The holiday season will be here before you know it & for those of us who are card makers... it's time to start thinking about all of the cards that we'll be sending to family and friends. I have some tips and tricks for mass producing cards on the Paper Crafts Connection blog today if you'd like to check it out!
Once a month, all of the Go-to Gals like to get together and feature a product or collection that we all really love... and today, we're featuring stamp sets from Basic Grey's Nordic collection by Hero Arts.
Each Go-to Gal will be giving away one of the stamp sets from this collection, so make sure to visit everyone's blog for your chance to win!
As soon as I saw the Happy Holiday set, I knew it was the set for me! I love anything with a Scandinavian flair & this set makes my heart go all pitter patter! The cross-stitched heart & sentiments are so cute & I love the homespun feel to it all!
To give my card a little subtle texture, I crumpled up some tissue paper from a sewing pattern and glued it to a piece of cardstock.
This die-cut paper from Studio Calico reminds me of one of my grandmother's quilting patterns. I stamped the circular image from the set above into the centers of the die cut paper & then added machine stitching to really enhance the quilted appearance.
I inked a couple of veneer houses & embossed my sentiment. To add a cozy snowy feel, I die cut a piece of white felt using a square scalloped die & then trimmed it to size.
So... are you ready to start thinking about your holiday crafting projects? World Card Making Day is this Saturday (October 1st) & it's a great way to get a jump start on your holiday card making! (You can find out more about WCMD here.) Enter your cards in the WCMD contest for your chance to win a HUGE prize pack!
Speaking of prizes, I am giving away a new Happy Holiday stamp set along with a copy of the brand new Holiday Cards & More publication by Paper Crafts Magazine! This issue is packed full of inspiration & I know you're going to love it!
Leave a comment telling me which of the Nordic Holiday stamp sets is your favorite. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. (MDT) on Thursday, September 29th.
Card Supplies: (click on pictures for links)
gorgeous card! I'm loving the Happy Holidays sentiment in this set!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving ALL the sets, but so far, this Happy Holidays set is my favorite. THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKaren
I love the two story nordic house!
ReplyDeletei love the quilt pattern on your card
ReplyDeletethe snowman is my favorite set
Wow! What a great card. The quilted look is amazing and a perfect pairing with this set.
ReplyDeleteI honestly have to say that of the 3, this is my fave Nordic set. I was a cross-stitcher before I was a stamper, so this is just the perfect set in my book!
Thanks for your inspiring exampe and the chance to win this awesome set.
Blessings,
Catherine
This is so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a quilter, and I totally love this card. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card - love your choice of colors...great!
ReplyDeleteMy fav of the Nordic Holiday Clear Stamp is the "Smiling Snowman" - very cute for making cards!
Gorgeous card. Love that teal die cut paper and stitches. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this cross-stitched motif christmas stamp...it is something difference from the usual festive themed stamp.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your stitching is amazing! I love the card, it's a real work of art. My fave set from the whole collection is the one you used :)
ReplyDeleteNumber 1! Whoo Hoo! I like the Smiling Snowman stamp set because I love snowmen and he is so cute! Great for those snowstorm pictures in the Winter months!
ReplyDeleteThose letters look like you actually cross stitched them on! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love all of the layers and the stitching! I think this is my favorite set from the series! Thanks for sharing your great creation!
ReplyDeleteI love the happy holidays set. It reminds me of my childhood. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite stamp set would have to be Smiling Snowman, but I love them all! :) Thanks for sharing such a great card! :D Love the white sentiment.
ReplyDeleteFab card, I think Happy Holidays wins my vote, great stamps, must start mine!
ReplyDeleteI really love your card and the stitching is amazing looking! I love the stitched sayings stamps and also the Happy Holiday ones you used since they go so nicely together.
ReplyDeletePretty card!i like the cross stitched stamp.
ReplyDeletehugs
juli
I totally thud'ed when I opened up your card. Seriously, Julie. It's amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteTeri
I love the ones you used the most. The Holiday Clear stamp set. I absolutely love your card!
