Christmas Cards

I'm always after some quick Christmas cards to do. I love the elegance of just white cards with a hint of colour on them.

This card I used the Seasons greetings embossing folder for both the main white background and the red strip. The reindeer is from one of the Papermania duo stamp sets.

I seem to have an obsession with snow/snowflakes - could be because it's so hot here.

This one I saw on a blog, I can't remember which one, but I loved the elegance of it. The folders that I used were - swiss dots and the winter border set. The snowflakes are die cuts (I used the snowflake #2 die). I put kindy glitz and gems on the snowflakes to give them a bit of an extra effect.

This card I used the snowflakes embossing folder, and one of the Anita stickers. I put kindy glitz over the embossed snowflakes.

This card I used the holly ribbon embossing folder for the main white card background (sorry that it's not clear on the photo). The red strip I embossed using the Seasons greeting embossing folder.

This card, I used Kaisercraft paper for the background. The tree is from the Papermania Joyeux Noel set. I added bling and cord to give it something extra.
See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Kaiser Christmas Cards

Good Morning!

It is 6.30am here and already the heat is rising - I can only imagine how hot it will be again today...

Here are two Christmas cards made from Kaiser paper that we have in store now.

The panel you see on the first card with the baubles comes like that, you just cut it out and stick it to your card - so simple! Add some gems and a sentiment and you are done. Imagine how quickly your cards would be made with these. They come on a 12x12 piece of paper with different designs on the one piece so all your cards won't look the same!

For the second card we have cut some swirls on the Cricut and layered them up on the Kaiser paper. We punched flowers with the EK Success Daisy punches and layered them also. We punched a corner with an EK Success Corner punch. Add your sentiment and some Kindy Glitz and you are done!

Over the next few weeks at the shop we will be designing lots of new Christmas cards and gift ideas for you to copy. They will be on display and you will also be able to drop into the shop on certain days and do a free make and take! We will also have many new Christmas Card Kits.

Christmas Cards

Here are some more creations....

The first card, the snowflake is the Ice Crystal cut'n'emboss die/folder. I've put kindy glitz over the snowflake.
This card, I've used the Kaisercraft Christmas bauble stamps and the Papermania Joyeux Noel "Merry Christmas" stamp. I've put kindy glitz over the swirls on the baubles as well as small gems in the centre of the stars and the top part of the baubles. Kaisercraft papers used for the main background.

This card the stamps used are from the Kaisercraft stamp set. I'm thinking about putting kindy glitz on the baubles as well. Kaisercraft papers used for the background as well as for the baubles.

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Christmas Cards

Here are a couple more Christmas Card ideas -

The frame on the first one is from the Cuttlebug Damask Frame combo set. I've used the Swiss Dots embossing folder on the dark purple background. The main image is the Winter House embossing folder. I've put kindy glitz over parts of the embossed image.

The second card, I'ved used the Swiss Dots embossing folder on the gold card. The red card, I've used the square border embossing folder from the Pop Culture A2 Border set. The green bauble has been heat embossed.

This card, the baubles have been heat embossed with silver embossing powder. The sticker on the left is from Anita's Festive Border outline stickers.

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Christmas Cards

Here are a couple of quick cards.

The first one, I've used patterned paper and card stock to cover the front of the card. Both the bauble and the Merry Christmas have been heat embossed with gold.

This card I've used the StampIt Drop Bauble Solid stamp and a branch from Kelly Pancci Twit Twoo stamp set. Both of these have been heat embossed with gold. The green card stock has been embossed with the Forest Branches embossing folder.

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Christmas Cards

Hi Everyone,
Here are a couple of cards that I made this afternoon.

The first card, I've used the spots and dots embossing folder on the green card. The tree stamp is from the Papermania Joyeux Noel clear stamp set, this has been heat embossed with gold embossing powder.

This card, I've used the Swiss Dots embossing folder on the gold card. The stickers are from Anita's Glitterations Christmas Trees packet. (Sorry about the photo, my little helper picked up the card just before I took the photo).

