Greetings!
Each week until December 25, subscribers to my newsletter will receive the basic instructions for making a special card, small gift, or other handcrafted item for the holidays. We are now on Week 4, which is the final project for a holiday card.
With each newsletter also comes the opportunity to purchase a full kit for making the project. Alternatively, you have the option of purchasing pieces of each kit, if, for example, you already have the stamp set, and only want to purchase the supplies and pre-cut cardstock. AND, if you have good intentions, but there simply are not enough hours in the day, you'll also have the choice to buy the finished product.
Since so many of you love to send family photos at this time of year, this week's project is for a photo card, titled simply: "'Noel". It uses the graphic stamp set "Big on Christmas", which includes two other fun images that would also work for this particular card.
P.S. It's not too late to purchase the projects from Weeks 1-3!! Scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for the info. |
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"Noel" Photo Card Instructions
(For those of you wondering, this is NOT me and my family! Although I do have two lovely, black Standard Poodles!)
This is a single panel card, with no fold. It is large enough to accommodate a photo that is 3-1/2" X 5", and can be used equally well for either a horizontal or vertical photo image. You can sign your family's names on the back of the card.
The stamp set used for this particular card is "Big On Christmas". This is a fun set of graphic images that includes, in addition to "Noel", "Happy Holidays" and "Let it Snow" with fun images of an ornament, a tree, or a snowman to complement the words. The images can be left as an outline, using Stampin' Write Markers and the direct to rubber technique (see below), or you can stamp them using StazOn black ink, and color in the letters on the cardstock. Either way, it's a versatile set and you can substitute any one of the three images for this card as they are all the same size.
The base of the card is a 9-1/4" X 4" piece of Wild Wasabi Cardstock. You will also need a piece of Certainly Celery cardstock cut 3-1/2" X 3-1/2", and a second piece of Wild Wasabi cut to 2-3/8" X 3-1/2".
Get out your Real Red and Glorious Green Stampin' Write Markers. Using the Direct to Rubber Technique, color the letters right on the rubber with the Real Red, and color the ornament with Glorious Green. To make sure the ink is still uniformly moist before your stamp, hold the inked-side up close to you mouth and "huff"- it's sort of like blowing out a candle without pursing your lips. The moisture of your breath is enough to re-wet the ink just the right amount for stamping. Once you've huffed, stamp the image on a piece of Whisper White cardstock, and trim it to 1-7/8" X 3-1/2". Use the Real Red to highlight the stripes and the cap on the ornament, and use the Glorious Green to fill in the top and bottom halves of the ornament.
Mount the image using SNAIL adhesive to the small piece of Wild Wasabi, making sure the left and right edges are flush, and that it is centered top-to-bottom. Now find your Signo White Gel pen, and, if desired, the "Dots" Classy Brass Template. You are going to make a line of white dots on the Wild Wasabi in the margins above and below your image. If you want the dots to be perfectly round and perfectly aligned, I recommend using the brass stencil. If you are comfortable free-handing it without the stencil, I say "Go for it!" because it will look just fine.
Once you've added your line of white dots above and below the image, and let them dry (!), mount the image to the Certainly Celery, about 1/4" from the bottom edge of the Certainly Celery cardstock.
Take an 18" piece of 3/8" wide, red double-faced satin ribbon and tie it in a bow around the top part of the Certainly Celery, above your stamped image. Trim the ends at an angle. (If you don't have the ribbon on hand, you can find it at any large craft store or fabric store). Use your SNAIL adhesive generously to mount this whole piece to the right side of the Wild Wasabi base card, leaving a 1/4" frame on the right side, top and bottom.
Mount your photo on the left, and you are ready to mail your family portrait to all of your loved ones with your holiday greetings!
To order kits for this project, see below. You can order the full project kit (stamps, supplies, embellishments, and pre-cut cardstock) or you can order partial kits according to your needs. You can also order a set of 10 finished cards if you like! See below for more details on how to order. |
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Order a Kit
Rest assured that when you order kit from me, you are not left high and dry! WIth it comes step-by-step instructions, and you can feel free to contact me at any time if you have trouble with your order, or need a reminder on how to use something. I want you to have fun, so I will work hard to guarantee your satisfaction!
You can order the stamp set and any or all supplies by going to my Stampin' Up! website and ordering online. Details are below. Your order will arrive directly from Stampin' Up! 7-10 days from when you place it.
Pre-cut cardstock and embellishments can be purchased from Sara Jane's Studio using the "Add to Cart" button below.
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Pre-Cut Cardstock & Embellishments Only
Includes enough envelopes, pre-cut cardstock and red double-faced satin ribbon for you to complete 10 cards. (There will be an extra piece of Whisper White in case of boo-boos!)
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"Noel" Photo Card Complete Project Kit
Order pre-cut cardstock using the "Add to Cart" button, above. Then go to www.SaraMcKenzie.StampinUP.net and click on the SHOP NOW button in the upper right corner. Here is what you will need:
Catalog #
109266 Big on Christmas $18.95
100052 Real Red marker $3.25
100047 Glorious Green marker $3.25
105021 Signo White Gel Pen $3.95
109540 "Dots" brass template $15.95
Other items you might need:
104152 Paper Cutter $24.95
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
104332 SNAIL refill $4.50
Shipping, handling and appropriate sales tax will be added at check-out. |
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Order a Set of Finished Cards If you love the look of hand-crafted cards, but just don't have the time or inclinication, you can order Magic Snowflake from me. I will take as much care with your cards as if they were my own- and probably more!
Set of 10 Finished cards
Includes 10 Large Open-End Envelopes. You will need to mount your own photo, which should be 3-1/2" X 5".
Cost: $19.95 (tax added at check-out)
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Kits and Finished Cards Available from Weeks 1, 2 and 3 Kits are still available for "Merry Frosty", pictured at left, and for the "Magic Snowflake", and "Tis the Season", shown below.
If you'd like to order kits, please contact me at Sara@SaraJanesStudio.com
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- Rubber stamp(s) valued at $10
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In order to enter my monthly drawing, simply Forward This E-mail to a friend using the link below. At the end of each month, I'll draw the name of the winner, and you"ll be mentioned in my newsletter.
The September winner was Susanne O of Hopkinton. Thanks to those of you who did not win- please keep trying! You can forward my newsletters as many times as you want. Every month is a new drawing!
The fine print: Your name will be entered once for each time that your forward my email. You must redeem your prize in the next calendar month. ie if you win in September, you must redeem your prize in October. The Gift Certificate can be used with orders totalling $50 or more. | |
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It starts this weekend- so don't miss out!! It's my class to create a calendar for 2008. I'll provide a unique design for each month for you to copy or to make your own! They photocopy well and make great gifts, too!
If you can't commit to all three sessions, you can opt to receive all supplies and instructions to complete the calendar on your own time.
Cost: $60 includes all materials & instructions
3 Sunday afternoons
1:30-5:00 pm
Oct 28- Nov 11
Held at my home in Sherborn
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Sara Jane's Studio Specials!!
50 for $50
Order $50 in Stampin' Up! product from me, and you can pick a number from 1-50. Once all numbers are taken, I'll randomly select the number for the winner of a $50 gift certificate towards Stampin' Up! products.
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$10 Gift Certificate for any friend who orders
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Contact me at
508-479-5260
Don't have a catalog? You can view it on line here, pick one up for free at one of my classes, or contact me and I'll drop one in the mail to you for $5 to cover postage. |
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Click here to order the Merry Frosty set of finished cards.