ReplyDeleteJess Jenkins
blakejenkins@yahoo.com
I like the Happy Holidays stamp set, just wish it had Merry Christmas stamp =) Really like the dimension of your card. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set and what you created with it! I really like that it has such a family quilt type feel to it! The letters in stitches is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI like them all but if I had to pick just one I would have to go with the Happy Holidays. Love the card and the felt scallops.
ReplyDeleteso fantastic!!! love the great layers and overall LO and those adorable houses :D
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful. I may just have to purchase some of the die cut paper myself to use for cards for my quilting friends! The stitching enhances the quilted look.
ReplyDeleteI like the smiling snowmen
ReplyDeleteI love all the texture and colors in this card. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI am liking what you did here with this "Nordic" style card. I had lost track of you. So glad to see you on this hop. The stitched greetings are my favorite, I think. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card, Julie! It sure is Nordic and quilt inspired card!! The intricate stitching really adds that home spun, warm and fuzzy feel!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE THE CARD. love how it looks like it was hand stiched. thanks for the chance to win and for sharing your awesome card
ReplyDeletethis is stunning! It really does look like a quilt my gram would make! I love the vintage feel of this stamp set! Gorgeous
ReplyDelete-Tammy L
Love the quilt look of the card! It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThis card is amazingly beautiful. If I received your card, it would be framed and displayed every Christmas. I like the heart and joy in this set. All of the stamps are very cozy looking. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and I like the Happy Holidays set the best!
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteLove this card and how you used that die cut paper! My favorite set is the pointsettias and berries.
ReplyDeleteYour card is really sweet. Definitely gives you that feeling of winter and being warmed by the fire. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. How can I pick a favorite?
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try machine stitching. This project has inspired me to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteDon't know how I can possibly pick just one favorite - they are all gorgeous! But if I had to pick JUST one, I would probably go with the smiling snowman! SOOO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I think I like this set - cute little houses.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Dorothy C.
Beautiful card. I LOVE this set.
ReplyDeleteLove the card, so warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteLove the warm snuggly feel of your quilt card Julie! I think my favorite stamp set out of this collection is the Clear Stamps with all the tags and frames.
ReplyDeleteI’m a Norwegian girl living in Holland, so I love the whole Nordic Holiday line! It's so hard to choose a favorite, but I think it has to be the Happy Holidays set. It reminds me the most of home. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the homespun feel of this card. Very adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese stitched words look so real that I had to strain my eyes to see if that was real or faux. Thats cos your stamping is lovely. I love this set too and the holiday feel around it. Thanks for sharing the lovely card.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, it has such a homey touch. Thank you for posting, and for the chance to win. I would love all of the nordic stamps (and the 6x6 pads), but so far I think the one you used with the adorable cross stitch is my favorite. Thanks again. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to take your amazing quilted card and pop it on my bed (giggle)! Beautifully done and the little pearls and houses are a great touch!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love all the texture & details. And love this stamp set too, all the look of a stitched greeting with a fraction of the work! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the card! It looks like a quilt and so beautiful! thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea and you executed it perfectly. It has a very quilted look. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAll the stamps are super-cute but my favorite one is the tags. I couldn't figure out the name so here's the link:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/basicgrey/120805-nordic-holiday-hero-arts-holiday-clear-stamp/
Beautiful card! Love the homespun feel to it!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute, cozy card! I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just stunning. Love everything about it. I like Poinsettia & Berries and Happy holidays set...sorry difficult to choose one.
ReplyDeleteLot of work on your card! Great! There are many suggestions and I'm going to try something similar....
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm not much of a fan of the look of "country home", I've gotta admit that this set is adorable. Those cross-stitch phrases are too fun. I really like the set with the tags in it. Your card is so stunning - I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! This stamp set is really cute!
ReplyDeleteWOW - love this! So many features to love.
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative example. It would be perfect to go with the actually cross stitched ornaments I make each year for family.
