Current Classes
- Stamp-of-the-Month—Features Peaceful Pines. Register by Nov. 15. Rescheduled: Nov. 24.
- Stamper Sampler: Holiday Card Stamp-A-Stack—November 12.
- "Last Thursdays" Card Class—Rescheduled: Thusday, November 19.
Current Specials
- Weekly Deals—New specials announced every Tuesday!
- Clearance Rack—Discounted retired merchandise!
- Browse The 2015 Annual Catalog—See the latest products!
- Browse The Holiday Catalog—All-new seasonal stamps, papers & accents!
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Hi Stamping Friends!
Today, I'm sharing the first of the four designs from my Holiday Stamp-a-Stack class coming up next Thursday! I especially hope my local stampers can join us for this fun holiday class! But first…
In Search Of Found—I could use your assistance! Yesterday, I had a bunch of backorders come in and I ended up with an extra Hearth & Home Framelits without a home. I know that it belongs to someone who already has the Happy Scenes stamp set, but I'm not sure who that someone is. If you are waiting on a Hearth & Home Framelits backorder from me, please contact me! #customerservicefail #losingmymind
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Holly Jolly Greetings Ornament Cards
The first project from my November Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class is one of my favorites! I love the refreshing retro color combination and sleek & simple style. I hear from many of my class attendees that the photos never do the "real-life" cards justice and it's definitely true with this card design! It's much more shiny & glittery in person!
CASEd from Amanda Mertz at Did You Stamp Today?
Background Basics—The 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White piece is randomly stamped with the retro-style snowflake. I inked the stamp with Lost Lagoon, stamping once, then stamping again for a lighter color before re-inking. The layer is adhered to a Tip Top Taupe card base.
Focal Point Foundation—I embossed a 2-1/8" x 3-7/8" piece of Whisper White card stock with the Softly Falling Texture Impressions Folder, then mounted it on a 2-1/4" x 4" piece of Tip Top Taupe. Before adhering it to the front, I added the hanger cord.
Red Ornament—I LOVE this pop of red, shiny color for the focal point! The Red Foil ornament was die-cut with the Balloon Framelits…yes, that's an upside-down balloon! Clever idea, courtesy of the original card designer, Amanda Mertz.
Ornament Hanger—I wrapped a small piece of Silver Cording Trim around the back of the snow panel and adhered it with a Dimensional, then popped up the whole piece with Dimensionals. The other end is also attached to the front of the panel with a Dimensional. I added a couple more Dimensionals on the back of the ornament, including a double-decker Dimensional to hold it level over the card base.
A tied a separate Silver Cording Trim bow and attached it with a Glue Dot to the top of the ornament.
Jolly Greetings—The Holly Jolly Greetings Bundle offers lots of fun stamps/thinlits greetings combinations. I die-cut each of the three Christmas Greetings words from Silver Glimmer Paper and selected corresponding greetings for each of the cards. I adhered the Glimmer greetings with the Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
Jolly Greetings Banner—The Holly Jolly words were stamped in VersaMark onto a 1/2" wide strip of Lost Lagoon card stock, then heat embossed it with Silver Embossing Powder until smooth and glossy. The ends were hand-cut into fish-tails. It's attached with SNAIL adhesive.
Peaceful Word Options—There are lots of word combos with each word. "Peace" can be used with "Peace & Joy," "Holiday Peace," "Peace & Love," "Wishing You Peace," "Season of Peace" and "Comfort & Peace."
Two Cool—I designed all of my cards to be identical, except the greetings.
Jolly & Joy Word Options—You can mix & match the words to make "Joy on Earth," "Jolly Moments," "Jolly Holiday," "Holiday Joy," "Have A Jolly Christmas," "Holly Jolly," "Joy & Love," "Jolly Wishes," "Wishing You Joy," "Season of Joy," "Christmas Joy" and "Comfort & Joy."
You know how much I love to mix & match…so you know I'm loving this bundle! Woohoo!
Want To Make These Cards? Register now for my November Holiday Stamp-a-Stack Class!
Complete Supplies List—"Clear" means a rubber stamp on a clear block. "Photopolymer" is see-thru.
- Stamps—Holly Jolly Greetings (clear, wood) OR Holly Jolly Greetings Bundle (clear, wood)
- Ink—VersaMark Ink; Lost Lagoon Classic Ink Pads
- Paper—Red Foil Sheets; Silver Glimmer Paper; Lost Lagoon, Tip Top Taupe & Whisper White card stock
- Accessories—Silver Cording Trim, Silver Embossing Powder
- Tools—Christmas Greetings Framelits OR Holly Jolly Greetings Bundle (clear, wood), Balloons Framelits, Softly Falling Texture Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Heat Tool, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, SNAIL
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I'd Love To Hear From You! Leave me a comment at the bottom of the page!
Angie
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Sign Up For The November Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack
Local Class: Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30pm. - Class-To-Go Kits Available!
- Sign Up By November 11!
Create a stack of 12 cards—3 each of 4 designs! Try fun & easy techniques! Bring a friend & share a relaxing night of creativity! Extra dozens are available for a discount!
See Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack Details!
Contact Me To RSVP Today!
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Registration Now Open For November's Stamp-of-the-Month: Peaceful Pines
Local Class: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 6:30pm. - Class-To-Go Kits Available!
- Registration Closes on November 15!
Kit includes Peaceful Pines photopolymer stamp set, a 1/2 pack of 6×6" Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Stack & all the pre-cut supplies and instructions needed to create 6 Christmas cards!
See Peaceful Pines Class Details
Contact Me To Register Up by Sunday, November 15.
Buy 3 Stamp-of-the-Month Classes, Get $5 off the Next Class!—See details.
Absolutely love this card!! I love the shininess of the ornament!!
I love your cards but I’m especially delighted with your idea of creating joy out of jolly. Wonderful. Thanks so much.