Holiday Cards - Lori Whitlock

 Hello everyone! Marcia here today. I have some holiday cards to share with you today. No, it’s not too late to make and send holiday cards! New Year is a holiday so for me, it’s ok to send a card after Christmas. I love to send holiday cards to friends and family as well as receive them. I especially love a box card that can sit on a tabletop or counter and doubles as home decor. This Hexagon Pop-Up Christmas Tree Booth With Reindeer Card (SVG, Silhouette)  and the Hexagon Pop-Up Santa's Workshop Card (SVG, Silhouette) cut files can be found in Lori’s Store along with many other varieties of holiday cards. I used the new Echo Park Paper Have A Holly Jolly Christmas collection.

Stop by the Lori Whitlock YouTube channel for  tutorial instructions on how to assemble the hexagon pop-up cards. Don’t worry about how you will mail it, because these awesome cards fold flat for mailing.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by,
~Marcia

Christmas Card Trio - Lori Whitlock Blog Hop

 Hello everyone! It's blog hop time at Lori Whitlock.

Here is the blog hop order in case you want to start at the top or get lost along the way...

Lori Whitlock

Traci Penrod

Brandie Adams 

Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper

Marcia Dehn-Nix    ( You Are Here !!! )

Chelsea Van Wyk

I have yet to make a Christmas card this year so I thought I should get my act together. I made a trio of cards from the Pop Dot Christmas Card Bundle (SVG). You can also purchase the cards separately here; Santa Pop Dot Christmas Cars (SVG, Silhouette), Reindeer Pop Dot Christmas Card (SVG, Silhouette), and The Snowman Pop Dot Card (SVG, Silhouette). I used the new Lori Whitlock Have A Holly Jolly Christmas and the Magic of Winter collections. All of these cards fit into an A2 size envelope.

Aren't they all adorable! Go check out all of Lori's latest Christmas designs if you need to make some cards like me. Right now Lori's designs are 30% off!!!!!  Use code Nov2023 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

Want to win a gift card to Lori’s Shop? Enter here… 

a Rafflecopter giveaway 

Thank you so much for stopping by,

~Marcia

Polar Bear in a Hot Cocoa Stand - Lori Whitlock

 Hello everyone! 

I have a holiday card to share with you today. No, it's not too late to make and send holiday cards! New Years is a holiday so for me, it's ok to send a card after Christmas. I love to send holiday cards to friends and family as well as receive them. I especially love a box card that can sit on a tabletop or counter and doubles as home decor. This Hexagon Pop Up Card Hot Cocoa  Booth With Polar Bear (SVG, Silhouette) cut file can be found in Lori's Store along with many other varieties of holiday cards. I used the new Echo Park Paper The Magic Of Winter collection. 

Stop by the Lori Whitlock YouTube tutorial for instructions on how to assemble the hexagon pop up cards. Don’t worry about how you will mail it, because these awesome cards fold flat and fit in an A2 envelope!

Thanks so much for stopping by,
~Marcia

Lori Whitlock Blog Hop + Giveaway

   Hello friends! It's blog hop time at Lori Whitlock!

Here is the blog hop order in case you want to start at the top or get lost along the way...

Lori Whitlock

Traci Penrod

Kathy Skou,

Anita Mulcahey

Brandie Adams 

Ashley Cook

Marcia Dehn-Nix    ( You Are Here !!! )

With Christmas approaching, I had to make some Christmas cards. Here is the Hexagon Pop-up Snowman ( SVG / Silhouette ) . I used Lori's newest collection The Magic Of Winter.

There's a sale happening in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Use code DEC2022 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

Also, how about a free file!!  This file is free for today only!  No code or minimum required.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week,
~Marcia

Holiday Gift Card Holder Tutorial - Lori Whitlock

Hello everyone! 

I have a holiday gift card tutorial to share with you today. I love to give gift cards to friends and family so they can buy whatever they want. When gifted in such a pretty package, handmade by you, it's not the easy last minute gift so many people say they are. This Mitten Gift Card Holder (SVG, Silhouette) cut file can be found in Lori Whitlock's Store along with many other varieties of gift card holders. I used the new The Magic Of Christmas collection and also a pink pattern paper from the Our Little Princess collection. 