ReplyDeleteI like the quilted look to this card. My favorite Nordic Holiday stamp sets is the one you used--Happy Holiday--I like the homespun look.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
I love, love, love the quilted look of your card. So very cozy looking!!
ReplyDeleteMy fave in the Nordic Holiday stamps line? I'd have to say yours--the Happy Holiday set!!! Very cool. :)
Beautiful card!..loved the die-cut paper and the stitched effect is awesome:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with all that stitching, well done. :) I like the Happy Holidays set the most, but it's really hard to pick just one.
ReplyDeleteWow--that looks like a real quilt! Nice job! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card! I love all the sets, but leaning towards Smiling Snowmen if I had to pick one =)
ReplyDeleteHow perfect! Love the wintery feeling about this card!
ReplyDeleteSo warm and homey and comforting-the added stitching finished it so nicely!
ReplyDeleteI like the quilted look on your card :)
ReplyDeleteIts hard to choose which is my favourite, but I'll go with the Stitched Sayings stamp set.
I am really liking this Happy Holidays set now that I see what you've done with it! Very creative, I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. My favorite set is the smiling snowman. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing card! The stitching is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHow creative! I would have never thought to use the paper as a quilt...lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! It reminds me of warm sweaters! I like this set the best!!
ReplyDeleteI like the polka dot tree - ready to decorate with pearls, jewels, etc.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilted card! I like all the tags in the Holiday set.
ReplyDeleteIt's a draw between the stitched sentiments and the penguin, I think.
ReplyDeleteI like the little houses tucked in behind the white edging, which looks like snow!
ReplyDeleteLove this set--reminds me of cross stitch. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI like them all, but especially like the Smiling Snowman set. That snowman and little bird are adorable and I love that it has a journaling block image too!
ReplyDeleteoh I must say this stamp set is the best.. I love that cross stitch.. it is amazing!! gorgeous Julie. hugs,
ReplyDeleteThis card looks like a warm cozy quilt. I really love the look of the stained wood veneer house. The sentiment is perfect.
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! love the embossed sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove the cozy feel of this card! Those felt scalloped edges really make it!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to choose a favorite but I would say that Smiling Snowman is my fave. I love the sweet look of that little guy!
ReplyDeleteThis Happy Holiday stamp set is my favorite so far - and I really like what you did with it! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLOOOOVE your card to pieces! Being an old quilter, this speaks to me in so many ways! MUST HAVE this set and those papers - thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the same as yours... love your card!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilted background on your card combined with the cross stitch sentiment! I would say that my favorite set is either this one or the Smiling Snowman set.
ReplyDeleteAck! Julie! This is amazing! Embossing the sentiment in white was a stroke of genius. Lovelovelove.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Beautiful! I have this thing about the word JOY, so I like it the best!
ReplyDeleteI like ALL THREE sets, but my FAV is the "Smiling Snowman" set.
ReplyDeleteYou've made a VERY special card! Receiving it will make someone feel LOVED!!
I think my fav is the Happy Holidays set!
ReplyDeleteCute card! I like Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletethis totally looks like a homemade quilt with embroidery. fun!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt motif with the nordic cross stitch...absolutely fantastic!!! thanks for a chance to win...
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and The Happy Holidaysis definitely my fav! TFS CallyAnn
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome! My favorite set is the Smiling Snowman rubber cling set.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! This stamp set is my favorite. I love the sweet houses and the cross-stitch sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYour card is soooo cute. TFS.
ReplyDeleteI love your card with the stitching and the cross stitched greeting... it's so lovely! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI adore your card! so elegant!
ReplyDeletei like the stamp set you have used here because of the look of cross-stitch. it gives cards a homey feel (along with the quilt motif).
ReplyDeleteCute card! My favorite of the series is Poinsettia & Berries.
ReplyDeleteI also love Scandinavian art and I love how you put this card together - thanks for sharing your techniques.
ReplyDeletedj_enns@yahoo.com
Fantastic card!
