Curvy Gnome Christmas

Is this darling gnome casting his spell on you?  I just love how his wand is helping this card be "bright" and merry. Using the color combination of Pretty Peacock, Merry Merlot, and Very Vanilla makes a striking holiday card for the gnome lovers in your life. Don't let him get away!

The new early release Curvy Christmas Stamp Set and Curvy Dies are available to order now at my online store. They will be in the Jan.-June 2021 Mini Catalog, but you can get these products now!

HOT TIP #1: Cut a 3" x 6" piece of the Designer Series paper (DSP) with the Curvy Dies. By having more paper than you really need it allows you to position the curves so they are a perfect match. After stamping your greeting, then you can adhere the DSP to the Very Vanilla and trim the edges with paper snips.

HOT TIP #2:  Before you adhere your Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the Very Vanilla, lay your word stamp down on your Very Vanilla and position it where it looks best. Then press Clear Block I down on your stamp and you will have it perfectly aligned with the curve of your DSP.

A close up of Mr. Gnome!  Also one of the Curvy Dies that I used is hard to see because of the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper I used, but I have to say I needed to find a way to deal with all the little pieces that are left after you use the  curvy die.  

HOT TIP #3: I used the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to draw the line with a ruler to make the gnome hold his wand.  I also always use the brush end of this marker to go around the edge of my fussy cut shape just in case I accidentally leave a little bit of white paper showing. I really like how it gives the shape a finished, well-cut look.

HOT TIP #4: Get yourself one of the extra sticky lint rollers and use it to quickly and easily pick up all the little pieces left behind on your die cutting machine, work space, or floor.  You'll love it if you use glitter as well. So worth the money!

Here are the products used in today's project. Click on any link and you'll be directed to my online store for purchase.

 

Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (English) [158396] $148.50	Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English) [153322] $19.00	Clear Block I [118488] $12.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $8.75	Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper [150429] $14.50
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] $3.00	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154880] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $9.00	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $9.00	Pretty Peacock Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker [149559] $4.50
Pretty Peacock Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149538] $4.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Unfortunately the star punch is retired, but maybe you have something similar to use to make the gnome's wand.

Thank you for visiting today!  Leave a comment, I love to hear your thoughts!

As always, thank you for choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!!

 

Snowflake Splendor Gnome

Here's my last gnome card of 3 I'll be sharing with you this week. But don't let that stop you from thinking of other ways to use this set. 

I've already seen these darling gnomes transformed into Halloween gnomes, or other holidays just by tweaking their hats or changing the color scheme and Designer Series Papers you might use with them.  That is one of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! customer - you have so many choices of ways to make cards that are unique to your style and your needs. I'm happy to help you to learn how to use Stampin' Up! products. They are high quality and well made.

If you know someone who LOVES snowflakes AND gnomes then this is card you should make for them. It will be mantle worthy!

Let's Create This Card!

1. Cut Pacific Point cardstock 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", score at 4-1/4"

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 3-3/4" x 5".

3. Cut Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper 3-5/8" x 4-7/8". Adhere this layer to the Whisper White and then to the card base.

4. With a 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" piece of Pacific Point cardstock, run it through your die cutting machine with the second to the largest scalloped rectangle die.

5. Cut Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper 2-1/2" x 3-5/8". Adhere this layer to the Pacific Point scalloped rectangle layer, and then raise with Dimensionals onto the card base as shown.

6. Cut out the Balmy Blue Glimmer paper with the 3" x 4" scalloped oval die (approximate size).

7. Cut out a piece of Whisper White cardstock 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" and stamp the gnome image with the Memento Black ink.

8. Color the gnome image with the Stampin' Blends markers: 

Dark Balmy Blue, Light Gray Granite, Dark Night of Navy, Light Mint Macaron, Light Petal Pink.

Then run image through your die cutting machine with a plain oval die that is slightly smaller than your scalloped oval shape.

9. Affix gnome layer and glimmer paper together using Stampin' Seal adhesive. Raise those layers off of previous layers with Dimensionals.  Place Snowflake Sequins around gnome as desired. Finish off with bow tied from Snowflake Splendor ribbon. It's a little stiff but will soften up a bit as you work with it. Affix with glue dots.  Pat yourself on the back! Great job!

Product List  - By clicking on the photos these items can be purchased at my online store.

Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English) [153322] $19.00	Clear Block I [118488] $12.00	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350] $8.75	Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] $11.50	Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper [153513] $5.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $9.00	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830] $9.00	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886] $9.00
Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154891] $9.00	Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154889] $9.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Layering Ovals Dies [151771] $35.00
Snowflake Splendor 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon [153548] $7.00	Snowflake Sequins [150443] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

I hope you've enjoyed learning how to make these three gnome holiday cards from the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set. They were fun to design for you.

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