Snowflake Santa Express

Use the notecards and envelopes as the base for this super cute card. Much of the cutting and punching and die-cutting has been done for you. Simply gather your ink pads, stamps, blocks, snips and adhesives.

Santa Express Suite
All aboard the Santa Express! Santa has a new way to deliver Christmas cheer with the Santa Express Suite Collection, which means you have a fun and playful way to express your holiday wishes! Build a train full of Christmas supplies and send cards decorated with North Pole friends. This collection is the perfect way to celebrate a wonderfully jolly season.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

The following cutting and scoring instructions are provided for when you want to repeat these instructions for your own use. You may need to cut the Designer Series Paper, and fussy-cut some of the images.

Card Bases Shaded Spruce Memories and More Note Card

Card Frame Shaded Spruce Memories and More Note Card (cut to 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”)

DIe-Cut Fabulous Frame

Memories and More Card Pack (Let it Snow pattern)

Memories and More Card Pack (Snowflake Window Sheet)

Let’s Create

  1. Start with two Shaded Spruce Memories and More note cards. Wrap trim around the larger note card and tie a bow. Sprinkle a few snowflakes near the edges. Set larger note card aside. 
  2. Cut second note card to 5 ½” x 8 1/2”, score at 4 ¼”.. Open this note card, and roll it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the largest Fabulous Frames die centered on the front of the card.
  3. Set the small rectangle aside and use it for another card.  
  4. Cut down the Memories and More Card Pack window card (snowflake pattern) to size. Adhere Memories and More Card Pack window card to frame with Tear-n-Tape. Place Foam Strips all along the back of the frame.
  5. Cut down one of the Memories and More Card Pack cards (Let it Snow pattern)  and adhere it to the inside of the Memories and More note card with the image showing through the frame in a pleasing manner. Adhere the edges of note card to the inside so that this smaller card is now one layer.
  6. Adhere the frame to the opening in the center. It should fit perfectly.
  7. Adhere smaller note card to larger note card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Die-cut two train cars out of Designer Series Paper. Adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  9. Stamp puffs of smoke in Memento Black on Basic White. Die-cut little puffs of smoke, and highlight with Balmy Blue Light Blend. Adhere puffs to card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10. Sprinkle on the snowflakes.
  11. Stamp and decorate the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  12. Decorate your envelope.
  13. So cute! Now send it to someone special.

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Dear Santa I’ve Been Good Card

Cards comes together in jiff with the Memories & More card pack. Add a bit of cardstock and be on your way.

Santa Express Suite
All aboard the Santa Express! Santa has a new way to deliver Christmas cheer with the Santa Express Suite Collection, which means you have a fun and playful way to express your holiday wishes! Build a train full of Christmas supplies and send cards decorated with North Pole friends. This collection is the perfect way to celebrate a wonderfully jolly season.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

When you open the Santa Express Memories & More Card Pack, you will see much of the cutting and punching and die-cutting has been done for you. Simply gather your ink pads, stamps, blocks, snips and adhesives. The following cutting and scoring instructions are provided for when you want to repeat these instructions for your own use. You may need to cut the Designer Series Paper, and fussy-cut some of the images.

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 ¼” x 10 ½”, score at 5 ¼”

Petal Pink Cardstock: at 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”

Bermuda Bay Cardstock: 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”

Santa Express Designer Series Paper (DSP): 5 ⅛” x 5 ⅛”

Santa Express Memories & More Card Pack (M&M):

  • 2 ⅞” w x 4” h (candy cane pattern)
  • 3 ⅛” x 3 ⅛” (Dear Santa pattern)


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Run Petal Pink cardstock through Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder (snowy pattern). . Use Stampin Seal to adhere to card front.
  4. Adhere 2 ⅞” x 4” M&M card (candy cane pattern) to card front with Stampin’ Seal.
  5. On the 3 ⅛” x 3 ⅛” Dear Santa M&M write a little note to Santa, and adhere to Bermuda Bay layer with Stampin’ Seal.
  6. Wrap Iridescent Trim around card front, and tie a bow on the left side.
  7. Adhere Dear Santa panel to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Sprinkle on the gems.
  9. Stamp and decorate the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  10. Square Card fits into a 5 ½” x 5 ½” Square Envelope from your M&M Pack.
  11. Super Quick card! Now send it to someone special.
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Create a Framed Snowy Scene In Minutes

Create snow flurries in minutes – for a card that looks like you spent hours – with the Snowman Magic bundle. Read on for details.

