Nativity Christmas Greeting by Kathleen Rosenfield July 2022
Nativity Christmas Greeting
Are you wondering why I am making Nativity Christmas Greeting in July? Let me explain why. I have a friend who buys my handmade greeting cards throughout the year, for many different occasions, but never at Christmas time. As a result, I recently asked her why. Her response was that she only sends religious Christmas cards.
Christmas in July
Great answer, easy fix. Therefore, my first Christmas card of 2022 is going to be a beautiful Nativity scene. I am going to make sure I have plenty of religious cards available for my customers.
I don’t know about you but as the Holidays or “Horrordays” LOL! draw closer, I seem to get extremely tired and overwhelmed. That is to say, card making becomes less fun and more of a job with a deadline! Thus, Christmas card making is starting in July this year.
The Project: Nativity Christmas Greeting
- Making the Cardbase:
Cut a piece of Thick White cardstock 8 1/2 x 11 in half horizontally using a papertrimmer.
Score at 4 1/4 horizontally. Fold and use a bone folder for a nice, flat fold.
The card will measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
- Cut a piece of Orchid Oasis cardstock 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 for a thin mat.
Cut a piece of Basic White cardstock 4 x 5 1/4 for the card front and emboss with the Time Worn Type embossing folder.
Cut 2 small pieces of Basic White cardstock for the nativity scene and for the sentiment.
Cut a piece of Orchid Oasis cardstock 1 1/2 x 4. - Stamp Nativity scene on small piece of white cardstock with Orchid Oasis ink.
Using the 3rd smallest deckled rectangle, cut out with embossing machine.
Stamp sentiment with Orchid Oasis ink - Adhere all pieces together with Multipurpose Liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal except Nativity scene and sentiment.
Use dimensionals to raise up Nativity scene and sentiment.Enjoy your beautiful creation.
The Supplies:
Product List
In Conclusion:
I hope I inspired you to start making Christmas cards in July! It’ a win-win endeavor. You’ll have fun making them and you will have a big ”to do for Christmas” all set and ready to mail!
Please click on any of the items in the product list above to add to your card making stash and to remember those folks that would really appreciate a Nativity Christmas greeting.
You will receive the gift offer above from the new catalog in a separate mailing. Enjoy and Happy Stamping!
