Archive | December 2024

Yarn Bundles!

Dec30

Today, I’m sharing a birthday card that I made using Kit and Clowder – December 2024 Markers – Yarn Bundles on-line colouring class taught by Alyce Keegan. Love this adorable puppy all wrapped up in the wool. After colouring in the image, I thought this birthday sentiment matched the expression of the puppy perfectly. LOL!

The base card was created to the size of 5″ x 5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Hot Buy – Recollections – Jewel Tones paper was cut to the same size and glued onto the base card. The image was die cut with a Cuttlebug and My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out (4.75″ x 4.75″) and then popped up onto the card using U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape. Lastly, Kraftin’ Kimmie – Festive Dots were added to finish it off.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Class and image: Kit and Clowder – December 2024 Markers – Yarn Bundles

Stamp Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps – Me-Wow Cat Birthday – C1386 

Paper: Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hot Buy – Recollections – Jewel Tones

Die Cuts: My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail

Miscellaneous: Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, Kraftin’ Kimmie – Festive Dots, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Dancing Penguins!

Dec25

Merry Christmas and A Very Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone! Hope you all have an amazing, safe and wonderful holiday with family and friends!

Sharing my last Christmas card of the year that I made using Spellbinders – Dancin’ Penguin – S3-482 and Dancin’ Christmas Sentiments – STP-216. For the background I used Polkadoodles – Theo Penguin – 10 Precoloured background scenes bundle Winter and Ice Theo Penguin.

Copic B000 was applied to the snow banks and pond and Stickles Diamond was added to give some sparkle to the snow and ice. Really love the way the skates swing back and forth below the penguins.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sentiment: Spellbinders – Dancin’ Christmas Sentiments – STP-216

Paper: Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Small scraps from my paper stash

Die Cuts: Spellbinders – Dancin’ Penguin – S3-482

Background Image: Polkadoodles – Theo Penguin – 10 Precoloured background scenes bundle Winter and Ice Theo Penguin

Embossing Powder: Simon Says Stamp – Ultra Fine Silver

Miscellaneous: My Favourite Things – Spin & Slide Discs, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Dancing Gingerbread !

Dec20

Today I’m sharing an interactive Christmas card that I made using Spellbinders – Dancin’ Gingerbread – S5-609 and Dancin’ Christmas Sentiments – STP-216. I could play with this card all day watching them swinging them back and forth! LOL!

Love these fun dies and just had to try them out. Using the die cuts, I cut all of the body pieces for the Gingerbread man and woman using the dies and a Cuttlebug. Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Rusty Hinge was then applied all around the edges with a finger dauber. All of the reds were die cut using Recollections – Red cardstock and then inked around the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Aged Mahogony. Just to give the pieces a little depth. For the cheeks, I added a little bit of pink chalk to make them rosier. All of the sparkle white pieces were die cut using Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust”. I really love the glitter of this paper. The scarf pattern pieces were die cut out of Hammermill – Premium Cardstock.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Recollections – Red cardstock was cut to the same size as the base. Next, I cut 2 pieces of Recollections – Holiday Basics paper to the size of 4-1/8″ x 7/8″ and applied these to the top and bottom of the card. The centre piece was cut to the size of 4.25″ x 3.5″ and then inked around the edges with a finger dauber and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Worn Lipstick. All of the paper pieces were adhered to the base card using liquid glue.

The Gingerbread were assembled along with some small scraps used to create the cheeks and eyes. White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen was applied to each of the eyes to give them a little more character. The swinging mechanism was applied to the backs of the Gingerbread and My Favourite Things – Spin & Slide Discs were attached to the card using liquid glue and double-sided tape.

