Day 9 – Holiday Card Series – Joy to the World
Good morning, all!
Truth be told, I think this is one of my favorite cards in the series. So simple, yet a bit elegant. :) Anyhow, I used Fancy Pants Designs Christmas Magic paper kit for the card, which unfortunately is sold out at TwoPeas at the moment. Seriously, guys, I’m so SO sorry that some of the supplies I’m using for the HCS are sold out at TwoPeas. It’s so hard to anticipate what will be sold out in November when you’re filming videos in September. :)
But it’s all about the idea, right? You can use this card as a jumping off point to create a card with different supplies. Use what you have on hand, and make it your own. It’s more fun like that, anyway. :)
BTW, the paper in the background in the photo is from the same Christmas Magic paper kit.
Anyhow, enjoy!
NOTE: I’ve received a LOT of questions about the music included in the videos. It is a 10-second clip of royalty-free music I purchased online. It’s not a real song from an album. :)
Watch video below | Watch at YouTube
Joy to the World – Stampin’ Up! cardstock in Kraft; Fancy Pants Christmas Magic paper kit; Making Memories Rouge Paperie Blossom & Button Box; Uni-ball Signo Broad white pen; Sassafras button.
Oh my I really like this one!! Thanks Kristina for all you have been doing by videos!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:55 amI love it…..!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:56 amThanks so much……I am really enjoying these Christmas card videos!!
Awesome!
i never used transparency sheets, but this sounds like a great project to start using them. Thank you for al the great card ideas.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:56 amI love this card. I think it would also be cute to put a family picture behind the transperancy. So many veriations to make of this card. LOVE IT!!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:05 amI think this is my fav card so far too! :)
November 12th, 2009 at 8:12 amFab!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:17 amOk this has to be one of my faves!! :)
November 12th, 2009 at 8:22 amThis is my favorite from the series so far. The snowman stamp you used on your trifold card would be so cute behind the transparency. Now I’ve got to go get some of those gorgeous Fancy Pants products!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:29 amLove the video’s, me and my daughters are waiting for the video’s everyday, its 16:30 here so together with a cup of tea and some cookie we watch this. SO GREAT!!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:31 amThis is my favorite, too. Thanks for the great ideas you have been giving us. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:47 amDots work for me too. Lovely paper. Great card.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:51 amEveline.
This is my favorite card of the series too! Awesome, Kristina! Off to watch the video while I eat my cereal.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:53 amOh! I may have to stamp on the clear transparencies I have. Thinking, thinking….white StazOn. Yes, that’ll work!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:56 amAnother beautiful card Kristina – love that transparency. Jo x
November 12th, 2009 at 8:58 amlove the transparency…the way you used is so creative…thank you.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:33 amFabulous card. One of my favorites too!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:37 amell ohh vee eee !
November 12th, 2009 at 10:01 amLOVE all the cards so far and the music is groovy !
Kristina, I’m enjoying these videos so much!
Thanks you!!!!
Question. Where do you buy the ColotBox ink pads from?
There are many stores online that sell ColorBox chalk inks. You might trying googling it to see what’s available.
just wanted to say thanks for all of your inspiration. I have my usual blogs that I check everyday, but always save yours for last because I know it will be the best. It is such a relaxing video to watch, with the calming intro music and your soothing voice. (Hope that does not sound to sappy) Keep up the GREAT work
November 12th, 2009 at 10:17 amI absolutely love this card!!!! It’s my favorite so far. Keep them coming.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:32 amOooh, I think this is one of my favorites so far too! Thanks for sharing!
November 12th, 2009 at 12:13 pmThis card is just wonderful!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
November 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pmHello:
I am very much like to see you doing here so simple and beautiful card!
I ask ~ that the white snow covered with a transparent film is a ready-made bought this way, or how to do it?
It’s printed on the acetate sheet. :)
Just beautiful! I almost thought the white flourish was just stamped & embossed on the kraft. So great to see all of the steps taken to create this. Thanks again! :)
November 12th, 2009 at 1:28 pmYour confession was so cute! Now I’m all curious about what the other card looked like. :)
November 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pmsame a the person before me! I want to see the “ugly” card! :) I sure it was just fine! Great use of transparency!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:52 pmI love, love, love this idea! I can also see a scrapbook page using this technique and having some hidden journaling! Very cool
November 12th, 2009 at 2:01 pm!
