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Christmas in July Blog Hop, Stampin' Up!

Rachael · July 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment


Hi Stampers!
This beautiful antique style Christmas card, was incredibly easy to create, and it can also be quickly transformed to be a winter card. It could even be a sympathy or thinking of you card ,with the change of a sentiment!
It was a card idea I had in my head, and then when I started stamping it, I didn’t love it. Then I had the thought to change it to an older, vintage postcard style of card, and the magic began.
I stamped the pine trees first in the background,onto a Very Vanilla panel by inking the stamp in Pear Pizzazz, stamping off once first, then stamped the image. I stamped the smaller reindeer in Crumb Cake, and finally the larger centerpiece Reindeer in Early Espresso. I filled in the bigger deer with a blender pen and the Early Espresso ink pad, and also used those tools to add shadowing to the deer for depth of field. I sponged the edges with Early Espresso as well, but I still was not completely satisfied with the look. So I ran a small clear block along the edge of the card stock to rough it up a bit and give an aged curl.  I then used the flat side of the sponge dabbed lightly all over the front in Crumb Cake to finish the aged patina.
I am so thrilled with how this turned out, but it needed a touch of a red color to slightly brighten it, but not a bright red, so I turned to the Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Double Stitched Ribbon to add a slight color pop. I added the ribbon to a piece of Be Merry DSP with bit of Snail Adhesive. I mounted the front panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals to give some height and visual interest. Then adhered them to a Garden Green card stock base.
I didn’t stop there, for the inside I added the Pine Boughs in Garden Green ink by stamping them first full ink, then again without reinking to fill in the negative space. I sponged the edges as well in Early Espresso, and added the sentiment in that same ink as well.
I finished the front of the card, with some tiny touches of Clear Wink of Stella. I thought it added a bit of wintery Christmas magic.

Measurements

Base: Garden Green 4 1/4″ by 11″, score at 5 1/2″
DSP layer: 4″ by 5 /14″
Very Vanilla front: 3 1/2″ by 4 1/2″
Inside Very Vanilla panel: 4″ by 5 1/4″
So, what do you think? I am really pleased and think I may actually use this design as my family Christmas card…….well, until I get ahold of the 2017 Holiday Catalog I suppose 😉
Until next time,
Stay Crafty!!
XO Rach

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Supplies

144406 Nature Sings clear mount stamp set
144111 Be Merry Designer Series Paper
101650 Very Vanilla  card stock
102584 Garden Green card stock
126973 Garden Green ink pad
131180 Pear Pizzazz ink pad
126975 Crumb Cake ink pad
126974 Early Espresso ink pad
144117 Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Stitched Ribbon
141337 Stampin Sponges
126889 Stampin’ Trimmer
102300 Bone Folder
104332 SNAIL Adhesive
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
118491 Clear Block Bundle
126200 Stampin’ Scrub
102394 Stampin’ Mist cleaner
107301 Whisper White Envelopes
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Filed Under: 2017 Holiday Catalog, 2017-18 Stampin' Up! Annual catalog, Blog Hop, Christmas, DSP Designer Series Paper, Regals Collection, Stampin' Up

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Comments

  1. Debra Schuh says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:22 am

    Always fun to see the new ideas!

    Reply
    • Rachael Rife, Rachthestamper says

      July 29, 2017 at 11:11 am

      Thank you , I SO agree !

      Reply
  2. Michelle Pollard says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:25 am

    #stampitcontest
    Your card is beautiful !

    Reply
    • Rachael Rife, Rachthestamper says

      July 29, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Diana Hernandez says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:39 am

    #stampitcontest
    Rachel this is a very nice and rugged card. Love the sentiment on the cover. Great job. tfs

    Reply
    • Rachael Rife, Rachthestamper says

      July 29, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Thanks so much!! 🙂 xo

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth A Setzler says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:44 am

    #stampitcontest Love this rustic card beautiful😊 hugs Betsy in Mafyland

    Reply
    • Rachael Rife, Rachthestamper says

      July 29, 2017 at 11:11 am

      Thanks! That is a great way to describe it 🙂 XO. Where in Md are you ?

