The first Friday in the month means it's time for a new Scrap 'n Stamp blog hop! Our theme is CHRISTMAS in JULY. Always a popular one for cardmakers, it seems! It is definitely worthwhile getting a start on holiday cardmaking before the busy festive season actually arrives. So I was more than happy to break out some Concord and 9th goodies and make this card:
I am using an older Concord & 9th turnabout stamp set for my background, but the store carries a newer one that I have to admit, I think I like even more! This was the first time I had tried stamping a turnabout right onto the base of my card, and I'm liking it! Since I also love to make Christmas tags, I decided to use one for my focal point - it leaves lots of the background visible, too. ;) Grabbing a tag from my bin-of-many, I stamped the Merry & Bright sentiment, then added the holly and berries die cuts. Some scrap ribbon and twine finished off the tag. I added a piece of fun foam to the back of the tag before adhering it to give a little extra dimension.
If these cards have inspired you, you might want to check out the Christmas in July sale at Scrap 'n Stamp, too! Have a great weekend.
Supplies: Neenah white, Gina K. kraft & scrap red & green cardstock, Concord & 9th Deck the Halls Turnabout stamp, Merry & Bright stamps & dies & Little Love Tags die, MFT biscotti & Catherine Pooler stone blue, melon ice & rockin' red ink, Wow clear gloss embossing powder, scrap ribbon & twine, fun foam
26 comments:
Love that you added a tag to the front of the card! So cute!
I just love the stamped images on the kraft card stock. WHAT A GREAT LOOK!!! I'm going to make some cards like that.
Lindsey, this card is so cute! (I have the same turnabout background, and still love it!) Adding the sentiment on the tag front is a great idea :)
Awesome card Lindsey - happy colours making for a great Christmas card.
Love your background it’s amazing! Great job
Seems like the June hop was but a few days ago and here we are, enjoying the July one already! Your turnabout + tag are a fabulous pairing! I have the turnabout you linked to...and have yet to ink it up! It's been in my collection for far too long! Best put it within reach!
hugs~c
Love that the tag pops on your pretty background!
Great background and I love the tag in front!
love, LOVE, love this card Lindsey! The colors you chose look fantastic on kraft card stock - I need to use Kraft more often as I love how this looks.
I love that you created your own patterned paper with the turn about stamp. The tag really pops against the Kraft paper. Great job!
The turnabout is very pretty. I love white on a card and the tag is perfect, not to mention being on kraft! Merry merry nice!
Adding the tag to the front makes it all look like a wrapped gift!
Love the rustic kraft background and the contrast to the bright white die. such a wonderful and refreshing-looking card.
Love the background. And the simplicity of your card. Thanks.
Love that turnabout background design! Pretty card!
Love background design, really like how the colors look stamped on kraft card. Great card!
I always love using kraft cardstock and your card is exactly why...such a great contrast with the images on the base and the tag.
That's a fantastic stamped background on kraft to perfectly showcase that bright white tag! Loving the little holly and berry accents too :)
Simply Lovely Card & a tag that could be used as an ornament or bookmark! So Smart!! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you & yours!!
Very pretty card. I love how the sentiment is front and center of the card.
Adorable tag on your sweet card, just beautiful!
Lovely festive card. Those Turnabout stamps are fantastic for making backgrounds!
Beautiful job with the card base, looks awesome and fantastic tag on it, Perfection!!!
Love this card so much. Love the colors and love that turn a bout stamp. I was thinking I need to try one of those now I know I NEED to get one!
Love how you did
the tag with the
foam. Very pretty
background also.
Carla from Arizona
Love the look of the stamped images on kraft. Like the idea of adding a tag for sentiment.
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