{"id":18030,"date":"2026-08-05T20:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=18030"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T00:11:53","slug":"christmas-stamp-a-stack-pretty-poinsettia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/christmas-stamp-a-stack-pretty-poinsettia\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Stamp-a-Stack | Pretty Poinsettia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another month means another <strong>Christmas Stamp-a-Stack<\/strong>, and our pile of Christmas cards is getting bigger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month we&#8217;re going back to some beautiful traditional Christmas colours with <strong>Poppy Parade and Peaceful Pine<\/strong>, and I really love how they work together on this design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re using the <strong>Pretty Poinsettia<\/strong> stamp set for those gorgeous bright poinsettias, along with the <strong>Textured Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder<\/strong> to add plenty of subtle texture to the Basic White background. It&#8217;s one of those little details that doesn&#8217;t compete with the main design, but makes such a difference to the finished card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, we&#8217;ll be making <strong>one design, ten cards<\/strong> \u2014 so you&#8217;ll have another ten handmade Christmas cards tucked away and ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christmas is getting closer now, so all those cards we&#8217;ve been making throughout the year are really starting to add up!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18030_62a84e-f1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18030_62a84e-f1 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP-Stamp-a-Stack-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Christmas Stamp-a-Stack Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each month, we\u2019ll focus on <strong>one Christmas design<\/strong> and make <strong>10 cards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not 3.<br>Not 4.<br>A proper stack \u2014 so you actually make a dent in your Christmas card list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By spreading it out over the year, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid the December rush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the process instead of dreading it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a beautiful variety of handmade cards ready to go<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Month\u2019s Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pretty Poinsettia Christmas Stamp-a-Stack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this month&#8217;s Stamp-a-Stack, we&#8217;re using the <strong>Pretty Poinsettia<\/strong> <strong>Bundle<\/strong> to create a classic Christmas card in a timeless palette of <strong>Poppy Parade and Peaceful Pine<\/strong>. The addition of the <strong>Textured Tree Ring Embossing Folder<\/strong> adds beautiful depth and interest, giving the card an elegant finish without making it difficult to recreate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll create:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 identical Christmas cards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A traditional Christmas design in <strong>Poppy Parade, Peaceful Pine and Basic White<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A beautifully textured background using the <strong>Textured Tree Ring Embossing Folder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cards that are simple to assemble, yet elegant enough to delight your family and friends this Christmas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Receive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your kit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All <strong>pre-cut cardstock<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step-by-step instructions emailed to you<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything is cut, prepared, and ready \u2014 just open your kit and start creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Need From Your Own Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete this project, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/pretty-poinsettia-bundle-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pretty Poinsettia Bundle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/textured-tree-ring-3d-embossing-folder?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Textured Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memento Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poppy Parade Ink, Peaceful Pine Ink, any Yellow Ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poppy Parade Stampin&#8217; Blends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wink of Stella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhesive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimensionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Envelopes (including envelopes will make the postage price too high)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut &amp; Emboss Machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any basic tools you already use (blocks, trimmer, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save When You Purchase the Bundle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you <strong>purchase the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle<\/strong> from me (without using Stampin\u2019 Rewards), you\u2019ll <strong>save $5 on your Stamp a Stack kit<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s my little way of rewarding you for adding a great Christmas staple to your collection \u2014 and making your card making even easier. <strong>Please order the products before you pay for the Kit Invoice so I know to discount the kit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bundle has impressions dies in them (I haven&#8217;t used them for these cards), but you might like to add the Impressions Plate to your order if you don&#8217;t have one.  You may also choose to use any embossing folder you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration Closes:<\/strong> <em>11th August<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019ll send invoices close to this date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I will need to order card stock <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kits will be cut and posted after orders close<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please allow time for cutting and postage, expect to receive your kit late July<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Australia only<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost is $25<\/strong> for the Kit ($20 with the purchase of the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited kits available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration is required, please fill out the form below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank you, now Closed!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s Make Christmas Easier This Year ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One design.<br>Ten cards.<br>Once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time December arrives, you\u2019ll be <em>so glad<\/em> you started early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you loved these Stamp a Stacks in the past \u2014 welcome back.<br>If this is your first one \u2014 you\u2019re going to love how simple and satisfying it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy stamping,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another month means another Christmas Stamp-a-Stack, and our pile of Christmas cards is getting bigger! This month we&#8217;re going back to some beautiful traditional Christmas colours with Poppy Parade and Peaceful Pine, and I really love how they work together on this design. We&#8217;re using the Pretty Poinsettia stamp set for those gorgeous bright poinsettias,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":18032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stampin-up-card-ideas"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18030"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18053,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18030\/revisions\/18053"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}