It is the 25th of the month and you know what that means, it is time for a Christmas card!  I am using the new Most Wonderful set from the 2025-27 Stampin' Up!® catalog.  This set has 4 images that can be used all together to form one big image or separately.  

The sentiment was taken out of the center and the other 3 stamps inked in Shaded Spruce ink.  The sentiment was inked in Versamark,  stamped in the center of the wreath, and heat embossed with gold embossing powder.

• Shaded Spruce CS card base 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"
• Brushed Silver & Gold Foil 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
• Very Vanilla CS (cut 2)  4" x 5-1/4"

This is the inside of the card. I used one of the border stamps and stamped it at the top and bottom.  You could position the 2 border stamps and stamp it one time instead of the way I did it-this would have been more efficient.  Again, I colored in the leaves with Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends.

I added the Cherry Cobbler berries from the Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries (Online Exclusive) to the front of the card.  The bow was made using the Gold Striped 3/8" Mesh Ribbon (Online Exclusive).  

I am starting to have a little stash of Christmas cards and am so happy that I have made it to month 5!   Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Most Wonderful Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

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Versamark Pad

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Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

Brushed Silver And Gold Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[164861]

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

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Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries

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Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon

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It is the 25th of the month and time for another Christmas card.   In an attempt to have a less stressful December I am posting a Christmas card on the 24th or 25th of the month.   My plan is to also make a few more cards while I have the supplies out.  This will hopefully translate to a good head start on my Christmas cards.  This is the first time I have come up with a real plan regarding my Christmas cards.  The usual plan is I say I will start earlier which results in no action until the last minute.  

The only flaw in my plan is that I do not have very many Christmas sets that are still available for purchase.  Hopefully soon there will be some new stamp sets.

• Real Red CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Garden Green CS 4" x 5-1/4".
• Take a Bow DSP 3-7/8" x 5-1/8".
• Basic White CS cut using the Everyday Arches die and embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing folder.
• Christmas tree inked in Garden Green ink on Garden Green CS.
• Brushed Gold from the Brushed Silver & Gold Foil (Online Exclusive) star and tree base.
• Red Glimmer Paper from the Festive 12" x12" Glimmer Paper to create the garland.
• Sentiment from the Merriest Trees set inked in Real Red on Basic White CS.
• Sentiment cut out using the Stylish Shapes dies.

• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4".
• 1" x 4" strip of Take a Bow DSP.
• Sentiment from the Merriest Trees set inked in Real Red ink.

Thank you for stopping by and helping me stay motivated to work on my Christmas cards.  I am hoping this will make my December more joyful and less stressful!

It is the 25th of the month which means it is time for a Christmas card!  Yes, a Christmas card.  This past December I was scrambling trying to get my Christmas cards made and sent before we left for the holidays.  It was not fun and not how I wanted to feel so I decided to make and post a Christmas card on the 24th or 25th of each month and also make a few extras.  I want to be better prepared and more joyful.  

• Garden Green CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Cherry Cobbler CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Take a Bow DSP layer 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" .
• Basic White CS cut using the Everyday Arches Dies (Online Exclusive).
• Winterly Tree Tops stamp set garland and birds images.  Images colored using Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Granny Apple Green and Pecan Pie  Stampin' Blends Markers.  
• Sentiment inked in Garden Green ink.

Here's a little fun tip.  All the berries were brushed with Wink of Stella for a little bit of sparkle.  To create the shine and a little dimension I covered the berries with Fine-Tip Glue Pen.  The glue will need to dry and when they are dry you will have sparkly shiny berries.

Thanks for stopping by and hope these posts will help you get your Christmas cards started and worked on!

Product List

Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (English)

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Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154880]

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Everyday Arches Dies

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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Fine-Tip Glue Pen

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It is Thursday which means it is time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week the challenge is a sketch and will be up for two weeks instead of the usual one week.

I wrestled with what to make with this sketch.  I tried lots of different ideas and then finally came up with this card.  Seems so simple now, though it was a journey.

• Real Red CS card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".
• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4" embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder.
• 1/2" x 3" strips of Take a Bow DSP.
• Merry from the Peaceful Season stamp set inked in Real Red ink.
• Christmas die cut from the Peaceful Season dies cut in Cherry Cobbler Glimmer Paper from the Festive Glimmer Paper pack.
• Punches of Cherry Cobbler Glimmer Paper (make this postal friendly) as an added touch of shine.

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• 3/4" x 5-1/4" strip of Take a Bow DSP.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season stamp set inked in Real Red ink.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created with this sketch.

Merry Christmas!

Product List

Peaceful Season Bundle (English)

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Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164309]

Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[164106]

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

[162026]

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a color challenge. 

What a pretty color combination and one to remember.

• Berry Burst CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Granny Apple Green CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer cut using the Perennial Postage dies and embossed using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.
• Berry Burst CS Artful Amaryllis die cut flowers.
• Granny Apple Green CS stem and leaves cut using the Artful Amaryllis dies.
• Basic White CS tag cut using the Nested Essentials dies.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season stamp set inked in Berry Burst ink.
• Berry Burst Gem from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack for the flower centers and on the tag.
• Wink of Stella generously brushed over the all the flowers.

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4"
• Artful Amaryllis stamp set inked in Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
• Sentiment from the Decorative Trees stamp set inked in Berry Burst ink.

Thank you for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created with this bright and cheerful color combination!

Welcome to the Inspire Create Share blog hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators who come together every month for this hop.  Every month there is a theme and this month it is Last Chance.  We will be sharing products that are on the Last Chance list.

This adorable reindeer from the Reindeer Fun bundle (stamps & dies) and the Reindeer Days DSP are both on the Last Chance list.  I am sad to see this one go.  The paper pieced reindeer is so darn cute.

• Garden Green CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Real Red CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer 3-7/8" x 5-1/8".
• Reindeer Days DSP 6" x 8".
• Real Red CS Stylish Shapes circle.
• Reindeer Fun dies cut using Early Espresso CS, Basic White CS, Pecan Pie CS.
• Basic White CS & Real Red CS tag cut using the Merriest Trees dies.
• Garden Green Linen Thread from the Natural Tones Linen Thread.
• Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Reindeer Days DSP strip 3.4" x 4".
• Sentiment from the Reindeer Fun stamp set inked in Garden Green ink.

The pockets can be used for extra notes, gift cards, case, tea bags, photos, really whatever else that might fit.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out all the stops on the hop.  

How are you doing on your Christmas cards?  I still have a little ways to go but I'm getting closer.  Here's one I am making on repeat.

It is easy to make and I do like the simplicity of it.

• Thick Basic White CS 4-1/4" x 11".
• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4"  embossed using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing folder.
• Pool Party ink applied using a Blending Brush.
• Birds and branch from the Nests of Winter DSP cut using the Winterly Tree Tops dies.
• Shaded Spruce CS cut using the Painted Lavender dies.  Trim down the sprigs to fit around the birds.
• Cherry Cobbler CS banner cut using the Hearts & Hugs dies.  The die is much longer than I needed so I trimmed off one end.
• Sentiment from the Hang An Ornament stamp set  (on the Last Chance list) inked with Versamark and embossed in white.
• Cherry Cobbler embellishments from the Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries (expected in stock 1/6).

One day I had some time in my craft room but was not feeling crafty so I decided to cut out the birds from the DSP.  I am so glad I did this, having all these birds ready to use makes it so easy to create with them.  

• Inside I added another Shaded Spruce sprig.
• A sentiment inked in Cherry Cobbler too.

Thank you for stopping by and wish me luck in getting all. my cards finished and written.  As I say ever year, I really need to get started earlier on my Christmas cards.  Maybe 2025 will be that year!

It is Thursday which means it is time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge.

This sketch is meant to be a gate fold card.  Which means it opens in the front like a gate.

• Pool Party CS card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8".
• Sentimental Christmas DSP  2" x 5-3/8" (cut 2).  
• Pecan Pie CS cut with a Deckled Circle die (this is on the Last Chance list and listed as low inventory).
• Basic White CS cut with the Spotlight on Nature die.
• Pool Party Ink blended on Basic White circle using a Blending Brush.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season stamp set  (on the Last Chance list) inked in Pecan Pie ink.
• Nests of Winter DSP birds die cut using the WinterlyTree Tops dies.
• Pecan Pie CS circle snowflake from the One of A Kind stamp set inked in Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.
• Rhinestone placed in the center of the snowflake.
• The embossed snowflake acts as a latch to keep the card closed.  

• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4".
• Sentiment from the One of A Kind stamp set in Pecan Pie ink.
• Strips of DSP from the Sentimental Christmas DSP.
• Basic White snowflake cut using the One of A Kind dies (on the Last Chance list priced at $11.70 and due back in stock the week of 12/7 &).

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created with this sketch.

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.   This week it is a color challenge.  

What a fun and bright color combination.  When I first saw the challenge colors I had to stop and think about how I could use it for a Christmas card and then it hit me!  

• Azure Afternoon CS card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".
• Lemon Lime Twist CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing folder.
• Azure Afternoon CS ornaments stamped using the Hang An Ornament stamp set in Azure Afternoon ink.
• Lemon Lime Twist CS ornament stamped using the Hand An Ornament stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist ink.
• Ornaments die cut using the Hang An Ornament dies.
• Sentiments from the Hang An Ornament set and the Sophisticated Sled set inked with Versamark and White Embossing Powder and heat embossed.
• Gray Granite ornament toppers and hooks die cut using the Hang An Ornament dies.
• Branch (sneak peek from the upcoming January-April 2025 Mini Catalog) from the Delightful Wishes dies in Gray Granite CS.

• Lemon Lime Twist CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer 3-7/8" x 5-1/8".
• Sentiment from the Sophisticated Sled set (Online Exclusive) inked in Gray Granite ink.
• Holly and berries die cut using the Hang An Ornament dies.

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created for this challenge!

It is Thursday which means it is time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge.

I thought this sketch would be the perfect time to use the Yuletide Village stamp set.

• Misty Moonlight CS card base 4-1/4" x 11"
• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4"
• Iconic Celebrations DSP (Online Exclusive) 3-7/8" x 5-1/8"
• Another design from the Iconic Celebrations DSP 2-1/4" x  4-1/8"
• Basic White CS cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.
• House and tree from the Yuletide Village stamp set inked in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
• Images colored using Misty Moonlight, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, & Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season set inked with Versamark and heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.
• Mossy Meadow banner cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.
• Earth Tones Shimmer Gems in the upper right hand corner and on the banner.

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4" 
• Iconic Celebrations DSP strip 3/4" x 4"
• Sentiment from the Reindeer Fun stamp set inked in Misty Moonlight ink.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created with this fun sketch.