Oh, this one is my favorite so far too! I love the colors and the papers are great! :)
November 12th, 2009 at 2:12 pmAnother wonderful, inspiring card! I’m feel like the other commentors…what did the “ugly” card look like. I don’t think you can make anything ugly (smile)!!
See you tomorrow!!
November 12th, 2009 at 2:31 pmVery nice card Kristina
November 12th, 2009 at 2:46 pmthey are all so niceeee. Thank you for all !
November 12th, 2009 at 3:15 pmIt was my fav even before I read your message. Beautiful!
November 12th, 2009 at 3:49 pmLove love love this card! So unique with the transparency as part of the front.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:16 pmI agree with you, I love this one! I have been fooling around with acetate today as inspired by you! I am using some white staz on to stamp my own snow flakes. It’s beautiful.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:37 pmThanks for all the inspiration and hard work.
This is my favorite too. GORGEOUS!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:58 pmYou might find this weird, but whenever I watch your video the first-time around (yes, I watch it several times after – LOL), I usually find myself talking to the screen. “No, a little bit lower to the left… yes, over there towards the right…” And the funny thing was, you always put whatever it is at the spot I was hoping it will be. That just goes to show how good a teacher you are. Just by watching your video, you have taught me image balance. Isn’t that great? :D
Btw, I don’t claim to have your creative genius mind you… it is just so reassuring to have you confirm that “yes, I am indeed starting to learn”
Love this card! From the picture you can’t even tell that it was used making a transparency sheet. Very elegant!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:23 pmWonderful card. I love the idea of transparency sheets. Way cute =)
November 12th, 2009 at 5:45 pmFun card. Oh and thanks for admitting your too have “do overs”.
Barb. Smith
November 12th, 2009 at 6:09 pmClassic! Beautiful!
November 12th, 2009 at 6:36 pmHi Kristina, This is the first comment I’ve left on your blog, which I have been following for a few months now. This is my favourite card you’ve ever done and couldn’t help but say so. I love your work! Looking forward to the rest of the series!
November 12th, 2009 at 6:46 pmThanks for the card marathon! I love this card with the transparency and especially liked the dots. =D
November 12th, 2009 at 7:17 pmLOVING all your videos! Thanks for the time you take to do them.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:20 pmDebra
And I love the card you did with the transparency. Nice.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:20 pmThanks so much Kristina for doing these videos, I look forward to them daily. They have really got my creative juices flowing.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:22 pmFrom Jennifer in Cape Breton
It does make me feel good to know you make mistakes. I have learned to be patient with myself over the years in making cards. So thank you for reminding us you can make mistakes and just move on to make a great card.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:36 pmI love this card. I was wondering where you would write the message so it wouldn’t mess up the pretty card and you answered my question at the end of the video! Love that transparency!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:55 pmYou are really good, Kristina.
you know it never came to my mind! I see those transparency sheets at the store and never thought about using it on a card! How cool and fun idea that is!!!!
Love it!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:14 pmI really enjoy watching every day to see what you will come up with next! So exciting to be able to watch it step by step. Thanks for taking the time to do this! I always love your cards!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:26 pmGreat card I love the idea of the tranparancy. You are so good at what you do. Thanks for the video.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:33 pmOh, this has to be my fave so far!
November 13th, 2009 at 12:58 amThanks so much for doing this… thanks to your inspiration I’m already half way through my cards! Woo Hoo! (I’m usually still making them *after* Christmas)
You ROCK! :)
Gorgeous card! You are so creative!
November 13th, 2009 at 12:44 pmSO cLeV VeR! thanks Kristina. Your making christmas really easy!
November 13th, 2009 at 10:48 pmThis is my favorite holiday card so far. I made my friend watch the video tonight! LOL! My friends are getting sick of hearing about you btw!
I have a bunch of MME 4×6 transparencies and I’m going to try and use one of them for a card like this. You inspire me so much!!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:58 pmBy the way – there is no way you could make an ugly card. Send it to me and I will love it and frame it! Love how you made this card – beautiful!!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:01 amlovely and so creative….thanks for inspiring….
November 14th, 2009 at 7:03 amJust lovely!! Thanks for sharing and showing us your tips!
November 14th, 2009 at 9:55 amWhat a cool card wonder what it would look like with a family picture on the inside showing through the front.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm