It's my favorite time of the month, the first week when I get to share with you the projects I've worked on for the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team 2012. We received a box filled with supplies for Christmas projects and opening it was like getting a WONDERFUL Christmas present a month early!
I tend to buy more Christmas sets than any other kind and this year it will be hard to use them all! I hadn't bought the Ornament Keepsakes set yet, but have been amazed by the gorgeous creations I've been seeing for months now on the web. All that to say coming up with a new take has been hard but you know what? Everything made with this set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits is beautiful, you just can't go wrong.
I made a card, here's the front.
Here's how it opens as an easel.
And here's the surprise twist - I've added a pocket to the bottom layer ...
that's just the right size to hold a gift card or personal note. A photo would also be a special addition. I love the elegant look and texture of the flocked specialty paper used here. It begs you to run your finger over it to feel the softness.
A few details. I crinkled the ribbon by spritzing it with Stampin' Mist and scrunching it up in my fist. I know water works as well for spritzing, but hey, the spray cleaner is right there on my table. The card stock for the easel card is 4-1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5-1/2" and 8-1/4". The pocket measures 4-1/4" by 4".
Also sharing in week one are my over-the-top-talented friends Jane Lee, and Heidi King.
I hope this idea is helpful as you plan for your holiday. Check back for two more Artisan projects this week, I'm really excited to share these with you!
All supplies by Stampin' Up!
| Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes, Greetings of the Season, Teeny Tiny Wishes |
| Paper: Candlelight Christmas Specialty Paper, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade |
| Ink: Early Espresso, Real Red, VersaMark |
| Accessories: Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Tasteful Trim Bigz Die, Labels Collection Framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Pewter Embossing Powder |
So creative! I never would have thought of that. Looks great!!
Posted by: Amy | November 07, 2012 at 03:02 PM
I think I will have to case this for some of my Christmas cards. I am using this stamp set for all of them but tired of doing the same thing. Thanks for the wonderful idea. Love it.
Posted by: Linda Hurlbut | November 07, 2012 at 08:36 PM
If all of your cards are this pretty - I'd love to follow your site ! Please put me on your email list PLEASE !!!
Posted by: Diane Ronge | November 08, 2012 at 03:01 PM
This is stunning. Thanks so much on the detailed instructions. You ave sold me on the new embossing colours. :)
Posted by: Heather | November 10, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Ohmygoodness!! This is STUNNING, my friend!!! LOVE how you did something I haven't already seen with this set ... uniquely beautiful in every way!
Posted by: JanTink | November 11, 2012 at 06:28 PM
Hahahaha ... that last comment was from ME! Since Jan and I share an ID for our MDS blog, I sometimes show p as HER!! :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | November 11, 2012 at 06:30 PM