Festive Cheer Bundle “Christmas in July” Card Class (2026)
MEASUREMENTS (for the above pictured card):
Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4, Trim off 2-½” piece to create a 2” flap on card front
(1) Stitched Season DSP Panel - 4 x 5-¼”
(1) Basic White Insert - 1-¾ x 5-¼”
(1) Embossed panel (for front flap) - 1-¾ x 5-¼” (Textured Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder)
(1) Everyday Border Accent - Trim to 5-½”
(2) Pine Branch Die Cuts (Festive Cheer Dies)
(1) Die Cut for Sentiment (Scalloped Blooms Dies)
(4) Ornament Die Cuts (Festive Cheer Dies)
(4) Ornament Topper Die Cuts (Festive Cheer Dies)
(4) Ornament String Die Cuts (Festive Cheer Dies)
(1) Piece of Stitched Real Red Ribbon (About 4”)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut card base 5-½ x 8-1/2” Score at 4-¼ Trim front flap to 2”
Emboss and ink your Textured Tree Ring Pattern with the 3D embossing folder using plates 1 and 4 on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Let dry a few minutes before cutting to 1-¾ x 5-¼”
STAMPING
I recommend using the Stampin’ Positioner and Grid Paper for the repeat stamping of these ornaments. Festive Cheer is a two-step stamping set. One stamp is the outline and one fills in the image with color.
How I used the Stampin’ Positioner:
Use the large plate for the outline stamps. Stamp first onto the grid paper. Line up each ornament on the lines of the grid paper leaving enough space that you can die cut without crowding the dies.
Use the narrow plate for the fill stamps.
NOTE: You can fit 5 ornaments across the large plate and 4 along the narrow plate *at least for this class*
TIP: You can use the narrow plate horizontally (pictured) even though it was designed to be used vertically on the platform. When you stamp horizontally the plate doesn’t lock into the notches so it’s just like lining up a clear block. The key to effortless line up is making sure the ornament stamps are centered on those grid lines so you can line up your fill stamps with ease.
Because I could only fit 4 on the narrow plate I just free handed the last ornament with a clear block. Same process. Whether or not you are using the Stampin’ Positioner plates, the base has the perfect stability and cushion for your photopolymer stamps to stamp beautifully every time even with your clear blocks.
Using the plates means stamping multiple ornaments in multiple colors in just a few minutes having your Simply Shammy on hand to clean between colors.
I really love using the Stampin’ Spots (from Paper Pumpkin and Kits Collection kits) because the smaller ink pad allows for easy inking without getting it all over the plate or the feet on the plates. You can use your full size ink pads too, of course. Just be sure to clean up any excess ink between stamping with your shammy.
I also recommend heat embossing at least one set of ornaments and/ or ornament toppers with your favorite metallic heat emboss powder. It just adds so much shine to your cards!
Stamp greeting on sentiment die cut for the front flap (I used Sending Cheer) and the sentiment for the insert panel. If you are using multiples of the same die cut *pictured are the Scalloped Blooms Dies* I recommend making a temporary template to hold your die cut in place by gluing the negative from your die cut to the grid paper.
It’s not necessary for a single stamp but if you’re making a whole set of cards this is great.
The two magnets that come with the Stampin’ Positioner are helpful but I found they were still moving a little if the stamp didn’t separate from the die cut after stamping it. I’d raise the plate off to change the color and everything would move. By gluing it down, it definitely stays in place, even if the paper gets moved you can slide it back and the line up is still perfect. The important thing is that the template doesn’t move. Just pop your die cuts in and and out of the template with ease.
Festive Cheer Dies are designed for die cutting 5 strings for ornaments with a single die. It also allows for 10 ornament toppers to be cut with two dies in a single pass. Don’t be afraid to stamp lots and lots of ornaments with your Stampin’ Positioner because you’ll have lots of die cuts without a lot of die cutting and it’s these details that make your cards showstoppers!
ASSEMBLY
For texture, add the embossed piece to your front flap. For charm, add the border to the edge of the flap with Tear and Tape.
Add your DSP to the inside of the card. Add your white insert so it’s under the front fold flap.
Tip: If you are tucking the ornament strings under your insert panel don’t glue the bottom. Just glue the top and sides. You can tuck the strings in at the bottom where needed.
Choose your ornament combos and layouts and glue to the bottom of the card so the ornaments look like they are hanging from the front flap!
If you want a rustic, layered look on the top flap then add a couple of the pine branches in your preferred green shades!
I used the Coordinating Colors for the Stitched Season Designer Paper:
Here are several different layouts using the same fun fold and bundle:
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You can get a lot of cards from one Christmas in July sit down session!
Whether you want a simple design or an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink card you’ll have a blast with these! And even though I chose not to do the quilted patterns for most of the cards I did use one quilted pattern on the front flap if you’d like more paper and less die cuts. You have so many options!
For my Paper Pumpkin Collector Friends: I know so many of you keep extra kits or save the stamp sets from past kits and I just wanted to mention if you still have the November 2024 Kit or stamp set it will compliment this bundle beautifully as well! While that kit is no longer available for purchase from SU, it pays to hold on to the old kits sometimes!
I hope you enjoyed today’s free card class! My Christmas in July gift to you!
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Happy Crafting!
