7 Stampin' Up! Beary Christmas Card Ideas + Free Shipping Offer!

It's hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away! I'm realizing that I have a lot of cards that I haven't shared on my blog yet! Get ready for a photo dump! Today's featured suite is the Beary Christmas Suite! I love these cute polar bears! Unfortuntaely, the Beary Cute Punch has already sold out, but you can still "fussy cut" the stamped bear or any of the iamges from the coordianting Beary Christmas Designer Paper -- like I did on this card!

This card was inspired by a card layout I shared with my team last month. We do creative challenges each month. I love sharing these simple layouts and seeing how everyone creates something different. My focal image ended up being too big so I changed the layout and made it into a horizontal card.

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project:

Beary Cute Bundle  [162023] SOLD OUT

Beary Cute Photopolymer Stamp Set [162016] Retiring

Beary Christmas 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [162015] Retiring

Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]

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I've been having so much fun with the adorable Beary Christmas Suite! Here are some more cards that I made over the last couple months:

Here are some more Stampin' Up! Beary Christmas projects created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artsists for the Sept-Dec 2023 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog. I love how these cards also feature the images from the designer paper.

The Beary Christmas Designer Paper was a popular choice for some of the Great, Big Card Swappers this month! Check out the cards that I showcased last night for the "Feeling Blue" theme!

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Stampin' Up! Soft Seedlings Thinking of You Card Embossed with Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder

An easy way to add texture and step up your project is by using an embossing folder! I stamped the leaf from Soft Seedlings in different fall colors: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry ink -- and then used the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder to add texture to this easy card layout.

Card Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Cajun Craze Cardstock
• 4" x 5-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (inside)
• 2-1/2" x 5" Rustic Harvest Designer Paper
• 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Very Vanilla Cardstock
• 3/4" x 2-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock

Watch the replay of Thursday Night Stamp Therapy to see me make this card:

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make this Card:

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set [159905]	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505]	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" Designer Paper [159633]	Linen Thread [104199]
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]

Love the look of embossing? Be sure to watch the Great, Big Card Swap October 2022 video showcase to be inspired by 55+ cards that feature embossing techniques! I hope you will consider participating and send in a card for the next video!

Ready to jump in and participate in the next Great, Big Card Swap?

How does it work? "Send a card! See them all! Get one back!"

It's sounds simple because it is! You create a regular full-size card for the monthly theme. Include a return postage stamp and a sticky note message inside. (I'll provide the return envelopes.) If you're sending ahead for the next month's theme, make sure to write the month on the envelope so I know to hold it for that month.

I will showcase all of the cards in a video so you can see what everyone else created and then I'll send them back! Everyone who sends a card will get one back!

November 2022 Theme: Christmas

Next Video Showcase: Tuesday, November 8 & 22, 7 pm CT on YouTube

December 2022 Theme: Thank You

• Send ONE Full Size Card
• Write "[Month] Card Swap" on the the envelope if sending for a future theme.
• Include return postage stamp. Envelopes will be provided. (Please do NOT include custom envelopes with your card.)
• Don't write inside! Include a sticky note or loose paper to say hello.

Send Cards to:

Julie Davison

PO Box 6164

Champaign, IL 61826

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who can participate in this swap? EVERYONE! This swap is open to all stampers, including Stampin' Up! demonstrators.
• Can I use retired or non-Stampin' Up! products? Yes! I want EVERYONE to participate regardless of their paper-crafting collection! I will sort cards before swapping so that stampers who do use current Stampin' Up! product will get cards with current Stampin' Up! product in return.
• Can I send more than one card? Please limit to one swap card per person per month.
• Can I sign the back of my card? Yes! Please leave the inside blank so the person who receives your card can send it on and bless someone else. But feel free to include your usual maker marking on the back.
• What happens if my card doesn't arrive in time? Postal transit times are unpredictable. If your card arrives late, don't worry! I will showcase it in the next showcase video and make sure that you get a return swap! 

I would love for you to include a note inside the card -- a little about yourself or just a happy greeting to the person who gets your card. Please note, I will remove any solicitations (business cards, business links, etc.) 

