Christmas Classics Comfort & Joy

I have had so much fun using a bunch of my retired Christmas product this year. I have new stuff to use that I haven't even touched. I think I'm afraid of it lol. I don't know what to do with it. The retired stuff has been loved and used and I'm familiar with it. I'm gonna have to break into some of my new stuff soon, but for now, enjoy this Christmas Classics card. I CASEd this card from Anne Marie Hile (Stampin' Anne on social media).

Supplies

Cardstock:

Real Red: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"" on the long side

2-5/16" X 3-3/8"

Garden Green: 2 pcs 4" X 5-1/4", 1 pc 2-1/2" X 3-5/8" + scrap for holly leaves

Basic White: 2 pcs 3-3/4" X 5" + scrap for holly berries

Gold Glimmer (retired): 2-5/8" X 1/2"

DSP: 

Joy of Christmas (retired): 1 pc 2" X 5", 1 pc 2-3/8" X 5/8"

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Christmas Classics Bundle (retired)

Ink:

Versamark

Basics Wow White Embossing Powder

Garden Green

Real Red

Craft White

Embellishments:

Simply Elegant Trim (retired)

Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon (retired)

Blooming Pearls (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Blending Brushes

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Sled Greetings

It’s time again for the Sketch A Month challenge! I’ve been using this challenge to help get my Christmas card stash built up so I’m not rushing this year and can just enjoy it.

This month’s sketch is from OWH (Operation Write Home). I used retired product on this card except the embellishments and cardstock.

Please check out the other participants fabulous cards for this challenge.

@fuzzyslippersdesigns

@scrpbkgrl

@stampwithsandie

@zoe_tantalizingstamper

Supplies

Cardstock:

Night of Navy: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White: 2 pcs 5-1/4" X 4"

DSP: 

Winter Meadow (retired) 5 pcs 4" X 1-1/4" (Tear the top long edge as shown for this design.), 1 pc 4" X 3/4" to decorate inside

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (sentiments)

Sophisticated Sled Dies

Three Banner Punch

Ink: 

Pretty Peacock (front sentiment)

Misty Moonlight (inside sentiment)

Embellishments: 

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Silver & White Sheer Ribbon (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liqud Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets

Blending Brushes  

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Merry Whimsical Woodland

I really liked the colors on the Christmas card I posted last week, so I decided to use them again. I've had the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder for years and hardly used it at all. I think it is so cute and makes really easy but pretty Christmas cards. Check out today's post on my blog (link in comments) for measurements and more details on this card.

I used the Lost Lagoon Two-Tone cardstock so that I could use a fine grit nail file to scratch the surface of the paper off and expose the white core. I love this technique and the two-tone cardstock makes it so easy. I'm so happy Stampin' Up! decided to start carrying that.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Lost Lagoon: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White: 2 pieces 5-1/4" X 4"

Lost Lagoon Two-Tone: 5" X 3-3/4"

DSP: 

Winter Meadow (retired): 5-1/4" X 3/4"

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Christmas Labels Bundle (retired)

Ink: 

Real Red

Embellishments: 

Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon (retired)

Red Rhinestones (not sure where they are from)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fine Grit Sanding Block or Nail File 

Sophisticated Sled, How I missed You!

I had the Sophisticated Sled Bundle a couple of years ago, and I sold it when it retired. I regretted it immediately so when I had the opportunity to buy it online for a good price, I jumped on it. Won't be doing that again. I LOVE this bundle for Christmas. The sled and ice skates are just a traditional classic and the foliage can be used year round.

Supplies

Card Base:

Basic White Thick 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Basic White: 3-1/4" X 4-1/4" for die cut on front, scraps for skates

Real Red: Small scraps for skate laces and sentiment

Old Olive: Scraps for foliage

Mossy Meadow: Scraps for Foliage

Silver Metallic Foil Sheets: 1-3/4" X 4" for sled, scraps for skate blades

DSP: 

Wood Textures DSP (retired), Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP (retired)

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Sophisticated Sled Bundle (retired), Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired)

Ink: 

Versamark, Real Red, Crumb Cake

Embellishments: 

Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (retired) 

Other: 

Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Traditional Merry Christmas Greenery

