Twisted Panel Pop-Up Christmas Cards ... Three Versions

Here are the close up photos of my three Christmas cards I made this week using the Karen Burniston Twisted Panel Pop-Up Die Set #1009.   Each photo set has a cover shot and one of the inside.   The chipboard items and the stickers are from Echo Park.  Card stock and printed paper is from FSJ.   I also did a YouTube video showing these 3 cards.  These cards will fit in an A2 envelope, but would require extra postage because they are thicker.

Card #1:

Card #2:

Card #3:

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Mary

Video Showing 3 Christmas Cards Using Twisted Panel Pop-Up Die Set

I am a BIG FAN of Karen Burniston's pop-up cards and dies.   Making them into Christmas cards was a MUST for me the last couple of days.   I made a video to showcase the 3 cards I just made.   Hope you enjoy it.



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Mary

Christmas Cards Using Snowy Path Background Stamp - LOVE IT!

The minute I saw this stamp I knew I had to have it!!!  It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!.   I was so excited to find it at Scrapbook.com

Scrapbook.com is here locally for me which is wonderful.   They only sell on-line, but now allow local pickup of orders.  If I choose local pickup, there is no charge for shipping!!!   That saves me so much money AND my dear husband never minds driving over there.   They carry so many different brands of products, it truly is a one stop shopping store for the crafter.

Here's the stamp ... Snowy Path made by Deep Red.   It is a cling, red rubber stamp so the details are amazing.

It is a large red rubber stamp which works beautifully on an A2 (5 1/2 x 4 1/4) size card.

I did 4 different versions using this stamp.   Each stamped image was done with a darker gray (not black) ink pad.   I did use FSJ River Stone for these images and it worked well.  All card stock, ribbon, ink, Journey Glaze, and Sparkle Dust (glitter) are from FSJ.

Unfortunately you can't see the glitter or Journey Glaze accents in my photos but the both add a WOW factor to the cards.

This cute little Scotty is from the Fiskars Stamp Set:  Barking Mad that I showed yesterday on my blog.   I accented the edges of the card with NUVO Embellishments Mousse which gives it a shiny, metallic edge.   Accents of Journey Glaze on the stamped image too.

 This stamped image was set behind a cutout to make it look like a framed photo.  Added a ribbon and bow at the base.   Accents of Journey Glaze on the stamped image too.

For this card, I added ribbon to the top and bottom then layered on the stamped image which had been accented with Journey Glaze.

This is a more simple card HOWEVER it is loaded with sparkles.   I put drops of Journey Glaze all over the cards, added Sparkle Dust and let dry.   Shook off excess.   No matter what angle you are looking, the card sparkles and shines.   

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Mary

Noel Christmas Card - Zigs Real Brush Pens and Crafter's Companion Stamp Set Used

This card was created using a stamp set that was included in the Crafter's Companion Magazine Issue #20 (Christmas Issue - I found mine at my local Barnes and Noble).  JoAnn Fabrics only had Issue #18 (coupons not allowed on magazine there).  

I am having so much fun creating with my Kuretake Zigs Clean Color Real Brush Pens.   They are so easy to work with and blend beautifully using the Bristol Smooth Surface card stock I told you about yesterday. 

Hope you find the photo of the Zigs Real Brush Pens (colors I used) helpful.   It helps me remember what I used too if I decide to recreate the card or one similar.

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Mary

Final Phase - Advent Calendar

I finished the Advent Calendar this past weekend!!!  I had so much fun working on it, and am very pleased with the result.   For the individuals boxes, I only decorated the front part but did wrap the ribbon all the way around.

The star/tree number set only had 24 numbers and my calendar had 25 boxes.   So I took a number sticker and put the number 25 on top of a Santa hat.   The Santa Hats and Gingerbread Men were just parts of a Christmas accessories sets I found at our local craft store.

The Merry Christmas box on top is from the dollar store.   It is about 2 1/4" square.  I put a piece of cardstock on the bottom and glued it.   Then once dry, I glued the whole present base to the top of the Advent Calendar.  That way I had more area to glue and secure. 

I did find that the FSJ Journey Glaze was an amazing glaze to use to adhere the felt stars and trees to the ribbon.    I used double sided 1/2" Scor-Pal Tape to adhere the ribbon to the boxes. 

Have you made an Advent Calendar before?   What type of goodies do you typically put inside?   I think we are going to use Andes Mints.   If we had small children, it would be fun to put something different in each box.

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Mary

Arizona Santa

We were at our local CVS drug store today and saw this Santa.   Thought he was the perfect one for Arizona!   Don't you agree.

They sell them only in the stores, but you can search your local store online to see if they have it in stock.   https://www.cvs.com/shop/beach-santa-34-in-prodid-344487?skuId=344487

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Mary

Phase 2 - Christmas Advent Calendar

I'm slowly working on the Christmas Advent Calendar.  I am having fun with it, and it is nice to be able to take my time since it is not needed until December 1st.

Covered back and sides with the same printed paper.

I used a white liquid glue to adhere it all.

I wrapped FSJ Candy Apple Satin Ribbon around the 

sides of the box.

I used Scor-Pal Double Sided Tape to adhere it in place.

Next I will work on the individual drawers.   Don't have it completely planned out yet, but I have lots of supplies to work with.

Hope you find time to craft today.   Thank you for stopping by my blog.

Mary

My Latest Christmas Project - Advent Calendar

I was in one of our local craft stores the other day and discovered a paper marche Advent Calendar.  Here's a photo of the Advent Calendar before I have done anything with it.

