Welcome to the 2021 edition of Heart of Christmas brought to you by the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. This year, we will be showcasing all the fabulous seasonal supplies that Stampin’ Up! have on offer, on a weekly basis and in the form of a Blog Hop.
My cards:
Last week in honour of World Card Making Day on Saturday 2 October, I set the ladies in my class Facebook group, a sketch challenge.
In the lead up to the weekend I posted a card to the group each day, as additional inspiration.
Then on WCMD I posted a video in which I made my fifth and final card (not a Christmas card, so not shown here). The ladies were encouraged to craft along. The feedback has been fabulous with more than 20 cards being posted to the group by the members. Everyone really got into the swing of things and happily commented on each other’s cards, offering encouragement and support. They have really missed card making together. It was such a success, I would consider additional group challenges in the future.
card no.1:
My first card, which is my favourite, features the Evergreen Elegance bundle and the Wintry embossing folder. I LOVE Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent and they are perfect for stamping these more traditional style Christmas trees.
card no.2:
For card number 2 I used the Sweet Little Stockings bundle and the coordinating designer series paper Sweet Stockings. I really like this large stitched die and can see myself using it on lots of cards.
card no.3:
Whimsy & Wonder was the focal suite for card number 3. It is a little hard to see in the photo but the Mint Macaron garland on my Mossy Meadow tree has been painted with Wink of Stella for that added bit of sparkle.
card no.4:
And, for my final card I used products from the Painted Christmas suite. I brushed over the stamped red berries with my Wink of Stella for some glitz and glamour. It is a very pretty card in real life. I love all shades of green so this designer series paper really appeals to me. It is just so easy to create lovely cards when you are working with such beautifully coordinated products and colours.
Art With Heart Team | Heart of Christmas blog hop:
It’s now time to hop on over to our next participant, the lovely and talented Catherine Proctor. I can’t wait to see what she’s made this week!
If at any time you find a broken link, please head to the blog of Tina Gillespie who is this week’s host of the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop. There you will find the list of all who are participating this week.
Enjoy the rest of the hop and thanks for stopping by this week. I hope to see you back here next Monday, when the team will have more of their inspiration and wonderful creations to share with you.
In the meantime if you would like a copy of either the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue or the July – December 2021 Mini Catalogue please contact me and I will pop one in the post for you.
Michele.
My list of products:
Ink
- Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad [155576]
- Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089]
- Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111]
- Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [147104]
- Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084]
- Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad [147117]
- Soft Succulent Classic Stampin’ Pad [155778]
Card Stock
- Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228]
- Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230]
- Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681]
- Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock [155575]
- Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605]
- Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344]
- Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086]
- Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683]
- Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock [155777]
Tools & Adhesive
- Adhesive Sheets [152334]
- Blending Brushes [153611]
- Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
- Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
- Paper Trimmer [152392]
- Simply Shammy [147042]
- Sponge Daubers [133773]
- Stamparatus [148187]
- Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
- Stampin’ Seal [152813]
Ribbon & Trim
Accessory
Lovely cards, Michele and a great way to showcase coordinating products. I think the last one is my fave.
What a great set of cards. My favourite is defs the first. Such a great inspirational sketch too
Wow, what a fun collection of cards. You have done a great job with the sketch as they are all so unique. I think the last painted Christmas one is my fave.
What a fantastic idea Michele! I love the way each card looks so different and the soft greens of your first card are simply sublime!
Wow, Michele, these are awesome. What a great sketch to use and they all look so different in their own way. I can’t pick a favourite, that’s for sure!
Such a great sketch layout Michele. I really love how each one looks completely different. Gorgeous!
A beautiful set of cards Michele and great way to show your customers the different papers and sets from the Mini catalogue. I’m partial to green colours so adore your first card with the embossed back panel and stamped trees.
Great idea for World Card Making day. Love seeing your 4 cards made from the one sketch.
Oh my goodness, what a smorgasbord of beautiful cards, Michele! The first one is my standout favourite, too … for the same reason as it is yours. I love how you’ve used this sketch to create such different-looking cards, and by using SU! products so beautifully. I love them all!
Great activity for WCMD, I love the cards you’ve made from the sketch. I’m sure your ladies had a wonderful time
Oh, wow, what a great idea for a challenge! Your cards are all so wonderful, but I think the last one is my favourite. It’s a tight race though!