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Sympathy Christmas Card

Hi this is Maria. Today we’re thinking about all of those people who are sad at Christmas. Maybe they’ve lost someone, or they’re away from their family. We never know how others face this beautiful yet sometimes painful holiday. Let’s make something for them.

Craft with me!

Easy step by step instructions on YouTube so that you can watch, pause as needed, and craft along.

Measurements:

  • Card Base: Basic White 4 ¼  x 5 ½ in
  • Joy of Christmas DSP: 4 x 5 ¼ in
  • Joy of Christmas DSP: 3 ¾ x 5 in
  • Basic White: 1 ¾ x 3 in
  • Glittered Organdy Ribbon: 6 in

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Instructions:

  • Cut your paper to size.
  • Adhere the 4 x 5 ¼ in DSP to the card front using liquid glue.
  • Layer the 3 ¾ x 5 in DSP to the card front using liquid glue.
  • Use Cherry Cobbler Ink to stamp “Peace of Earth” from Regal Reindeer Stamp Set onto the top of the Basic White 1 ¾ x 3 in.
  • Use Smoky Slate Ink to stamp the child from Regal Reindeer Stamp Set onto the bottom of the same Basic White piece.
  • Place a corner of a block into Cherry Cobbler Ink and use a Water Painter to color in the apple in the child’s hands.
  • Use Cherry Cobbler Ink to stamp a sentiment from Hope You Know Stamp Set on the inside of the card, and “Merry Christmas” from Regal Reindeer Stamp Set below it.
  • Attach the Basic White layer to the card front using Stampin’ Mini Dimensionals.
  • Make a small bow and attach it to the Basic White layer using a glue dot.
  • Add some Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the front for some bling.
  • That’s it! You’ve made a beautiful card!

Supplies:

  • 161409 Hope You Know Stamp Set
  • 159722 Regal Reindeer Stamp Set
  • 161958 Joy of Christmas DSP, 12 x 12
  • 147083 Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad
  • 147113 Smoky Slate Ink Pad
  • 158130 Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
  • 156408 Glittered Organdy Ribbon
  • 159276 Basic White Cardstock, 8.5 x 11
  • 159236 Basic White Medium Envelopes

Suggested Tools:

  • 151298 Water Painters
  • 102300 Bone Folder
  • 144107 Take Your Pick Tool
  • 103579 Paper Snips Scissors
  • 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • 144108 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • 103683 Mini Glue Dots
  • 152392 Paper Trimmer
  • 126200 Stampin Scrub
  • 153648 Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner

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