12 Weeks of Christmas

WEEK 1

Gingerbread Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 1 Card

Supplies: 

• Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (143493), Suite Seasons (wood 142206  clear 142209)
• Paper : 
• Real Red #126949  4 ¼” x 11”, 2” circle
• Early Espresso #119686 4” x 5 ¼”, 1 ½” circle
• Candy Cane Lane #141981 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”, 1 ½”x 3 7/8”
• Crumb Cake #120953  1 ¾” circle
• Whisper White #100730 for Gingerbread man 
• Real Red Glimmer Paper #121790
• Ink :  126974 Early Espresso
• Other :  2” circle punch #133782, 1 ¾” circle punch #119850, 1 ½” circle punch #138299, Brights enamel shapes #141680, Candy Cane Lane Baker’s Twine #141983, Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker #141973, Gold Wink of Stella #141898, Stampin’ Dimensionals #104330, SNAIL Permanent Adhesive #104332, Mini Glue Dots #103683

Instructions:

1. With Real Red cardstock measuring 4 ¼” x 11” score & fold at 5 ½” for cardbase.  Adhere Early Espresso cardbase layer measuring 4” x 5 ¼” with snail adhesive.  Add Candy Cane Lane Designer series paper measuring 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” with snail adhesive. Add 1 ½” x 3 7/8” of contrasting Candy Cane Lane designer series paper with snail adhesive.
2. Adhere 3 circles to cardbase (1/1/2” Early Espresso, 1 ¾” Crumb Cake with greeting stamped on it in Early Espresso Ink, 2” Real Red which is adhered with dimensionals.
3. Stamp Gingerbread Man in Early Espresso Ink and punch out with Cookie Cutter Builder punch.  Color in areas with Real Red Marker.  Add glimmer to entire gingerbread man with Gold Wink of Stella.  Add to cardbase with dimensionals.
4. Punch bow from Red Glimmer paper with Cookie Cutter Builder punch to gingerbread man with dimensional.
5. Add bow from Real Red Candy Cane Lane Baker’s twine to cardbase with mini glue dot.  
6. Finish with heart from Brights enamel shapes.  

Gingerbread Box – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 1 3-D

Supplies: 

• Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (143493), One Big Meaning (wood 138788  clear 139420)
• Paper : 
• Real Red #141982  2” x 12”
• Candy Cane Lane #141981 1 ¼” x 8 ¾”
• Crumb Cake #120953 2” circle
• Whisper White #100730 for Gingerbread men and 3/8” x 3” banner for greeting
• Real Red Glimmer Paper #121790
• Ink :  126974 Early Espresso
• Other :  143263 Big Shot, 2” circle punch #133782, Clear Tiny Treat Boxes #141699, Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker #141973, Gold Wink of Stella #141898, Sweet & Sassy Framelits #141707, Stampin’ Dimensionals #104330, SNAIL Permanent Adhesive #104332, Fast Fuse Adhesive #129026

Instructions:

1. Assemble Clear Tiny Treat box.  Add K cup or other treats of your choice inside treat box.  
2. With Real Red cardstock measuring 2” x 12”, score and fold around Clear Tiny Treat box at 2”, 3”, 5”, 7”, 9” and 10”.  Adhere top of sleeve together with Fast Fuse Adhesive.
3. With 1 ¼” x 8 ¾” Candy Cane Lane designer series paper, score every 2” and place around treat box.  Adhere end together with Fast Fuse adhesive.  
4. Stamp Gingerbread Man in Early Espresso Ink and punch out with Cookie Cutter Builder punch.  Color in areas with Real Red Marker.  Add glimmer to entire gingerbread man with Gold Wink of Stella.  Add to 2” Crumb Cake circle with dimensionals. Finally add to top flap of box with Fast Fuse Adhesive. 
5. Punch bow from Red Glimmer paper with Cookie Cutter Builder punch.  Add to gingerbread man with dimensional.
6. Stamp greeting on 3/8” x 3” Whisper White cardstock in Early Espresso ink.  Adhere to box.
7. Die cut Red Glimmer heart with Sweet & Sassy framelits.  Adhere to box with dimensional. 

