Merry Christmas Stampers!!!

Last year I created my very first Mega Christmas Post!  Normally I make so many Christmas cards that I don't have enough time to blog about them individually.  So to catch up on all of my blogging, I created a mega post of all of the remaining projects!  This year, either (a) I didn't make as many Christmas projects or (b) I was actually almost completely caught up because I only have two holiday type projects left to share!

Now on to the two remaining projects!

First up is a card that was inspired by one that I had seen in the SU Demonstrator magazine, Stampin' Success.  In the magazine, they had used Smoky Slate embossing powder for the snowflake image, but I want way more sparkle!  If you want to have your stamped images in glitter, then the Heat n Stick powder will be your best friend! 

To make a glittery stamped image, here's what you do:

1. Ink your stamp in Versamark and stamp on the cardstock.
2. Coat the stamped image in Heat n Stick powder, just as you would if you were using embossing powder.
3.  Heat the powder until it turns clear.  Then sprinkle glitter over the image and shake off the excess.
4. Heat the image again to set the glitter. Super easy!

I added a Frosted Finishes Embellishment to the center for even more sparkle.  You can never have enough sparkle!  I think I had glitter on me for a week after making this card! :-)





Stampin' Supplies:
Card Stock: Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Stamps: Christmas Messages
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Old Olive re-inker
Punches: Chevron Border
Embellishments: Season of Style Washi Tape, Gold Sequin Trim (available Jan 3rd), Stampin' Spritzer

I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas!!

To create the window, I used the Circles Collection of framelits.  It was easy to make a window and then reverse mat it with the framelits.  If you use the Magnetic Platform (Item # 130658; $39.95) for your Big Shot, you can line up the framelits easily!

Here's a close up of the tree.  I used Dimensionals to adhere it to the card so give it even more dimension.  It adds a lot of great texture to an otherwise simple card.  I love Pistachio Pudding for holiday cards.  It's such a nice, soft green.  So pretty!

I left the ornaments only attached by the ribbon on the top so when you move the card, the ornaments have some movement as well.  I thought it would just add a little touch of fun.

Ink: Soft Sky, Smoky Slate, Tempting Turquoise, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay
Punches: Bitty Butterfly
Big Shot Embossing Folders: Perfect Polka Dots, Chevron, Vine Street (retired), Stylish Stripes

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE POSTED

I have added my January 2014 class schedule to the blog.  Click HERE to see what I'm offering next month and EMAIL me if you are interested in signing up for a class.  If you have a group of 3 or more who are interested in a private stamping class, contact me.  All of my classes can be made into private events for you and your friends!

UPCOMING EVENT

I will be vending at the Mother Seton High School Craft Fair this Saturday, Dec. 7th from 9:00am - 4:00pm in Clark, NJ.  Gift items and stocking stuffers will be for sale.  I will also have infomation on my upcoming classes.  Stop by to say hello and talk to me about all things Stampin' Up!  The admission to this craft fair is FREE!  Yay!!!!  Hope to see you there!!!!

Hi Stampers!

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