{"id":18128,"date":"2026-09-04T18:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=18128"},"modified":"2026-09-04T18:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:04:45","slug":"christmas-stamp-a-stack-joyful-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/christmas-stamp-a-stack-joyful-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Stamp-a-Stack | Joyful Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s Stamp-a-Stack time again, and our Christmas card stash must be looking pretty healthy by now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month we\u2019re using the <strong>Joyful Friends Stamp Set<\/strong>, and I couldn\u2019t resist going bright and cheerful with this one. These sweet kangaroos are just made for an Australian Christmas, and I love how they look teamed with those fun pops of colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a little bit of <strong>Stampin\u2019 Blends colouring<\/strong> to bring our kangaroo friends to life, then we\u2019ve kept the rest of the design fairly simple with bold blocks of colour and plenty of white space. The textured white background adds just enough extra detail without taking anything away from those adorable images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, we\u2019ll be making <strong>one design, ten cards<\/strong> \u2014 another ten handmade Christmas cards finished and ready for December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now that Christmas is actually starting to creep closer, aren\u2019t you glad we\u2019ve been making them along the way?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18128_e487c2-7e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18128_e487c2-7e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-Stamp-a-Stack-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JF-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\">Joyful Friends Christmas Stamp-a-Stack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this month\u2019s Stamp-a-Stack, we\u2019re using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/joyful-friends-photopolymer-stamp-set-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joyful Friends Stamp Set<\/a><\/strong> to create a bright &amp; fun card in Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo &amp; Granny Apple Green.  The addition of the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder helps add texture to the white space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll 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 fun Christmas design in <strong>Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo &amp; Granny Apple Green<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A beautifully textured background using the <strong>Softly Woven Embossing Folder<\/strong> (or your choice of folder)<\/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>Rhinestones<\/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\/joyful-friends-photopolymer-stamp-set-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joyful Friends Stamp Set<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/softly-woven-3d-embossing-folder?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memento Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecan Pie Blends, Cajun Craze Blends, Flirty Flamingo Blends, Daffodil Delight Blends, Granny Apple Green Blends, Crumb Cake Blends &amp; Dark Brown Blends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wink of Stella (Optional)<\/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 Stamp Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you <strong>purchase the Joyful Friends Stamp Set<\/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 yourself before you pay for the Kit Invoice so I know to discount the kit.<\/strong><\/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>12th September<\/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 September<\/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 Joyful Friends)<\/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<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"6e0d817987\" src=\"https:\/\/alisa-tilsner-independent-stampin-up-demonstrator.kit.com\/6e0d817987\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" data-no-optimize=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Stamp-a-Stack time again, and our Christmas card stash must be looking pretty healthy by now! This month we\u2019re using the Joyful Friends Stamp Set, and I couldn\u2019t resist going bright and cheerful with this one. These sweet kangaroos are just made for an Australian Christmas, and I love how they look teamed with those&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":18129,"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-18128","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\/18128","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=18128"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18131,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18128\/revisions\/18131"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}