      Reply
  5. Denice Metz says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:22 am

    would love to make this wonderful card, love reindeers #stampitcontest

    Reply
  6. Adrienne Brush says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:31 am

    #stampitcontest. Great card, love seeing the reindeer

    Reply
  7. Kim Nesbitt says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:44 am

    #stampitcontest love it!

    Reply
  8. Beth Merkle says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Great card!

    Reply
  9. Cherie Bennett says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Love this!!! Your so crafty!! Your a great inspiration!!

    Reply
  10. Rose T. says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:57 am

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  11. Cherie Bennett says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Oops! Forgot my #stampitcontest

    Reply
  12. Michael Haugland says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:59 am

    #Stampitcontest
    Beautiful rustic look. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Michael Haugland says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Beautiful rustic card. Love the colors and effects you used.

    Reply
    • Michael Haugland says

      July 29, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      I didn’t intend to enter twice :-0 I thought it did not post the first time! Love your idea, Rachel!

      Reply
  14. Kathy Phillips says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    #stampitcontest Love the Deer, Thanks for Sharing

    Reply
  15. Karen Piermarini says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  16. Heather Robinson says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Love the vintage feel of the card #stampitcontest

    Reply
  17. Sheila Lane says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    #stampitcontest Love the rustic look of the card.

    Reply
  18. Stacy Cecil says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    Love the old look.
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  19. JoAnn Porter says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    StampContest
    Love your card and the sentiment is wonderful

    Reply
  20. Janet Young says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    #stampitcontest Really like this stamp set and great card.

    Reply
  21. JoAnn Porter says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    stampitcontest
    Love your card and the sentiment is wonderful!!

    Reply
  22. Betty Peck. says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    #stampitcontest Very vintage.

    Reply
  23. Barbara Green says

    July 29, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    #stampitcontest Love your card.

    Reply
  24. Carol Smith says

    July 29, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I too, love the rustic look. Very nice, vintage look to it. tyfs #stampitcontest

    Reply
  25. Terry Deason says

    July 29, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Love the vintage look. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  26. Anne Wylie says

    July 29, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    #stampitcontest Love the vintage look!

    Reply
  27. smvickery07 says

    July 29, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    #stampitcontest Awesome card!

    Reply
  28. sjmattie242@yahoo.com says

    July 29, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Your nature card is very nice !
    #stampitcontest.

    Reply
  29. Deb Y says

    July 29, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    #stampitcontest nice vintage card ☺

    Reply
  30. pauline vaughan says

    July 29, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    nice card #stampitcontest

    Reply
  31. Pat Smith says

    July 29, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    #stampitcontest Nice card

    Reply
  32. Kelly Denis says

    July 29, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    #stampitcontest always love your cards

    Reply
  33. Beth Mills says

    July 29, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    Love the pine boughs lining the bottom of the inside panel! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  34. Kelly Denis says

    July 29, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
    • Kelly Denis says

      July 29, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      Oops didn’t mean to do that twice, sorry

      Reply
  35. Kathy Beemer says

    July 29, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    #stampitcontest Love the reindeer!

    Reply
  36. Crystal Wilson says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Love the antique look with the reindeer #stampitcontest

    Reply
  37. Marcia says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  38. Anna Kluytmans says

    July 30, 2017 at 12:20 am

    Hi Rachael, Love your card, TFS, Cheers Anna. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  39. Denise Bryant says

    July 30, 2017 at 12:43 am

    Love the animals! Pretty card!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  40. Diana Durst says

    July 30, 2017 at 12:58 am

    #stampitcontest. Nice card!

