Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.
Week 4: Traditions of Christmas cards
These handmade cards features the Traditions of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP).
A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THESE CARDS
There are no fancy folds with any of these cards. Showing the simple beauty with the gorgeous papers and gold accents.
How you can re-create this card
1. Create the base – a Thick White card base, 21cm x 14.9cm, scored @ 10.5cm.
2. Add texture – card 3 has some dry embossing using the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder.
3. Layering – always adds wow. Whether you add full layers or smaller layers at different angles like Card 2, can change to entire look of your card. Card 1 has layers with the diecut arches dies to frame the focal image. Card 3 has a gold foil frame which is from the Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack.
4. Add the sentiment – each card has one of the Greetings for You Mix and Match Ephemera Pack added on Mini Dimensionals. These are card weight, gold foiled and adhesive backed for easy application.
5. Finishing touches – some Traditional Sparkling Sequins always add sparkle.
Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!
Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.
Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Theresa Gerrard.
The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.
Product List
Stamps: None
Dies: Everyday Arches, Stylish Shapes
Paper: Basic White, Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP, Gold Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack, Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
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Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia 
Beautiful cards Kate to feature this gorgeous paper and you’re right there is no need for any fancy folds. Love all of the gold bits especially the sentiments, which I must go and have another look at.
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Beautiful cards Kate. I think this is what Christmas cards are all about, beautiful products and elegance.
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Three gorgeous cards Kate. Like you, I adore this speciality DSP. Your cards certainly showcase the DSP so beautifully. Love the way you have also integrated the Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera and the Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera. All so wonderful. xxx
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Kate, these three cards really do showcase the simple beauty of this gorgeous DSP with its gold accents. They are all equally gorgeous!
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