It’s hard to choose Christmas stamp sets sometimes. There are so many out there, and they are so great that you just want to have them all! Visions of great Christmas cards dance through your head as you flip through the catalogs to pick the perfect sets that will wow your Christmas card recipients this year. Glitter or ribbon? Traditional colors or something different? Unique ones or all the same?
My favorite so far this year (that could change!) have been nature-themed ones. One of them is not even necessarily a Christmas stamp. But I knew when I first saw the catalog that it would be one of the first ones I bought. As a bonus, $3 from the purchase goes to help mental health organizations.
There are so many different things you can do with this set, and it’s perfect for those hard-to-design cards for men. Here is a card we did in my class in November. I love the layout, and the greeting could easily be changed to a birthday or thinking of you card.
The leaves in the background behind the deer are from another set I like. The Peaceful Boughs Bundle is so much easier to use than the last one they had. The branches come out easier from the dies, and are perfect for so many different projects. They would look beautiful in a bouquet of flowers as well as the traditional Christmas look.
Here is a simple card I made using the die cuts and the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper. I love the woodgrain paper. It is perfect as the backdrop to this spray of greenery and gives it that farmhouse feel. I also used retired glitter paper to add some sparkle to the card.
Finally, Itty Bitty Christmas makes the list. It comes in abundlewith some pretty cool die cuts as well. The stamps offer so many greetings to coordinate with all the different Christmas stamps you have, so it makes sense to add this one to your list. You can use it on cards, tags for gifts of food, or gift bags and tags. You could even decorate Christmas wrap with it.
I hope you will consider adding one of these stamp sets or bundles to your list this year. They are versatile and beautiful and I’m sure you will get many years of use out of them. I know I will be using them again!
Christmas is right around the corner, and sending out handmade Christmas cards is a great way to show your family and friends that you care about them. Stampin’ Up! is great about coming out with cute kits, especially around the holidays. And their Christmas card kit this year doesn’t disappoint.
I was excited to see the Christmas kit that Stampin’ Up! came out with this year. Although I loved last year’s kit, this one allows you to explore your creativity more. The Most Wonderful Time Product Medley offers just about everything you need to make lots and lots of cards this holiday season.
This kit offers 48 sheets of 6×6 paper (8 sheets each of 6 double-sided designs), an 11 piece photopolymer stamp set, a 6 piece die cut set, stickers, golden tinsel, and more! All you need to add is cardstock, ink, and creativity. And for some inspiration, here are some cards I made.
These two use some of the stickers in the kit. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that the deer was not a stamp! There are a couple different designs of the deer, and I just love them.
For these cards, I used the tinsel and star embellishment on the Christmas tree, and the presents were cut out of the Designer Series Paper. There is a stamp and die cut for presents, but I wanted the different shapes and sizes in the paper. I am thinking birthday cards for those present stamps, though.
I’ll be having more fun playing with this kit. Everyone on my list might end up getting a unique card this year instead of a generic one from the grocery store. If you end up buying this kit, post it on Instagram and tag me @papertreecreation. I would love to see your work!
As I said in a previous post, the Christmas Time is Here Designer Series Paperis absolutely beautiful and pairs well with the Heirloom Frames! It doesn’t have to be used for holiday cards as I showed in my last post. It does make fabulous ones though. Here are a couple I made.
These first two use the Heirloom Frames dies and embossing folder. I bought them when they first came out and just used them for the first time. So impressive! They really add a look of elegance to the cards. Especially when you use the foil paper. I used the Gold Delicata Metallica Ink on the first one. Unfortunately, that ink is not being carried over and is already sold out. Only thesilver is left.
I didn’t buy the Christmas Time is Here Suite because it’s on the expensive side, but I bought the paper by itself because it’s gorgeous and makes elegant Christmas cards. You can grab the paper by itself right here. I actually bought 2 packages because I know I will be using this for all kinds of different cards, and since it is only available for a short time I wanted to make sure I didn’t run out.
Just look at these beautiful designs! The gold foiling on the paper gives it a pretty sparkle that looks great on Christmas cards.
Because I only bought the paper and not the entire Christmas Time is Here suite, I cut out the flowers from the paper. If you don’t like fussy cutting, one of the die cuts in the suite will work on those bigger bunches, as well as on the stamped image. I think the bigger flowers make a stunning focal point for a card. I used the same bunch on these two but there is a cluster of 3 roses as well.
