Lori's Corner "Origami" Flip Christmas Card Class

 My dear Demonstrator friend, Lori, invited me to participate again in her Christmas Spirit Club this year. I've been pretty busy with other things since the start of the year, but I finally was able to join in on Zoom with her and her customers.

She led us in the Corner "Origami" Flip Fold Card design.

I used retired products from last winter - the Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper. 
Cut 4 pieces 2.5" x 1-13/16"

Retired In Color - Cinnamon Cider for card base

Current Product - Real Red cardstock (for layer) and ink pad, and Basic White cardstock for tag and inner layer.

Retired 2-1/4" circle punch

Non Stampin' Up! product - 1/8" red satin ribbon for bows.

As I worked with the paper, it was fun to play with color and pattern to see what would result.

The three stamp sets I used were -

Encircled in Warmth - retired

Candy Cane Christmas (very retired)

Everything Essential - retired

Do you like Rudolph's shiny red nose? That's a Red Rhinestone for the bling!

It feels good to have a head start on this year's Christmas cards! If I'm really organized I will get them sent out early in the month this year. I totally missed last year (for the first time ever!) due to our Christmas on the Elbe river cruise my family took. It was worth it! So fun!

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Gingerbread and Peppermint Easy Gift Tags

As a demonstrator, we often buy multiple packages of Designer Series Paper because there are one or two sheets we fall in love with. Usually, each 12'" x 12" package only has 2 sheets per package. The 6" x 6" stacks often have between 4 and 6 of the same pattern. If we are planning for a class, multiple sheets are always needed. So what do you do with the rest of the paper in the package? Make tags!

I made over 40 package tags with Kraft Paper and assorted Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Papers. The twine I used is not a Stampin' Up! item, but I had a big spool, so wanted to use some up.

The kraft paper tags are 2" x 4". The Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series paper was cut to 1-3/4" x 3-3/4". Using the Gingerbread and Peppermint Dies made quick work of die-cutting the bell, ornament, and snowflake images. Stamp your favorite holiday greeting on Cinnamon Cider cardstock in Real Red ink, then punch out with the Double Oval Punch. Raise both the image and oval up on dimensionals. Use a regular hole punch for the twine to go through at the top.

I was able to group the tags into sets and give them away as thank you gifts to my customers earlier this month. They loved them! You know you don't have to always use them on packages, they can also be tied around the neck of a wine bottle or hand soap dispenser for easy gift giving. So many possibilities! Your friends and family will love the creativity and care that went into these tags. Make a bunch!

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Pillow Box Die Table Favors to Make

Stampin' Up!s Pillow Box Die is going to be a keeper for a long, long time in my die collection.  It can be used for many, many things. A table favor filled with candy, to sell at a craft show filled with chapstick, or for gift cards and more!

My sample was made using Kraft paper and a small piece of the Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper. The ribbon I used is retired, but any narrow ribbon will do.

I am going to recommend that you use a small 1" circle punch to punch a half circle in each of the end flaps just to make it easier to open if you are using thicker paper.

You can order the pillow box die here.

These three photos are from the July-Dec. 2021 Mini Catalog to help inspire you.

In case you missed my October post about using the pillow box die as a gift card holder, here's the link,

This pillow box die isn't just for Christmas, it can be used all year round! Think about all the possibilities! Once you make one, you won't be able to stop!

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Easy Origami Pocket Fold Treat Pouch

Need an easy treat holder? This origami pocket is perfect for a Ghirardelli Chocolate Square or a tea bag or even a gift card!

This sample was made by my downline Anne when we were together at OnStage at Home last month.

Anne used the Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper, plus a fussy cut tree from that same paper, with red rhinestones for added bling! The tree is raised up on dimensionals.

If you'd like to give this origami pocket a go, here's a link with a great explanation and drawings.

Pocket Origami

You can make a bunch of these and they would be fun favors for your Christmas Dinner table. You could also add your guests' names and it would become a place card too!

Happy Creating!