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Christmas Cards

Hi everyone, here are a few more Christmas things...

The first card, I've used Swiss Dots embossing folder on the green card. The red strip on the right is a Cuttlebug die cut. The stamp I've used is StampIt Season's Collage (4154E) stamp, it has been heat embossed with gold embossing powder.

This card the white background has been embossed with the Snowflakes embossing folder. The small snowflakes have been cut using the Snowflakes #2 die.

Here are a few tags I made this morning using scraps of paper and cardstock from the cards I made in Saturday's lesson. The first 2 tags, the trees have been cut using the Tree cut n emboss dies. The bauble stamp from the 3 tag is from Papermania Stamp Duo set - Christmas Candle Light. The last tag, I used a present stamp from the Kaisercraft Doodled Christmas set.

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Here are some Christmas cards that we have made in classes.

The first one uses a Cuttlebug border embossing folder to create the top panel.

I love the simplicity of this card.

The next card is a pop up. The front is kept very simple with a panel made using a Cuttlebug embossing folder. After we embossed it we lightly ran a Versamark stamp pad over it and embossed with gold embossing powder - don't forget to use your anti static pad first!

When you open the card these presents pop up.
They were cut on the Cricut (from memory we used the Christmas Cheer cartridge).

I think the card below on the right would be great to give to a male.

The Christmas tree was cut on the Cricut machine.

The presents on the card below were also cut on the Cricut.

To create the JOY panel on the card below we simply cut 3 squares of card and then angled them and stamped a letter on each one to spell the word. Attach with foam tape and then glue a gem in between each letter. The reindeer on the card on the right was cut on the Cricut.

I'd like to say a huge thank you to Kerry for posting her creations on here!

Kerry teaches a couple of times a month at our shop.

She uses the Cuttlebug in all her classes and is very popular so if you would like to come to one of her classes book ASAP. She will be back with us on the 28th November.

Christmas Cards

These are the cards that I taught today at the shop.

The first card, we used the Cuttlebug and the D'Vine Swirl embossing folder on the main background. The stamp that we used was StampIt Drop Bauble Solid (4158E). The image was heat embossed with silver embossing powder. This card we used the Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots embossing folder for the blue card only. The Merry Christmas stamp is from the Kaisercraft Merry Christmas clear stamp set. The baubles are from Papermania Dotty Decorations Stamp Duo set.

This card was inspired by a card that a friend did for a swap. The diamonds were hand cut and then the maroon diamonds were put in the D'Vine Swirl embossing folder and the patterned diamonds in the Swiss Dots embossing folder and then through the Cuttlebug. The flowers were cut using Cuttlebug flower dies. The Merry Christmas (StampIt Christmas Script 3952D) was heat embossed with gold embossing powder.

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

Christmas Cards

Here are more Christmas card ideas -

With this card, I have used the paper from the Daisy & Dandelion "A Winter's Tale" pack. The tree and Merry Christmas stickers are from Anita's Glitterations "Christmas Trees #7995".

This card I've used the Swiss Dots embossing folder on the green background. The stars are from Papermania Elements "Silver Stars".

This card, I wanted to do something different...so this is my take on a spinner card. I've used 2 stickers from Anita's "Festive Stamps" coloured stickers for the spinner part. The paper is also from the Daisy & Dandelion "A Winter's Tale" set. I heat embossed the tree in gold - the tree is from Kaisercraft "Merrry Christmas" set.

See you soon with more creations.

Kerry

White Christmas

All you need to create this card is your basic tool kit, card stock, kindy glitz, a small gem (for the centre of the snowflake), a Cuttlebug, the Ice Crystal Cut n Emboss (die/embossing folder), Swiss Dots embossing folder and the Winter House embossing folder. I used a silver Merry Christmas sticker, but you could also use a stamp instead. For a better view, click on the picture.

NEW Scribble Scrabble Papers

We have some fabulous new papers instore now and I just wanted to show you a couple that I thought would be fabulous for cards.

