Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

This project combines the Christmas tree imagery in the Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle with Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler to create a classic Christmas card design.
 

The fir tree image from the Pine Tree Trimmings Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped twice in the centre of a Basic White layer (4" x 5¼") using Garden Green Classic Stampin' Ink™. The solid tree image from the same stamp set was stamped on Garden Green cardstock, again using Garden Green ink, and cut out using the coordinating die from the Pine Tree Trimmings Dies.

Using additional dies from the same set, a star and two garland elements were cut from Gold Foil Sheets, and adhered to the die-cut tree. The tree element was then added to the centre of the stamped Basic White panel using Stampin' Dimensionals™

The sentiment was stamped on a 3" x ⅝" strip of Cherry Cobbler Cardstock using VersaMark™ Ink, and embossed using white powder from the Basics WOW! Embossing Powder. The embossed strip was adhered across the top of the die-cut tree with Stampin' Dimensionals at each end.

White & Gold Baker's Twine was wrapped around the two opposite corners of the card panel, and tied in a bow at the top left corner. The completed panel was then added to a folded Cherry Cobbler card base. Iridescent Foiled Gems were added as the final embellishments.

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Product List

Pine Tree Trimmings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Pine Tree Trimmings Dies	Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle (English)	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Gold Foil Sheets	Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine	Iridescent Foil Gems	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Seal	Paper Trimmer

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle and save 10%.

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

The North Pole Delivery 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper includes 2 sheets of single-sided die-cut printed elements, which make creating cards with this cute suite even easier as you don't even need to cut them out yourself!
 

The postage stamp rectangle was die cut from Basic White Cardstock using the second largest die from the Perennial Postage Dies. The sentiment, from the Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink in the bottom right-hand corner of the die cut. A length of Real Red & White Baker's Twine was looped around the top of the die cut, and tied in a bow in the top right-hand corner. The rectangle was then added to a folded Pool Party card base at an angle using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

Four of the larger envelope elements were taken from the paper pack's die cut sheets. Two envelopes were adhered directly to the white layer (the first and third in the line), and then the other two added using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set
$29.00

North Pole Delivery 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper
$23.00

Perennial Postage Dies
$45.00

The Remembering Christmas Kit ($30) includes everything you need to create a cherished keepsake recording all of your festive memories.

Your kit includes a custom-designed album with lots of space for photos and journaling, along with Christmas-patterned paper and printed page inserts, fun ephemera and stickers, and die-cut letters and sentiments to embellish your pages. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Shaded Spruce.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The Nutcracker Tags Kit ($20) includes everything you need to make fun and festive nutcracker shaped tags, guaranteed to make your gifts stand out under the tree this year!

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs. Use the precut printed elements to build your tags that feature different nutcracker designs, gold glittery sentiments, and additional decorative elements, all in a bright colour scheme that's full of the joys of the season. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Pecan Pie, Poppy Parade, and Shy Shamrock.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The Calm & Bright Kit ($36) includes everything you need to create elegant and timeless cards to share handmade festive wishes.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs with coordinating printed envelopes, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). The sophisticated designs feature a a soft and serene colour palette, and layer intricate die cuts of tiny houses, evergreens, and banners. A Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Spot™ is also included, along with the exclusive Calm & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set that features classic festive sentiments and icons to add to your designs. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige, Gray Granite, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, and Pretty in Pink.

The instructions and images for this kit may indicate that the Stampin' Spot included is Gray Granite; the correct colour is Lost Lagoon, and that is what will be included in all kits.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

As you may or may not know I had been away travelling for several weeks. I hit the road on the last week of September and returned mid-November. While the time away from home was both exciting ( as in dodging 2 hurricanes) and relaxing (playing a few rounds of golf in Myrtle Beach and Florida) it is nice to be home again.  But it also feels like Christmas is just around the corner and I haven't even finished my travel laundry yet!  I am also trying to catch up on your emails, phone messages and sending out your newsletters. Here's hoping your Christmas planning is going better than mine.

