Make a Country Bouquet Valentine Card

Happy New Year! I hope your holiday was relaxing and you found some time to craft. Unfortunately, I caught a nasty bug and was sick. I spent most of my holiday time off resting. It has been so much fun getting back into my craft room and working with products from the new Stampin’ Up! mini catalog.

Today’s card is my first project of the 2023 new year! I used products from the Country Floral Lane Suite that will be available on January 5th.

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Country Bouquet Valentine Card Tutorial

Framed & Festive 3-D Christmas Tree Treat Box

We’re on the countdown to Christmas this week but it’s not too late to make something special for your friends and family. Today’s project is this 3-D Christmas Tree treat box.

The tree-shaped treat box can be embellished with whatever you have in your stash. It’s also great to use up your scraps of Christmas-patterned paper. For my treat holder, I used the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper and kept the sentiment simple with a stamped Noel from the Framed & Festive stamp set on a die-cut circle. I’m usually a more-is-more kind of girl but sometimes simple is better.

To create the “frame” for the Christmas tree start with a 3″ x 10-1/4″ piece of cardstock. Score at 1″, 3-1/4″, and 6-3/4″ on the 10-1/4″ side. Score it at 3/8″ x 3/8″ on both edges of the 3″ side. Fold and burnish all score lines then trip per photo.

Watch the replay of my Make-it-Monday Live Stream for step-by-step directions to make the Framed & Festive 3-D Christmas Tree treat holder.

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12 Weeks of Christmas Framed & Festive Scrapbook Page

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #11

It’s week eleven of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library!

Today’s project is this Framed & Festive Scrapbook Page:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

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Make a Cottage Wreaths Fun-Fold Card

Today’s Make-it-Monday project is this fun-fold Christmas card. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle along with the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! to create it. The card unfolds with three panels. I added a pocket to one of the panels to tuck a gift card into.

This is such a versatile card that can be used for multiple occasions. I think a tag or small photo would be a cute idea to slip into the pocket of the card. It would also make a sweet mini scrapbook to gift to someone.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base = 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Real Red cardstock
Layer One = 4″ x 5″ piece of Garden Green cardstock
Layer Two = 3-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ piece of Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper
Triple Panel = 4″ x 10″ scored at 3-3/8″ and 6-3/4″ on the 10″ side
Panel One = 3-1/8″ x 3-3/4″ Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper
Panel Two Pocket = 3-1/8″ x 2-1/4″ Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper
Panel Three = 3-3/4″ x 3″ Basic White cardstock
Wreath = 3″ x 3″ Basic White cardstock
Holly Berries & Leaves = scrap Basic White cardstock

Product List

Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Stampin' Seal
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Take Your Pick	Bone Folder

12 Weeks of Christmas Sweet Gingerbread Treat Pocket

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #10

It’s week ten of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Sweet Gingerbread Treat Pocket:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for the Treat Pocket Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Peekaboo Treat Bags	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Wonderful Snowflakes
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots
Take Your Pick

12 Weeks of Christmas Framed & Festive Gift Card Holder

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #9

It’s week nine of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Gift Card Holder:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for the Gift Card Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English)	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stylish Shapes Dies
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins

Make a Framed & Festive Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

Gift cards are fantastic, especially for those hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list! Today’s project is an easy pop-up gift card holder made using the Framed & Festive stamp set and Double Oval Punch from Stampin’ Up!

The pop-up pocket in the card is simple to achieve but elevates the holder a bit. I used one of my favorite prints from the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper pack and created a belly band to keep the holder closed. Finally, I embellished the belly band with Gold Shimmer ribbon and an oval tag I stamped with a sentiment from the Framed & Festive stamp set.

The Shaded Spruce card base measures 4-1/4″ x 7-3/8″ and is scored at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″ on the 7-3/8″ side. The Designer Series Paper insert measures 4″ x 9-5/8″ and is scored at 1-3/4″, 4-1/2″, 5-3/4″ and 7″ on the 9-5/8″ side. The two remaining pieces of Designer Series Paper for the outside flaps of the gift card holder measure 4″ x 2-1/2″ and 4″ x 1-1/2″. For complete directions watch this video tutorial:

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Stampin’ Up! Product Gift Certificates

This time of year is a great time to mention the availability of gift certificates. Grab one for all your crafty friends and one for yourself to use later, when new Stampin’ Up! products are released.

