Here I go again using that designer paper that I didn’t like. Sheesh! Never say never, right? For not liking Stampin’ Up!’s Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper I sure can’t get enough of it! It has definitely grown on me.
When I think of Christmas colors I definitely think red and green with blue and white coming in second. Even though I like this Whimsy & Wonder designer paper I do still have trouble thinking of pink as a Christmas color. What about you? Are the traditional Christmas colors your go-to colors for those holiday cards or are you more open minded and can think pink?
This card looks like a regular card that you open either from the side or the bottom. Well, it’s not! Check out this second picture and you can see where the fun fold comes from for this card.
The focal point of the card is the part that opens! Now, you could have just had the focal point as the focal point on a regular-styled card but where would the fun be in that?
The stitched scallop rectangle die that pretty much makes the card is from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. This set of dies is one of my favorites with 6 different sized stitched rectangles and 4 different shaped stitched labels. Definitely a useful set of dies!
Don’t forget the inside of your card! As you can see, I added a thin strip of a different pattern of designer paper (from the Whimsy & Wonder pack). It’s just enough to draw your eye. Since I didn’t use a stamp set on the card itself I needed to find the perfect sentiment from my stash. And I did!
With the wrapped package design on the front of the card, this sentiment from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set was….perfect! Isn’t it fun when things come together so perfectly?
Here are a few dimensions for you:
Mint Macaron cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ x 3 1/8, scored at 4 1/4″
Polished Pink cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″, 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ die cut with the largest scalloped rectangle die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
Basic White cardstock: 2 7/8″ x 4″
Designer Paper: 3 3/4″ x 2 5/8″, 1/4″ x 2 7/8″
Despite this card not being made with “traditional” Christmas colors I just may have to make a few more to send out this year!
Have you started thinking about your Christmas cards for this year? It’s never too early!
Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!