A LITTLE NOEL

Hi Stampers,

Only 3 weeks left until we celebrate Christmas.  It can be such a busy time with shopping and wrapping, parties and family gatherings.  Oh, and getting those cards and newsletters out (I am still working on mine -- how about you?)  So let's get crackin' with another card idea.

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Images©Stampin' Up!; Stamp with Trish

stamps:  Delightful Decorations, Greetings of the Season, Watercolor Winter
inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
paper:  Whisper White card stock, Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes
tools:  Ornament Punch
etc:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, stampin' dimensionals

The Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (# 107311)  are such a great deal.  You get 20 precut  and scored 5" x 3-'1/2" cards and their envelopes, ready for you to finish up and send off (regular postage despite the smaller size); all for only $5.95.  That's less than $.30 a card!  Convenience plus economy -- I like it.

Keep smiling!
Trish

Punchy Penguin treat card

Winter is a-coming!  And time to think of little treats to bring pleasure to those we love.  This little cutie is sure to warm the heart of anyone who receives it.  Made mostly with a Top Note die cute and punched pieces, it goes together in a snap.

Start with a 4" x 11" piece of Basic Black card stock, scored at 3/4", 6", 6-1/4".  The Simply Scored tool makes scoring a snap.   Stamp the little flap at the bottom and the large flap with a small snowflake using Whisper White craft ink. The image here  is from the Delightful Decorations.  If you wish also stamp a message on the inside.

Penguin details are created using Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie card stock and 3/4" Circle, Curly Label and Lg Oval punches.  I used the retired Small Oval punch to create the beak, but you could also use a 1" Square or the 3/4" x 15/16 Oval punch to fashion one of a somewhat different shape.  Use Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon to form the perky little bow and attach with a Mini Glue Dot.

When assembling, make sure the feet extend a little below the bottom edge of the upper flap.  They will help keep the card closed.  To finish, slip in a packet of your favorite treat.   Here we used gold fish honey graham cookies, but a packet of hot chocolate would be delightful as well.  Fold up the bottom flap of the card over the sealed edge of the treats packet, and staple in place.

Looks lovely and inviting when slipped into a clear envelope.  I plan to make these for my grandchildren and tuck a gift card inside as well.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. 

Warmly yours,

Trish