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Cross Over Gate Fun Fold Card

Back in September when I was receiving Birthday Cards from Debbie Henderson's Random Act of Kindness card club, this Cross Over Gate Fun Fold was one of the styles of cards I received. I had never seen this fun fold before, so I thought it would be a perfect one to give Lori and Anne when we were together for OnStage at Home.  They loved their cards! 

Since I am already in love with the Gingerbread and Peppermint Suite, it was easy to use some of the Designer Series Paper and pieces of the Memories and More Card Pack to build these two cards.

The secret to this card is how you glue the two front rectangles. Half of One rectangle is glued on the upper left front and half of the other rectangle on the lower right front.

First Card front with matching envelope flap.

Fully open inside of the first card.

Flipped over backside of the first card.

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The Second Card front with matching envelope flap.

Fully open inside of the second card.

The fully opened backside of the second card.

Did you notice the partial snowflakes are hidden behind the flaps to surprise when the card is opened?

Supplies used to make these cards:

Cinnamon Cider cardstock - cut 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", score at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8"

Real Red cardstock rectangles - 2-5/8" x 4"

Decorative pieces of Designer Series Paper or Memories and More Cards - 2-3/8" x 3-3/4"

Now you take it from here - Decorate and embellish as you would like.

Don't forget to add a 2-3/8" x 6" piece of Designer Series Paper on the back envelope flap to create a coordinated set. 

This Cross Over Gate Fun Fold Card has so many holidays and occasions that it can be used for. The only limit is your imagination. Give it a try!

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Cute Snowflake Holiday Card

I am still crushing on the Gingerbread and Peppermint Suite from the July-December 2021 Fall Catalog. This layout was inspired by Ann Krucek, but I changed up a bit with the ribbon and bow addition.

This Suite makes it so easy to create beautiful cards that are sure to be well received. The color scheme of Cinnamon Cider, Real Red, and Old Olive along with Basic White goes together very well.

Products Used to Create this Card:

Cinnamon Cider card stock card base.

Basic White 4” x 5-1/2” die cut with largest scallop contour dies -

then adhere to card base.

Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut 3” x 4-1/4”

Retired Basketweave Metallic ribbon combo pack - cut a 5-1/2" piece to wrap around DSP layer, scotch tape ends to back of DSP.

Basic White  2-1/2" square cut out with 2-1/4" Layering Squares die.

Frosted Gingerbread stamp set sentiment stamped in Real Red Ink. 

Adhere flat to DSP/ribbon combo.

Tie a separate bow and affix with glue dots next to the scalloped square as shown in the photo.

Use Gingerbread and Peppermint dies to cut out snowflake from DSP and raise on dimensionals.

Fussy cut two "mints" and glue one flat and raise one with mini dimensionals.

Finish with retired Cinnamon Cider InColor enamel dots.

Die cut one more snowflake and cut in half to replicate the inner card layer.

So there you go! One very cute card you too can make. Get these some of these products on sale between Nov. 16-18 by visiting my online store at the yellow box link below. Happy shopping!

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Extra Sweet Peppermint Gift Card Holder

Every holiday season there is always a need for a gift card holder for a last-minute gift to a friend or co-worker.  I think this design by Julie Gilson is absolutely darling. I did make mine a little different than hers by adding additional Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper on the backs of the center cardholder and the back of the "purse." Also added additional trim on the purse back too.

A few other tricks I did were: 1) I cut the purse handle hole from both layers at the same time ensuring they lined up precisely, right after I cut the two pillow box pieces out; 2) I used a very small piece of mini velcro to "close" the purse; 3) I used Adhesive sheets behind every intricate die I could; and 4) Use an extra tacky tape lint roller brush to pick up all the little pieces from the die-cuts. It works wonders!

