This Christmas card has A LOT of wow-factor!  It not only has impact, but it is a design that is simple to create...

Stamps: Beautiful Baubles Stamp Set + Detailed Baubles Thinlits Dies (photopolymer: 149920).  Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Night of Navy (147110).  Stampin' Blends: Bermuda Bay (144600), Night of Navy (144040).  Card/Paper: Bermuda Bay (131286), Silver Glimmer Paper (146960), Window Sheet (142314).  Accessories: Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes (147900), Night of Navy Medium Baker's Twine (146336), Silver Sequin Trim (144230).  Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

Beautiful Baubles Photopolymer Stamp Set + Detailed Baubles Thinlits Dies Bundle (149920) - $90.75

The focus of this Christmas Card is the glimmering ornament from the Beautiful Baubles stamp set.  It's like a gorgeous, sparkly, stained-glass window!  The bauble is stamped on a 4" x 4" piece of Window Sheet using StazOn ink, then turned over and coloured using Stampin' Blends.  The non-traditional colours I've used are Bermuda Bay and Night of Navy.

I used the Silver Foil-Edged Cards for this Christmas card.  These card bases and coordinating envelopes are trimmed with pretty silver foil.  The fabulous, decorative border from the Detailed Baubles Thinlits was die-cut from the card front, then the coloured bauble is adhered behind followed by a circle of Silver Glimmer Paper and a layer of Bermuda Bay card stock.

Take it from me, this card photographs well, but looks 100-times better in real life, especially when that gorgeous glimmer paper catches the light and shines through the coloured bauble.

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The Takeout Treat gift boxes make cute Christmas Tree decorations.  These ones are filled with chocolatey treats, which makes a sweet surprise for Christmas Day...

Takeout Treats Stamp Set + Takeout Thinlits Dies Wood-Mount Bundle (149989) - $118.75
Takeout Treats Stamp Set + Takeout Thinlits Dies Clear-Mount Bundle (149990) - $103.50

Here's the two designs, close up.  This Granny Apple Green gift box is stamped with holly from the Takeout Treats stamp set and the berries coloured with Watercolor Pencils.  Simple stamping, simple project...

Bundles: Takeout Treats Stamp Set + Takeout Thinlits Dies (wood: 149989, clear: 149990).  Ink: Pool Party (147107), Granny Apple Green (147095), Jet Black StazOn (101406).  Card/Paper: Granny Apple Green (147014), Whisper White (106549).  Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Watercolor Pencils (141709).  Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108).

This second treat box is a little more elaborate, more for the avid stamper.  Before constructing, this Pool Party gift box is spritzed with Frost White Shimmer Paint to make it sparkly, then stamped with the Sheet Music background stamp.  It is finished with the gorgeous Boxwood Wreath Embellishment.

Bundles: Takeout Treats Stamp Set + Takeout Thinlits Dies (wood: 149989, clear: 149990).  Stamps: Sheet Music (wood: 143967, clear: 143970).  Ink: Pool Party (147107), VersMark (102283).  Card/Paper: Pool Party (124391), Poppy Parade (121694).  Accessories: Boxwood Wreaths Embellishments (144176), Poppy Parade 1/4" Mini Striped Ribbon (146938), Gold Metallic Thread (138401), Frost White Shimmer Paint (147046), White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132).  Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Heat Tool (129056), Embossing Buddy (103083), Stampin' Spritzer (126185), Mini Glue Dots (103683).  Other: Isopropyl Alcohol.

The Takeout Treats stamp set and Takeout Thinlits Dies are being discontinued when the Holiday Catalogue finishes on 2 January.  Make sure you get them before they're gone!

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Changing things up today... instead of showing you the front of this card first, I'm sharing the inside of a Christmas card that features a lot of the lovely stamps from the Farmhouse Christmas stamp set.  Plus, take a look at the gorgeous die-cut fence from the coordinating Farmhouse Framelits Dies.

