Hello fellow Kaisercrafties! I hope you are enjoying the weeks inspiration with our HOT new Christmas Collections.

Today we have Ann-Katrin Toresen from our Contributing Design Team with a cute and simple card design!

“Christmas” Card By Ann-Katrin Toresen

Materials Used:
Silly Season Collection P727 Fairy Lights,  P724 Elf, PS163 Dasher, Printed Chipboard CB133, December 25th Rub ons RB936 and Silly Season Paper Pad PP851. 

Ann-Katrin Says:

“My creative card is simply different folding.
Just take 7.5 cm (3 inch) from each side and make a fold. And then you have a perfect card to display both outside and inside and it’s stands by itself.
I used the same pattern paper outside and inside, on the two ends inside I have decorated with trees. I also love to use the rhinestones strips, it looks more exclusive.
And of course; I have to add some glitter to make the final touch.
Thanks for looking in today. I love making Christmas cards because I’m looking forward to Christmas so much..aren’t you?!”

Good afternoon everyone!

We are so happy to show you what we have done with the Silly Season Collection… It’s so easy to work with this collection with all these bright colors! Just let your imagination guide you….

Today, we show you a few beautiful cards, which we made with this collection:

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“Merry Christmas” Card by Genevieve Allen

Materials used:
Silly Season Collection: Paper –Dasher/PS163; Paper Pad/PP851;  Rub ons/RB937/RB837; Mounting foam/T302.
Other: Ink, button,trim, stickles.

Genevieve says:

“These papers from Silly Season collection are so easy to use for making some quick Christmas cards! Just cut a few trees and add some 3D foam. For a snowy sky you can add a few stickles here and there. To make snow, tear up and ink a piece of white cardboard. Add a few embellishments and…there you have a card, ready to give!!!”

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Set of three cards by Svetlana Austin

Materials used:
Silly Season Collection: Paper –Milk & Cookies/P728, Fairy Lights/P727; Paper Pad/PP851; Printed Chipboard/SB133; Rub ons/RB937; Jewels/RS424; Rhinestones – Lime/RS455; Rub ons – Merry Christmas.
Other: black pen, ink, lace, die-cut snow flakes, wax line, felt buttons.

Svetlana says:

“The Silly Season collection is so fun! It is perfect for making cheerful colorful Christmas cards. I think that my friends will be very pleased with such season (silly season!) greetings!”

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 ”Set of 3 Christmas Cards by Jodi Dolbel”

Materials Used:
Silly Season Collection – Papers Candy Cane/P726, Dasher/PS163, Paper Pad/PP851, Sticker Sheet/111,  Jewels/RS424,  Rhinestones/RS405.

Jodi Says:

“I like to hand make my Christmas Cards every year. There is nothing more personal to receive a lovely card, made with love during the festive season. But making lots and lots of cards can be so time consuming. What I love about the Silly Season Collection, is everything co-ordinates together, there are lots of little bits and pieces and really cute cards can be made in mass so quickly. A very practical approach to Christmas Card Making.”

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“Whimsical Christmas Card” by Lori Williams Leng

Materials Used:
Paper Pad /PP850, Elf/ P724, Red Rhinestones/ SB711, Paper Blooms Coconut /F627, Sticker Sheet/ SS111, Journal Tags /JT626

Lori Says:

“This collection reminds me of Dr. Seuss.  It’s so fun and whimsical, I love it.  Totally not a traditional Christmas palette but that is what makes it so charming.  For this card, since it was fun anyhow, I had to add one little guy that was on Santa’s naughty list…hope that doesn’t really happen to any little ones out there this season.”

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“Thanks” Heart-Air Balloon Card by Pearl Lui

Materials Used:
Silly Season Milk & Cookies (P728), Gingerbread (P729), Friends Rub-on (RB891);
Other: Embroidery floss, Bazzill cardstock, EK Success and Martha Stewart punches

Pearl says:

“I wanted to make a card that wasn’t so obviously Christmas-related. I love Silly Season for its Christmas qualities, but I thought, why not make a fun “heart-air balloon” card to show that the patterns aren’t just for the holidays.”