Want to find out how to make them yourself?

1. Choose your papers and cut out all the pieces. I then like to ink the edges of the pattern papers to give the shapes dimension.

2. I wanted to add some sparkle to my snowflakes so I ran them through my sticker maker machine upside-down. This puts the adhesive on the top of the cut file. Then place it adhesive down on top of some glitter.

3. You could glue the sides and bottom of the mitten shut, but I prefer the look of machine stitching. Unlike adhesives that might give way over time, I know the mitten won't fall apart when stitched.

4. Next, glue the white mitten edge to the upper front and back pieces of the mitten. Use a brad to attach the snowflake to the heart then adhere to the front of the mitten with foam tape.

5. Decorate as you wish. I loved using the puffy stickers and brads from the Magic of Christmas collection. They were just the right size!

6. Then repeat! They are so fun to make you won't be able to stop. This green plaid mitten with a black heart is perfect for the guys on your list.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to check out Lori's Store for more holiday ideas.
~Marcia

Pop-Up Snowman Christmas Card - Lori Whitlock Blog Hop

 Hello everyone! It's blog hop time at Lori Whitlock!

Here is the blog hop order in case you want to start at the top or get lost along the way...

Lori Whitlock
Anita Mulcahey, 

Brandie Adams, 

Aimee Kidd
Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper, 

Michelle Starcher, 

Marcia Dehn-Nix    ( You Are Here !!! )

Brigit Mann

Raise your hand if you are still franticly making Christmas cards. I got both hands up over here, lol. I love making dimensional cards for the littles like this Pop-Up Snowman Hexagon Card (SVG, Silhouette).

No need for a sentiment Christmas stamp. This design comes with the Merry Christmas sentiment that you can print and cut. I used the Echo Park Paper Christmas Magic collection with a little pink from Our Wedding.

Go check out all of Lori's new designs and while you are at it, grab this FREE cut file! No code or minimum purchase required.

Did I mention all those designs are 30% off!!!!!  Use code Dec2021 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

And finally, how would you like to win a $20 Coupon to the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope your holidays are full of love.

~Marcia

Three Wisemen Box Card Tutorial - Lori Whitlock

 

Hello everyone! 

I’ve been busy making more Christmas cards to send out to family and friends. Lori designed a new The First Noel Christmas collection and I thought it would be a great idea to use the sentiment phrase ephemera pieces instead of using the print and cut feature in Silhouette. This would also speed up my cardmaking, a huge plus right now! I used the Pop Up Three Wisemen Box Card (SVG, Silhouette) cut file along with the coordinating solid pattern paper from the collection. When the card is closed for mailing it is completely flat.

    

 When open, it can stand up by itself. The middle pops out to form a box with a dimensional city scene and star of Bethlehem.

   

 Let me show you how I created mine.

1. Cut out all the pieces from desired cardstock and pattern papers. I used some Black Soot ink to darken the bottom and middle panel of the blue pattern paper pieces using an ink blending tool.

2.  Assemble the panels and box card inserts. The city scene can be left as is, or add another layer of color on top.

3. I wanted my Star of Bethlehem to really sparkle so I added some gold glitter gel. This needs to dry before you attempt to assemble the card.

4. Glue the panel with the wisemen to the card front about .5" from the bottom of the card lining up the edges on the left side. The opposite end of the panel is then adhered to the far right .5" from the bottom lining up the edges on the right side. The middle panel should fold the opposite of the card base to form a box.

5. Insert the city scene inside the box lining up the tabs to the top of the panel and adhere. Then glue the Star of Bethlehem insert behind.

 

 Lori has lots of Christmas card ideas in her shop. Go check them all out and have some fun making your own Christmas cards! 

You can find The First Noel collection and the Pops of Color glitter gel at at Scrapbook.com.

