Hello my crafty friends.

It has been a crazy summer, so much to do and not time left to craft.

Since I started doing my live videos, over on Facebook; it has helped with making time to craft and stop running around like a chicken without its head. 

For the month of July I will focusing on Christmas.

I don't know about you, but December is the busiest month of the year; and I want to get a head start on my Christmas cards.

For this live I used the Cottage Wreaths (AC pg. 39) along with the dies and they are no longer sold as a bundle. 

This “bundle” is versatile, you can use it for all seasons and that is what I love. I love a stamp that you can use more than once.

I also used a DSP that you can find on clearance. 

You can find the clearance section here.

Make sure to check it out, there are awesome products and the price is exceptional.

I DO NOT provide PDF’s, for any of my FB Live videos. 

However, I will give you the measurements but not instructions. If you would like to know how I achieved a certain technique I suggest you watch the video.

Alright let’s check out the cards.

CARD 1

Cardbase: Basic Black 8 ½’ x 5 ½’ scored at 4 ¼’

                  Basic white; 4x 5 ¼’ (mat)

Cardstock: Garden Green for wreaths 

                  Bubble Bath for bow

                  Basic white; 4x 5 ¼’ (for the inside)

DSP: All together 6x6 

         3 ¾’ x 5’

Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black ink

         Inside of card stamped with Bubble Bath ink

Tools: Country Wreath dies 160238

            Brightest Glow stamp set 159542

CARD 2

Cardbase: Berry Burst 8 ½’ x 5 ½’ scored at 4 ¼’

Cardstock: Berry Burst and Bubble Bath for wreaths

                  Basic white; 4x 5 ¼’ (for the inside)

Specialty paper: Holographic Trio for bow

DSP: All together 6x6 

         4x 5 ¼’

Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black ink

         Inside of card stamped with Berry Burst ink

Tools: Country Wreath dies 160238

            Brightest Glow stamp set 159542

            Simply Elegant Trim 155766

If time permits, I tend to stamp the inside of the card while I am live, if not I usually include a picture.

I am making it a habit to stamp the inside of every card I create because it makes it so much easier to mail off. All I have to do is write my message and send it. 

If you would like to see the process, click the video to watch.

Hope you have found some inspiration and if you have any questions regarding any products I have used or just in general please feel free and reach out. I will be more than happy to help.

These are my favorite tools.

If you click on the image it will take you directly to my store.

Alright friends, until next time STAY CRAFTINATED!