Christmas in July with Blended Seasons
I love Christmas! When I saw the new limited-time bundle, Blended Seasons, I couldn’t wait to create my first Christmas cards of the year. I just love the Stitched Seasons Framelits! The Blended Seasons bundle is a fantastic collection of stamps and dies you can use year round. It will only be available August 1-31 while supplies last! (Click HERE if you missed yesterday’s post with all the details.)
The Blended Seasons stamp set offers many possibilities for coloring and I love to color! I used my Stampin’ Blends but you could easily use watercolor pencils or Aqua Painter. I even colored my envelope to match! *Make sure you put a piece of scrap paper inside the envelope when coloring with Blends in case it bleeds through.
Here’s the measurements:
Card Base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 (Whisper White)
Layer 1: 5 1/4 x 4
Layer 2: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
Layer 3 (DSP): 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
I cut out the smallest stitched framelit on whisper white then stamped the sentiment in Real Red and the holly with Memento Black Ink. I used Light Cherry Cobbler for the berries and the Old Olive Combo Blends for the holly. I cut the middle-sized stitched framelit and wrapped 3/8″ Real Red Cotton Ribbon around it before adhering the stamped image. The Stitched Framelit layer is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
You could use this card design for any occasion. Try it with different DSP and sentiments! Here’s another look at each card.
It wouldn’t be Christmas (even in July) without a little gift giving so here’s the deal….Leave a comment sharing something about your Christmas cards…How many do you make to send? Do you make all the same or several different? I can’t wait to read your responses! I will pick a random winner to send a little surprise along with one of today’s cards!
If you LOVE Designer Paper….
…there is only ONE WEEK left to take advantage of this great deal from Stampin’ Up! Share this deal with a friend! Split the paper and the cost. Win Win! *Click on the banner above to see my original post. The DSP I used on today’s cards, Under the Mistletoe, is part of this promotion. Stock up now and get a head start on your holiday cards and gifts!!! I love giving a handmade set of cards as gifts to family, friends, coworkers, hostesses, etc. The 6 double-sided designs offer versatility with plaids and prints that you can use for more than just Christmas!
BONUS DAYS ARE BACK!! Every $50 you spend from August 1-31 (before shipping and tax) earns a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used September 1–30. More details next week, but I wanted to give you a heads up for your planning!
Have a great day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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- New Stampin’ Blends are here! 11 new color combos available! Click HERE to see more of my coloring projects.
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