Set of Gingerbread Dies

Products Used to Create this Gift Card Holder:

Pretty Pillowbox Die

Real Red Cardstock for gift card holder base

Gingerbread  Dies and Adhesive Sheets

Basic White Cardstock for snowflake, trim, and to/from tag

Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper

Retired Little Treat Label

Retired Candy Cane Christmas stamp set for To/From tag stamp

Real Red or Old Olive Ink for tag

Tear and Tape 1/8" width (not Stampin' Up! product) for assembling the gift card pocket

Liquid Glue

3/8" Ruffled Real Red Ribbon

Cut & Emboss Machine

Mini Dimensionals and Glue Dots

Retired - Fastener Tabs (Velcro) very small amount for closing the gift card holder.

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Here's a couple other ideas from the Fall Mini Catalog.

This pillow box favor is made with the 6" x 6" Kraft paper. I tried one similar and I have to say, it is going to take some getting used to, as it is very stiff paper.

This one is made using the Gingerbread and Peppermint 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.

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Better start making your list of everyone who will be receiving Gift Cards during this Holiday season, then purchase these items at my online store (link below) so you can be the hit of the holidays with your creative packaging!

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Yummy Gingerbread & Peppermint Gift Card Holder

Today wraps up my eight days of the Gingerbread and Peppermint Suite over the last two weeks here on my blog. I hope I've inspired you, and shown you a wide variety of projects you can make with this fabulous Suite. 

Everyone needs a Holiday Gift Card Holder! GCH's have become one of the easiest ways to give a loved one who has everything, a special treat! But you still want to make an impact with your gift, so this great holder would do the trick!

The flap is made with the largest Seasonal Labels Dies scored at one end and attached to the backside of the Basic White before you adhere to it.

I discovered that the gift card flap really wouldn't hide the gift card when closed, so that's why I turned it on end. It hides nicely under the Seasonal Label shape.

The mini velcro fasteners that I used below, are years old and I don't remember where I purchased them. However, our dear friend Amazon has something similar here. I would recommend you cut those 3/8" circles in half or even in fourths, so they will hold, but not rip the cardstock or DSP.

Products Used to Produce this Gift Card Holder can be purchased here:

Cinnamon Cider cardstock 

Basic White cardstock 

Real Red cardstock

Gingerbread and Peppermint 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (DSP) 

Gingerbread Dies

Seasonal Labels Dies

Layering Oval Dies

Frosted Gingerbread Stamp Set 

Real Red Ink

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Dimensionals and Stampin' Seal adhesive

Tiny piece of mini velcro (see Amazon link above.)

Don't forget to cover the outer flap of your Basic White Envelope with a piece of matching DSP that's 2-3/8" x 6" and fussy cut off the excess.

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Thanks so much for stopping by this week. Next week I'll be sharing the six card designs from my Stamp and Chat classes I'll be hosting this weekend. Come back and take a peek.

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Perfect Pop Up Gingerbread & Peppermint Card

Ding-a-ling Christmas Gingerbread Cookies are ringing on this darling card using the Gingerbread & Peppermint Suite. I love how the card front has the gingerbread and peppermint right on it! I've been making fun fold cards this week. Today's card is an inside Pop Up inspired by LeeAnn Greff a while back.

I had to hold the card closed for the photo so it didn't spring open!

This inner pop-up is made with a 6" x 6" piece of Basic White cardstock. You can accent it however you like, but I think my arrangement is very "balanced" and pleasing to the eye.

Don't forget to cover your envelope flap too. It's made all the difference!

Shop for the Products I used in this Pop-Up Card here:

Cinnamon Cider cardstock 

Basic White cardstock 

Real Red cardstock

Gingerbread and Peppermint 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (DSP) 

Gingerbread Dies

Seasonal Labels Dies

Frosted Gingerbread Stamp Set 

Real Red Ink

Gingerbread and Peppermint Memories and More Card Pack

3/8" Sheer Real Red Ribbon

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Dimensionals, Glue Dot, and Stampin' Seal adhesive

Basic White Envelope with a piece of matching DSP that's 2-3/8" x 6" to cover the outer flap and fussy cut off the excess.

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