Festive Friday: Let’s Decorate the Season

Leave a comment April 11, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Festive Friday card brings together soft winter textures and a heartwarming holiday message using the Sophisticated Sled stamp set. A delicate wreath, charming cardinal, and touches of shimmer make this an easy yet elegant design for the season.

Card Details:

The little cardinal, hand-colored and popped up with dimensionals, adds just the right pop of festive red.

The wreath and sentiment are from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set, stamped in Lost Lagoon and Pebbled Path.

I layered the panel on Timeless Plaid DSP, which gives a cozy, wintery background in soft blues and taupes.

Basic Beige ribbon adds warmth and texture, while Blooming Pearls and Pearlized Enamel Effects give a lovely shimmer to the wreath.

Why You’ll Love This Card:

✔ Clean, classic layout that’s easy to replicate
✔ Subtle sparkle and texture elevate the design
✔ Perfect for winter greetings and holiday cardmaking

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Festive Friday #13 – Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas!

Leave a comment April 4, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to another Festive Friday! This week’s card is a cheerful and bold Christmas design featuring some incredible Last Chance products. If you’ve had your eye on the More Wishes Stamp Set or the Take a Bow 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper, now is the time to grab them before they’re gone for good!

Card Details:

For this festive design, I combined bright, classic Christmas colors with fun typography and fussy-cut details:

The holly leaves were fussy cut from the DSP, and I added dimension with Cherry Cobbler Pearl Berries to give the card a little extra holiday sparkle!

The sentiment features “merry” from the More Wishes Stamp Set, stamped in Real Red Ink on white die-cut panels.

The bold “CHRISTMAS” is heat embossed in White Embossing Powder on Real Red cardstock, creating a striking contrast.

The beautiful Take a Bow 6″x6″ DSP serves as the background, adding a festive flair with its starry green pattern.

Why You’ll Love This Card:

✔ Simple yet striking layout that makes a big impact

✔ A perfect way to use Last Chance products before they retire

✔ Great for mass-producing Christmas cards with a handmade touch

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I hope this card inspires you to get a head start on your Christmas cardmaking. Let me know what you think in the comments! Would you recreate this design?

Festive Friday #12 – Celebrate the Season with Last Chance Deals!

Leave a comment March 28, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Happy Festive Friday, crafters! This week, I’m highlighting some incredible Last Chance Items—the Iconic Imagery Stamp Set and Dies, paired beautifully with the brand-new Textured Notes Dies. Plus, these Last Chance Items are on sale for a steal of a deal, so don’t miss out! 🎄✨

How It Came Together:

This card came to life with layers of Textured Notes dies in Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, and Pool Party, creating an ombré look that’s both modern and festive. The Iconic Imagery Stamp Set adds extra charm with its snowflake images, stamped in Pretty Peacock Ink on Pool Party cardstock before being die cut for dimensional details.

The sentiment, “Celebrate the Season,” is heat-embossed in white on Lost Lagoon for a bold, frosty focal point. To tie everything together, I added Pretty Peacock sequins for a touch of holiday sparkle!

Why You’ll Love This Card:

✔ Easy to recreate with bold, geometric details
✔ Perfect for creating modern and elegant holiday cards
✔ Features a sophisticated ombré color palette

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Iconic Imagery Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $28.00	Iconic Imagery Dies $32.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00
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💬 Would you try this color palette for your holiday cards? Let me know in the comments!

Festive Friday #11 – Humble Home Bundle Christmas Card

Leave a comment March 21, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Happy Festive Friday, crafters! This week, I’m featuring the Humble Home Bundle to create a cozy, classic Christmas card with warm gingerbread vibes. If you love simple yet elegant holiday cards, this design is perfect for you!

How It Came Together:

I started by embossing a Basic White 4″ X 5-1/4″ panel with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder to create a subtle, textured background. The 1/2″ vertical strips of Take a Bow DSP add a modern yet festive look with their real red design.

The star of the card is the adorable house from the Humble Home Bundle, which I heat embossed in white on Pecan Pie cardstock. This gives it that charming gingerbread house effect! I punched out the image and popped it up on a Stylish Shapes stitched circle die-cut to help it stand out.