Celebrate the most magical time of the year with the Snowman Magic Bundle that helps you create unique, fun, and oh-snow-charming seasonal crafts. The stamps and dies coordinate perfectly so you can accessorize and layer each look from snowmen to snowscapes.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Very Vanilla Cardstock:

  • 5 ½” w x 8 ½” h scored and folded on the long-side at 4 1/4″for Card Base
  • 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w for inside

Early Espresso Cardstock: 5 ⅛”w x 4 ⅞” h
Pearlescent Specialty Paper: 4 ⅞” w x 3 ⅝” h
Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper (DSP): 4 ¼” w x 3” h
Early Espresso Cardstock Scrap: 2 ¾” x 2” (for die cutting tree)


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Very Vanilla Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Using the Snowman Dies cut the frame using Pearlescent specialty paper, centering it with an even border. Save the middle scrap for stamping the small bird on.
  4. Place Stampin’ Seal adhesive on the backs of snowflakes and the side edges of the frame and adhere the Lights Aglow DSP to the back. The width is exactly 3” which is the same as the opening in the frame. So be sure to line it up correctly. (Note: Since the Lights Aglow paper is 6×6, this allows you to get 2 cards from each piece. If this isn’t an issue for you, you may consider cutting your Lights Aglow panel a smidge larger than 3”.)
  5. Using Early Espresso ink pad, Stamp the sentiment just to the left of center – leaving room for the tree on the left side.
  6. Adhere these panels to your Early Espresso panel using Stampin’ Seal. Use Stampin’ Dimensional to adhere these layers to your folded card base.
  7. Stamp the bird using Real Red ink pad onto the scrap of Pearlescent paper from the center of the die cut frame and cut out using the bird die from the Snowman Dies.
  8. Cut an Early Espresso tree using the tree die from the Snowman Dies.
  9. Adhere the the tree to the right side of the card, using Stampin’ Seal.
  10. Using a Stampin’ Dimensional adhere the bird to the tree.
  11. Place a Champagne Rhinestone in the center of several of the snowflakes.
  12. Stamp and decorate the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  13. Decorate your envelope.
  14. How pretty! Now send it to someone special.

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Add Sparkle and Velvet to Your Cards

Everyone loves bling and texture! This card features both as well as a cheery pattern.

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Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Real Red Cardstock: 5 1/2″ h x 8 1/2″ w scored and folded on the long-side to 4 1/4″ w

Basic White Cardstock:

  • 5 ¼” h x 4” w for inside
  • 4” h x 3” w
  • Scrap for Scottie

Sweet Sorbet Cardstock: 4 ¼” h x 3 ¼” w

Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP): 5 ¼” h x 2 ½” w

Snowy White Velvet  Sheets: 5 ¼” h x ¾” w


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Use Stampin’ Seal to attach the DSP and Snowy White Velvet panels.
  4. On the 4” h x 3” w Basic White Cardstock, stamp snowflakes in Gray Granite ink and the sentiment in Real Red ink.
  5. Attach the stamped 4” h x 3” w Basic White Cardstock to the Sweet Sorbet cardstock with Stampin’ Seal and attach to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Use a Mini Glue Dot to attach a Wonderful Snowflake to the 4” h x 3” w Basic White Cardstock. 
  7. Stamp a Scottie in Tuxedo Black ink and the bow in Real Red ink on Basic White Cardstock and punch out. Use the Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blend to color the Scottie’s collar. Attach the bow tie with Multipurpose Glue and attach to the Scottie with a Mini Glue Dot. 
  8. Sprinkle on some Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the center of your stamped snowflakes. 
  9. Stamp and decorate the 5 ¼” w x h” w Basic White for the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  10. Decorate your envelope.
  11. Woof!! Put this in the mail.

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