Holidays | - Part 4

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 Simply Fabulous 4th of July Treat Holder

We’re celebrating the Fourth of July here in the United States this weekend. It’s a big party and I wanted to share some cute party favors at our celebration. I found this simple little treat holder while browsing the internet for ideas.

Aren’t they the cutest? Another bonus is that they are easy peasy to make and don’t require any special tools! I used the Layering Circles Dies from Stampin’ Up! to embellish but you can use whatever your stash holds to decorate them. I’ve given a few alternative ideas in my video tutorial from today’s Coffe & a Card Facebook Live. You can watch the replay below.

The treat holder uses a 6″ x 4″ piece of Designer Series Paper that is scored at 7/8″ on the 6″ side. This score line will be at the bottom of the treat holder so pay attention to the pattern direction on your paper. Next, score at 1/2″ and 2-1/4″ the full length of the 4″ side. Finally score at 1-3/8″ and 3-1/8″ on the 6″ side just to the 7/8″ horizontal score line.

Product List

Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Simply Scored	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Layering Circles Dies
Give It A Whirl Dies	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Make a Trees for Sale Vintage Camper Card

The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog goes live this Friday, July 1st! As a Demonstrator, I am able to preorder from the catalog and could not wait to play with my new products! Here is the card I created for today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live episode:

We are a week from celebrating Independence Day here in the United States and that prompted me to choose the paper pattern from the incoming Celebrate Everything 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper pack. I created this relaxing campsite scene using the Tree Lot Dies. The dies can be earned free with a $100 purchase from Stampin’ Up!

That sweet vintage camper die makes me want to go camping as long as it’s cool and there are no bugs!

Watch the replay of the video to see how I put this card together.

Make an Easter Bunny Treat Holder with Paper!

I’m back from a glorious birthday vacation at the beach and am now laser-focused on Easter! I’ve already purchased pretty paper tableware (because that’s how we roll), filled Easter baskets for the littles, and have planned the menu. I always like to have a sweet takeaway for my adult guests and today’s project will fit the bill.

I found the cutest Easter Bunny Treat Holder online and knew I had to give it a go. My design is patterned after the project by Birgit Seidler, a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from Germany. Birgit was gracious enough to include the Imperial measurements making it easy for me to copy. You can check out Birgit Seidler’s original design here: https://bit.ly/3rorBP9

Here is my interpretation of the Easter Bunny Treat Holder. I used one of my favorite retiring Designer Series Papers; the Hand Penned paper from Stampin’ Up! The “Easter Blessings” sentiment on the tag is from a now-retired stamp set called Itty Bitty Greetings.

The paper folding and trimming required to get those fun bunny ears is not difficult. It would however be hard to explain here so I suggest you watch the video below for the instructions.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Score a 12″ x 9-1/2″ piece of Designer Series Paper at 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 7″, 8″ and 9″ on the 9-1/2″ each side. Score at 1-3/4″ and 6″ on the 12″ side.

If it helps, here are two diagrams showing the scoring and cutting lines for this project. Diagram #1 is the entire 9″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper. Diagram #2 shows where to cut the ear toppers. The black dotted lines are score lines. The red lines are cutting lines. Once you watch the video these diagrams will make fore sense.

Product List

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	Hand Penned 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pale Papaya 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Pale Papaya 3/8″ (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	3/8″ (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch
Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make a Springtime Party Favor

Here is a sweet little treat holder that I made up to share with my card class attendees this week. The party favor is so fun and easy to make and will work for any occasion or season depending on your choice of paper and embellishments.

The Hand Penned Designer Series Paper inspired my color choices for the party favor.. To make the base I used a 2″ x 7-3/4″ piece of Highland Heather card stock that I scored at 1″, 3″ and 3-1/2″. I then punched both ends of the card stock using the Delightful Tag Topper Punch.

The designer series paper on the front panel of the party favor measures 1-7/8″ x 1-7/8″. The designer series paper for the inside panel of the party favor measures 1-7/8″ x 3″. To give it a more finished look, I rounded the corners on one end of this strip using the Detailed Trio Punch.

I secured the candy inside the treat holder using Stampin’ Seal then wrapped a length of Magenta Madness 1/4″ Ribbon around the outside of the party favor and tied it in a bow. Finally, I embellished the party favor with a butterfly die-cut and a sentiment tag. Watch the video replay below to see just how easy this Springtime Party Favor is to make!

Product List

Many Messages Cling Stamp Set	Delightful Tag Topper Punch	Brilliant Wings Dies	Messages Die	Detailed Trio Punch
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Magenta Madness 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Seal	Paper Trimmer
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Take Your Pick	Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I wanted to share this darling Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder with you today. I embellished the hat with the sweet clover made by adhering three heart die-cuts together. For these I used the medium and small heart dies from the Give it a Whirl Dies.

The Soft Succulent gingham print from the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper pack was a sure bet for the hat. I shared how to assemble this cute hat Monday during my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live. You can watch the replay here:

Click on the button for the hat template mentioned in the video. Remember to print the .pdf at full size on your printer.

