No.508 - So Many Stars Christmas Card - JanB UK #7 Top Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

[@annwolfgram6719]

I absolutely love watching your videos. They are so instructive and always beautiful cards!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks for your kind words, Ann. xx

[@gloriajordan3966]

Beautiful cards love them all thank you for showing xx👍💕💕

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Gloria. xx

[@lindasiclari6215]

Hi Jan, I use a makeup sponge, scrap piece of paper and squirt a little glue on scalp and tap sponge flat side in glue then dab glue on the piece. It keeps from getting lots of mess and glue all over. Just a thought for you. Lin. Love your cards and videos. Great work..

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Linda. Yes, I've seen other crafters using that method, but I've tried but didn't get on with it very well. xx

[@skunnavatana9407]

First time I have seen the blotting off the glue. Such a fantastic idea !

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, SK. It really works well! xx

[@nhcharmedone]

Absolutely stunning!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, David. xx

[@lkjones5006]

Suggestion:Jan fixing the cut edge of your foil paper once you cut it with a trimmer. Just run it through a die cutting machine(manual or electronic) That will flatten your edge, without possibly scratching your foil front with your bone folder. Works everytime for me. I run my cardstock through my die cutting machine for any cardstock that I cut from the back>not just the foils. Try it. I think you will like it. The edge won't be beveled, but the edge of the paper will be much flatter. The pressure from the rollers really helps do the flattening.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks for the suggestion, LK. I'll give it a try. xx

[@shirleyroach2474]

Beautiful Cards Jan. You are a very creative person and I love watching and listening to your lovely voice when doing these videos.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Shirley. I appreciate your support. xx

[@lynnettehallbick1683]

These are gorgeous!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Lynnette. xx

[@robynharwood943]

just beautiful fantastic work jan , ps your lovely rings , gorgeous under lights

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Robyn. With my rings, the shiny bits on top are staying shiny because they can't turn round, and get dulled by wearing like the underneath is. With hindsight, I should have known that would happen, but I never thought about it! xx

[@joankamp4513]

Beautiful, elegant card.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Joan. xx

[@lonnismith3901]

Beautiful! I love how you layered the star to make it stand out!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Lonni. xx

[@susanbyers7523]

Beautiful card

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Susan. xx

[@janicehilton8884]

What a wonderful tip about the foil. This card is gorgeous; thank you so much for doing this video. I'm sold on that Most Wonderful Time Medley, too. Love your channel; it's my "go to" place.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks for your support, Janice. I really appreciate it. xx

[@joycespicher3178]

Beautiful card --- always learn so much watching you -- you are so precise --- love it!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Joyce. I'm so pleased you enjoy my style of tutorials. xx

[@brittengdahl4896]

Very pretty Christmas card, Jan. Hugs from Sweden.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Britt. And for the hugs, too! xx

[@tammyaswell4562]

What a gorgeous card, Jan.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Tammy. xx

[@ruthprowse772]

Beautiful cards as usual Jan! love them...:)

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Ruth. xx

[@bastelblume8872]

Beautiful and very elegant Card. Greetings from Germany from Conny❤👋

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Conny. Greetings to you also. xxx

[@lisakelly5210]

As always you make the most amazing cards.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Lisa. xx

[@dorotheachase1667]

As always just beautiful!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Dorothea. xx

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing 🤗😊

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Cynthia. xx

[@carolekinsey7835]

🌟 very festive. 😊

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Carole. xx

[@marilynpearen5295]

Beautiful cards. My favorite is the last card you made with the stars on the card stock.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Marilyn. xx

[@patriciadinardo4074]

Such a beautiful card.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Patricia. xx

[@roxannetucker5813]

What a stunning card Jan! I a!ways get some amazing tips from you!

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Roxanne. xx

[@kiavonne]

Simple and elegant cards. Thank you, Jan, they are beautiful.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Kiavonne. xx

[@MsBev63]

Beautiful cards.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, MsBev63. xx

[@latirhernandez5874]

Thank you. Even I get so many great simple tips from you. You make my card making so much more fun because it is easier with your tips. Love these star cards. Sorry I am unable to purchase from your store. : (

[@janbcards]

Hi, Latir. I'm so pleased you get so much pleasure from watching my videos. Please don't worry about not being able to buy via my shop - I'm happy you watch my videos! Enjoy! xx

[@jodieb4970]

Beautiful cards, Jan. You can avoid that lip from the trimmer, if you don't push down on the blade. At least that's been my experience.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Jodie. But does it still cut nicely if you don't press down on the blade? TFS xx

[@jodieb4970]

@@janbcards Yes, it cuts very well. There's no need to add pressure.

[@janbcards]

@@jodieb4970 Many thanks, Jodie. I'll give it a go. xx

[@patriciascoble9680]

Love this card.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Patricia. xx

[@vayes7958]

Wow... Gorgeous

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Vaye. xx

[@pamelafarrow2904]

You mention the line that you get from the trimmer on glimmer paper, I find it quite nice, not at all unattractive - love the gold and white Jan.x

[@janbcards]

I agree, Pam! I'm happy to leave mine if I have them all four sides! xx

[@judyestrada1446]

Jan - These Cards are very lovely. I really like the one you done on air. That card was very elegant . They are all just simply amazingly beautiful! When you told about the card toppers, it made me think of all the silver D S P on the It feel like frost paper pack. ! It would probably work for silver stars & Cards! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. You certainly put lots of thought & effort into your projects & they show up very beautiful. I enjoy looking at your cards & videos very much! 💕❤️

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Judy. I agree with you about the silver designs in the Feels Like Frost DSP. Many thanks for your support with my videos. It's very much appreciated! xx

[@RaeleneStaceyLauren]

Stunning card Jan hunny ❤️

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Raelz. xx

[@mawmawvee]

What I often do is deliberately tip an image instead of putting it on straight. While straight is definitely more formal, tipped gives the card action, which I like. I like both, actually. Love your cards. :D

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Mawmawvee. I know what you mean. The card I shared on my blog today was one of these stars but tipped at an angle. If you'd like to see the card, this is the link: janbcards.com/2019/11/brightly-gleaming-copper-star.html xx

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

Love this! I think I have a stamp that will mimic the small star background with the gold delicate ink😊. Can you use the large rectangle die so you can use the Star dies in the middle so you save the gold cardstock?

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Donna. You can certainly cut shapes out of your Gold Foil layers if you want to. For those of us who use A4 paper, using the Stitched Rectangles isn't an option because they are an odd size for A4. We can't get the gaps on the sides the same size as the gaps on the top and bottom! xx

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

Jan Mansor Brown I haven’t tried it, so I’m curios. I expect I’ll have to adjust then, but I think my ladies will love your card as well! I wish you we’re in the US! Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing girlfriend😊

[@janbcards]

Sharing is my pleasure, Donna. xx

[@janepowell4739]

Love this card Jan. Do you think spray glue would be a good idea for the fiddly gold bits? Congratulations on your baptism. Xx

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Rosemary. Confession time! I've never used spray glue! xx

[@joanpatterson5947]

Hi Jan I just noticed you said 4 and a quarter inches width for your card base Are you using the American card stock as you used to use imperial A4 card stock as we do here in Australia I always find it difficult to convert American sizes being as I am a senior citizen., i think maybe it was a slip of the tongue.

[@janbcards]

Hi, Joan. I am using A4 cardstock. I've just double-checked and I said my card base was 8 1/4" x 5 3/4", scored and folded at 4 1/8". Am I looking in the wrong place? xx

[@deborahclark6186]

Jan this is such a gorgeous card today. Look very expensive.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Deborah. xx

[@RhondaMiller]

Beautiful card.

[@janbcards]

Many thanks, Rhonda. xx