Need ideas? Look no further than the gorgeous Stampin' Up! catalogs! This card was inspired by the box shown on page 14 of the Holiday Catalog. It may be a little time-consuming but the results are so worth the effort!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Watercolor Winter (wood: 129724, clear: 129727); Petite Pairs (wood: 122495, clear: 122497)

INK: Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker (119681); Gumball Green marker from 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (126856)

PAPER: Gumball Green (126840) and Very Vanilla (101650) card stock; Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (107300)

ACCESSORIES : Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992); Vintage Trinkets (118764); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); Big Shot Machine (113439); Bitty Banners Framelits (129267); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); 2-Way Glue

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut Gumball Green card stock to 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 4-1/2" x 3-1/4", and 3-1/2" x 2-1/4". Cut Very Vanilla card stock to 5-1/4" x 4-1/2", 4-1/4" x 3", and 3-1/4" x 2".

2. Apply a small bit of 2-Way Glue to the backs of the Very Vanilla card stock and allow to dry clear. This will form a temporary bond.

3. Stack the 3 pieces of Very Vanilla card stock, centering each one with even borders.

 4. Use the Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green markers to stamp the holly outline image and stamp over entire card, being sure to allow image to extend the boundaries of each card stock piece. Start in the center of the card and work outward.

5. Use the same markers to stamp the holly solid image, but after inking, stamp off on scratch paper first so that image is lighter. Use Stamp-a-ma-jig to perfectly align images.

6. When all stamping is complete, separate 3 card stock pieces. Adhere largest piece on folded Gumball Green card and then smaller pieces each on corresponding mats with SNAIL adhesive.

7. Adhere smallest and middle pieces with SNAIL adhesive and wrap a length of Cherry Cobbler seam binding around it, tying in a bow. Attach to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

8. Stamp "merry Christmas" with Cherry Cobbler marker on a scrap of Very Vanilla card stock and die cut with Framelit. (Option: cut flag shape with scissors instead).

9. Attach to bow with a tiny safety pin from Vintage Trinkets pack.

10. If desired, cut an additional piece of Very Vanilla card stock 5-1/4" x 4" to use as a liner for the card. Stamp holly image and matching sentiment from Petite Pairs stamp set. Stamp holly image on envelope to finish it off!