Warm Welcome Card

I made this sweet card using the Warm Welcome Bundle from Stampin’ Up! The background is a piece of Designer Series Paper that was embossed using the Timber 3D Embossing folder. I just love that little kitty sitting by the door!

This bundle has great images and dies. You can have the door opened or closed. There are numbers that you can used to personalize the door. Save 10% when you purchase this as a bundle.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White card base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

• Sun Prints Designer Series Paper layer - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2, emboss using the Timber 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Stamp open door with Black Memento Ink on Basic White Cardstock and color with Dark and Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends. Use the Color Lifter on the light color to remove some of the color and lighten it up. Cut using the coordinating die.

• Cut door inside piece with die and stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Stamp small heart with Sweet Sorbet Ink. Adhere to door.

• Adhere door to the embossed layer.

• Stamp kitten with Black Memento Ink. Color with Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker. Use the fine tip to add some stripes to the kitten. Cut with coordinating die and adhere kitten using Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Real Red Ribbon and adhere to card with a Glue Dot.

Here’s a closeup, you can see the texture on the embossed layer.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and image with Black Memento Ink. Color the image using Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Pumpkin Pie and Light Granny Apple Green for the mugs, Light Pumpkin Pie for the tea bag, Light and Dark Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky for the sleeves. The hands were colored with Light Stampin’ Blends Marker.

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Sketch Saturday - Celebrate Sunflowers

I really had to think about this week’s Sketch Challenge and I decided to dig into my stash and pull out my Sunflower Dies.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and it was a real challenge for me but I’m happy with how it turned out.

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Blackberry Bliss Cardstock - cut large sunflowers outline using the Sunflower Dies.

• Mossy Meadow Cardstock - cut 2 detailed leaves and 2 sprigs using the Sunflower Dies.

• Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper - cut large sunflower from the yellow part of the paper and 2 large leaves from the green part using the Sunflower Dies. This is the sheet of paper that I used. I love the variation in color!

• Adhere the detailed sunflower and detailed leaves over the background pieces that were cut from the patterned paper.

• Adhere sunflower and leaves to 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Basic White Cardstock letting it hang over the right edge. Cut off what is hanging over and adhere layer to card.

• Stamp sentiment from the Shades Of Summer Stamp Set on 1” strip of Basic White with Blackberry Bliss Ink and cut to size. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink. Stamp small sunflower with Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends. Color the center of the flower with Dark Daffodil Delight and the petals with Light Daffodil Delight. Color the leaves with Dark Granny Apple Green.

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Mini Slimline Christmas Card

Have you ever made a Mini Slimline card? They are so easy and a perfect size to create a snowy scene. The card base is Starry Sky Cardstock what was embossed using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder. I love a dark blue with white for wintry cards.

Watch the video to see how to make this card. I share the measurements on the video but don’t worry about writing them down, I’ll have them listed below in this Blog.

The Snowman Magic Bundle will be retiring at the end of the month and the dies are on sale for a great price. This is a fun set to have for winter and Christmas cards.

Tips & Instructions

• Starry Sky Card Base - 6 x 7, score at 3 1/2

• Emboss the front of the card base using the snowflake Wintry 3D Embossing Folder.

• Basic White - 6 x about 2, fussy cut to create the snow layer.

• Stamp the sentiment on the snow layer with Starry Sky Ink. Adhere to card front using adhesive only at the bottom and sides.

• On scrap of Basic White stamp 2 snowmen with faces and buttons, man’s hat and rabbit with Black Memento and ladies hat and man’s bowtie with Sweet Sorbet Ink.

• Color the carrot noses with Dark Pumpkin Pie, the man’s hat with Dark Sweet Sorbet and the rabbit with Dark Crumb Cake and Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends.

• Cut the stamped images with coordinating dies. Cut 4 trees from Shaded Spruce Cardstock and 2 sets of arms with either Early Espresso or Soft Suede Cardstock.

