Kick it up a Notch

In four short months the Christmas season will be upon us, and this is the time of year we need to think about the cards we will send out. To help get you started, I listed 12 ways for you to kick it up a notch. The card below gives you a close up view of the embellishments.

12 Ways To Kick It Up A Notch

  • Create a unique folded card such as a gift card holder as above, criss cross card or waterfall card
  • Use Twinkling H2O’s on your card
  • Create die-cuts with your Cricut, or purchase pre-cut diecuts or chipboard
  • Incorporate 3-D designs such as Jolee’s Boutique, with your stamped image
  • Add crystals and jewels
  • Embellish with holiday ribbon
  • Glitter and Stickles add sparkle and shine
  • Use lots of layers –5 to 7 are good
  • Sew stitch lines, or create stitch lines with a fine black permanent marker
  • Emboss with the Cuttlebug
  • Stamp more than one image on the inside of your card. Decorating the area around the sentiment is fun, and so is adding another image on the opposite side of the sentiment
  • Finish your card with a personalized “stamped by” image on the back of your card

Get Your Personalized Stamp In Time For The Holiday Season

  • If you are interested in ordering a personalized custom design, please e-mail me at scrapbook4ever@yahoo.ca with Stamp Order in the title

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Posted on : Aug 14 2008
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Aug 14, 2008 - 04:08:57
malieta said:

Very good tips Beth and thank you for sharing them!
Your cards are very pretty and I love the colors…wow!

Aug 14, 2008 - 06:08:16
Penny said:

Good ideas! I LOVE your fun card – what fab colours and bling, makes it really stand out!

Penny x

Aug 14, 2008 - 07:08:08
Kim Prince said:

OMGOSH!! Stop it!!!! You are making me want to buy way more stamps!! lol…Beth, your cards are scrumptious!!!!!! Your colouring honestly amazes me. Come visit and show me how to do it!! lol…
Hmmm….are you designing signature stamps? I would love to get one with a play on my last name….Prince. I guess I should email you! lol

Thanks for sharing today and your tips are great ideas!!
:)
Kim

Aug 14, 2008 - 09:08:48
Kim H said:

Holey buckets this card is just gorgeous! I love it! Wonderful tips! I better get thinking about my Christmas cards!

Aug 14, 2008 - 11:08:45

Thanks for sharing – your cards are gorgeous, girl! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Aug 14, 2008 - 11:08:10
Marnie said:

This is just BEAUTIFUL amazing work!

Aug 22, 2008 - 06:08:21
kathleenh said:

Gooooorgeous! I love how you colored the ornaments and glitterfied them!

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