Wandering Words Christmas Card
Posted on: Monday, November 2nd, 2009
I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween weekend. Ours was pretty chilly and VERY windy, but the kids had a great time. The card I’m going to share with you is a very simple Christmas card I made using the Wandering Words stamp set – it’s another great layout to use if you need to make LOTS of cards. You can watch the video on how I made it below.
Directions:
- Take a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Real Red CS and fold it in half using your bone folder. Set it aside for a moment.
- Center and stick a piece of 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ striped DP along the bottom edge of a 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ piece of Very Vanilla CS.
- Center and stamp the santa/sleigh image from the Wandering Words stamp set in Chocolate Chip Classic ink along the top of the Very Vanilla CS piece.
- Dot some 2-way glue onto each of the stars on the main image and sprinkle on Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
- Lay a 5″ piece of 5/8″ Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon across the Very Vanilla CS so that it covers the seam of the DP. Bring the ends of the ribbon around to the back of the CS and stick it down using snail adhesive.
- Mat the Very Vanilla CS piece onto a 3 3/4″ x 4 5/8″ piece of Chocolate Chip CS.
- Take a 4″ piece of 5/8″ Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon and create the loop as shown in the video. Stick it onto the first piece of ribbon with a mini glue dot.
- “Faux” thread a Real Red button from the Playground button collection using a sliver of Real Red CS (if you’ve never done this before you can see how in the video).
- Stick the button to the center of the ribbon loop with a mini glue dot.
- Center and stick the Chocolate Chip CS piece to the Real Red card front. You’re done!
I hope you enjoyed today’s card.
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Stamps: Wandering Words (116507)
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink (100908)
Paper: Whisper White CS (101730), Real Red CS (102482), Chocolate Chip CS (102128), Merry Moments DP (115672)
Accessories: Bone Folder (102300), Paper snips (103579), Snail adhesive (104332), 2-way glue pen (100425), mini glue dots (103683), Playground Designer Buttons (116313), 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), Dazzling Diamonds glitter (102023)
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54 Comments
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I love this card. I really have to get that stamp set. Our Halloween was cool for a change. Down her in Texas, it is usually hot for Halloween. It was great to have nice weather. Thanks for sharing.
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Very nice, simple Christmas card. I like it. It has been cold and windy here, but probably not as cold as you are there!
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I’m with you on the windy thing, because it was so windy where we are. I guess it was cool in a way, as it added to the whole Halloween feel; you know, dark, windy night. Unfortunately it rained a bit though which put a bit of a damper on the festivities.
Cute card. I just got that set, but haven’t had a chance to make anything with it yet.
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
This is so cute and classy. I love the ribbon.
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Love the look of this card especially the simple ribbon looks so classy. Great job and thanks for sharing.
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
What a nice and simple card. thanks for sharing
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
A card that looks like it would be a lot of work but that you could make your Christmas stack quite quickly.
Beautiful.
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Love the card. You are so great for Stampin Up business. Every time you make a card that I don’t have the stamp or materials for, it makes me want to order them….and I usually do. I don’t have this set but now I want it.
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
OH thank you so much for sharing this w/us! I have this set its mounted and I’ve been saying its the next to be used as I am in the middle of getting ready for a Crop on Saturday and a Craft Fair on Sunday and have so much going on but I knew I wanted to make a couple of cards w/and now you’ve given me an idea! Thank you so much for all you do!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Andrea, You have made a beautiful card once again! I love this bow! How simple and darling! Thanks for sharing!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I always look forward to your classes, planners, and cards. Your cards are always beautiful. The classes and planners are so organized. Thank you.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Love your card and appreciate you sharing your talents with so many. I guess I need to purchase that stamp set.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
What a beautiful card with that image! I love the flat bow and the way you “threaded” the button!
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Very nice card–I like the ribbon treatment.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Very nice. It’s been a tough year and I don’t have any of the stamp sets for Christmas, LOL…but your cards keep making me have to slap my fingers from ordering!
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Love the ribbon treatment on the card and the faux button stitching.
Unfortunately we don’t have this set in Australia, but the video was definately worth watching because I learned these 2 new techniques.
