3D Gift Card Holders - Last Minute Packaging ideas for you!

 

Welcome back Crafty Friends!  Tonight's video was all about making some really cool gift card holders - things other than just sticking the gift card in a regular card or envelope.  I am a real fan of boxes, and I feel like making a tiny box for a gift card just takes it up a few notches presentation-wise.  Obviously, I made these with a Christmas theme, but you can always change up the papers and colors for whatever occasion you need.

All of my project measurements were based on a standard gift card size of 2 1/8" x 3 3/8".  I know there are some gift cards that come packaged in a cardboard sleeve.  Those are bigger, so you'd have to make adjustments.

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  Facebook has been having a variety of issues lately, so YouTube might be the better option.

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it on YouTube.

First up is what I call a Hanging Tag Gift Card holder.  This can be hung on a tree, tied to a gift bag, tied around a bottle of wine or booze, left on a door knob...you get the idea.  Hang it somewhere!  In the video, I said I wasn't going to give measurements because it will be based on the DIES that you use for your base.  You need two pieces cut the same.  I used Postage dies from Unity Stamp Co, and cut Poppy Parade base pieces.

Layer and doll up the front of your tag however you like.   I used an old scallop punch, along with the Truck Builder Punch (which is on the Last Chance list!  I didn't even realize the Trucking Along stamp set sold out!).

I used Sparkle Gems for the hub caps, and inked around the edges of the truck and both fenders.  

The back shows how I cut the second base piece roughly in half, and glued it on 3 sides to make a tight-fitting pocket.  Gift card slides right in.

Add your favorite ribbon to the top of this tag.  

Stamps:  So Very Merry

Ink:  Garden Green

Paper:  Poppy Parade, Garden Green, Basic White, Basic Black, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper

Other:  Postage dies (Unity Stamp Co), Silver Threaded Twine, 1 3/4", 2", Scallop Circle punches, Truck Builder Punch, Sparkle Gems, Basic Rhinestones

Next up is one of my favorites for gift cards.  It's a wee tiny Book Box, sized perfectly for gift cards.  It will hold one, or several, gift cards.  Finished Book Box size is 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 1/16" tall.

Add some ribbon and layered pieces to the top and bottom of the Book Cover.  You'll want a FLAT ribbon.  I used the Iridescent Striped ribbon.  

You'll need to watch the video for assembly, but here are the patterns drawn out.  The book box itself is a very simple open box.  Score at 1" on all sides.  That makes the box 1" tall.  The Book COVER is where it gets interesting.  I wanted the spine to be 1 1/16" tall, so that the box cover will close nicely.

I also created a slanted insert to make grabbing the gift card out of the box easier.  

Paper Measurements:

• Pool Party Box:  4 1/2" x 5 3/4", scored at 1" on all four sides
• Pool Party Book Cover:  4 1/4" x 6 9/16" (YES, 1/16" bigger than 6 1/2"), scored in at 2 3/4" from each end
• Pool Party:  (2) 2 1/2" x 4"
• Snowy Scenes DSP (Snowflakes print):  (2) 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Snowy Scenes DSP (small globes):  enough to hand-cut one small snow globe
• Basic White Insert:  3 3/4" x 3 5/8" wide.  On the 3 3/4" side, score at 1/2" from the left side, and at 7/8" from the right side.  
• Basic White:  scraps to stamp and hand-cut greeting.

I finished this little cutie off with some Iridescent Faceted Gems.  They sort of look like snowflakes, so I thought they were perfect.

Stamps:  Greetings of the Season

Ink:  Garden Green

Paper:  Pool Party, Basic White, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper

Other:  Iridescent Striped ribbon, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Clear Wink of Stella brush pen

Last one is another "box" of sorts.  I could NOT remember the name of this box, and googling for it didn't help...I didn't know what to look for!  I finally found it!  Self-Closing Gift Bag.  So it's really considered a bag.  Whatever.    It's a box in my eyes.  :)

I wanted this style box specifically so I could put the gift card down in it, standing up.  I had to do some math to get the best measurements for this, but it's worth it.  Perfectly sized!  Thank You Pythagorean Theorem!

Pay attention to the direction of your DSP pattern.  You want your DSP to be 7" tall x 8 1/2" wide.

