Are you in need of a quick and easy Christmas card for a last minute card emergency? Then I have just the ticket for you. One is a classic, one is a cutie…and both can be made in less than 15 minutes!
Quick and Cute
- Ink the Tree from Scentsational Season with Baja Breeze and stamp onto Whisper White card stock. Cut out using the coordinating Tree Holiday Collection Framelit.
- Ink the Star from Scentsational Season with More Mustard and stamp onto Whisper White card stock. Cut out using the coordinating Star Holiday Collection Framelit.
- Attach both to a 5″ x 3-1/2″ Whisper White Note Card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Using the “Happy Christmas” stamp from the More Merry Messages set and Cherry Cobbler ink, stamp the sentiment directly onto the card base.
There you have the first card…cute, easy and oh, so mailable!
Quick and Classy
- Ink the Stocking from Open Sleigh with Cherry Cobbler and stamp onto Natural Ivory card stock. Cut out using the Rectangular Framelit from the Apothecary Accents Collection. Cut off one end.
- Adhere the Stocking layer to a snippet of Designer Series Paper of your choice. I used a pattern from the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin’ Kit, which I then layered onto Cherry Cobbler card stock. I used a Naturals Ivory card base.
- Add a Basic Pearl for pizzazz!
And there you have card number two, a classic with old-fashioned charm! Of course, IF you have extra time, you can always add a few waterspots using the French Foliage Waterspot stamp, and a few spritzes courtesy of the Color Spritzer Tool.
And speaking of Christmas cards…hooray! Mine are addressed and ready to be taken to the post office on Christmas Eve! I think I like my new tradition of postmarking them on this date. And speaking of traditions, Kim, Brady and I will have our holiday meal this evening. Of course, the furbabies will get their toys and chews. They know what is in those packages that appeared last evening. What can I say about canine noses! And be prepared…Muffy is taking over the computer. Until next time…
I love your new tradition of postmarking your cards on Christmas Eve….I know my Mom and some other crafting friends of mine are going to like it too. My family had Christmas tonight and it was so wonderful and a white one too. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
Great last minute cards – or for any time if you need to send a lot of cards. 🙂
Merry Christmas and God’s Blessings to all of you this joyous season!
Cheryl McAskill
c.mcaskill@verizon.net
Fun cards! I am working on from Henry to the twins and Lexi. I am not doing a good job with the fur. But, I will get it done soon and mail it.
Happy holidays to you and your family.
Both cards are gorgeous, Ann! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Like you, I didn’t get my cards out until today either and had decided early this morning that my new tradition would be to have my cards postmarked on Christmas Eve. So great minds think alike!
I also wanted to thank you for your perfectly timed post since I needed two quick cards to pull together at the last minute. So I CASE’d your gorgeous CAS tree card. Hope you have the time to pop over and check it out. Thank you so much for your inspiration, as always!
I don’t think you’ve ever made a card that wasn’t just wonderful. You are very talented and I’m impressed with every post you send out. TFS
Sweet and easy Christmas cards! Merry Christmas to you and family, hugs!
Thanks for sharing your Christmas card emergency tips!
I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. The fur babies are hoping the meal doesn’t last too long so they can get at their Christmas gifts! There is only so much teasing those noses can take.
Thanks for these great card ideas. Can Very Vanilla cardstock be substituted for Natural Ivory cardstock? Have a fabulous time with your family this Christmas.
Two great cards for the last minute rush! The second one sure is extra charming with that sweet image.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Ann!
Cute cards Ann! I especially love the first one! Blessings to you and your family, I wish you all a beautiful Christmas of peace, love and joy! Lots of hugs for the Twins and Lexi!
Those are both great cards. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas filled with love, happiness, peace and blessings.
Give the furbabies a hug from me!
PS Hope Santa is especially good to you!
Wishing you a happy and blessed Christmas, Ann! I know you will have a wonderful time surrounded by those who love you so much.
I need to learn how to make clean and simple cards! Like you, my style is more shabby/vintage. But I love the C&S look. Maybe I’ll take a class…
Your cards are both great, Ann! You have such a good eye for color and design.
Wishing you and all your family a wonderful Christmas together. My whole clan is home, and the house is bursting with wonderful, happy noise and mess. It will take me days to clean up and recover…but it is worth it having them all here. Merry Christmas!
both wonderful looking cards. I’m working on Christmas cards as well, but for next years supply.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you Ann for all the great inspiration that you have given throughout the year.
Merry Christmas Ann, Kim, Brady, and the furbabies!