Can you believe that holidays are just around the corner? That’s right. Christmas is just 12 weeks and a few days away!
Every year, I send my newsletter subscribers a special bonus subscription. I call it the 12 Weeks of Christmas. It’s a set of 12 projects, sent one per week, to help you get ready for the holidays. I provide projects descriptions for cards, gift items, and tags/bags/wrap, all made from the highest quality Stampin’ Up! products. Each description includes a photo, a list of materials, and detailed instructions to complete the project. Use these exactly as I present them, or let them inspire you to create your own works of art! It’s one way I can ease a little of the holiday planning stress for you!
Why do you need these 12 Weeks of Christmas projects? Here are the top 3 reasons:
- They make your holiday preparations easier.
- They save you money, since you don’t waste time and materials starting projects you can’t complete.
- They make you feel good about your projects, as they are provided exclusively to my newsletter subscribers.
By the way, they are simply a lot of fun!
Here’s a card that I had planned to include in my 12 Weeks, but then decided to show here. (By the rules I set for myself, I will not share 12 Weeks projects anywhere – not on my blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed, Pinterest pins, etc.)
This card is made using only one stamp!! How cool is that?!
I used the background stamp, Merry Medley, to create the background in Smoky Slate ink on Whisper White card stock. I wound a little Cherry Cobbler Metallic Thread around the bottom of the white card stock. Simple, right?
I layered the stamped image on Smoky Slate, Real Red, then Thick Whisper White.
Then the Magic happened.
I stamped the image again on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock. I ran it through the Big Shot with one of the Layering Ovals Thinlits dies. I ran Real Red card stock through the Big Shot with the next bigger oval. These were glued together and attached to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Notice how I matched the text to that on the background. Now that is real magic.
A couple of Rhinestone Basic Jewels complete the card!
So, if you’re looking for a little holiday inspiration, be sure to sign up for my newsletter now. The first issue of the 12 Weeks goes out tomorrow at 1 pm Central Time. The only way to receive all 12 issues, is to sign up for my newsletter before.
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