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Easy DIY Christmas Card Using Enchanting Chrismas Collection

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G’Day Friends,

Creating Christmas cards are the perfect time to slow down and share a bit of handmade joy. If you’re looking for a simple yet stunning way to spread cheer this season, creating your own Christmas cards is a wonderful place to start.  And the secret ingredient?  Enchanting Christmas Collection!

This is also the Collection Robbie & I will be using for our Christmas in July Super Saturday.

Throughout June, we’re sharing lots of easy & quick projects on our blogs, YouTube channels & even more ideas & inspiration in our Newsletters.

To view robbie’s project for today, click HERE.

How to Make It –

  1. Pick Your Star Paper
    Choose 2 sheets of Enchanting Christmas Paper that will set the tone.  Maybe it’s a cozy plaid, a snowy village scene, or elegant gold foil stars.
  2. Create a Focal Point
    Cut a rectangle or oval from your paper and layer it on your white layer.  Use Dimensional Tape if you want to add dimension.
  3. Add Embellishments
    Layer on ribbon, add a festive sticker, or glue on some tiny buttons for a charming handmade feel.  A mini bow instantly ups the cute factor!
  4. Write or Stamp a Holiday Greeting
    “Merry Christmas,” “Warm Wishes,” or even just “Joy” works perfectly.  Handwritten messages add a personal touch, but sentiment sheets or stamps make it quick and polished.
  5. Add a Little Sparkle
    adding embellishment or a touch of glitter glue around the edges or a dash of metallic pen goes a long way in making your card feel extra special.

To see how today’s card has been created, click on the graphic below.

Until next time, have a crafty day!

Vicky

June Classes & Events

Christmas in July Super Saturday

Enchanting Christmas Collection for Across the Waves

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G’Day Friends,

Todat’s card has been created with the Enchanting Christmas Collection which both Robbie & I will be creating with in our Christmas in July Super Saturday.

Throughout June, we will be sharing lots of easy & quick projects with this Collection plus sharing more ideas & inspiration in our Newsletters.  So be sure to subscribe by clicking on this LINK.

To view robbie’s project for today, click HERE.

Paper Rose Studio –

  • Enchanting Christmas 6 x 6 Collection
  • Enchanting Christmas Basics 6 x 6 Collection
  • Enchanting Christmas Embossing Die Cuts
  • Purple Pansies Smooth Cardstock
  • White Smooth Cardstock
  • Crisp Christmas Sentiment Sheet

To see how today’s card has been created, click on the graphic below.

Until next time, have a crafty day!

Vicky

June Classes & Events

Christmas in July Super Saturday

Card #2 | Quick & Easy | Christmas Card

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G’Day Friends,

Today I am sharing my 2nd card created with the Christmas Time Quick Cards Collection by Paper Rose Studio.

Throughout the month of June, Robbie & myself are sharing Christmas Cards ideas & inspiration with you in readiness for our Christmas in July Super Saturday.  There are 2 options available for this fun filled day of card making, inspiration & Ideas.

Click HERE to view my 1st card created with this Collection.

Supplies –

  • Christmas Time Quick Cards Collection – Paper Rose Studio
  • White Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Christmas Red Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Christmas Green Cardstock – My Stash

Measurements –

  • White Smooth Base Card – 8 1/4″ x 5 7/8″ / 20.9cm x 14.9cm
  • Christmas Red Smooth Cardstock – 3 3/8″ x 5 1/8″ / 8.5cm x 13cm
  • Pattern Paper – 3 1/4″ x 5″ / 8.2cm x 12.7cm
  • Pattern Paper – 3 7/8″ x 5 5/8″ / 9.8cm x 14.2cm

Click on the graphic below to view how today’s card was created.

To register for our Christmas in July Super Saturday, click HERE.

Until next time, have a crafty day!

Vicky

CURRENT CLASSES & EVENTS

Across the Waves | Quick & Easy | Christmas Cards

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G’Day Friends,

During June, Robbie & myself are sharing Christmas Cards ideas & inspiration with you in readiness for our Christmas in July Super Saturday.  Be sure to check this fun event out as we are both excited to bring you this full day of card making!

Click HERE to view Robbie’s project.

The 1st card I’m sharing with you has been created with the Christmas Time Quick Cards Collection by Paper Rose Studio.  The Collection is simply gorgeous & just like the name – quick & easy!

Supplies –

  • Christmas Time Quick Cards Collection – Paper Rose Studio
  • White Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Christmas Red Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Christmas Green Cardstock – My Stash

Measurements –

  • White Smooth Base Card – 8 1/4″ x 5 7/8″ / 20.9cm x 14.9cm
  • Christmas Green Cardstock – 3 3/8″ x 5 1/8″ / 8.5cm x 13cm
  • Pattern Paper – 3 1/4″ x 5″ / 8.2cm x 12.7cm
  • Pattern Paper – 3 7/8″ x 5 5/8″ / 9.8cm x 14.2cm

Click on the graphic below to view how today’s cards were created.

Once again, to register for our Christmas in July Super Saturday, click HERE.

Until next time, have a crafty day!

Vicky

Across the Waves with Oxeye Daisy

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G’Day Friends,

It’s time for another Across the Waves share where May has been all about Watercolour or Colour Pencils.  Today, I’ve brought in the trusty Blender Pen along with the Watercolour Pencils.  They have been teamed up with the Oxeye Daisy Stamp Set & Dies by Altenew.

Be sure to check out what Robbie has created.

Supplies –

  • Oxeye Daisy Build-a-Garden – Altenew
  • White Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Cherry Blossom Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose studio
  • Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Watercolour Pencils – Stampin’ Up!
  • Blender Brush – Stampin’ Up!
  • Pure White Crisp Emboss Powder – Altenew

Let’s Create –

  • Stamp image direct onto Cherry Blossom Cardstock with VersaMark Ink prior to heat setting with Pure White Crisp Emboss Powder
  • Colour & blend image with Watercolour Pencil of choice & Blender Pen
  • Blend Pool Party Ink over top of White Smooth Cardstock with Blending Brush
  • Die cut image with Oxeye Daisy Die prior to adhering to coloured White Smooth Cardstock with Dimensional Tape
  • Adhere to Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock & then to White Smooth Base Card
  • Stamp sentiment of choice direct onto scrap Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock with VersaMark Ink prior to heat setting with Pure White Criisp Emboss Powder
  • Die cut with matching shape from Oxeye Daisy Die prior to adhering to card front with Dimensional Tape
  • Tie small bow from White Twine prior to adhering to card front with Mini Glue Dot
  • Complete card by randomly adhering White Pearls to card front

To colour along with me, click on the graphic below.

Be sure to check out the prvious cards created with Watercolour Pencils by clicking on the links – Card #1 & Card #2.

Until next time, Have a crafty day! – Vicky