I am not one who sends out a lot of New Year’s cards, but the Cheers to the Year stamp set is changing my mind about that! Today’s card is elegant and glitzy…and oh so easy to make, especially when you have a tutorial. I hope you enjoy this quick and easy Cheers to the Year card, and the step-by-step tutorial.
Colors of the Day
Quick and Easy Cheers to the Year
Here are the papers you will need:
144640 – Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″)
140272 – Whisper White Thick Cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″ card base)
100730 – Whisper White Cardstock (2-1/2” x 2-1/2”, 2” x 2”)
132622 – Gold Foil (3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, 3” x 3”, 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”, 2-1/2” x 2-1/2”, 2-1/2” x 2-1/2”)
Here are the inks:
126978 – Soft Suede
102283 – VersaMark
And here are the rest of the goodies:
143263 – Big Shot
141705 – Layering Circles Framelits
119860 – 1-3/8” Circle Punch
133782 – 2” Circle Punch
144667 – Leaf Punch
129053 – Heat Tool
133457 – Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder
144642 – Foil Snowflakes
144643 – Year of Cheer Embellishments
138402 – Silver Metallic Thread
104430 – Stampin’ Dimensionals
104332 – SNAIL Permanent Adhesive
103683 – Mini Glue Dots
Instructions:
1. Create the card base by scoring and folding the Whisper White Thick Cardstock at 5-1/2”.
2. Mat the Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper onto gold foil and adhere to the card base.
3. Adhere the Silver Foil Snowflake to the center of the card.
4. Create a Gold Foil scalloped circle using the 2-1/8” scalloped Layering Circles Framelit. Add Silver Metallic Thread to the back. Adhere to the card base using dimensionals.
5. Ink the Lines image with VersaMark and heat emboss with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Adhere to the Gold Foil scalloped circle.
6. Create a smaller Gold Foil scalloped circle using the 1-7/16” scalloped Layering Circles Framelit. Adhere to the embossed Lines circle.
7. Stamp the sentiment in Soft Suede ink. Punch out with the 1-3/8” Circle Punch. Layer on top of the smaller Gold Foil scalloped circle using a dimensional.
8. Punch out two sets of Gold Foil leaves. Use glue dots to adhere under the edges of the large scalloped circle.
9. Using glue dots, adhere two Season of Cheer Embellishments on top of the leaves.
I hope you will give today’s card a try! It would look equally as pretty with any of the papers in the Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper collection. In fact, I am going to whip up a few more of these to mail out to friends using some of these other patterns.
I’ll be in Shakopee, MN this weekend, cheering on Jackie! I can’t wait to see my snuggle buddy again. He has been with Amy the Handler for several weeks now, since he had to stay with her to attend the American Boxer Club Regional Show in Maryland while I was at OnStage Live in Salt Lake City. However, he will be able to come back home to stay in a couple of weeks. Woo hoo!
Although I think this picture of his head is stunning, I think the picture which follows captures his personality. I have captioned it, “This is MY mom, and you can’t have her!”
It was taken in Ft. Wayne, IN a few weeks ago. Unfortunately on the very first day he sprained his toe, and didn’t get to show at all that weekend. However, he got lots of special cuddle time!
As always, if you every have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Great card Ann! I think sending cards for any occasion is always appreciated by the recipient even for nontraditional occasions.
Jackie is a handsome fella, I hope he continues to do well in his shows! All the best to you and your family at Thanksgiving!
Beautiful card, Ann! What a handsome boy Jackie is. I am glad he did so well at the American Boxer Club Regional show. Who would not love that sweet face? Enjoy your time at home with your fur babies and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Jack is a beauty! Good luck in Shakopee, and I do hope for you the weather improves here in the Mpls. area.
Love the card with all the embellishments, Ann.
Great card! It is always good to have some New Years cards for those who I have forgotten to send a Christmas or Hanukkah card to. Besides it always fun to receive mail period if it isn’t junk or a bill! I love the word JOY in this set too and the snowflakes as well. The whole card is so well rounded that I am wondering if another New Years stamp would spoil the look?
Now Jackie is just so stately and serene – the boy knows his poses! I am sure he missed you as much as you missed him. Good luck in the ring big guy-not that you need it! You will wow the judges with your stunning good looks and personality! Safe travels Ann. Have a great Thanksgiving with your family.
Your Jackie is sure looking handsome! I like your card. Some friends have been moving away from Christmas madness overload and sending New Year wishes instead. This card is perfect for that!
Jack is looking pretty dapper. So is your card with the gorgeous mix of pattern and detail!
Sorry. Not sure how it posted 3 times but it won’t let me delete the extras. I guess I REALLY wanted to tell you my feelings. LOL!
Love that picture of Jack and you (or rather your leg). I too have to share my bed with my two dogs, one a rather large husky. I’m not sure I could even go to sleep without them there so I know how hard it is for you when Jack’s not there. And I love your card too, but that’s a given as I love all your cards. Happy Thanksgiving Ann. Have a blessed and wonderful holiday.
Love that picture of Jack and you (or rather your leg). I too have to share my bed with my two dogs, one a rather large husky. I’m not sure I could even go to sleep without them there so I know how hard it is for you when Jack’s not there. And I love your card too, but that’s a given as I love all your cards. Happy Thanksgiving Ann. Have a blessed and wonderful holiday.
Love that picture of Jack and you (or rather your leg). I too have to share my bed with my two dogs, one a rather large husky. I’m not sure I could even go to sleep without them there so I know how hard it is for you when Jack’s not there. And I love your card too, but that’s a given as I love all your cards. Happy Thanksgiving Ann. Have a blessed and wonderful holiday.