The trickiest part here is the scoring.  Some of the score lines go all the way up the page, some only go to the 2" mark.

Paper Measurements:

• Designer Series Paper of your Choice:  7" tall x 8 1/2" wide.  Along the 7" side, score 2" up from the bottom.  Turn paper once to the left, and score at 4" and 8", all the way up/down.   Then score at 2" and 6", going from the very bottom only up to the 2" score line.  (Makes more sense to watch the video).
• Real Red/Garden Green/Basic White:  scraps to make small tags and fold-over label

Once you assemble these, the top tries to stay closed on it's own.  I don't trust it though.  Punch holes and add a layered circle and a small tag.  I hand-cut those reindeers for both.

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Ink:  Garden Green

Paper:  Real Red, Garden Green, Basic White, Reindeer Greetings Designer Series Paper

Other:  Forever Plaid embossing folder, Everyday Details dies, Layering Circles & Scallops dies, Starburst punch, 2" circle punch,  Basic Rhinestones, Peppermint Doo-dads, Red & White Baker's Twine, Real Red Striped Satin ribbon

Whew!  I really hope these ideas are useful to you, especially as we've got less than a week until Christmas.  Last Minute gifts and packaging come in handy!!

Next Thursday will be the day after Christmas.  As of now, I am planning on being here to make some needed Thank You cards.  If my schedule changes, I'll let you know.

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Kwanzaa!  Whatever you celebrate - ENJOY yourself!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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No Sew Mini Journal/Album

Another weekend has blasted by, and I did not complete my To Do list.  :(  I think I need 3-day weekends, in order to be more effective at life.  hahaha!  Let's talk about these cute little books that I made on Thursday night!  I got the idea from Amber, over @LyricLoverCrafts on YouTube.  She had a paper collection that had all sorts of tags, cut aparts, and ephemera with it.  I re-created her idea using Stampin' Up supplies, which admittedly do not always have as many options.  I'm sure you'll find plenty to work with, in your stash.

This No Sew Mini Book is made entirely from Designer Series paper.  I think cardstock would be too thick for this little book.  For the Snow Much Fun Mini Journal, I was working with the Snowy Scenes papers and Sticker Sheet.  I also created some tags for the pockets.  

Finished size of this Mini Junk Journal/Album is 4" x 6".

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  Facebook has been having a variety of issues lately, so YouTube might be the better option.

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it on YouTube.

I'm not going to show every page in the book, but here are a few pictures.  Notice that I did round the outer corners of all the pages.  If you don't round them, the corners will get dinged up from normal wear and tear.

DSP Paper Measurements:  Pay attention to the direction of the patterns, and watch the video for more instruction on how to score and glue this book together.

• (2) pieces 6" x 9", scored at 4", 4 1/2", and 5"
• (1) piece 4" x 9", scored at 4", 4 1/2", and 5"
• (1) piece 8" x 8", scored at 4", turn once to the right, and then score at 2"
  
• (1) piece 2" x 6", to cover spine

I started with 3" x 6" pieces of DSP and coordinating cardstock for these tags.  Glue the DSP and cardstock together.  Then I decided to cut these down with some tag dies that I had....I really have no idea who the manufacturer is for these.  Use any die you want, or just cut the top corners.  Add some different ribbons.

Towards the back of the book, you can see more of the Snowy Scenes Sticker Sheet pieces that I used.

I started a second book using the Unbounded Beauty Designer series papers.  I had a 6" x 12" paper share of this paper, so I wanted to show how you could still make the center triple pocket without having an 8" x 8" piece.  

I plan to add some butterflies to the cover and throughout.  All I did so far was make the base book, and created three tags. 

I kept these tags 3" x 6", and just clipped the tops.  Add various ribbons.

Use a paper clip to keep these little books closed if you're worried about that.  

Stamps:  None

Ink:  None

Paper:  Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Snowy Scenes Designer Series paper, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash, Snowy Scenes Sticker Sheet

Other:  Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon, Pretty in Pink ribbon, Silver & White Sheer Ribbon, White Glittered Organdy ribbon, White Seam binding, 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems

These little books are so fun to make!  I'm sure you can find some DSP in your stash to give it a try.

