The 2022 holiday season is quickly approaching and here I am hectically creating my cards so I can get them in the mail ASAP. Using a stamp set with an accompanying punch, such as the Peaceful Deer Stamp Set and Deer Builder Punch is he best way to create beautiful cards quickly...not to mention how easy it is to create multiple cards (a batch) with the combination of stamps and punches. To give this card an additional wow-factor, I also used the Fabulous Frames Dies.
Do you have the Fabulous Frames Dies? They're multi-functional -- the nested dies create die-cut frames in all shapes and sizes -- the set includes six dies that help create six frames out of twelve die-cut pieces in oval, rectangle, or corner shapes, and in a regular or stitched style. Use these nested frames on their own on your card bases or combine them for fancy designs -- they will surely elevate your cards and papercrafting projects, and whatever you create is going to be fab! Trust me, these dies are a must have for your collection!
Supplies
Stamp Set(s):
Peaceful Deer Stamp Set
Christmas to Remember Stamp Set (for the sentiment on the inside of the card)
Dies: Fabulous Frames Dies
Ink Pad Colors:
Crumb Cake
Pool Party
VersaMark WaterMark Stamp Pad (embossing ink)
Cardstock:
Basic White
Pool Party
Crumb Cake
Patterned Paper (Designer Series Paper [DSP]):
Storybook Gnomes DSP (currently not available)
Snowflake Vellum (currently not available)
Envelope
Basic White Medium Envelopes
Punch: Deer Builder Punch
Ribbon & Trim:
Linen Thread
Embellishments:
Wonderful Snowflakes (currently not available)
Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems (Pool Party)
Embossing Powder:
Basics Embossing Powder: white
Adhesives:
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Seal (or Stampin' Seal+)
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals and/or Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools
Basic Supply Kit: paper trimmer, paper snips/scissors, bone folder, acrylic stamping blocks
Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Heat Tool
Anti-Static Embossing Buddy from the Embossing Additions Tool Kit
If you don't have the kit, you can use any Anti-Static Powder Pouch or Tool (such as EK Success Powder Tool* or Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch*)
Take Your Pick (the putty end makes picking up and adhering gems/sequins super easy!)
Techniques
Heat Embossing
Cardstock Measurements (Imperial)
Card Base: Pool Party measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
Layer #1: Snowflake Vellum measuring 5 1/4" x 4"
Layer 1 - Inside: Basic White measuring 5 1/4" x 4"
Cardstock for Stamping, Die Cutting, and/or Punching
Pool Party for two (2) punched deer
Storybook Gnomes DSP for the die cut frame
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Your Cardstock: cut/trim/score/burnish all cardstock as described above
Punch a deer from your selected DSP
Stamp two deer on Pool Party cardstock in Crumb Cake ink; then use the Deer Builder Punch to punch out the deer
Create a frame by die cutting your selected sheet of DSP using the Fabulous Frames dies
Trim/cut one of the Wonderful Snowflakes in half
Sentiment
On a smalle piece of Crumb Cake cardstock, apply anti-static powder, if you have it
Stamp the sentiment with the VersaMark WaterMark Stamp Pad
Cover the stamped sentiment with White embossing powder, then tap off excess powder
Heat set the embossing powder with the heat tool
Trim the sentiment in a rectangular shape
Adhere the Snowflake Vellum (layer #1) to the front of the card base, with tiny dots of glue or small strips of adhevise tape
Adhere the die cut frame to the front of the card, using liquid glue
Adhere the two stamped deer (the deer on the Pool Party cardstock) to the top of the frame
Adhere the punched deer (from the DSP) to the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals
Add a small bow on the deer with linen thread; adhere with a glue dot
Adhere the sentiment under the deer, near the bottom of the frame, with Stampin' Dimensionals
Adhere the trimmed Wonderful Snowflake to the top of the frame with tiny dots of liquid glue
Adhere the Pool Party colored Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems
I placed two of the the larger gems on the frame -- in the center at thet top (at the bottom of the trimmed snowflake),
Then I placed four of the smaller gems on each corner of the frame
Stamp a deer in Crumb Cake ink, on the Basic White layer/panel (Layer 1 - Inside) on the bottom left of the cardstock
Stamp the sentiment in Pool Party ink in the center (vertically and horizontally) on the Basic White layer/panel (Layer 1 - Inside)
Adhere the inside layer/panel to the inside of the card
Now, don't forget to add an additional touch by stamping on the white envelope
Stamp a large tree, from the Peacefrul Deer Stamp Set, in Pool Party ink, on the bottom right corner of the envelope
Stamp the trio of smaller trees, in Pool Party ink, to the right of the larger tree
Stamp a deer, in Crumb Cake ink, on the back flap of the envelope
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