To finish it off, I stamped Merry Christmas in Real Red and scattered some tiny Peppermint Dots around the house.

Why You’ll Love This Card:

✔ Quick and easy holiday design
✔ Great way to use DSP scraps
✔ The embossed background adds dimension without bulk
✔ Perfect for mass-producing Christmas cards

Want to recreate this card? I’ve linked all the supplies below! 🎄✨

Print Recipe

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Humble Home Bundle (English) $54.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	Stylish Shapes Dies $41.00
Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints $11.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00

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Festive Friday – Classic Gold & Neutral Christmas Card

Leave a comment March 14, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to Week 10 of my Festive Friday series! Each week, I share a brand-new Christmas card design to inspire your holiday crafting. This week’s creation is a true classic! With gold heat embossing, rich textures, and timeless neutrals, this handmade Christmas card is both stylish and simple to recreate. Plus, the Greeting of the Season stamp set and coordinating dies are on the Last Chance List—making this the perfect time to grab them before they’re gone!

Card Details & Supplies:

Stamp Set & Dies: Greeting of the Season (Last Chance List – Buy separately for the best deal!)

Cardstock: Pebbled Path (Retiring In Color – Available until April)

Designer Series Paper: Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP

Ink & Embossing: Gold Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink Pad

Ribbon & Embellishments:Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon, Antique Pearls

Tools & Adhesives: Heat Tool, Layering Leaves Stamp Set (for gold speckles), Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Why You’ll Love This Card!

✨ Classic & Timeless: The gold embossing and neutral tones create a traditional holiday look.
✨ Quick & Easy: Heat embossing adds a big impact with minimal effort!
✨ Last Chance Products: Greeting of the Season stamp set and Pebbled Path cardstock are retiring—so grab them before they’re gone!

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Here’s what I used to create this card:

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $34.00	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $33.00
Greetings Of The Season Dies $44.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon $10.25
Antique Pearls $11.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00
Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00	Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) $82.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create the Card Base & Layers

Start with a Pebbled Path cardstock base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″)—a stunning deep neutral that pairs beautifully with the gold accents. Layer a piece of Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP (4″ X 5-1/4″) on top, centering it for a clean, polished look.

2. Prepare the Label

Using the Greeting of the Season dies, cut a stitched label from Basic Black cardstock. This dark base makes the gold embossing truly pop!

3. Add the Heat Embossing

Stamp the “Wishing You a Merry Christmas” sentiment onto the label using Versamark Ink. Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder over the stamped image, tap off the excess, and heat set with a Heat Tool for a luxurious metallic finish.

*Tip – since these words are all seperate in the stamp set, I laid them out on the label in the position I wanted, then I place a clear block on top of them so they were all aligned on one block and easy to stamp at once. This allows me to make multiples of this card quickly and easily.

For extra sophistication, use a speckled texture stamp from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set to add gold-embossed details to the edges of the label.

4. Add the Finishing Touches

Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop the label off the background, adding depth to your design.

Tie a bow with Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon and attach it to the top of the label.

Embellish with Antique Pearls for subtle texture and shine.

Adhere a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside for a clean space to write.

I’d love to see your version of this card! Share it with me in the comments or tag me on social media @StampinWithLeah.

Festive Friday Week 9 – Elegant Holiday & Winter Wedding Cards

Leave a comment March 7, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to another Festive Friday, where I share a brand-new holiday card idea every week! This time, I’m featuring not one, but two elegant card designs—both perfect for Christmas, winter celebrations, and even winter weddings! ❄️✨

Timeless Plaid Meets Last Chance Deals!

Both cards feature the Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper on a Pebbled Path cardstock layer. This neutral plaid pattern is a must-have for classic and cozy designs! I also used the Christmas Labels stamp set & coordinating dies, which are currently on the Last Chance list—and here’s a fun tip: purchasing them separately is actually a better deal than the bundle right now! So if you’ve had your eye on these, now is the time to grab them.

Two Color Variations – Which One is Your Favorite?

I had so much fun creating two different versions of this design. While both cards share the same layout and embellishments, the color palettes give them completely different vibes!

❤️ Classic Cherry Cobbler – This version has a traditional holiday feel with Cherry Cobbler cardstock & ribbon paired with a Thick Basic White card base. The sentiment is heat embossed in white, making it pop beautifully against the Pebbled Path label.

💜 Regal Blackberry Bliss – For a more luxurious and unique look, I created this card with Blackberry Bliss cardstock & ribbon (which is also on the Last Chance list!). The sentiment is heat embossed in gold, adding a rich and elegant finish.

Both cards are adorned with Antique Pearls, which add just the right amount of shine and sophistication.

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Here’s what I used to create this card:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Christmas Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $33.00
Christmas Labels Dies $39.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon $11.00	Blackberry Bliss & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Ribbon $13.75
Antique Pearls $11.75	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Simply Shammy $12.25

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Beyond Christmas – Perfect for Winter Weddings!

I love that this sentiment isn’t strictly Christmas-themed! While these make gorgeous holiday cards, they would also be stunning for a winter wedding, anniversary, or even a special thank-you card. The classic fonts and elegant label design make them super versatile.

I’d love to hear what you think! Which version is your favorite – Cherry Cobbler ❤️ or Blackberry Bliss 💜? Let me know in the comments!

Don’t forget to pin this idea for later and follow along for more Festive Friday inspiration each week! 🎄✨

Festive Friday Week 8 – A Classic Christmas with More Wishes & Take a Bow DSP

Leave a comment February 28, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to Festive Friday! This week’s card brings classic Christmas charm with bold typography and festive holly details. I used the More Wishes Stamp Set, Take a Bow 6×6 DSP, and the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder to create a clean and modern holiday design. ❄️❤️

Let’s take a closer look at this week’s festive creation! 🎄

The Card Design

This design is all about layers, texture, and festive details! The sentiment is fussy cut and placed at an angle, adding a dynamic touch to the layout. The holly leaves were carefully trimmed from the Take a Bow DSP, bringing in a natural element that ties everything together. Layered patterned paper creates a fun backdrop, and the crisp border of the Nested Essentials Die with rounded corners frames the sentiment beautifully. The Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-backed Berries add the perfect sparkle, making the holly come to life with a festive shimmer.

Card Highlights:

Fussy-cut sentiment angled for a playful layout
Holly elements hand-cut from DSP for a coordinated embellishment
Layered DSP panels add depth and contrast
Embossed background for subtle texture
Nested Essentials Die with rounded corners for a polished frame
Sparkling adhesive-backed berries for a festive finishing touch

Supplies Used

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	More Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $34.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Nested Essentials Dies $47.00
Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries $12.25	Paper Snips $16.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Glue Dots $10.00
Take Your Pick $16.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $177.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Create the Card Base: Cut Basic White cardstock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, score at 4-1/4”, and fold.
Emboss the Background: Use the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder on a 4″ X 5-1/4″ Basic White panel for a subtle textured backdrop. Adher the panel to the card base with Liquid Glue.
Layer the DSP: Cut two panels of Take a Bow 6×6 DSP at 2-3/4″ X 4″, adhere them to the card front slightly offset for dimension.
Stamp the Sentiment: Ink the MERRY image from the More Wishes stamp set in Real Red and stamp onto the top left corner of the 2nd largest rounded rectangle from the Nested Essential Dies. Then stamp the christmas image on a scrap paper in Real Red Ink, fussy cut and adhere to the die-cut panel using Mini Glue Dots. Adhere this panel to the center left of the card front using Dimensionals.
Fussy Cut the Holly: Trim holly leaves from the Take a Bow DSP and adhere near the sentiment.
Embellish: Add Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-backed Berries to the holly leaves for the perfect finishing touch.