    Reply
  41. Annie Jasper says

    July 30, 2017 at 1:51 am

    #stampitcontest There’s nothing like a Christmas in July blog hop to get one through a hot summer night! The aged look with the roughed up edges matches my mood right now LOL

    Reply
  42. Helga W says

    July 30, 2017 at 1:53 am

    #stampitcontest
    Beautiful card. Love christmas in july

    Reply
  43. Michelle Rickard says

    July 30, 2017 at 2:14 am

    Love how you made this card. It makes you sing! The elk are fantastic. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  44. Rene Mace says

    July 30, 2017 at 2:59 am

    lovely old fashioned christmas card

    Reply
  45. Anita Falcone says

    July 30, 2017 at 4:44 am

    #stampitcontest
    Like the card! This is a cool stamp. Thanks

    Reply
  46. Lois says

    July 30, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    #stampitcontest What a fun blog hop. Loved all the cards.

    Reply
  47. sheristamps says

    July 30, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Rachel, This is so pretty. I love the rustic feel of it.

    Reply
    • Rachael Rife, Rachthestamper says

      July 30, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Would you believe I made it, 7am the day of the hop👀

      Reply
  48. Jennifer Pierce says

    July 30, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the rustic look! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  49. Denise Cain says

    July 30, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  50. Donna Sicafuse says

    July 30, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Love the Vintage look and thanks for sharing.
    stampingcontest

    Reply
  51. MaryAnn N. says

    July 30, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  52. geri S. says

    July 30, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the vintage look and that you finish on the inside!

    Reply
  53. Tammy Nickel says

    July 30, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the shadowing you did on this. Added a nice detail that made it look more realistic. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  54. Christina Miller says

    July 30, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Very nice card, love the vintage look and the versatility.
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  55. Phyllis Sinclair says

    July 30, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    #stampitcontest The vintage look is perfect for these stamps.

    Reply
  56. Carmen says

    July 30, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the distressing!

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  57. Jeanie Blake says

    July 30, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    #stampitcontest The colors are really subtle.

    Reply
  58. fran says

    July 31, 2017 at 6:28 am

    #stampitcontest
    love the vintage look of it

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  59. Ronda Pinton says

    July 31, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Great card! Your instructions are perfect! #Stampitcontest.

    Reply
  60. Margaret Waskiewicz says

    July 31, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the nature card, you did a good job with all the colors. So perfect for my family in Maine. TFS.

    Reply
  61. Donna Biagioni says

    August 1, 2017 at 11:52 am

    A good masculine card.

    Reply
  62. Kay Grover says

    August 1, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    #stampitcontest
    really like this card, perfect for the a man to receive

    Reply
  63. Terri McDougall says

    August 1, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the vintage look.

    Reply
  64. Claudia Stough says

    August 1, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Great card. Like how you roughed up the edges and popped it up

    Reply
  65. Donna Billingsley says

    August 1, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    What a gorgeous, vintage looking card. The colors are perfect. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  66. Rita Yure says

    August 1, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    #stampitcontest Love this card!

    Reply
  67. Rita Yure says

    August 1, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the card.

    Reply
  68. alyse says

    August 2, 2017 at 9:17 am

    #stampitcontest
    love this idea thank you for sharing
    Alyse d

    Reply
  69. Susan Berg says

    August 2, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    great card! thanks for sharing. love the giveaway set — it is just too cute for words.

    Reply
  70. Susan Berg says

    August 2, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    i already left a comment but cannot find it to make this amendment — love the card, but since i never use them, i forgot the hashtag: here it is #stampitcontest

    Reply
  71. Sandy Berghuis says

    August 6, 2017 at 2:11 am

    #stampitcontest
    Beautiful card!

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  72. Ina Nelson says

    August 6, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Love the vintage look of your card. A great card.

    Reply
  73. Marian Southall says

    August 8, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    #stampitcontest Thank you for this chance to win a cute stamp set!

    Reply
  74. Lynnette Hallbick says

    August 8, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    Very nice. A good guy card. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  75. Karen Ksenzakovic says

    August 8, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    #stampitcontest Great masculine card

    Reply
  76. Ruth Manor says

    August 9, 2017 at 9:10 am

    #stampitcontest Nature cards are one of my favorites.

    Reply

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