I have been telling you that Christmas is going to sneak up on us! I am in total denial that we are just 3 weeks away! It just doesn't seem possible – does anyone else feel the same?
Every Wednesday, I have been showing you a Christmas Card….(head's up….please pop pack tomorrow as it is a Pals Paper Art Challenge and I think I have a pretty special Christmas Card tomorrow as well)
I hope that you are smiling as here again is a Clean and Simple Card that just makes you want to shake it to hear the bells! Confessions of an honest stamper….I usually do not show products that have been discontinued but I found a bunch of these that Stampin Up had and I just could not resist!
Let's get to it!
- Once again, my favorite Note card and Envelopes size…3 1/2" X 5" and then I cut the exact same size again in a whisper white….hang tight – you'll understand why in a minute!. Take a ruler and find the center – 2 1/2" and draw a line down the middle!
- Pull out the Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement and use the adorable Santa Hat from the Embellished Events Stamp Set…it has been AGES since I have used this set and then after I pull it out….I said – why??? There are lots of great stamps!
- Find the center of the mat piece and stamp the 1st Santa Hat and then do the right and left! PERFECT….now take it to the trimmer and trim off ¼” off each size…now isn’t that SOOOOOO much easier than trying to find the center after you have cut it down!?!?
- Using the Paper Piercing Tool, I pierced a hole so after I threaded the “bells” on…I could pull the bakers twine through and then secure it with a teeny tiny piece of sticky strip (do not pull off the red tape)
- Pulling out the Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon seemed to be a perfect touch to this simple card! The simple knot works for me!
- Next, Stampin Dimensionals all over the back and then place it on top of a Real Red Card Stock measuring 3 3/8” X 4 7/8” …guess what – you’re done!
- To the envelope – the Polka Dot Parade papers was PERFECT for this fun card…They really make me smile and be happy!
Well…How do you like today’s card?
I was pleased with the end result and it is fun to shake it to hear it jingle!
Today’s card is a perfect example of…
Less is Best!!!
Using a classic color combination of Real Red and White – how can you go wrong!?!? I am in high gear with making up lots of goodies for Shows and classes!
I think you will be vey happy with the next several posts! Please if you have not down so…like me on Face Book and also tell your family and friends about my daily blog
I truly wish that we could be together having a cup of coffee and seeing each other in person!!! We all are a very special group of people that have the same passion – please take a moment and think about that…it is really great!
Feel free to click here and shop away and remember, I am an email away! Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Until tomorrow!
Love this one, Susan, and I think I still have that set:)
Susan,
This is a very striking card. I think I may have to pull out my stamp set and give this one a try.
I have been following your blog for awhile, and I really enjoy your style. Your directions make it very easy to be able to recreate your design. Thank you for sharing your talent and your passion for Stamping!
So, So, So … darn cute! 🙂
Anything with Stampin’ Up Real Red is a winner with me. Great red!
Fun card, Susan. Thanks for sharing.
Another winner Susan. The bells are a nice touch!
i love ALL your creations! I look forward to opening your blog each morning. I appreciate the details you include AND love your positive attitude. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Such a simple yet classy card. Love the bells!
Susan, This card is so adorable, I love, Love, Love It. I love the real red and the santa hats with the bells are so sweet. You are very crafty. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent with all of us. Have a great stamping day. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
Adorable Susan. Love the jingle bells.
This is just too cute! You always come up with the greatest ideas and now I’m going to have to go home and CASE this one! Adorable!
Thank you for all your inspiration!
Yeah – When I was going through my sets and I saw this one, I immediately thought – I have not used that for a while!!!! It’s a very versatile set!
Hi Donna and many thanks for your kind words! I hope you make it…it’s a keeper!
Just like YOU!
Great point! I think we have a tendency to always go for the Cherry Cobbler….this is a nice fresh look!
Jingle all the way….
Thanks and you made me smile!!!
Hi Ellen!!! You are the best! I think that you will like tomorrows card….it’s a keeper!
CASE away my friend!!!
This is so darn cute! I’ve always wanted this set but sadly, I do not have it. SU has soooo many great sets and I can’t have them all! As usual you are so helpful with your illustrations and instructions! I really need to share this blog with my Card Club!! 🙂