These papers are from Scribble Scrabble and have been quite popular since arriving last week.

They are all double sided.

Great for birthday cards!

I saw these cards on Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds site and I really liked them. So here are my cards - the pattern for the pudding can be found here http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-pudding-pattern.html .

All you need for this one is your basic tool kit, card stock, a Cuttlebug, peace/hope/love embossing folder, holly/berry pattern (from the pudding pattern) and a white gel pen.

All you need for this one is your basic tool kit, card stock, a Cuttlebug, and the following embossing folders - D'Vine Swirl, Swiss Dots and mosiac texture, the pudding pattern and a white gel pen.

See you soon with more creations.

Take care,

Kerry

Here are a couple of easy Christmas Cards...I've used the Cuttlebug on both cards, a stamp from the Kaisercraft Doodled Christmas stamp set, and the hats from Paper Bliss Holiday Hats adhesive accents.



I used the Snowflake embossing folder for the background ... it's a bit hard to see in the photo but the red card has been embossed. The main face is a 1 1/4" punched circle. The nose and mouth are from off cuts of card stock. A couple of googly eyes to finish the face off.

This card I used the D'Vine Swirl embossing folder for the background. The die used for the left hand strip is one of the floral Cuttlebug dies. The main face is a 1 1/4" punched circle. The mouth is from odd bits of red card stock. A couple of googly eyes to finish the face off.

To finish the cards, you could put kindy glitz over the embossed card stock.

Kerry
(PS Sorry for the layout of my post, this is my first time blogging....)

Hello!

It has been a long time since we have blogged... we plan to do it more regularly! In fact, Design Team member Kerry and I plan to inspire you throughout November, just in time for Christmas! So, check back often and also join us at Facebook.

Today, we received another shipment of Do Crafts stock and there are some great products instore now! Here are some pics of some of them:

Vinyl Stickers in 8 different designs. Choose Ornate, Bouquet, Rose or Butterfly themes.

As these are repositionable they also make great masks!

Multi purpose Heat Tool for crafting. 1 speed heat tool, great for embossing.

We stocked up on these for the show next week - they are very popular as they are only $35.99.

12 new Christmas Stamp Duos from Papermania. Each stamp pack contains two clear stamps.

$4.99 each - we have sold out of some of these.

A choice of six different wooden stamps in various different sizes. Features Bauble Decoration, Candleabra, O'Christmas Tree, Adornment, Flora and Thistle Print designs.

From $8.39



Three different designs of Embossed Transfers.
Choose from Christmas Garland, Candle Shine and Alphabet designs.



Small magnetic clasps 16 pieces, 8 pairs. Perfect for affixing elements to your projects neatly.

Papermania Candle Transfers make it easy to create beautiful ornate candles. In 4 designs.

Build a Brad Set - Everything you need to create your own Brads!

Choose from Silver or Antique Gold styles.

These looks fantastic! The set comes with 3 circle punches which makes it excellent value.

We also have refill packs available.

Box and Bag templates.

10 Papermania Templates to choose between. Create your own boxes and bags with ease!

I am very impressed with the quality of these. One great feature is that each template has holes down the left hand side so you can put it in a ring binder.

Excellent value at $4.79 each - hurry if you want one as I think they will go fast and probably sell out at the craft show next week. We only have 4 of each.

Below is a pic of some of the boxes you can create with them.

Two Die-Cut packs with Vintage Greetings or Postage Stamps to choose from.

Perfect for completing any classic Christmas project.

These pics don't show up how beautiful these are. If you like vintage Christmas embellishments for your cards or scrapbooking, this is the product for you! Kate and I both love them.

Six fantastic new Die-Cut Paper Tole sets depicting classic Christmas images

- each sheet features two designs.

A chioce of A4 or A5 linen paper packs each featuring 30 sheets of paper in 10 different designs.

These papers have a beautiful linen texture - lovely!

We also received a delivery from Stamp It this week - we have their new 2009 Christmas release stamps in stock now and will probably be taking them to the show with us next week.

See you soon!