Category: Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

On By patriciamanhireIn Amazing Paper Grace, Cardmaking, Christmas, Patricia's Creations2 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base or unmounted. Don’t worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we’ve found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Card making!

What’s a Christmas Cascade?
Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash – the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3″ motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That’s enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This “cardlet” size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see “Cardlets”

Today I am really excited to share with you a very elegant card made with the gorgeous new Elegant Holiday Glimmer Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken. I have embellished this card with the beautiful poinsettias from the Shapeabilities Cinch and Go Poinsettia Etched Dies Etched Dies A Charming Christmas Collection by Becca Feeken as well as adding some accents from the Christmas Cascade Collection – Snowflake Splendor Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken and the Holly Frame Gala Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken. The background die is the beautiful Shapeabilities Ornamental Valance Etched Dies Flourished Fretwork by Becca Feeken.

If you want to learn how to make these blue poinsettias I have a free video here on the Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Facebook Group on Facebook.

I am so happy to have most of my Christmas cards done early for a change and it has been so easy with the Christmas Cascade collection.

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

wishing You a Merry Christmas

On By patriciamanhireIn Amazing Paper Grace, Cardmaking, Christmas, Patricia's Creations3 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base or unmounted. Don’t worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we’ve found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Card making!

What’s a Christmas Cascade?
Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash – the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3″ motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That’s enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This “cardlet” size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see “Cardlets”

Today I am really excited to share with you another clean and simple card made with the gorgeous new Elegant Holiday Glimmer Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken. The glimmer sentiments are just so easy to use and a card can be created so quickly. The Shapeabilities Callista Rectangle Shadowbox Frame Etched Dies Shadowbox by Becca Feeken makes a fabulous base for the sentiments. I have embellished this card with the beautiful winter roses (and the gorgeous embossed flourish) from the Shapeabilities Candlewick Rosebud Etched Dies Candlewick Sampler Collection by Becca Feeken

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

A Very Elegant Merry Christmas

On By patriciamanhireIn Amazing Paper Grace, Cardmaking, Christmas, Patricia's Creations4 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base or unmounted. Don’t worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we’ve found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Card making!

What’s a Christmas Cascade?
Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash – the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3″ motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That’s enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This “cardlet” size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see “Cardlets”

Today I am really excited to share with you a very elegant card made with the gorgeous new Filigree Glimmer Wreaths Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken. I have embellished this card with the beautiful poinsettias from the Shapeabilities Cinch and Go Poinsettia Etched Dies Etched Dies A Charming Christmas Collection by Becca Feeken.

I really love using the gorgeous embossed flourish from the Shapeabilities Candlewick Rosebud Etched Dies Candlewick Sampler Collection by Becca Feeken. It is so elegant and works well with a lot of different styles.

The corners are from the very beautiful Shapeabilities Annabelle’s Trousseau Layering Frame Medium Etched Dies Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken. This is such a versatile die set and one that I use a lot.

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Tis the season

On By patriciamanhireIn Amazing Paper Grace, Cardmaking, Christmas, Patricia's Creations6 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base or unmounted. Don’t worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we’ve found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Card making!

What’s a Christmas Cascade?
Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash – the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3″ motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That’s enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This “cardlet” size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see “Cardlets”

Today I am really excited to share with you another kinetic card made with the gorgeous new Amazing Paper Grace Holiday Word Blocks Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken and the Christmas Cascade Card Base Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken. The base frame is the really beautiful Amazing Paper Grace Shapeabilities Annabelle’s Trousseau Layering Frame Medium Etched Dies Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken. This is one of my favourite layering dies.

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

A Sparkling Merry Christmas

On By patriciamanhireIn Amazing Paper Grace, Cardmaking, Christmas, Patricia's Creations8 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base or unmounted. Don’t worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we’ve found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Card making!

What’s a Christmas Cascade?
Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash – the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3″ motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That’s enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This “cardlet” size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see “Cardlets”

Today I am really excited to share with you a kinetic card made with the gorgeous new Amazing Paper Grace Holly Frame Gala Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection from Becca Feeken and the Christmas Cascade Card Base Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection by Becca Feeken in a frame made using the Die D-Lites Adjustable Shadowbox Frame with 1/2″ Border Etched Dies Shadowbox by Becca Feeken. I have embellished this card with the beautiful poinsettias from the Shapeabilities Cinch and Go Poinsettia Etched Dies Etched Dies A Charming Christmas Collection by Becca Feeken.