Thanks for inspiring me.
Kathy
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Love this card! You make everything look so easy. And I agree with Ginger above- everytime you make a card- I WANT the stamp set! And my daughter commented today what a cute set that is! Guess I need to get that one. Thanks so much! Oh- and with the button, does that take a padded envelope or do you hand deliver these??? Thank you!!!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Very pretty…I like the colors and the layout for sure!
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Love the way you did the ribbon with the button and bow! It adds so much to the spirit of the card. I’ll have to tuck that idea away!
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I love the bow idea…I am definitely going to be trying that one!
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I really like how simple this card is. I am going to add it to my holiday stamp a stack. I never thought to use a sliver of cardstock to thread through the button hole. This will be a great technique to show my club.
Thank you.
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm
You make this stamp set very appealing. I’ve noticed you have used it several times. But what, only ONE button? This is a really cute card. Thanks.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:19 am
beautiful card – as usual!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 am
Andrea,
Very simple, but nice.
Thanks for sharing.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 am
What a great card! This was one set I didn’t get, and some cards are making me wish I had…must be strong…
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 am
What a clean and neat holiday card! That stamp set is awesome. Thanks for a new way to dress up ribbon.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:53 am
this is a beautiful card…I so appreciate that you include all the measurements. Thanks so much.
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 am
What a lovely card! So tailored and elegant, but the image keeps it from being too serious. Beautiful job!
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
What a simple, yet elegant card. I love the faux-threading technique and I’ve been using it lately. A great time-saver! Thank you for sharing!
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Love this card, so simple but with a little bit of ‘everything’(layers, ribbon, embellishment) – perfect to quickly replicate!
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I love the bow and button treatment! Really cute!
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Thank you so much for these great card ideas. Wow!!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I absolutely love this stamp! I have been in search for the perfect santa and his sleigh set, and this is exactly what I have been looking for! I love the simple layout, yet the button, ribbon and dsp make it classic.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I love the simplicity of this card, yet it is elegant and fun!
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:26 pm
This is a very lovely yet simple card to make. I just adore this color combo. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:16 am
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November 4th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Love Love Love all you do…purchased the card organizer, easy to put together with your dvd & written instructions….Also purchased the Christmas album and am putting it together today. Thanks so much!
Gayle Gibbons
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November 4th, 2009 at 11:27 am
This is very cute. I’ve seen so many cards with this set – I’m almost convinced I ‘need’ it!
November 4th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Thanks for the card idea i don’t have that stamp but will use another one love the simple idea when i have so many to make colours look great what an added bonus to have a tutorial to follow thanks
November 4th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Really like the card and the bow is really neat! Thanks again for the video…I love to watch them and pick up all sorts of tips and tricks!
November 4th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Love how simple a l/o this is! I love checking out what you are doing!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
That card looks stunning but is so quick & easy to make. thanks for sharing it.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Very cute idea…I don’t have that set yet but you could make the same card lay out for Valentines Day too.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Love that layout – so simple and really showcases the image. Might be casing that layout pretty soon!
November 5th, 2009 at 6:00 am
This card is so simple but so crisp in the image and layout. Awesome. Thanks….
November 5th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Love this card! Thank you for sharing!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Great card….I love the colors and the DSP is beautiful.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
GREAT card! Love it!!
November 5th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Andrea,
this would be great for a class.
thanks for sharing this!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I really like this bow treatment – a great one to use for a manly card, too, as it isn’t so frilly. Thanks for the wonderful ideas you give me!
November 6th, 2009 at 10:41 am
oh i love love love this card. that stamp is awesome.
November 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I love this card. You always do such a great job. I am always excited to get an email from you to see what you have created. Great job.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Hi Andrea, love the layout & the red button just makes it pop just enough. I make my cards & it always seems as though there is something missing just a little & you always manage to make it just right. I picked this stamp set a while ago for a swap group & I used the fall stamp from this set. I had a real hard time coming up with an idea. You make it look so simple.
TFS
Candyce
November 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Love this card. I was debating on if I should get this stamp set but I think I will now. TFS Elaine