Authentique Magical Christmas Banner with Eileen Hull House Stitchlets Die
Hello, Friends! Today I have an Authentique Magical Christmas Banner to share with you. Even though I know that Jesus is the reason for the season, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa! Remember the anticipation of waiting for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve? Did you listen for reindeer hooves on the rooftop like I did? These jolly Christmas Santa images take me right back to my childhood!
The pennants for this banner are die cut with Eileen Hull’s House/Banner Stitchlets die and some tags that I had in my stash.
TIP: Mix and match pennant shapes for a more interesting design.
TIP: Combine images from the 6×6 Paper Bundle with patterns from the 12×12 Collection Kit. Then toss in some texture with ribbon, burlap and felt embellishments.
TIP: Fussy cut around the Santa images from the 3×4 cards. Then pop them up with foam tape to create lots of dimension.
TIP: Tie ribbon streamers between the pennants. Then top with holly berry clusters to add a little extra cheer.
TIP: Fold 1 1/2″ wide cotton ribbon in half, then machine stitch the pennants between the layers. This makes for a finished edge and a banner that will not fall apart.
TIP: Make the first and last banners in a mirror image of one another. Then tuck in rusty jingle bells, bows and red flowers to make the banner really festive.
I hope this Magical Christmas Banner gives you some tips and ideas that you can use to decorate your home this holiday season. A banner like this also makes a great gift!
Christmas Cookie Tree Shaker Card Folio for The Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop
Hello, Friends! This Christmas Cookie Tree Shaker Card Folio is my inspiration project for the Really Reasonable Ribbon October 2020 Blog Hop. Welcome to the hop! You should be coming here from the amazing Ginny Nemchak’s blog. This month, we are getting ready for Christmas. Get ready to swoon. This Christmas Ribbon assortment is gorgeous!
See? The metallic accents go perfectly with the Authentique Paper Christmas Greetings paper collection that I used on this 5″ x 7″ card folio.
TIP: Create a festive holiday border with the Reindeer Red Satin Ribbon. It really made this card front pop!
TIP: Mix and match! This elegant 3/8″ Holly Satin Ribbon plays beautifully with the Reindeer Red Satin. That’s the beauty of working with a color-coordinated Ribbon Club Assortment. Everything works together in perfect harmony.
TIP: Turn a Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Lace Frame into a shaker box. Simply adhere clear cardstock to the back side of the frame, lay down some foam tape fill with adorable holiday sequins and seal with a 3×4 image from the paper collection.
And how much do we love this cookie tree?
A Peek Inside
Turn this card into a gift by adding a box pocket and a recipe folio to the interior.
I’ve added pockets and flaps to this accordion style recipe card holder. This is the perfect place to keep your favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes. It also make a great holiday gift! Here’s a peek at some folio details.
More Ribbon!
I love that Reindeer Satin Ribbon so much that I had to add it to the top of my box pocket. Then I filled the pocket with goodies from Santa’s Sleigh. Look how pretty the Reindeer Satin is on the top of the photo mat. I’ve added cream cardstock to the back side of the mat for journaling.
On With the Hop!
Now hop on over and see what fabulous treats Cherylhas in store for you. She’ll have the link to the next blog in the hop.
Be sure to finish up over on the RRR BLOG where you can answer Bonnie’s question of the month and be entered into a drawing for your very own October Ribbon Club Assortment.
Not a member of the RRR Ribbon Club yet? Now is the perfect time to subscribe. Each month you’ll receive a themed assortment of beautiful ribbons to take your crafting to the next level. It’s like getting a birthday or Christmas present every month of the year! You can sign up HERE.
I hope I’ve shared some ribbon tips and tricks that you can use in your next crafty adventure. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.
A Magical Christmas Card Kit Release for The Button Farm Club and Exciting News!
Hello, Friends! Today I’m excited to share A Magical Christmas Card KitRelease for The Button Farm Club with you. I’ve been planning this huge kit for weeks now. There’s more exciting news, too…so make sure you read all the way to the bottom of this post to discover what else is in the works!
Santa’s Nice List
This is the perfect time to get started on your Christmas cards. It’s too hot to spend more than a few minutes outside, so you might as well “chill out” with this gorgeous Christmas collection from Authentique. I might have gotten a bit carried away when planning this kit. You will be making 12 Christmas cards: one for each of the 12 Days of Christmas. Then, because I don’t want you to ever get bored, there are 2 lovely little folios included in the kit. And because Santa says you’ve been very, very good this year, I’ve stuffed 3 adorable Gift Card Pocket Tags into your Christmas stocking! Finally, we will make 6 darling gift tags that are cute enough to hang on the tree as ornaments.