Good morning!

Have you started thinking about Christmas yet? It’s time to begin making your cards… if you want to be ready on time!

This morning, Jodi, Svetlana, Genevieve, Lori, and Pearl show you some ideas for greeting cards! The green, gold and burgundy red of this beautiful and vintage collection; December 25th hopefully will inspire you!

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“ Christmas Tags  ” by Genevieve Allen

Materials used:
December 25th Collection: Tag# 1: Paper: Love/P720, Believe/P721; Paper Pad/PP850; Lace Cream/EM927; Flowers/F616; Paper Bloom/F628;Jewels/RS423; Clear Stamp/CS790, Mounting foam/T302.
 Other: Die, Embossing powder, Distress Stain, Fragment, Glossy Accent, Stickles.

Tag#2: Paper: Love/P720; Stamps/CS791-CS790; Wooden FlourishesFL364; Sparklets/RS416; Paper Bloom/F636.
 Other: Embossing powder, Distress Stain, Die.

Tag#3:Paper Pad/PP850; Paper Peace/P714;Sticker Sheet – Collectables/SS109; Rub-ons/RB935;Sparklets/RS410; Mounting foam/T302.
 Other: Tag, Stickles, Ribbon, Ink, Distress Stain, Embossing folder

Genevieve says:

“Take your stickles and your papers, we will have fun to create tags which will identify your Christmas gift! This collection is very pratical: stickers sheets and the sheet/P720 Love with little squares of vintage Santa Claus are available.

Left to right: Tag#1: A part of Santa Claus is sticked under a fragment with glossy and the outline is embossed.Tag#2: The trees are stamped with Versamark and embossed with opalescent clear powder. The reindeer is coloured with distress Stain.Tag#3: With a die of  poïnsettia, we make these flowers with beautiful papers from paper pad. The Sparklets enhanced the middle of flowers. Behind the tags, we find different stickers to identify the gift. The tag #2 with its little pocket allows to insert a gift card if you want. The landscape of the paper/P720 Love is raised with stickles for a winter look. So, will you begin soon to make yours tags? ”

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“Christmas in the heart” card by Svetlana Austin

Materials used:
December 25th Collection: Paper –Believe/P721, Love/P720; Paper Pad/PP850; Sticker Sheet – Alpha/SS110; Clear Stamps Christmas Sentiments/CS761; Pearls – Red/SB795; Lace Pack – Cream/EM927.
Other: hand stitching, ink.

Svetlana says:

“December 25th collection has a lot of nice things to make very nostalgic cards, that can bring one back into those magical childhood days. On my card I used hand stitching and lace for a cozy, homely touch.”

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 ”Set of 3 Vintage Cards By Jodi Dolbel”

Products Used:
December 25th Collection – Papers: Wish/P719, Believe/P721, Love/P720, Paper Pad/PP850, Jewels/RS423, Sticker Sheet/SS109, Lace Pack – Cream/EM927.
Other: Twine, Fabric, Pins & Beads

Jodi Says:

“I love the vintage reflection of these papers. They remind me of my childhood and Christmas cards of old. I love how you can use the stickers and paper pack in this collection to layer over the papers, or you can cut out the images on the “Love” paper to create your own embellishments. Such a lovely vintage collection”

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Elegant Christmas Card : Lori Williams Leng

Materials Used:Love P720, Paper pad PP850, Sparklets-Rouge RS416,

Other products Punch, Cardstock, Liquid Pearls and Ribbon

Lori Says:

 ”My mother has a Vintage Christmas Tree she puts up every year.  It something neither my sister or I will help her with, so afraid we will break the antique ornaments.  My mother always laughs and says it’s OK she breaks one or two every year,  but we still avoid helping at all cost.  When I walk in my mothers home and the tree is complete it gives me such a warm cozy feeling, which is exactly what Christmas is all about.  This collection give me that feeling too.  It’s elegant feel makes me wish for Christmas to be here soon.”

