Stampin’ Up! Traditions of Christmas Card for the Creative Crafters Challenge

Hi, Stampers!

A new Creative Crafters Challenge starts today, and it’s the last one of the year. It also marks the end of my first year with the challenge. Wow, the year went so incredibly fast! Does anyone else agree with me? If you need an idea for a quick and easy card, I have one for you today. You can adapt the papers and focal point to your own supplies. I used the beautiful Traditions of Christmas paper that I finally got my hands on. Then, I made a fast focal point with the Paper Pumpkin add-on dies. The Abundant Joy dies are perfect to keep in your stash!

Ready to get your creative juices flowing? Head over to the gallery for a dose of inspiration, and if you’re feeling crafty, come play along with us!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• This A2 top-folding card started with an 11 x 4-1/4 piece of cardstock, then was covered with designer paper and cut to 5-1/4 x 4.

And now, the fun part!

• Once that was done, I chose a patterned paper from the Traditions of Christmas paper pack and cut it out with the Everyday Arches die. Then, I cut white cardstock with the next larger size die and layered them together.
• After that, I cut out “JOY” from the Paper Pumpkin Abundant Joy dies that are this quarter’s Add-on dies, using the Textured Metallic specialty paper. I cut out a second one with Secret Sea cardstock and layered them together.
• There’s a tag in the add-on dies that I decided to use, cutting Real Red cardstock. It ended up not the look I wanted, so I cut a small arch with white cardstock and layered it on top of the tag.
• I cut out two of the leafy branches from the add-on dies with white cardstock and colored them with Pool Party Stampin’ Blends.
• Then, I fussy cut two of the white flowers from the patterned paper and colored one of them with the Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends.
• I made a small bow from white organza ribbon for the top of the tag.
• Finally, I added a few gold sequins for a little more sparkle.

Then, on the inside…

• I ran out of time to get a photo of the inside, but it was more Traditions of Christmas paper with a white panel cut with the same arch die. Cut out a pretty flower and add your favorite sentiment, and it’s done!

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Perfect Time to Craft
3. A Place To Start
4. Allsorts
5. Classic Design
6. Ellibelle’s Corner
7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
8. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE

Today’s project supply list

Abundant Joy Dies [167855]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Traditions Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165853]	Textured Metallic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [163772]
Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165290]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]	Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627]

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