The Card Folios
This 6×6 gatefold style card folio has lots of room for your favorite family photos. Add a family picture, photos of the tree, Christmas morning, or baking cookies to quickly and easily capture your special Christmas memories.
This lovely folio has lots of nooks and crannies for both large and small photos. Y’all know how much I love an interactive card folio, and this one ticks all the boxes.
This sweet mini trifold folio can be used as a journal, or for wallet sized photos.
This would be such a thoughtful handmade gift for grandparents or family that is far away this year.
The second folio is a little brag book with a darling belly band closure.
Quick and easy to make, this one is perfect for a stocking stuffer!
It’s also a great Secret Santa gift!
Pop Up Cards
Because I love a good pop up card, you’ll find 4 of them in this kit. These are simple to make but impressive to give.
Tuck a gift card or small treat in the pocket (each card has one) and you’ve got a gift!
Easel Cards
Decorate your Christmas mantel with this darling pair of easel cards. You’ll learn how to make the rosettes in the tutorial, too.
Shaker Cards
These shaker cards are sooo easy to make! Santa’s elves shared some magical card making tricks with me, and I’m passing them on to you.
Easy to Mail
This sweet trio of easy to mail cards will only need one postage stamp to mail.
Box Pocket Card
Tall & Skinny Cards are trending this year, and you’ll be right in style with this precious box style card. This is another card that you can turn into a gift.
Gift Card Pocket Tags
Last minute gift giving? We’ve got you covered with a trio of handsome gift card pocket tags. Quick and easy to make, these stylish gift card holders would also look great on the tree.
Good Things…Small Packages
Look at these cute gift tags! Tie these on a cookie plate and you are good to go!
What Comes in A Magical Christmas Card Kit?
This is one loaded kit! Laura and I have been searching for special goodies to add to this kit for months! You’ll receive everything you need to create all the projects seen here except for basic crafting supplies like adhesives, punches, and cutting tools. Take a look:
Authentique “A Magical Christmas” 12×12 collection kit with 16 double-sided 12×12 designer papers and a die cut cardstock elements sheet.
Eight 12×12 sheets of color matched Spectrum Cardstock
Seven 12×12 sheets of white cardstock
Little Birdie Flowers
2 yards of Christmas Plaid Ribbon
Burlap String: 2 yards each of red and green
Christmas Buttons
Wooden Christmas Stickers
2 Red Window Envelopes
Christmas Sequin Mix
Rhinestones
Pearl Stick Pins
Links to private video tutorials that are like taking an online card making class with me
Full color basic instructions
The prices is only $53.99! Seriously, you could not buy all the elements in this kit for less!
Exiting News! Subscribe and save 10%
So here’s the really big news:The Button Farm Club is starting a quarterly Card Club! Four times a year, I will design an exclusive kit for the Button Farm Club. The kits will be themed to the season and filled to the brim with card making goodness, just like this one.
When you subscribe to the kit, you are guaranteed to be first on the list to receive it. And, you will also save 10% on the “a la carte” price each quarter. The subscription price of $48.59 saves you 10% each quarter. Kits will be released in August (Christmas) November (fall themed) February ( spring) and May (summer).
So many of you have expressed a desire to take a class with me, and since I don’t travel teach, this is a great way for us to connect.
As always, I am so thankful for the enthusiasm over these Button Farm Club Kits! If you’d like to see past kits, or purchase tutorials for past kits, click HERE.
Eileen Hull Christmas Mittens Twisted Easel Card Tutorial with Authentique A Magical Christmas
Hello, Friends! Today I have a Christmas Mittens Twisted Easel Card to share with you. The Eileen Hull Educator Team is featuring Eileen’s darling new Mitten Box Die and Snowman Box Die this week. (Be sure to check out the Eileen Hull Blogon Wednesday. You’ll find a group post filled with inspiration, tutorials and ideas for her new release.)
There’s something magical about mittens at Christmas! Instead of using the die to make a box, I created a cute focal point for this holiday card. Authentique’s A Magical Christmas Collection is such a great partner for this cute die! Hanging the mittens upside down with a cluster of ribbons and flowers at the top gives them the appearance of an ornament. In fact, you could even make tree ornaments this way! I’ll show you how to do this in the tutorial below.
TIP: Add festive mini banners by cutting card scraps with Eileen’s Banner and Pennant Thinlets Die. Stagger the die layers to create a sense of depth and dimension Then add cute little bows and bitty buttons to the corners.
