Christmas Words Collage

I think if you have at least one good Christmas Embossing Folder, you are set for easy Christmnas cards.

I've always been an advocate of "less is more" type cards, you really don't need to get caught in the trap of needing alot of products to make a few cards.

Just choose 1 main product, like a Bundle or in this case this "Hybrid" Embossing Folder that does all the work for a background.

I'm a huge fan of the Hybrid Folders because they come with coordinating dies. Which means not only can you use the Embossing Folder on its own, you can emboss and die cut at the same time with one pass in the machine.

Which wasn't required on this card, as you can see I've just used the folder on its own to be the hero of the background.

It does all the work so I only needed a light decoration over the top.

This card is actually the second version of this design. The first didnt have the dsp and whilst it was nice, it was a bit basic and needed a little something to make it pop.

So just adding a layer of dsp behind the embossed piece can make a real difference to how your card looks.

I turned to my fave greetings pack and the little Holly Die cut actually comes in with the dsp pack.

So another bonus of this design is you don't need a tonne of products to make it and with what you do buy, you can make heaps of this design. Another benefit of a folder, buy it once, use it multiple times.

I'm absolutely chuffed with this card and I'm looking forward to sending out my christmas cards this year.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card for today. 

All items used (there's not many!) to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

$25.00

Christmas Tags & More 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165907]

$21.75

Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder (English)

[165912]

$74.00

Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

[166208]

$15.00

Traditional Sparkling Sequins

[165875]

$14.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Lights of Aurora

When I saw this suite in the 2025 Christmas Catty I was excited.

I love a good light show, I love fireworks, drone shows and the Northern Lights are no exception.

We are lucky enough to experience the phenomenon here in Australia so I knew I would be purchasing some of these items.

As it turned out, I ended up buying the whole suite because I loved everything.

What also drew me to this suite was that the products used together make stunning christmas cards.

Which is sort of a little different from your traditional christmas cards.

The paper does all the work and then all that's needed is just a bit of light decoration layered over the top, which the dies are perfect for.

I'm not normally a "landscape" layout type of cardmaker however this one really appeals to me.

Did you know, all the designs on the dsps are created and drawn by hand, by an artist at Stampin' Up??

I wanted to keep the card relatively simple so I opted for a simple sentiment from the Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. Black and Gold are a match made in heaven.

I'm super pleased with this card and I look forward to sending it on its way to someone this Christmas season.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today, I hope you like it. All items used to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!!

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock

[147011]

$25.00

Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165755]

$21.75

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

$25.00

Light & Wonder Bundle (English)

[165763]

$90.75

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$15.75

Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

[166208]

$15.00

Frosted Iridescent Dots

[165766]

$15.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$12.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Thankful Garden

After seeing this set now in Last Chance, I decided to share this card quick sticks before it's gone for good.

I wasn't really a Mask fan until I started using this set.

I originally saw this card made by Kim Mcgillis in the U.S.

I loved everything about it so I set about creating a version with a few little changes.

My chosen colour was Lost Lagoon with a hint of Soft Sea Foam.

The masks are fantastic because you know exactly which order to apply the colours in as each mask is numbered.

I've used a piece of dsp from the Subtles dsp pack for the background and then for interest a piece of cardstock embossed with the Mini Corrugated folder.

The beauty of the bundle is not only do you get the masks but the dies as well, so once you have finished colouring, then you can just die cut the whole image out.

I didn't want to cover up the floral image with a large sentiment so I decided to pop it down the bottom on a Basic Beige die cut. 

Finished off with some bling of course with the Iridescent Foil Gems.

I love this card and Im looking forward to sending it out to someone soon.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card for today. 

All items used to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

$30.00

Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock

[133686]

$25.00

Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165306]

$21.75

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock

[147012]

$25.00

Thankful Garden Bundle (English)

[165534]

$113.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$14.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$25.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$15.75

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$15.75

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Unbounded Love Dies

[163383]

$63.00

Iridescent Foil Gems

[162842]

$14.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

One Sheet Wonder

My Monthly Card Challenge for my team during September was a One Sheet Wonder.

I wanted to encourage them with a challenge that would help them use up some of their papers and get the most out of a full sheet of 12" x 12" dsp.

We have so many gorgeous papers and with Christmas coming up, it was a great throwdown.

I always participate so I made these.

A One Sheet Wonder is also great for bulk cards because if you trim them right, you can get at least 9 cards out of a single sheet of 12x12 with no waste.

It's really easy with the measurements. Just trim your 12x12 firstly to 4" strips, you will get 3.

Then you can cut those 3 strips at any measurements you want to create the card fronts for your cards. You may even get more than 9.

Then to decorate. I kept them simple as I was using some items left over on my table.

However for quick sentiments and LOTS of them in one go, I chose the Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder.

I had seen a technique online that I hadn't done for a while so I grabbed that folder, inked it up on the inside, then placed the dies and cardstock in and ran it through the machine. 

You end up with Embossed sentiments that are outlined with ink which makes them pop AND they are die cut out at the same time!

I added some coordinating ribbon and finished off with some odd die cuts that were sitting on my table.

I chose not to add bling as the dsp I chose is busy and does all the work.

I'm really happy with these and they were made in no time.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my cards for today.

All products used to make these cards fetaures below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock

[147006]

$25.00

Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166066]

$21.75

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

[106576]

$25.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$15.75

Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder (English)

[165912]

$74.00

Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm)

[166158]

$16.75

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Glass & Gardens

Sadly my Color Club for 2025 has come to an end!

I really do enjoy packing up the color packs each month for 5 months, sending all participants a new In Color in all the coordinating products.

I always pop in a handmade card as an example of what they can create with items in their packs.

For pack number 5, I made this:

I knew I wanted to make something that used all 5 colours, so participants could see how gorgeous the colours are together, they really compliment each other.

So I had to keep it simple.

I cut a strip in each In Color and then lined them all up in one of the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders so I could run them through all at the same time.

I adhered them to a Basic White Mat and lightly decorated.

Basic Beige seems to be my go-to color at the minute, I can't get enough of it, it just works on every card. So I stamped a sentiment straight onto beige and used dimensionals to layer that over the top.

Then during a tidy up of the table, I happened across a little bag of pre cut die cut flowers, so I thought perfect!

A few of those with some In Color coording bling and VOILA!

I keep the card blank inside so they can repurpose it and sent it to someone if they choose.

I'm really happy with this card and I hope they all liked it.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card for today.

All items used to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store anrtime.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

$30.00

2025–2027 In Color™ A4 Cardstock

[165295]

$25.00

Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders

[165597]

$15.75

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$15.75

Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165523]

$35.00

2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

[165192]

$15.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50