Christmas Gift Card

Gift cards are the gift of choice today. Here is a gift card holder I made that is quick and easy. 

Stamps:

   A Christmas Punch

Paper:

   Dashing DSP 6 x 8

   Very Vanilla Scrap

Ink:

   Real Red

Technique:

   Double Pocket Gift Card Holder

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Scallop Oval Punch

   Bone Folder

   Adhesive

   Ruler

Of course, I did not come up with this idea on my own. I followed the instructions by Jan Farring. I must admit, I cannot do a better job of explaining this than she can, so here is where you can find her instructions, photos, and exactly what I followed to make mine. Click on: Jan Farring's Double Pocket Gift Card Holder.

It's all a matter of scoring and folding the paper correctly. Be sure to use the bone folder for a crisp fold and adhere the seams.

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Blue Skies

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Stamps:

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   Azure Afternoon A-2

   Early Espresso 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Fresh as a Daisy DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Early Espresso

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment in the clouds of the DSP panel.

I then added a few adhesive-backed solid gems to highlight the sentiment.

Next, I adhered the panel onto an Early Espresso matte and then onto an Azure Afternoon card-front.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Dotted Daisy

Polka dots will never go out of fashion. Whether you are showing them on a card front, wearing them on a beautiful summer day, or just playing around and connecting them, they will always look great and continue to be trendy. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Daisy Delight

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, Scraps, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Cerise DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Rich Razzleberry

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Daisy Punch

   Sponge

   1-1/4" Circle Punch

   Clear Faceted Gems

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dotted Scalloped Black Ribbon 4"

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and punched out the daisy. I adhered the two sections together, using glue dots.

I then stamped and punched out the sentiment. I sponged around it, using Rich Razzleberry ink.

Next, I adhered the ribbon across the bottom of the DSP panel.

I then adhered the DSP panel to the Very Vanilla card front.

I attached the daisy and the sentiment with dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a faceted gem to the daisy, a couple of rhinestones to the sentiment, and adhered the Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Wild Daisies

I think the shading behind the daisies really brings the card front to life. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   Wild Wheat A-2

   Early Espresso 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Fresh as a Daisy DSP 5-1/4 x 3-3/4

   Basic White 5-1.4 x 4 (Inside), 2-1/2 x 3/4

Ink:

   Early Espresso

Technique:

   Punching

   CAS

Accessories:

   2023-2025 In-Color Dots

   Happy Labels Pick a Punch

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and punched out my sentiment, using Early Espresso and the Happy Labels Pick a Punch. Note that this is the only stamping on this card. The rest, is cutting paper and adhering it all together. Easy Peasy!

Next, I adhered the Fresh as a Daisy DSP panel onto an Early Espresso matte and then onto the Wild Wheat card-front.

I then attached the sentiment to the lower right corner of the card, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of In-Color Dots and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Bokeh Rock Star

Everyone needs a good pat on the back sometimes. So, send a card to that person who needs to be reminded. What do you think of this one? 

Stamps:

   Be the Star

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5 x 3-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4, Scraps

Ink:

   Pool Party

   Bermuda Bay

   Island Indigo

   Whisper White Craft

Technique:

   Bokeh

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Sponge

   Stars Framelits Dies

   White Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Mask using 1-3/4, 1-1/4, 1" Circle Punch

   Sponge Dauber

First, I sponged the Basic White panel using Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, and Island Indigo.

I then created a mask and laid it on top of my sponged panel. Using a sponge dauber, I added Whisper White craft ink in each of the circles. You want to make sure your mask does not move around.

Next, I took Basic Black scraps and die cut stars. I then patted them down with an embossing buddy.

Using Whisper White craft ink, I carefully stamped them, added white embossing powder and heat set them. Once, they cooled I attached them to the card front with dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte and then onto the Basic White card front. I added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. 

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Garden Card-Again

Make someone's day by sending this card. How would you react if you received this in the mail? 

Garden Card-Again

Stamps:

   Forever Friendship

Paper:

   Garden Green A-2

   Basic White 2-1/2 x 3-1/4

   Crumb Cake 2-3/4 x3-1/2, 5-1/2 x 1-1/4

   Warmth & Cheer DSP 1 x 5-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Garden Green

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   None

Accessories:

   Ribbon 20"

   Candy Dots (Garden Green Card)

   Iridescent Snowflakes (Delightful Dijon Card)

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and colored the cardigan, and added the sentiment.