ReplyDeleteI just love your card. My favorite stamp set is the Smiling Snowmen. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletelove the poinsettias and berries set. thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteYou have just made THIS Happy Holiday set my favorite. ;) I love how you featured it.
ReplyDeleteI gasped when I saw your card - absolutely stunning!! Love that set too!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this stamp set & love what you did with it! Such a cute background!
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of stitching, quilting and cross stitch! Love it! I really like the set that you used! Cute...
ReplyDeleteLove this card! The colors and design are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the set you used!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Gorgeous!! I love that cross stitched sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThey are all gorgeous, but my favourite is the Happy Holidays set, with Stitched Greetings coming a close second.
ReplyDeleteGreat papers! Nice stamps too...
ReplyDeleteI really like the houses in the Happy Holidays set. So that's my choice.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your card!! Love that patterned paper and all the bling you added! Its perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow, Julie! This card is so awesome! Love your perfect stitching on this card. It has such a cozy feeling to it.
ReplyDeleteJulie, your card is beautiful! Love the quilted look! Makes me think of Christmas' past.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love this set with all the cross stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love your technique. The card does look like a quilt. I really love both the Smiling Snowmen and Nordic Holiday and can't decide which I like better. Thanks for th chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI make cards several days a week so very likely I'll be making more cards Saturday.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very nice and thanks for the chance to win that set of stamps.
Would be thrilled to win Happy Holiday! Welcome in cold thoughts here is hot Florida. Good for the soul.
ReplyDeleteJust a "warm" looking card. Reminds me of home. Thanks for the opportunity
ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty! Love the country feel to it. The stitching is fabulous. :o)
ReplyDeleteLove Scandinavian things and love your card! My favorite set is the one you are using...so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, especially like the quilt looking background. I love the Happy Holidays stamp set the best because I like the crossed stitched looking sentiments.
ReplyDeleteWhoa!! I love your card!! Great details!!
ReplyDeleteLove the "warm and inviting" quilt look of your card
ReplyDeleteLove the Happy Holidays stamp set, you could make a little village on a card, a happpy place where Christmas elves live!
ReplyDeleteThis card is OUTSTANDING!!! I LOVE the pattern paper!!! WELL DONE!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love that die-cut paper too. The colors are so pretty! This stamp set is my favorite, I think!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love the poinsettia and berries set the best, but they are all terrific!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Beautiful card...great design.. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute card ! I love the cross stich style christmas words !
ReplyDeleteI love the houses in this set.
ReplyDeleteMy fave set is the Nordic Holiday set. I think it's super versatile. :) I love your card too! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so amazing and cozy! I think this stamp set is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteYour card is GORGEOUS!!! Love all the elements on the card.
ReplyDeleteI love this Happy Holiday set. I think the sentiment is special as it looks like it's cross-stitched.
This card is stunning with all its texture and the warm felt! So creative. I like all these sets but my favorite is the Poinsettia and Berries set.
ReplyDeleteI loved anything that looks like a quilt. And your card surely does!
ReplyDeletesuch a fun card -- and i love the christmas tree in that stamp set! :) thanks for sharing your creativity! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Nordic Houses!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea for the quilt. Your card is great!
ReplyDeleteoooh, Julie! you've really captured the warm winter sweater feel in this card! the stitching is fabulous, and i LOVE the look of the white stamping on the burgundy paper! and those little houses? need those! love your card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - so homey and comforting!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and cozy!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Julie! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love both the Smiling Snowman and Holiday sets. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt background with the
ReplyDeletecross stitched sentiment-- lovely
card!
Wow. Just, wow. Love what you did with the felt. Anything with snowmen gets my crafty fingers itching!
ReplyDeleteWOWZA!!! this is just GORGEOUS!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like your card...it definitely reminds me of a quilt. I really like the Happy Holiday set you used because I cross-stitch and the sentiments are very realistic. But I LOVE poinsettias so my favorite set is the Poinsettia and Berry stamp set. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletei could really use this set both for personal use and for my classroom. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the Happy Holidays set. Great card you made!