Lastly, I stamped the sentiment onto Hammermill – Premium Cardstock with VersaMark ink and applied Ranger – Rich Red Embossing Powder to it. A Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool was applied to the powder to heat emboss it.  This was cut down to 3-1/8″ x .75″ and both sides were notched with scissors and Tim Holtz Distress Ink -Worn Lipstick was applied around the edges with a finger dauber. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the sentiment and it was popped up on the card to complete it.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sentiment: Spellbinders – Dancin’ Christmas Sentiments – STP-216

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Rusty Hinge, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Aged Mahogony, Tim Holtz Distress Ink -Worn Lipstick, VersaMark

Paper: Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Recollections – Holiday Basics (12″ x 12″), Crafter’s Companion – Snowflake Swirls (12″ x 12″), Recollections – Red cardstock, Recollections Kraft Cardstock, Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” (8.5″ x 11″), scraps of pink and dark brown cardstock for cheeks, eyes and mouth

Die Cuts: Spellbinders – Dancin’ Gingerbread – S5-609

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Rich Red

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, My Favourite Things – Spin & Slide Discs, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Penguin and Reindeer Friend!

Dec19

Today I’m sharing a Christmas card that I made using Whimsy Stamps – Penguin and Reindeer Friend and Penny Black Creative Dies – Antique Frame.

The image was printed out with my HP Printer onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using High Quality Grayscale and coloured in with Copic markers. Once I finished colouring the image, I applied Copic B000 all around it and then fussy cut the image out leaving a slim border.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Stampin’ Up – Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper was cut to the same size as the base card. Using a Cuttlebug and Penny Black Creative Dies – Antique Frame, I die cut the centre of the paper, keeping the original size as well. The same dies were also used to cut out a larger rectangle out of Hot Buy – Recollections – Jewel Tones paper. To create the snow, I first die cut the snow drifts with Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” paper and Spellbinders – Color Block Scenic Scape dies. Next, so that I could keep the same shape as the snowflake die cut, I once again ran both of the snow die cuts through the cutting machine using the Penny Black dies. All of the die cuts were inked around the edges with a finger dauber and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Salty Ocean. Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Tumbled Glass was applied to the top of the snow banks to give them some contrast.

The whole card was now ready to assemble.

Liquid glue was applied to the larger snowflake border and then applied directly onto the base card. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the completed image, small snow drift and each of the rectangle die cuts. The larger die cut rectangle was popped up onto the centre of the snowflake base. Liquid glue was applied to the larger snow drift and it was applied directly to the smaller snowflake die cut. Another layer of U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape and some liquid glue were applied to the smaller snow drift then it was popped up onto the larger snow drift. The penguin and reindeer image was popped up behind the smaller snowdrift. I also applied some liquid glue to the foam tape so that it would adhere better to the sparkle cardstock. Lastly, I fussy cut a sentiment from Creative Expressions – Wordies Sentiment Sheets – Christmas Script and popped it up onto the top of the card.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Whimsy Stamps – Penguin and Reindeer Friend

Inks: HP Printer High Quality Grayscale, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Salty Ocean, Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Tumbled Glass

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” (8.5″ x 11″), Stampin’ Up – Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper, Hot Buy – Recollections – Jewel Tones, Creative Expressions – Wordies Sentiment Sheets – Christmas Script (CEW022)

Die Cuts: Penny Black Creative Dies – Antique Frame 51-937, Spellbinders – Color Block Scenic Scape (S3-418)

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, Sakura Glaze – Black, Pigma Micron 03 black marker

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Penguin: W9, W7, W5, W3, W00, E15, YR14, Y17, Y11, RV00, E43, E42, E41, E40, Colorless Blender, (Eyes – Sakura Glaze – Black, White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen), Pigma Micron 03 black marker

Scarf and Hat: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01

Reindeer: E35, E33, E31, E18, E15, R02, R01, R00, C1, C00, (Eyes and Nose – Sakura Glaze – Black, White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen), Pigma Micron 03 black marker

Bells and Collars: YR23, Y15, Y11, Y00, R46, R14, R08

Leash: G16, YG25, YG23

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Pre-Colored Snowflake Gnome!