Here is a wee video showing how the cascade elements work. I think this will be a die set I will use often.

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

A Sparkling Merry Christmas

On By patriciamanhireIn Amazing Paper Grace, Cardmaking, Christmas, Patricia's Creations4 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base or unmounted. Don’t worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we’ve found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Card making!

What’s a Christmas Cascade?
Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash – the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3″ motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That’s enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This “cardlet” size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see “Cardlets”

Today I am really excited to share with you a card made with the gorgeous new Amazing Paper Grace Snowflake Splendor Etched Dies Christmas Cascade Collection from Becca Feeken. I have embellished this card with the beautiful poinsettias from the Shapeabilities Cinch and Go Poinsettia Etched Dies Etched Dies A Charming Christmas Collection by Becca Feeken. These are perfect for Christmas cards. Finally I have added a small flourish from the Shapeabilities Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Flowers Etched Dies. I have also used trimmed one of the snowflake images to create some leaves around the poinsettias.

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

A Candlelit Christmas Card

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Heartfelt CreationsLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I have a Christmas card to share with you to get inspired to get started early on Christmas cards. I have used the gorgeous Candlelit Christmas collection for this card.

Due to shipping delays the new Tender Moments collection has been postponed and you can benefit by saving 15% on flower shaping bundles including the Christmas Poinsettia bundle.

Please visit Heartfelt Creations for more information here: https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/15-savings-on-flower-bundles

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Christmas Bells are Coming For Christmas

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Christmas, Dress My Craft1 Comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I am sharing three cards made with the beautiful Christmas Bells paper, motifs and dies from Dress My Craft.

I am really loving the Christmas Bells collection from Dress My Craft for making Christmas cards.  The papers are just stunning with a wide range of different colours and patterns for all Christmas card makers.  I have used gold accents to highlight the gorgeous reds, pinks and greens.

 

My first card is a shaker card which is complemented by the absolutely stunning Christmas Hangings bells and baubles die.  This comes with a decorative die and a background die but I only used the decorative die in gold card to make a statement.  This paired really well with the circle dies in gold.  I have used Micro Sparkling Dust, Ice Cubes, Snow White Flower Pearls and Frosted Sugar Powder for the shaker elements to create the effort of snow.

 

My second card is festooned with poinsettias and lilies that frames baubles, garlands  and the very cute images from the motif sheet.

My final card is a non-traditional pink and gold card featuring red and gold poinsettias on a pink and gold combination.

 

 

 

Products Used:

Soft Floral Oriental Paper

Floral Oriental Paper

Christmas Bells Paper Collection

Christmas Bells Motif Sheet

Poinsettia Flower Set

Create a Flower Die

Foliage Leaves & Foliage Die #9

Christmas Hangings Die

Christmas Ornaments Die

Nesting Circles – Basic Designer Dies

Crochet Lace Borders Die

Stripes Background Die

Drop Shape Wire Pollen – Pastel Yellow

Flower Pearls – Golden

Flower Pearls – Snow White

Pointed Thread Pollen – Yellow

Crystal Ice Cube

Frosted Sugar Powder

Micro Sparkling Dust Glitter

Satin Ribbon Twine – Red

Multipurpose Scoring Board 12” x 12”

Groove Golf Tools Set

Paper Trimmer 6” x 12”

Non-stick Craft Mat – Thick

Embossing Foam Mat

Teflon Bone Folder

Easy Cuts Machine

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

Penguin Choir

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Christmas, Heartfelt Creations3 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations and today I am sharing another cute Christmas card featuring the lovely Candy Cane Cottage collection.

Products Used:
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Designer Dries White Adhesive, 159951
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack, 478455
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Regal Frame & Accents Die, HCD1-7248
Christmas Poinsettia & Holly Die, HCD1-7249
Merry Moments Die, HCD1-7254
Season of Glee Die, HCD1-7255
Candy Cane Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-2105
3D Christmas Poinsettia Shaping Mold, HCFB1-478
Christmas Poinsettia & Holly Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3881
Merry Moments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3885
Season of Glee Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3886
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Nuvo Crystal Drops – Red Berry, NU667
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016

Other Products: 

Viva Décor Stamp Paint – Grass Green, Carmine Red, Iris Cardstock, White Fun Flock, White Cardstock

For more tips on creating with the Candy Cane Cottage Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/8Twf2bi7Lgk.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of green patterned paper 4 7/8”, sponge the edges with Leaf Green ink and adhere to the card front. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 3/4” x 6 3/4″ and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of light green patterned paper with the poinsettias and lights on the top right corner 4 3/8” x 6 3/8” and sponge the edges with Leaf Green ink and adhere to the white cardstock.

Die cut the outer decorative die from the HCD1-7248 Regal Frame & Accents Die set in white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder to the edges using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Using the inner plain edge die cut the inner layer out of light green patterned paper. Die cut the inner decorative die out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder to the die using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and then add this die to the plain cut green paper. Adhere to the front of the card. Cut a plain inner die out of white cardstock and adhere to the front of the card.

Stamp the penguin choir image from the HCPC-3885 Merry Moments Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add white flock to hats with Dries White glue.  Adhere to the front of the card as shown.

Stamp the snowball image from the HCPC-3886 Season of Glee Stamp setin Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock.  Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add to the feet of the penguins and add Dries White Glue and sprinkle with Crystal glitter.

Stamp the holly images from the HCPC-3881 Christmas Poinsettia & Holly Cling Stamp Setwith Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping paper. Colour with Red Geranium ink and Leaf Green and Olive inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Add green stamp paint with a damp sponge to the holly leaves and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear Glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the top right of the card top as shown. Add Red Berry Nuvo drops to the holly berries.

Stamp the poinsettia images from the HCPC-3881 Christmas Poinsettia & Holly Cling Stamp Setin Red Geranium ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Red Geranium ink and a touch of Leaf Green inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add Carmine Red stamp paint with a damp sponge and shape with the coordinating mold. Assemble and add Crystal Clear glue using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Add Heart of Gold Prills to the centres and over the holly leaves.

Stamp the small candy cane images from theHCPC-3886 Season of Glee Stamp set in Red Geranium ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Dries White glue to the white stripes and sprinkle with Crystal glitter.  Nestle the candy canes throughout the poinsettias.

Stamp the small candy cane images from theHCPC-3886 Season of Glee Stamp set in Red Geranium ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Dries White glue to the white stripes and sprinkle with Crystal glitter.  Nestle the candy canes throughout the poinsettias.

Die cut the small tag from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die and nestle under the poinsettias as shown.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

A Starry Glow

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Heartfelt Creations2 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations and today I have a relatively clean and simple card to share with you.  I am really enjoying using my Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and I am certainly getting a lot of practice.

 

Products Used:

Candlelit Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3882
Candlelit Poinsettia Die, HCD1-7250
Candlelit Christmas Paper Collection, HCDP1-2104
Starry Night Decorative Die, HCD1-7252
Intricate Swirl Frames Die, HCD2-7191
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack, 478455
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016

Other Products: 

iCraft Iris cardstock, foam tape, clear sparkles

For more tips on creating with the Candlelit Christmas collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/PJeFD_d3AiM.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10″ x 7″, score at 5″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5″ x 7″. Cut piece of dark blue paper 4 14/16″ x 6 14/16″ and adhere to front of card.

Cut an outer frame from the HCD2-7191 Intricate Swirls Frames Die set. Cut a piece of patterned paper with the candle 4″ x 6″ and adhere to the base frame. Add Frosting Powder around the flame with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Die cut the semi-circular snowflake frame out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder to the die with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the patterned paper as shown. Cut an outer frame from the HCD2-7191 Intricate Swirls Frames Die set and add Frosting Powder with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the base frame with foam tape. Die cut the tag from the paper using the tag die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere to the front as shown.

Stamp the large candle image from HCPC-3882 Candlelit Poinsettia Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the front with foam tape and Dries Clear glue.

To finish, add clear sparkles to the snowflake die.

Next week sees the release of the very cute and whimsical Candy Cane Cottage from Heartfelt Creations and you can see the preview here: https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/collections/2019-august-candy-cane-cottage

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia