Inspired Stamps Christmas in July Blog Hop

 

 

Hello and welcome to the Inspired Stamps Christmas in July Blog Hop.  You should have arrived from Deneen's blog, if not you can start from the beginning by clicking on the Inspired Stamps Blog link.

 Today the Inspired Stamps DT is making Christmas cards using one or two Inspired Stamps stamp sets to inspire you to get started on those cards that you will need to send to those special people in your life.  I used the 1.5 inch circle Christmas and the words on the tree in the circle card are from Perfect Christmas sentiments.  I used the same basic elements in each card but changed the layout: portrait, landscape and circular. I used a combination of Spellbinder dies: pennants and scalloped pennants, Sizzix die: postage rectangle, circle dies and scallop circle dies.

 I embossed snowflakes on the white card background and added the 1.5 inch circle Christmas sentiment.  I tied a bow with cream organza ribbon around the scalloped tree.

I used the same elements as the first card but changed the layout, added patterned paper for background (hand cut the snow) and added a third tree.  This time I embossed two of the three trees and added sequins and button embellishments.

The third card I made a round card base and added patterned paper.  I stamped words from Perfect Christmas sentiments on the largest tree and added tiny star sequins to the smallest scalloped tree.
The 1.5 inch circle Christmas set has six different sentiments, I have used 3 of the 6 in my cards today.
As you can see this is a very versatile set and a perfect addition to your Christmas stamps.



All the Christmas stamps are on sale (no code or coupon required) for the next week only (July 31), so head on over to the Inspired Stamps Online store and add these sets.

 

I hope you are enjoying the hop so far next stop is the very talented Kary.  Thank you for hopping with us today and remember to take advantage of the sale and start making your Christmas cards.   I have over 40 Christmas cards made so far about 40 more to go.

Inspired Stamps Blog Hop

 Hello everyone and welcome to the Inspired Stamps Blog Hop.  Today the DT was asked to make a set of Christmas cards.  My cards were made using the music staff from the Sing For Joy set and the sentiments from Vintage Christmas set.  Please be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win a stamp (either HLO Christmas Boy or HLO Christmas Girl).  One commenter will be chosen from each of the DT blogs to win their choice and one commenter from the Inspired Stamps Blog will be chosen to receive BOTH the HLO Christmas Boy  AND the HLO Christmas Girl stamps.  So leave each of us some kind words to eligible.

On each of the cards I used kraft as the card base.  I used Spellbinder pendant die to make the tree,  baker's twine, a button and the same dp.  I also used the open scallop on each of the cards.

 On this card, I used the Joy to the World sentiment and made a 4.25 X 5.5 inch vertical card.

 On this card, I used the Merry Christmas sentiment and made a horizontal 4.25 X 5.5 inch card.

For this card I folded an A2 size card and cut with the largest Spellbinder lacey scallop die. I used a circle die to cut the dp.  I attached the Oh Holy Night! sentiment to dp and cut excess to match angle of circle.
I hope you enjoyed my creations using the Sing for Joy and Vintage Christmas sets.  Be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win and visit Kary's Blog next. 

If you found me without starting at the beginning of this Hop be sure to go to the Inspired Stamps Blog, be sure to leave a comment at each stop to increase your chances of winning a prize. 

Have a Blesssed day!