Bundles: Farmhouse Christmas Stamp Set + Farmhouse Framelits Dies (photopolymer: 148478).  Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Mossy Meadow (147111), Pool Party (147107).  Markers: Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (147942), Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends (144598), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (144601), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (144597), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (144605), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (145058).  Card/Paper: Pool Party (124391), Gray Granite (147008), Whisper White (106549), Whisper White Thick (140490), Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper (147820).  Accessories: Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine (147888), Galvanized Buttons (147891), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220).  Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

Inside this Christmas card there is a pop-out with four panels, each framing stamped and die-cut images coloured with Stampin' Blends - such fun!

Because of the very detailed inside, I decided to keep the outside of this Christmas card simple to show off the pretty Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper.  This paper is perfect for Christmas, however these stripe, plaid, and wood-grain patterns can be used year-round too.

Farmhouse Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set + Farmhouse Framelits Dies (149941) - $92.50

Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper (147820) - $23.00
Twelve 12" x 12" sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs

The final touches to the card front was a Galvanized Button, tied with a length of Cherry Cobbler Cotton Twine, and some clear rhinestones, which I coloured with the Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend to match.

I love that you can coordinate some basic embellishments by using the Stampin' Blends to add some colour!

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There are a number of stamp sets in the Holiday Catalogue that are not just for Christmas and can be used all year round.  Here's a simple thank you card stamped with the Peaceful Noel stamp set in Blueberry Bushell and Sahara Sand.  I used the same Stamparatus method for creating a wreath, but orienting the stamps to create a bouquet...

Stamps: Peaceful Noel Stamp Set (photopolymer: 147694), Itty Bitty Greetings (wood: 146664, clear: 146667).  Ink: Blueberry Bushell (147138), Sahara Sand (147117), VersaMark (102283).  Card/Paper: Gray Granite (147008), Blueberry Bushell (146991), Whisper White (106549).  Accessories: Silver Metallic Thread (138402), Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder (109131).  Tools: Stamparatus (148187), Classic Label Punch (141491), Embossing Buddy (103083), Heat Tool (129056), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108).

The foliage in the Peaceful Noel stamp set is what makes this stamp set so versatile.  Pair it with the Itty Bitty Greetings, and you can create a range of cards for many occasions.

Peaceful Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set (147694) - $36.00

Itty Bitty Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set (146664) - $101.00
Itty Bitty Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set (146667) - $76.00

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The Stamparatus is, by far, the best way to stamp the Santa's Bags.  I used the string of lights image from the Making Christmas Bright stamp set to stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink across the top of a Santa's Bag...

Bundles: Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set + Christmas Bulb Punch (photopolymer: 149947).  Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Poppy Parade (147050), Granny Apple Green (147095), Pacific Point (147098), Daffodil Delight (147094).  Card/Paper: Poppy Parade (121694), Whisper White (106549), Gold Foil Sheets (132622).  Accessories: Santa's Bags (147812), All Is Bright Paper Clips (147893), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (147044), Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine (124262).  Tools: Stamparatus (148187), Banner Triple Punch (138292), 2" Circle Punch (133782), Watercolor Pencils (141709), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set + Christmas Bulb Builder Punch Bundle (149947) - $73.75

Stamparatus (148187) - $99.00

Santa Bags (147812) - $21.00
8 cotton bags: 4" x 5" (10.2 cm x 12.7 cm)

But wait, there's more!  Everything was set for using the Stamparatus Hinge-Step method:

1. Lay Santa's Bag on the Stamparatus base.  Place the string of lights stamp face down on the bag.  Close the side Stamparatus Plate to pick up the stamp.
2. Ink stamp with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and close the Stamparatus Plate to stamp the image.
3. Lift the Stamparatus Plate so it's vertical and remove from the Stamparatus base.  Replace the Stamparatus Plate; one hinge down.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have completed stamping the front of the Santa's Bag.

Each of the little lights on the Santa's Bag were coloured using Watercolor Pencils and a dab of Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint added to give them some sparkle...

A simple tag attached with the All Is Bright Paper Clips with a string of fun, dangling light bulbs was all that was needed to finish this cotton gift bag.

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