12 Days of Christmas – More Than Autumn Day 10

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the More than Autumn Bundle, Snowy Scenes Dies, Take a Bow Designer Series Paper, and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

Hello, and welcome back for today’s cute project, which is made with the More Than Autumn Bundle for day 10 of 12 days of Christmas. I hope you have been hopping along with my friend Brenda Nelson and I as we continue to share 12 days of holiday inspiration with you. Brenda blogs at Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Be sure to hop on over to see what she’s been up to.

12 Days of Christmas 2024 blog Hop with Brenda Nelson from Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Christmas project ideas. Holiday crafts. DIY Christmas projects. Project created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

If you have missed any of our 12 Days of Christmas, you can go back to the beginning at Day 1.

The More Than Autumn bundle has so many possibilities for all year crafting. With multiple words provided as both stamps and dies, the custom sentiment possibilities are endless! And we haven’t even talked about the little food images. It’s so stinkin’ cute! I definitely have had so much fun creating with it!

Supplies used for 12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the More than Autumn Bundle, Snowy Scenes Dies, Take a Bow Designer Series Paper, and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

Details Details

I love the script sentiments in this bundle. And there are several options for adding them to projects. For today’s project, I wanted the words to stand out a bit, so I used Foam Adhesive Sheet. These are so easy to use. Simply adhere a piece of foam sheet on the back of cardstock, then die-cut as usual. Now your sentiment pops up on your project!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the More than Autumn Bundle, Snowy Scenes Dies, Take a Bow Designer Series Paper, and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

The whipping cream was created by applying Pearl Enamel Effects over Basic White Cardstock. Once dry, I fussy cut a whipped cream shape.

To Create this Card

  • Real Red Cardstock – 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″ for card base
  • Designer Series Paper – 3 3/4″ x 5″ front layer, 2 1/2″ x 3 die cut mug and 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ for handle
  • Basic White Cardstock – 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ for front layer, 2 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ for whipped cream, 2″ x 1/2″ for sentiment, 1″ x 1″ for candy cane
  • Early Espresso Cardstock – 2 1/4″ x 1 3/4″ for sentiment (used with Foam Adhesive Sheet)

Stamp sprinkles on Basic White Cardstock in Real Red ink along bottom of front layer. Adhere to designer series paper layer, then to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Punch designer series paper first with a 2″ Circle Punch, then with a 2 3/8″ Circle Punch, centering hole to create a ring. Adhere handle to mug piece, then to card front. Apply white Pearl Enamel Effects to Basic White cardstock. Allow to dry then fussy cut a whipped cream shape. Adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp candy cane in Real Red ink. Color stripes with Real Red Stampin’ Blends Marker. Die cut and adhere in place. Adhere Early Espresso Cardstock to a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet. Die cut words and adhere to mug. Tie a twine bow and adhere to candy cane. Embellish with peppermints.

Thank You

Thanks for stopping by today to see my More Than Autumn 12 Days of Christmas card. It’s definitely one bundle I will not be parting with.

Now hop on over to Brenda’s to see what she has shared!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 blog Hop with Brenda Nelson from Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Christmas project ideas. Holiday crafts. DIY Christmas projects. Project created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.



12 Days of Christmas – Sentimental Wishes Day 8

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Sentimental Wishes Bundle and Take a Bow Designer Series Paper, Something Fancy Dies and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers for 12 Days of Christmas with Brenda Nelson of Stamps & Stretchy Pants.

Welcome back to day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas where I am sharing the Sentimental Wishes Bundle. This bundle is all about nostalgia and traditional Christmas!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 blog Hop with Brenda Nelson from Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Christmas project ideas. Holiday crafts. DIY Christmas projects. Project created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

Thanks for joining my friend Brenda Nelson and I for our 12 Days of Christmas series. Brenda has been posting over at Stamps & Stretchy Pants, and we have been sharing a post a day to inspire your holiday crafting.

Have you been hopping along with us? If you have missed any of our posts, go back to Day 1 and catch all of our projects! Then drop us a comment, we would love to know your favorite!