Come back this Thursday for some last minute Gift Card holder ideas - not just a plain old flat card!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Paper Share: January - April 2025 Mini Catalog

The new Mini catalog is on it's way!  It goes live January 7, 2025.  With that in mind, let's prepare for a Paper Share!  

NOTE that there are NO Valentine papers in this Mini.  The only Valentine-ish paper is the Marbeled Elegance pack that is an Online Exclusive item.

Paper Share  $29:  You will receive 1/4 pack of the following paper packs, from the upcoming Jan-Apr 2025 (Spring) catalog:

• Beautiful Bokeh  6x6
• Floral Delight  12x12
• Floral & Gingham Vellum Specialty 12x12
• Friends of the Ocean 12x12
• Storybook Moments Specialty  12x12
• Timeless Plaid  6x6
• Wildflower Birthday Specialty  12x12

Paper Share BONUS: You will also receive 1/4 pack of the Toadstool Gardens 6x6 paper from the upcoming Sale-a-Bration 2025 Catalog!

12” x 12” packs will be cut 6” x 12” to give you the best options for using it. 

Optional Shipping is $9.  If it ends up being less to ship your package, I will refund the difference.

Email me at tonistamps@yahoo.com to sign up.  I will send you a Paypal invoice, and payment is due by January 5, 2025. 

Important Dates for this paper share:
  1/5 - Payment due.
  1/7 - Order placed with Stampin' Up.
  1/16 - I expect the order to arrive.   ** If shipping from Stampin' Up is delayed, this date will change.
  1/20 - Paper shares ready for pick-up; ship out.

Questions?  Contact tonistamps@yahoo.com  

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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December 2024 Virtual Workshop: Let it Snow!

I just realized how much BLUE I have going on with this month's Workshop!  Oh my!  This month is all about SNOW.  Snowpeople, snowflakes, Let it Snow…anything snow!   I was hoping to not end up with Holiday cards, but you can really change these greetings to anything you want.

My Workshop of the Month page gets updated every month with details - ordering code (ETZ3N9XV), and freebies.  Spend $50 (before tax & shipping) using the order code and get a Make & Take kit for these cards.  Spend $75 or more (before tax & shipping) using the order code and get the Make & Take kit plus a pack of Iridescent Foiled Gems!

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it on YouTube.

For this first card, I started with a Forever Plaid embossed piece of Blueberry Bushel.  I love a tone-on-tone embossed layer/card base.  Stamp whatever you want in the snow globe, and pop that up.  Change up the greeting too!

Paper Measurements:

• Blueberry Bushel:  5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4”
• Basic White:  4” x 5 1/4”, for inside of card
• Blueberry Bushel:  4” x 5 1/4”, embossed with the Forever Plaid folder
• Basic White:  scrap to die-cut snow globe
• Pecan Pie:  scrap to die-cut snow globe base, and embossed with the Timber folder

I did ink-blend some Pool Party around the edges of the snow globe.  Snow globe is popped up.  I used Stampin’ Blends to color in, but you could obviously use anything.  I think I ran the Clear Wink of Stella over the snowman too.

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Onyx (Versafine), Blueberry Bushel

Paper:  Blueberry Bushel, Pecan Pie, Basic White

Other: Forever Plaid & Timber embossing folders, Stampin’ Blends (various colors), Clear Wink of Stella, Iridescent Foiled Gems

The second card is actually using paper from the Full of Life Designer Series papers - the back sides all have some interesting watercolor prints with colors that are perfect.  Emboss your snowflakes in White so they really stand out.  I went with a Berry Burst card base.  Again, you use whatever greeting you have.

Paper Measurements:

• Berry Burst:  5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4”
• Basic White:  (2) 4" x 5 1/4", one to layer, and one for the inside
• Full of Life Designer Series Paper:  3 13/16” x 5 1/16”
• Basic White:  scrap to stamp and hand-cut greeting

When I embossed these snowflakes, I used White Craft ink and white embossing powder.  I wanted that white to really stand out.  If you don’t have White Craft ink, just use Versamark.

Finish off with the Iridescent Foiled Gems.

Stamps:  Sparkling Snowflakes, Well Said

Ink: Berry Burst, White Craft

Paper:  Berry Burst, Basic White, Full of Life Designer Series Paper

Other:  Basics embossing powders (White), Iridescent Foiled Gems

My third card is a really fun Rocker Card!  These are so fun to make!  I used the Deckled Circles dies and some Country Woods Designer Series paper - something different, but still neutral.  Stamp and die-cut the snowman, so you can pop him up.  Stamp some background trees and lights on the piece of Basic White.  Just a little bit of coloring.

Paper Measurements:

• Pool Party:  full sheet to cut the two Deckled Circles pieces that you’ll need
• Country Woods Designer Series Paper:
• Basic White:  4 1/4” x 5 1/2”, die cut Deckled Circles pieces that   
• Basic White:  4 1/4” x 5 1/2”, notched corner to stamp and cut snowman and greeting from

Finish with some Iridescent Foiled gems.  

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Onyx (Versafine), Pool Party, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon

Paper:  Pool Party, Basic White, Country Woods Designer Series Paper

Other:  Deckled Circle dies, Stampin’ Blends, Iridescent Foiled Gems

I love how this last card turned out.  I’ve got an Azure Afternoon card base that I stamped with the Sketched Plaid background stamp.  Use whatever neutral background stamp you have, or stamp with smaller stamps all over.  

Start with the largest snowflake in the middle of this Basic White strip, in the darkest shade of blue.  Go lighter and smaller as you work your way out.  Overlap the snowflakes just a teeny bit.  Rip the edge (if you want), and ink blend the edge.

Paper Measurements:

• Azure Afternoon:  5 1/2" x 8 1/4", scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/2”, to stamp your line of snowflakes, then also the greeting with the left over bit that you rip off.

Finished off with some Iridescent Foiled Gems.

Stamps:  Sparkling Snowflakes, Well Said, Sketched Plaid background

Ink:  Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Pool Party

Paper:  Azure Afternoon, Basic White

Other:  Iridescent Foiled Gems 

I hope you enjoy these “Let it Snow” cards, and can copy with something you have in your stash.

Note that this month’s Workshop Ordering Code only goes through 12/30/2024.  That’s not a typo.  I will not be at home (hopefully) on New Year’s Eve.  :)

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Friends of Unity December 2024 Blog Hop - Winter Wonderland

Welcome to the Friends of Unity Monthly Blog Hop!  Our theme for December is Winter Wonderland.  I decided to go with something quick and easy, with snowflakes in a non-traditional color scheme.  I most always think of blues with snowflakes, so I went for something bolder - red and black!

I've got a Real Red card base that I stamped the flannel print along the left side.  I did stamp some snowflakes on top of that, but you can barely see them.  Two different size snowflakes in black on the White cardstock.

I love a ripped edge, so I did it twice on this card!  Finished with the greeting hand-cut and popped up, and added a few rhinestones.

Thanks for hopping with us!  If you comment as Anonymous, please leave your name so we know who leaves some love.  

You probably got here from Kari's post, and the next stop is Jenni's project.  If you want to start at the beginning, go to Crystal's post!

Here's a list of everything I used:

Stamps: Festive Flair/Kit of the Month Nov 2023, Whit's Words (both from Unity Stamp Co)

Ink:  Onyx (Versafine), Midnight (Catherine Pooler)

Paper:  Real Red, Basic Black, Basic White (Stampin' Up)

Other:  rhinestones

I hope you enjoyed my project.

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

Autumn to Remember Paper Bag Mini Book - from the kit!

I hope you're enjoying your weekend Crafty Friends!  I really enjoyed making and sharing this Paper Bag Mini Book with you on Thursday night.  My goal was to ONLY use paper and pieces from the Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit.  I paired that along with four jumbo size lunch bags (from Walmart).  You could certainly use more bags to make your album even thicker.

I did not add much of anything else to the book, in terms of ephemera or die-cuts, because I want to do that when I add pictures.  My plan for this book is to add Thanksgiving and Black Friday Crop pictures, from this year...so I don't even have them yet.  :)

Finished size of this Paper Bag book is 6" x 6".

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously. 

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it on YouTube.

