Spruced Up Christmas Card made using the Four Corners Technique

Make four cards at once? Yes, please! Today’s cards are brought to you by the Four Corners Technique. This was my first time using this technique and I will try it again!

Make sure you watch the video replay from today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live to learn how fun and easy cards are to make using the Four Corners Technique.

Several comments during the Facebook live were about the colors I used in the cards. My new favorite Christmas color combo is Real Red with Tahitian Tide.

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146981 $9.25	156310 $15.00	152392 $25.00	149653 $125.00	152813 $8.00
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12 Weeks of Christmas Snowman Magic Side-Step Card

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #3

It’s week three of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Snowman Magic Side-Step Card:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for Snowman Magic Side-Step Card Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Snowman Magic Bundle (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper	Whimsical Woodland 3 D Embossing Folder
Snowfall Accents Puff Paint	Paper Trimmer	Simply Scored	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Spruced-Up Christmas Tree Card

I’ve been noticing a trend of pink Christmas cards and wanted to give them a go today. My Spruced-Up Christmas Tree Card uses a lot of colors. And, because of all that color, I tried to keep the design simple.

What could be more simple than triangles? I used the Stylish Shapes dies from Stampin’ Up! to cut out four stitched squares and then cut them in half. The triangles can now be stacked to create a Christmas tree! You can make two cards using the die-cut squares.

I shared the emboss/resist technique that I used for this card in the video tutorial below. I also showed how to use your dies in alternate ways.

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad	Versamark Pad
Polished Pink 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Tahitian Tide 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Starry Sky 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Basics Embossing Powders	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Blending Brushes	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin’ Seal	Stampin’ Dimensionals

12 Weeks of Christmas Spruced Up Shaker Gift Tags

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #2

It’s week two of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is these Spruced Up Shaker Gift Cards.

These Spruced Up Shaker Gift Tags measure about 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ and can be used for Christmas tree ornaments as well. Part of the fun of gift-giving is the beautiful packaging. Take your gift packing up a notch by popping these tags on a gift or two this season!

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for Spruced Up Shaker Gift Tag Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Beautiful Shapes Dies	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper	Window Sheets
Gold Foil Sheets	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Simply Elegant Trim	Foam Adhesive Strips
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Regals Stampin' Write Markers	Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

Make a Spruced Up Shaker Christmas Card

The Spruced Up stamp set along with coordinating Spruced Up Outlines Dies from Stampin’ Up! is a great choice to use for shaker cards. Here is the shaker card I created today using the bundle.

I worked out of my comfort zone and used non-traditional Christmas colors for this card. The Shaded Spruce Designer Series Paper paired with Polished Pink ink and card stock gives the card a whimsical look.

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Versamark Pad	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gold Foil Sheets	White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics	Stamparatus	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Take Your Pick	Foam Adhesive Strips
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal

12 Weeks of Christmas Snowman Top Hat Treat Holder

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #1

I’m so excited to start my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this sweet Snowman Top Hat Treat Holder.

These adorable treat holders measure 2″ tall by 2″ wide. They would make great party favors, dinner party placeholders, and coworker gifts. I imagine a cake plate full of them to present to your holiday guests at the dessert table.

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for Snowman Top Hat Treat Holder Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Christmas Banners Bundle (English)	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Gingham Cottage 12″ X 12″ (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Stampin’ Pierce Mat	Bone Folder	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Tear & Tape Adhesive

Make a Cottage Wreaths Fancy Fold Christmas Card!

I’m always ready to learn a new fancy fold for my card making. The Cottage Wreaths Fancy-Fold Christmas Card I’m sharing today is a 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ square card. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to decorate the front flap.

I purchased the Cottage Wreaths Bundle because of its versatility. The bundle can be used for all holidays and occasions. Here it is decked out for Halloween.

I’m loving the Real Red Glimmer Paper bow and the sparkly sequins on the wreath. The fancy part of this card is the fold. It’s like a card within a card and the effect was so easy to achieve!

Product List

Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Paper Trimmer
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Stampin' Seal	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make a Spruced Up Scalloped Christmas Card

Are you a fan of How the Grinch Stole Christmas? The images from the book and the movies are fun and whimsical. The Spruced Up Scalloped Christmas Card project I’m sharing with you today reminds me of those playful images.

The card base measures 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. I created some interest by cutting a scalloped edge about 1-1/4″ from the bottom of the front flap of the Pool Party card base. I also cut a scalloped edge from a 2″ x 4″ piece of Designer Series Paper for a sweet surprise when you open the card.

The Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper on the card front measures 4″ x 3-1/2. The Poppy Parade square on the card front equals 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″.

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Spruced Up Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Spruced Up Outlines Dies	Scalloped Contours Dies	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad	Versamark Pad	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basics Embossing Powders
Stamparatus	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Christmas Banners Floating Christmas Card

I’ve noticed several cards around the interwebs that are using the “floating” technique. I was curious to see how to make them and today’s project is the result of that curiosity.

Because this was my first attempt at making a floating card, I kept it simple. I used strips of various sizes from the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper to create the floating circle on my card. Once I placed the floating circle onto the card front I embellished it with die-cuts from the Christmas Banner Dies.

Video Tutorial

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Sweet Gingerbread Christmas Card

The card I’m sharing today is a fun-fold called a 2-step. The adorable elements from the Sweet Gingerbread Bundle by Stampin’ Up! were perfect for the steps of the card. And the sweet print from the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper was a natural choice.

The fold on the card is created by making five scores on the 11″ side of a 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of cardstock. Score at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 4-1/4″, 6″, and 8-1/4″. The “steps” of the card will look like this:

I adhered a 4-3/4″ x 4″ piece of the designer series paper to a 5″ x 4-1/4″ piece of card stock then adhered the panel to the last step of the card. The remaining piece of designer series paper for the front step of the card measures 1-1/8″ x 4″. Watch the video tutorial for complete instructions for completing the Sweet Gingerbread Step Card.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Sweet Gingerbread Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Gingerbread House Dies	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Regals Stampin' Write Markers	Stampin’ Write Marker In Color 2022–2024
Paper Trimmer	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Sweet Gingerbread House Treat Holder

The Sweet Gingerbread House treat holder project I’m sharing with you today is the cutest! The box measures 1-1/2″ square and 1-3/4″ tall. It’s an excellent size for gifting small candies. The floating “Have a sweet Christmas” greeting is my favorite thing about the Sweet Gingerbread House.

To make the box for the Sweet Gingerbread House you will need a piece of card stock that measures 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″. Score the 6-1/2″ side at 1-1/2″, 3″, 4-1/2″ & 6″. Score the 2-3/4″ side at 1″. Trim box tabs per this diagram, add your favorite strong adhesive, and assemble the box.

Once the box is complete it’s time to decorate the Sweet Gingerbread treat holder! I used Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Coastal Cabana inks to stamp the doors, windows, and gumdrops. I also heat embossed the cute filigree image onto the front of my house using white embossing powder.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Sweet Gingerbread Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Gingerbread House Dies	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
Versamark Pad	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Window Sheets	Simply Scored
Stamparatus	Basics Embossing Powders	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Bone Folder
Take Your Pick	Embossing Additions Tool Kit	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Sweet Candy Canes Fun-Fold Christmas Card

Let’s call it Christmas in July but I could not wait to make a card using the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle from Stampin’ Up! I was also in the mood for a fun-fold card today. I tried my hand at a Double Gate Fold card.

The products from the Sweetest Christmas Suite by Stampin’ Up! worked beautifully for this card. I adore how the hard work of coordinating products is already done! See the full list of products I used to make this fun-fold Christmas card below.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Real Red Cardstock = 11″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 1-1/4″, 3-3/8″, 7-5/8″ and 9-3/4″
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper = two pieces 5-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ and two pieces 5-1/4″ x 1″
Belly Band = 11″ x 1″ Real Red cardstock and 11″ x 7/8″ Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper.
Card Insert = 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White

Video Tutorial

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Bundle (English)	Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)	Candy Canes Dies	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Seal	Take Your Pick
Clear Block B	Clear Block H	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Grid Paper

Make a Peaceful Deer Standing Pop-Up Card

My new favorite fancy fold card is the Standing Pop-Up Card. I saw this type of card floating around the internet and knew I wanted to give it a try.

I used the Peaceful Deer Bundle along with the So Many Snowflake Dies to embellish the card base. Clear Wink of Stella on the snowflake die-cut to gives it a little sparkle along with the three Shaded Spruce rhinestones.

The sentiment panel on the back of the card it makes a pretty Christmas decoration to set anywhere.

Product List

Peaceful Deer Bundle (English)	Peaceful Deer Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Deer Builder Punch	So Many Snowflakes Dies	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder	Stampin' Seal
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base = 4-1/4″ x 10-1/2″ piece of cardstock scored at 1/2″, 1-3/4″, 3-3/4″ and 5″ on the 10-1/2″ side
Card Bridge = 3″ x 5″ piece of cardstock scored at 1/2″ and 1-3/4″ on the 5″ side
Designer Series Paper = 4″ x 4″ piece, 4″ x 1-3/4″ piece
Embossed Layer = 2-3/4″ x 3″
Snowflake Die-cut = 3″ x 3″
Stamped Deer Image = 3″ x 2-1/4″
Sentiment Panel = 4″ x 5-1/4″

Make Sweet Little Stockings Gift Tags

I love making tags! I guess it’s because tags are very quick and easy to make. Instant creative gratification! I thought the Stitched So Sweetly rectangle dies folded in half would make great bases for the tags I’m sharing with you today. I used products from the Sweet Stockings Suite by Stampin’ Up! to embellish the tags. Here are the three tags I created.

Product List

Sweet Stockings Suite Collection (English)	Sweet Little Stockings Bundle (English)	Sweet Little Stockings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Stockings Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sweet Stockings 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Jolly Felt	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon	Paper Trimmer	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Stampin' Seal
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots

Book Binding Fun-Fold Christmas Card

I’ve been seeing book binding fun-fold cards all over social media lately and wanted to give it a try. Stampin’ Up! is offering 20% off dies from their annual catalog starting tomorrow so I decided to showcase a couple of them in today’s project. I chose two great stand alone die sets; the Basic Borders Die Set and the Stitched So Sweetly Die Set.

I love all the stitched layers on this book binding fun-fold card. To embellish the card I used the 3/8″ Chevron Weave Ribbon on the book binding and the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels on the holly leaves die-cuts.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base = 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of Evening Everygreen Cardstock scored at 5-1/2″ and 6-3/4″ on the 11″ side
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock = 4-1/8″ x 4-1/8″ piece and 4″ x 2-1/2″ piece
Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper = 4-1/8″ x 1-1/8″ piece and 3-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ piece
Basic White Cardstock = 3″ x 2-1/4″
Evening Evergreen Cardstock = scrap for holly leaves

Video Tutorial

Product List

Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Christmas Trimmings Dies	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Borders Dies	Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Evening Evergreen (3/8" 1 Cm) Chevron Weave Ribbon	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Pierce Mat	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder	Take Your Pick