The Christmas Time is Here Bundle is only available for the month of November or while supplies last, so if you like this set don’t wait. It is a beautiful set.
I found myself in need of a wedding card for a friends daughter today. Time was short but I wanted something special since we have been friends with this family for many years. I had gotten the Christmas Time is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper but hadn’t used it yet. So I pulled it out to look at and it is absolutely beautiful! I didn’t get the bundle because I don’t usually like the way these detailed stamps work in the photopolymer. But I remembered that the First Frost was rubber and was similar so i used them instead. Here is the card I made.
Wedding card with Christmas Time is Here DSP and First Frost stamp set
I also used the Woven Heirloom Bundle frames and embossing folder. Doesn’t that look stunning embossed in the gold foil paper. Here it is in silver.
Wedding card using the Woven Heirloom bundle.
If you like the paper from the Christmas Time is Here Suite, order it soon. It is only available the month of November or while supplies last.
Advent is always a special time of year as we head into the Holiday Season. People have different traditions to start the celebration of Christmas. A fun way to celebrate Advent this year could be by purchasing the Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar Kit from Stampin’ Up! It’s a reusable calendar with little boxes to put treats or reminders in that will help you celebrate the season.
The kit is available from Stampin’ Up for a limited time only, so make sure you get yours soon! It should take about 45 minutes to make, and it’s a great Christmas craft for you to do with your kids.
Since it’s so cute, it’ll look darling placed on your mantle above your stockings, or by your dining room table so you can remember to open the boxes during your meals. There is a coordinating stamp set available, or you can use stamps you already have. This is a fun way to get your kids excited for the upcoming season.
This is what the little boxes look like once the countdown advent calendar is put together.
You can fill the boxes with little treats or presents, or put in Scripture verses that lead up to Christmas. Whatever you decide, it is a great way to celebrate the season.
Here’s a video that walks you through the process of making the kit. It also gives you a rundown of everything the kit includes.
If you purchase this kit and make it, be sure to post it on Instagram and tag me @papertreecreation so I can see your work of art! Plus, feel free to pin this to your Pinterest to save the tutorial for later!
The holiday season is upon us, and you’re on the hunt for gift ideas for your crafty friends and family members. We’ve all been there, standing in an aisle at a craft store, wondering if the new tool we found will be useful—or if it’ll end up in the trash a month later.
Thankfully, you’ve landed on a gift guide for crafters, created by an avid crafter and StampinUp! Demonstrator. AKA, an expert in all things scrapbooking and card making.
So let’s get started. This gift guide is full of ideas, from stocking stuffers to those die cut sets that your loved one has been drooling over. The best part? I’ll do my best to keep this post up-to-date on the most recent holiday deals so you can get the best price on your crafty Christmas gifts.
Stocking Stuffers for Paper Crafters ($10 & Under)
Sometimes, the smallest gifts are the best ones. Check out these inexpensive gift ideas for the card maker, stamper, or scrapbooker in your life. Most of them are everyday necessities, and they’re sure to be used frequently.
Paper Snips ($10.00) – These tiny scissors are perfect for delicate edges, like the ones needed for so many craft projects.
Take Your Pick Tool ($10.00) – This is a must-have for working with tiny elements like sequins and paper accents. It makes the life of any crafter much, much easier.
Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip ($9.00) – If you have a die cutter machine, you need to have one of these. No more fishing out little pieces of paper with your fingernails! Use this tool instead.
Bone Folder ($7.00) -This is a scoring tool to help crafters make perfect folds on their paper.
Simple Shammy ($8.00) – Stamping is messy. This reusable cleaning cloth is durable and will help keep stamps clean!
Stamp Cleaning Pad ($7.50) – This handy pad will remove Classic Stampin’ Ink and Craft Stampin’ Ink from photopolymer and rubber stamps.
Cleaning Pad Refill ($3.75) – Make sure your crafty friend never runs out of cleaning solution for their pad!
SNAIL Adhesive ($7.50) – This dispenses the permanent, double-sided adhesive that’s used in many paper craft projects.
SNAIL Refill ($4.50) – Buying the SNAIL Adhesive cartridge? Grab a refill, too.
