TIDINGS & TRIMMINGS - HANG YOUR STOCKINGS WITH FLAIR; A TINSEL TIME TUESDAY POST

Hi, Stampers!

Thank you for checking in for another edition of TINSEL TIME TUESDAY! Today’s card design features embossing and die cutting. So grab your Stamp & Emboss Machine (die cutting machine), and let’s make this card!

I used the TIDINGS AND TRIMMINGS stamp set to create two versions of today’s card. The minute I saw the stocking images in the stamp set I knew I wanted to hang those stockings from a mantle! Here are the cards I created:

Why did I create two versions of the card?  I was thrilled with the first version. I loved the mantle decor, I loved the embossed stockings, I loved the brick background! I was soooo proud of the card! I showed it to my husband. He said the card was okay, but wanted to know why I put the stockings against a brick wall instead of over a fireplace! I explained I was just creating the “idea” of stockings hung on the mantle over a fireplace. He said, “Okay,” and looked at me with that “if you say so,” look. You know what I HAD to do. Yes, I HAD to recreate the card, and include the fireplace. That is why there are two versions of the card. By the way, my husband really likes the fireplace version.

Let’s take a look at items I used to create both versions of the card:

TIDINGS & TRIMMINGS STAMP SET

 (Stampin’ Up!®️ 2021-2022 Annual Catalog)

CHRISTMAS TRIMMINGS AND PLAYFUL ALPHABET DIES

(Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog)

BRICK & MORTAR 3D AND BARK 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERS

(Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog)

NOTE - The greeting for the cards is from the TIME OF GIVING stamp set (Mini Catalog). You can use any greeting you like, just adjust the greeting panel and mat measurements to fit the greeting.

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Basic White card base cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”.

* Basic White cardstock- for bricks 4” x 3 3/4” and 4” x 1 1/8” for mantle, plus 2 1/4” x 1/2” for greeting, and small scrap for stocking.

* Small scrap of Real Red cardstock for stocking.

* DSP - Sahara Sand with snowflake pattern from Tidings of Christmas 6” x 6” DSP- 5 14” x 4”, plus 2 1/2” x 3/4” to mat greeting.

* Red Foil and Gold Foil for die cutting.

* Versa Mark

* Gold embossing powder.

* Smoky Slate Ink.

* Gilded Gems - 2

* Baker’s Twine - Basic White - about 1 inch.

* Stampin’ Seal or adhesive of choice.

* Dimensionals.

* Foam Adhesive Sheets.

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Basic White card base cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”.

* Basic White cardstock- for bricks 4” x 3 3/4” and 4” x 1 1/8” for mantle, plus 2 1/4” x 1/2” for greeting, and small scrap for stocking.

* Scrap of Early Evergreen cardstock for stocking and piece cut at 2 1/2” x 3/4” to mat greeting (or use a scrap from the Tidings of Christmas DSP).

* DSP - Early Evergreen & Soft Succulent stripe design from Tidings of Christmas 6” x 6” cut at 5 1/4” x 4”. 

* DSP - Basic Gray from In Good Taste, cut at about 3” x 2”.

* Silver and Gold foil for die cutting.

* Versa Mark

* Gold and Silver embossing powder

* Smoky Slate ink

* Basic White Baker’s Twine - about 1”

* Gilded Gems - 2

* Stampin’ Seal or adhesive of choice.

* Dimensionals

* Adhesive Sheets

This version of the card is constructed exactly like the first version with the exception of the fireplace. Below is a cutting diagram for the cardstock, and a couple of tips for cutting and assembly.

CUTTING DIAGRAM FOR FIREPLACE

(Click to enlarge.)

FOR THE FIREPLACE

* Cut the rectangle from the Basic White cardstock prior to embossing.

* After embossing adhere the  In Good Taste DSP from the back side of the fireplace cut out.

HANG YOUR STOCKINGS WITH FLAIR VIDEO TUTORIAL

NOTE: In the videoI forgot to mention cleaning the embossing folder after inking and embossing. Simply run water over the embossing folder, use a cloth or paper towel to wipe away any stubborn ink, and rinse. Pat dry with a towel or paper towel. I left my embossing folder open to air dry for a bit before putting it away.

That is all for today. Thank you for joining me for TINSEL TIME TUESDAY! Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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