WEEK 2

Merriest Wishes Deer Medallion Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 2 Card

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  143520 Merriest Wishes Clear Mount Buncle, 143519 Wood Mount Bundle
• Paper :
• 120953 Crumb Cake (5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”; 2” circle punch out)
• 121045 Basic Black (4” x 5-1/4”; scrap)
• 115318 Soft Suede (3-3/4” x 5”) 
• 141628 This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (1-1/2” x 3-3/4”)
• Ink :  126975 Crumb Cake 
• Other :  138390 Big Shot, 139672 Softly Falling Embossing Folder, 141703 2” Circle Punch, 104199 Linen Thread, 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue,104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals

Instructions:

1. Run the piece of black scrap through the Big Shot Machine with the Merry Tags Framelit Die that features the deer cut out. 
2. Stamp the 2” circle punch out with the falling dots stamp from the Merriest Wishes stamp set. Layer the die cut out over the circle punch out and adhere with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Trim off the tag topper with your scissors so that it is even with the circle.Set aside. 
3. Run the Soft Suede cardstock through the Big Shot machine with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder. Glue to the Basic Black panel.
4. Glue the strip of snowflake designer paper to the bottom of the Soft Suede panel.
5. Wrap the Linen Thread around this panel three times and tie into a bow as shown.
6. Secure your prepared card panel to your Crumb Cake card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. 
7. Use Dimensionals to add the deer medallion to your card as shown. 

POPPER BOX – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 2 3-D

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  143520 Merriest Wishes Clear Mount Buncle, 143519 Wood Mount Bundle
• Paper :
• 120953 Crumb Cake (scrap)
• 121045 Basic Black (scrap)
• 141628 This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (4-1/2 x 6”)
• Ink :  126975 Crumb Cake, 101406 Jet Black StazOn
• Other :  133774 Envelope Punch Board, 122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Big Shot, 119860 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 104199 Linen Thread, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, candy or another small gift of choice to enclose in the popper

 Instructions:

1. Run the piece of black scrap through the Big Shot Machine with the Merry Tags Framelit Die that features the decoratve edges as shown. 
2. Stamp the falling dots onto the piece of Crumb Cake scrap. Stamp Merriest Wishes with StazOn over the top of the falling dots and punch out with the 1-3/8” Circle Punch as shown. Secure to the black die cut with a dimensional. Set aside. 
3. Score the snowflake paper on the short side at 1”, 2”, 3” and 4”. Fold all the score lines and use Fast Fuse on the ½: flap to secure into a square tube shape for the body of the popper.  
4. With the tube shape flattened out, punch at the one inch mark on your Envelope Punch Board. Do this on all the sides that you can to create your popper fold-ins, then flip the tube around and repeat. 
5. Tie Linen Thread onto your tag. Then tie the Linen Thread aound the fold-ins on each side of the popper. Add the tag before you tie off one of the end bows. It will be easy to open up the popper when you want to get the prize out if the ends are tied into bows.  

 WEEK 3

Christmas Pines Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 3 Card

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  142049 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set  -OR- Save 10% and get the bundle: 143496 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Bundle
• Paper: 
• 140272 Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock (8 ½” x 5 ½”)
• 141415 Emerald Envy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock (4” x 5 ¼”)
• 100730 Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock (3 ½” x 5” and 2” x 4”)
• Ink:  126966 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad, 141396 Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad, 126975 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad, 126979 Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Other: 141989 3/8″ Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack, 138281 Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies, 141831 Pine Bough Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 139665 Perfect Pines Framelits Dies, 143263 Big Shot, 104332 SNAIL Adhesive, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 103683 Glue Dots, 126889 Stampin’ Trimmer

Instructions:

1. Score and fold the 8 ½” x 5 ½” Whisper White cardstock in half at 4 ¼” to form the card base.
2. Emboss the Emerald Envy cardstock with the Pine Bough Embossing Folder and adhere to the front of the card.
3. Die cut the Whisper White cardstock with the Lots of Label Framelits.
4. Stamp the pine branch in Emerald Envy ink on one side of the die cut label. Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink below the branch.
5. Stamp the pine cone images in Crumb Cake and Chocolate Chip ink pads. Color over the two-step stamped image with Gold Wink of Stella. Die cut using the Perfect Pines framelits.
6. Use glue dots to attach the pinecones to the label under the pine branch.
7. Tie a box with the Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta Ribbon and attach to the label about the pinecones.
8. Attach the label to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Christmas Pines Treat Bag – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 3 3-D

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  142049 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set  -OR- Save 10% and get the bundle: 143496 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Bundle
• Paper: 
• 141986 Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper (2-3/4” x 9”)
• 141415 Emerald Envy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock (3” x 4”)
• 119685 Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock  (2” x 3”)
• 120953 Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock (2” x 2”)
• 119686 Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock (2” x 2”)
• 100730 Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock (2” x 3”)
• Ink:  126966 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad, 141396 Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Other: 141673 Gold Binder Clips, 141999 Baker’s Twine Trio Pack, 138281 Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies, 139665 Perfect Pines Framelits Dies, 143263 Big Shot, 134365 1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch, 103683 Glue Dots, 126889 Stampin’ Trimmer, 141704 Gusseted Cellophane Bags

Instructions:

1. Score the designer paper at 1”, 3” and 7 ½”. Fold on the score lines and insert into the gussetted cellophane bag. Use a small piece of washi tape to secure the flap on the bottom of the bag so that it stays flat.
2. Fill the bag with candy or treat. Fold the Designer paper over the outside of the bag and secure with a Gold Binder Clip.
3. Use the Perfect Pines framelits to dit cut the pine leaves, pine cone, and berries from the Cherry Cobbler, Emerald Envy, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso cardstock pieces. Attach the pinecone die cuts with a glue dot. Gather all of the die cut elements and clip them under the Gold Binder Clip.
4. Die cut a small label from the Lots of Label framelits. Stamp the ivy in Emerald Envy ink. Carefully ink only the first part of the snetiment in Cherry Cobbler ink and stamp on the tag. Clean the stamp and ink the second half of the sentiment to stamp below it. 
5. Punch a hole in the top of the tag and tie a piece of Cherry Cobbler twine though the hole. Attach the tag to the Gold Binder Clip using a Glue Dot. 

Week 4

Merriest Wishes & Merry Tags Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 4 Card

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Merriest Wishes Stamp Set [c – 142066, w – 142063] OR Merriest Wishes Bundle [c – 143520, w – 143519]

Paper : 

Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] (narrow scraps) 

Silver Foil Sheets [132178] (die cut) 

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] (5 ½” x 8 ½”)

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] (circle punches, 4” x 5 ¼” inside)

       Ink :  Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970]

Other : Merry Tags Framelits Dies [141835], 3/8″ (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack [142015], ¾” Circle Punch [119873], 2” Circle Punch [133782], 104332 SNAIL Adhesive, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals,  Big Shot [143263]

Instructions:

1. Score Night of Navy card stock at 5 ½”.  Before folding, stamp dotted background across the top of the card front.  Fold card and layer Whisper White card stock inside.
2. Stamp small ornament in Night of Navy ink twice and punch with ¾” Circle Punch.  Adhere long strips of Silver Glimmer Paper and add ornaments at the bottom.
3. Die cut the tree ornament from Merry Tags.  Cut 1” of silver ribbon from the Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack.  Add to card with adhesive and adhere die cut with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Stamp “Be Joyful” in Night of Navy ink and punch with 2” Circle Punch.  Layer on card front.

Gift Bag – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 4 3-D

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Merriest Wishes Stamp Set [c – 142066, w – 142063] OR Merriest Wishes Bundle [c – 143520, w – 143519]

Paper : 

Petite Café Gift Bags [135826]

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] (die cut)

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] (die cut)

       Ink :  Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970]

Other : Mini Tassels [142024], Silver Sequin Trim [138399], Merry Tags Framelits Dies [141835], 3/8″ (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack [142015], ¾” Circle Punch [119873], 2” Circle Punch [133782], 104332 SNAIL Adhesive, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals,  Big Shot [143263], Tear N Tape [138995]

Instructions:

1. Stamp ornaments on flat gift bag in Night of Navy ink.  Avoid stamping across any seams in the bag.
2. Die cut large circle tag in Night of Navy card stock.  Die cut deer/tree tag in Whisper White card stock.  Stamp “merriest wishes” in Night of Navy on white tag, then layer with Stampin’ Dimensional onto navy tag.
3. Cut a length of Silver Sequin Trim and secure to the back of the layered tags with a small piece of navy card stock.
4. Tie a bow with silver Glitter Ribbon.
5. Fold gift bag over and secure with tabs.  Place a small strip of Tear N Tape on the folded bag top.  Layer sequin trim string and press bow into adhesive.  Tuck ring of silver tassel under the bow to finish.

Week 5

Christmas Sweater Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 5 Card

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (stamps and punch) (143493pp), Labeler Alphabet (141936 pp), Greetings from Santa (142069w) (143269c)
• Paper : 
• 119685 Cherry Cobbler (5 ½” x 4 ¼”, ½” x 8 ½” plus a small scrap)
• 100730 Whisper White Cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″ scored in half at 5 ½”, plus small scrap)
• 120953 Crumb Cake (scrap)
• 102584 Garden Green (scrap)
• 141991 Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack (2 ½” x 1 ½”)
• Ink :  
• 126974 Early Espresso
• 126966 Cherry Cobbler
• 126973 Garden Green
• 141972 Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker
• Other :  143263 Big Shot, 143537 Sweater Embossing Folder, 141847 Jolly Hat Builder Punch, 142002 Mini Jingle Bells, 122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 141705 Layering Circle Framelits, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104332 SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, 103683 Mini Glue Dot

Instructions:

1. Fold Whisper White card stock in half on score line
2. Adhere Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper to the middle top of the Whisper White card stock
3. Put about ¼ of the 3” circle framelit on the fold line of the card to make a curved neck
4. Run the 5 ½” x 4 ¼” Cherry Cobbler through the Big Shot, using the Sweater Embossing Folder
5. Cut a “V” in the top of the card stock. I went about 1” from each side, and 1 ¼” down from the middle point
6. Adhere to card front
7. Take the ½” x 8 ½” strip of Cherry Cobbler card stock and score every 1/8”
8. Adhere to sweater following the “V” at the top, (trim edges to line up with top of card) and the bottom edge
9. Stamp reindeer image on to Crumb Cake card stock, using Early Espresso ink
10. Punch out and adhere to sweater 
11. Stamp reindeer again (just the nose) on to Cherry Cobbler card stock, fussy cut, and adhere to reindeer
12. Stamp hat image on Garden Green card stock using Garden Green ink and punch out
13. Punch out the “fur” of the hat in Whisper White card stock and adhere to card front
14. Adhere a Jingle Bell to end of hat using a Glue Dot
15. Use Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write marker and color the “MERRY CHRIST” portion of stamp
16. Stamp on inside of card
17. Stamp “MOOSE” using the Labeler Alphabet stamps in Cherry Cobbler ink
18. Stamp Christmas trees 3 times using Garden Green ink (don’t re-ink in between stamping)

Inside of card:

Reindeer Treat Box – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 5 3-D

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (stamps and punch) (143493pp)
• Paper : 
• 119685 Cherry Cobbler (8 ¼” x 1 ¾” )
• 115318 Soft Suede (scrap)
• 121790 Red Glimmer Paper (scrap)
• 141991 Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack (6” x 1”)
• Ink :  
• 126974 Early Espresso
• Other :  143263 Big Shot, 143537 Sweater Embossing Folder, 141699 Clear Tiny Treat Boxes, 141999 Baker’s Twine Trio Pack, 119869 ½” Circle Punch, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104332 SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Instructions:

1. Run the Cherry Cobbler strip through the Big Shot, using the Sweater Embossing Folder (you will have to fold back about 2 ¼” of this strip because it won’t all fit in the embossing folder. That’s ok, it will be reversed embossing, but just position that on the bottom of the box
2. Wrap Cherry Cobbler strip around the Tiny Treat Box and adhere card stock together at the bottom of the box
3. Wrap Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper strip on top of Cherry Cobbler card stock
4. Take 2 pieces of twine (Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green) and wrap around Warmth and Cheer paper, tying a bow at the top
5. Stamp reindeer image on Soft Suede cardstock, using Early Espresso ink
6. Punch out and adhere to side of box using Dimensionals
7. Punch a ½” Circle from Red Glimmer card stock and adhere to reindeer nose using a Dimensional
8. Add Whopper candy and a Red Cherry Ball (I put a Cherry Ball on each side of the box)

Week 6

Hang Your Stocking Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 6 Card

Supplies: 

• Stamps: Hang Your Stocking (142114)  Hang Your Stocking Bundle (143512 – stamp set and Christmas Stockings Thinlits Dies)
• Paper : 
• 120953 Crumb Cake cardstock (4-1/4” x 11”)
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock (1” x 3-1/2”)
• 102584 Garden Green cardstock (3” x 4-1/4”, scrap)
• 119685 Cherry Cobbler cardstock (scrap)
• 141991 Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack (4” x 5-1/4”, 3-1/2” x 2-1/2”)
• Ink :  126966 Cherry Cobbler, 126973 Garden Green
• Other :  141841 Christmas Stockings Thinlits, 143263 Big Shot, 138292 Banner Triple Punch, 119246 Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 103683 Mini Glue Dots, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104332 Snail Adhesive

Instructions:

1. Adhere both dsp pieces to front of card as shown.  
2. Cut out large solid stocking and detailed stocking from Garden Green cs and stocking topper piece from Cherry Cobbler cs scrap using Christmas Stockings thinlits. 
3. Stamp holly in Garden Green ink on scrap of Garden Green cs and holly berries in Cherry Cobbler ink on scrap of Cherry Cobbler cs and cut out using Christmas Stockings thinlits.  
4. Adhere all pieces of stocking together using glue dots and adhere to front of card with dimensionals.
5. Using Banner Triple punch, punch the end of white cs piece.  Stamp sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink on banner.
6. Adhere banner to front of card as shown using dimensionals.  
7. Adhere small rhinestone to center of berries on stocking.  