Dec18

Today I’m sharing a Christmas CAS card that I made using KLM Digital Designs – Pre-Colored Snowflake Gnome from the new December 2024 Release. This pre-coloured image makes it very easy to create lots of last minute Christmas cards.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Whimsy Stamps – Blurry Flurries paper was cut to the same size and applied to the base card using double-sided tape.

The image was printed out onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and fussy cut. Joy Crafts – Merry Christmas Cutting Stencil was die cut using a Cuttlebug and Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” paper. This was applied along the top of the card using liquid glue. With a spatula, DecoArt Snow-Tex was applied along the bottom of the card and then some glitter was sprinkled onto it while it was still wet. Gentle pressure was used to push the glitter into the DecoArt Snow-Tex. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the upper part of the image and it was popped up onto the card. Lastly, Stickles – Diamond was applied along the bottom of the feet.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: KLM Digital Designs – Pre-Colored Snowflake Gnome

Sentiment Die: Joy Crafts – Merry Christmas Cutting Stencil (6002/0683)

Inks: HP Printer

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Whimsy Stamps – Blurry Flurries WSDP25 (6″ x 6″), Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” (8.5″ x 11″)

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, DecoArt Snow-Tex, Stickles – Diamond

Hope you like it and have a great week!

You can find more cards to inspire you at KLM Designs, KLM Digital Design Team and KLM Digital Designs on the Facebook Fan page from the rest of our design team.

NOTE: KLM Designs will be closing as of January 1st, 2025. All physical stamps are now $2.50!
Stock up while supplies last!


Sitting Gnome – Flower Pot!

Dec13

Today I’m sharing a Spring card that I made using KLM Digital Designs – Sitting Gnome – Flower Pot from the new December 2024 Release.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Using Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Salty Ocean and a blending brush, I applied the clouds in the sky with stencils that I had made previous using Avery Elle – Pierced Clouds Die. The grass was added in using Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks – Mowed Lawn and Lawn Fawn – Clippings – Slimline Grassy Hillside Stencils.

The image was printed out onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using High Quality Grayscale and coloured in with Copic markers listed below.  Using a Quickie Glue pen, I added some glitter to the butterfly dots, leaves and petals on the flowers. The image was fussy cut and a black marker was applied around the entire image. I applied a shadow in the grass where I knew I was going to position the flower pot. Then using stamps from Lawn Fawn – Garden Before ‘n Afters, I applied the sentiment with Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink. Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied over top of the ink and then heat embossed using a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the image and it was popped up onto the card.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: KLM Digital Designs – Sitting Gnome – Flower Pot

Sentiment: Lawn Fawn – Garden Before ‘n Afters

Inks: HP Printer High Quality Grayscale, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Salty Ocean, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks – Mowed Lawn,

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb.

Stencils: Avery Elle – Pierced Clouds Die (D-05-01), Lawn Fawn – Clippings – Slimline Grassy Hillside Stencils

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Quickie Glue, Glitter, Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000

Beard: YR68, YR31, YR18, Y38

Shirt: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01

Pants: B99, B97, B95, B91

Socks: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01, R46, R14, R08, C02, C01, C00

Hat: R46, R24, R14, R08

Shoes: 100, W9, W7, W5

Flower Pot: E57, E35, E33, E31

Leaves: G16, YG25, YG23

Flower and Buds: YR16, YR12, Y38, Y35, Y17, Y15, Y11, Y06, E15

Butterfly: Y35, Y15, Y08, E27, W9

Grass Shadow: YG25, YG23, YG03

Hope you like it and have a great week!

You can find more cards to inspire you at KLM Designs, KLM Digital Design Team and KLM Digital Designs on the Facebook Fan page from the rest of our design team.

Owl – St. Patrick’s Day!

Dec10

Today I’m sharing a St. Patrick’s Day card that I made using KLM Digital Designs – Owl – St. Patrick’s Day from the new December 2024 Release.

