Hello and welcome to this month’s Bloggin’ Friends Blog Hop. Our theme this month is Celebrate with Some Christmas Cheer. You will see lots of creative projects that fit the Christmas cheer theme. After you take a look at my project, please hop over to the other projects. The links will be at the end of my project description. 

Here is my Christmas Cheer card.

Stampin’ Up! has a gorgeous Magnolia Designer Series Paper (DSP) that coordinates with an entire suite of products. Today, I am focusing on the Magnolia Lane DSP. What does that have to do with Christmas you ask? Well, nothing says Christmas to me like a red flower. I know that the bloom on the paper is white. So, let’s just change that with our Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends. 

On a side NOTE: As a special BONUS, Stampin’ Up! has put together a BULK package that contains 20 sheets of patterned Magnolia Lane DSP.

MEASUREMENTS (Supplies and Links are at the end)

• Whisper White Thick Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
• Basic Black Cardstock: 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″
• Mercury Glass Designer Acetate: 3-7/8″ x 1-3/4″
• Magnolia Land Designer Series Paper (DSP): patterned side that had magnolia blooms that can be cut with die
• Mossy Meadow Cardstock scraps for die-cutting images of a wreath

ASSEMBLY (use any die-cutting and embossing machine)

1. 1. Run the Basic Black panel through your Tufted 3D embossing folder.
   2. Cut the short side at 1-1/2″ – finished size = 1-1/2″ x 3-7/8″.
   3. Adhere the Mercury Glass Acetate with Tear-n-Tape to each side of the Basic Black cut edges.
   4. Trim panel to the finished size = 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″. (NOTE: I find it is more accurate to cut to the finished size after layering.)
   5. Color magnolia blooms with the Stampin’ Blends.
      When working with Blends, color image with the light Cherry Cobbler first. Then add Dark Cherry Cobbler to the areas that were already shaded a soft peach. Finish up with the Light Cherry Cobbler over the entire image using circular strokes. Blend the line between light and dark for nice depth in your image. Go ahead and color over the lines but not on the leaves. Work no more than 2 or 3 blooms at a time. It is much harder to blend the line after the ink has thoroughly dried.
      
   6. Die-cut wreath.
   7. Stamp sentiment and fussy cut. NOTE: When fussy cutting, move the paper not the scissors, and go slow.
   8. Adhere the layers to the card panel. Use black Dimensionals on a couple of the flowers and Mini Dimensionals on either end of the sentiment banner.
   9. Wrap some Silver Metallic Thread around 2 fingers and add a glue dot to hold ends together. Using a fine-tipped tweezer, place behind the blooms as it pleases you.
   10. Stamp sentiment on the inside of the card.

BONUS ATC (Artist Trading Card) 

This ATC was inspired by the card.

The October ATC Swap is closed and I am sorting and packing up all the wonderful ATC’s to send back to the participants. The next ATC Swap will be in January 2020. Mark your calendars. The theme will be a Birthday Celebration. Only 2 rules: size 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and Stampin’ Up! product (current catalog items and Paper Pumpkin pieces).

Now head on over to see the other creative CELEBRATE WITH SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER projects.

Placing an order today?   If you are placing an order for $150 or more, I want you to enjoy all of the Host Rewards you have earned.  If your order is less than $150, Please add the Host Code for the month when prompted. I use the accumulated Stampin’ Rewards to purchase gifts for my customers and team.

Thank you! If you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would love to work with you. Contact me.

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SUPPLIES (Click on any product to SHOP ONLINE 24/7)

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper – 149484

 

Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 144598

 

Magnolia Memory Dies – 149578

 

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle – 151087

 

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) – 150513

 

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

 

All-Around Wreath Dies – 150641

 

Silver Metallic Thread – 138402

 

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121045

 

Tufted 3D Embossing Folder – 151785

 

Mercury Glass Designer Acetate – 150441

 

Tear & Tape Adhesive – 138995

 

Mini Glue Dots – 103683

 

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

 

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals – 144108

 

Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack – 150893

 

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 140272

 

Paper Snips – 103579

 

Paper Trimmer – 152392

 

Magnolia Lane Bulk Designer Series Paper – 152455

 

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