LET’S CELEBRATE WINTER SOLSTICE - 12.21.21 and the LIGHT OF THE WORLD December 25! These projects are designed to assemble the day before the Winter solstice, and use on the Winter Solstice and Christmas, any date, any year.
(©Designed, created and written by Susan Boback, unless otherwise noted. ©2021 Stampin’ Up! products.)
THIS PROJECT INCLUDES:
VELLUM LANTERN with four white cardstock images, depicting Solstice
LED CANDLE - I chose the candle on the left from Hobby Lobby - you can easily twist them on or off.
VELLUM LANTERN
The Vellum lantern piece, 8 1/2" x 4", is scored every two inches, leaving a 1/2" flap. Fold each score line, inward, so that you end with a
cube, and the 1/2" flap. MAKE SURE TO CAREFULLY FOLD ON THE SCORE LINES. A Bone folder will help to crease the line.
Next, die cut or punch out four white images, one for each 2-inch panel. I chose a tree, star, world and snowflake. Once you cut them, attach with 1 or 2 glue dots, depending on the size of the image. Do this while the piece is flat – not after you’ve assembled it into a cube.
To use the
glue dots, peel back the paper to reveal the clear glue dot. Place your white image on top of the dot to stick it to the paper first,
or use the tip of the Take Your Pick tool or a small scissors blade to transfer the glue dot to the back
of each white image. PLEASE NOTE: if you have not worked with glue dots
before, they are very sticky and will be hard to remove from any place you put
it (try not to make a mistake with placement). Use 1 to 3 on the backs of
each image depending on its size.
When each of the white paper images are attached, fasten the 1/2" flap to the inside of the adjoining panel, and press lightly. Yours should look similar to this. The first design I made included die cut images in the vellum. However, I didn't like the amount of space the tree left, and wanted to include the world shapes so I decided not to cut out the shapes on the vellum.
Now your Vellum Lantern is assembled. Set it on a shelf, window sill or even your bedside table. Set the candle in the
middle but don’t turn it on till December 21.
On the evening of DECEMBER 21,
2021, turn your candle on, and “burn the flame” in your lantern that
evening. Read this blessing on the night of the winter solstice, Dec. 21st
and each time you light your lantern:
WINTER SOLSTICE BLESSING:
May you find peace on the
Solstice Night (substitute Christmas for December 25)
That each day forward is
blessed with more light
Rejoice in the darkness, in
the silence find rest
And may the days that follow
be abundantly blessed!
(Blessing is adapted from an unknown
author)
While your candle light is glowing, open your Starlight Treat Cone and celebrate with the contents and the coordinating cookies found in your kit (2021 class) Enjoy your treats and think of everyone that is being blessed by our crafting friendship!
Here's how I made the cone: Take a 6x6 piece of Designer Series Paper, and cut one inch off of one end and set that piece aside. If you don't have Stampin' Up! papers, choose a lightweight cardstock and plan to coordinate the print and colors as I have done - blues, whites, silver or gold.
Keep your vellum lantern
light shining all night – December 21st is the longest night!
DECEMBER 25, 2021, burn your lantern in the dark morning
or evening to celebrate the arrival of the Light of the World – JESUS – born to
bring us light and life.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 – January 2022 or later. Burn your lantern in the dark to remember
that the days are getting longer, and with Jesus in our hearts, we are the
shining lights to the world.
CELEBRATE LIGHT WITH A VELLUM LANTERN AND THE LOVE OF
JESUS!
SOLSTICE QUILT CARD
Make a Solstice Quilt card, inspired by a Norwegian quilt square of Figtreeandcompany.com. This is where I got the colors of blue and white. I've chosen a Slimline style card to assemble my version of this square. I was first inspired to quilt with paper, by fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Julie Heitz, who is known as "Chirpy - the cardmaker of quilts." I've never been an accurate quilter, but quilting with paper has enabled me to put together beautiful designs!
Use any 4 squares of coordinating paper, one coordinating print background and assemble it on a white base card. Here's how I made it:
The size of a SlimLine card fits in a Business #10 Envelope (USA and Canada size). Base Card: Cut a piece of Basic White cardstock - 8" x 7", and score in half on the 7" side at 3 1/2". The print blue layer is 7 3/4" x 3 1/4" - note that layers are 1/4" smaller on all sides. Learn this concept to layer any size. The white layer is 1/4" smaller again, 7 1/2" x 3". Cut four 2" squares of coordinating blue papers.
To assemble the quilt pattern, cut each square in half diagonally. Before gluing your pieces to the white layer, move the pieces around to create the quilt pattern. It may help if you go to This quilt block site to see what has inspired me to create this pattern.
While my papers may look different than yours, choose coordinating papers in blues to mimic the Norwegian design. Once you're satisfied with your design, and while looking at the finished card, glue your finished "quilt" squares to the white base.
To make your pattern look quilted, use a small print embossing folder to "quilt" the whole design. Run it through a Cut & Emboss machine. I was amazed at how the edges of the paper disappeared and how "quilted" it really looks. If you do not have an embossing folder or a machine, your card will still be stunning by the coordinating colors and pattern you have assembled.
Lastly attach this white quilt layer to the blue layer. Tie and attach the ribbons and thread to the card with a glue dot. Loop the twine and attach it under a sentiment strip.
(©Designed, created
and written by Susan Boback, unless otherwise noted. ©2021 Stampin’ Up! products.)
Stampin' Up! Products used are listed below. Click on each to shop at my online store:
Basic White Cardstock - die cut images for lantern; card
Vellum Cardstock - vellum lantern
Glue dots - adhesive to attach die cut images for lantern and lantern flap
Adhesive - use glue or tape runner on card and to attach the "quilt" pieces to the layer; starlight treat cone.
Any Designer Series Paper in blue. This is one sample - blue background of card, blue "quilt" squares; starlight treat cone
Baker's Twine - embellishment under card sentiment
Ink - use by pad or Stampin' Write Marker - for sentiment on card, and sentiment on candy treat
Snowflakes by Stampin' Up! or any die cut snowflake - if these aren't available, use any die cut or cut your own design, but keep it a snowflake. Solstice is the beginning of winter.
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine - use for cutting the images for the lantern and for embossing the quilt layer.
Embossing Folders - a variety of folders will make a quilted look
Tea, flat chocolate treats, gold coin chocolate - choose tea and chocolate that coordinates with project colors - blue, silver or gold.
Assorted Ribbon. I used the denim ribbon (149950) and frayed white ribbon (158138) - available with these product codes, Jan. 4 - June 30, 2022 from the new Mini Catalog; or use ribbon that coordinates with the blue shades in your papers.
No. 10 (U.S. and Canada) Business Envelope - card is a Slim Line and will fit best in this envelope.
Thanks for stopping by. Leave a comment or contact me with your quilt card design.
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