12 Weeks of Inspiration Starts Today, !

Published: Tue, 10/02/18

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Ready to get a jump-start on your holiday projects? I'm excited to introduce a new series called 'The 12 Weeks of Christmas'. Starting this week, I'll be including an exclusive holiday project tutorial in each weekly newsletter, just for YOU! Cards, tags, gift packaging and a few surprises I think you'll like!

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PROJECT TUTORIAL

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12 Weeks of Christmas- Project #1
Christmas Cheer Mini Card

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you might recognize this share from last weekend for the F estive Friday Challeng e. (That was a teaser, cause you're the only one getting the tutorial!) The challenge element was to use Washi Tape and since we're jump-starting our holiday cards, I'm using the new SUITE SEASON Specialty Washi Tape from the Holiday 2018 Catalog (page 24). It's a fab mix of Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Garden Green, and Copper, Gold and Silver Foils... talk about versatile! 5 rolls, 5 designs of scrummy washi tape fun! Take a peek...

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Recognize the washi tape in the card?

Wondering what to do with washi tape?"

Use it seal or decorate envelopes
Make your own Designer Series Paper
Create decorative accents
(to name just a few... for now :)

CHRISTMAS CHEER WASHI CARD TUTORIAL

Mini cards are great to attach to gifts when a full-size greeting card isn't necessary. They're quick and easy to make, but have all the 'wow' of a larger card!

SUPPLY LIST:

Stamp Sets:

Takeout Treats*

*purchase this with the coordinating Takeout Thinlits Dies as a BUNDLE and save 10%!

Ink:

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

Paper:

Shaded Spruce Cardstock 3" x 6", 2" x 2-1/2"

Galvanized Metallic Paper 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"

Whisper White Cardstock (2) 2-3/4" x 2-3/4", (1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"

Whisper White 3" x 3" Envelopes

Accessories:

Suite Season Specialty Washi Tape

Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack- Shaded Spruce 8"

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (optional)

Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce)

Multipurpose Glue

Stampin' Dimensionals

Takeout Thinlit Dies*

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (optional)

Big Shot machine

Stampin' Trimmer

Bone Folder

INSTRUCTIONS:

On the Stampin' Trimmer, cut all your pieces and create a 3" x 3" card base.
Adhere washi tape to one of the 2-3/4" square pieces of WW c/s, in repeating rows to fill the area.
On 2-1/2" square piece of WW c/s, stamp sentiment and holly, allowing enough room around each to die-cut. Color the holly with Stampin' Write markers. Brush on Wink of Stella Shimmer.
On the Big Shot machine, die-cut the washi covered cardstock with the (2-1/8") Layering Circles Framelits Die, and the sentiment and holly with the Takeout Thinlits Dies.

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5. Die-cut the Galvanized Metallic Paper with the second to the largest circle from the Stitched Shapes Framelits Die.

6. Emboss the remaining 2-3/4" square of WW c/s in the Subtle D-TIEF on the Big Shot.

7. Adhere the die-cut sentiment to a piece of Shaded Spruce Cardstock and trim, leaving a small border all around. Turn over and apply adhesive to the back, use it to secure the ribbon.

8. Assemble: Adhere embossed square to card front. Adhere washi-covered circle to metallic paper; adhere to card with Dimensionals. Attach sentiment with Dimensionals.

Stamp & sign the back. All done and ready to give! :)

SAVVY TIPS

Burnish down all edges of your washi tape with the side of your bone folder. It helps prevent this low-tack tape from lifting.
Die-cut all your pieces at one time. Emboss right after. That's only two passes through the machine and only a minute of your time!
Need supplies to make this yourself? Click any of the names in the Supply List and it'll take you to that item in the Stampin' Up! store. Add it your shopping bag or find more details!

GLIMMER & SHIMMER FALL CARD

Post of the Week! If you missed the tutorial, click the photo above. FOR YOU: How to make the DIY Shimmer Spray with the Bright Copper Shimmer Paint.

Now you're in the know- see photo below!

There's four colors of Shimmer Paint available and several different ways to use them. Creating cardstock that shimmers is just one; I'll be sharing more in the future! Add them to your holiday projects for gorgeous bling!

DIY SHIMMER SPRAY

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