The image was printed out with my HP Printer onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using High Quality Grayscale and coloured in with Copic markers, then fussy cut. I stamped the sentiment from Lawn Fawn – Celebration Scripty Sentiments using my MISTI and Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Lucky Clover onto Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., then fussy cut around it. With a Cuttlebug and dies from Spellbinders Nestabilities – Classic Scalloped Ovals (LG) and Lawn Fawn – Magic Iris Behive Add-on, I die cut the large oval and tree branch. A Copic MultiLiner Sepia 0.1 was then applied to the branch to create some bark lines and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Pine Needles was applied all around the oval die cut using a sponge dauber.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Green cardstock from my stash was cut to the same size as the base and applied with double-sided tape. Doodlebug – Happy-Go-Lucky paper was cut to the size of 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″. Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Peeled Paint was applied all around the edges and the it was popped up onto the centre of the card using U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the backs of the coloured image, oval, tree branch and sentiment and then they were popped up onto the card. Lastly, Kraftin’ Kimmie Fruity dots were added to complete the card.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: KLM Digital Designs – Owl – St. Patrick’s Day

Sentiment: Lawn Fawn – Celebration Scripty Sentiments

Inks: HP Printer High Quality Grayscale, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Pine Needles, Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Peeled Paint, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Lucky Clover, Green and Brown cardstock from stash

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Doodlebug – Happy-Go-Lucky (12″ x 12″)

Die Cuts: Spellbinders Nestabilities – Classic Scalloped Ovals (LG), Lawn Fawn – Magic Iris Behive Add-on

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Pental Slicci – Gold 8.0 pen, Copic MultiLiner Sepia 0.1, Kraftin’ Kimmie Fruity dots

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Owl: YR23, Y15, Y11, Y00, E53, E43, E42, E41, E40, E37, E35, E34, B39, B37, BV25, W9, W7,

Hat: G07, YG25, YG23, YG11, W9, W7, W5, Colorless Blender, Pental Slicci – Gold 8.0 pen (Gold band on hat)

Hope you like it and have a great week!

You can find more cards to inspire you at KLM Designs, KLM Digital Design Team and KLM Digital Designs on the Facebook Fan page from the rest of our design team.

Penguin Candy Cane !

Dec5

Today I’m sharing another Christmas card that I made using Whimsy Stamps – Penguin Candy Cane.

The image was printed out with my HP Printer onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using High Quality Grayscale and coloured in with Copic markers. Once I finished colouring the image, I fussy cut around it.

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Creative Expressions – Christmas Wishes paper was cut to be the same size as the base and was applied directly to the card using double-sided tape. A finger dauber was used to apply Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Candied Apple around all of the edges of the card. Using a Cuttlebug, I die cut the larger snowflake with Creative Expressions – Festive Collection – Lace Snowflake Frame and the smaller snowflakes with Poppy – Simple Snowflakes out of Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” paper. The holly and leaves were die cut using dies from Spellbinders – Dancin’ Figgy Pudding and some scraps of Recollections – Green cardstock and Crafter’s Companion Luxury Cardstock – Red. I used a Copic marker G99 to make the veins darker in the leaves and a White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen to add a highlight on the berries and then used liquid glue to assemble them.

The whole card was now ready to assemble. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the completed image and it was popped up onto the centre of the large snowflake. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was then applied to the large snowflake and it was popped up onto the centre of the card. Liquid glue was applied to the holly and berries and smaller snowflakes which were adhered directly to the card base. Lastly, I applied U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape to the sentiment from Hunkydory Essential Book of Christmas Sentiments 2023 and popped it up onto the corner of the card to finish it off.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Whimsy Stamps – Penguin Candy Cane

Inks: HP Printer High Quality Grayscale, Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Candied Apple

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Creative Expressions – Christmas Wishes (8″ x 8″), Crafter’s Companion Luxury Cardstock – Red – 8.5 x 11″, Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock in “Pixie Dust” (8.5″ x 11″), Hunkydory Essential Book of Christmas Sentiments 2023, Recollections – Green cardstock

Die Cuts: Spellbinders – Dancin’ Figgy Pudding – S4-1315, Creative Expressions – Festive Collection – Lace Snowflake Frame (CED3123), Poppy – Simple Snowflakes (Style 1931)

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Penguin: W9, W7, W5, W3, W00, E15, YR14, Y17, Y11, RV00, E43, E42, E41, E40, Colorless Blender

Hat: R46, R14, R08, C01, C0

Candy Cane: G16, YG25, YG23, R46, R14, R08, C1, C0

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Sleeping Polar Bear!

Dec4

Today I’m sharing a Christmas card that I made using Pink Gem Designs – Sleeping Polar Bear and a mixture of sentiments from Lawn Fawn – Penguin Party and Lawn Fawn – Winter Skies which I thought went great with this super adorable image!

The image was printed out with my HP Printer onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using High Quality Grayscale and then die cut using a Cuttlebug and My Creative Time – Rectangle Frame Layers. The image was coloured in with Copic markers and then a White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen was applied to create the snow falling from the sky. Stickles – Frosted Lace was applied to the top of the snow, snow drifts, igloo and on the white parts of the hat. I just love the way it glistens!

The base card was created to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″ out of Hammermill – Premium 110 lb. cardstock. Using some scrap Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., I inked the paper using a finger dauber with Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Festive Berries that I still had on it. Then using a MISTI and VersaMark ink, I used Lawn Fawn – Penguin Party for the “Merry Christmas” sentiment and Lawn Fawn – Winter Skies for the “Hope your dreams come true” sentiment. Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail was applied to both sentiments and then the embossing powder was heated with a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Next, I used a cutter to cut close to the sentiment on the Recollections – Black cardstock and a Cuttlebug with Nellie’s Choice Multi Frame Die – Round Lily – MFD030 to cut the smaller sentiment. Gina Marie Designs – Nested Scalloped Stitched Rectangles were used to die cut the background border out of Crafter’s Companion Luxury Cardstock – Red Matte finish. Lastly, with a cutter, Stampin’ Up – Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper was cut to the same size as the base card and then edges were inked around using a finger dauber and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Blueprint Sketch.

The card was now read to assemble. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied all of the die cuts and sentiments. They were then popped up and layered onto the card and image.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Pink Gem Designs – Sleeping Polar Bear

Sentiments: Lawn Fawn – Penguin Party, Lawn Fawn – Winter Skies

Inks: HP Printer High Quality Grayscale, Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Festive Berries, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Blueprint Sketch, VersaMark

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Stampin’ Up – Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper, Crafter’s Companion Luxury Cardstock – Red – 8.5 x 11″, Recollections – Black cardstock

Dies: Gina Marie Designs – Nested Scalloped Stitched Rectangles, Nellie’s Choice Multi Frame Die – Round Lily – MFD030, My Creative Time – Rectangle Frame Layers

Embossing Powder: Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, White Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, Stickles – Frosted Lace, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Polar Bear: B91, C1, C0, Colorless Blender, R02, R01, R00

Hat: R59, R37, R35, R24, B91, C01, C0, Colorless Blender, Stickles – Frosted Lace

Presents and Bows: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01, E15, YR24, Y35, Y08, R59, R37, R35

Lollipops: G16, YG25, YG23, R46, R14, R08, R37, R35, C1, C0

Santa Sign: R59, R46, R14, R08, C1, C0

Sky: B29, B28, B26, B24, Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen

Snow: B91, C1, C0, Colorless Blender, Stickles – Frosted Lace

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Nativity!

Dec2

Today I’m sharing another miniature Match Book Christmas card using Art Impressions – MB Nativity – 5443 and MB Template Dies (5317). The closed size is 1.75″ x 2″.

