Thinking of You Card with the Christmas Friends Bundle
Sometimes, the best way to show you care is with a cozy Thinking of You card with the Christmas Friends Bundle. This delightful set brings together the cutest wild animals in their winter attire, perfect for crafting cards that send warm thoughts no matter the season. With versatile stamps and coordinating dies, you can easily create a charming winter scene that will bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Start your card with one of the adorable animal stamps, like the Moose and the Owl as I did, and set the stage with a snowy background using the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder. Add depth and dimension with the coordinating dies, making your stamped images pop off the card.
The open line-art style allows you to add your personal touch with your favorite coloring techniques, in this case, our Stampin’ Blends. Top it all off with a heartfelt Thinking of You sentiment, and you’ve got a card that’s perfect for those long winter days when a little thoughtfulness goes a long way.
This versatile design can be adapted to any occasion, from sending a quick hello to brightening someone’s day. The Christmas Friends Bundle makes it easy to create a card that’s as heartfelt as the sentiment inside. So grab your crafting supplies, follow the instructions below, and create a Thinking of You card that’s sure to warm hearts this winter.
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Worker Bee
Worker Bee projects are designed for the crafter who has a bit more time and enjoys creating a handmade card that features a technique or tool. In many cases, a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is required for die-cutting and/or embossing.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Real Red Cardstock: 1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Basic White: 1″ x 2-1/2″
- Basic White: 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ (for die-cutting)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the Basic White cardstock in half to create your card base.
- Run the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock through the Cut & Emboss Machine using the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the front of the card.
- Using the 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Basic White cardstock, stamp the Moose and the Owl using Black Memento ink.
- Color in the Moose using the Ivory & Bronze Blends, and the Cherry Cobbler Blends for the scarf and socks. Color in the Owl using Cherry Cobbler Blends for the hat and Ivory for his beak. Use the Light Smoky Slate Blend to lightly color in his feathers.
- Run the White cardstock through the Cut & Emboss Machine and use the Christmas Friends dies to cut out both characters. Adhere to the bottom of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Using scissors, “flag notch” both ends of the 1/2″ strip of Real Red cardstock. Adhere to the card using Adhesive.
- Stamp the sentiment onto the 1″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Basic White cardstock using Black Memento ink. Adhere to the center of the Real Red strip to finish.
A Tip from Barb
This card is actually super simple but does require a Cut & Emboss Machine for the Painted Tree Embossing Folder, which is why I upgraded it to a Worker Bee card. To simplify the card, leave off the folder and cut your images out with scissors. It’s still an easy peasy card!
Thanks for stopping by for today’s card tutorial! My goal is to help you make quick & easy greeting cards for all occasions. If you’d like more detailed directions on how to make this card, feel free to email me. I hope you’ll join me again for more card-making ideas!
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