• Assemble snowmen and adhere all the pieces to the card as shown.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with either Sweet Sorbet or Starry Sky Ink and the trees with Shaded Spruce Ink.

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Whimsical, Magical Christmas Card

I made this fun, simple Christmas Card using the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder and Snowman Magic Stamp Set. Whimsical and Magical is a great combination!

Some of these projects are on the Last Chance Retiring List from the Mini Catalog. There are lots of good deals going on. This Embossing Folder is only $4.00 and the Wonderful Snowflakes are just $2.40. Hurry though because they are only available while supplies last.

Tips & Instructions

• Basic White Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

• Shaded Spruce Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder. Wrap piece of Real Red Ribbon around and adhere to the back of the layer. Adhere layer to card base.

• Stamp sentiment on a scrap of Basic White using Real Red Ink and punch using the Decorative Circle Punch.

• Adhere snowflake to card, just putting liquid glue on the center. Adhere the sentiment label with Dimensionals.

• Tie bow and adhere to card using a Glue Dot.

• Add some Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Real Red Ink. Stamp the trees with Shaded Spruce Ink.

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Big Sale Starts Today

The July–December 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon!  That means it's time for a sale!!!  Starting today, December 1, save up to 60% on retiring products. 

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Want more savings??? The Clearance Rack has been updated as well!

What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

Spend $50 in product and I'll send you my December Ordering Special, a package of Solid Faceted Gems.

Sketch Saturday - Framed & Festive

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Christmas Season Stamp Set for the greenery and the Framed & Festive Stamp Set for the sentiment. The sentiments in this set are big and bold and great for Christmas cards.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and this week it’s a slim line card!

Tips & Instructions

• Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 8 1/2 x 7, score at 3 1/2 (on the 7” side)

• Sahara Sand Layer - 8 1/4 x 3 1/4, adhere to card base.

• Shaded Spruce pieces - 2 pieces 3 1/4 x about 4, tear the top and bottom of each piece. You can use a 3 1/4 x about 6 and tear in half on an angle. Emboss the pieces with the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to top and bottom of the Sahara Sand layer.

• Stamp two sets of holly leaves and 2 pine branches with Pear Pizzazz Ink and 2 sets of berries with Cherry Cobbler Ink on Basic White scraps. Cut with coordinating Seasonal Labels Dies. Add some Wink Of Stella to give them some glitter.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White with Cherry Cobbler Ink and cut with the Seasonal Labels Die.

• Cut off one of the berries on each image to just have 3 berries. Adhere the holly and berries to top and bottom of the card.

• Adhere the sentiment label using Dimensionals and adhere the two pine branches behind it.

• Add some Festive Pearls to the sentiment label.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Cherry Cobbler. Stamp the pine branches with Pear Pizzazz Ink stamping off to get a lighter shade on some of the branches.

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A Sea of Thanks!

I used the A Fish & A Wish Bundle to make this fun Thank You card. The sentiment is so cute!

The background layer is from the Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Pack. I always look through my patterned paper to find blues for the ocean or sky and this pack had just what I was looking for.

Tips& Instructions

• Night Of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 x 3 3/4

• Stamp the sea plants with Old Olive Ink along the bottom of the designer series layer and adhere to card.

• Stamp 5 fish with Calypso Coral Ink on strip of Basic White and punch with coordinating Fish Builder Punch. Adhere to card using Dimensionals on just the middle one.

• Stamp sentiment with Night Of Navy Ink on a 1/2 strip of Basic White and punch both ends using the Banners Build A Punch. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Add some white Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins.

On the inside layer stamp the sea plants with Old Olive Ink, the waves with Night Of Navy Ink and the fish with Calypso Coral Ink.

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Note: the A Fish & A Wish Punch and the Hues Of Happiness products are currently unavailable but will be soon so you can put them on your Christmas Wish List.

Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial - Boughs Of Holly

Here’s my card for this month’s Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle. We’re featuring the Boughs Of Holly Suite.