ReplyDeleteWow, love this card with the quilted look to it, awesome job!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! you really did a great job with making this look like a real Quilt:) Love the end result :)
ReplyDeleteThe Nordic houses make me want to be at home for Christmas. Love making Christmas Cards. What a great collection to have!!! Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteOooh don't make me choose! I love all of them, but I think the smiling snowman has my vote so far. I do love your project, and this set has to be my close second favorite.
ReplyDelete♥ ~ky
scrapacat at yahoo dot com
Love the quilted look of your card! I am really looking forward to seeing the Holiday Card magazine for more fun ideas. Thanks so much for a chance to win. :)
ReplyDeleteOH, Julie! You have blown me away! I LOOOOOOOVE your stitching and I LOVE your stamping--I just love the entire card! YOU AMAZE ME! LOVE:)
ReplyDeleteAn old fashioned Christmas. I love an old fashioned idea. this is so great. Want to get this one too. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI am really loving the Nordic stamp set. Feels real homemade and that quilt pattern is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the cross stitch sentiments! Great card.
ReplyDeleteDeb
Well, I'm a sucker for any cute snowman, so the Smiling Snowman set is my fav...but really, who could go wrong with any of these sets?? :) Great card, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, the details are amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that card is a work of art- so lovely! Really love that stamp set, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI was drawn to poinsettia & berries until I saw your heart-warming card. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't think my first comment took - I apologise if it did. Anyway, as I was saying, Happy Holidays has my name written all over it. I am a needleworker and so all the cross stitching is just "sew" me! Sorry, couldn't help myself. I love your quilt card - so realistic! Five wonderful sets - just way too hard on the budget, so thanks for a chance to win a great set.
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
A very warm and welcoming Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteL-O-V-E love it! The stitched looking sentiments are ADORABLE and I love the die cut paper and stitching - it corrdinates so well! :) Thanks for sharing and a chance to win such a fun prize!
ReplyDeleteThe Holiday Clear Stamp set with the tags and sentiments is a must have in my book!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the holiday set. Love the details in your card.
ReplyDeleteLove the pearls and quilted feel.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite set is the Poisetta and Berries set.
So pretty, love the sewing pattern paper. thanks
ReplyDeleteHow cool!!! Love anything Christmas!!! :D Your work is gorgeous!! Thanks for the Christmas card inspirations! (:
ReplyDeleteI'd have to pick the holidays clear stamp set, because I'm a sucker for label stamps!
ReplyDeletethis is such a fabulous card! love the little scene you created and that awesome background! wow!!!! I'm loving the set you used, with it's folk art feel! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cute snowman and tag stamp set. I also love your card. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilted effect, really makes the background "pop"!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for anything quilted-so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love this...it is the perfect card for my mother-in-law who loves to quilt. This is a great stamp set and I really like the Nordic pointsettia and berry stamps.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card...perfect for my MIL who is a terrific quilter.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great stamp set and I like the poinsetta and berry stamps set.
Your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think the Happy Holiday set is adorable and your card is beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card from the use of tissue paper for the background to the stitching on the die-cut paper to the cross-stitch sentiment -- love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitched sentiment image. Sweet, sweet card with those wood house pieces.
ReplyDeletefavorite? the Happy Holiday Clear Set.
ReplyDeletethanks!
Sandra ltb
I think I like the Nordic Holiday clear stamp set the best.
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! Love that die cut paper- such a great choice with this stamp set...and those houses- so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo hard to decide which stamp set is my favorite, but I think I'd have to go with the smiling snowman!
ReplyDeleteThe crosstitch design is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree. It's not like a traditional one and that appeals to me. I love your card,
ReplyDeleteWow, that card is amazing! The pattern you created is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is fantastic-it does look like a quilt.I really like the little snow covered houses-I live in so Ga and they scream winter to me.
ReplyDeleteI like the Holiday clear set a little more than the others.
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