Thursday, June 12, 2014

Christmas Card Ideas using Work of Art Set

Even though it's June, it's never too early for me to get a jump on my Christmas cards.  I tend to make a variety of Christmas card because after making 20 to 25 of the same card, I usually get a little tired of it and I'm ready to move on to another style.  So, I started playing this past weekend with various sets to get my Christmas cards started and what I realized is that even though there may not be any specific Christmas sets in the Annual catalog, there's no limit to creating Christmas cards with the sets that are there.

And, I also remembered that the Holiday Carryover Flyer still has several Christmas sets and coordinating products still available for purchase!  Yippee! These products are available until August 27th. 

Below are several examples of Christmas cards that I made using non-Christmas stamp sets.  I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback!  Which one is your favorite?



Create a Christmas Tree with Work of Art Stamp Set


Supplies: 
Stamps:  Work of Art, Gorgeous Grunge, Christmas Messages (for sentiment inside)
Ink:  Old Olive Classic Ink, Real Red Classic Ink, Soft Suede Classic Ink
Paper:  Whisper White card stock, Real Red card stock
Accessories:  Stars FramelitsCherry Cobbler Dazzling Details





Christmas Blessings with Snowflakes Card

Stamps:  Work of Art, More Merry Messages (for sentiment), Snowflake Soiree
Ink:  Old Olive, Real Red, Crumb Cake
Paper:  Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White



Merry
Stamps:   Work of Art, Snowflake Soiree
Ink:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Old Olive
Paper:  Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories:  Basic Jewels Rhinestones


Deck the Halls
Stamps:  Work of Art, Christmas Messages, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Paper:  Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Basic Jewels Rhinestones




Happy Christmas to You
Stamps:  Work of Art, Snowflake Soiree, More Merry Messages (for sentiment)
Ink:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Staz On Black
Paper:  Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories:  Basic Jewels Rhinestones




I think my favorite out of all the samples is the Christmas tree!  Which one do you like the best?  I hope I have inspired you to get your non-Christmas stamp sets out and play with them in a unique and creative way!  Turn any set into your own custom Christmas cards!

Shop for these and all your favorite stamping products 24/7 through my Online Store.  Happy Stamping and Creating!  Who's ready for Christmas?

9 comments:

  1. These are all very creative! I'm inspired to make Christmas cards now. Thanks for the ideas.

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    1. Gail - Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad to have inspired you!! Happy stamping!

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  2. That tree is awesome!!! Really great ideas, thanks for sharing!!

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    1. skittles - thank you so much! I was pretty excited about how the tree turned out and I'm glad you liked it! Thanks again!

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  3. Thank you so much for showing the Christmas Tree using the work of art stamp set. Can't wait to use it in one of my classes. My customers love this set.

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    1. Awesome! Glad you could use the ideas!

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    2. Christi, I used your idea of the Christmas card last night in my class and the girls went wild with ideas. Each card was different. Sorry i did not get pics of all of them. Thanks again for great ideas. Stamping in Aberdeen, Maryland

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    3. Susan - I'm so glad it was a hit! I just love getting messages like that and thank you so much for sharing with me! Means a lot that what I'm posting online is actually being read and used! :) Love it!! Thanks again!!

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  4. Your cards are gorgeous, thanks for sharing!! I am going to use your ideas on the cards for my family. Thank you soo much!!

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