Dec. Cards@Home Kit

 It's already December, and with the newest stay-at-home rules, what better time to stamp some really special cards for those you can't visit in person?  If you like things with some glitz and shine, then you'll love this month's kit! {Stamps used for this card, (R) = Retired set}

The "stars" card  uses deeper colors that are a nice change from the bright red and green we usually see during the holidays.  When opened, there is also the additional feature of a pocket on the bottom (behind the "adore him" words), which is great for a gift card or some paper money if you are using the card with an included Christmas gift.  Wouldn't this more subtle card be perfect for a masculine recipient or perhaps grandparent(s)? {For Unto Us, So Many Stars (R)}

The upper right card uses the new {Curvy Christmas} stamp set, and also gives you "an idea" of the Curvy dies, although truthfully my dies are caught up in the recent backorder at SU (such a popular bundle!), so I had to make some "mock" curves" in order to get these cards published to you before it got to be too late into the month. (I promise to correct the card when the dies arrive later this week!) Hopefully you can still enjoy how pretty this card design is and how much fun it will be to use the dies and the Quite Curvy stamp set in future months to come. 

The bottom left card is an example of doing inlays with die cuts, as the Glimmer ornaments aren't just attached on top of the Designer Paper but cut and inlaid into it.  This is very easy to do using the Envelopes dies multiple times for the different colors and gives the card front a lot of texture and color with a smoother, more integrated feel. Note how the envelope flap also uses a die from the same set, which makes the whole thing even more special. {Itty Bitty Christmas, Wrapped in Christmas, Ornamental Envelopes}

The bottom right card is an interesting size, 4" x 7", rather like a short slimline card.  I created a special envelope for it from a standard legal size #10 silver envelope by cutting, scoring, and rounding the corners on one end.  (These instructions will also be included in your card kit in case you also find some after-Christmas special on colored envelopes and want to do the same! )  The dove die embosses some "feathers"  into it for texture and with the (retired) white flocked paper, looks quite realistic. This card would also be very nice if used for wedding or sympathy, as the bottom word can be easily changed. {Dove of Hope}

With Christmas coming up very soon and so that you will have time to assemble and send your cards, please contact me ASAP and I will try to have your kit ready within the next week. 

Deadline Date to order this Kit: Friday, Dec. 18. 

*Cost = $15 if you pick up, + $2 for shipping per kit if mailed to you. 

This Cards@Home Kit can be FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: PZR2Z2KS, or if you have a previous Class Credit.  

(Note: if your order exceeds $150, do not use a Host Code, as you can keep the Host Rewards and still earn a Class Credit for a future class or get this month's Kit for FREE!)

*Since I cannot stamp your card pieces (per SU copyright policies), you may consider buying the stamp sets used, look among your supplies for stamps that would work, or simply write or print your own sentiments. You will receive blank white cardstock where I have stamped the samples, all the pre-cut/scored pieces and printed papers for the kit, and the printed instructions with color pictures.  Contact me if you have any questions.