Why I Love This Design

This card is bright, fun, and festive! The Take a Bow DSP brings in cheerful holiday patterns, while the embossed background adds elegant texture. The fussy-cut holly and berries provide a special handmade touch that makes this design feel extra merry! 🎄✨

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Festive Friday Week 7 – Nests of Winter with Everyday Arches Dies

Leave a comment February 21, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to Festive Friday! This week’s card features the Everyday Arches Dies, Greetings of the Season Stamp Set, and the Nests of Winter DSP for a soft, wintery holiday look. ❄️ The background, embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder and brushed with White Craft Ink, adds the perfect snowy effect. Plus, I’ve added a touch of shimmer using the FREE Sale-A-Bration Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon! ✨

Let’s take a closer look at this week’s festive design! 🎄

The Card Design

This design showcases elegant winter birds, layered with the Everyday Arches Dies to frame the delicate branches from the Nests of Winter DSP. The cool tones and subtle texture create a calm and cozy holiday feel—perfect for sending warm winter wishes!

Card Highlights:

Dies & Stamps: Everyday Arches Dies & Greetings of the Season Stamp Set
Designer Series Paper: Nests of Winter DSP
Embossing: Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (with White Craft Ink for added depth)
Color Palette: Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Basic White
Embellishments: Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins & FREE Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon

Supplies Used

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $15.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $18.00	Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164183] $17.00	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164325] $34.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $12.25	Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder [162026] $15.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill [101780] $9.75	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627] $10.25
Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Glittered Ribbon [162011] $12.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $16.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $177.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Create the Card Base: Cut Gray Granite cardstock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, score at 4-1/4”, and fold.
Emboss the Background: Run a 4″ X 5-1/4″ Gray Granite panel through the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, then lightly brush with White Craft Ink for contrast.
Die-Cut the Arch Frame: Use the Everyday Arches Dies (3rd and 4th largest) to cut Night of Navy and DSP layers, adhere together and attach to the embosssed layer.
Tie it all together: Tie a Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon around the embossed layer and make a bow on the right side. Adhere this layer to the card base.
Stamp the Sentiment: Stamp “Merry” and “Christmas” in Night of Navy ink on the left side of the largest Basic White Stylish Shapes banner. Use Mini Dimensionals to attach to the card front, then trim the right edge off of the label.
Embellish: Attach 3 white Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins for a snowy finish!

Why I Love This Design

This card has sophisticated elegance with minimal effort! The Everyday Arches Dies create a beautiful frame, and the embossed snowflake background gives a subtle, frosty effect. Plus, the Nests of Winter DSP provides a soft and serene winter scene, making this card perfect for the holidays!

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Festive Friday Week 6 – Elegant Z-Fold with Winter Meadow DSP

Leave a comment February 14, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to Festive Friday! This week, I’m featuring a beautiful Z-Fold Christmas card using the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Greeting of the Season Bundle—which is currently on the Last Chance List! ❄️ If you love this elegant holiday set, now is the time to grab it before it’s gone!

Let’s take a closer look at this week’s design! 🎄✨

The Card Design

Z-Fold cards are a fun and easy way to add dimension to your projects while keeping the design simple and elegant. The stunning watercolor prints in the Winter Meadow DSP set the perfect wintery backdrop, while the oval die-cut and Bough punch greenery adds a festive touch.

Card Highlights:

Stamp Set & Dies: Greetings of the Season Bundle (Last Chance List!)
Fancy Fold: Z-Fold layout for added interest
Color Palette: A cool and elegant mix of Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight, and Garden Green
Elegant Accents: Navy and gold ribbon with sequins embellishments for a festive sparkle
Wintery Vibes: Soft watercolor backgrounds from Winter Meadow DSP

Supplies Used

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $18.00	Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162133] $17.00	Greetings Of The Season Bundle (English) [164113] $70.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $12.25
Bough Punch [157711] $33.00	Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627] $10.25	Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Glittered Ribbon [162011] $12.25	Paper Snips [103579] $16.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.25
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $177.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $15.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Create the Card Base: Mark a full sheet of Night of Navy cardstock at 3″ down on the right and 3″ up on the left. Then cut lengthwise on that diagonal. Then score at 3” and 6-3/4” to create the Z-Fold. This will create 2 card bases.
Add Designer Paper: Cut tops on a diagonal and adhere pieces of Winter Meadow DSP to each panel of the card base. (2-3/4″ X 3-1/2″ ( front panel), 3-1/2″ X 4-1/4″ (middle panel), 4″ X 5-1/4″ ( back panel).
Stamp & Die Cut: Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink on a Basic White die-cut oval from the Greeting of the Season Bundle. Adhere to the card front using Dimensionals.
Add Greenery: Use Garden Green Ink and a blending brush to apply colour to two Bough Punch cut-outs. Tuck them behind the sentiment and adhere with Liquid Glue.
Finishing Touches: Attach a Navy & Gold ribbon bow to the oval and scatter a few gold sequins for extra sparkle.

