A Puppy For Christmas

 Hi Artzy friends -

Today I'm sharing my final Dare 2B Artzy holiday card for 2024, and I'm happy to say that this adorable puppy stamp set can also be used for birthdays all year round!

Cindy recently demonstrated how to make a new-to-me fun fold in her D2BA Facebook group that she called a "Tent Easel Fun Fold" and I had to give it a try!

This card is similar to a traditional easel card but it has additional flaps that give you lots of space for decorating with images or just pretty patterned papers.

I used images and sentiments from the Puppy Present stamp and die sets, as well as a combination of holiday papers from a few different years. The classic green/red/white plaid paper is from the current year's Winter Escape collection. 

This is what it looks like opened up flat. I added a little area to sign your name or write a little message. But you could also take advantage of the back side of the card to write a longer note. 

Here is the card standing up like an easel. I highly recommend following the Dare 2B Artzy FB page and catch the replay of Cindy's video to get more detailed information on creating this fun fold card!

Do you like learning and creating new fun folds like I do?

And - how would you feel about receiving a puppy for Christmas?!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day, a wonderful holiday, and a happy new year!

Avra

Holiday Instagram Hop

Hi Artzy friends -

It's time for the Dare 2B Artzy holiday hop over on Instagram!  Join us for a chance to win a D2BA gift card, and use the coupon code XMAS24 for 20% of purchases on December 6-8, 2024.

I created two little gift boxes that I plan to use for gift cards for my kids for Chanukah, which happens to begin on Christmas this year! How fun is that?!

The boxes were created with the Gift Bag and Box die set out of white cardstock. I used the layering dies included in the set to add D2BA wintery patterned papers.

My images are from the new Smitten stamps and dies sets. This set will be getting a lot of use in my craft room throughout the holidays and all winter long!

Don't forget to hop along; and visit our Artzy Community Facebook group as well, for more chances to win! Happy shopping, and stay warm and cozy!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day,

Avra

Home for the Holidays

 Hi Artzy friends - 

The holiday season is now in full swing, and winter weather has arrived here in Ohio!

It's a good time to stay home and finish up Christmas cards! Although I must admit, I'm never really "finished" as I love CREATING holiday cards all year long. It's the signing the cards and addressing the envelopes that I dread! Haha!

My card today features an image from the Cabin Retreat stamps and dies sets. I love when one big beautiful image is all you need to create a beautiful scene! My sentiment, which I embossed in silver, is from the same set.

I cut my holographic border with the Slimline Snowflake dies, and cut it down to fit my A2 card. Snowy background paper is from the Holly Days 6x6 paper pack.

I hope you're staying warm and enjoying the season!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

Avra