Hello! It’s hard to believe it has been well over a year since I’ve shared a project here. I struggled with balancing blogging, caring for my two little girls (the second of which was born a month or so after my last blog post) and prepping for my in-home Stampin’ Up! classes. Check out my two cuties below!
I have had high hopes of starting to blog again – hopefully this post is the first of many! I figured it would be a great New Year’s resolution and thought I should get into the groove a little early. 🙂 I would truly appreciate likes, comments, and shares to keep me motivated with creating my own cards and sharing ideas with others. Thanks in advance for your support!
This stamp set, “Barn Door” has been one of my favorites since it first came out last year. I love anything interactive when it comes to cards. This set is not a Christmas set in and of itself, but when you pair it with a Christmas sentiment (this one is from the “Feather & Frost” stamp set) this card quickly becomes Christmas-y. 🙂
Add an Iridescent Boxwood Wreath and this card’s Christmas factor is totally amped up. These little embellishments coordinate perfectly with the gorgeous shimmery Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper. I’m so sad it will be retiring January 2nd when the 2018 Holiday Catalog ends. Order now to get your hands on it before supplies run out!
Add a nice large sentiment on the inside, sign your name, and your Christmas card is complete! Now for the envelope. 🙂 I add DSP to the envelope flap whenever possible. I love giving the recipient a little teaser of the fun that is to come once they open their card.
*Tips for adding DSP to the flap: 1)Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper to 6 x 2 1/4″ 2)Apply the adhesive (Snail is recommended) to the outside of the envelope flap (rather than the strip of DSP) 3)Line the DSP up with the seam of the envelope and press firmly to adhere it to the flap 4)Use Paper Snips (Stampin’ Up!’s handy tiny scissors) to trim off the excess DSP 5)Sit back and soak in the beauty of Stampin’ Up!’s amazing DSP!
Stampin’ Up! released a how-to video for the Barn Door Stamp Set and Sliding Door Framelits when they were first released. Check it out below to see these products in action.
I made about 8 of these Barn Door Frosted Floral cards this year, but I think I will make some more to send out next year. I invite you to join me in my New Year’s Resolution of making 10-15 Christmas Cards each month, starting in January. I sent out about 135 cards this year. You can adjust your goals as needed. 🙂 Order your supplies now so you are ready to start whenever you’ve got the time!
Thank you so very much for taking the time to read my post. I hope you have been inspired!
I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and would truly appreciate your business and support. If you would like to order with me you can do so by clicking the link to my Online Store on the right hand side of this page. If your order is less than $150, I invite you to use the Host Code UR6A3U2Z when checking out. If your order is $150 or more, than be sure to claim the Host Rewards for yourself! 🙂
Joyful stamping!
~Stephanie
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Both of the cards today showcase the delightful Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack. It was available in the last annual catalog in Night of Navy. I have very much enjoyed the makeover this DSP received in the new annual catalog. 🙂 Amazing how different it looks with these bright and cheery In Colors.
I just adore the 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon that is available in all five new In Colors. I am not very talented with bows so I am always trying to think of different ways to use ribbon that I like. This Lemon Lime card shows an alternative way I came up with to use the ribbon. It’s like a ribbon shaped ribbon. lol Hard to describe.
joyfully inked 