Why I Love This Design

Z-Fold cards are simple yet impressive, making them great for special holiday greetings. The Winter Meadow DSP creates a soft, snowy background, while the Greeting of the Season Bundle provides an elegant finishing touch. This is a design you can easily recreate with different colors and papers!

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Festive Friday Week 5 – Quick & Simple with the Christmas Labels Stamp Set

Leave a comment February 7, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to Festive Friday! This week’s card is a special one—it’s my first card post-surgery, and I’m so happy to be back crafting! Since I needed something easy and stress-free, I created a quick and simple Christmas card featuring the Christmas Labels Stamp Set & Dies. This bundle is currently on the Last Chance List, so if you love it, now is the time to grab it before it’s gone! ⏳

Let’s take a closer look at this week’s design! 🎄✨

The Card Design

For this week’s layout, I kept things clean and simple, focusing on the gorgeous label die and festive stamped elements. This design is perfect for mass-producing if you’re getting a head start on holiday cards for Christmas 2025!

Card Highlights:

Stamp Set & Dies: Christmas Labels Stamp Set & Dies (Last Chance List!)
Quick & Simple Layout: A great go-to design when you need an easy yet beautiful card.
Festive Color Palette: A rich combination of Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, and Pretty Peacock for a classic holiday feel.
Elegant Texture: The embossed background adds a soft snowfall effect, making the design extra special.
Metallic Accents: A gold trim bow and subtle embellishments bring warmth and shimmer to the card.

Supplies Used

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $15.50	Regal Distressed Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164037] $13.75	Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164144] $23.00	Christmas Labels Bundle (English) [164101] $64.75	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $12.25
Bough Punch [157711] $33.00	Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder [162026] $15.00	Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack [161633] $12.25	Iridescent Foil Gems [162842] $11.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $177.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Paper Snips [103579] $16.50

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Card Base: Cut a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock to 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2”.
Emboss the 2nd layer: Use the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder to add a soft snowfall texture to a 4-1/4” x 4-3/4” piece of Basic White cardstock.
Add Designer Series Paper: Cut a 4-1/4″ X 2-1/4″strip of Regal Distressed Pattern DSP (Cherry Cobbler and gold grid) and adhere it across the center of the embossed layer.
Add Ribbon: Wrap a piece of gold trim and make a bow on the left side for a touch of elegance and then secure the whole layer to the card base.
Die-Cut the Label: Using the Christmas Labels Dies, cut a decorative label from Basic White cardstock.
Stamp the Sentiment: In Cherry Cobbler ink, stamp a holiday sentiment from the Christmas Labels Stamp Set onto the label. Attach this label to the right side of the card front using Dimenisonals.
Create the Foliage Accent: Use the Bough Punch to create the Pretty Peacock foliage from the Season of Elegance DSP and tuck them behind the sentiment label, hold in place with Mini Glue Dots.
Add Finishing Touches: Scatter a few Iridescent Foil Gems for subtle sparkle.

Why I Love This Design

Sometimes, simple is best! 💕 This layout is fast, elegant, and easy to replicate, making it a great choice for mass-producing holiday cards. Whether you’re crafting after a break (like me!) or just need a quick holiday project, this design is perfect.

If you love this Christmas Labels Stamp Set & Dies, don’t wait—it’s on the Last Chance List and won’t be around for long! 🎁 Shop now to grab yours before it retires!

Don’t forget to pin this post for inspiration and share with your crafty friends!

Happy stamping, and see you next week for another Festive Friday creation!

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Let’s Craft Together!

I’d love for you to join one of my in-person card classes:

February 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

Also, don’t forget to sign up for my Stampin’ With Leah Newsletter to get all the details on upcoming events, promotions, and creative tips. You won’t want to miss out!

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below. Right now there are even more perks to joining during Sale-a-bration!