Here is my quick and simple card recipe:
1) Fold piece of 4-1/4" x 11" kraft cardstock in half to form card.
2) Cut striped paper at 4" x 5-1/4" and adhere to front of card. Adhere piece of brown cardstock cut at 3-3/4"x5" to striped paper. Center and adhere ornament patterned paper cut at 3-5/8"x4-7/8" onto brown cardstock.
3) Cut "Joy Ornament" phrase word art (all layers) at 4" using brown cardstock and glitter paper in red, cream and green and adhere layers together. Adhere to front of card. Using glue dot, attach red and white bow to top of ornament.
4) Adhere piece of 4" x 5-1/4" cream cardstock to inside of card. Stamp "Merry Christmas" to inside of card.
Supplies: Cricut Creative Memories Tis the Season cartridge; Brown, kraft and cream cardstock; patterned paper by Echo Park; red, cream and green glitter paper by DCWV, red and white ribbon by Stampin Up!, stamp sentiment from My Creative Time's Gift Card Sentiment Set; red ink.
Now, to announce last week's winner of the FULL SET of My Creative Time's latest stamp set release:The winner is:
Congratulations! Marta, please email me at joyster110@gmail.com with your name, address and what you won. You have two weeks to claim your prize.
Want to see the rest of this season's Christmas Card Ideas? Check out the photos below (click on each to bring up the post with the card recipe).
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Great cards they all are so wonderful. Look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteOH my what a beautiful card....I can't wait to get my cartridge everything you've done from it is absolutely awesome....I have all of the Christmas Cartridges and this one definitely tops them all!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Marta have fun with your stamps....
Very pretty card, love the big bow!! Congrats to Marta, she is going to love playing around with Emma's stamps
ReplyDeleteKristan
The ribbon you used on today's card really made the background papers stand out!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this card. The bow is absolutely the coolest. This cartridge is on my list of "To buy,"
ReplyDeleteMstgane
Ann
I Really like this card ! I love cards with the traditional colors !!
ReplyDeleteA.N.
ann2236@juno.com
Nice card! Love the paper and ribbon. Ribbon reminds me of the hard peppermint candy that is shaped like an "s" or "z".
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI realy love your work. thanks for sharing and that you tell us the sizes etc.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Eveline
Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteLook all the Christmas cards Joy! The one featured today is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love the pattern paper and the bow is perfect!! Hugs, Leanne
ReplyDeleteUgh...I meant LOVE hee hee!!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament with that big bow! And seeing all your wonderful cards together is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteFavorite card yet! Thanks for the details. Wondering if you would send such a thick bow through the mail? Need extra postage or special handling?
ReplyDeletebhadder at mei dot net
LOVE this card! Your bows are so BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! I tell ya I could spot a JOY card a MILE away!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!
Susan
Great cards! I like them all -- love the papers you use. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards you've made with the new cartridge. It's an awesome cartridge and 've got to get it soon. I just spent a ton of money with vendors at a weekend crop so it may be a few weeks before i can actually get it. This hobby is addicting and expensive but I love it!
ReplyDeleteAs always, you do a great job! Thanks
It doesn't look "quick and simple" -- the red stripes make it!
ReplyDeletelove the card and the ribbon fit in so well. Ready for Christmas and getting those cards ready
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Joy! I can not wait to get this cartridge. TFS
ReplyDeletelove all of them! your designs are alway crisp and clean, perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are all just fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed the days of Christmas Cards. Thank you for sharing your ideas. They inspire me to outright Cricut-lift them or change them slightly to accomodate cartridges I already own, buy new cartridges or even become creative on my own! Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - I love that JOY word art! I'm really wanting that cartridge, but my budget is saying no right now!
ReplyDeleteI think today's card is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteSharon
Beautiful cards!! Love all the colors :)
ReplyDeleteThere's that "Joy" word again!!! lbnol (laughing but not out loud--I have post surgery pain). I think all the cards are just beautiful Joy!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Cards !!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Beautiful Joy Christmas Card! Perfect Card for you! Love all of your Cards! You Inspire us all so much! Thanks for the chance to win!!! :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat card...must be neat to be able to send out homemade Christams cards with your name on the front...Lee-Ann :)
ReplyDeleteyou joy ornament is so pretty and like thr big bow too
ReplyDeleteLove the cards and the cartridge. I am off to check out the designs on the cartridge. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the card, but I really appreciate the "recipe"!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament and this has been so much fun to see each week thank you!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Love all the christmas card ideas! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! This cart has moved to my gotta have it list.
