Jolly & Bright Christmas …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

We maybe celebrating Halloween on my Facebook Page but here on my blog … it’s all about Christmas. It is sneaking up on us quickly so I’m hoping to inspire you with today’s cutie from the Merry & Bright Bundle!

Measurements: 

  • Lemon Lime Twist: 5 ½” x 8 ½”
  • Basic Black: scraps
  • Real Red: scrap
  • Shaded Spruce: scrap
  • Granny Apple Green: scrap
  • Crushed Curry: scrap
  • Melon Mamo & Granny Apple Green Foil: scraps
  • Night of Navy Shimmer: scrap
  • Vellum: 2 ½” x 3 ¼”
  • Merry Bold & Bright: 3 ¾” x 5”

Instructions:

  • Cut a 5 ½” x 8 ½” Lemon Lime Twist card base. Fold in half.
  • Cut a 3 ¾” x 5” multi-color designer paper panel.
  • Round the corners of the designer paper using the circle punch.
  • Adhere the designer paper to the card base.
  • Cut a 2 3/8” x 3” piece of vellum using the Nested Essentials dies.
  • Stamp the sentiment pieces onto a scrap piece of Shaded Spruce, Real Red, & Granny Apple Green cardstock using Craft White ink. Let dry completely. Cut.
  • Lay the sentiment pieces onto the vellum for placement.
  • Stamp “Jolly” onto the vellum using Jet Black Stazon ink.
  • Adhere the sentiment pieces to the label using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add adhesive ONLY to the BACKSIDE of the sentiment behind the cardstock pieces.
  • Adhere the label to the card front.
  • Cut a star from Crushed Curry cardstock and adhere to the top of the sentiment using a Stampin’ Dimensional.
  • Cut a light bulb from Melon Mambo Foil, Granny Apple Green Foil and Night of Navy Soft Shimmer paper.
  • Cut the wire and (3) bulb sets from Basic Black cardstock.
  • Adhere the colored bulbs to the bulb pieces.
  • Slide the completed bulbs onto the wire and adhere to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tack the ends of the wire if needed.

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope this fuels your holiday stamping. Some of my stamping friends are done, and some are like me and haven’t started YET!! Have YOU started your holiday cardmaking?

Have a great day ~

Abracadabra, Halloween Lights Card

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy October 1st! 🎃🧙‍♀️ Abracadabra! ✨ Get ready to add a spooktacular twist to the Merry & Bright Bundle! 💌🕸️ We’re conjuring up some Halloween magic to transform the Merry & Bright Bundle into the cutest Halloween card that your ghouls and goblins will adore. 🦇👻 And I have all the dimensions and instructions for you!!

Measurements:

  • Rich Razzleberry:  5 ½” x 8 ½”
  • Pumpkin Pie: 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5” 

Instructions:

  • Adhere the Pumpkin Pie cardstock to the folded card.
  • Place the Basic White in the Embossing Folder and roll it through the Cut & Emboss Machine.
  • Stamp the light bulbs on scrap Basic White cardstock using Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry ink. Cut out using the coordinating dies.
  • Optional: Color the left side of the bulb using the coordinating Watercolor Pencil to add a bit of dimension.
  • Cut out the Silver Foil using the appropriate dies. Adhere all pieces together, then adhere them all on the card.
  • Color the Glossy Dots using the Dark Rich Razzleberry and the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends markers. Let dry and place on the light bulbs.
  • Stamp the letters on scrap Pumpkin Pie cardstock using the Rich Razzleberry ink pad then cut out each letter using the coordinating punch. Adhere them to the card.

It’s so exciting that you can create enchanting Halloween cards from the Merry & Bright Bundle made to sparkle and sprinkle the holiday cheer. 🌟🎃 Get the bundle today and let the crafting magic begin! 🌠🍁

Thank you for spending a bit of your Sunday with me!