Sending You All the Christmas Cheer I Can Muster!
Who can resist a little Christmas gnome? This fun holiday card features a cute gnome delivering a Christmas present, a whimsical mushroom house, and a sentiment that made me smile as soon as I saw it!
The Merry Mischief Bundle is perfect for creating playful Christmas cards with plenty of personality. I love how the gnome, oversized mushroom, and little details come together to create this festive scene. And that sentiment? It’s perfect for those days when you’re feeling festive, but you might need a little extra coffee to get there!
For the card base, I used the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies to create a decorative edge that adds a special touch. The stitched details frame the scene beautifully, while the layered pieces give the card plenty of dimension.
I colored the stamped images with Stampin’ Blends, adding shading and depth to the gnome, mushroom, and Christmas present. Stampin’ Blends make it easy to bring these charming images to life, and you can have fun experimenting with different color combinations to make each card your own.
The deep red mushroom cap, teal accents, and snowy white details give this card a classic Christmas feel with a whimsical twist. A few embellishments finish the design without taking away from the adorable little scene.
- Crumb Cake Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Cardstock: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 (scalloped die-cut)
- Basic White Cardstock: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 (stamped gnome & snow cap and mushroom dots)
- Basic White Cardstock: 2 x 1 (sentiment)
- Cherry Cobbler (cap), Crumb Cake (stem), Pecan Pie (door), Early Espresso (path rock) and Crushed Curry (window) Two-Tone Cardstock Scraps
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Stamp the gnome in Early Espresso Ink. Color with the following Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate, Pretty Peacock, Petal Pink, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight
- Crop with the coordinating Merry Mischief die.
- Crop all pieces of Two-Tone Cardstock with the coordinating Merry Mischief toadstool dies.
- Adhere the pieces together and to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue & Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the gnome with as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler Ink, adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Pretty Peacock Array of Dots.
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Christmas Crew Bundle: 3 Cute Christmas Projects + Ordering Special
Oh, what FUN these little Christmas characters are! Yesterday, on my Facebook Live, I shared three adorable projects featuring the Christmas Crew Bundle from Stampin’ Up!, and I think you’ll agree that this crew is just too cute!
From a festive reindeer willing to carol for cocoa to a sweet Santa bear and a snowman spreading holly jolly wishes, these characters are sure to bring smiles this Christmas season!
And, of course, I have a little ordering special to make your holiday crafting even sweeter!
Want to make these three projects yourself? I’ve got you covered!
Place a $50 order between Wednesday, October 21, and Saturday, October 24, and I’ll send you the kits to create all THREE projects featured in today’s Facebook Live! Your kits will include the prepared paper pieces and supplies needed to assemble the projects. Please note: The kits do not include stamped images or die-cut pieces from the Christmas Crew Bundle. You’ll need the Christmas Crew Bundle to complete the projects as shown.
And there’s MORE! Place a $100 order during the special, and you’ll receive the three project kits PLUS the festive gems! Who doesn’t love a little extra sparkle, especially at Christmas?
Watch the Facebook Live Replay!
Missed the fun? No worries! You can catch the replay and see these three projects come together, along with my tips and tricks for creating them.
Three Projects, One Adorable Christmas Crew!
Project #1: Will Carol for Cocoa!
How cute is that sentiment? This festive card features several members of the Christmas Crew peeking out from behind a pocket, with an adorable reindeer front and center! The combination of patterned paper, Christmas trees, and colorful baker’s twine makes this project extra special. There’s even a little pocket for tucking in a holiday surprise!
Project #2: Sending Holly Jolly Wishes!
A little kraft treat box gets a festive makeover with our sweet Santa bear! I love the scalloped designer paper, the peppermint embellishments, and that darling white beard. This would be perfect for gifting a little holiday treat, a small surprise, or even a gift card!
Project #3: Snow Much Fun!
Our cheerful snowman steals the show on this fun-fold Christmas card! I love the combination of snowy blue paper, festive plaid, and delicate snowflakes. Add a few peppermint gems, and you’ve got a card that’s as much fun to give as it is to make!
Price: $13.00
Let’s Celebrate with the Shining Stars Dies!
Sometimes a card just calls for a little extra sparkle and a whole lot of celebration! This Let’s Celebrate card is all about bold stars, beautiful colors, and layered details that make a big impression.
I used the Shining Stars Dies (Just $5 with a $75 Purchase) to create the large star focal point, layering different sizes in Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, and Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock. I love how these colors work together! The deep Pretty Peacock adds contrast, while Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam bring in those soft, fresh shades that make the layered stars really stand out.
The white background features little star cutouts that add another fun detail without taking away from the main focal point. And by popping up the sentiment and layering the stars, this card has lots of dimension and interest!
A Sneak Peek at Birthday Shoutout!
Did you notice the sentiment? “Let’s Celebrate!” comes from the upcoming Birthday Shoutout Stamp Set, which I’m giving you a little sneak peek of today! This sentiment is perfect for birthdays, milestones, accomplishments, and all those moments that deserve a little celebration.
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock: 6 x 6
- Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock: 5 x 5
- Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock: 4 x 4
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Crop the center of the 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White piece with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die and 8 of the smallest star dies as shown.
- Crop the Two-Tone Cardstock starting with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die, working your way down, alternating colors until you crop the Soft Sea Foam with the smallest Shining Star Die.
- Adhere the two pieces of “star-cropped” Basic White to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the large Pretty Peacock star to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Adhere the remaining stars as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Heat Emboss the sentiment in Basic WOW! White Embossing Powder onto a piece of Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock. Trim to size as needed. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
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