HOLIDAY CARD MAKING -KEEPING IT SIMPLE; A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

Hi Stampers!

I enjoy using all types of card folds, fun techniques, great layouts, and lots of embellishments when creating my Christmas cards, but sometimes I like to keep things simple. Today’s cards are examples of how I keep cards simple, but still interesting. Let’s take a look:

I used the PEACE TO YOU stamp set from the Stampin’ Up!®️ July - December 2022 Mini Catalog. 

I really like the look of dark blue and Crumb Cake. Usually I choose to pair Crumb Cake with Night of Navy ink, For these cards I used Starry Sky. I really like the look. I chose to mat the focal panels with Basic White cardstock for a nice contrast.

PEACE TO YOU STAMP SET

TIPS FOR KEEPING HOLIDAY CARD MAKING SIMPLE

* Use a basic card fold - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4 or 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Remember SIP Cards (stamps, ink, & paper) can be just as beautiful as more complex cards

* Select stamps that require little or no coloring

* Use a deep rich ink color paired with a contrasting cardstock color to add interest and appeal

* Use a simply card layout - minimal layers

* Most of all, relax and enjoy the process! You cards will be beautiful and bring smiles to the faces of the recipients!

HOLIDAY CARD MAKING - KEEPING IT SIMPLE VIDEO

LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHURCH CARDS

VERSION 1

VERSION 2

SUPPLIES FOR THESE CARDS

* Card base - Crumb Cake cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Crumb Cake cardstock - about 4” x 4” 

* Basic White cardstock to mat focal panel - 1/4” longer and wider than final size of focal panel

* Basic White cardstock - 5” x 3 3/4” for inside card

* Ink - Starry Sky

* Festive Pearls - silver- 3

* Adhesive

* Scissors

* Stamparatus (optional) - using the Stamparatus with dark inks on colored cardstock allows you to stamp and restamp to ensure even coloring

* For Version 2 of card - 1/8” Metallic Woven Ribbon - Starry Sky - about 20”

HOLY FAMILY SILENT NIGHT CARDS

VERSION 1

VERSION 2

SUPPLIES FOR THESE CARDS

* Card base -  Crumb Cake cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Crumb Cake cardstock 4” x 4”

* Basic White slightly larger than cut down focal panel for mat and strip for greeting (omit strip for Version 2 of card)

* Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4” for inside card

* Ink - Starry Sky

* 1/8” Metallic Woven Ribbon - Starry Sky about 20”

* Linen Thread - about 20”

* Festive Pearls - silver -1

* Adhesive and glue dot

* Scissors

* Stamparatus (optional)

PEACE TO YOU CARDS

I hope these sample cards and tips for keeping your Christmas card making simple help you have a less stressful and more enjoyable card making experience. That’s all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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