Block Party Christmas
I am trying to get ready for my Christmas stamp a stack this weekend. I will offer five cards. Each card will be stamped two times. With me being sick last week and having to work on the Holiday Blitz before that, I am helplessly behind. And I have a hard time making super simple cards.
Here is what I came up with yesterday. My first card. Let me know if it’s too simple. As you can tell I am on a Riding Hood Red kick! LOL
The card base is a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Riding Hood Red folded in half. I think for the SAS I will make it a horizontal folding cdard ( 4 1/4″ x 11″, folded in half) instead.
The card front was stamped with the big and small snowflake from the Holiday Collection stamp set Stampin’ Up! offers as a special right now.
The Whisper White cardstock measures 3 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ and is layered with a 1/4″ smaller piece of Ski Slope Designer Paper. The designer paper was paper pierced on three sides and all edges were sanded with a sanding block.
I inked part of the Christmas block from Block party up with the Riding Hood Red Stampin’ Spot that comes in the Holiday Collection kit, wiped away the ink from Seasons Greetings with a Q-tip and added Old Olive with a marker over that. I stamped it on a 2″ square of Whisper White cardstock and cut around it freehand. It was layered on a 2″ square of Chocolate Chip. Gold Cord was tied around the bottom. Then it was layered on an Old Olive Scallop Square that I formed out of four punch-outs made with the Scallop Square punch.
The small snowflake from Holiday Collection was stamped in Old Olive on Whisper White, punched out with the 3 /4″ circle punch, taped to the sentiment layers and a gold brad was added in it’s center. Alpine Ribbon was tied around the Designer Paper layers. Those were attached to the card base with dimensionals. The sentiment layers were attached with dimensionals on top of that.
Another way to create bigger scallop squares and rectangles without Nestabilities is today’s tutorial on Splitcoast. Mary Jo Albright shows us how to use the Scallop Edge Punch for that.
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Oh my…if I just had half of your wonderful talented ability for choosing colors and designing and coordinating all the pieces on the card to make it look like this…I would be so happy
It’s a beautiful card! Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Karen | November 12th, 2008 11:20
Oh this card is too cute and it’s no too simple. I Love It!
Posted by: Sherry McDowney | November 12th, 2008 11:23
I think it’s just perfect! Ahhh, to be able to go to a stamp-a-stack hosted by you…sigh. If I’m ever in Florida, I may just look you up! LOL!
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi Wiggins | November 12th, 2008 11:24
It’s not too simple at all. It’s perfect
Have a great day and I hope you are feeling much better this week! 
Posted by: pesc | November 12th, 2008 11:43
I’d say it’s far from simple. That’s a lot of cutting on your part to prep. Very pretty.
Posted by: Anne Lawrie | November 12th, 2008 11:54
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Posted by: Block Party Christmas | feelbettercard.com | November 12th, 2008 12:02
Hi Beate, I really love your layouts and how you layer many patterns together! This card is feels so warm!
Posted by: Ashley | November 12th, 2008 12:11
Sorry to hear that you were sick and hope you are feeling better now. Love your Riding Hood Red kick, beautiful color…. and your card turned out just perfect… love all those snowflakes. Well done!
Posted by: antje | November 12th, 2008 12:13
It’s gorgeous, Beate! The colors are really nice, and the distressing of your patterned paper adds just the right touch.
Oh, how I hear ya when you say you have trouble making simple cards… I struggle with that challenge every time I have to design something for a stamping event. I’m always worried people will find my project too simple or, worse, boring… I think you did great with this one. Can’t wait to see the other projects you’ll prepare for your event!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | November 12th, 2008 12:45
Not too hard. Not too simple. Just right.
from,
Goldilocks
Posted by: Inky Fingers, Paper Cuts, and a Glitter Mustache | November 12th, 2008 12:45
I don’t think it’s “simple” at all! Simply gorgeous though!
Posted by: LisaC | November 12th, 2008 12:53
Great card, I think it is perfect for your stamp-a-stack. One down, four to go.