Hang Your Stocking Treat Bag – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 6 3-D

Supplies: 

• Stamps: Hang Your Stocking  (142114)  Hang Your Stocking Bundle (143512 – stamp set and thinlits)
• Paper : 
• 120953 Crumb Cake cardstock (2” x 2-1/2”)
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock (1-1/2” x 2”)
• 141991 Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper (1” x 3” – 5 pieces)
• Ink :  126966 Cherry Cobbler, 126975 Crumb Cake, 141972 Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Markers
• Other :  141841 Christmas Stocking Thinlits, 138282 Tags & Labels Framelits, 143263 Big Shot, 134365 Handheld 1/8” Circle Punch, 141703 2” x 8” Cellophane Bags, 141981 3/8” Silky Taffeta Ribbon Combo Pack, 141999 Baker’s Twine Trio Pack, 142002 Mini Jingle Bells, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 103683 Mini Glue Dots, 129026 Fast Fuse Adhesive, Hershey’s Nuggets (5)

Instructions:

1. Wrap Warmth & Cheer dsp pieces around nuggets, using Fast Fuse to adhere.  Fill cello bag, alternating designs.  
2. Tie bag with Cherry Cobbler satin ribbon.  
3. Cut out tag from Crumb Cake cs using Tags & Labels Framelits.  Punch hole in top with 1/8” punch.
4. Use Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green markers to ink up small stocking stamp and stamp on white cs, then cut out using Christmas Stockings thinlits.  
5. Stamp small medallion stamp all over tag in Crumb Cake ink.  Stamp sentiment on tag in Cherry Cobbler ink.  
6. Adhere stocking to tag using dimensionals.  Tie bow with Garden Green baker’s twine and adhere to stocking with glue dot.  
7. Tie tag around Cherry Cobbler bow with Garden Green twine, threading red jingle bell to shown on front of tag.

Week 7

Holly Berry Happiness Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 7 Card

Supplies:

• Stamps: Holly Berry Happiness (142061 P); Holly Berry Bundle – Stamp Set and Builder Punch (143505)
• Paper:
  • 119685 Cherry Cobbler cardstock (5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”)
  • 100730 Whisper White cardstock (5-1/8” x 3-7/8”, 2” x 2-3/4”, 3/4” x 4, scraps)
  • 132622 Gold Foil (5” x 3-3/4”, 7/8” x 4-1/8”, 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”)
  • 141991 Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack – Red Plaid (4-7/8” x 3-5/8”)
• Ink:
  • 126966 Cherry Cobbler
  • 126973 Garden Green
  • 140931 Archival Basic Black
  • 102283 VersaMark
• Other:  143263 Big Shot, 141706 Layering Ovals Framelits, 139672 Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 141843 Holly Berry Builder Punch (also available in the Holly Berry Bundle), 129053 Heat Tool, 109129 Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, 104332 SNAIL Adhesive, 103683 Mini Glue Dots, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 119247 Pearl Basic Jewels

Instructions:

1. Score the Cherry Cobbler cardstock at 4-1/4” to create the card base.
2. Layer the Designer Series Paper, Gold Foil and Whisper White cardstock as shown, and adhere to the card base.

3. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark onto Whisper White cardstock, and heat emboss with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Snip a “V” in one end and mat onto Gold Foil, leaving a 1/16^” border all around.  Adhere to the card base.
4. Create a 2-1/2” Whisper White oval and coordinating Gold Foil scalloped oval with the Layering Ovals framelits. Emboss the white oval with the Softly Falling folder and layer onto the gold foil oval.  Adhere to the card with dimensionals.
5. Stamp the Bow and Holly Spray Outlines in Archival Basic Black ink. Use the correlating solid images with Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green inks to fill in.  Snip out the spray, and punch out the bow.  Adhere to the oval with dimensionals.
6. Stamp and fill in two singles leaves. Add to the spray as pictured, popping up on dimensionals.
7. Embellish with pearls as shown.

Holly Berry Happiness Gift Box – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 7 3-D

Supplies:

• Stamps: Holly Berry Happiness (142061 P); Holly Berry Bundle – Stamp Set and Builder Punch (143505)
• Paper:
  • 100730 Whisper White cardstock (2” x 2-3/4”, scrap)
  • 132622 Gold Foil (2-5/8” x 2-5/8” – 5 pieces, 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”)
  • 141991 Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack – Red Plaid (2-1/2” x 2-1/2” – 5 pieces)
• Ink:
  • 126966 Cherry Cobbler
  • 126973 Garden Green
  • 140931 Archival Basic Black
• Other: 143263 Big Shot, 141706 Layering Ovals Framelits, 141843 Holly Berry Builder Punch (also available in the Holly Berry Bundle), 104332 SNAIL Adhesive, 103683 Mini Glue Dots, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals, 119247 Pearl Basic Jewels, 141999 Baker’s Twine Trio Pack, 134547 5/8” Gold Satin Ribbon, 141989 3/8” Silky Taffeta Ribbon Combo Pack, 142000 White Gift Box

Instructions:

1. Assemble the white gift box. Don’t forget to put the gift inside.
2. Mat the Designer Series Paper squares onto the Gold Foil squares and adhere one to the top and one onto each of the 4 sides of the box.
3. Wrap Gold Satin ribbon around the box as pictured. Layer Cherry Cobbler ribbon over the top of the gold. Put several loops of Gold Baker’s Twine on the top. Create double bows from both colors of ribbon.  Adhere the Gold bow to the top of the box first, followed by the Cherry Cobbler bow.
4. Create a 2-1/2” Whisper White oval and coordinating Gold Foil scalloped oval with the Layering Ovals framelits.
5. Stamp the Holly Spray Outline in Archival Basic Black ink directly onto the white oval. Use the correlating solid image and Garden Green ink to fill it in. 
6. Stamp the Bow outline in Archival Basic Black ink. Use the correlating solid image with Cherry Cobbler ink to fill in. Punch out the bow.  Adhere to the spray image with dimensionals. Layer onto the scalloped gold foil oval and attach to the box with dimensionals.
7. Embellish with pearls and a tiny Gold Baker’s Twine bow as shown.

Week 8

Reindeer Greetings – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 8 Card

Supplies:

• Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas (142043 Photopolymer), Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (143493), Forever Evergreen (142184 Photopolymer)
• Paper : 
  • 140272 Whisper White Thick cardstock (4-1/4” x 11”)
  • 120953 Crumb Cake cardstock (4” x 5-1/4”, (2) 3” x 3”, 2” x 2-1/2”)
  • 102482 Real Red cardstock (3” x 3”)
  • 115318 Soft Suede (4-1/8” x 5-3/8, 1/4” x 3-1/4”)
  • 141981 Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper 6 strips -(3/4” x 4”)
• Ink :  (126974) Early Espresso Ink, (126978) Soft Suede Ink, (126959) Real Red Ink
• Other :  143263 Big Shot, 102845 Blender Pen, 140396 Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, 141705 Layering Circles Framelits, 143537 Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 104332 SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals

Instructions:

1. Adhere the Soft Suede cardstock to the Whisper White card base using Dimensionals. Adhere the Crumb Cake cardstock to the Soft Suede cardstock using Dimensionals.
2. Cut 6 strips of the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper to 3/4” x 4”. Adhere to the Crumb Cake cardstock alternating patterns, each at a slight angle using SNAIL Adhesive.
3. Stamp reindeer image onto Crumb Cake cardstock 2” x 2-1/2” using Early Espresso ink. Punch using the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch. Color image using Soft Suede ink and Blender Pen.  Color nose using Real Red ink. 
4. Die cut Real Red cardstock using scallop from the Layering Circles Framelits (2-1/2”). Cut in half.
5. Die Cut two circles (2-3/8) using Crumb Cake cardstock. Texture emboss one of the Crumb Cake circles using the Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Cut circle in half.  Layer onto the bottom of the remaining Crumb Cake circle using dimensionals.  Stamp the greeting above the texture embossing using Early Espresso ink. 
6. Cut a “V” onto each end of the Soft Suede cardstock, attach across the center of the Crumb Cake circle using SNAIL Adhesive. Attach reindeer image to crumb cake circle using SNAIL Adhesive.
7. Layer the Crumb Cake cardstock onto the Real Red Scallop half circle using dimensionals. Attach to the card front using SNAIL Adhesive.

Reindeer Noses – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks – Week 8 3-D

Supplies:

• Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas (142043 Photopolymer), Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (143493), Labeler Alphabet (141936)
• Paper : 
  • Crumb Cake cardstock (3-1/2” x 7”, 2” x 2-1/2”)
  • Real Red cardstock (1-1/2” x 2”)
• Ink :  (126974) Early Espresso Ink, (126978) Soft Suede Ink, (126959) Real Red Ink
• Other :  143263 Big Shot, 102845 Blender Pen, 141701 Delicate White Doilies, 141984 Real Red 3/4” Stitched Edge Ribbon, 141999 Bakers Twine Trio Pack, 140396 Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, 138281 Lots of Labels Framelits, 141704 Gusseted Cellophane Bags, 139083 Handheld Stapler,110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 104332 SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, Red Hot Candies

Instructions:

1. Die cut the largest die from the Lots of Labels Framelits using Crumb Cake cardstock (3-1/2” x 7”). Fold Label in half and take bone folder over crease to make this a crisp score.
2. Stamp reindeer image onto remaining Crumb Cake cardstock using Early Espresso ink. Using Blender Pen and Soft Suede ink, gently color the reindeer. Color the nose using Real Red ink.  Punch image using Cookie Cutter Builder Punch. 
3. Tear a small piece of the Delicate White Doily and place to the underside of the label.
4. Fill Gusseted Cellophane Bag with Red Hot Candies. Fold Gusseted bag over once, place die cut label over Gusseted Bag. Fold a 7” piece of the Real Red 3/4” Stitched Edge Ribbon in half along .  Staple onto Crumb Cake Label die near the bottom of the label.
5. Stamp the words “Reindeer Noses” using Early Espresso ink and Labeler Alphabet onto Real Red cardstock. Trim as close as you can to the words. Attach word strips to the top right of the label die cut using Snail Adhesive. 
6. Wrap Gold Bakers Twine to create a bow. Staple over Real Red ribbon to keep in place. Attach Reindeer Image using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Week 9

