Welcome to Crafty Collaborations Share It Sunday blog hop. This is our version of a Showcase Hop. We get to share whatever we would like with you today! We hope to inspire you to make a card or project- or two!

Have you ever wondered how to combine a photo holiday card with a handmade card? Well, I’m here to help you do that. Check out this card.

I selected a fun photo of my grandson and me to showcase this card. The striped pattern from the Take a Bow pack of papers is a perfect complement to the photo as is that sentiment from from the Sweetest Star stamp set.

Here’s the back of the photo card.

This card has a fair amount of weight to it and if it were a regular tent fold, I know it would slide open and flatten itself out rather quickly. To prevent that, there is an extra piece of card stock holding the front and back together. This little piece is critical for making this card design work.

Here’s a side view of the card so you can see that piece.

measurements for making the holiday photo cards

Card Base: 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Card stock 4 1/4″ x 3 1/2″, score at 1/2″, 1 3/4″, and 3″ with the long side at the top
Patterned Paper 5 1/4″ x 4″

Please watch the video to see exactly how to create this card and trim your photo to fit.

Here’s another example of a photo card. This one I made to keep in my craft room to remind me of how much fun we had at On Stage last March. This one uses Petunia Pop and a floral paper from the Unbounded Beauty papers.

I hope you have been inspired to try this Photo card for any occasion- baby announcement, Christmas, engagement, etc.

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Please click on the next name on the list and continue to be inspired by the amazing projects created by these demonstrators. I know you will not be disappointed.

Christmas Stamp a Stack November

Join me for my November 2024 Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. We’ll make 8 cards each month (2 each of 4 designs) so you’ll be getting ahead on your Christmas cards each month. We will be using the Artful Amaryllis bundle.

Cost is $40 (local) or $45 (by mail) each month or free with a minimum of a $45 order (before taxes and shipping). Please email me to let me know you are interested in this class.

Two options – in person or by mail.

In Person – class will be held on the last Wednesday (Oct, Nov) of each month at 6:30 pm.
By mail – Zoom will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm. The class will be recorded and available via YouTube, to watch (or rewatch) at your convenience. You will substitute your own stamp sets or add the stamp set/dies to your order.
Send me an email to sign up for the Stamp a Stack classes.

Each month there will be an option to purchase the stamp set or bundle we will be using.

Can I help you?

I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and help you on your creative journey. Shop with me here: shop ChatnCraft with Lorraine.

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Anyone who shops with me and spends $50 before tax & shipping, and after applying any Stampin’ Rewards receives a free tutorial bundle packed with project ideas and details. Here’s a sneak peek at the Tutorial Bundle that I am currently giving away.

NEW!!! You can also purchase this tutorial from my tutorial store. You will also find many other tutorials available for sale as well! Please take a look!