Happy New Deer Standing Box Card

Annie’s Ink-Lings

Hello again,

I decided to take a break from Christmas and make one of another category.  Today's card is a happy new year card.  I can't recall ever making one before and I certainly don't know why.  Maybe because it is so close after Christmas.  Anyway, I bought this stamp a couple of years ago and I've never used it.  Actually, I have a number of things that I've purchased and haven't yet used.  The sad truth comes out!

For this card I decided to used the Standing Box Card fold again.  I made one about a month or two ago and posted it on my blog.

It was fun to make and I think it looks like a happy little card.  Just love the little deer.

First Section

Red Card Base  4 x 11 inches (on 11 inch side score @ ½, 2, 4, 5 ½ inches)

Tan Card Stock  3 ¾ x 5 ¼ inches

DSP  3 ½ x 5 inches

Second Section

Tan Card Stock  2 ¾ x 5 ½ inches (score @ ½, and 2 inches on long side)

Red Card Stock  2 ½ x 3 ¼ inches

DSP  2 ¼ x 3 inches

Top of Box Pieces

Red Card Stock  1 ¼ x 2 ½ inches

DSP 1 x 2 ¼ inches

Sentiment

Scrap of Tan Card Stock

Black Ink Pad

Happy New Deer by Inky Antics D3-0021-D

Stampin’ Up Small Scallop Oval Punch

Embellishments

EK Punch – Deer Head with Antlers

Impression Obsession Small Deer #DIE117-C

11 inches of Red Twine

Assemble First Section

1.  Score the long red panel and adhere the two layers to the 5 ½ inch section of the scored panel.  This is the top of the card.

2.  Fold up each of the scored sections and adhere the ½ inch section to the card front.

Assemble Section Section

3.  Score the tan panel, fold and adhere the two layers for each of the larger sections.  Adhere the strip to the red box and to the card front.

4.  Stamp sentiment on tan scrap piece and punch out.  Stick on a little red jewel.

5.  Either tie the red twine around one antler and make a bow or tie the bow and glue on to the antler.  Mount the antler and glue the sentiment piece to the front of the box section.

6.  Adhere the small deer die cuts to the top of the card a little to the right.

Wishing you many blessings in the new year,

Annie

Go Tell It on the Mountain . . .

Hello fellow card makers!

I really like to make window cards.  Sometimes I wish I could put all the ideas in my head into one design.  I think that that will never happen, however.  It would have to be a huge card.  That thought makes me chuckle!  Well, I finally decided on the design, the paper, and all the dies that I would use.  Wow!  I used a bunch of dies for this one, but it was fun.  Here is my finished card.

Card Base 9 1/4 x 6 inches white card stock

Dies
Spellbinders Shapeabilities:  Layer Poinsettia
Penny Black: Mountain
Impression Obsession:  Tiny Flowers
Impression Obsession:  Leaves and Stems
Impression Obsession:  Foliage
Heartfelt Creations:  Window Box Elements
Poppystamps:  Grand Madison Window
Sizzix/Tim Holtz:  Funky Festive

Stamp
Penny Black:  He is Born

Computer Generated
The Christmas Tree and the Wall Clock, printed on card stock and fussy cut.

Additional Items
Black Enamel Accents for the blue flower centers
Buttermilk Nuvo Crystal Drops for the poinsettia
Star Dust Stickles for the Christmas Tree

Thanks for reading my post.

Blessings,
Ann

Tangled Tinsel

Hello on this sunny afternoon!

It has been warm enough for a couple of days to melt the snow and today it almost looks like spring.  I'm really surprised to see flowers still blooming out in the flower beds.  I'm still working on my Christmas cards for this year.  Just finished up this cute little card using a stamp that I've had for ages.  I hope it brings a smile to your face.

The stamp is by Stampendous called Delightful Christmas UM005.  The sentiment is Tinsel in a Tangle #IB-JS-161 by Unity Stamp Co.  I used a Christmas tree die from the set by Cottage Cutz called Rustic Sign & Trees CC4x6-039.  PrismaColor pencils for all the coloring.  What fun making this card and now three more of them to do.

May your day be blessed,

Annie

The Traveling Wise Men

Annie’s Ink-Lings

Greetings,

Even though the three Magi didn't find Jesus until after He had grown to several years old, many Christmas songs depicted them to have arrived at the manger where He was born.  So I find it really hard to get that picture out of my mind.  How about you?  LOL  However, the Magi (who really weren't kings) did find the house where Joseph, Mary, and Jesus were living in Bethlehem.  I guess that is why I like this die so much -- it shows them on their way to Bethlehem, following the beautiful star that had appeared in the sky on the night of the birth of Jesus.  What a glorious night that was!  What a joy to make this card.

White Card Base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Star Decorative Paper 5 3/5 x 4 1/8 inches
Teal Strip 5 3/8 x 3/4 inches
White Sparkle Paper

Tim Holtz Wise Men Die #663127 (which includes the star die)

Stampin' Up Label Punches

Rubber Stampede "Merry Christmas" Stamp

I hope you like it and want to make one.

Blessings,

Annie

Peace Love Joy at Christmas

Annie’s Ink-Lings

Hi to all,

This afternoon I'm sharing the second Christmas card from one of my classes.  Another quick and easy one that features a couple of dies that I really like -- the Sizzix Swirling Stars and Penny Black Peace, Love, Joy.  I also used a scalloped frame from the Die-namics My Favorite Things.  I see all three of these die sets as being really versatile, and not for Christmas only.  See what you think!

Card Base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Red Panel 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 inches

White panel 5 1/4 x 4 inches

Red Frame 2 5/8 inch square

White Panel 2 1/4 inch square

Finished off with a sparkling jewel in the middle of the large star.

I wish you all a peaceful, joyful Christmas with lots of love!

Blessings,

Annie

Worship the King

Annie’s Ink-Lings

Hi there fellow card makers,

I haven't posted anything for a while because I've been so busy preparing for two card making classes.  Now that they are over with, I can share some of what we have been making.  The stamp I used on this Christmas card is one of my very favorite Christmas stamps.  Even though it is of the wise men seeking Jesus thousands of years ago, it reminds me of how we are still seeking Him today.  I am so very thankful that God called me and then I found Jesus and He lives in my heart.  Every Christmas is a joyful Christmas because of Him!

Measurements and directions are below the picture.

1.  Red card base (8 1/2 x 5 1/2) folded.

2. Adhere a black panel 5 1/4 x 4 1/8 inches onto the card front.

3.  Emboss a 5 1/4 x 4 inch panel using the Cuttlebug Kitchen Weave embossing folder.  

4.  Cut a 5 inch piece of ribbon and a 4 inch piece of ribbon.  Tape the ends of the 5 inch ribbon to the back of the embossed panel, and adhere it to the black panel.

5.  Stamp the wise men (Inkadinkado #99624-DD) on the upper half of a 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 inch white panel that has been die cut with smallest frame of the Penny Black Elegant Stitching Frame set.

6.  Stamp the "Worship the King" sentiment on the lower left side, and then layer it to 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 inch red panel. 

7.  Using 3-D tape, mount this assembly over the ribbon toward the lower left side of the card.

8.  Taking the 4 inch piece of ribbon, slide it under the vertical piece of ribbon at the top of this small panel and then tie one knot.  Trim ends of ribbon.  You can use a bit of glue or a glue dot below the knot to hold the ribbon in place.

9.  Add 3 red jewels to the right side of the mounted panel.

10.  Stamp the inside sentiment on a 5 1/4 x 4 inch white panel and adhere inside of the card.

Happy stamping and may God bless you,Annie