Merriest Wishes Tag Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks Week 9 Card

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Merriest Wishes 142063W or 142066C TIP: Purchase the Merriest Wishes Bundle, 143519W or 143520C, and save 10%.  Bundle includes the stamp set and the coordinating Merry Tags Framelits Dies
• Paper :
• 141629 This Christmas Cardstock Pack (Cherry Cobbler 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, Garden Green 3-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, 2 ea 2″ x 2-1/2″, Very Vanilla 3/4″ x 2″)
• 141628 This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (3″ X 5-1/2″)
• 132622 Gold Foil Sheets (2″ x 2-1/2″, 7/8″ x 2-1/8″)
• Ink :  126966 Cherry Cobbler, 126978 Garden Green
• Other :  141835 Merry Tags Framelits (included in the Merriest Wishes Bundle), 141999 Baker’s Twine Trio Pack (gold), 141989 3/8″ Siky Taffeta Ribbon Combo Pack (cherry cobbler), 103579 Paper Snips, 143263 Big Shot Machine, 104332 SNAIL Adhesive, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals

Instructions:

1. Adhere piece of Designer Series Paper onto the Garden Green Layer.
2. Wrap 14″ of the Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta Ribbon around this layer, tie into a knot and adhere to the front of the card base.
3. Ink snowfall stamp with Garden Green ink and stamp onto both of the 2″ x 2-1/2″ pieces of Garden Green. Crop both with the tree tag framelit from the die set.  Layer together with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Crop the 2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Gold Foil with the solid tag framelit and adhere to the back of the stacked tree tags.
5. Run an 8″ piece of the Gold Baker’s Twine through the hole in the tag, under the Cherry Cobbler Ribbon and tie it in a knot. Secure the tag to the card with another Stampin’ Dimensional.
6. Ink greeting in Cherry Cobbler and stamp on the strip of Very Vanilla, flag ends with Paper Snips. Adhere to the strip of Gold Foil and mimic the flagged end with Paper Snips..
7. Add greeting to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals where shown.

Merriest Wishes Punch Board Gift Bag – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks Week 9 3-D

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Merriest Wishes 142063W or 142066C TIP: Purchase the Merriest Wishes Bundle, 143519W or 143520C, and save 10%.  Bundle includes the stamp set and the coordinating Merry Tags Framelits Dies
• Paper :
• 141629 This Christmas Cardstock Pack (Cherry Cobbler 2 ea 2″ x 2-1/2″
• 141628 This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (6″ x 10″)
• 132622 Gold Foil Sheets (2″ x 2-1/2″)
• Ink :  126966 Cherry Cobbler
• Other :  141835 Merry Tags Framelits (included in the Merriest Wishes Bundle), 141999 Baker’s Twine Trio Pack (gold), 141989 3/8″ Siky Taffeta Ribbon Combo Pack (cherry cobbler), 143263 Big Shot Machine, 135862 Gift Bag Punch Board, 138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive, 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals

Instructions:

1. Use the 6″ x 10″ piece of Designer Series Paper and the Gift Bag Punch Board to create the bag. This is the  the small bag.
2. Assemble the bag using Tear & Tape Adhesive .
3. Run 8″ of the Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta Ribbon through the holes and tie in a knot. .
4. Cut two of the reindeer tags from the 2″ x 2-1/2″ Cherry Cobbler pieces. Stamp the greeting on one with Cherry Cobbler ink and layer them together with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Crop the 2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Gold Foil with the solid tag framelit and adhere to the back of the stacked reindeer tags..
6. Run an 8″ piece of the Gold Baker’s Twine through the hole in the tag, under the Cherry Cobbler Ribbon and tie it in a knot. Let it hang freely.
7. Add two gold Metallic Enamel stars to the trees.

