November Novelties

There is nothing normal about our November creations and we couldn't be prouder of our handiwork!  Three tags, a lined envelope with a gift card to match, and a simple and unique Christmas card line up for a night of holiday themed Second Tuesday Stamping.

Some not so traditional colors, new stamps, pretty embellishments, and ribbon tied "the same only different" will have our stampers smiling from the start. The papers, inks, and accessories used in our projects are from Stampin’ Up! © 

Easy Endless Wishes

We were a bit reluctant to try the new acrylic stamp sets until Endless Wishes came along and stole our hearts!  This stamp set is aptly named because it gives our stampers truly endless possibilities for beautiful and unique combinations.  We chose the very merry and Christmas and couldn't be more pleased with how easy it was to make such an impressive card. 

Teaming up some pretty Soft Sky and Bermuda Bay and added a surprise splash of Melon Mambo on Whisper White was all it took to make this card a favorite. Sparkling Rhinestones floating around a Frosted Finish Embellishment make the Soft Sky Snowflakes seem to dance with the joy of the season. Who wouldn't be delighted with such an elegant result?  All papers, inks, and accessories used in this card are from Stampin’ Up! ©

A Lined Envelope with a Festive Flurry

Our stylish Season of Style Designer Series Paper lined envelope is just right for holding a 3" x 3" holiday greeting.  We wonder what we ever did before the Envelope Punchboard!  It is one of those stampers little helpers we just can't live without.  This project is proof of that.

We crafted a square envelope using the directions on our Envelope Punchboard for an envelope to hold our 3" x 3" card.  Making the envelope is a piece of cake--providing you are following the instructions!  The challenge of creating a pretty liner from Designer Paper was easily met thanks to the help of the Mary Fish video tutorial One Minute to WOW!  Thanks Mary!   Our little card showcases the Festive Flurry and Snow Day stamp sets.  A big punch and a little punch and our good old Christmas card standby, Cherry Cobbler to coordinate with the Season of Style DSP and it's a go!  All papers, inks, and accessories used in this card are from Stampin’ Up! ©

A Trio of Tags

Tags are all the rage, and our ambitions run high where celebrations are concerned. These three lovely embellishments are the result.  What a stylish accent to holiday gifting.

                                                    

Our first tag took a color cue from this season's Winter Frost Specialty Paper.  Some Smoky Slate with Gorgeous Grunge, a Bermuda Bay tree from Warmth & Wonder with some Encore Silver and Silver Ribbon tied around some White Organdy and we have a winner!

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Move over Cherry Cobbler because there is a new fruit in town! Using Raspberry Ripple for a Christmas tag was a happy accident!  With our stock of ribbon running low, we had Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched.  It works!  Tag two starts with the Be Merry Stamp cut out with a Chalk Talk Framelit and mounted on a piece of Raspberry Ripple Card Stock with the "keyhole" cut out made by using the framelit as a template.  A little Gumball Green Marker and some Burgundy (non-SU!) Stickles and we have a tag to be proud of!

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Tag three features Midnight Muse and Ornament Keepsakes Stamps and Holiday Ornaments Framelits.  Our Big Shot with a Magnetic Platform was, once again, a real help to line the ornaments up for cutting.  A Creative Elements flourish adds just a little fancy.  White Taffeta Ribbon secured with some Midnight Muse Satin Stitched Ribbon finished of this version of a nice tag we found on Pinterest.  Thank you Krista at Krista J Stamps for the idea for a nice 3-D effect.

All papers, inks, and accessories used in these tags are from Stampin’ Up! ©