The Twisted Easel Card
Twisted easel cards may look complicated, but they are actually very easy to make.
First, create a 6″ x 6″ top fold card base.
Next, fold the point of the bottom right corner up until it lines up with the point of the top left hand corner. (It will look like a triangle.)
Then just fold and crease! Now you have a twisted easel card base.
Cut mittens, rickrack, and hearts from mat board or medium weight chipboard.
Flip the mittens so that you have a thumb on the right and a thumb on the left.
When die cutting the designer paper to cover the mittens, put one piece in face down and the other face up. This way your papers will “match” and fit the die cut properly.
TIP: Fold the bottom left hand corner up to the top right hand corner to make a twisted easel card that faces the other direction. Isn’t that fun?
I love using twisted easel cards as home decor. This Christmas version would be so pretty perched on a holiday mantel!
A Hidden Pocket
The video tutorial will show you how to build the card base, add layers and create this fun hidden tag pocket. Eileen’s Pocket and Tag Die fits perfectly behind this pair of Christmas mittens. You can easily add a gift card to the tag with a dab of hot glue or a glue dot. So now, this card is also a gift!
A Peek Inside
The pocket part of Eileen’s Pocket and Tag die fits perfectly in the corner of the card interior. I tucked a little Holiday Tea Bag inside, just for fun.
Christmas Mittens Twisted Easel Card Tutorial on YouTube
So are you ready to get your craft on? Please enjoy this video tutorial showcasing Eileen’s dies and Authentique Paper’s A Magical Christmas Collection.
Once you learn how to make this fun card base, I know you’ll want to make a ton of them. They would make great Christmas luncheon favors or girlfriend gifts.
To see more projects made with Eileen’s new dies, click HERE.
A Little Christmas in July with Eileen Hull and Authentique Paper
Hello, Friends! I know it’s the 4th, but I just had to share a little Christmas in July with you today. I have two of the cutest little Christmas projects, both made with Eileen Hull’s newly released Sizzix dies and Authentique papers.
These versatile steel rule dies can be used to create a dimensional box, or as mixed media elements. Cute as a button, they are perfect for holiday gifting and card making.
Warm Hearts Easel Card
This 7″ x 8 1/4″ easel card features elements from the Snowman Box. Here’s how I prepared the die cut pieces to build this wintry vignette.
First, die cut the pieces from mat board. You will only need one box side to serve as the picket fence.
Mist the fence lightly with water and run it through your die cutting machine to add the wood grain texture.
Next, apply Gathered Twigs Distress ink to the front of the fence. Cut an extra “v” on the box side to keep the pickets looking all the same.
Now apply Black Soot Distress Ink Directly to the surface of a wood grain embossing folder and run it through the machine a second time.
Apply Dries White Glitter Glue and Frosted Crystals to the pickets and base of the fence, then set aside to dry.
“Paint” the snowman bodies with Nuvo Toasted Almond Mousse. to add texture and shine.
Trace the snowman hats and scarves onto designer paper, cut out and apply to the snowman bodies.
Accessorize with burlap string, mini jingle bells and flowers.
A Peek Inside
Add a pocket inside the card to serve as the stopper for the easel mechanism. Then prepare a little treat wallet to tuck inside. I’ve decorated this card with Authentique Paper’s Snowfall Collection. Wouldn’t this be a great gift to send in the mail? And you can leave snowman décor up long after the holiday has passed. They are just so cheery!
On the Nice List: Mitten Treat Box
I have a soft spot in my heart for mittens. My mom used to knit ours every winter. She always added extra long cuffs so the snow would not creep up our sleeves and freeze us. So this mitten box speaks to my memories, and I just love it. The box is very easy to assemble. Just die cut mat board or chipboard , then die cut your designer papers and adhere. The die comes with the mitten shape, the rickrack trim and some cute little hearts.
Make a bunch of these to use as place cards for your holiday celebrations. They also make wonderful gifts for friends, neighbors and co-workers. Authentique Paper’s new “A Magical Christmas” collection is absolutely stunning. I’ve used the 6×6 pad to decorate my mittens and wrap the presents that are tucked inside. Once the treats are consumed, display candy canes, peppermints, or wrapped candy in the mitten box. Or, use it as a pen holder on your desk.
Create a little tag insert with Eileen’s Gift Card Folder and Label Die. It fits neatly inside the mitten box. The dimensional envelope makes a great treat wallet, too.
I used to think Christmas in July was crazy, but now I realize that it takes time to create handmade gifts. Starting in July makes me feel less rushed during the holiday season, too. When do you start creating your Christmas crafts?
