Hello my crafty friends,

Wow cannot believe the last time I blogged was October! Here we are now, making Christmas cards.

I started studying for an exam I have to take to apply for my local nursing program and that is a priority of mine.

Also, my husband is working out of town and weekends are dedicated for family time. 

But if you are like me, making cards this late in December (even though is the first week.) We need to hustle. 

Here are some of my last-minute Christmas Cards I made using the Merry Bold and Bright Suite.

This suite was a favorite of mine and sadly it is retiring. 

but if you love it as much as I do, you can get this card class for FREE!

This is a Card Class and you can get this kit when you shop under me AND place a $35 order using the host code P9YBN6GE.

If you spend more than $50, you will ALSO receive the Basic Rhinestone Jewels. They pair perfectly with this bundle.

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.

Cardbase: Melon Mambo 

8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”

DSP: 5 3/8” x 4 1/8”

Cardstock: Basic White 2 ¼”x 3 9/16” (front)

Basic White 5 ¼” x 4” (inside)

                        Flirty Flamingo (die cut)

Flirty flamingo and Petal Pink (scraps for light bulbs)

Melon Mambo and Granny Apple 12x12 foil sheets.

Ink: Crushed Curry

         Melon Mambo

Tools: Rhinestones Basic Jewels

            Radiating Stitches Dies

CARD 2 (Portrait)

Cardbase: Pool Party

8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”

Cardstock: ¼” strip of Shaded Spruce

                      Basic White 5 ¼” x 4” (inside)

                      Basic White (Country side inn hexagon)

                      Granny Apple Green (die cut scallop)

Blueberry Bushel, Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party (scraps for light bulbs)

DSP: 2” x 5 ½”

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist

         Pool Party

         Shaded Spruce

Tools: Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Country Side Inn Dies

             Scalloped Contours Dies

CARD 3 (Portrait)

Cardbase: BlueBerry Bushel

8 ½” x 5 ½”

score at 1” and at 4 ¼”

Cardstock: Basic White 5 ¼” x 4” (inside) 

Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, BlueBerry Bushel (scraps for light bulbs)

Shaded Spruce (wire)

DSP: 1 ½”Light pattern 

         1 3/8” Fa la la pattern

         1 1/8” stripe pattern

Ink: Poppy Parade

Tools: 1 ¾” circle punch

  Deckled Circle dies

CARD 4(Landscape)

Cardbase: Poppy Parade 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

Cardstock: Lemon Lime Twist 

8 ½” x 3 ¼” scored at 4 ¼”

Lemon Lime Twist, and Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce (scraps for light bulbs)

Vellum

Basic White 3”x 4” (inside)

DSP: 5 ¼”x 4” “FA LA LA” pattern (bottom layer)

         3 7/8” x 3” Light pattern

         4 ¼” x 1 ½” tree pattern (inside)    

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Tools: 1 ¾” circle punch

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 video, click on 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.

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY.

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

Alright friends, until next time STAY CRAFTINATED!