Christmas Bonanza Trio Thank You's

Need a last minute gift? How about a pack of thank you's. Here I'll package these adorable cards - tie with a ribbon, add a candy cane and DONE. I kept them similar but different. Let's take a look.

All the cards start with a nice large scallop square (made easily with my Big Shot!). I added a whisper white card.

I started with a Real Red scallop square and white card. I used a square of the Christmas Cocoa DSP, edges sponged in Soft Suede. I added a Sweet Stems flower, stamped in Soft Suede, colored in Real Red, cut in an oval, edges sponged in Soft Suede. I used the Elegant Thank You stamped in Soft Suede (I love this is a single stamp!). And remember, it's OK to stamp on DSP. Remember Christmas Cocoa and Sweet Stems are only available thru January 4th. I'll miss Sweet Stems, rememeber this entire set of cards I made using this darling set?

This card I started with a Kraft scallop square and white card, and then distressed a square of Soft Suede DSP. I then sponged the edges, crinkled and continued to distress and sponge. I lightly stamped Friend by Definition in Sahara Sand. Then I randonly stamped images from Central Park. I again used the Elegant Thank You stamp in Soft Suede on Kraft. Like the unique border? It's comimg soon - later this month you should be receiving your new Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Ohhh, it's so wonderful! Friend Definition and Central Park are only available thru January 4th!

I layered a white card on a Soft Suede scallop square. I then added a kraft square, edges sponged. I used Charming images for the rest of the card. Do you know Charming was probably my most favorite card in the Holiday Mini Catalog? I used a half-pearl from the pretties kit and then the Elegant Thank You.

Isn't this a great gift? I hope you have a great day.
xoxo,
SHERRI

Sweetest Stems, Kiwi Kiss and Raspberry Tart

ETA: The top of the box is open. Maybe later I will create an acetate lid, but for now, it's open, and I'm ok with that. The bottom folds up to cover the bottom 1/4th. I still think it's finished enough to give as a gift.

Hi friends. I had a set of wonderful cards completed and needed a way to package them up.

I used Lauren Meader's desktop stationary template for my inspiration (it's the first project shown). I then found these (free) instructions. Now, I must warn you, for some reason, I could not get the box to work out as exactly described by Valerie. Plus, her dimensions called for 8 5/8" by 11 1/8" piece of paper. That requires a 12"x12" paper. I, being thrifty, mangaged to make my box out of 8 1/2" x 11" paper - hopefully nothing was lost - you be the judge. My box was also large enough to accomodate envelopes. As with any tutorial you try, use a scrap piece of computer paper - NOT your expensive cardstock and designer series paper. As an added bonus, you'll have a template/prototype to keep if you want to make the project again. Ok, let's get onto the box. I made my box out of textured cardstock (one sheet 8 1/2" x 11") for added weight and stability and added a DSP belly band (12" x 1"). I topped it off with a snip of kiwi kiss satin ribbon (love that ribbon and I will miss it!) Here's a side shot of the box.

For the complete set, here are all the cards I'd made using the Raspberry Tart DSP and Sweet Stems. I'm really going to miss the Raspberry Tart paper. These are not my colors, but I really loved this paper and the mix of colors.

Please understand I cannot give you all the ingredients used for these cards. It was paper, punches, DSP. Rose red, kiwi kiss, whisper white, cameo coral, pink piroutte. All supplies Stampin' Up!

Maybe I'll recreate this with the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and the new in-colors. Isn't this a great little set of cards and box for a gift?

Thanks for stopping by. I hope this inspires you to be creative today.

And whooooo hoooooo only a 4-day week this week!

And question, does it help when I include the stamp set picture from the catalog, as shown below? Would you like to see this feature in upcoming posts?

Thanks.
SHERRI

DSP: Hot Sweets

Thanks for stopping by. Today’s card showcases the Raspberry Tart DSP and textured cardstock (both on sale, buy 3 get one FREE). The pink panel is the textured cardstock, made even more delicate with paper piercing. This paper coincides with the Sweet Stems stamp set. How sweet is that??


Sweet Deets:
Stamps: Sweet Stems
Ink: StazOn, Kiwi Kiss
DSP: Raspberry Tart
CS: Pink Pirouette textured, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss,
Accessories: Markers, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer, 1 ⅜” Circle Punch, 1 ¼” Circle Punch, Blender Pens, Mat Pack