Recently I picked up Issue 05 of ‘Get Stamping’ magazine at my local newsagents because I loved the look of the free set of clear stamps that came with it.
When a friend came down from Glasgow for a visit last week I realised that I hadn’t done my Christmas cards yet and wanted to give her the card while she was here.
I therefore put together a quick card to wish her a Merry Christmas.
Ok, Ok, I know that I should have done them by now, but listen, I rarely shop for presents until a week before Christmas day so having cards ready in November was going to be unlikely wasn’t it?
So, as I said, the stamps came from Issue 05 of ‘Get Stamping’ magazine – here is a quick image of the magazine and free stamps.
Looks good right?
I can see myself using these stamps beyond Christmas as there are a lot of adaptable images there from the gifts to the bow and also the coffee mug.
Anyway, you probably want to see the card that I made so here is a little photo gallery showing the card from various angles.
As you can see, it was quite a simple card and there weren’t really many techniques or stages involved. There isn’t therefore a lot of step by step images on this post.
For the curious however, here is a quick breakdown of how I put it all together.
- Stamp out and then mask of the gifts.
- Mask off a line about half way down leaving the top of the card exposed.
- Using a blending tools, brush or other tool to work on some Tim Holtz Distress ink (or ink of your choice) to give the top area a frosty blue feel.
- Peel off all of the masks and colour in the gifts with pencils.
- Stamp out the sentiment on a spare piece of cardstock.
- Matt and layer the main image.
- Matt and layer the sentiment and then stick on the card with some foam pads or 3D glue.
- You’re done!
I told you it was a quickie :)
Anyway, I hope that you are all managing the run up to Christmas well. Hands up who has done their Christmas cards yet?
I haven’t – hence why I had to make this one quick! Lol.
That’s it for this one. Thank you for reading – I look forward to seeing you next time!
J :)
GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
Fabulous cards John, loving the images.
Hugs
Linda xxx
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Lovely card John and one that would definitely catch my eye in a card shop (sorry but needs must occasionally ! ).
Sometimes quickie cards get you focused and you spend the time you have doing them rather than going through loads of stuff , changing your mind , going through more stuff etc etc etc !
Again well done
xx
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I totally agree with your sentiment. I hate it when children are told they have to be good to get something off Santa. J
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Love the card John you make some lovely “stuff” love Gillianx
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Gorgeous John xXx
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What a cool card, John. I’ve not done too much stamping yet as I’m nervous about colouring. I really want to give it a go though. I’ve got a shopping list of craft stuff and on the top I’ve got watercolour pencils, pastels, acrylics and water pens lol
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Hi John,
Fab card from stamps with a magazine. I think you could make something lovely and interesting from just about anything.
I agree that those who have made their Christmas cards early must be super organised. I always think I’ll do that – next year.
All the very best.
Carol
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I just love simple Christmas cards! Great design John, tfs. Pat x
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Hats off to those super organised people who do have their cards made but I’m with you John. I may start on them next week. That will be approx a month before Christmas.
I do have my box of Christmas crafty stuff out of hiding but I have only taken a piece of card out for a box so far.
Lovely card and love what you do.
XX
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