Christmas cards with Charming Words

When it comes to Christmas, I just love the traditional colours! The Home for Christmas 6x6" paper pad is perfect for making lots of Christmas cards. 

It goes really well with a rustic look:

And it also suits the red-and-green colour scheme: 

Team it up with some Charming Words (find them all here) and any simple card will get the wow factor!

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Here I used:

♥ silver merry Christmas charming word 

♥ silver glitter ribbon 

♥ poinsettia

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The red stamen stems aren't just a great tongue twister, they're delightful as a wreath too! 

Simply twist one branch into a double circle, tie with some twine and cover with a fussy cut poinsettia from the paper pad. A few extra white stamen will help it not to look so flat. And a little 2015 charm is so "now".

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If you like it a little more frilly, try cutting out a circle as a bauble...

 ...and decorate it with:

♥ 3 Christmas tree charms

♥ silver merry Christmas charming word

♥ star flower

♥ tiny rose 

♥ pink stamens 

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Like it more traditional? Try using some of the red gloss paper from the pad and rub a baby wipe over the corners. It will take some of the colour off and show the glossy design all the better. 

Then decorate with a green merry Christmas charming word:

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Do you like to make your own embellishments? Why not take a golden bauble mini pick and whip up a sparkly bauble:

It's super easy and quick and the golden rhinestone chain is included too! Finish it off with a pretty organza ribbon bow (tie two layers into a bow for extra volume!)

Then add some more star flowers. 

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A strip of Christmas felt ribbon always makes a pretty border. The kraft and white combo goes well with a little black, if you like it a tiny bit more non-traditional.

I used:

♥ black & silver celebrate charming word

♥ black metal textured stars (among my all-time faves)

♥ red twine 

So, as you can see, the Home For Christmas paper is super versatile and you can make lots and lots of cards from just the one 6x6" pad, some cardstock and some pretty embellies from my2angels.

Happy cardmaking!

Geli

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Blast Off - What every boy needs

Every boy needs a monster / alien or two! And the new Kaisercraft "Blast Off" collection is absolutely perfect for the big or little boy in your life. The colours are funky and bright, in orange, green and blues and the little aliens are adorable. 

I had a bit of a play with the papers and collectables. With bright colours like these and chunky designs it's best to keep it simple and let the little monsters shine.

(No, it's not a spelling mistake, it's German and it means - tada- knee monster. Sounds just like the English version, except you hear the k.)

 "You have saved our lives, we are eternally grateful..." 

Find the blue velvet ribbon here. 

If you want to make a knee monster too, here is a link to a how-to blog post. 

You will find it impossible to resist making cards with these cute collectables. I whipped up 3 in no time:

This one is a get-well card with a twirling "germ": 

Here is goes, round and round...

 You can find step-by-step instructions on how to make a twirling card in this post here. It's super easy. Add some "nose drips" with Liquid Pearls. Yuck. Perfect for flu season.

The next card has a rocket blasting off! 

Simply curl some craft wire around a pen and attach one end under the rocket, the other under the round tag. So simple and it looks great! 

The puffy metallic stars (I just love them!) are available here and the star charm here. Baker's twine is here, the most versatile product in the world! If you haven't got any, get back to Earth and grab some.

This little critter is just too cute. I added a googly eye and some feathers, just to make him even more awesome. If you don't know any little boys, give the card to a friend who's been a stranger lately.

To make a card like this, cut a piece of blue cardstock to 12x5" and score at 4", 8" and 10". Fold like a flight of stairs and decorate with more stuff from the full-to-the-brim collectables pack, some ribbon and some more puffy stars, this time in blue. They're only $1.00 for 10, you'll want them in black and pink too.

Now if the boys in your life are all grown up and hubby doesn't appreciate rockets flying through space, don't despair, this collection is awesome on the flipside too. 

 I created this layout with a kraft cardstock and the backs of a couple of papers. 

(This is a shameless copy of my own sandcastle wars layout) 

 A starfish charm is all it takes to make it beachy. The crackled letters are simply craft cardstock with Crackle Accents.

 

To achieve this look, spread some texture past over any of the wonderful masks with a credit card (an old one, I would hope), let it dry, then place the mask over it again and spray with the glimmer mist of your choice.

 Find lots of yummy colours here!

I hope you enjoyed my bit of crazy fun with Kaisercraft and my2angels.