Attention International Stampers! I would love for you to participate in this swap! Use this Paypal link to pay $5 USD for 3 return postage stamps. (I'll hold them with your name on them to use for future swaps.) I'm worried about transit times, so be sure to mail early or work ahead one month! Mark your envelope with the month/theme you intend to submit the swap.

 

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Stampin' Up! Framed Occasions Embossed Card | The Great, Big Card Swap Video & Information

One of the easiest ways to add texture and dimension to your project is by "dry embossing" with an embossing folder. These work in the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine and come in two sizes -- including smaller ones to fit in the Mini Machine. Shop All Embossing Folders

Embossing in the theme of this month's Great, Big Card Swap! You can use Embossing Folders, Heat Embossing Paste Embossing, or Faux Embossing -- any technique that creates a raised image. Here's a card that I created with the Sprigs & Twigs Embossing Folder on Gold Foil cardstock. I also used heat embossing to create the gold hexagon frame around the sentiment!

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make this Card:

Framed Occasions Stamp Set [158745]	Beautiful Shapes Dies [158046]	Twigs & Sprigs Embossing Folder  [159168]	White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon [158138]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Heat Tool  [129053]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]

Watch the October 2022 showcase videos to be inspired by 100+ cards that feature embossing techniques! I hope you will consider participating and send in a card for the next video!

Ready to jump in and participate in the next Great, Big Card Swap?

How does it work? "Send a card! See them all! Get one back!"

It's sounds simple because it is! You create a regular full-size card for the monthly theme. Include a return postage stamp and a sticky note message inside. (I'll provide the return envelopes.) If you're sending ahead for the next month's theme, make sure to write the month on the envelope so I know to hold it for that month.

I will showcase all of the cards in a video so you can see what everyone else created and then I'll send them back! Everyone who sends a card will get one back!

October 2022 Theme: Embossing (Heat Embossing, Embossing Folder, Embossing Paste)

----Next Video Showcase: Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm CT on YouTube

November 2022 Theme: Christmas

• Send ONE Full Size Card
• Write "[Month] Card Swap" on the the envelope if sending for a future theme.
• Include return postage stamp. Envelopes will be provided. (Please do NOT include custom envelopes with your card.)
• Don't write inside! Include a sticky note or loose paper to say hello.

Send Cards to:

Julie Davison

PO Box 6164

Champaign, IL 61826

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who can participate in this swap? EVERYONE! This swap is open to all stampers, including Stampin' Up! demonstrators.
• Can I use retired or non-Stampin' Up! products? Yes! I want EVERYONE to participate regardless of their paper-crafting collection! I will sort cards before swapping so that stampers who do use current Stampin' Up! product will get cards with current Stampin' Up! product in return.
• Can I send more than one card? Please limit to one swap card per person per month.
• Can I sign the back of my card? Yes! Please leave the inside blank so the person who receives your card can send it on and bless someone else. But feel free to include your usual maker marking on the back.
• What happens if my card doesn't arrive in time? Postal transit times are unpredictable. If your card arrives late, don't worry! I will showcase it in the next showcase video and make sure that you get a return swap! 

I would love for you to include a note inside the card -- a little about yourself or just a happy greeting to the person who gets your card. Please note, I will remove any solicitations (business cards, business links, etc.) 

Attention International Stampers! I would love for you to participate in this swap! Use this Paypal link to pay $5 USD for 3 return postage stamps. (I'll hold them with your name on them to use for future swaps.) I'm worried about transit times, so be sure to mail early or work ahead one month! Mark your envelope with the month/theme you intend to submit the swap.

 

Privacy Statement: During the showcase video (posted on YouTube and Facebook), I will provide the first and last name of the card maker. If you prefer to be anonymous or only mentioned by first name, please let me know in a written note inside your card. Although I am entering mailing addresses in a spreadsheet, it is for the sole purpose of generating return address labels. Your information will not be shared or sold to a third party, including another swapper. I will never personally use your information for any other reason besides sending return cards for The Great, Big Card Swap.

