Dear Santa Christmas Greetings

Good morning!

It's Christmas Eve and we're enjoying some relaxing, family time which is perfect.  I didn't want to let the holiday pass without sharing this cute card using the Dear Santa stamp set.  A friend has this set and I borrowed it and stamped this image back in September intending on making a card with it and then it sat on my desk neglected.  I was finally able to pull out my Stampin' Blends and make this into something.

The cardbase is Granny Apple Green and then I used Real Red cardstock to mat the DSP from the Take a Bow Designer Series Paper pack.  I used another pattern piece from the pack to add a strip down the side.

After coloring in the image, I matted it with Basic Black cardstock and attached it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The greeting is from the Christmas Labels set and was stamped with Garden Green ink on Granny Apple Green cardstock before being fussy cut out and attached with dimensionals.

Of course I need to add some embellishments, so I tied a double bow using the Real Red & White Baker's Twine and finished with a few of the Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints (these are by far my favorite embellishment from this years holiday catalog!)

I love how this card turned out and it definitely makes me feel happy and merry.  Most of the items I used on this card are on the Last Chance list so if they are something you want make sure to order soon before they retire at the beginning of January.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Dear Santa Cling Stamp Set (English) [164303]	Christmas Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164296]	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164309]	Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints [164050]	Real Red & White Baker's Twine [164051]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899]
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154891]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection [160940]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #453: Reindeer Fun

Good morning,

We've arrived safely in Hilton Head and looking forward to enjoying the island and some Christmas fun.  Thought I would share a great card I made using the Reindeer Fun bundle for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge.

This card started with a cardbase of Cherry Cobbler cardstock and then I used the Reindeer Fun dies to cut out the circle opening in Basic White cardstock.  Behind the circle I added a piece of Iconic Celebrations Designer Series Paper and popped the top piece up with dimensionals.  I also used the dies to cut out the string of lights with Gold Foil Sheets for a little extra bling.

The reindeer is from the stamp set and after using my Stampin' Blends I cut him out with the coordinating dies and used dimensionals to attach him as well.

The ribbon is Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon and was perfect for wrapping around the cardfront and tying a knot.  To finish off the card I stamped the greeting in Garden Green ink on Basic White and attached it with, you guessed it more dimensionals.

I was so happy with how this card turned out, it screams perfect holiday fun and I can't wait to send it to someone special!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Reindeer Fun Bundle (English) [164044]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Iconic Celebrations 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164193]
Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon [164028]	Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo [159462]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy!

Diana

 

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 30

Good morning,

It's the last day of November, boy has the month flown by!  I have one last gratitude card for you and of course this one is Christmas themed and uses another Online Exclusive, the Sophisticated Sled bundle, I actually only used the dies to cut out all the pieces for the sled and ice skates, so fun!

The cardbase is Pecan Pie and then I took a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock and stamped with the Sketched Plaid background stamp.  I did add 2 other strips of Mossy Meadow cardstock behind the sled for a base.

The greeting is from the So Sincere stamp set and was stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Basic White before punching it out with the Double Oval Punch (I did also sponge around the edge with Crumb Cake ink before attaching with dimensionals).

For final touches I added some snowflakes from the Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment (another Online Exclusive) and a bow tied with Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2" Metallic Ribbon.

I can't believe this is the first time I used this bundle, I love how it turned out but you do have to be patient since there's lots of little pieces to die cut and glue together, but totally worth it!  Hope you've enjoyed this month's gratitude challenge as much as I have.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used in today's card:

Product List

Sophisticated Sled Dies [164133]	So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283]	Sketched Plaid Cling Stamp Set [161424]	Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment [162129]	Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2'' (1.3 Cm) Metallic Ribbon [156312]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]
Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Double Oval Punch [154242]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 29

Good morning,

After a wonderful Thanksgiving it's time for Black Friday and shopping!  This is a huge tradition for me and a friend who always go out each year and love the time and the chats we have.

I didn't want to leave you hanging with today's gratitude card so today I'm sharing a super easy, winter themed card.

The cardbase is night of Navy and then I used Balmy Blue cardstock to mat the Basic White cardfront.  I used the One of Kind stamp set and coordinating dies for this card and just use Night of Navy and stamped off with some of the images and sponged to have different levels of color saturation throughout the stamping.  I did use the dies to cut a snowflake with Silver Foil for a little bling.  The greeting is on another strip of Basic White and was attached with dimensionals.

This card is so soft and pretty, and a great option if you wanted to make multiples quickly!  Hope you enjoy your day!!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used in today's card:

Product List

One Of A Kind Bundle (English) [164078]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana 

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 28

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!

Love this time of year and our tradition of spending time with friends from college who have become family, it's such a great time that always makes us happy and rejuvenated after our festivities.  I did want to take time today to share my gratitude card and it's my last fall themed card for the year.  This card uses the Autumn Expressions stamp set and coordinating dies, which are fabulous!

For this card the cardbase is Mossy Meadow cardstock and then I took a piece of Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper as the cardfront and it's matted with Cajun Craze cardstock.

For the stamped image I stamped the greeting on Very Vanilla cardstock with Cajun Craze ink and then cut it out with the dies.  I used the same dies to cut the gold pieces to make the frame and faux chain using Gold Foil sheets.  Once attaching to the cardfront with dimensionals I added a few of the Faux Glass Dots as an accent.

This card, it's perfect for fall and all the grateful feelings I have this time of year.  I hope you and your family are able to have an enjoyable day however you choose to celebrate!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used in today's card:

Product List

Autumn Expressions Bundle (English) [164056]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164173]	Faux Glass Dots [164060]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]

Enjoy,

Diana