I created these cards last night on my weekly Facebook live. This was my first attempt at a Stamp A Stack cards technique. Overall it was a success, however it was not without its trouble… Check out the video if you want a laugh. However, my mistake will help you if this is a first for you as well.
This technique results in 4 cards and matching envelopes in a little over 30 minutes. I am sure you can decrease how long it takes the more you make.
I started out by cutting all the cardstock. I cut 2 sheets of Cherry Cobbler at 4 1/4″ creating 4 card bases measuring 4 1/4″ x 11″. I scored each card base at 5 1/2″ after I cut the bases.
I cut the mats next. I cut 1/2″ off of 8 1/2″ x 11″ Mossy Meadow card stock at the top and the side. I then cut the panels into 4 pieces measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I stacked 4 different patterns of Stampin’ Up Shining Christmas DSP and cut them in 6″ x 6″ stacks. I cut 2 1/4″ off one side. This will leave a 3 3/4″ x 6″ piece. I then cut the 4 pieces to measure 3 3/4″ x 5″. I set the 2 1/4″ x 6″ pieces to the side for the envelope flaps. I then cut all four pieces on the 3 3/4″ side at 2 1/2″. I then turned the 2 1/2″ x 5″ at 3 3/4″. The thinner strip I cut at 1 3/4″.
Label your stacks 1, 2, 3 and 4. Starting with stack one take the top piece and put it on the bottom. Stack 2 remove the top 2 pieces and put them in back. Stack 3 remove the top 3 and put them on the back.
Adhere the pieces to the Mossy Meadow mat with Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layers to a Cherry Cobbler card base.
I die cut a piece of Old Olive with the second largest Christmas tree die from Stampin’ Up Merriest Trees Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the coordinating stamp set using Mossy Meadow ink. I adhered the tree to each card front with Stampin’ Dimensioanls.
I stamped trees using Stampin’ Up Merriest Trees Stamp Set using Mossy Meadow and Old Olive ink in the corner of Basic White panels. I stamped the sentiment with Mossy Meadow ink. I adhered the inside panel using Stampin’ Seal.
For each envelope, I stamped the tree as I did on the inside using Mossy Meadow and Old Olive ink on the corner of each envelope.
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Dimensions:
Cherry Cobbler: 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Mossy Meadow: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Old Olive: 2 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
Distressed Gold: 3/4″ x 3/4″
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