Watch the video to see how to make this card and to learn more about this Tutorial Bundle.

Each month I collaborate with 11 other Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators to create a Tutorial Bundle full of great projects. There are 12 beautiful projects with pictures, measurements and instructions that you can get for FREE when you place an order from my Online Store. You can also purchase this tutorial by clicking the TUTORIALS Button at the top of this site.

I used the Designer Series Paper and Bundle in the suite to create this card. There’s a touch of gold on the leaves and some small Red Rhinestones to add a little sparkle.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment and added a strip of the patterned paper.

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Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale!

The Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale is on its way!  During this event, you can expect to save 10%, 15%, and 20% on select products.

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between November  15 and 18, 2022, select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale with the following discounts:

• 10% off all punches

• 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)

• 20% off all dies

• 20% off all embossing folders

• 20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper

With the season of giving upon us, this is a great opportunity to buy gifts for your fellow crafting enthusiasts, or to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects. Remember, this sale is for four days only! Don’t miss out!

Sketch Saturday - Celebrate With Tags

I made this cute Christmas Card using the Celebrate With Tags Bundle for this week’s sketch challenge.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. There’s quite a lot of layers for this challenge and I had fun making my card.

Tips & Instructions

• Pacific Point Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Balmy Blue Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Basic White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to card.

• Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces, 2 different patterns 3 7/8 x 2 1/2

• Snowflake Specialty Vellum - cut using the 2nd from largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Pacific Point Strip - 3/8, banner one end.

• Snowflake Specialty Vellum - 1/2, banner one end.

• Stamp 2 mittens on Basic White with Pacific Point Ink and cut with coordinating dies.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Pacific Point with Versamark Ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Cut with coordinating die.

• Assemble pieces on the card as shown. I used Dimensionals for one mitten and the left side of the sentiment label.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls to the card. I used small one for the center of the snowflakes on the mittens and the larger ones on the card.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment and mittens with Pacific Point Ink.

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Snow Crystal Christmas Card

The Snow Crystal Stamp is big and beautiful and you don’t need to add much to it to create a wintry holiday card.

Watch the video to see how to emboss this large image using the Stamparatus.

The card base is Thick Basic White and I used a 5 x 3 3/4 Night Of Navy Layer on this one. The sentiment is from the Joyful Flurry Stamp set. Add a Rhinestone to the center of the snowflake as a finishing touch.

I stamped the inside sentiment with Night Of Navy Ink. Stamp some small snowflakes with Night Of Navy Ink stamping off first to get a lighter shade.

This card has a Starry Sky layer and the sentiment is from the Brightest Glow Stamp Set.

I stamped the sentiment and snowflakes with Starry Sky Ink on the inside layer.

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Pretty Fitting Florets Christmas Card

I’m so excited to show you a new collection of products that is available for purchase starting today. It’s called the Fitting Florets Collection and it is beautiful.

I made this card using the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Framed & Festive Stamp Set.

Watch this video to get a good overview of the new products. I love them, they are definitely my style.

Tips & Instructions for today’s card

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Soft Succulent Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to Soft Succulent Layer.

• Wrap Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon around layers and adhere to card base.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock using Versamark Ink and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Punch using the Decorative Circle Punch and adhere using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Punch two branches from a piece of Gold Foil Sheet and two from a piece of Vellum Cardstock. Adhere to card behind the label.

• Add a Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirl to the label.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Versamark Ink and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Adhere a 4 x 3/4 piece of Designer Series Paper.

I’m featuring the Fitting Florets products in my November Card Class. These are the cards that you’ll get kits for if you purchase the class.

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November Card Class - Fitting Florets

This month’s Card Class features the new Fitting Florets Collection.

Here’s a sneak peak of the projects you’ll make. You'll receive kits to make 8 cards, 4 designs, 2 of each.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!

