Merry Christmas!

Today Bo and I are sharing the last few Christmas cards I made this year. Usually I choose one design, create multiple cards, and send everyone the same Christmas card. This year was different!

I always enjoy looking for fun ways to coordinate my cards and packaging with the gifts for a special presentation. A friend of mine claims she is “the Grinch” this year and I couldn’t resist sending her this card & gift set.

I used the “napkin technique” Laura Seki (Southridge Studio) shared to create my “Grinchmas” card. The card is 5 1/2 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 for a square card. The napkin is adhered to a piece of white cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (or a glue stick). I used the wide end of the liquid glue to add a thin layer of glue on the cardstock (which is cut smaller than the napkin). Lay the napkin on top and add glue around the edges on the back and fold the ends over to secure. Then emboss the napkin to help it adhere. I layered the embossed piece on red cardstock before adhering to the card base. I can’t wait to try this technique again with different napkins and embossing folders!!

One of my favorite products this season has been the Hang An Ornament Dies. I decorated the Scalloped Gift Card Box to hold the Grinch oyster shell ornament I created.


Another gift set I created uses some retired DSP but you could easily create it using what you have. I love it when I can use from my “stash” to find the perfect pattern and/or colors to coordinate with a gift.

This card layout is one of my “go to” designs. It is quick & easy to create with cardstock and patterned paper.

You can change up the sentiment layer with any shape. I often grab the Stitched Shapes Dies (one of my favorites!) or a punch for quick & easy! The nutcracker is fussy cut from a piece of DSP and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love how he coordinates with with the cocktail napkins and ornament I made.

I like to recycle gift bags from stores. It is so easy to adhere a Stampin’ Up! clear envelope to the front of the bag and slide the card inside for a pretty presentation. (Great idea for kids birthday parties so the card doesn’t get lost!)

My last card today showcases the beautiful cardinals from one of my favorite bundles, Winterly Tree Tops. (Once again, I grabbed DSP and ribbon from my retired stash.)

Some people believe cardinals appear when angels are near. I made this gift set for a friend who lost a family member recently. The card is a simple fun fold design.

I used Stampin’ Blends to color the cardinals, berries, and branch then cut them out with the coordinating dies. I used another stamp and die from the bundle on the inside of the card.

I hope you enjoyed today’s projects. I love to decoupage shells to create ornaments, trinket dishes, and many other gifts. You can check out some of the different projects I create on my facebook page HERE.

Do you have a favorite project from today? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below.

From my family to yours, may your holidays be filled with peace, love, & laughter.

Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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