Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Cane for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. I hope everyone is doing well today. I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see what they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s Sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Cane Bundle along with the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Sweetest Christmas DSP to a Sweet Sorbet mat. I adhered the layered panel to a Pool Party card base.

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I cut the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies from a panel of 2022-2024 In-Color 6 X 6 Glimmer Paper. I cut 2 of the candy canes from the Sweetest Christmas DSP using my Candy Cane Dies. I stamped the mistletoe image from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I cut the images out using the Candy Cane Dies. I adhered the candy canes to the die cut glimmer paper using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the mistletoe behind the candy canes using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the artwork to the card from using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the frame die from the Harvest Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I tied a small bow using the Garden Green 3/8″ Ribbon from the Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ Ribbon Combo Pack and adhered it to the candy canes using a Glue Dot. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the mistletoe image from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set next to the sentiment in Garden Green Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sweet Sorbet mat then to the inside of the Pool Party card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the candy cane image from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the mistletoe image from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Garden Green Ink around the candy cane. I adhered a panel of Sweetest Christmas DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!!

Amy Koenders:

Mary Deatherage:

Kristi Gray:

Jaimie Babarczy:

Sue Prather:

Karen Finkle:

Akiko Sudano:

Karen Ksenzakovic: You Are Here

Tara Carpenter:

Terry Lynn Bright:

Carol Buckalew:

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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Happy Stamping, Karen

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FITTING FLORETS COLLECTION Now Available

Add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set no matter the celebration all year!

Starting 1 November 2022, you can order items from the Fitting Florets Collection. All items in the collection can be ordered separately. Click HERE or on the photo for a printable PDF flyer.

The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:

  • Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)
  • Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
  • Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)

The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:

  • Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
  • Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)
  • Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)

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From The North Pole

Last Day To Subscribe

When autumn rolls around, do you start thinking about cozy Christmas crafting projects? This November, Paper Pumpkin delivers this and more with its one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed crafting experience. This festive kit includes 12 fun, sparkly gift tags and (as always!) an exclusive stamp set—plus everything you need for a successful holiday crafting experience. 

Need unique Christmas packaging to round out your gifting? We’ve got you covered with our exclusive North Pole Sacks add on.

This kit includes:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
  • Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
  • Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.

Finished gift tag size: 2″ x 3″ (5.1 x 7.6 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON

Available for purchase on stampinup.com starting 11 October 2022:

North Pole Sacks Add-On

Item Number: 162416

Add-on details:

  • Includes 12 food-safe paper bags
  • Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
  • Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
  • Bag size: 4″ x 6″ (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 1 3/4″ (mistletoe), 4 1/4″ X 3/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), candy canes, 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • 2022-2024 In-Color 6 X 6 Glimmer Paper (circle)

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Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Canes

Good Saturday morning my stamping friends. I made it to Georgia and I’m already having a great time. Today we get to spend the day crafting, laughing, eating and just talking with each other. I can’t wait to see what everyone has brought for us to make. Today is also the 1st year in 34 years that I’m away from my husband for our anniversary. I asked him before committing and he told me to go and have a good time. We’ll celebrate next week when I get home.

My card today is another quick one. I’m finding that when making my Christmas cards I seem to make most of them quick and easy. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Cane Bundle and the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I started by adhering a Sweetest Christmas DSP card front to a Garden Green card base.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Cane Cling Stamp Set in Real Red Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Candy Cane Dies. I threaded a piece of Garden Green 3/8″ ribbon from the Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon Combo Pack through the sentiment.

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I wrapped the ribbon around a panel of Sweetest Christmas DSP and tide a bow. I adhered the panel of DSP to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the candy cane image from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Real Red Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Garden Green card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the candy cane images from Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Real Red Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Sweetest Christmas DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   76V6XDMX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the July – December 2022 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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FITTING FLORETS COLLECTION

There’s a new Suite coming November 1st.

Add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set no matter the celebration all year!

Starting 1 November 2022, you can order items from the Fitting Florets Collection. All items in the collection can be ordered separately. Click HERE or on the photo for a printable PDF flyer.

The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:

  • Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)
  • Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
  • Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)

The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:

  • Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
  • Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)
  • Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)

Would you like to be able to purchase this collection early so you can get ahead with your Christmas cards? You can add it to your Starter Kit when you join Stampin’ Up! You can order the whole collection for $97.50. Then you still get to choose another $57.50 in product of your choice, and it will all only cost you $99. Everything ships for FREE and Stampin’ Up! will even throw in a past Paper Pumpkin Kit and some business supplies in case you want to start your own business. There is never an obligation to sell, you can join as a Hobby Demonstrator just to enjoy the discount for yourself. Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. I would LOVE to have you on my team.

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Starter Kit + Promotion From Stampin’ Up! October 4-31!!

