Sparkly New Year’s Card for #FF0023

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Sparkly New Year's Card

It’s time for the Festive Friday Challenge, where every challenge is a party! For FF0023, we are celebrating New Year’s and/or Sparkle & Shine.  I happened to create a sparkly New Year’s card with shine.  Nothing like covering all the bases!   However  you decide to create is fine with us, so please play along.  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Sparkly New Year’s Card

(Please Note:  This card is so sparkly, and the Black Foil reflects everything.  It was difficult to photograph.)

sparkly New Year's Card

Colors of the Day

Sparkly New Year's Card

Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: None
Papers:  Whisper White Thick Cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″), Gold Foil (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, scrap), Sparkle Glimmer Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″, 4″ x 1-1/2″, 2-1/2″ x 1″, scraps),  Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper (Tranquil Tide – 1-1/2″ x 3-3/4″, Merry Merlot – scrap)
Inks: None
Other: Big Shot, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits, Celebrate You Thinlits, Little Numbers (retired), Fine-Tip Glue Pen, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive

Festive Friday Tutorial
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1.  Score the Whisper White Thick cardstock at 5-1/2″ to form the card base.  Crease using a bone folder.

2.  Adhere cardstock to the card base in this order:  Gold Foil, Sparkle Glimmer Paper, Black Foil.

3.  Die cut the word Celebrate from Sparkle Glimmer Paper using the Celebrate You thinlits. Adhere to the card front as shown.  Die cut the numbers from Sparkle Glimmer Paper.  Adhere to the card front. NOTE:  I used the retired Little Numbers thinlits.  However, if you do not have these,  use your favorite word processing program and print off appropriately sized numbers. Use these as a template, and cut out your own sparkly digits!

4.  Using the Bottles & Bubbles framelits, die cut the following items: Tranquil Tide Glimmer Paper – large bottle;  Gold Foil – bottle neck, cap; Sparkle Glimmer Paper – bubbles, label; Merry Merlot Glimmer Paper – heart.

5.  Construct the bottle, and adhere to the card base using dimensionals. Add the bubbles.

sparkly New Year's card

The Challenge Twists

As mentioned earlier, Festive Friday is a challenge with twists.   We offer alternatives for every challenge.  To see all of the inspiration our Design Team has created for you, head on over to Festive Friday Challenges!

Would you like to create your own sparkly New Year’s card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own sparkly New Year’s card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards.

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As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

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  • Shop Stampin’ Up!’s Year End Closeout HERE!
  • Are you in search of a specific retired stamp set? I just might have it on my list of  Retired Sets for Sale.
    All items on my retired list are on sale at 25% off the price listed through December 31st. 
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Red and Green Holiday Card for #PP422

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It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! Today, sweet Joanne has a color challenge which is perfect for the holiday season!

Red and Green Holiday Card

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create a Christmas card in traditional hues of red and green, accented with gold. I hope you enjoy this red and green holiday card.

red and green holiday card

Colors of the Day
red and green holiday card
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

I’ll admit it. I love today’s card. This is such a pretty color combination.  The gold foil plays well with both the red and green, lending it warmth.  And what can I say…the Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder adds such beautiful texture.

red and green holiday card

This card is a snap to make!  Here are the details:

  • The card base is a piece of 4-1/4″ x 11″ Thick Whisper White cardstock, which I scored at 5-1/2″.
  • Using the Detailed Deer thinlits, I cut the deer out of a piece of 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ Gold Foil.  I then adhered this piece to the card base, and saved the deer.
  • The Shaded Spruce layer is 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″.   The Real Red banner is 3-7/8″ x 1″.   Both of these pieces were embossed with the Swirls & Curls folder.
  • The designer paper panel is 2″ x 3-5/8″, matted onto a piece of 2-1/8″ x 3-3/4″ Real Red cardstock. It was adhered to the card base using dimensionals.
  • The deer is “popped” up on dimensionals.
  • Five red rhinestones add a touch of bling.

red and green holiday card

I’ll be anxious to hear what you think of today’s red and green holiday card,  so don’t forget to leave a comment.  And don’t forget to visit the rest of the Design Team for more  inspiration!

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater
Jaydee
Anne Marie Hile
Joanne James
Laurie Schmidt
LeAnne Pugliese – On Leave
Sandy Mathis
Annie Abrahamson – On Leave
Jan Clothier
Elizabeth Stewart

Would you like to create your own red and green holiday card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own red and green holiday card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards.

December: U4S62766

  • Are you in search of a specific retired stamp set? I just might have it on my list of  Retired Sets for Sale.
    ***All items on my retired list are on sale at 25% off the price listed through December 31st.***
  • If you are in need of an upcoming 2019 Occasions Catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me and I will drop one in the mail for you!

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Stampin’ Up!’s End of Year Closeout and More

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Year End Closeout

On December 5, Stampin’ Up!’s Year-End Closeout will officially begin! During this promotion, you will be able to save on a selection of retiring and surplus items—while supplies last. Place your orders sooner rather than later, because supplies are limited and the Year-End Closeout ends on January 2. After that, some of your favorite retiring items may be gone for good!

The Year-End Closeout and Sale is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items.

  • Download a complete list of retiring products and discounted items here.
  • Click to shop and view ALL retiring holiday products
  • Click to shop and view ALL discounted products
  • Retiring items from the 2018 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Surplus items from 2018 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
  • Discounted items may be added to the $99 Starter Kit.  JOIN NOW

Also available today….

The Stamparatus Tote! It’s perfect for carrying your Stamparatus and tools!  Check out the details HERE!

year end closeout

If you are placing your order through me, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code.   If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards.

December: U4S62766

  • Are you in search of a specific retired stamp set? I just might have it on my list of  Retired Sets for Sale. 
  • If you are in need of an upcoming 2019 Occasions Catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me OR leave me a message in a comment,  and I will drop one in the mail for you!

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