CLOcards: grosgrain ribbon

Monday, December 10, 2012

Snowman Stampin'

My mother-in-law collects snowmen, so they always catch my eye with her in mind. This card features one of my favorite snowman stamps ever - I think you'll agree he's a dapper little guy!

I created this card a couple years ago at a shoebox swap, and unfortunately I don't know who brought this cute creation to our swap - but I really like it! Simple and classy. Perfect for your Christmas card project, wouldn't you say?!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Sweet and Simple Salutations (retired), So Many Scallops (retired), various snowflake stamps
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Garden Green
Paper: Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Kraft, DSP (unknown)
Extras: Real Red brad, Garden Green Grosgrain ribbon (retired), 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch
Inspired by: Tammy Vraspir's shoebox swap

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

I hope this inspires you to put together a few simple Christmas cards - and if you need treat holders to go with your cards, look no further than the Holiday Treat Bundles available now in my Online Store!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~ Cheryl O. J

Friday, December 7, 2012

Got Gift Cards? Stamp a Cute Holder!

The older my kids get, the more I choose gift cards so they can buy just the right 'make and model' of that special something they're wishing for. It's kind of fun to dress up the packaging a bit, though. My friend Shirley found this idea on Splitcoaststampers and shared it with our stamping group.

This card is made in the usual 4.25" x 5.5" size, lined with any pretty paper you wish. The 2 gift card 'holders' are cut at 5.25" x 4" and scored at 1", 2", and 3" parallel to the 5.25" side. Adhere the first folded square 'tube' to the bottom and back of the open card. Adhere the second 'tube' to the first tube to the bottom of the card and ALSO to the other tube just a bit on each end so the gift card can still slide in between them.

When the card is closed, the tubes fold flat and keep the gift card held between them! Here is a pic of the closed card, secured with an embellished belly band over an attached strip of pretty paper. On this card, I used wide grosgrain ribbon for my belly band - you could also use cardstock.

Such a fun way to deliver a gift card! I hope you give it a try this year!