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