Christmas Card Workshop 2013

One of my favorite events of the year is my Christmas card workshop!  It is such a fun day to ring in the season with my stamping friends by making beautiful cards to send to our loved ones!  I had a total blast with everyone over the last several days as we drank hot cocoa, listened to Christmas music, and stamped our Christmas cards.  Below are the cards we made for this year's workshop.

Here's Card No. 1 of my Christmas card workshop.  Anything that is white on white or vanilla on vanilla will always be my favorite!  I love the crisp cleanness of this noel card.  Some of my stamping friends used a silver glimmer star or a red glimmer star - and it was fabulous that way, too!  I have no idea who originally designed this card.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! - the greatest rubber stamp company in the world!

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Whisper White - 5-1/4 X 4; Whisper White - 1-3/4 X 1-3/4 (for the Big Shot letters); Whisper White scrap or Silver Glimmer Paper or Red Glimmer Paper (for the star)
Stamps:  None
Inks:  None
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; Typeset Alphabet Die; Big Shot; Mini Glue Dots; Merry Minis Punch Pack (star punch); Rhinestone Jewels; Paper Snips

Card No. 2 of my Christmas card workshop.  This adorable card reminds me of a candy cane!  It was originally designed by Bonnie Klass.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Whisper White - 5-1/4 X 4; Cherry Cobbler - 3-3/4 X 2-3/4; Whisper White - 3-1/2 X 2-1/2
Stamps:  Merry Little Christmas
Inks:  Old Olive Marker; Cherry Cobbler Marker
Miscellaneous:  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder; Big Shot; Stampin' Dimensionals; Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon - 12" long; Rhinestone Jewels; Mini Glue Dots; Craft Scissors; Paper Snips; SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig

Card No. 3 of my Christmas card workshop.  This was almost everyone's favorite of all the cards.  The Silver Glimmer Paper peeking out from underneath the white top layer is so handsome!  I received this card in a card swap from Donna Gustafson during our Annual Demonstrator Retreat this past October.  It was perfect for my Christmas card workshop.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Red Glimmer Paper - 5-1/4 X 4; Whisper White - 5-1/8 X 3-7/8; Whisper White - 3-7/8 X 1-3/4
Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree; Greetings of the Season
Inks:  Early Espresso; Old Olive Marker; Early Espresso Marker
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; Sticky Strip; Stamp-a-ma-jig; 2-Way Glue Pen; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details

Card No. 4 of my Christmas card workshop.  Oh, boy!  To me, it doesn't get any better than this!  Very elegant, soft and white - luscious for Christmas!  I have no idea who originally designed this card, but to whomever it was, THANK YOU for rocking my stamping world with this card!  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Whisper White - 4-1/4 X 1-3/4; Card Stock Vellum (for the poinsettia)
Stamps:  Joyful Christmas; Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks:  Versamark
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; Pretty Print Embossing Folder; Big Shot; Silver Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder; Paper Snips; Pearl Jewels

Card No. 5 of my Christmas card workshop.  This was another favorite of everyone's!  It looks so wintery and the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter finishes it off beautifully.  I have no idea who originally designed this card.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Whisper White - 5-1/4 X 4; Whisper White - 5-1/4 X 1-3/4
Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree; Special Season
Inks:  Versamark; Soft Sky; Smoky Slate
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Silver Embossing Powder; White Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; 2-Way Glue Pen; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; Stampin' Sponges

Card No. 6 of my Christmas card workshop.  I'm so glad I got this stamp set before it became unavailable!  I love it and will use it for many years to come!  This card design is from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! 

 Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Whisper White - 5-1/4 X 4
Stamps:  Endless Wishes
Inks:  Cherry Cobbler; Marina Mist; Soft Sky; Pool Party
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine - 17-1/2" long; Craft Scissors; Rhinestone Jewels; Paper Snips

Merry Christmas, Everyone!