The Christmas season is a busy time of year for sending and receiving packages so shipping may take longer than normal in the coming weeks. Due to the current Canada Post labour strike, the carriers used (UPS and FedEX) are also currently dealing with higher service volumes which could result in extended delivery times. Please submit any online orders you wish to receive in time for Christmas by Wednesday, December 11th. Although Stampin' Up! cannot guarantee that these orders will arrive before Christmas, best efforts will be made to ship orders as quickly as possible.

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The Reindeer Days Suite Collection includes classic Christmas colours and cute reindeer imagery, making it easy for you to create magical winter projects.

A 2" x 5" strip of the Real Red and Basic White patterned paper from the Reindeer Days 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper was layered on Real Red Cardstock, and adhered to the left-hand side of a folded Pool Party card base to form the background element.

The image of two reindeer from the Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink, and colour added using Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, and Petal Pink Stampin' Blends. The coloured image was then cut out using the coordinating die from the Reindeer Fun Dies. The third smallest die from the Countryside Corners die was used to create a Basic White label shape for the reindeer image to be adhered to. The label element was then added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The "Merry Christmas" sentiment, also from the Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped on a ½" x 3½" strip of Garden Green Cardstock using VersaMark™ Ink and embossed with White Embossing Powder (from the Basics WOW! Embossing Powder set). The right end of the strip was cut to a flag shape using Paper Snips, and the strip added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The holly leaves and berries were die cut from Garden Green and Real Red Cardstock respectively, using the dies from the Reindeer Fun set. The edges of the holly leaves were inked using a Sponge Dauber and Garden Green Classic Stampin' Ink to add depth. The leaves were added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals and the berries adhered to the center of the leaves using Mini Glue Dots™. Iridescent Faceted Gems were added as the final embellishments.
 

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set
$28.00

Reindeer Fun Dies
$55.00

Reindeer Days 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper
$17.00

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Reindeer Fun Bundle and save 10%.

The Reindeer Days DSP can also be bought together with a coordinating sticker sheet, which is part of our new range of scrapbooking products that also includes the Reindeer Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit and much, much more!

The Christmas Wishes Kit ($32) includes everything you need to make easy and elegant Christmas cards.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 8 cards (4 each of two designs) measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm), with 8 gold shimmer envelopes and coordinating address labels. Add the printed die cut pieces to the bright red card bases that also feature gold foil details to assemble your projects. Use the gold foiled labels with the sentiments from the exclusive Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set and the included Pretty Peacock Stampin' Spot to complete your designs. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Old Olive, Pecan Pie, and Poppy Parade.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

Send a wagon full of festive fun with the Filled With Cheer Stamp Set, a new addition to our Online Exclusive Collection that also coordinates with the Filled With Fun Dies from March's product release.
 

The snowman image from the Filled with Cheer Cling Stamp Set was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink on a Basic White Cardstock panel. The image was coloured using Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie, and Petunia Pop). The wagon and wheel images were stamped on Crumb Cake Cardstock using Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Ink and cut out using the coordinating dies from the Filled with Fun Dies. The wheels were first adhered to the wagon die cut, and then the completed wagon element adhered to the stamped panel. A torn strip of Basic White Cardstock was added at the bottom of the panel, slightly overlapping with the wagon's wheels, to imitate snow. Linen thread was wrapped around the panel and tied in a bow. The stamped panel was then adhered to a Petunia Pop Cardstock mat.

A panel of the confetti patterned paper from the Iconic Imagery 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper was adhered to the bottom of the front of a Misty Moonlight folded card base. The completed stamped panel was adhered over the top using Stampin' Dimensionals. The sentiment was stamped on a strip of Crumb Cake Cardstock using Early Espresso ink, and the right edge cut at an angle. The stamped strip was adhered to the top left of the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. Single Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries were added to the stamped layer as final embellishments.
 

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Filled With Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set
$28.00

Filled With Fun Dies
$44.00

Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries
$12.25