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Country Christmas Card with Video

I was able to create a quick video for this card last night but it's not done the exact way we did it at Liz's as I don't have all the stuff yet (imagine that!)  I improvised a bit as I mostly wanted to show you how to do the clasp part of this card as it's kind of neat.  See the video and the reference guide below.

Here is the final card that we did in Liz's Christmas card class.  We did three of these cards but used different stamps and different colors.  The cardstock is Kraft, Confetti White, and Riding Hood Red (Mellow Moss and Bashful Blue were the colors used on the other two).  The stamps are from a Hostess stamp set called Deer friends (very cute), the Classic Stripes background and my favorite new word stamps 'Heard from the Heart'.

Download the reference guide: 

Download ReferenceGuideCountryChristmasClasp.doc (61.5K)

Here is the video:

All nine cards from Liz's Christmas Class

Here is a picture of all nine cards we did in Liz's Christmas in August class!!  It was such an awesome class...we always get our money's worth and more with all the great cards and projects she comes up with each time and getting to try out Stampin' Up's newest punches, stamps, colors and ribbons is always a treat as well.

I know I say it quite often but it's because we really do have a lot of fun at Liz's and she does such great projects...so if you want to come and try out one of her classes, check her Stampin' Up! site HERE

Sleigh Bells Ring...

 Did you know that there are only about 14 weeks until Christmas!   Time to get started on Christmas cards if you are anything like me (I usually leave them until the very last minute and then only send out a couple...that were made from last year :-)

I am going to try and post at least 2 or 3 Christmas cards or gift items a week until Christmas, so check back if you are looking for some ideas.  There is a link to Christmas cards on the side bar under Catagories which will show you all the Christmas cards when you click on it.

Today's card is one of the ones I made while attending Liz's Christmas in August class.  Such a pretty card!  The card colors are Baja Breeze, Brushed Silver and Whisper White.  The image and the words are from the Sleigh Bell's Ring set and were embossed using Versamark and Silver embossing powder.  The words were stamped and embossed on a piece of Whisper White and then punched out with the NEW Wide Oval punch.  A bit of Baja Breeze color was added to the image with a sponge dauber and then White Taffeta ribbon and a bow with the same finished the card off.

Of course I had to buy the set as I can think of so many great cards that can be made with it.  I am not a demo, but if you are looking to purchase any of these great products or are looking to take some wonderful classes in the Edmonton area (we have a lot of fun as well as learning a ton), please email Liz or check out her Stampin' Up! site for dates and times of her classes HERE.

Waterfall Card!

 

Many of you have been asking about the waterfall card from the cardmaking montage. 

It is such an awesome card to give someone and it's really quite easy to make, so I want you all to be able to make one! 

In the video I show a few alternatives to cardmaking tools so you should be able to make one as long as you have a ruler, a pencil, a stapler, a knife and a spoon.

Have fun!

To view the video and the downloadable Reference Guide click on WATERFALL CARD.

Inspired by Nature Silver and Gold

Todays video is short and sweet, see below.  We made this beautiful card at Liz's Stamper's 10 group a short while ago.   The way we embossed using Silver and Gold seemed so easy after we had done it but I never would have thought to do it in the first place...it's a really pretty effect.

Colors are Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Silver and Gold embossing powder.

Check out the video INSPIRED.

Check out Liz (aka Dr. Liz, Cardie-ologist - Creating cards from the heart) Stampin' Up! site  HERE for her classes and clubs.

Rudolph the Reindeer made with punches

My sister Pam had sent me a Christmas card a few years ago that had a cute little hand-torn reindeer on...it was so cute!!  The reindeer reminded me of T-bone from the kid's show Clifford, and I LOVE T-bone!!

 A few weeks ago I decided that I was going to try and make the card...I am not so good at hand tearing things so it didn't turn out so well...then I saw my punches...so here it is.

Cardstock:  Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Whisper White.

Inks:  Green Galore, Real Red, Basic Black, Creamy Caramel markers.  White gel pen.  Creamy Caramel ink pad.

Tools:  Tag Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" circle Punch.

To view the video, card recipe and to download the reference guide click on  RUDOLPH.

No arms, no legs, no worries!

Whenever you think life is unfair...and we all complain...think again!

Whenever you think something is too hard and can't possibly be accomplished...think again!

This is Nick...I think he is one amazing guy...

 

Watch the incredible video...may it touch and inspire you as much as it touched and inspired me...

 

Check out Nick's story, more pictures and his incredible video here NICK.

Big Shot - All I want for Christmas :-)

I had heard about the Big Shot but I didn't really know what it was...so I didn't think I needed it.  A couple of week's ago at Liz's Stamper's 10 club I found out what it was...I changed my mind about needing it :-)

While we were trying out the Big Shot, Liz created this beautiful card with one of the words we printed out.  LOVE it!  Did you notice her signature?  LOVE that as well!!

Dr. Liz, Cardie-ologist

Creating cards from the heart!

Liz was my upline when I was a demo for a short period of time (lack of time had me give it up..boo hoo...someday I hope to come back to it)...Liz is also my stamping mentor...but most of all Liz is a good friend (she also wiped out my bank account this weekend, but that's another story for another time...don't worry it was my bank's fault :-) 

Check out Liz's Stampin' Up site HERE.  Check out her awesome classes if you live in Edmonton or surrounding area and you get a chance...you will be meeting her on video soon...She's a lot of fun!

I figured the Big Shot needed some dramatic music so you will hear The Trans-Siberian Orchestra on it - Wizards in Winter.  Thanks to Amber for demoing the Big Shot for me while I video taped. 

View the video HERE.

Magical Hidden Message Card!

 

Thanks for all the input on what kinds of cards you would like to see a video made for. 

The Hidden Message card was a very popular pick.  It was great that even though most of you who wrote didn't know what it was called, you pointed it out on the video montage...so hopefully I picked the correct one :-)  If you haven't seen the video montage you can view it here.

This is a very cool, magical kind of card to make and I'm using my current favorite stamp set 'Inspired by Nature' to make it with.

You will be totally amazed at how easy this card is to make!

To view the video, the card recipe and to download the Reference Guide click on HIDDEN MESSAGE CARD VIDEO.