Supplies for 12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Sentimental Wishes Bundle and Take a Bow Designer Series Paper, Something Fancy Dies and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers for 12 Days of Christmas with Brenda Nelson of Stamps & Stretchy Pants.

I love this bundle! I am not sure if it’s the images or the sentiments, but to me, this is as classic as it gets. And the images look amazing just stamped or stamped and colored. All paired with this font, which is one of the best! I could not let this one go.

Since I promised easy, I’m going with one of my go-to card layouts. When I want to make a card quickly, I use a 3″ x 4″ centered layer. Simply done. You can jazz it up with embellishments or additional layers (like the Festive Glimmer Paper here), but if you are ever stuck, or need to make a card quickly, this layout is a keeper!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Sentimental Wishes Bundle and Take a Bow Designer Series Paper, Something Fancy Dies and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers for 12 Days of Christmas with Brenda Nelson of Stamps & Stretchy Pants.

To Make this Project

  • Card Base – Real Red 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
  • Take a Bow Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 3″ x 4″ (coordinating patterns)
  • Festive Glimmer Paper – 3 1/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside layer, and a piece for the label and stamped image

Adhere larger piece of designer series paper to card front. Layer smaller piece of designer series paper with glimmer paper and adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Die cut label using the Something Fancy Die Set. Stamp sentiment in Garden Green ink. Adhere ribbon to back of label and adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp candle image in Garden Green ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers and Wink of Stella, than adhere to label with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Embellish with peppermints. Adhere inside layer and stamp inside sentiment in Garden Green ink.

Thanks for stopping by today to see this adorable Sentimental Wishes card. Now hop on over to see Brenda’s super cute project featuring the A Little Bit Festive Designer Series Paper collection!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 blog Hop with Brenda Nelson from Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Christmas project ideas. Holiday crafts. DIY Christmas projects. Project created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

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12 Days of Christmas – Book Treat Box Day 6

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Reindeer Fun Bundle and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

Welcome back – today I am sharing an adorable book treat box for day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas, We are half way! And what better way to celebrate than with a box to share some chocolate! I love this little treat box, and they are so easy to dress up for gifting.

12 Days of Christmas 2024 blog Hop with Brenda Nelson from Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Christmas project ideas. Holiday crafts. DIY Christmas projects. Project created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

Thank you for joining my friend Brenda Nelson from Stamps & Stretchy Pants and I for our 12 Days of Christmas. We are having fun sharing adorable holiday projects to inspire your holiday creating!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Reindeer Fun Bundle and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

These Book Treat Boxes are not only adorable, but they are quick & easy. They are perfect for creating awesome little gifts for friends, family, coworkers, and community helpers. They can be put together in a snap, and are so fun to cover with designer series papers. I love showcasing all the pretty patterns!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Reindeer Fun Bundle and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

To Create this Project

  • Cover Designer Series Paper – 7″ x 4″
  • Inside insert Designer Series Paper – 2 5/8″ x 3 3/8″
  • Label – Basic White Cardstock die-cut with second smallest Nested Essential Rectangle Die
  • Holly Leaves – 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Garden Green Cardstock

Assemble box. Apply adhesive to the left and right edges of the box cover. Adhere designer series paper and trim corners. Adhere insert piece inside box. Stamp sentiment on a basic white die cut label in Real Red ink. Adhere to box tab. Tie a twine bow. Die cut holly leaves from Garden Green cardstock and adhere twine bow to back of leaves. Adhere leaves to label. Die cut berries from glimmer paper and adhere to leaves. Embellish with peppermints.

12 Days of Christmas 2024 project made with the Reindeer Fun Bundle and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper and embellished with Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and Real Red & White Baker's Twine. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

Thank You

Thanks for stopping by for today’s post to see this adorable book treat box! Now hop on over to see what Brenda has to share, I always love her projects! Leave a comment and let us know what you have been loving!

12 Days of Christmas 2024 blog Hop with Brenda Nelson from Stamps and Stretchy Pants. Christmas project ideas. Holiday crafts. DIY Christmas projects. Project created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers.

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