Today – December 9th – is National Christmas Card Day. You would think that it would be something I already knew since I make cards but no. This is the first time I’ve heard of it.
CHRISTMAS CARD DAY – December 9th
Each year around this time, friends and families begin mailing their holiday cards. Christmas Card Day serves as a reminder to get your stamps, envelopes, and cards together so you can share your holiday cheer. Are you making your cards this year? I did not get cards made this year – well I got some made but not enough to send out to everyone. Since we moved I’m working on a photo card instead.
These days everyone mails a variety of cards at Christmas time. In our modern world of social media some just post online or send emails and messages but cards are still around too. There are handmade cards, store bought cards, photo cards, Christmas letters, post cards, business cards and even New Year’s cards. Just remember it’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you” no matter what form it comes in.
Here is a fun set of cards that I made with products from our Mini Catalog. These were really fun with non-traditional colors. Some of these products are on the LAST Chance List – so be sure to order them now before they sell out.
Happy Holidays to you!
♥ Monika
Supply List
Stamps: Whimsical Trees, Peaceful Deer, A Wish for Everything
Christmas Whimsy is an adorably festive card kit with a modern design! Santa’s elves might be hard at work in the North Pole but with this all-inclusive kit, the hard work is done for you! All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The simple steps of this kit are perfect for beginner crafters and kids, too! Grab a kit or two and gather around for a simple Christmas activity that everyone will enjoy. The kit contains everything you need to create eight elf-centric Christmas cards including printed card bases, die cuts, embellishments, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more!
The Christmas Whimsy Card Kit is available starting today Sept. 8, 2021. Item #158166 and it is $19.
Would you like to gather together with a group of friends either in person or virtually to make this kit (or one of the other kits) let me know. I’d be happy to hold facilitate a crafty party for you.
Want to see how to put this kit together – watch this video –
The Year-End Closeout is happening now at Stampin’ Up! Stock up on your favorites from the Aug-Dec Mini Catalog (all the holiday stuff) before it retires. Some items are on sale up to 50% off – the Tag Buffet Project kit (one of my favorites) and the Christmas Countdown Project Kit (use for storage or other holiday or celebration countdowns). And the Clearance Rack has been updated – so there are some amazing deals out there right now.
Click below to download a PDF with the Year End Closeout & Retiring Items. Or look under the tab in the online store.
Are you in need of some quick Christmas cards – order the Tag Buffet Project kit, the Tag Buffet Stamp set, the ‘Tis the Season 6×6 Designer Series Paper Pack, some Thick Whisper White card stock for card bases, and medium Whisper White Envelopes. You can make 30 cards in no time at all like I did below.
All orders over $40 receive a free Tutorial Bundle from me via email. This month it includes 15 projects that are perfect for Stocking Stuffers and Last minute gifts. Here is a sneak peek.
Hello my friends. It’s time for our monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop. A blog hop filled with alternate ideas using contents from the monthly kit. This month our kit is – Joy to the World. It’s a special kit that will be offered globally in all of our markets. So Stampin’ Up! friends around the world will be able to enjoy this kit.
This kit makes 8 beautiful Christmas cards. And includes die cut pieces in three languages – English, German and French. That means you can easily create cards for friends and family around the world that might speak these other languages. My family is from Germany and my mom would love to send some of these out. I have a kit saved just for her.
I created some variations on these cards using the pieces in the kit. One I added a different stamp set so it didn’t need to be a Christmas card. The design and colors of the kit make it easy to use for holiday thank you and birthday cards too. You’ll notice the size of this card is different – it’s what our European friends use as a standard card size. Enjoy trying something different.
Wreath Card
This card uses the pieces from the kit just in a different combination. I tied the twine directly around the wreath for a nice bow. And I didn’t use either of the embossed pieces – just stuck with the gold banner and white label for my greeting. It’s a super quick idea.
Supply List
The additional supplies that I added to complete this project were:
none – everything was in the Paper Pumpkin kit
Thank You Card
For this second card I decided the pieces would make a pretty non-Christmas card. I pulled out a stamp set called Beautiful Autumn from the Aug-Dec Mini Catalog and used the Thank You on the white tag. The die cut flowers are beautiful and since there were two per card if you use only one on a card that means you can make double the cards. The Embossed piece looks like the retired Cable Knit embossing folder we used to have – so if you have that in your craft room you could create more pieces for additional cards – or substitute something else.
Supply List
The additional supplies that I added to complete this project were:
Beautiful Autumn Stamp Set
I hope you liked this alternate idea for the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit. Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.
The Blog Hop Continues
To continue through go and click on the next blog in the list below. I’m late to the party – our power went out early this morning and I planned to write my post then. I had to wait on the power to come back on. Thanks for waiting on me.
Don’t forget you have until the 10th of the month to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get that month’s kit.
Coming in November – Jolly Gingerbread! It’s going to be a sweet kit for sure so don’t miss it. Sign up by the 10th – go here.
Order online here – use hostess code 6V692BBY for October 2020. Check the side bar on my blog for the current code. They normally switch the first week of the new month.
Happy New Year! I wish you all a happy, healthy and fabulous 2020.
I have a fun card to share today to celebrate the new year or a birthday or any other special occasion. It combines some products from the Holiday catalog with the Annual Catalog. Jan. 2nd is the official end of the Holiday catalog and the year-end close out sale. Be sure to order what you want before it ends. I’m using the Stitched Stars dies that are in the Holiday catalog and will be a carryover item. The coordinating So Many Stars stamp set will however retire. I used one of the samples in the catalog as my inspiration for this card but made some changes by using a different stamp set.
I did use the the Mercury Glass Designer Acetate on the big star. But just a silver foil start would work too. The background has a stamped swirl and the words that are on the label are from the For the Love of Felt stamp set in the Annual Catalog. I cut the swoosh of stars which gives me the back ground behind the large star and also the 5 smaller stars all in one pass through the die cut machine.
Supply List
#149507 For the Love of Felt stamp set
#150653 Stitched Stars Dies
#150441 Mercury Glass Designer Acetate (retires Jan 2nd)
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