Week 10

Santa’s Sleigh Card – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks Week 10 Card

Supplies:

• Stamps: Purchase the Santa’s Sleigh Bundle, 143499 and save 10%.  Bundle includes the stamp set Santa’s Sleigh and the coordinating Santa’s Sleigh Thinlits Dies
• Paper :
  • 119685 Cherry Cobbler (11” x 4-1/4”, scored at 5-1/2” & 3-3/4” x 5” & scrap)
  • 141628 This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (1-1/2” x 5” green & 1/2” x 3-1/2”)
  • 133719 Gold Glimmer Paper (1/2” x 5”, 1/4” x 4” & scrap)
  • 102584 Garden Green (4” x 5-1/4”)
  • 100730 Whisper White (4” x 5-1/4”)
• Ink :126966 Cherry Cobbler, 132708 Memento Tuxedo Black
• Other : 140278 Santa’s Sleigh Thinlits (included in the Santa’s Sleigh Bundle), 143263 Big Shot Machine, 130658 Magnetic Base Plate, 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 132983 Gold Sequin Trim, 104430 Dimensionals

Instructions:

1. Stamp wreath image randomly in Cherry Cobbler ink on 3-3/4” x 5” layer of Cherry Cobbler card stock.
2. Add 1/2” Gold Glimmer layer to left side of Cherry Cobbler layer.
3. Adhere This Christmas Designer Series Paper strip over Gold Glimmer Paper layer – leaving about 1/8” exposed.
4. Die cut Gold Glimmer Paper Christmas tree – glue to card front.
5. Stamp bow with black ink – die cut – add to tree.
6. Stamp greeting with black ink on 1/2” Cherry Cobbler striped designer paper strip – cut banner in right side.
7. Add individual gold sequins to card front and greeting banner with Liquid Glue.
8. Add 1/4” strips of Gold Glimmer paper to the Whisper White layer – top & bottom.
9. Stamp inside greeting with black ink – large sleigh with Cherry Cobbler ink – mask the sleigh and stamp the large gift and then the smaller gift on top – add the little bow stamp.

Santa’s Sleigh Treat Holder – CLICK HERE TO Download 12 Weeks Week 10 3-D

Supplies:

• Stamps: Purchase the Santa’s Sleigh Bundle, 143499 and save 10%.  Bundle includes the stamp set Santa’s Sleigh and the coordinating Santa’s Sleigh Thinlits Dies
• Paper :
  • 119685 Cherry Cobbler (3-1/8 x 2, scored at 3/8” on 3 side & large scraps)
  • 141628 This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (3 @ 1” x 3”)
  • 133719 Gold Glimmer Paper (scrap)
• Ink :
• Other : 140278 Santa’s Sleigh Thinlits (included in the Santa’s Sleigh Bundle), 143263 Big Shot Machine, 139684 Precision Base Plate, 140603 Big Shot Die Brush, 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 2 Hersey Nugget Candies

Instructions:

1. Die cut 4 of the sleigh sides on Cherry Cobbler card stock – glue together in pairs to reinforce each side of the sleigh.
2. Die cut 1 sleigh detail on Gold Glimmer Paper – adhere to one sleigh panel.
3. Fold on the score lines of the 3-1/8 x 2” Cherry Cobbler piece.
4. Notch out the end score lines as shown below and glue tabs to form the end of a box.
5. Cut 3 slits in the scored edge starting 1” from the un-scored end as shown in the first photo below.
6. Glue the center piece of the sleigh on the inside of one side bending it to form a curve up the back of the sleigh as shown in the second photo below.
7. Glue the other side of the sleigh in place the same way.
8. Wrap the nuggets with the the strips of designer series paper and stack in sleigh.
9. Die cut a Gold Glimmer Bow – add to the top nugget.

Week 11

Santa’s Sleigh Gift Tag – CLICK HERE TO  Download 12 Weeks – Week 11

Dress up items you can purchase locally to make cute home décor project or small gift ideas!  With this cute little lantern, just add a tag with ribbon.  You can fill it with candy or a tea light for a décor idea….or use it to include a gift card, jewelry, tickets, or any other small gift item for Christmas. The tag would also work great for your Christmas gifts, too!

Instructions:

1. Cut a 26” piece of Real Red ¾” Stitched Ribbon, wrap around top of lantern and tie in a bow. Trim ends.
2. Cut a piece of Real Red Cardstock using the 2^nd from largest Banner Framelit.
3. Cut a circle out of the largest circle framelit from the Layering Circles Framelits out of Whisper White cardstock.  Emboss using Woodland Embossing Folder. Add glitter using a liquid glue.
4. Stamp the deer image on Chocolate Chip Cardstock using Early Espresso Ink. Cut using deer image from Santa’s Sleigh Framelits.
5. Stamp the tree image on Wild Wasabi Cardstock using Garden Green Ink.  Cut using the tree image from Santa’s Sleigh Framelits.
6. Layer the Whisper White circle onto the Real Red banner using dimensionals. Then layer the tree and the deer on top of the circle, also using dimensionals.
7. Punch a ¼” circle hole in the top of the red banner and tie around the Real Red ¾” Stitched Ribbon using the Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine to attach it to the lantern.
8. Fill the lantern with the goody of your choice! Enjoy!

 Week 12

K-Cup Gift Set – CLICK HERE TO  Download 12 Weeks – Week 12 Gift Idea

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