Do you have a long list of friends and family and want to send them the cutest holiday cards? Check out this simple card layout that will sure to please everyone! This layout uses the rectangular words in the stamp set to create the cutest little tree. It’s so easy to create these cards in assembly line fashion that before you know it, you’ll be ready to assemble and send. And don’t forget to decorate your envelope as well!!
I love coordinating Designer Series Paper with my cards because I know I can perfectly coordinate all the cardstock, accessories and inks! Don’t forget…there is a list of coordinating colors on the back of every package of Designer Series Paper! That takes all the guesswork out of your color choices.
The Merry & Bright Suite comes with Designer Series Paper that is gorgeous and festive, cling stamps, dies, iridescent white ribbon and iridescent adhesive backed disks. Perfection! I also love that if you don’t use it all, most of the sheets have one side that you can use any time of the year! Since I bought 3 packs of this paper and might have a few sheets left, I don’t have to worry about holding on to them for a year before I can use them again.
Let’s talk about how I created this card. I actually copied it from the mini catalog because I really loved the look! Here’s how I created it:
INSTRUCTIONS:
BASE (Basic White): cut 8 1/2″x5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
TOP LAYERS: DSP (Melon Mambo stripe) cut 4 1/4″x5 1/2″; Flirty Flamingo cut 3 1/4″x4 1/2″; Basic White 3″x4 1/2″ **if you prefer, run your Basic White piece through an embossing folder such as one of the fabulous Basics 3D Embossing Folders
ASSEMBLY/STAMPING: Fold your base cardstock and burnish the crease with your bone folder. Use your adhesive of choice (I prefer Stampin’ Seal+) and layer the DSP onto the front of your base. Next attach the Flirty Flamingo layer at an angle to the DSP. The very top will be your Basic White piece. Use your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to die cut a star in Crushed Curry cardstock and one of the lightbulb toppers in Pool Party, Cut off the little curved tag on the topper so you have a little rectangle that will create your tree trunk.
Now, time for stamping. Stamp your words on scrap Basic White cardstock. Here’s what I used: Pool Party for the “A”; Granny Apple Green for “Merry”; Melon Mambo for “& Bright”; Flirty Flamingo for “Christmas”; and, Lemon Lime Twist for “To You and Yours.” When your stamping is completed, use your scissors to cut each piece out leaving a tiny margin of white around the edges. Don’t forget to add a sentiment to the inside of your card while you’re stamping!
Add mini dimensional to all the words, the star, and the “tree trunk” and add them to the front of your card to create your tree. I like to make my words a little tilted to add some extra whimsy, but you having them perfectly straight works too. To finish up your card, add some of the Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs for a little sparkle.
If you’d like to create a matching envelope, you can stamp on the envelope or cover the envelope flap in DSP like I did. That little detail really brings your art to the next level.
I hope you enjoy this layout. It’s pretty simple but oh so pretty! If you have a lot of cards to send, it’s easy to create an assembly line. I find it very therapeutic to do all my stamping and then just sit with a glass of wine with some music and cut all my pieces out. Craft therapy, am I right?
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I hope you have time to get crafty today!