Leprechaun Hat Template

Product List

Easter Decorations with Target Dollar Spot Supplies

Are you a Target Dollar Spot fan? It’s my first stop upon entering the front doors of the store! I spied a $3 package of wooden Easter decorations this week and had to have them. Once they sat around in my kitchen for a few days I knew I could give these cuties a glow up! I failed to get a “before” photo but if you watch the video tutorial below you will see what I had to start with.

Here’s the after photo:

I’m so happy with the finished project and can’t wait to find a special place in my home to display them. The colors in the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! were the right choice. I love how the prints all coordinate and the Petal Pink Cotton Ribbon unified the bunny, the little house, and the carrots in the event I display them all together.

Product List

Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Forever Flourishing Dies	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack
Stamping Sponges	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Foam Adhesive Sheets	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Punch Art Cards using Hello Ladybug Bundle

One of the things I consider before purchasing a paper crafting tool is how versatile it is. Other times I don’t consider anything but the cuteness factor. The Hello Ladybug Bundle from Stampin’ Up! was just so stinkin’ cute that I had to have it. Little did I know all the adorable critters that could be created from one punch.

Who doesn’t love a bunny rabbit? It can be an actual, living rabbit, a fluffy stuffed animal, or a chocolate bunny; they’re all the best! The love of bunnies and the upcoming Easter holiday inspired me to create this card. I added die-cut clouds and images from the Friends of the Forest stamp set to this sweet trio of bunnies.

Here’s another whimsical card using the Hello Ladybug Bundle. I used the Punch to create the flower, the butterfly, and the ladybug.

Product List

Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)	Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Ladybug Builder Punch	Friends Of The Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set
Medium Daisy Punch	Give It A Whirl Dies	Layering Circles Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad	Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make an Always in My Heart Valentine Pocket Card

It’s Valentine’s Week and time is running out for me to share all my heart love projects! The card I’m sharing today is, like most Valentine cards are, over-the-top with lots of layers, patterns, frills, and glitter.

I used the Always in My Heart stamp set along with the coordinating Floral Heart dies from Stampin’ Up! to create this pocket card. The stars of the show are the fun Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper and that lovely floral heart die-cut. The sentiment tag that tucks inside the pocket makes a sweet bookmark.

Product List

Always In My Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set	Dies Floral Heart	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Playful Alphabet Dies	Layering Circles Dies
Highland Heather 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Grosgrain Ribbon	Stampin' Seal	Foam Adhesive Sheets	Stampin' Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Glue Dots	Paper Trimmer	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Pocket Card Cutting Guide

Card base = 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

First Layer = 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Pocket Layer = 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Make an Always in My Heart Valentine Card

I can’t believe we’re already halfway through January, 2022! Time just needs to stand still for a minute. Am I right? With Valentine’s Day coming at us quickly I needed to focus on the cards I want to send this year. I have the Always in My Heart stamp set and coordinating Floral Heart Dies from Stampin’ Up! sitting on the shelf in my craft room and they were calling out to me, “use us, use us”, so that is what I did.

The heartfelt sentiments in the stamp set make them perfect for Valentine’s Day, wedding, and anniversary projects. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

Here is another card that I made using the piece left after die-cutting the heart from the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper.

Product List

Always In My Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set [154337]	Dies Floral Heart [154306]	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050]	Flowering Fields 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157670]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Genial Gems [155500]
Pastel Pearls [154571]	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip [149655]	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Make a Penguin Place Penny Slider Card

The project I’m sharing with you today is a penny slider card.

I used Thick Basic White card stock for the card base. It measures 8-1/2″ x 11″ and is scored at 4-1/4″ on the 11″ side. The first layer of Pool Party card stock measures 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″. The Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper layer measures 5-1/4″ x 4″. The final layer on the card with the slider mechanism measures 5-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ before the snow bank is cut from it.

Product List

Penguin Place Bundle (English)	Penguin Place Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Penguin Builder Punch	All Dressed Up Dies	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Sweet Stockings 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Subtle Shimmer Sequins	Foam Adhesive Strips	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Make an Easy Snowflake Wishes Shaker Card

Shaker cards are crowd pleasers but they can be tricky to put together. The project I’m sharing with you today is an easy alternative to traditional shaker cards.

The hack for this shaker card is the Clear Medium Envelopes from Stampin’ Up! The envelope holds all the shaker medium so that not one grain of glitter is lost! I used the Subtle Shimmer Sequins for my card. The four classic colors and two sizes of the sequins inspired me to use the Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set and the coordinating So Many Snowflakes Dies for the card.

The inside sentiment from the stamp set is on target for my shaker card filled with sparkle and shine. Here’s how I finished the inside of the card:

Video Tutorial

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of cardstock scored at 4-1/4″ on the 8-1/2″ side.
First Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper.
Basic Black: 1-3/4″ x 4″
Designer Series Paper: 1-5/8″ x 4″
Sentiment Tag: 2-3/4″ x 4″
Basic White: 3″ x 1-1/2″ (snowflake die-cuts), 4″ x 5-1/4″ card insert

Supplies List

Snowflake Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	So Many Snowflakes Dies	Stitched So Sweetly Dies	Versamark Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad	Peaceful Prints 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Clear Medium Envelopes	Subtle Shimmer Sequins	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Take Your Pick
Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin' Seal