I then adhered it to a Crumb Cake matte and added three candy dots.

Next, I adhered the strip of DSP to the strip of Crumb Cake and adhered it to the left side of the card front.

I wrapped a bit of ribbon and tied it off in a bow.

I then added the image panel.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

I created another card using Delightful Dijon as a card base. The paper had different dimensions, but otherwise everything was the same. Here is a picture of that card followed by the paper measurements needed:

Delightful Card-Again

Paper:

   Delightful Dijon A-2

   Basic White 2-3/4 x 3

   Crumb Cake 3 x 3-1/4, 5-1/2 x 1-1/4

   Warmth & Cheer DSP 1 x 5-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Marker: Delightful Dijon in place of Garden Green

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Thank You Copper

I like the new Boho Blue combined with the Copper Clay. They do complement each other quite nicely. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   Boho Blue A-2

   Early Espresso 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Fresh as a Daisy DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), Scrap

Ink:

   Copper Clay

Technique:

   Punching

   CAS

Accessories:

   Small Oval Punch

   Star Designer Elements

   Copper Clay Textured Ribbon 3"

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and punched the sentiment, using the Small Oval Punch (Fishtail Punch), Copper Clay ink, and the smallest "Thank You" from the stamp set.

I then adhered the DSP panel to the Early Espresso matte, and then onto the Boho Blue card-front.

Next, I attached the ribbon with a few glue dots, and then added the sentiment with dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Star Designer Elements and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Butterfly Thoughts

I paired up some discontinued designer series paper with a new designer series paper. Even when you mix the old with the new, the colors are still exact matches. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Ginkgo Branch

Paper:

   Balmy Blue A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 1/8 x 5-1/4

   Dandy Designs DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Botanical Butterfly DSP 2 x 5-1/4

   Highland Heather 3/4 x 3

   Gold Foil Paper Scrap

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Ginkgo Branch Dies

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   2017-2019 Bitty Bows

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment from the Ginkgo Branch stamp and die set. I used Tuxedo Black Memento, and then set it aside.

I grabbed a gold cross from my stash of pre-cut images. If you don't have one made, then grab a scrap of gold foil and use the die from the Cross of Hope Framelits. I keep the gold frame from it to use later on another card.

Next, I adhered the Botanical Butterfly DSP panel onto the left side of the Dandy Designs DSP. I then added a strip of Basic Black to hide the seam.

I then matted the panel with Basic Black and adhered it to the Balmy Blue card front.

I added the sentiment with dimensionals and snipped off the end on the right. I then adhered the gold cross and a Bitty Bow.

Lastly, I added a few pearls and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Layering Botanicals

If you are in need of a quick card, try this layout. You can easily change the sentiment to suit your needs. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Botanical Layers

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Basic White 2-1/4 x 1-1/2 (2), 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Coastal Cabana 5-1/2 x 1-1/2

Ink:

   Melon Mambo

   Granny Apple Green

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the two Basic White rectangles, using the Botanical Layers stamp set and the Granny Apple Green ink. You may choose any of the images from the stamp set.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the right side of the Coastal Cabana strip, using Melon Mambo ink.

I then stamped greenery from the stamp set around the sentiment and along the panel, using Granny Apple Green ink.

Next, I adhered the two Basic White rectangles to the Daffodil Delight card front, followed by the Coastal Cabana strip. 

Lastly, I added a few sequins and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Only Thanks

I like the look and feel of this color combination. I was somewhat skeptical of seeing these two together, but now I see how they work nicely together. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Biggest Wish

Paper:

   Ballet Blue A-2, 3-1/2 x 5

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Only Orange 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   CAS

Accessories:

   Grove Dies

   Black Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the Grove silhouette in Ballet Blue, using the Grove Dies.

I then adhered it to the center of the Only Orange panel, then onto the Basic Black matte, and then onto the Ballet Blue card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in the opening of the grove, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Lastly, I added a few black rhinestones and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Note that you can change the sentiment to suit your current needs. 

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