October is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up!  You will get even MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit!  Between October 4-31, when you join, you will get $155 worth of products in your Starter Kit for only $99!!  Plus you’ll get free shipping and all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! and our Inkin’ Krew Team!

STARTER KIT+ PROMOTION DATES:  OCTOBER 4-31, 2022

  • When you purchase your Starter Kit, you will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99!!
  • You can select any eligible Stampin’ Up! products up to the stated value of $155.
  • Your Starter Kit also includes business resources like catalogs, brochures, order forms, and postcards.
  • The Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit!
  • In addition to the amazing added value to your Starter Kit, when you join Stampin’ Up! you get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters. Plus, you get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events!!
  • There is no requirement to hold events, share online or sell in any way to others.  You can join and simply get the awesome Starter Kit+ deal and then get a minimum of a 20% discount on anything that you purchase as a Demonstrator!
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before October 4 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
  • Starter Kit + Promotion begins: October 4, 2022
  • Starter Kit + Promotion ends: October 31, 2022 @ 11:50pm MT

You can check out more information about joining our team Here and more details about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and find the link to join Here.

I’d be happy to help you and talk to you about joining. Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can connect. This is such a great deal you won’t want to pass it up.

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From The North Pole

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

When autumn rolls around, do you start thinking about cozy Christmas crafting projects? This November, Paper Pumpkin delivers this and more with its one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed crafting experience. This festive kit includes 12 fun, sparkly gift tags and (as always!) an exclusive stamp set—plus everything you need for a successful holiday crafting experience. 

Need unique Christmas packaging to round out your gifting? We’ve got you covered with our exclusive North Pole Sacks add on.

This kit includes:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
  • Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
  • Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.

Finished gift tag size: 2″ x 3″ (5.1 x 7.6 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON

Available for purchase on stampinup.com starting 11 October 2022:

North Pole Sacks Add-On

Item Number: 162416

Add-on details:

  • Includes 12 food-safe paper bags
  • Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
  • Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
  • Bag size: 4″ x 6″ (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 3 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Cane Christmas

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. Well, here we are halfway through another week. I can’t believe the end of July is this weekend. I feel like July just started.

I made my 1st Christmas card for today. It cooled off a bit here, so I decided that I would make one. I have to get started some time, right? Also, we have out Stamp Camp Card Class next week and since everyone couldn’t be here last month for Christmas in July, we’re doing Christmas in August theme. The ladies will be making a version of this card next week. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Canes Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Banners Bundle for my card today.

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I started by cutting panels of Basic White and Real Red cardstock using the striped die from the Candy Canes Dies. I adhered the 2 panels together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Real Red card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the 2 candy cane images from the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Cane Cling Stamp Set in Real Red Ink. I cut the candy canes out using my Candy Cane Dies. I adhered the candy canes together using a Glue Dot and adhered them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. From a panel of Garden Green cardstock, I cut 5 of the pine boughs die from the Christmas Banners Dies. I adhered the pine boughs around the candy canes using Glue Dots. I tied a small bow using the Garden Green ribbon from the Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ Ribbon Combo Pack. I adhered the bow to the candy canes using a Glue Dot.

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I adhered a few of the Gold Holly Leaves to the pine boughs using Glue Dots. On the Basic White panel, I stamped the sentiment out using the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set. I cut the sentiment out using the Christmas Banners Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the top of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the candy cane images from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Real Red Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Garden Green mat and then to the inside of the Real Red card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the candy canes from the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set in Real Red Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   RGVNBY93

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog or the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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The Back To School Sales Tax Holiday is going on until August. For those of you living in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia…you’ve got sales tax holidays coming up!! Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee all start this week.

The good news is that some items in the Stampin’ Up! Catalogs qualify for the sales tax holidays!  The list of sales tax holidays by state and items in that state that qualify Here on a printable PDF. Check it out to see when your state has the Sales Tax Holiday.

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Sweet Sunflowers

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! 
And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create! 

Item Number: 161120

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
  • Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
  • 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

Subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 July and 10 August at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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If you join during Sale-a-bration you will receive this awesome Making Plans Collection absolutely free. It includes a July 2022-December 2023 Making Plans Planner including an 8″ X 9 1/2″ Faux Leather Carrying Case, 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ Planer Pages, Monthly Divider Pages and Sticker Sheets. It also includes 3 – Creative Journals that are 5 3/4″ X 8″ and a Making Plans Photopolymer Stamp Set. Contact me for more information at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’d love to have you on my team. You can join as a hobby demonstrator just to enjoy the discount for yourself. No obligations to sell, hold classes or have a blog.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 4 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ (candy canes & sentiment). 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 4 1/2″ (pine boughs), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Real Red Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front)
  • Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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