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“Wreath on Paper-Pieced Window” Card by Pearl Lui

Materials Used: December 25th Festive (P717), Wish (P719), Clear Stamp (CS790);
Other: Markers, Black Ink Pad

Pearl says:

“I absolutely love the vintage feel of the December 25th collection and it’s one of the reasons I’m so drawn to the collection. But I wanted to show the line in a more contemporary light by adding lots of white space and paper-piecing the window. The back side of “Festive” is a lovely white polka dot on green which gives the illusion of snow falling. Add a wreath, a couple layers of matting, and just like that, a simple and contemporary take on a vintage collection.”

Hello Everyone! How quick did August seem to fly by?! And now as we are in a new month, we have the competition winners to announce!

Firstly, we would like to thank everyone for the comments on the blog, the Contributing Design girls work so hard on creating these wonderful projects and to hear great feedback is so lovely and I know they so appreciate it, so keep it up!

The winner of the August Blog Competition where you had to comment on your favourite posts is…..Jimjams!!

Please email competitions@kaisercraft.com.au with your full name and postal address for your September sample Pack to be mailed out to you!
(Please Note- PO Box addresses aren’t accepted)

A special mention needs to go out to Gini Cagle, Sonia, Adriana B, Samantha Young and Sandra who commented so much as well. Girls it really means a lot to read your wonderful comments, so a big thank you!

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The runner up of the Saturday Sketch is:

Kylie Smith

Kylie’s Layout was based on August’s # 2 Sketch. Congratulations Kylie!

Please email us at competitions@kaisercraft.com.au with your full name and postal address and your choice of one of the September collections!
(Please Note- PO Box addresses aren’t accepted)

The Winner of the Saturday Sketch is:

Keren Tamir!!

Keren’s Layout was based on August’s # 1 Sketch! Gorgeous use of the Gypsy Sisters Collection! Congratulations Keren!!
Please email us at competitions@kaisercraft.com.au with your full name and postal address and your choice of one of the September collections!
(Please Note- PO Box addresses aren’t accepted)

Congratulations to all our winners! x

Hello everyone, welcome to our Tuesday Tip for the week.

Today we have our Contributing Design Team Member Pearl Lui showing us how to make ‘Mini books’!

“Silly Dears” Mini Book by Pearl Lui

Materials Used:
Silly Season Milk & Cookies (P728), Gingerbread (P729), Journal Tags (JT626), Printed Chipboard (CB133), Paper Pad (PP851), Jewels (RS424)
Other: Ribbon

Pearl Says:

“I made this mini book to be filled during the month of December leading up to Christmas. To play on the deer images on the front cover, I’ll actually will be listing all the things near and dear to my heart.

Tip: The Silly Season “Milk & Cookies” pattern paper is perfect for a mini book because it comes printed with natural 16 mini page delineations. You can Google for all the different ways of making a mini book, but my favorite is the meander mini book because it’s the easiest to make (in my opinion).

To make your own meander mini book, follow these simple steps:

1. Trim paper down to a 4×4 grid, then score at lines shown below:

2. Cut paper at dotted lines shown below:

3. Beginning at either end, fold at each scored line in a zig zag accordian pattern until you get to the fourth block where you fold up or down instead of left or right. Simply repeat this until the entire page is folded into a book.

4. There will be natural “pockets” where the up and down folds are made. You’ll have the option of gluing down the entire pocket or just apply glue in a “U” shape around 3 edges of the page to make a pocket. I made pockets to store journaling tags.

5. Finally, embellish the mini book with Jewels, Journal Tags, Printed Chipboard, and die-cuts from the back of the 6.5″x6.5″ Paper Pad.

It’s super easy and fun to make, so I hope you’ll make one for yourself! If you do, don’t forget to comment with a link of your 16 page meander mini book so we can see what you’ve made!”