Want to create a little variety in that stack of cards you are working on? Consider changing the background with embossing folders. These cards are almost exactly the same.  But take a look at the background - this one is embossed with snowflakes in the background:

And this card has evergreen trees in the background:

This is how you can make two similar but different cards by just changing the background with an embossing folder.

See the video tutorial:

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This is fun and easy!  Flash back to "Elf" the movie and his bright green elf suit!  This will not only hold a gift card, but bring a smile to someone's face!

I've used three different die sets to create this cute gift card holder.  The body of the card holder is made with Celebration Labels Dies (You NEED this set)! Collar and Shoes are made with the smallest oval from the Stitched Shapes Dies, and the gold buckle is die cut from the smallest square in the Layering Squares Dies.  

Here's my video tutorial - see how easy this is to make!

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I want to show you how to make a stunning Christmas card!  I saw this card on a YouTube video by Linda Bedinger at Ink and Ingenuity, and just loved it.  It features the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper, which is so lovely:

Isn't it pretty?  It is a vellum paper with flocked designs on top.  Just gorgeous!  

I've also used the Word Wishes Dies to cut out "Merry Christmas." These dies feature a die cut sentiment for different holidays and are found on page 183 of the Annual Catalog:

And here is the card:

Here's more of what you need:

Card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4" (Real Red Card Stock). 

You will also need a piece of Real Red card stock to put under the specialty paper - 5 1/4  x 4 "

The Plush Poinsettia paper is cut at 5 1/4 x 4"

You will need a piece of Whisper White card stock for the inside - 5 1/4 x 4"

Ribbon is about 10 or 11 inches long.

Watch the YouTube video tutorial here:

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Brrr! The first snow blew in this morning with quite a fury! We lost electric amid the snow and wind, but when things calmed down there was the blanket of softly fallen snow.  It came as a reminder that winter is just around the corner! This prompted me to share this lovely card with you today:

The touches of Balmy Blue Shimmer Paper add a touch of elegance and sparkle.  Here's the inside view:

If you want to purchase all of the products I used, just order the Snowflake Splendor Suite (#155115), which includes all of them.  If you would like just the stamps and dies, order the Snowflake Wishes Bundle (#155172).  This is a set you can use throughout the winter.  It's a beautiful set with a large number of dies and stamps and sentiments.

Watch my video tutorial to see how to make this lovely card:

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Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English) - 155172

 

Snowflake Splendor Suite Collection (English) - 155115

 

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper - 153512

 

Winter Snow Embossing Folder - 153577

 

Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper - 153513

 

Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems - 153547

 

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad - 147110

 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

 

Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 150883

 

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

 

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine - 149653

 

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

 

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