Christmas Bear

 I just love this bear and can not help but make cards using this stamp set, Under the Stars.

I paired it with the new Season of Hugs stamp set from the new 2010 Holiday mini catalog. It is meant to be an accessory stamp set for the Build a Bear set but works great with my bear.
I stamped each image on all the different colors and cut and pasted them together. Don't forget to add your BLING BLING on the tree, using the self sticking Jewels Basic Rhinestones.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Holiday Mini Sneak Peek

Are you getting excited about the new Holiday Mini?
Well here is a sneak peek.

This is a very simple card created with the Level 2 Hostess stamp set Peaceful Season and the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper.

Crafted by Gina Dygert

Convention Swap " Let it Snow"

Well I am in Salt Lake City Utah for the week. Really cramming to make card fronts and 3D swaps and can't forget about Convention gifts for friends. Here is one of my Swaps.  


With the heat lately I thought I would created something that brought cool thoughts. 
I am sure you are thinking I am crazy to say "Let it Snow".

Using the Playful Pieces stamp set (a Level 3 Hostess stamp set) I created this adorable snow man.
You will need to punch out 3 circles from copy paper. Cut those circles using the 1", 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" circle punches.
Sponge around the outer edges of the circles with Bashful Blue Classic Ink, a little more heavy handed. Lightly sponging the inner part of the circle.  Then add all of his accessories from the Playful Pieces stamp set to complete the look. Just love it.
The words are from Punch Pals stamp set.

This is a very simple card, only 2 layers. Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock. To add a little depth I dragged the Whisper White card stock through Early Espresso Classic Ink (just the edge to add a thin line). It gives an illusion of a third layer of card stock.

No Stampin' Dimensionals on this card. Doesn't happen often:)

I also down scaled this card to create an ATC sized swap.

Created basically the same as the full size card. Except I used smaller circle punches. The 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" circle punches. I also had to hand draw the eyes, mouth and buttons.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Delightfully Decorations Christmas Card

One more card made by my downline, Shannon Freeman.  

What a simple and festive Christmas card. She used the Delighfully Decorative stamp set and Ornament punch. These items are only available in the Holiday Mini Catalog until January 4th. Don't miss out on your chance to get an ornament punch. I have used the ornament punch (item number 116794) to create many different shapes. Order yours before it is too late.

 

Hand Stamped by Shannon Freeman

Snow Buddies Christmas Card

Another great card from my down line. This one was made by Jennie Hott. 

I just love the snowmen from Snow Buddies a Level 2 Hostess stamp set. I will miss these adorable snowman (Only available until January 4th).

Contact me today and I will let you know how you can receive your own Snow Buddies Stamp set FREE!

What a great job Jennie did cutting out these snowmen. Love the snow sparkles under their feet. Glitter all the way BABY! 

Hand Crafted by Jennie Hott

Candle Christmas Card

Merry Christmas to you all! 

 Create these beautiful candles by using the Stampin' Up Table Setting Bigz XL Die. Sponge around the edges for depth.

The words are from the Christmas Greetings Stamp Set. 
The Holly leaves might look familiar. They are similar to the ones on my Gingerbread Recipe card . They are created using the Wide Oval punch and Large Oval punch.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert 

Sparkly & Bright Christmas Card

One of my favorite thing about Christmas is Christmas cards. 

This is a cute card I received from my down line Ingrid Ward. 

LOvE it! 

I also like it when the card includes a picture. Her kids sitting on Santa was so precious. 

For her card she used the Sparkly& Bright stamp set and the Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper. And Of course Sparkly glitter. 

Hand crafted by Ingrid Ward

Cold & Cuddly Chocolate holders

Here's some LOVE to keep you warm.

 
What a cute saying for a candy holder. I love the little penguin from the Cold & Cuddly stamp set. Using my Stampin' Write markers I was able to give this image lots of color. 
You can make 4 holders out of 1 sheet of card stock. First score your paper on the 8 1/2" side at 3", 6", 6 1/2", 7 1/4", and 7 3/4" then cut on the 11" side making each piece 2 3/4" wides.  The Word Window punch makes a great slot to put a piece of nice chocolate in. 
My son and I made many of these to be given out to his friends. Just a little something to let them know we care. 
 I forgot to mention that this Stamp is only available until January 4th. Don't forget the Holiday Mini Catalog items are only available until January 4th. So place your order today by visiting my website at www.ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net


Hand crafted by Jonathan and Gina Dygert

The More the Merrier Christmas Window Card

Here is a different type of card, a Window Card.

To create this card you will need to cut a 1 1/2" strip of Window Sheet to replace a portion of the base of your card. 

Adhere it the the base with Two-Way glue, overlapping it a 1/4" on each side. Dress it up with some Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper.  
The Heard From the Heart stamp set is a wonderful size to be seen through the window.

If you would like to learn how to make this card contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Thanks Norma for sharing this idea.

Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe Card

I need to get baking today. I love to have Orange Cranberry Bread for Christmas Breakfast. 
This is a wonderful recipe. 

*Just a little secret on chopping cranberries: I usually keep my Cranberries in the freezer and chop it with a food chopper. 

This recipe card is crafted by using the Soft Holly wheel on Garden Green card stock. To create cranberries I punched 1/2" circles out of Real Red card stock and sponged them with Rich Razzleberry Classic ink. 
The orange slices are created with the Tart and Tangy stamp set. Stamped in Pumpkin Pie Classic ink on Whisper White card stock, punched pieced out with 1" circle punch and layered in a  of Pumpkin Pie card stock punched out with the 1 1/4" circle punch.
Hand stamped by Gina Dygert.