Deadline November 8, 2022

Here's what you get:

• 8 card kits, including layers, envelopes and die cuts

• Product goody bag of over $25 (you'll use to make the cards)

• PDF & videos with complete measurements & instructions

Class Fee Options:

• November Card Class To Go - $40

• Add on the Framed Florets Stamp Set - $63.00

• Add on the Framed Florets Bundle (includes stamp set & dies) - $94
  
  I didn't use the Framed & Festive Stamp Set on these cards but you can add it on as well as it coordinates with the dies. This Stamp Set is $23 so just add that to one of the options if you want. It's great for Christmas Cards.

Other Info:

• Email me and I will send you a PayPal Invoice.

• Payment due by November 8, 2022.

• I will pick up the shipping and tax for any Add-Ons.

• You will require stamps, ink and adhesive to complete the cards.

• If there is a product availability issue, I may have to substitute products or there may be a delay in getting the kits to you.

Invite a friend and I will include a free gift with your kits.

Note: Some of the products are available only while supplies last and if they become unavailable, I will try to substitute. The Designer Series Paper is no longer available, I will not be able to provide the kits for the class.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!
Deadline November 8, 2022

Sketch Saturday - Hello Harvest

I love cards with wreaths so when I saw this week’s sketch I was so happy. I’m making this card for my Mom. We lived next door to each other for year’s and I recently moved away. I do miss her!

The sketch is from this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. They do such a great job with these challenges.

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Sahara Sand Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Very Vanilla Strip - 4 x 1, emboss using the Stripes 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card.

• Blackberry Bliss Layer - 4 1/4 x 2 3/4

• Very Vanilla Layer - 4 x 2 1/2, adhere to Blackberry Bliss Layer and adhere to card.

• Sahara Sand Cardstock - cut wreath using the Painted Labels Dies.

• Very Vanilla Cardstock - cut 3rd from largest circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink on the circle and adhere to wreath.

• Adhere wreath to card using Dimensionals.

• Punch 3 sprigs from the green pattern of the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper using the Bough Punch. Adhere behind the wreath.

• Punch 2 small flowers from the Crushed Curry pattern and 2 large & 1 small flower from Blackberry Bliss Cardstock using the Flowers & Leaves Punch. Punch some small leaves from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock.

• Arrange and adhere the flowers and leaves around the wreath.

• Add some Opal Rounds to the center of the flowers.

The colors are perfect for a fall look and punching images from patterned paper adds interest to the card.

On the inside layer stamp the leaf using Blackberry Bliss Ink and stamp a second and third time without re-inking to get different shades.

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YouTube Replay - Scottie Card Class

I made these cute cards using the Christmas Scottie Bundle on my YouTube Live. Get the kit and pdf instructions with a qualifying order.

Watch the replay to see all 3 cards. This bundle has the cutest images and sentiments with a coordinating Scottie Dog Punch.

Here’s how it works:

• Place a $35 order (before shipping & tax) and I'll send you 6 card kits (3 designs 2 of each) with instructions for free as a thank you.

• Orders of $50 or more order will get you the kits, instructions and a pack of Classic Matte Dots.

• Orders must be placed from my Online Store by November 2, 2022 and you must use Host Code 3YBQTQEE
  
  Note: If you place an order of $150 or more, don't use the Host Code, enjoy the Stampin' Rewards but let me know if you want the kits and free embellishments.

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Cute Cheerful Basket Card

Isn’t this card sweet with those shiny, green apples? I made it using the Cheerful Basket Stamp Set. In my instructions, I have a tip to get those apples to look like they are in the basket.

The basket can hold apples, hearts, craft supplies or a cute kitty.

Tips & Instructions

• Soft Suede Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Cardstock - cut using the largest rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Sahara Sand Cardstock - cut using the 2nd largest rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Stamp basket and apples with Black Memento Ink on the Sahara Sand rectangle.

  TIP: To make the apples look like they are in the basket, cover the top of the basket with Post-It Tape or a Post-It Note, stamp the apples. When you remove the tape or note, you’ll see that the apples look like they are inside the basket. See pictures below.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink.

• Color basket and apples with Stampin’ Blends. I used Dark & Light Crumb Cake for the basket. The apples were colored with Dark Parakeet Party and the leaves with Dark Old Olive. Add some Wink Of Stella to the apples.

• Adhere the stamped layer to the white layer and adhere to card base using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size. You can use Dimensionals instead.

On the inside stamp that cute little kitty with Black Memento Ink. Color it with Dark & Light Stampin’ Blends. Add a touch of green to the eyes using the Dark Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blend.

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Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion

We're in the final week of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion where you can get $56 USD of free product! 

How does that work, you ask?  You pay $99 and shop for $155 in Stampin' Up! product.  This can be anything that is currently available from the Annual Catalog, Mini Catalog or Clearance Rack.  You get free shipping on this order as well.  After this order you will enjoy a 20% discount on future orders. 

For me, the best thing is that you become part of an amazing crafting community. You would become a member of my team, the P.S. Paper Crew and a member of a large community of demonstrators.

Yes, you become a demonstrator but don't let that scare you. You don't have to run a business, host parties, have a blog, etc. You can if you want to but the large majority of demonstrators are what we call hobbyists. They love our products and want the discount.

So although I love the products and the discount, the best part is the sharing, caring and friendships I've made along the way.

This promotion ends October 31, 2022 so if you want to learn more or have any questions, please email me and we can set up a time to talk. I can even help you place your Starter Kit order.

patti@pspapercrafts.com

Sketch Saturday - Cottage Wreaths

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle and the Glimmer Specialty Paper, so sparkly!

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Gold Glimmer Specialty Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base

  Tip - cut the middle out to save it for another project. I used the Rectangle Stitched Dies.

• Basic White Cardstock - 5 x 3 3/4, emboss using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder. You’ll have to run it through your Embossing Machine twice to get the full layer embossed. Adhere to card.

• Cut wreaths using the Country Wreaths Dies. I cut the background wreath from Soft Succulent and the smaller wreath from Evening Evergreen Glimmer Specialty Paper. Adhere together and adhere to card.

• Cut bow from Gold Glimmer Specialty Paper using the Country Wreaths Dies and adhere to wreath.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White Cardstock with Evening Evergreen Ink. Punch one end with the Banners Pick A Punch and adhere to card.

• Add some Festive Pearls.

Here’s a close up. I love that pine embossed layer and all that shimmery gold.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment and trees with Evening Evergreen Ink. I used the Peaceful Deer Stamp Set.

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Rustic Christmas Card using Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper

Here’s the card I made for this month’s Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle. We featured the Storybook Gnomes Suite.

Each month I work with Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators to create a tutorial bundle that I send to customers who purchase from my Online Store. The tutorial has 12 projects with pictures, measurements and instructions.

You can also purchase the tutorial right here on my website. Just click the Tutorials Button at the top banner.

This is my favorite pattern from the Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper. There are lots of great ideas in the tutorial, some with gnomes but I wanted to do something a little different.

Here’s the inside layer, pretty simple but I like those trees.

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October 2022 Paper Pumpkin Cards

This month’s Paper Pumpkin has the cutest Christmas Cards. It’s called HoHoHo which is just perfect for these cards.

Watch the video to see all that you get in the kit and how to make these cards. You get the supplies to make 9 cards, 3 designs, 3 of each.

I love the background layer for this card. The Merry is so bright and cheery, isn’t it?

The sky on this one is beautiful in Bermuda Bay with Santa and the reindeer flying across it.

I think this is my favorite. I love the Cherry Cobbler stripes at the top and bottom with that pretty cutout piece in the center. You can keep the Santa in the middle or replace it with an “O”.

You’ll make 9 cards that all have beautiful matching envelopes.

You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and have it delivered to your door monthly.

You can also purchase pre-paid subscriptions by going to my Online Store and choosing Paper Pumpkin.