 Thanks so much for stopping by.
~Marcia

A Lumberjack Santa Tuxedo Box Card - Lori Whitlock

Hello everyone! 

I have to admit, I slacked off in sending Christmas cards the past few years. Sometimes life is just so crazy busy! I want to rectify that this year. With Covid restrictions going back into place, it doesn't look like I'll get to see distant family for a while. Plus I should have lots of time on my hands since I won't be going out anywhere. I love making box cards because they do double duty as Christmas decor. Don't worry, these do fold flat for mailing! I was drawn to the new Lumberjack Santa Tuxedo Box Card cut file because I thought it would appeal to the young and old alike. This cut file can be found here (SVG / Silhouette ).

I used the Lori Whitlock A Lumberjack Christmas collection to create my card. The woodsy pattern papers are perfect! I added a just few stickers to embellish. Santa would look awesome in a plaid shirt too, I think. I'll have to make another card and try out that look.

There are lots of Holiday themed cut files available in Lori’s shop. Go check them out and join me in my card making frenzy. 

Supplies:
Echo Park A Lumberjack Christmas collection

Thanks so much for stopping by.
~Marcia

Santa 3D Snow Globe Box Card - Lori Whitlock Blog Hop

 Hello blogging friends!

It's time to hop again this month and see all the amazing Lori Whitlock creations the designer are making.

You should have arrived here from Michelle Starcher's blog for those hopping. Here is the hop order in case you are just arriving here and want to start at the beginning.

Lori Whitlock

Traci Penrod, 

Kathy Skou, 

Anita Mulcahey, 

Brandie Adams, 

Aimee Kidd

Ashley Cook

Michelle Starcher, 

Marcia Dehn-Nix <--- You are here!

There are so many amazing new cut files in the shop, like this Santa 3D Snow Globe Card (  SVG / Silhouette )! There are many other snow globe designs so be sure to check them all out.... and there are more coming soon. I couldn't wait to make this one and get a start on my Christmas cards. I used the Echo Park A Lumberjack Christmas collection for my card. I love those plaid snowflakes.

The assembly on this one is a bit tricky and I would suggest you watch Lori's YouTube video tutorial.

Instead of folding to the side as other box cards do, this one folds down to lie flat for mailing.

There's a sale happening in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Use code NOV2020 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

Also, how about a free file!!  This file is free for today only!  No code or minimum required.

Finally, how would you like to win a $20 coupon to Lori's SVG Shop! 

Just click on the Rafflecopter giveaway.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week,

~Marcia

Christmas Cards - Pebbles Merry Little Christmas

Hello blogging friends!

I managed to make a few Christmas cards the other day with the Pebbles Merry Little Christmas collection and thought I should share them to inspire you to make some cards too. Christmas cards may seem a little old fashion, but receiving one in the mail delights me so much. There is just something more tangible to a real card versus receiving an electronic greeting. There is still time to create some Christmas cards to send out to your favorite people too.

To aid in the creative process, I like to sort my die cut ephemera pieces into categories. For these cards, I had Winter scene and Santa Claus piles. Then I start looking for coordinating pattern paper. For this card I cut the 3×4 journal card with the card sentiment from a sheet of pattern paper, adhered it to some white cardstock and added a border. 

Sometimes the pattern paper reminds me of a digital cut file that I have. This cut file is from JustNick Studios. I just added some cute Santa die cut ephemera, a sticker, and a bow.

This card was created with one of the 3×4 journal cards cut from a sheet of pattern paper. This time I adhered it to some fun banners I cut out with my Jen Hadfield Banner Punch Board.

I couldn’t resist making a little winter scene on this card using the tiny stickers. They are so fun to add a little dimension. I almost made this a shaker card. Wouldn’t that have been fun!

There is still time to create some Christmas cards to send out to your favorite people too.

Supplies:
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 12×12 paper pad
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6×6 paper pad
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas Washi Tape
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas Die Cut Ephemera
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas Stickers
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas Mini Stickers
Jen Hadfield Banner Punch Board
Nuvo Drops

~Marcia