Details:

Gift certificates will be emailed to the email address provided within 24-hours of receipt.
This gift certificate cannot be used for online orders. Orders can only be placed via email to leslie@theplaidpoodle.com
Should your order exceed the amount of the gift certificate you may pay the remaining balance using a credit/debit card. All balances must be paid in full before the order can be placed.
Gift certificates purchased through The Plaid Poodle are only redeemable through The Plaid Poodle. Funds received are being held waiting for redemption.
Gift certificates are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. Purchase dates will be verified.
Gift certificates must be used in their entirety. No partial orders can be accepted.

12 Weeks of Christmas Penguin Treat Box

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #8

It’s week eight of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Penguin Treat Box:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for the Penguin Treat Box Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Framed Florets Dies	Heart Punch Pack	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Simply Scored	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Tear & Tape Adhesive
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

12 Weeks of Christmas Snowman Magic Gift Tag

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #7

It’s week seven of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Snowman Magic Gift Tag:

Isn’t that sleepy snowman the cutest? Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for Snowman Magic Gift Tag Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Snowman Magic Bundle (English)	Painted Labels Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Versamark Pad	Sweetest Christmas 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Real Red & White 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack	Basics Embossing Powders	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Make some Sweet Candy Canes Package Toppers

The project I’m sharing with you today is these heart-shaped candy cane package toppers.

I used two bundles for the candy cane package toppers: the Sweet Candy Canes bundle and the Christmas Banners bundle.

The Sweet Candy Canes package toppers are simple to make. I used two candy cane die-cuts adhered together and then embellished with elements from the Christmas Banners bundle. However, there is a trick to it, so watch the video tutorial for complete instructions.

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Bundle (English)	Christmas Banners Bundle (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Window Sheets	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Brushed Metallic Cardstock	Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Stamparatus	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Mini Glue Dots

12 Weeks of Christmas Candy Cane Shaker Card

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #6

It’s week six of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Sweetest Christmas Candy Cane Shaker Card:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for Candy Cane Shaker Card Instructions

Video Tutorial

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Make a Give it a Whirl Spinner Candy Box

The project I’m sharing with you today is this spinner candy box. The box is made using the Give-it-a-Whirl dies from Stampin’ Up! The inspiration for this Give it a Whirl Spinner Candy Box came from Emma Fawcett. Emma is a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from the U.K. and goes by Emma’s Crafty Space on YouTube.

The Spinner Candy Box is a fun, interactive way to give some sweet treats. Two Christmas greetings peek out as you turn the spinner on the box top. The third space in the spinner top reveals the opening and all the candies inside!

Below is a cutting and scoring guide to help construct the base for the spinner box. Watch the video tutorial for specific instructions to assemble the spinner portion.

Cutting & Scoring Diagram

Score 10″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Real Red cardstock at 1″, 4-1/2″, 5-1/2″ and 9″ on the 10″ side. Score it at 1″ and 4-1/2″ on the 5-1/2″ side. Trim per red lines on the diagram using paper snips.

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)	Give It A Whirl Dies	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Sweetest Christmas 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Simply Scored	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

12 Weeks of Christmas Sweetest Christmas Triangle Box

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #5

It’s week five of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I’ll be including a video tutorial to go along with every Twelve Weeks project!

Today’s project is this Sweetest Christmas Triangle Box:

Click on the button below to view the full-color, step-by-step instructions. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Click Here for Sweetest Christmas Triangle Box Instructions

Video Tutorial

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)	Christmas Banners Bundle (English)	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Painted Christmas 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Soft Succulent 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Make a Sweet Gingerbread Christmas Card

I used one of my favorite new Christmas bundles from Stampin’ Up! to create the cards I’m sharing with you today! The Sweet Gingerbread bundle is so much fun to create with. Here are a few projects that I have made using this bundle:

Instead of Designer Series Paper, I used the Rays of Light background stamp on today’s cards. Pink Christmas cards are trending so I created this card using Flirty Flamingo and Polished Pink inks. Don’t you think the Seasonal Adhesive Backed Sequins appear as snow falling?

Here is another sample using more traditional holiday colors. I’m sorry that I could not get the lighting to work when photographing this one. The Real Red Glimmer Trees and stepping stones are not showing off their sparkling selves in this photo.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Rays Of Light Cling Stamp Set	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins
Give It A Whirl Dies	Stamparatus	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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