To create the card, I began with the card base using Stampin’ Up! Wood Textures double-sided paper, Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art Impressions – MB Template Dies (5317). From the same die set, the sentiment pop-up and star were cut out using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock and Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images and then, using the Cuttlebug again, I die cut all of the inside pop-ups using Art Impressions – MB Nativity – 5443. The windows were done 4 times, 2 for the outside and 2 for the inside of the card. I cut a really small piece of plastic from a clear bag to be the same size as the window and glued it to the card before adding on the outside windows to simulate a window pane. Versafine – Majestic Blue was stamped onto the sentiment pop-up. Lastly, I die cut the envelopes using Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist double-sided paper and Art Impressions – MB Envelope Die (5318). (Not shown in photo.)

Double-sided tape was applied to do the assembly on the tabs. They were then all adhered to the base card. I created a little 1.5″ x 1.5″ white square and attached it to some Recollections – Red cardstock. I then cut around it again to create a slim border. I glued this onto the back of the card in order write my sentiment. The card was then folded up and put into the little match book envelope. Double-side tape was also applied to the flaps of the larger envelope to complete the assembly.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art Impressions – MB Nativity – 5443

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versafine – Majestic Blue

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Stampin’ Up! Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm), Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock, Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist (6″x6″)

Dies: Art Impressions – MB Nativity – 5443, MB Template Dies (5317), MB Envelope Die (5318)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Baby and Blanket: E21, E11, E00, E000, R20, B37, B34, B32

Cat: C8, C6, C5, C4, R30, R20

Bird: B37, B34, B32, YR15, R20

Sheep: C8, C6, C1, C0, C00, R20, R02, R01, R00, R000

Donkey: W8, W6, W5, W4, W3, W1, W0, R20, R02, R00, C8, C6

Cow: E99, E95, E33, E31, E30, E15, E13, E11, R20, R02, R00, C8, C6

Boards and Crib: E39, E35, E33, E29

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Santa Christmas!

Dec1

Today I’m sharing a Match Book sized Christmas card using Art Impressions – MB Santa Christmas – 5442, MB Template Dies (5317), MB Envelope Die (5318)  that I made. Love these little cards as they are so fun to make. The closed size is 1.75″ x 2″.

To create the card, I began with the card base using PhotoPlay – Christmas Memories double-sided paper, Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art Impressions – MB Template Dies (5317). Using the same dies, I also die cut the flooring using Joy Crafts – Artist Trading Card – Tough Texture. This small paper is excellent for the small detail required. I glued this piece to the base and set it aside.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images and the sentiment onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images and applied Pental Slicci – Gold 8.0 pen to the lamp post. A Quickie Glue Pen was used to apply Glitter to Santa’s hat and clothing, the stockings, Christmas Tree Bulbs and on the wreath. With the Cuttlebug, I die cut all of the inside pop-ups using Art Impressions – MB Santa Christmas 5442 and the envelopes using Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist double-sided paper and the Art Impressions – MB Envelope Die (5318). (Not shown in photo.)

Double-sided tape was applied to do the assembly on the tabs and wall items. They were then all adhered to the base card as show above. I created a little 1.5″ x 1.5″ white square and attached it to some Recollections – Red cardstock. I then cut around it again to create a slim border. I glued this onto the back of the card in order write my sentiment. The card was then folded up and put into the little match book envelope.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art Impressions – MB Santa Christmas – 5442

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., PhotoPlay – Christmas Memories (6″x6″), Joy Crafts – Artist Trading Card – Tough Texture (3.25″ x 2-3/8″), Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist (6″x6″)

Dies: Art Impressions – MB Santa Christmas – 5442, MB Template Dies (5317), MB Envelope Die (5318) and MB Wall Accessories (5323)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, Pental Slicci – Gold 8.0 pen, Quickie Glue Pen, Glitter

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000, R20

Beard: W1, W00

Reds: R59, R37, R35

Greens: G99, G16, YG67, YG63, YG61, YG25, YG23

Fireplace, Brick, Logs and Fire: E99, E15, E13, W3, W1, W0, R24, YR16, Y08

Gold and Yellows: E15, YR24, Y35, Y08

Blacks: C9, C7, C5

Hope you like it and have a great week!