side. Use ¾” Circle Punch to punch a half circle on edge in middle of flap.
4. Wheel front and inside of gift card with Textured Jumbo Wheel and Mellow Moss Ink Cartridge [in wheel]. NOTE: Wheel on either side of the flap.
5. Stamp saying on 2 ¼”x 2” Whisper White CS. Layer on 2 ½” x 2 ¼” Chocolate Chip CS. Adhere inside.
6. SNAIL ribbon and wrap around card.
7. Ink “Pine tree” in Mellow Moss Ink. Use Blender Pen to “brush off” trunk and ground. Ink trunk and ground with Chocolate Chip Marker. Stamp onto Whisper White CS.
8. Layer main image onto Chocolate Chip CS and then onto Always Artichoke CS. Adhere with Dimensionals.
9. Use Wide Oval Punch to punch an oval out of scrap Chocolate Chip CS.
10. Ink “Christmas” with Chocolate Chip Marker. Stamp on scrap Whisper White CS. Use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to image “Merry” OVER “Christmas” with marker. Punch with Designer Label Punch. Adhere to oval and main image.
11. Tie ribbon.

Lovely As A Tree Matted Card

Last year's Stamp-A-Stack included this fabulous card, too!  I love the matted snowflakes behind the tree!  So, pretty!  O.K., so I got the idea for this card off Beate John's blog last year.  She credits her inspiration from Julie Buhler's card.  Both ladies have fabulous blogs and ideas!

Comments: Fold Whisper White CS in half. Adhere Handsome Hunter CS to the card front. Lay the ¾” Border Template that I made over the Kraft CS and wheel with the Snowflakes. Then, sponge with White Craft ink in the center and remove template when done. Ink the tree with Handsome Hunter Classic ink and use a Blender Pen and Chocolate Chip Ink Pad to color over the stem. Stamp it on the right hand side of the rectangle. Stamp “Merry Christmas” in Chocolate Chip by using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to help you line it up. Using the Paper Piercing Tool, Guide and Mat from the Crafter’s Tool Kit, pierce a border around the white rectangle. Layer onto Chocolate Chip CS. From provided scrap CS, punch 1” Chocolate Chip circle and SNAIL to the upper left hand side. Using the Cropodile punch 3/16” hole and set a Jumbo Eyelet. Tie your White Taffeta Ribbon through the hole and adhere layer to card with SNAIL.




Stamp Sets:
 Lovely As A Tree
 Snowflake Wheel
 All Holidays


Inks:
 Classic Stampin’ Pad®, Handsome Hunter
 Craft Stampin’ Pad®, Whisper White
 Classic Stampin’ Pad®, Chocolate Chip
 Stampin’ Write Marker®, Chocolate Chip
 Standard Wheel Cartridge, Uninked
 Ink Refill, Whisper White


Paper:
 Whisper White Card Stock, 5½” x 8½”
 Kraft Card Stock, 3¾”x 5”,
 Chocolate Chip Card Stock, 5¼” x 4”
 Handsome Hunter Card Stock, 5 ½” x 4¼”,
 Whisper White Envelope, Medium


Accessories:
 Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
 Crafter’s Tool Kit, Paper Piercing RETIRED
 1” Circle Punch
 Taffeta Ribbon, Whisper White, 4”
 Jumbo Eyelets, Antique Brass
 Cropodile
 Stampin’ Sponge
 Blender Pens

Big Shot Tree Card

2 Days until my BIG Christmas Stamp-A-Stack!!! I am so excited!!! I have had one spot open up. Contact me TODAY if you want to come.

I have made up a ton of samples to choose from for the event, but cannot use everything. Here is a card that I am not including in the Stamp-A-Stack. Thought I would share with you :-)




Project Supplies:

Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set
Warm Words Stamp Set
Holiday Treasures DSP
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Stampin' Up! Exclusive Top Note Bigz Die
Old Olive CS & Marker
Chocolate Chip Marker
Whisper White Craft Ink
Sponge
Ticket Corner Punch
Round Tab Punch

4-1/4" x 4-1/4" Trifold Tree Card

I made this card for Father's Day. A little late to get to Maine in the mail tomorrow, but better late than never! I think my dad and stepdad [they each get their own...I know, lame that they get the same one. The message inside is personal and heartfelt for each, though.] I think they will appreciate the effort.

This layout looks fancy but is super easy. Here are the specifications for the layers.

Chocolate Chip - 10-3/4" x 4-1/4", scored at 4-1/4" and 8-3/4" on the long side

Large DSP - 4" x 4"

Small DSP - 2" x 4"

Layering varies depending on main image

Tips:

• Cut and score the Chocolate Chip [CC] cardstock for the card base. Fold using your Bone Folder.
• Layer the large piece of Close To Cocoa Designer Series Paper [DSP] onto the bottom of the card and the small piece to the top.
• Ink your tree image with Old Olive Ink and marker in the CC for the branches and trunk.
• Use the Paper Piercing guide and mat from the Crafter's Tool Kit to pierce holes in the corners. Highlight with CC Marker.
• Layer tree image. Adhere using Dimensionals [line them across the bottom only].

Project Supplies:

Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set

All Holidays Stamp Set

Chocolate Chip CS, Ink & Marker

Old Olive CS & Ink

Whisper White CS

Close To Cocoa DSP

Crafter's Tool Kit - Paper Piercing

Dimensionals