Hello, and welcome to week twelve of Tinsel Time Thursday. I hope your collection of Christmas cards is growing, and soon you will have plenty to send Holiday cheer to all your friends and family.
Let’s take a look at today’s card. It features the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, the Pine Tree Punch (both found in the annual catalog), and the Plaid Tidings DSP (found in the current mini catalog). Today’s card is a spinner card. It is easier to make than you think!
Here is a look at the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set:
Here are the other supplies needed to make the card:
The card base is Cherry Cobbler. It measures 4 1/4” x 11”. It is scored and folded at 5 1/2”. You will also need scraps of Cherry Cobbler cardstock to cut two circular window frames.
Whisper White cardstock cut at 4” x 5 1/4”, plus a small scrap of Whisper White for the greeting.
One 6x6 piece of Perfectly Plaid DSP
The Pine Tree Punch, and the two largest circle dies from the Stitched Shapes Dies.
Clear fishing line - about 4” - 4 1/2” long, Stampin’ Seal (or adhesive of your choice), Stampin’ Seal + (or Tear & Tape), and some cellophane tape.
Cherry Cobbler ink and the Stitched Rectangles Die that measures 1 1/2” x 2 7/8”. These items are for the greetings.
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels - these are found in the annual catalog on page 156. I used the a Pumpkin Pie ones as they appear more gold than orange against the plaid pattern.
To assemble the card:
Cut a piece of DSP that measures 4” x 5 1/4”. This piece is for the front of the card. The remaining pieces will be used for the pine tree images and to decorate the inside of the card.
Using the Pine Tree Punch, punch a tree from one end of the 2” x 6” piece of DSP. Make sure the red and green plaid pattern is facing up. Now turn the DSP over and on the opposite end of the DSP punch another tree making sure the orange and black plaid design is facing up. The reason for this is the tree image is not symmetrical. This ensures the two trees line up correctly when adhered together back to back.
Next take the DSP designated for the front of the card and place a small amount of Stampin’ Seal On the back side in the center about 3” from The top of the DSP. Tap on the adhesive with your finger a few times to reduce the stickiness. This small amount of adhesive needs to hold the DSP to the Cherry Cobbler card base temporarily.
Center the DSP on the card front. Position the smallest of the two Stitched Shapes circle die about 1” from the card base. Run this through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine (or other die cutting machine)
Remove the cut out circle - we will be using that later, lay aside the DSP. If you have not done so, cut a 4” - 4 1/2” piece of clear fishing line.
Using the Stampin’ Seal+ or other strong adhesive lay down a strip of adhesive along the top and bottom centers of the circle cut out. Place one end of the fishing line in the center of the adhesive at the top of the circle, press to secure, then use a piece of cellophane tape to secure the line. Press the tape down to make sure the fishing line is securely adhere. Repeat the process at the bottom of the circle making sure to pull the fishing line taut.
Taking the tree punched out wit the orange and black plaid pattern facing up, apply Stampin’ Seal to the orange side. Place it under the fishing line, centering the line along the top and the trunk of the tree.
Put adhesive on the back side of the remaining tree (the orange side). Line it up With the other tree along the fishing line. Press down to ensure both sides of the tree are adhered together.
Take the remaining strip of DSP and adhere it to the top of the Whisper White piece of cardstock that will go inside the card. Adhere the DSP reserved for the card front to the card making certain to align it with the die cut circle.
Using Cherry Cobbler ink, stamp a sentiment from the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set toward the bottom of the insert for the inside of the card.
Taking circle die cut that remains, separate the DSP from the cardstock. Punch another Tree from the DSP die cut circle with the red and green plaid pattern facing up. * To make die cutting easier take a scrap piece of cardstock about 1/4” - 1/2” wide and 2” - 3” long and tape it along the edge on the back side of the circle (the orange plaid side). This will make a handle making it easier to manipulate the DSP into the punch.
Open up the card. Adhere the Whisper White piece to the inside. Apply adhesive to the back side (orange plaid) of the punched out tree. Place it adhesive side up on the other trees, taking care to line up all the edges. Now bring the back of the card up on close the card. Give the area where the tree is a gentle press. Open the card and the inside tree should be adhered, and line up perfectly with the other two trees.
Use the two Stiched Shapes circle dies to cut out two frames.
Place one frame on the outside around the die cut circle, Place the other frame on the inside of the card on the back side of the circle. The one on the inside is not necessary, but it gives the inside of the card a more finished look.
On the scrap of Whisper White using the Cherry Cobbler ink, stamp the Merry Christmas greeting . Die cut this greeting using the Stitched Rectangles die. Adhere to the front of the card. Embellish the greeting panel and the tree with the holiday gems.
The card is finished. Prior to placing the card in the envelope, twist the trees on the fishing line several times, making sure the side with the gems remains on the outside when finished. When the recipient opens the card, the trees should spin!
I hope you have enjoyed learning how to make a spinner card, and as always, I hope I have provided you with greatinkspirations,
Next Tinsel Time Thursday feature two stamp sets - Itty Bitty Christmas and Peaceful Nativity.
Until next time...
Stamp Happy!
Kim
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