Posted by: Sarah | November 12th, 2008 13:15
It’s gorgeous, not simple at all, just perfect for a SAS!!! They will be amazed! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | November 12th, 2008 14:19
Too simple, no way. There’s plenty going on with the distressing and piercing, and I think those felt ribbons are so perfect for Christmas - warm luxury. Take care, hope you’ll be totally better by the weekend.
Posted by: Sabrina (Cook22) | November 12th, 2008 14:23
This is a perfect card for a stamp-a-stack as it is not too involved. Everyone will love it!
Robbie
Posted by: Robbie Rubala | November 12th, 2008 15:08
Beate,
I understand your dilemma with making simple cards…as an SU demonstrator, I sometimes hear that my projects are too complicated. I have to be reminded that not everyone wants to spend 30 minutes putting together a 3-D item, even though I’m happy to spend twice that! In this case, I don’t think your card is too simple at all. It’s just right. It has lots of different things going on to add interest, but is very nicely coordinated and should be easy to assemble. Best of luck with your SAS!
Kelly
SU demonstrator in WI
Posted by: Kelly Cz | November 12th, 2008 15:14
Beate, beauty of a card and it’s a baby bear card too (hee hee) - it’s just right, neither too simple or too complicated. : D
Posted by: Stephanie P. | November 12th, 2008 16:47
In no way is this card ‘too simple’. It’s beautiful. My LSS has asked me to teach a class with a theme of ‘15 cards in 15 minutes’ and that gives me the heebies! Those will have to be really simple cards! This is lovely.
Posted by: Robin K | November 12th, 2008 17:18
Fabulous card, Beate! It’s just the right amount of “simple” for a stamp-a-stack. I love the layout, and the rich colors! I love me some Riding Hood Red too…so yummy!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | November 12th, 2008 17:47
I love this card Beate - not to simple at all, I think it’s perfect!
Posted by: Michelle | November 12th, 2008 19:33
i have the same problem when i’m making cards for SASes, so i feel your pain! i don’t think this is too simple, but your guests may have trouble with that stamp. i think it’s one of my least favorite, because it’s so hard to get the ink applied in the right amount. have you tried using a brayer? good luck!
Posted by: jenn nahrstadt | November 12th, 2008 20:43
TOO Simple, are you kidding! Beate, this is gorgeous. I love it, and it couldn’t be better. Wish I could come.
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | November 12th, 2008 21:32
This is way beyond cuteness!! Not too simple at all, it’s perfect!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | November 12th, 2008 22:09
I think this would be a great project! It’s not too simple, has lots of interesting elements, and the colors are warm and inviting. (like a cup of hot cocoa) Hope you are feeling better!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | November 12th, 2008 23:58
Beate-
This card is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Too simple?! HA! I think NOT!
I’m sorry you’ve not been feeling well. It’s sure going around….
Take care (rest and fluids, rest and fluids…)
Stacey
Posted by: Stacey | November 13th, 2008 04:43
Oh Beate, your card is gorgeous, and not to simple at all! I feel for you, as it is the worst feeling to have so much to do, and not feeling the best! I will be thinking of you
Love keesh x
Posted by: Makeesha Byl | November 13th, 2008 05:18
Not too simple at all! I love the colors combo, and Riding Hood Red is probably my favorite SU red so far. Fantastic Beate!! I hope you’re feeling better! Hugs!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | November 13th, 2008 07:33
Beate, this is a fabulous card! I don’t think it’s too simple for a SAS….have you seen what some people do?! Girl you have tons on that card! LOL!
I have a SAS this Saturday too and haven’t done a THING yet…I’ll be stamping and cutting like mad…just like you today!
Have a fab day!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | November 13th, 2008 08:00
Something that Beautiful couldn’t be too simple..
Posted by: Mary Anne Meier | November 13th, 2008 13:11
Oh how adorable! LOVE those colors together!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | November 14th, 2008 06:03
Hallo Beate,
wieder eine sehr schöne Karte und eine tolle Farbkombi.
Liebe Grüsse
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea R | November 14th, 2008 17:12
Not too simple but oh so cute! This looks simple enough for a stamp-a-stack but it really packs a punch! I just love this Beate!
Posted by: kathleenh | November 14th, 2008 20:55