Hi

Oh my, time is going quickly by.  Already it is week 2 of my 12 Weeks of Christmas bonus tutorials.  How did you go with Week One's project.  If you have created your version of this project, message me with a photo.  I love seeing what you have made - it always inspires me. And, of course, you can share my email with your friends so that they can join in.  Or even better, encourage them to sign up to my mailing list so that they too can receive these tutorials directly in their inbox each week.

The first four projects will be Christmas cards as they are what we need first. This project is suitable for the casual through to the avid stamper.  The majority of projects have been designed so that you can use your stash that you already have.  

You are welcome to change up your project to make it your own.

If you do need some additional supplies, check out my online store as the products that I feature will be available there.  The full list of supplies is included below and link directly to my shop.  The cm measurements listed below are included as a guide only as this card was created in inches.

If you have any questions, send me a message (contact details below).  

Supplies:

1. A4 sheet Shaded Spruce C/S (card base)
2. A4 Sheet Basic White C/S (three layers - tab, page 1 and page 3 left and right)
3. Three contrasting but coordinating pieces Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (DSP)
4. Strip of Shaded Spruce 1-1/4" x 9-1/4" (3.2cm x 23.5cm) for the belly band
5. + Product List below.

Instructions:

1. Cut card base Shaded Spruce C/S 11" x 5-1/2" (28cm x 14cm); Score 11" (28cm) side (landscape) at 1-1/4" (3cm); 4" (10cm); and 6-3/4" (15cm) using your Paper Trimmer; 
2. Fold as shown in the photo above, reinforcing score lines well with your bone folder.  Glue the two layers together as shown above.
3. Cut Basic White layers 5-3/8" x 1-1/8"  (13.5cm x 2.5cm); two pieces of 5-3/8" x 2-5/8" (13.5cm x 6.5cm); 5-3/8" x 4-1/8" (13.5cm x 10.5cm).
4. Cut DSP Pattern One Cover Tab (large poinsettias) 5-1/4" x 1" (13.3cm x 2.3cm); DSP Pattern Two Page 1  (neutral abstract)  5-1/4" x 2-1/2" (13.3cm x 6.3cm); DSP Pattern 3 Page 2 (small poinsettias) 5-1/4" x 4" (13.3cm x 10.3cm).  Adhere DSP layers onto corresponding Basic White Layers.
5. Die cut remaining Basic White Layer (5-3/8" x 2-5/8" or 13.5cm x 6.5cm) using the Holly Berry Dies. Stamp sentiment from Leaves of Holly Stamp Set in Real Red.
6. Die cut belly band sentiment die cut (Basic White scrap) using the Holly Berry Dies.  Stamp the sentiment in Real Red and adhere using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Decorate with bling of your choice (Festive Pearls).
   Emboss Shaded Spruce belly band before assembly using the Merry Melody 3-D Embossing Folder. I only embossed the top half which is at the front of the card.  Assemble belly band overlapping ends and securing both ends with Tear and Tape.  Keep the belly band relatively loose (but not too loose so it falls off) so that it slides easily.  
7. Assemble card as per photos.

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