It’s time again for the Sketch A Month challenge! I've been using this challenge to help get my Christmas card stash built up so I'm not rushing this year and can just enjoy it.
This month's sketch is from Stampin' Pretty. I used the paper, stamps and dies from the retired Traditions of Christmas suite for this card and I love how it turned out!
Please check out the other participants fabulous cards for this challenge.
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@fuzzyslippersdesigns
@scrpbkgrl
@stampwithsandie
@zoe_tantalizingstamper

Card Base: Real Red 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line + die cut piece for the focal point

Cardstock:

Basic White 4" X 5-1/4" + scrap piece for sentiment/focal point

Mossy Meadow for die cut leaves

Old Olive for die cut branches

Cloud Cover for die cut ribbon/bow

DSP: Traditions of Christmas (retired) 4" X 5-1/4", 3-1/8" X 4-3/4" + fussy cut floral image for inside

Retired Stamp/Die Bundles: Traditional Labels, Christmas Greenery, Peaceful Season (for inside sentiment)

Ink: Secret Sea

Embellishments: Loose Gold Sequins (retired), Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Christmas Joy

I have been making Christmas cards each week starting around the last part of January. This way I won't be in such a rush to get my cards made and sent. I can just enjoy the season. I have really been enjoying revisiting my cherished retired Christmas products in this process. I can use the new product I buy (because I will be buying more 🤣) to start on next year's cards. Or maybe to sell in my Etsy shop. Did you know I have an Etsy shop?

Card Base: Basic White Thick Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock: Basic White layer 4" X 5-1/4", Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Soft Seafoam

Ink: Real Red

Embossing Folder: Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder (retired)

Dies: Christmas Greenery (retired), Paper Pumpkin Abundant Joy Dies (retired)

Stamp Set (for inside): Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (retired)

Embellishments: Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems (retired)

Wonderful Snowflake Card

This is a card I made for my new co-workers to go with the cute last minute ornaments I made for them.  Truthfully, I don't usually give gifts to co-workers. My family isn't even getting gifts from me this year. But everyone at work has been giving each other little things and I really wanted to try these little ornaments I saw in a Facebook craft group made from the Tumbling Tower game blocks (it's like Jenga). They were super easy and fun.

I used mostly paper and stamps that are retired or unavailable, so I won't bother listing them, except the cardstocks are Basic White, Basic Black and Smoky Slate. But I thought you might get some inspiration from this to make a simple card out of paper you have in your stash. I CASED this card from Stampin' Anne. She used current product, so you could check her post out. But I think the Wonderful Snowflakes (that I also used) are not unavailable. They aren't retiring, but I believe they are out of stock and won't be available again until next year. 

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks so much for stopping by! 

Painted Christmas!

OMG. I FINALLY used my favorite favorite stamp set in the mini catalog. Isn’t this gorgeous?! The sentiment is way retired. I don't even know what set it is from. It may not even be Stampin' Up! I kept it because I love that font. 

I kind of wish I would have used a different designer series paper for the background because I didn’t realize how much the stamps would totally twin with it lol. But, it is what it is. Because I think this card took like nine years to make. Lol. There was SO MUCH stamping and die cutting. I think it was totally worth it though! 

Also, maybe I should start sending some of these out? I’m having too much fun making them!

Supplies

Cardstock: Basic White, Evening Evergreen, Real Red

Designer Series Paper: Painted Christmas

Stamps: Uknown (old from my stash)

Dies: Seasonal Labels

Ink: Versamark Watermark Pad w/White Heat Embossing

Adhesive: Stampin' Seal and Tombow Multipurpose Glue

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks so much for stopping by! 

Beautiful Gifts of Christmas

I managed to make my card today with mostly current Stampin’ Up! product. I just had to sneak in the Be Dazzling specialty paper. It’s so pretty! 

I used the October 2021 SheetLoad of Cards template from the Call me Crafty Al YouTube channel to design this card. I honestly didn't think I liked this template, but once I started my cards, I quickly changed my mind. 

Those little red berries were a pain to stick on! Lol. But, totally worth it. 

Supplies

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red

Designer Series Paper: Tidings of Christmas

Stamps: Inspirational Thoughts

Dies: Christmas Trimmings, Rectangle Stitched Framelits

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Adhesive: Stampin' Seal and Tombow Multipurpose Glue

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks so much for stopping by! 

