Christmas Joy
Christmas is 126 days away! He he he, it’s ok I am not trying to put pressure on you that Christmas is coming really I should say we still have over 4 months until Christmas and I thought I would start posting some Christmas related ideas to take a little pressure off you in December. I myself start making my Christmas cards and little gifts in July every year I make a bunch each month so when December rolls around I can enjoy to my favourite time of year.
To create this cards I chopped up strips of Jolly Holiday Printed Paper from Stampin’ Up! which is retiring this month AND 40% off until sold out….making it only $10.17 for 12 sheets…..I know you are thing what a bargain! I attached all the strips of Jolly Holiday to a 4 x 5 inch scrap of card stock then cut it out with the Top Note and my Big Shot. The image I used is from Perfect Punches and punched out with the 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle and the 1 1/4 inch circle, stamping in Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.
One gift that I love to make is Christmas card sets that I give to my not so crafty friends in early December, it is the gift that keeps giving as they then give cards to their loved ones. I have just make a little box, covered it with smaller pieces of Jolly Holiday Paper, popped in 8 cards with envelopes and created a “top” with a window sheet. I love my little holly with a Cherry Cobbler buttom center as a embellishment. Before to ask me for the size of the box because I know some of you will lol I just scored and cut to fit the cards did not really have a pattern {sorry kids}.
I am a Australian Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator who will happily order you the products to make this project:
Stamps: See page 93 of the 2010/2011 Catalogue 
Perfect Punches Wood: 121560 $40.95
Perfect Punches Clear: 120516 $32.95
Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper: 117159 $16.95 40%off. NOW $10.17
Die-Cutting System
Top Note: 113462 $42.95
Note: This die will cut though a Cattle Bug, Big Shot, Big Kick and most other die cutting devices, if you are unsure please email me when ordering to check.
Punches
Scallop Circle: 119854 $33.95
1 1/4 ” Circle: 119861 $30.95
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Aug 21, 2011 - 07:08:18Fabulous work.
These are stunning Teneale, and you have given me a great idea for teacher Christmas presents. Is there any trick to the box you make?
Gorgeous Teneale … practical and fabulous!!!
I have seen boxes before with window sheet toppers, but none in the vertical orientation that yours is in. I just love how creative you are. No matter when I visit your blog, I learn something new! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh my gosh…I love this card!
I love that paper, it was my favourite from last year catalogue!! Great job on your gift set..I love it!!
Fabulous gift box and cards! I love how you have layered the papers, this effect is amazing!! what can I say about the holly with the button- magnificent!!
Teneale,
Thanks for the reminder of how soon Christmas will be knocking on our door. I was at the local craft store today with Roger and he was dieing that I was looking at the Christmas stuff. It is always fun to get things done ahead of time and I for sure am going to do that this year.
I love your card and how you used all the different papers to make them so interesting.
talk to you soon.
M
Tell the truth, you do want to put pressure on us! Gorgeous as always!
Just lovely! willing to share instructions?