You'll definitely need to watch the video to see how to make the album base.  I cut my lunch bags down to 12" long, then folded in half so the final page size is 6" x 6".  You'll have to adjust all of these measurements if your lunch bags are a different size.

I used FOUR lunch bags, and glued them together to make extra pockets for inserts.  For each "page layout", there are THREE pieces of DSP needed.  One each for a Main page, a Tuck spot, and a Pocket cover.  

Paper Measurements:  Pay attention to the direction of the pattern

• Front and Back Covers:   
• Petal Pink cardstock:  5 7/8" x 5 7/8"
• DSP:  5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
• Main Page DSP:  5 7/8" x 5 7/8"
• Tuck DSP:  2 1/2" x 5 7/8"
• Pocket DSP:  3 7/8" x 5 7/8"
• Inserts:
• Cardstock (various from the kit):  5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• DSP:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

This picture shows how I glued the open ends of two bags together, to get an extra pocket in the middle.  All inserts are the same size.  I made NINE inserts, but these pockets are so big, you could certainly add more or even make some booklets to go in the pockets.  

Last page.  

No stamping on this project, but definitely room for lots of creativity using the kit contents.  I can't wait to get pictures taken this coming week and fill this book up!

I can still add some stamping when I'm adding my pictures.

Stamps:  None

Ink:  None

Paper:  Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (all two-tone cardstock and DSP came from this kit)

Other:  Petal Pink/White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems, Jumbo Lunch Bags

I hope you see how versatile these Scrapbooking Workshop kits are - you don't have to use them to make the page layouts as designed.  I still have about half of the two-tone cardstock and DSP from this kit, so I can still make some 12" x 12" pages if I want to!

Another plug for my Wreaths Across America efforts this year!  My goal is to have 100 wreaths sponsored this year.   As of right now, I need 43 more to make it!  My group with Wreaths Across America is registered for the 3-for-2 program.  That means for every 2 wreaths that people buy, we get a third one free!  

Reminder that I will NOT have a video this coming Thursday - it will be Thanksgiving.  I am going to try to come on next Saturday (Nov 30th), but I don't have a specific time yet. 

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Snowy Days Online Card Class - Stamp-a-Stack

Welcome to my last 2024 Christmas Card class with a kit option!  This month, I'm featuring the Snowy Days Suite of products.  This is a Stamp-a-Stack class - meaning you'll make multiples of each card.  I've got four designs this month, and you'll make three of each.

You will need the Snowy Wonder Bundle to complete these cards as designed.  If you have something similarly shaped, that could work too.

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it on YouTube.

Watch the class video for free, and use your own supplies to create your cards. OR - order a class packet with all of the card kits, envelopes, Pool Party pom pom ribbon, and Loose Snowflakes (US Only, sorry). You WILL NEED the Snowy Wonder bundle to stamp and die-cut things. Class Details: How to sign up for the class packet? Send me an email! tonistamps@yahoo.com You will receive a Paypal invoice from Toni that is due by 11/17/2024. You do not need a Paypal account in order to pay this invoice. Use any credit or debit card that you have. Class Kit Cost: $63.

Add-On: Snowy Wonder Bundle. $45.75 (save on tax and shipping)

Shipping is optional. $9 RSVP/$$: by Sunday, Nov 17th, 2024. Your materials packet for this class will include pre-cut/scored/punched/embossed/die-cut pieces needed to complete the projects: * (12) card kits. * (12) envelopes. * (1) roll of Pool Party Pom-Pom ribbon * (1) pack of Loose Snowflakes

* (1) PDF Tutorial for all the cards, with pictures

* (2) BONUS project ideas included in the PDF Tutorial Important Dates: 11/17 - RSVP/$$ due 11/18 - Toni places order with Stampin' Up 11/27 - Order expected to arrive from Stampin' Up 12/2 - Toni mails out class packets, local kits available for pick-up. PDF Tutorials emailed. If you have any questions, please email me at tonistamps@yahoo.com

For the first card, we're going to make an igloo out of the snow globe dies.  Also add some of that pom-pom ribbon to the greeting.  NOTE:  I forgot the ribbon step when I created the card in the video.  I figured it out by the FOURTH card and showed how to do it.  It's always something...