Christmas Pinecone Card

I cannot believe I haven’t shared anything from the Painted Christmas Suite yet. It is my absolute favorite holiday set, probably ever. Yes, for real! I didn’t get the sentiment stamps because I have tons of Christmas sentiments. I  kinda wish I would have now though. There are SO MANY great cards out there with that set. I fell in love with the Christmas Pinecone dies and HAD to have them. Then, the Christmas Season stamp set was just gorgeous. And, oh the DSP.! *Swoon*. I can’t bring myself to cut it. It’s so dang pretty.

I love Christmas. It reminds me very much of my mom. Plus, I think gifts are my giving love language.

I forgot to take a picture of the inside. You can see on the edges of the cards that I put a small strip of the Tidings of Christmas DSP on the inside. I like to use my small leftover pieces for decorating the insides of cards. Oh well. It's just a strip of paper, ha ha.  I'm sure you can imagine what it looks like :)

On that lighter green foliage, I thought I had grabbed Soft Succulent, but it looked much brighter. Turns out, it was Just Jade. But I like the look. And, I couldn't decide on placement of pinecones or ribbon color. So. I did one of each lol. Which one do you like better? I think I love the gold. 

Supplies

Cardstock: Whisper White, Just Jade, Evening Evergreen, Soft Suede and early Espresso

Stamps: Evergreen Elegance

Dies: Christmas Pinecone, Stitched So Sweetly

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Adhesive: Stampin' Seal and Tombow Multipurpose Glue

Other Supplies: Wonderful Gems, Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon, Gold 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks so much for stopping by! 

Tidings of Christmas

Today I am sharing a card with you using the September 2021 SheetLoad of Cards template along with some totally current Stampin’ Up! product. Look at me go lol. I hardly ever use current Stampin' Up! product because I am a hoarder and I want to keep it forever. Ha ha! Not a good thing if you're a demonstrator that is selling, but I am just a hobby demo. So I do what I want :)

I just love this DSP. It is just simple and timeless, which I love. And the colors are gorgeous. 

Supplies

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Tidings of Christmas

Stamps: Peaceful Cabin

Dies: Christmas Trimmings

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Adhesive: Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Other Supplies: Wonderful Gems

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks so much for stopping by! 

Peaceful Cabin Loveliness

I thought I might show you something made with some current product today. I CASEd this card from Chris Smith,a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Isn’t it gorgeous?! The only thing used on this card that is retired is the snowflake DSP. But you could totally make a similar design with snowflake stamps embossed in white on red cardstock.

I loved this card so much that I made 8 of them to send out to friends/family this year. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper: Peaceful Prints (retired)

Stamps: Peaceful Cabin

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black

Embellishments: Subtle Shimmer Sequins, Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon

Other: Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Of you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks a heap for stopping by! 

Detailed Deer Set of Christmas Cards

I'm back again today with another set of Christmas cards made using the SheetLoad of cards templates from Call Me Crafty Al on YouTube. If anyone actually reads this blog, they'll probably get sick of hearing about her channel lol. But I do feel like I need to give credit to her for the template/sketch. 

On to the card. I love this card, and this sketch. I actually made two previous sets of cards using this same template in August when it was released. I'll leave both sets below. I won't bore you with the details of the product I used because it is all retired/unavailable except the stamp and the butterfly die I used on the friendship card. If you would like details for any product used, just leave a comment. I'd be happy to tell you what I can. 

The below set is really a beautiful set of cards. I hate making sympathy cards, because I don't ever want to use them. But, they are handy to have around when you do need them. 

I feel like I should apologize for my photo quality here loo. I usually craft at night, since I work during the day, and rarely get into the craft room in time to get a good photo in natural light. Oh well. I'm not trying to win a photography contest, I suppose :)

As I mentioned before, the stamp and the butterfly die on this card are still available. The stamp set is the Forever Fern set from Stampin' Up!, and the die is from the Brilliant Wings Dies.

If you want to know what products I used to make any of these, just shoot me a message or comment on this blog post. Becasue frankly, I'm just too lazy to put it all down here ;) 

And, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks a heap for stopping by!