The Great, Big Card Swap is organized by Julie Davison, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator since 2002.

Live in the United States? 

Shop with Me for a FREE gift! http://juliedavison.com/shop

Use Hostess Code CYFC9FQW to get a FREE Make and Take Kit and FREE GIFT when you order $40 or more. Free kits are mailed at the end of the month. Limit one per person. Shop Now

Stampin' Up! Hello Harvest Card | The Great, Big Card Swap Video & Information

Autumn is my favorite season! The gorgeous new Rustic Harvest Designer Paper is created in some of my favorite autumn colors: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Mossy Meadow. I used these colors to color the black and white designer paper with Stampin' Blends. 

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project:

Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set  [159634]

Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" Designer Paper [159633]

Label Me Lovely Punch [151296]

Natural 1/2" Woven Ribbon [159611]

Autumn wasthe theme for the September Great, Big Card Swap! Watch the September 2022 Showcase videos to be inspired by the 120+ cards that I have received this month. I hope you will consider participating and send in a card for the next video!

Ready to jump in and participate in the next Great, Big Card Swap?

How does it work? "Send a card! See them all! Get one back!"

It's sounds simple because it is! You create a regular full-size card for the monthly theme. Include a return postage stamp and a sticky note message inside. (I'll provide the return envelopes.) If you're sending ahead for the next month's theme, make sure to write the month on the envelope so I know to hold it for that month.

I will showcase all of the cards in a video so you can see what everyone else created and then I'll send them back! Everyone who sends a card will get one back!

October 2022 Theme: Embossing (Heat Embossing, Embossing Folder, Embossing Paste)

----Video Showcase Dates: Tuesday, October 11 & 25, 7 pm CT on YouTube

November 2022 Theme: Christmas

• Send ONE Full Size Card
• Write "[Month] Card Swap" on the the envelope if sending for a future theme.
• Include return postage stamp. Envelopes will be provided. (Please do NOT include custom envelopes with your card.)
• Don't write inside! Include a sticky note or loose paper to say hello.

Send Cards to:

Julie Davison

PO Box 6164

Champaign, IL 61826

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who can participate in this swap? EVERYONE! This swap is open to all stampers, including Stampin' Up! demonstrators.
• Can I use retired or non-Stampin' Up! products? Yes! I want EVERYONE to participate regardless of their paper-crafting collection! I will sort cards before swapping so that stampers who do use current Stampin' Up! product will get cards with current Stampin' Up! product in return.
• Can I send more than one card? Please limit to one swap card per person per month.
• Can I sign the back of my card? Yes! Please leave the inside blank so the person who receives your card can send it on and bless someone else. But feel free to include your usual maker marking on the back.
• What happens if my card doesn't arrive in time? Postal transit times are unpredictable. If your card arrives late, don't worry! I will showcase it in the next showcase video and make sure that you get a return swap! 

I would love for you to include a note inside the card -- a little about yourself or just a happy greeting to the person who gets your card. Please note, I will remove any solicitations (business cards, business links, etc.) 

Attention International Stampers! I would love for you to participate in this swap! Use this Paypal link to pay $5 USD for 3 return postage stamps. (I'll hold them with your name on them to use for future swaps.) I'm worried about transit times, so be sure to mail early or work ahead one month! Mark your envelope with the month/theme you intend to submit the swap.

 

Privacy Statement: During the showcase video (posted on YouTube and Facebook), I will provide the first and last name of the card maker. If you prefer to be anonymous or only mentioned by first name, please let me know in a written note inside your card. Although I am entering mailing addresses in a spreadsheet, it is for the sole purpose of generating return address labels. Your information will not be shared or sold to a third party, including another swapper. I will never personally use your information for any other reason besides sending return cards for The Great, Big Card Swap.

The Great, Big Card Swap is organized by Julie Davison, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator since 2002.

Live in the United States? 

Shop with Me for a FREE gift! http://juliedavison.com/shop

Use Hostess Code AQMHWCRQ to get a FREE Make and Take Kit and FREE GIFT when you order $40 or more. Free kits are mailed at the end of the month. Limit one per person. Shop Now

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