I made 16 Christmas cards in 1.5 hours and you can too! Here is what mine look like...
Here is the close-up. What I did was stamp the trees (SU - Lovely as a Tree) 2 or 3 times without re-inking, so that is would create depth. Then I stamped a sentiment (AmyR Christmas Verses and Sentiments - All That Scraps). I then added some Crystal Stickles to the darkest trees, tied the ribbon around it and matted it to the same color CS. The colors I chose to go with are Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Night Of Navy, and Bravo Burgundy. Here are the other colors, I made 4 of each. Here are the rest.
The colors all have different sentiments, and the bonus with Amy's set, I can put a verse on the inside too. So simple, but a classic and traditional feel. I was inspired by a card one of the ladies at the retreat, and I hope this inspires you, as well. Have fun and happy stamping!!
Great idea. Tried to do it, but it doesn't look the same! 'Course I don't have Lovely as a Tree...
Posted by: Jeanne | December 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Thanks Julie,
Your card was easy to duplicate I needed a bunch and made several in 3 colors. They are beasutiful!
Posted by: mary | December 13, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Julie, You don't know me but you saved my life! I spent 3 hours yesterday making 10 cards for christmas and just wasn't happy with my results. Today I googled stampin' up christmas cards, found you & some fresh inspiration. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 07, 2008 at 10:52 AM
These cards are truly beautiful Julie - you have done very well! I love your site - truly inspirational!
Lisa in Brisbane, Australia
Posted by: Lisa Martin | November 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Oh, I love these in all the different colors! They're just so pretty!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | November 13, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Love this card...Simply Elegant...This is one of my favorite stamp sets.....
Posted by: Pat Longar | November 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I did this card .... in choc chip last month such a nice and easy christmas card
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1107131?cat=500&ppuser=102306
Posted by: lezzels | November 11, 2008 at 07:19 PM
love 'em Julie - I am so going to CASE this!! I need to have a quick card or I tend not to make my Christmas cards. tfs!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | November 11, 2008 at 07:02 PM
I just love how different they look in each color and with the various sentiments! I am also going to make a few of these. You never let me down when I need a great idea. Thanks for taking the work out for me.
Posted by: Kheila | November 11, 2008 at 06:42 PM
I love these cards Julie I would love to make some for Christmas. Is there anyway you can give me directions on how to make the trees I know how to stamp off but how did you get it to look like the are on different rows. I would appreciate any help you could give me. I love your blog.
Julie B
Posted by: Julie | November 11, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Great cards! Love the simplicity. So doable. TFS
Posted by: Teryl | November 11, 2008 at 09:25 AM
I was just about to give up and buy (gasp) cards this year. BUT you have saved the day!!! now everyone on my list will be getting your Christmas card. (I'll save all of the more ambitious cards in my head for future years!!!LOL!!!)
I can not Thank you enough, in fact, if you are ever in Florida, I'll buy you dinner!!!
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | November 10, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Classy, beautiful, lovely...what more can I say.
Posted by: Susan from Colorado | November 10, 2008 at 04:10 PM
I just love these cards. I love the simplicity of them yet the look like it took forever. I have that stamp set (Lovely As a Tree) I may just have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cathy Y. | November 10, 2008 at 11:59 AM
So wonderful Julie!! Very simple, yet very elegant at the same time!! Great color choices too!! Kelly
Posted by: Kelly S | November 10, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I hate to mass produce but due to the quantity we send, I have to do a certain protion that way. I had an idea (as usual) but it is proving more time consuming than I had originally thought (as usual). This is beautiful, simple, elegant and can be made with supplies on hand. Thanks for saving me!
Posted by: Michelle B. aka JustPaintingAround | November 10, 2008 at 11:20 AM
It is amazing how many different ways we can use this wonderful set. This for some more inspiration Julie!
Posted by: Jody M | November 10, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Wow, Julie, those are really nice cards! So simple yet very attractive. Thank you for sharing. Question: Did you do any masking or just stamp away?
Posted by: Fran | November 10, 2008 at 09:37 AM
WOW!! these are fabulous
Posted by: Rachel | November 10, 2008 at 09:19 AM
GREAT JOB on these--I really love all the different colors you chose. :) Great stamping off too!!
xx
Posted by: Kristine | November 10, 2008 at 09:16 AM
These are so beautiful! I am SO doing this!! Thanks for the inspiration. :0)
Posted by: Tracy | November 10, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Beautiful cards. I love the simplicity. Proves that less is more. This is a stamp set that I really need to invest in.
Posted by: Pia | November 10, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Julie, those are so pretty and simple. Kudos :0)
Posted by: Carol Doyle | November 10, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Lovely cards, love the two colors you picked to do them in!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | November 10, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Julie ~
I love the simplicity of this card in the production. But,the beautiful elegance of the completed project is just outstanding! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Jean ~
Posted by: Jean ~ | November 10, 2008 at 07:22 AM
Beautifully simple. Thanks for the idea.
Posted by: Sandy K | November 10, 2008 at 07:06 AM
These are simply beautiful. Quick and easy - just the ticket when you need to make a zillion!!!!! Thanks for sharing. The Baja Breeze card is my pick. It is GORGEOUS!!!!!
Posted by: Jill Haddad | November 10, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Awesome idea, Julie. You just might get my out of a jam with this wonderful suggestion. Your cards are beautimous.
Blessings, Joyce
Posted by: Joyce B | November 10, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Julie,
How beautiful....I love that set anyway.
Blessings,
As always thanks for sharing,
Julie
Posted by: Julie Lohr | November 10, 2008 at 06:39 AM
They are so pretty...and simple, which I like very much! Julie you are the best!
Have a great day honey.
Posted by: Vivian | November 10, 2008 at 06:31 AM
So very nice and elegant. I love your ideas!
Posted by: Chris | November 10, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Oh Julie! Those are stunning! TFS!
Posted by: Diane | November 10, 2008 at 05:58 AM
Nice cards! I am a fan! Love your work
Posted by: dee koncinsky | November 10, 2008 at 05:46 AM
Wow these look great! I love that you made that many in so little time!!
Posted by: Christine | November 10, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Gosh, those are pretty. Looks like a little piece of Julie will be landing in some of my friends' mailboxes, tee hee hee!
Posted by: StampMom | November 10, 2008 at 05:32 AM
Super great cards - thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: DianeLoy | November 10, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Nice classy design.
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Posted by: LazyKay | November 10, 2008 at 02:07 AM
omg...I love what you did! I think I know what I"m going to do for my christmas cards this year!
Posted by: Tanya | November 10, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Julie your cards are very classy...a very simple elegance...I love them.
Thanks for the great inspiration..
Posted by: Cynde | November 10, 2008 at 12:43 AM
Wow, Julie - these are stunning! Very classy and elegant! As always, your work is one of my favorites - I aspire to be like you someday!!
Posted by: SharonH. | November 10, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Love these Julie! So elegant & serene, great job!
Posted by: Jo R. | November 10, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Good gravy, these are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Tina | November 09, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Whoa...that is awesome, girl! Kinda jealous and may steal your idea. hehe
The cards are just beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer Love | November 09, 2008 at 11:29 PM