I used the Exposed Brick embossing folder to make my igloo...if you have the OLDER Stampin' Up Brick embossing folder, I think that might look better.

Paper Measurements:

• Pool Party:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"
• Basic White:  (2) 4" x 5 1/4", one for inside
• Snowy Scenes DSP (snowflakes print):  3 13/16" x 5 1/16"
• Basic White:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2", notched corner to stamp and die cut penguins and greeting
• Basic White:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2", embossed with Exposed Brick folder.  You'll need to cut your igloo from this piece.
• Basic White:  2" x 5 1/16", rip in half and ink blend edges to make snow banks.

The only thing I popped up is the penguin.  I did get him with the Clear Wink of Stella.  Add some of the Loose Snowflakes at the end.

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Garden Green, Tuxedo Memento

Paper:  Pool Party, Basic White, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper

Other:  Exposed Brick embossing folder, Pool Party Pom Pom ribbon, Clear Wink of Stella brush, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend

The second card is a SHAKER card, which I totally flubbed and had to re-cut some paper in the middle.  It happens!  The paper measurements here are what you'll need.  I plan to do another video off-line to re-make this particular card and will upload it to YouTube.  Hopefully I'll get to that later this week.

I added the Loose Snowflakes and some glitter to my shaker.  I love the glitter!

Paper Measurements:

• Garden Green:  4 1/4" x 8 1/2", scored at 5 1/2"
• Basic White:  (2) 4" x 5 1/4", one for inside of card
• Snowy Scenes DSP (stripes print):  3 13/16" x 5 1/16"
• Poppy Parade:  2 3/4" x 4 1/4", to die-cut snowglobe base
• Acetate:  3" x 3 1/2"
• Basic White:  3" x 3 1/2", to stamp the trees background for inside the shaker
• Basic White:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2", notched corner to stamp and cut snowman and a tree

Emboss the greeting in white on the Poppy Parade and cut out with the dies.

Stamps: Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink: Garden Green, Poppy Parade, Tuxedo Memento, Versamark

Paper:  Garden Green, Poppy Parade, Basic White, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper, Acetate

Other:  Basics embossing powders (White), Loose Snowflakes, Glitter

The third card features some non-traditional holiday card colors, which I absolutely LOVE!  Petal Pink and Calypso Coral.  These colors came right from the DSP.  I stamped snowflakes just around the outer border of the Petal Pink layer - since we're covering up the middle with the DSP pieces...no need to stamp in the middle.

Paper Measurements:

• Petal Pink:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
• Petal Pink:  4" x 5 1/4"
• Snowy Scenes DSP (2 prints - plaid and snowflakes):  2" x 3"
• Basic White:  2" x 3"

Everything is glued flat.  I had to add some snowflakes after the fact, because I had an ink spot from my fingers!  Covered it up.

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Petal Pink, Calypso Coral

Paper:  Petal Pink, Basic White, Snowy Scenes designer Series Paper

Other:  Loose Snowflakes

Last card is a Faux Step Card.  This time, I made the "center" pop-up piece wider than normal.  It just gives more landscape to work with.  Looks more like a regular card until you stand it up.  I like it!

Stamp a few trees in the middle-ish area of the Mossy Meadow to make a forest.  Stamp some on the White Circle, and stamp two more and die-cut them.  Stamp and die-cut the cabin.

I also colored the Pool Party ribbon with the Mossy Meadow Dark Stampin' Blend marker.

Paper Measurements:

• Pecan Pie:  4 1/4" x 9", scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", and 5 3/4"
• Pecan Pie:  4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Basic White:  3 3/4" x 5 1/4", for back to write-on
• Mossy Meadow:  3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic White:  2 1/2" circle
• Pecan Pie:  3" x 4", embossed with Timber folder

Picture of it standing up - you can see the wood-embossed piece of Pecan Pie.

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso

Paper:  Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow, Basic White

Other:  Timber embossing folder, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Pool Party Pom-Pom ribbon, Mossy Meadow Dark Stampin' Blend, staperl

Don't forget about the dates listed at the top of this post.  If you want a class packet, email me at tonistamps@yahoo.com.  Cut off is a week from tonight - Nov 17th.

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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