Dasher Christmas Card

Here is a simple card created using the Christmas Punch and Dasher stamp set.

Stamp this reindeer onto a piece of Very Vanilla card stock. Using Dazzling Diamond glitter and Two Way glue, glittered up his antlers. 
Tap the "A Merry little Christmas to you " stamp into the Garden Green Classic ink, then punch it out with the Wide Oval punch. Layer it on a piece of Real Red card stock cut with one of the Stampin' Up Lots of Tags Sizzlits 4- pack dies. Don' t forget to layer it all on a  piece of Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert.

Scenic Season Christmas Card

Only 6 More days until Christmas!

I can't believe it is almost Christmas. I made this card to send to most of my Family and some friend. It was an easy card to mass produce. 

Using the Scenic Season stamp set inking up the Trees with Garden Green Classic Ink(mask over the words before you ink). Then I wiped any ink off the bird. Ink up the bird with a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker. Now stamp it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock(4 1/2 x 3 1/4). I used the Seasons Greetings from Many Merry Messages stamp set.  Stamping on a separate piece of Whisper White card stock.  Cutting it out and mounting it on. To get a nice snowy effect, Two way glue and Dazzling Diamonds on the tree and ground. I tried to image where snow would be on a tree. 

Makes me think of all the snowy Christmas I have seen as a child. 
Wouldn't it be great to have a white Christmas. One can only hope:)

One of my Christmas Traditions is to include a Christmas Picture into my Christmas card. These are my wonderful sons, and my cat and dog. I thought this turned out to be a good picture. Everyone seemed to want to look out towards the camera.  
Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Snow Swirled Ornament Christmas Card

Yet another card from my Snow Swirled Pre-Purchase Class. This was one of my favorite Pre-Purchase Classes of the year. 

I used the snowflakes from the Snow Swirled stamp set to decorate the ornaments. 

This a quick and simple card with a little embossing. 

Sponging the edges of the ornaments to give a little dimension. 

This adorable candy cane striped paper is from Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Snow Swirled Christmas card

 Here is another project using the Snow Swirled Stamp set.  The intent was for the snow to be waving in. It isn't as easy to see the shiny parts of the card in this photo.

It was a fun card to create. Using only the snowflakes from the set we stamped, embossed, stamped, embossed, stamped and embossed. It really gives it a layered look.

Supplies: 

card stock:Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White 

ink: Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip Classic;Whisper White craft: versa mark

accessories: Ticket punch; White and Iridescent Ice Embossing powder; Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Snow Swirled Christmas Wreath card

Would you believe this wreath is made out of snowflakes?   It is! The Snow Swirled Stamp Set!

This was one of the beautiful cards we did at my Snow Swirled Pre-Purchase Class. 

At a Pre-Purchase Class You receive a stamp set and make 5 different projects with that stamp set.  So not only do you get the stamp set but you have 5 ideas of what to do with it.

My stamp Club members receive a discount on this class.  It is just one more reason to join my Stamp Club. 

Contact me for more details at ginadygert@yahoo.com 

My next Pre-Purchase class will be on January 24 from 1-5 PM. Click here for more details.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Delightful Decorations Christmas Card

I have seen many cards  cards where the ornament has been punched into the base of the card. 

This is my version. I used the  words from Many Merry Messages stamp set and the ornament stamp from Delightful Decorations stamp set. 

The base of the card is Real Red card stock. Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper is placed on top of Soft Suede card stock.

 

To complete the card, the Ornament punch is punched into the bottom of your card. Punch in just far enough not to be close to the edge. Then close the card and put your ornament through the punched window. This is the easiest way to line up the ornament.

Hand Crafted By Gina Dygert

Sweet Season Candy Bar

A Beautiful way to dress up a plain candy bar. 

 

This is a Hershey Bar wrapped with Chocolate Chip card stock followed by Merry Moments Designer Series Paper trimmed with a 1/4" strip of Real Red card stock. I stamped with Stampin' Write markers and the Sweet Season stamp set onto Very Vanilla card stock then punched it out with the Wide Oval punch and then sponged around the edge so it wouldn't look so stark. 

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Pick a Petal Christmas Angel

I have made several variations of this Christmas Angel using the Pick a Petal stamp set. 

Remember you do not have to use a set the way it was intended. This one was to make flowers. I like the beauty it adds to her dress. I have also made a Get Well card featuring this set before. 

Do you own this stamp set? I would love to see what you have made using the Pick a Petal stamp set. 
I might even post your cards here on my blog (with your permission). Send your creations to ginadygert@yahoo.com

*I have added another picture to show you another view. She is a Christmas tag. Her Halo is made from punching a 1" circle punch into a Brushed Gold card stock. Then punch a 1 1/4" circle punch around it.
Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Big on Christmas II Christmas Card

Here is another  real quick Christmas card using the Big on Christmas Stamp Set and the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper. Stamping the image on a piece of Garden Green card stock, cutting out just the tree. Use Stampin Dimensionals and Dazzlin Diamonds glitter to make the tree Pop.

Enjoy making your Christmas cards. 

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Wandering Words with Neighborhood Jumbo wheel Christmas Card

Here is another Christmas card made using the Santa and reindeer stamp from the Wandering Words stamp set.

This card the sky is sponged, a circle  stencil for the moon and the sky around. To get the houses I wheeled the Neighborhood Jumbo wheel in Whisper White craft ink onto Basic Black Card stock. Then cut out the houses leaving ground to connect the house. Flip it over before adhering it to my card. This way there are no lines showing. 

I then glittered the tops of the house and the ground using Two Way Glue and Dazzling Diamond Glitter. 

Now it looks like a real winter scene.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert