It’s been a LONG time since my last craft project (almost 6 months!). Please forgive the absence. No excuses — just life going sideways. 🙂
As I looked down the barrel of less than 1 week to Christmas, I started to panic, noting that I only had 1 pre-made handmade holiday card. So I decided to try to make some “mass-make” cards. I used the Altenew Bells and Bows stamp and die set, the JOY from the Diemond Dies Holiday Words Die Set, and a card base I made ages ago with the Floral Diamond Shape Background Dies. NOTE: I’m not sure if these codes still work, but at Diemond Dies you might try “thankskristina” at checkout for 10% off and free shipping on orders of $35 or more AND at inloveartshop.com you might try the code G-36967 for 20% off.
First I stamped out the big and small bows as well as the bell using 3 grey tone Lawn Fawn Fundamentals inks in Manatee, Hippo, Storm Cloud, and my Memento Tuxedo Black. (Watch my video below to get some tips on how to best align the layering stamps for perfect results!) Then I used the accompanying dies to cut them out. Lastly I created card bases with scraps from my patterned paper scrap bin using the rule of thirds to make 4 cards and added the stamped bows with double sided foam adhesive to add special handmade details and dimension:
I decided to pair the remaining 4 stamped bells onto 2 cards that I made using an old card base made with the aforementioned inloveartshop floral diamond background die with thin blue satin ribbon and another layered card base using tri-colored bakers twine. I think the key to making quick cards but getting the payoff (and credit) for the unique special feeling of handmade is to add dimension with foam adhesive, interest with ribbons and twine, or bling it on with glittered papers or sequins.
CLICK on the picture below to watch my video tutorial:
Disclosure: Many of the supplies I’ve used for today’s project are linked. Some may be affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support toward the costs of running this blog!
These cards are being entered into the following challenges:
Stamping Sensations Choose a Theme and Stamp It Challenge
Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Bling It On Challenge – especially the glittered plaid Joy cards
Creatalicious Anything Goes with Optional Traditional Christmas Colors Challenge
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge
Thos stamps are something really different and a lovely display of cards using them, many thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
B x
Love the dimension you’ve achieved with the stamps. Great to see you back crafting with this selection of wonderful cards. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
Great to see you back and creating. I always look forward to what you are going to share. I understand about life going sideways as mine sure had for over a year. Hoping 2022 brings it back into alignment.
Thank you so much for understanding and encouraging, Sandra!
Great cards, the bows and bells really ‘pop’. I have done very little crafting in the last two years as I care for my mom. Crafting is like an old friend, It is there waiting for you when inspiration strikes. Wishing you a Blessed New year.
Julie- ThriftyPaperGarden
Wishing you a wonderful 2022 and that your mom and you have good health and stay safe!
Fabulous collection of festive cards, all beautifully hand crafted. Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” December Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again soon!
Carole x DT Craftilicious Creations
Thanks so much Carole! Happy New Year!
Love your jingle bell card – extra fun and festive. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Creatalicious challenge, Elizabeth
Thanks so much Elizabeth! Happy new year!
Beautiful and pretty cards. Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious Challenges . Hugs Neva
Thanks so much hun! Happy new year!