The Serenity papers in the November/December Close to My Heart catalog were perfect for this final Christmas card kit of this season. The rich blues mixed with gold and glitter really worked well together.
This kit includes six cards that have more of a clean design than the previous kits. Very quick to put these together, yet the colors are striking! You will create two each of the "JOY" and "NOEL" cards, and there are two unique Merry Christmas cards. Take a look at the video below - and it shows all the stamps and dies that were used on the cards. As with the previous kits, if you would like to add any of these stamps or dies to your collection, bundle them together with the kit at a 15% savings. And this time, I will give you a week after you receive your kit to decide if you want to purchase these add-ons. Sometimes you just don't know until you see them in person!
Let's take a look at the details of the individual card sets.
The pine cone border paper has the delicate leaf pattern on the reverse. This gives you two unique cards with a Merry Christmas greeting. Both have gold embossing and gold embellishing thread. The stamp sets and dies that I used are shown below in case you are interested in bundling them with your kit and saving 15%!
The gold embossed Merry Christmas sentiment was cut out with the die included in the Jingle Joy Scrapbooking set. The same set was used for the cluster of ornaments on the leaf print card. Those ornaments and the Merry Christmas Trimmings sentiment use the Fancy Brackets thin cuts as their backing.
Pricing information -
Jingle Joy Scrapbooking with dies - retail $34.95 discounted at $29.75 plus shipping & tax
Fancy Brackets Thin Cuts - retail $12.95 discounted at $11.00 plus shipping & tax
Merry Christmas Trimmings stamp - retail $3.95 discounted at $3.35 plus shipping & tax
You will create two of the NOEL card - but you can change the arrangement to make each unique. White glitter paper is used for the bow, and gold foil paper accents the sentiment. Product and pricing information is below.
The largest stitched bracket was used for the backing of the sentiment. This set came out earlier this year, so before you order, check you stash to see if you already purchased it! The small bow die was used on this card. If you like that look, there is a large bow die in the core catalog on page 51.
Pricing information -
Small Bow Thin Cuts - retail $12.95 discounted at $11.00 plus shipping & tax
Stitched Brackets Thin Cuts - retail $9.95 discounted at $8.50 plus shipping & tax
Stacked Noel stamp - retail $3.95 discounted at $3.35 plus shipping & tax
I used both sides of the same piece of paper for this card and used the new Blue Belle glitter paper at the transition point. The JOY sentiment and bow are embossed in gold to bring some shine to these cards. The wreath has dimension as the leaves pop up!
The wreath stamp (Serendipity Cardmaking) is a general purpose set that works well for Christmas. The die that coordinates cuts curved slits that allows you to pop up the leaves all around the wreath. And the wreath is really easy to stamp on the cut-out die shape. So this set can serve you well all year long!
Pricing information -
Serenity Cardmaking with dies - retail $21.95 discounted at $18.70 plus shipping & tax
Flourished Joy stamp - retail $3.95 discounted at $3.35 plus shipping & tax
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Here are the details of the kit:
COST
The kit fee is $20
Shipping is available for an additional fee.
This includes everything you need to complete the 6 cards:
- pre-cut papers
- pre-cut die shapes
- pre-stamped and cut sentiments
- card bases and envelopes
- embellishments specific to each card (embellishing thread, gold glitter gems, white dot and bitty pearls)
- link to video instructions on YouTube for assembling the cards. There will NOT be a virtual class date
If you want to add the stamp sets or dies to the kit purchase, let me
know when you register. Not sure? You have a week from the time you
get your kit to decide if you would like them at the discounted price -
seeing can sometimes change our minds!
You will need these additional materials to assemble the projects:
- paper glue and liquid glass
- adhesives - including glue dots, double-sided adhesive and mounting foam
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bone folder or round dowel or pencil for curling paper
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
So that I can order the stamps/dies in a timely fashion, please register for this workshop by Wednesday, November 18.
I will take registrations through November 30, but know that there may
be a delay getting the extra stamps/dies if interested. The earlier you
register, the sooner I can get you the kit!
Email me if you wish to purchase the kit or if you have questions.
Gail Gross - scrappingailaz@gmail.com
Please provide me with your address when you register so I can calculate the cost of shipping the kit and any bundled items.
For those that register, I will send you a Square invoice to make payment. Your registration will be complete when payment is received.