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sugar beads cards - yum, yum

Hi everyone

Geli here with

3 cards using the new my2angels sugar beads

All 3 cards use the same basic fishtail banner (2 1/2 x 5 1/2"), a tag from the Bo-Bunny Enchanted Fairytales paper and a paper doily.

The Sugar Beads certainly look delicious with beads, microbeads and cylinder beads all mixed together and they have yummy names too.

Here is how to make the first card:

Cutting a perfect fishtail banner is easy!

 

1. Cut halfway at whatever angle you want.

2. Fold it over so the corners meet.

3. Cut along the diagonal line.

Done! Perfectly matching every time.

Glue a small paper doily under the banner. Trim off anything that sticks over the edge (except on the left).

Draw a line of Dimensional Magic around the banner and sprinkle the Licorice Twist Sugar Beads all over it.

Here's a closie. Good enough to eat:

Now draw another line of Dimensional Magic on top of the beads to secure them nicely, especially if the card is being posted!

Cut out a tag from the Bo-Bunny Enchanted Fairytales paper and embellish with a Black Love Charming word.

Here is another card, using the same basic layout, but this time it's the Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Beads

These ones are red and silver.

Cut out a tag and glue on some red stamens and some black scalloped edged organza ribbon.

Glue a wish ring onto a scrap of paper, cover the inside with Dimensional Magic, but let it dry before gluing it onto a black mulberry paper flower and then to the tag.

Add a few black rhinestuds and it's all done.

The last card starts off just like the other two...

...and is embellished with a silver brass filigree,
a present charm,
a red charming pin 
and some black stemmed star flowers.

I will show you in an upcoming post how to make them shiny in different colours, so keep an eye out for that:)

GELI

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How to make a twirling Christmas card

Would you like to see how to make a Christmas card with a swirling snowflake? It's really easy.

Here is what you'll need (click on the links to find it)

- a square cream card

- a pack of collectables (they will go a long way)

- 2 pieces of patterned paper: wishlist and remember

- a piece of red cardstock

- glitter ribbon

- a buckle: find a great variety here

- a holly charm

Most of these will be enough for several cards.

Ready?

1.)

Cut a piece of patterned paper (white with leaves) so it is just a tiny bit smaller than the card and die cut a hole in the middle of both. I laid the paper on top of the card and did them both at the same time so the holes would match. 

Cut a ring from the red cardstock with the hole being the same size.

Cut a circle one size larger from the second piece of paper (blue).

2.)

Emboss the front of the card and glue the red ring on top of the hole. Don't worry of the embossing folder won't reach the edge, it looks pretty like that too.

3.)

Pick out 2 matching pieces from the collectables pack. Glue them together with a piece of cotton thread (doubled up) in-between. If you can't find matching pieces, glue a piece of cardstock behind a single one instead.

Sticky tape it into the hole like this: 

Double back to secure the tread a little better. The thread should be nice and tight.

Now cover it with the piece of paper that has the hole in it.

4.)

Outline the position of the hole on the inside of the card...

 ... and glue the blue circle on top. This way it peeks through the hole when the card is closed. Add a sentiment from the collectables pack.

5.)

 On the front, add some twigs from the collectables pack and string a buckle on 25cm of glitter ribbon. Glue the buckle down with strong glue or a glue dot.

 Starting from the outside edge of the card glue down the ribbon and let the excess loop like a bow. 

Add a little holly charm and you are done! 

Before you put the card in an envelope,"wind up" the snowflake and when the person opens the card up it will twirl!

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If you have never been to one of my classes, here are a few points:

♥ Beginners are always welcome. Nothing I teach is beyond you.

♥ You bring your own papers and control your material cost. In general you'll only need basic materials for a class. Papers, ribbon, brads...that sort of thing. I don't sell anything apart from cardstock, but I'm happy to give advise where to buy cheapest or do a combined order when I see a great deal.

♥ Feel free to change things or skip steps. It's your layout and I want you to like it.

♥ Almost any project can be made to suit boys too.

♥ Class projects are normally not very busy or full of embellishments. That is because we create most of them from scratch or do a certain technique. If you like to add more embellishments, feel free to bring them along.

♥ Older children are welcome with a parent.

♥ Classes are fun and there is lots of chatting, a cuppa and laughs. Come along if you're tired of scrapping alone!

♥ Find more class info in the top right corner of this blog and leave a comment if you'd like to come!