Check out this idea for quick and easy winter cards you can use for just about any occasion!
Today I want to share an idea for quick and easy winter cards that are perfect for any occasion where a snowflake might show up! From birthdays to congrats, for kids to adults, and perfect as a masculine card, this project comes together so fast.
I love how the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch perfectly coordinates with the designs in the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set. If you make a lot of cards in the winter months, you might want to snap this up at this savings!
Let me share with you the making of this card. When you see how easy it is, you will start thinking of all the ways you want to use this idea!
SUPPLIES
Stamp:
Sparkling Snowflakes (photopolymer 162158)
Throughout The Year (cling 162312) *This is available to order Online or through me placing the order for you.
Inks:
Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110)
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (159210)
Paper (including Cutting Dimensions):
Night of Navy Cardstock {CS} (100867) 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” & 2” x 5”
Tahitian Tide Cardstock {CS} (159261) 4” x 5-1/4”
Basic White Cardstock {CS} (159276) 3-3/4” x 5”, 1-1/2” x 2-3/4” & 3-3/4” X 5” (inside)
Accessories:
Bone Folder (102300)
Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199)
Clear Block C (118486), Clear Block D (118485) and Clear Block H (118490) OR Purchase Clear Block Bundle (118491) and save 10%
Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch (162164) *This is available to order Online or through me placing the order for you.
Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987)
Stampin’ Seal+ (149699)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Basic White Medium Envelopes (159236)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut a piece of Night of Navy CS to measure 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”. Fold it in half and crease it using a Bone Folder.
- Cut a piece of Tahitian Tide CS to measure 4” x 6”. Adhere to the Night of Navy card base using Stampin’ Seal+
- Cut a piece of Basic White CS to measure 3-3/4” x 5”. Apply the smallest outline Snowflake from the Sparkling Snowflakes on Clear Block C. Ink it up using Tahitian Tide Ink. Randomly stamp it over the Basic White CS. Make sure you re-ink after each use. Apply the middle sized outline Snowflake from the Sparkling Snowflakes on Clear Block D. Ink it up using Night of Navy Ink. Randomly stamp it over the Basic White CS. Make sure you re-ink after each use. Adhere this layer onto the other layers using Stampin’ Seal+.
- Cut a piece of Night of Navy CS to measure 2” x 5”. Insert one end into the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch and punch it. Turn it around and insert the other end into the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch and punch it. TIP: make sure that you push the Cardstock in as far as it will go. You can flip the punch over to ensure that it is in the proper position.
- Cut a piece of Basic White CS to measure 1-1/2” x 2-3/4”. Apply the “Happiest of Birthday” sentiment from the Throughout The Year Stamp Set on Clear Block H. Ink it up using Night of Navy Ink. Stamp it onto the Basic White CS. Apply the smallest outline Snowflake from the Sparkling Snowflakes on Clear Block C. Ink it up using Tahitian Tide Ink. Stamp it on the Basic White CS right over the ““Happiest of Birthday” sentiment. Adhere this layer onto the other layers using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- I added 5 large and 3 small Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels. I randomly placed them all over. Can you spot them?
- Sign the card and pop it in the envelope
I wanted to show you a close up of the small snowflake and the “Happiest of Birthday”. I’m not sure if there is a name for this technique but it comes in handy when you want to add an image behind a sentiment. For the best results, the image is always a lighter colour then the sentiment. If the colours were revised and the sentiment was the lighter colour, then some of it would be muddied by the darker image and you wouldn’t be able to read it.
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I hope you enjoyed this week’s Quick and Easy Winter Cards for Any Occasion! If you would like to make this project yourself, but you need some catalogue product to do so, please feel free to contact me at (902)455-7259 OR Email Me at nancy@nancyfancystamping.com OR Click here to visit my Online Stampin’ Up! Store
I love coming up with fast and simple card ideas for those last minute projects. This idea for quick and easy winter cards is so adaptable and with just a simple sentiment swap, you’ve got the perfect card for any snowy event!