Christmas in July: Christmas Emporium

Oh me, oh my… Christmas in July is almost over!  We’ve had a such a blast “beating the heat” with these cheery and festive projects. Hopefully you’ve got some great ideas “pinned” for your pre-Christmas season creations.  Designer, Gini WIlliams Cagle created a gorgeous card inside and out… enjoy!

Supply List:

Hampton Art licensed Graphic 45 cling stamp set - Christmas Emporium 3 (IC0128) Hampton Art wood stamp - Christmas Joy Words (PS0467A)

Clearsnap Ink

Graphic 45 Decades Antiquing Dye Ink: Dark Cashmere; Antique Moss; Venetian Lace; Triumphant Red

Archival Dye: Mudslide

Top Boss Watermark Ink

Glue Gloss

Donna Salazar Fairy Dust Glitter: Pralines and Cream

Smooch Spritz: Vanilla Shimmer; Cosmic Pink

Other Supplies

Graphic 45 papers: Christmas Emporium

Bazzill Cardstock

Kanban Crafts Metallic Cardstock

Cheery Lynn Designs Dies: Holly Flourish, Sweet William; Dutch Scallop Square

Want2Scrap Pearls

May Arts Ribbon

Gold Embossing Powder

Tools: Spellbinder’s Grand Calibur

Adhesives: GlueArts Glue Glider Pro – Perma Tac; U Cut It Dimensional Adhesive

Designer Notes:

1. Stamp the children using Mudslide and heat set.

2. Color using the Decades inks and a water brush. Fussy Cut.

3. Apply Glue Gloss on areas to highlight with glitter. Apply on a tag from the Christmas Emporium collection.

4. Spritz seam binding with the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch. Crinkle the ribbon, and then tie in a bow. The Smooch will help hold the shape of the ribbon better than water alone, and will also add a subtle sparkle. Attach to the small tag.

5. Stamp the postcard parts on a rectangular piece of white cardstock, using the Dark Cashmere. Ink over the entire image with the Venetian Lace. Stamp the sentiment with the watermark ink and emboss with gold powder. Ink the edges with the Dark Cashmere. Add a bit of color to the holly leaves and “Post Card” using the water brush and Decades inks.

6. Die cut flowers and spritz with the Cosmic Pink Smooch. Crinkle the flowers and then unfold them and assemble.

7. For the inside of the card, stamp the sentiment with the watermark ink and emboss with gold powder. Frame with a die cut.