{"id":17250,"date":"2025-09-01T12:33:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T02:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17250"},"modified":"2025-09-01T12:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T02:03:11","slug":"stampin-up-a-child-is-born","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-a-child-is-born\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick and Elegant Christmas Cardmaking with A Child is Born"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the festive season approaches, many of us begin planning our Christmas cards early so we\u2019re not rushed in December. This week during my Thursday Live, I created two beautiful cards\u2014both using the same quick and easy layout, but with very different looks. One features the brand-new <em>Stampin  Up<\/em> <em>A Child is Born<\/em> stamp set from the upcoming catalogue, and the other makes use of the Sunflower Embossing Folder for a versatile, non-Christmas design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for inspiration for mass-producing Christmas cards\u2014or just want a simple layout you can adapt with different supplies\u2014this design is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17250_1a35b9-0b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17250_1a35b9-0b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born.jpg\" alt=\"stampin up a child is born\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Card One: A Peaceful Christmas Scene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first card, I showcased the new <em>Stampin Up A Child is Born<\/em> stamp set, which will appear in the September catalogue. I paired it with <em>Peaceful Garden<\/em> Designer Series Paper for a soft, neutral look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card Base:<\/strong> Basic Beige, cut slightly taller than my usual (5\u00bd&#8221; instead of 5&#8243;) to suit the elongated stamped image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stamping:<\/strong> I debated between Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie inks, but Crumb Cake gave the most subtle and elegant finish for the Holy Family and starry sky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layering:<\/strong> The paper strip was torn across the top and bottom to create texture before layering it over the stamped panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finishing Touches:<\/strong> Metallic copper gems add just the right amount of shimmer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This design comes together in minutes, making it ideal if you plan to create a batch of 20 or more Christmas cards. You can step it up by adding Wink of Stella shimmer, or keep it classic and understated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stampin Up A Child is Born set will be available on the 3rd September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17250_57cfab-55 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17250_57cfab-55 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Embossed-Sunflower-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Card Two: Sunflower Elegance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the first card came together so quickly, I made a second card in the same style but with a completely different look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this one, I used embossed sunflowers (created in a previous Live) with patterned paper strips top and bottom. A torn edge again adds texture and keeps the continuity between the two designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Colours:<\/strong> Mossy Meadow ink with embossed silver detailing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ribbon Detail:<\/strong> A simple silver ribbon knot anchors the sentiment without overpowering the sunflowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sentiment:<\/strong> A clean \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d stamped on Basic White and popped up with Dimensionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I love about this layout is how adaptable it is. Swap the sunflower paper for Christmas patterns, autumn colours, or spring florals, and you\u2019ll have a design that works all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\">\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQt8fL140NM?si=Wv45aFlcUQBqtmQ2\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Layout Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the simplest layouts are the most effective. By using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A tall central image or embossed feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patterned paper strips top and bottom with torn edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sentiment strip layered across<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026you create a balanced, eye-catching design without overcomplicating things. It\u2019s also easy to cut multiples of each piece in one go, which makes mass production a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Creative Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like the full measurements and instructions for these cards, simply subscribe to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\">newsletter<\/a>. 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