Are you looking for a bit of sweet on your cards this Christmas? Why not try Candy Cane Season and the Candy Cane Builder Punch. You can create fun cards in a variety of colours, because candy canes now show up in a multitude of colours and flavours!
Today’s colour combination comes from the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper. I decided to use Cherry Cobbler, to make the candy cane a bit darker than the bright red that you traditionally see. The colour works really well with Mossy Meadow, especially when you add a bit of Pear Pizzazz.
The candy cane can be a bit tricky to stamp, because it is a photopolymer Two-Step stamp set. The outline is a separate stamp from the stripes, which is the tricky part. If the shape isn’t perfect when the stamp is laid onto the block, the two images won’t fit together properly. AND… they won’t perfectly fit the punch.
*Tip* Lay the photopolymer stamps on your Grid paper, and then place the blocks on top to pick them up. This will prevent the shape from warping.
Stamping the bow is easy because it’s a small set of stamps. To avoid paper waste, stamp it on a thin piece of paper and then punch it from the side. Here’s another look at the card.
Carrying on with the colour combo, the phrase was stamped in Mossy Meadow just about the DSP. The Cherry Cobbler twine was wrapped all around the card, and secured under the candy cane. You could add a small glue dot, folded in half, under the twine just before it wraps around the left side of the card. It would help keep the twine in place. (I haven’t done that, but may just try this before I pop the card in the mail.)
You can find the full supply list at the bottom of the post. Click on any photo to go to my online store. The Candy Cane Season stamps and Candy Cane Builder Punch can be purchased separately, or as a bundle. Purchase the bundle and save 10%.
*Tip* Always look to see if stamps and coordinating tools can be purchased as a bundle to save 10%.
Be sure to add the October Host Code (RE93YQ2U) to your Online Order, and receive a Tutorial Bundle with 10 exclusive projects at the end of the month. If your order is $200+, choose the Stampin’ Rewards and receive the PDF as well as the rewards. My Online Host Reward program has changed – see the updated program HERE.
Have you registered yet for our Stamp Your Holiday Christmas stamping event? Stamp 6 holiday cards, 4 gift card holders, and 16 gift tags AND take home a goody bag! Full details about this event can be found HERE. Don’t wait to register!
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Thanks for stopping by today. If you have any questions about the Candy Cane Season Bundle, or any other items, please send a quick email and I’ll get back to you ASAP.