ReplyDeleteThis cartridge is a must. Thanks for all the fun Christmas card ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colors. I think I will be getting this cart.
ReplyDeleteWow, Joy these cards are gorgeous. You have really inspired me to get to work on my Christmas cards, now all I need is this cartridge!
ReplyDeleteLove, love your cards. What a GREAT job--they will be highly appreciated by those who receive them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteVeronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
Another fabulous card!!! This cartridge is a must have. All your cards are phenomenal and I appreciate the recipes. Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteHappy Scrappin'
Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
All of your Christmas cards are amazing!! Thanks for the inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteLori
I love all of your cards! I always look forward to seeing the next one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou always make such wonderful cards! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks so much for all the pics of the handbook! There's always so much more than just the ones they put on the back!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!~
ReplyDeleteI just love all of these cards. They are so colorful and cheerful! Such beautiful work ~ thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSusanJ in Atlanta
Beautiful card Joy!! You do have a talent for really nice cards!! So many ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is just a treasure trove of great Christmas card ideas - thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove all your ideas for Christmas cards. Thanks for the help!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card!! I wish I had time to make my Christmas cards this year!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Hopefully I'll get started this week so I can mail them the day after Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas cards,they are so beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove your new Joy card! Very pretty!
ReplyDeletegreat card...thanks for sharing all your wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteToo adorable!! You sure do have a way of making me want to buy EVERY cartridge you showcase!! Thanks for creating and sharing!
ReplyDeleteAll of the cards are beautiful. My favorite of course is the Hello kitty. It's so adorable.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rez
Karezmakreations.blogspot.com
There's just something about the red that cheers me up! All the cards are fun and bright. Congrats Marta!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are all adorable. They have such great color choice and design. Great job!
ReplyDeleteNice cards!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so fun. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute. Very inspirational and definitely help get you in the Spirit of the Season. I am anxious to get my Tis The Season cartridge and start creating. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your cards!! I haven't heard from you about the winnings of a cartridge - please let me know. Doris
ReplyDeleteparkernana5 At cox. net
I love this card!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a bright and JOYful card!!!
I would love to have this cartridge but will have to wait this time around.
Thanks for sharing, AndreaA
Love the cards . . . always such beautiful papers/colors. Very holiday!
ReplyDeleteJoy your card is joyous! I love the beautiful papers. I think I am gonna kinda copy this one for my Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteThank your for such awesome inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card and best projects!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card as always!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards. Thanks for giving some good ideas and making me want the new Tis The Season cartridge more and more everyday. I follow your blog everyday. Thanks for the opportunity to win the Expression 2
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards, but I think this one is my favorite! Love the font on the "Joy" and the bow is perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful creations! I really love all of your "JOY" projects and this one is no exception.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
bjgmjb@msn.com
Love the traditional reds and whites on the kraft paper. It really makes them pop and seems old-fashioned somehow at the same time. Congratulations to Marta!
ReplyDeleteLove this card.
ReplyDeleteArtsyChik@charter.net
Oooohhh! I love this one! The ribbon is just gorgeous and I love the retro feel of the card~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I am liking this cartridge. One can't have too many Christmas cartridges, can they???
ReplyDeleteThe card is beautiful! This cartridge has so many things to make Christmas Cards with and wall hangings. This is another must have just like the Art Philosophy Cartridge. Thank you for sharing. cmtry 555 at aol dot com
ReplyDeletecute cute cute!!! Love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card... your projects are so inspiring...I just love them!
ReplyDeletei like that you show us the cards you all ready again. great xmas cards. great ideas like alwayz. thanks for all you do and share. 1205love@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteomgosh very pretty!! i have that ribbon and i haven't even used it! I will be using this this holiday!!
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kathy
felkatz at gmail dot com
Loving each and every one of your cards. You are so talented Joy! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the ideas you have.
ReplyDeleteAll these cards are absolutley FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteGeorgiana
Carson's Creations
Love all those cards! Really like the ornament paper on the first card too.
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