Stampin Spritzers ($3.00) – This is the perfect tool for lightly spritzing color over paper for a paint-splatter effect.
Shimmer Paint ($8.00) – This will add a light shimmer to cards, scrapbook pages, etc. for a sparkling design. You can buy it in Champagne or White.
VersaMark Pad ($9.50) – Usually used for heat embossing and resist stamping, this tiny is a go-to tool for creating textured designs.
Sponge Daubers ($5.00) – It’s finger painting (or finger stamping) without a mess! You can use these to lightly dab ink onto projects or to partially-color a stamp.
Sponge Brayers ($8.00) – With a Sponge Brayer and some ink, you can use a lot of techniques to create things like watercolor or ombre effects.
White Chalk Marker ($3.50) – This little marker may look like chalk when applied, but it’s permanent. Great for teacher gifts or for white accents.
Stampin’ Dimensionals ($4.00) – These foam dots have double-sided adhesive, so you can make paper crafts that pop up from the page.
Looking for something bigger than everyday crafting essentials? Check out these great tools, stamp sets, and die sets that pair well with many of the items listed above. Any paper crafter would be happy to have these in their craft room!
Watercolor Pencils ($16.00) – Get 13 watercolor pencils that come in Stampin’ Up! Colors, so they’ll go perfectly with paper and ink sets.
Paper Trimmer ($25.00) – This is a literal must-have for paper crafters. Make cutting and scoring paper a breeze for all your scrapbooking and paper crafting adventures.
Stamparatus Bag ($29.00) – This bag was designed specifically to hold the Stamparatus and its accessories.
Heat Tool ($30.00) – This quiet tool will melt embossing powder and dry ink quickly.
Layering Ovals Dies($35.00) – Oval dies are great for images and sentiments. 15 different sized dies.
Stitched Rectangles Dies ($35.00) – Create cute frames and detailed edges with these dies. 13 different sized dies.
Layering Circles Dies ($35.00) – Add an extra touch to scrapbooks and cards with detailed frames and circles. 16 different sized dies.
Itty Bitty Greetings ($36.00) – For making greeting cards of all kinds, this is a versatile stamp set. The perfect gift for a card maker!
Stamparatus ($49.00) – This tool will help streamline the stamping process by allowing for the perfect alignment of stamps, creation of patterns, and much more.
A Wish for Everything Bundle ($67.50) – This is a set that has interchangeable stamps so you can create greetings for tons of holidays and special occasions.
Clear Block Bundle ($71.50) – Grab some clear stamping blocks that can be used with photopolymer stamps. This bundle comes with blocks of all sizes for easy stamping!
If you’ve ever stepped foot into your loved one’s craft room, you probably wondered how they manage to find more stuff to buy—and how you’re going to figure out what to get them for Christmas. Well, you’re in luck! These gifts were picked for you (and your crafter who has everything) in mind.
Most of these gift ideas are kits, meaning you can create sets of differently-themed cards, etc. From stamps to envelopes, these kits contain everything you need to make unique cards and fun projects (sometimes excluding things like ink).
Paper Pumpkin Subscription ($22.00/mo) – Since this is a monthly subscription box, it’s perfect for the crafter who has everything. Why? Because every box is something unique that hasn’t been seen before. It’s perfect for the paper crafter who has everything!
Looking Up Card Kit ($27.00) – With this kit, you can quickly create cards that will fit for any occasion. There are 5 designs and 15 card bases, so you’ll make 3 of each design.
For the Love of Felt Project Kit ($30.00) – This kit makes 12 cards that can be decorated with felt flowers and cute accessories.
Lots of Happy Card Kit ($35.00) – This cheerful kit comes with the tools to make cards fit for any occasion. You’ll be able to make 20 cards (5 different designs) and color them in with the included watercolor pencils.
Bird Ballad Suite ($94.25) – Make classy and sweet cards with this Suite. It includes everything you need to make tons of cards, and you get many of the needed tools at a discounted price.
Magnolia Lane Suite ($134.75) – Similar to the Bird Ballad Suite, the Magnolia Lane Suite offers a selection of Stampin’ Up! products that all go together to create beautiful, floral cards.
Stampin’ Up! Gifts for Crafters Who Have Everything
Paper Pumpkin Subscription ($22.00/mo) – The Paper Pumpkin Subscription is a monthly paper craft subscription box. Every month, you get a fun kit that gives you everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you’ll need to make a seasonal, cute little project.
Stamparatus ($49.00) – This is a must have for every stamper. You can do up to 4 images at a time for the perfect stamped image. Best on the market!
Stitched Rectangle Dies ($35.00) These stitched dies add that little extra something to your die cut, whether for a sentiment or an image. Definitely steps up you project.
And that’s it! I hope this guide helps you find the perfect gifts for the paper crafter in your life! If this helped you out, or if you’re a crafter looking to give people ideas for gifts for you, feel free to share this with your friends and family, or on your Pinterest!
I love making baby cards and the stamp set Sweet Baby makes adorable ones! Whoever the artist is for this set does an awesome job of capturing the cuteness of little ones.
I am going to be playing with this set this week so expect to see more baby cards. We are doing one of these cards for my Card Class in May. You get to pick the boy or the girl to make or you can do a gender neutral one.
I love the little headband in this one. I remember when my girls were little and I would put these on them. Of course they never stayed on very long which is probably good because they always made indents in their heads! But they did look cute.
This stamp set is great for scrapbooks too. That was my original intention when I first ordered it. My middle daughter loved her Johnny Jumper and one of the stamps shows that. I am pretty far behind on my scrapbooks so I will be holding onto this stamp set for awhile.
But it isretiring at the end of the catalog period so if you want it now is the time to get it.
Did you know there are two stamp sets that go with the Vases BuilderPunch, Vibrant Vases and Varied Vases? One is in the Annual Catalog and is still bundled for a 10% savings. The other, Vibrant Vases is in the Occasions Catalog. I just love it when you can get more use out of a tool!
Here is a card I made at our retreat using Vibrant Vases.
This was so fun to make. I used the Delicate Lace Edgelits on the gorgeous Share What You Love paper to make the loops for the sewing. These edgelits can get lost in the catalog. I almost missed them. Hopefully they will carry over because there are so many things you can do with them.
This is another idea for the edgelits. I just love the lacy and elegant look they give to a card.
I had another card using the Tea Together stamp and die set but couldn’t find it because my organization skills aren’t the best! My crafting space is very messy and I am working on reorganizing it. All my stuff is still laying all over the place since coming home from the retreat. I thought maybe I could organize while putting it away, but there is still too much to do up there!
Storage
Speaking of organizing, have you seen the new storage items from Stampin Up! I am so excited to get mine. They will be carrying over into the new catalog but they are warning us already that they may sell out. Storage is a hot item right now. I guess everyone wants to get organized!
So don’t wait too long to order. Go over to my store and add the storage items to start getting organized. And don’t forget to add the Varied Vases bundle and save 10%.
Have you seen the bundle Best Catch from Stampin Up! yet? I bought it awhile ago because these masculine sets have a habit of selling out toward the end of the catalog period (remember the tool set!). I just started playing with it at our Crafty Retreat this last weekend. What a great set to make those masculine cards! Especially if you have a fisherman in you family! Here are a couple cards I came up with.
I love this one because it looks like the fish is on the fishing line and gives it a 3D look when you pop it up. Plus it was fun to color.
This one is a little simpler to color but still fun.
I love this set and am already planning some scrapbook pages with it.
Have you seen the new storage system by Stampin Up? I am so excited to get this. I ordered it at the beginning of the week and am waiting for it to come in. I’m trying to organize my craft room and I think this will make my work space much more user friendly.
I think both these items are awesome and I don’t want you to miss out on them. The storage is going to be carried over into the annual catalog. But if you want Best Catch, don’t wait because there are no guarantees that it will make it to the next catalog.
I had fun making bath salts the other day. You know how it goes. You’re trying to clean your craft room and stumble upon a cool item and get sidetracked. In this case, it was the test tubes that I picked up on the clearance rack a while ago. I never know what to put in them so I never did anything with them. Then I thought Bath salts! So no more cleaning and actually made more of a mess!
I had some dried lavender and rose petals and just added them to some epsom salt with a little lavender essential oil. It smelled wonderful and I am looking forward to trying them.
I wanted to show you another card I made with the Tea Together set. I used vellum paper and notecards to make this and am very pleased with the way it turned out.
The picture doesn’t show how pretty it really is. My daughter just got married and she was my photography help! So I guess I’m going to have to learn to take my own now.
I embossed both the teapot and the flowers and leaves and then colored the teapot on the back with alcohol markers. Coloring on vellum can be a challenge because it doesn’t soak into the paper but rather sits on top of it. So I tried to leave little “pools” of ink to give it a old look. Then I centered the note card and glued it to the back of the vellum card. I love the lacy elegant look of the card.
This card would be perfect for the tea lovers among you.
I hope you will try this card. It is a little time consuming with the background embossing, but it is well worth it for the final product.
More Sale-A-Bration
There are now more options for FREE product during Sale-A-Bration! Starting today until the end of the month the list below has items that you can earn for free. Just be sure to use the numbers under the pictures when ordering and not the regular catalog numbers.
3rd release of free product for Sale-A-Bration
I think some of these products will disappear fast so don’t wait. Head over to my store and earn some of this product for free!
I just love the new embossing folder that is available in the new releases for Sale-a-bration! It is one of the most gorgeous ones to date and you are going to want it! I can’t wait to show you what you can do with it! It is called the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder and it is only available with a $50 purchase through the end of March. Hopefully it will be carried over into the new annual catalog. But just in case it isn’t, don’t miss out on it.
It makes a deep beautiful image that is perfect for a background. But I wanted to step it up a bit so I inked it up before running it through the Big Shot. I used the same color ink as the paper and this is how it turned out.
It is so beautiful! It adds more depth and is stunning. My pictures don’t show how pretty it is. Here is a card I made with it.
The embossed image is so pretty and the rose on it deserved the spotlight so I had an idea to cut the teapot out of it and came up with this.
It fit so perfectly. I’m sure I will be playing with this folder a lot more in the future.
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Thanks for stopping by and looking. Don’t forget to buy this folder before it is too late!
Today is Inspire Your Heart With Art day! What a great idea for a day. If it wasn’t so cold outside (we’re up to single digits now!) I would go to our local art museum. But if I don’t have to go outside, I’m not going to. So instead of looking at art, I decided to make some.
I have had this stamp set since it first came out. I loved the look of it and the die cuts, coordinating paper, and embellishments are awesome. But somehow it got pushed aside and I never used it. I actually used the embellishments on another card which made me decide to pull it out. Here is the card I made.
When I first saw this set I had a vision in mind for those little beads so it was fun to try to create it today.
Supplies
The actual card that made me pull out this set is one of the Sale-A-Bration sets that you can earn for free. If you purchase the the Sea of Textures bundle and buy either the DSP or the Sprinkles you would qualify to get the Hello Cupcake set free.
I just love that cupcake! The possibilities are endless for the different flavors you could use. Chocolate is next on my list.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope your heart is inspired by art today!
Did you know that today is National Polka Dot Day! Who knew? Well, obviously people who like polka dots. Polka dots are so much fun. They are so light, refreshing and…well, just fun! So I decided to do a card using them.
First I had to find paper.
Luckily Stampin Up! has a wide variety. Polka Dots come in all the color families we have, including the in-colors. They come in the handy 6X6 size
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I decided to do a Valentine’s Day card using the notecards and the Hey Love set. I’m going to be doing this card for a group of 10 -12 year olds, so I wanted something cute and that stamp set fits.
Such a quick and easy card if you need to make a bunch for a child’s class or event. And that skunk is too cute, as are the other images in the set. Makes me sad that my kids are past the age where they need cards like this.
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If you need some quick and easy valentines, this is a great set. It’s simple enough that your kids can help . Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Stop by again.
Did you ever see something and just know you had to have it. I felt that way when I saw the Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper. I love the look of vellum and the two designs in this pack are just gorgeous. I’m also a sucker for leaves so the other two patterns grabbed my attention too. Plus you get three of each sheet instead of the normal two. It quickly made it’s way into my shopping cart.
I was anxious to use it so I decided to use hearts since that was the theme of my class this month. Here is the card I made.
The stamp set Part of My Story is a Sale-A-Bration item so you can get it free with a $50 purchase. There are other wonderful item that you can earn too. Contact me if I can help or you would like a catalog. Or go to the Shop Now button and get this beautiful vellum for yourself.
I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping by.
