Washi Tape Christmas ~ Video

Now that the weather is colder, I am super inspired to get caught up on my Christmas card making.  It is my second week in a row entering the Merry Monday challenge.  My new goal is to participate each week in the Merry Monday challenge for the next 6 weeks.   By then I should probably be sending out my cards.

These were the first cards I made for the challenge.  Then I took a closer look at the challenge photo and realized I was supposed to do dry embossing, not heat embossing.

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Ooops.... It was an easy fix though.  I just pulled off the top layer and embossed over the sentiment.  The second take is even better than the first.

The gold card has an elegant look to it.   This time I die cut my sentiment instead of stamping it.

eta:  Last night I was looking in my inbox and discovered the new Virginia's View Challenge.  My card is right on trend with her metallics challenge, so I have to link it up there too.  Check out the AWESOME inspiration at her challenge site!

This simple design was so fabulous I decided to make it in another color scheme, and film a video for you.

Note-  If you are reading this post in an email or reader you may need to visit my blog to see the video below.

It was fun to play around with different colored cardstock and washi tape to achieve different looks.

At this point I'm not sure which one is my favorite?  Which one do you like the best?

Now I have 4 cards to add to my pile.  I'm not even tired of the design yet.   Perhaps I should pull out my red and green washi tapes and try for a couple more.  At this rate, perhaps I will be done with my cards early this year.  (ya, right, even I don't believe that one!)

Before I go...

If you haven't yet signed up for A Very Trendy Holiday 2.0 you will want to sign up this weekend.  The coupon code for StampNation members ends soon, and the BONUS Sketches PDF will only be available for those who sign up by Monday.

Click here to learn more about the Very Trendy Holiday card class

Click here to sign up for StampNation and grab your coupon code.

Be sure to check out Merry Monday Challenges and say goodbye to LeAnne Pugliese.   I'm so grateful to her for starting the Merry Monday Challenge blog and inspiring me throughout the year.  Without this challenge I doubt I would make any Christmas cards "out of season".  Her challenges and the design team's creation keep me motivated all year long.

Stampin' Supplies:

Gold Card:
Paper: Gold Foil, Very Vanilla Cardstock (Stampin' UP!)
Accesories:  Eliza Snowflake Die (Simon Says Stamp), Merry Script (Memory Box), Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape (SU)

Crumb Cake Card:
Stamps: Christmas Bliss (Stampin' UP!)
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Crumb Cake (Stampin' UP!)
Accessories: Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape (SU)

Lost Lagoon Card:
Stamps: Merry Christmas Message (Hero Arts)
Ink: Lost Lagoon (Stampin' UP!)
Paper: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: All Is Calm Washi Tape (SU), Eliza Snowflake Die (Simon Says Stamp)

White Card:
Stamps: Merry Christmas Message (Hero Arts)
Ink: Lost Lagoon (Stampin' UP!)
Paper: Silver Foil, Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: All Is Calm Washi Tape (SU), Eliza Snowflake Die (Simon Says Stamp)

Rainbow Christmas Stencil ~ A Very Trendy Holiday 2.0 Card Class Is Open ~ Video

A Very Trendy Holiday 2.0 opens today and I am so excited to share it with all of you!!! Tuesday I showed you the monochromatic version of this card inspired by the Stencil trend in cardmaking.  Clicky to check it out if you missed it.  Today I am back with the rainbow version.

Plus, as promised, I have another video for you.  ***Note, if you are reading this post in an email or reader you may need to go to my blog to view the video below.

I'm linking this up with the Merry Monday challenge.  This week the challenge is to use non-traditional colors.  I think this card fits, don't you.  Merry Monday is also a great resource for anyone wanting to jumpstart your Christmas creativity.

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Now, back to the class.

Class is OPEN!  I'm so excited the doors are finally open for A Very Trendy Holiday 2.0 !!!  Planning for this class began back in August and all the hard work has paid off just in time to get your Holiday card making mojo flowing.   Now you can get inspired to get your Christmas cards done in time to mail them out before Christmas.

Here is what the class has to offer

• Top Ten Trends for the 2014 Holiday Season
• 50 card/tag samples
• 19 videos (including 4 from me!)
• written tutorials 
• BONUS- Sketches

During this class you will learn from a top line-up of designers covering topics like these:

• Creative uses for dies
• Faux Watercoloring with Distress Markers
• Inlaid Die Cutting techniques
• Simple cards that pack a huge WOW
• How to make metal accent pieces
• Simple coloring with copics
• Emboss Resist techniques
• Watercoloring embossed images
• CASEing cards, but making them your own
• How to get perfectly aligned layers
• Masking Techniques
• and more!

As an added perk, StampNation members get a $10 off coupon.  Yes, this applies to new members too!  Click here to start your StampNation membership.

Ready to start the funnest class you've ever been in?  This is nothing like high school, my friends.  Click here to join in the fun.  Be sure to wait for your screen to change and log in after payment.

As an added bonus Catherine Pooler has given me one free class to give away!!!  Woot Woot!

To enter to win, just leave me a comment on this blog post telling me, "How many Christmas cards you would like to send out this year?"  

***Deadline to enter is Tuesday, October 28th at 9pm PST

http://www.catherinepooler.com/trendyholidayHN

Supplies:
Stamps: Christmas Sparkle (Clearly Besotted), Merry Christmas Messages (Hero Arts)
Ink: Fired Brick, Festive Berries - Peacock Feathers - Mowed Lawn - Evergreen Bough (Distress Inks)
Paper: Distress Watercolor Paper (Tim Holtz), Basic Black - Whisper White (Stampin' UP!)
Accessories: Cursive Merry Stencil (Memory Box), White Embossing Powder (SU), Mini Distress Tool (Tim Holtz), Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spritz (Tsukineko)

Trendy Tuesday ~ Stenciled Christmas

Are you ready to see my first official Trendy Christmas card of 2014?  A Very Trendy Holiday 2.0 begins on Thursday.  (Wednesday for StampNation members with a $10 off coupon)  In the meantime I thought I would show you a card I made that was inspired by the class.

Believe it or not, this would be an easy card to mass produce if you like all your Christmas cards to be the same.  Watch the video below to see just how easy it is.

Be sure to come back on Thursday, the official launch day, where I will have a special giveaway and a look at another card I made with similar supplies in a watercolor rainbow look.

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps: Merry Christmas Messages (Hero Arts)
Ink: Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass (Distress Inks), Black Onyx (Versafine)
Paper: Vellum Cardstock (SU), Distress Watercolor Paper (Tim Holtz), Whisper White Cardstock (SU)
Accessories: Cursive Merry Stencil (Memory Box), Glimmer Mist Pearl (Tattered Angels), Clear Embossing Powder (SU)