Christmas Lights!

Oh!  I LOVE Christmas tree lights!  I miss the old bulbs from my childhood that used to make noise when they were lit on the tree.  I used to lie on the sofa in the back living room with Christmas music on the stereo, reading with only the light of the tree in the room.  I miss that so much.

 This first card is pretty simple and clean.  I stamped the light string just 3 times, colored the lights with markers, and added Wink of Stella to make them sparkle.  The stamp and die cut are popped with dimensionals, and the greeting is stamped in Gorgeous Grape. 

Layering up this card was lots of fun!
I cut the sentiment, and made a scalloped backing for it as well as two banners to place behind it.
I also added many more strings of lights!  So much fun!

 On the inside I stamped just 3 for a greeting continued from the card front.  Lots of Wink of Stella for sparkle!

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If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!
 
Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Bundle [149947] $35.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.50	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102584] $8.50
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $7.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $7.50
Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Many Marvelous Markers [147154] $123.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

Christmas Poinsettias

Such a strange thing... I LOVE to craft with Poinsettias.  I dislike them intensely in my house!  No, it's not because I have cats.  I do think they're beautiful - I just don't like them in my house.  I know...a very strange thing.

In addition to the Peaceful Poinsettia Bundle, I used the greetings from Timeless Tidings. 

 This card has many layers.  Some you can see, and some you have to search for.

 Here you can see the matching Shaded Spruce die cuts.  Details, details, details!  I really like this card.  Every time I run into it on my craft desk it makes me happy.

The interior of the card is stamped with pieces from the Timeless Tidings Stamp set.


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Product List

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Timeless Tidings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148936] $20.00	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.50	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.50
Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine [147888] $8.00	Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699] $10.00	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144598] $9.00	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147938] $9.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

 

Two Simple, Quick Christmas Cards

Here I am presenting two quite simple cards.  They didn't take long at all.  It took more time to decide what color to make the ornaments than to stamp both cards.

~ and the stockings were hung ~ comes from the hostess stamp set Hung with Care.  When I saw the sample from the catalog, it struck me that the ornaments could hang from that too - even though the words don't seem to exactly work perfectly - it's a good spot to hang the ornaments from!
You'll see this again - I have other ideas for the ornaments.

This card also came together very quickly!  It took the longest to decide which blue ink to use for that blue stocking!  Blueberry Bushel worked out perfectly. 

I added a touch of Wink of Stella, and some rhinestones colored with the Stampin' Blends.  On the inside, a small red stocking hangs from the Merry Christmas greeting.



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If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!
Product List

Beautiful Baubles Photopolymer Bundle [149920] $43.00	Hung With Care Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147882] $13.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.50	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.50
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147945] $9.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $9.00
Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147935] $9.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $7.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $7.50
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00

 

Holiday 2018 Must-Haves

Must-Haves from the Holiday 2018 Catalog

1.Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle
	This is my TOP pick because it has everything! Beautiful die cuts, greetings to use inside and outside of your card, swirls and curls, and a stamp large enough to cover either the entire front or inside of a card.
2.Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle
	This bundle offers so much! Poinsettias, holly and ivy, great greetings, and specialty die cuts to make your cards and layered projects really special.
3.Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Bundle
	Christmas Tree lights! A definite must-have for Christmas. What is more iconic? This set makes beautiful cards, and would be great accents on scrapbook pages. Christmas present opening pics with the lights tucked behind them?
4.Farmhouse Christmas Photopolymer Bundle
	I didn't order this set at first, but after using it, I really LOVE it! I've added the papers and twine to make some really great, classic looking cards.
5.Bring On The Presents Photopolymer Bundle
	This set features a great bow! It can be colored with watercolor pencils or the Stampin' Blends. Layer up all the pieces to make treat packaging, tags, or cards.

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If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!