In the photo I have it laying on its back and have 20 of the 25 drawers removed.  

To complete this, I will cover the back and sides of the main container with printed paper.   Then I will decorate each individual box.  The little boxes are 2 inch squares, and I have found that a 1 (one) inch paper punch is perfect to cut the slot in the box.

I have seen the individual boxes covered on the front only and also covered on all 4 sides.   Honestly, haven't decided which way I will do this.  I do feel that liquid glue, like the FSJ Craft Glue, will be a necessity to get the pieces in place when covering the boxes.

Have you made one of these before?   Any tips or tricks as I start my adventure?

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Mary

Day Two of Positive And Negative Die Cuts - Christmas Cards

I'm having so much fun creating with the die cuts (positive) and the card stock the design was cut from (negative).   Some patterns work better than others, but it is fun to see how each one turns out.  I will add a sentiment inside the card before mailing out.   Don't forget I had another sample on yesterdays blog post too.

The printed paper card stock was called:   'Tis the Season Prints PP-0034.  It was retired by Fun Stampers Journey over a year ago.  I just happened to have a package of it on hand, so used it for these.  Solid or printed card stock will work.   Use what you have on hand or create your own background paper with your favorite Christmas stamp set.

Remember with an intricate die like this, a Bloom Tool TO-0073 is a huge help in "brushing and poking" the little pieces out before removing the card stock from the die.

Non - Fun Stampers Journey Products:

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Pure Platinum
Spellbinders Designer Series Die - Holiday - Deck the Halls S4-822

Fun Stampers Journey Products:

Product List

Bloom Tool [TO-0073] $14.95	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Pomegranate Splash 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0027] $6.95	Limeade Splash 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0020] $6.95
Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95	White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95

If you would like to place an order, my business website is:  
 

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager

Using Both the Positive and the Negative of a Die Cut - Christmas Card

When you cut out a die, do you keep the image (positive) and throw away the paper remaining (negative)?  With this die I used a piece of Whip Cream Card Stock that was 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" so that when the image was cut out, that both the positive and the negative could be used to make cards.   I'm really pleased with the results.

Spellbinders Die:  Designer Series - Holiday - Deck the Halls S4-822 

The first photo is using the positive side ... so just the cut image.   I used Nuvo Embellishment Mousse (Pure Platinum) to create a shiny, silver color.   The mousse was rubbed on with a Dauber Dowel (small).   It went on smoothly and dried instantly.   Easy clean up with soap and water.   This was my first time using this product.   Very pleased with the result.  Would recommend.

I glued the die cuts onto the black card base with FSJ Journey Glue.  If you use a dark card base, be sure to had a white insert inside for the sentiment.

This photo is of the negative of the die cut.   Normally I would just toss, but realized this worked well too.  I added in Rainbow Drops.   Pearls or rhinestones may have been a better choice as the colors tone darker against the back.  I've added these to the supply list below, we have so many choices.

White Liner Tape (double sided) and Journey Craft Glue were used to adhere the negative side to the card base.

Non - Fun Stampers Journey Products:

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Pure Platinum
Spellbinders Designer Series Die - Holiday - Deck the Halls S4-822

Fun Stampers Journey Products:

Product List

Bloom Tool [TO-0073] $14.95	Rainbow Drops [AC-0178] $24.95	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0003] $6.95
Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95	White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95	Dauber Dowel Small (2CM) [TO-0137] $6.95	Dauber Pads Small (2CM) [TO-0139] $5.95
Pearls [AC-0024] $3.95	Cottage Pearls [AC-0403] $4.95	Meadow Pearls [AC-0404] $4.95	Cut Rhinestones [AC-0023] $4.95

If you would like to place an order, my business website is:  
 

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager

Sparkle Trim Stamp Set Used With Branch Cone Die Set - Christmas Card - Fun Stampers Journey Products

So excited to share with you my finished So Plaid Ribbon background card.   I am a little late posting it to my blog today, but had to share it as soon as I finished it.

After attaching the ribbon background to the Fresh Forest Card Base, I decided to cut out the pine branches and pine cones using the Branch Cone Die set.   I accented the pine cones with a bit of Journey Glaze and Sparkle Cuts (chunky glitter).   The sentiment "Merry Christmas" is from the stamp set called Sparkle Trim and stamped with Black Licorice Ink Pad.   Using the Corner Rounder, I rounded the corners and then brushed it on the Fresh Forest Ink Pad for a bit of color on the edges.      The pine branches were glued down with our Journey Craft Glue.   The pine cones and sentiment are attached with foam squares.

Yesterday's blog post shows a close up of just the ribbon background that I created by weaving strips of the ribbon.   CLICK HER TO VIEW.  


Product List

Sparkle Trim Stamp Set [SS-0495] $20.95	Branch Cone Die Set [DI-0470] $16.95	So Plaid [AC-0317] $10.95	Journey Corner Rounder [TO-0150] $9.95
Fresh Forest True Color Fusion Ink Pad [IP-0013] $7.95	Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad [IP-0041] $7.95	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Fresh Forest 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0011] $6.95
Hazelnut Blend 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0013] $6.95	Oatmeal Cookie 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0023] $6.95	Journey Glaze 4 oz. [AD-0002] $9.95	Journey Sparkle Cuts [AC-0151] $5.95
Journey Twine Candy Apple [AC-0266] $5.95	Journey Foam Squares - small [AD-0084] $2.95	Journey Foam Squares - medium [AD-0085] $2.95	Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95
White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95

If you would like to place an order, my business website is:  

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager