• Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Kim McGillis

  • Home
  • Shop My Online Store
    • Clearance Rack
    • Online Exclusives
    • Kits Collection
  • Paper Pumpkin
    • Past Kits, Refills & More!
  • Join My Team
    • Sign Up Online
  • Shop My Tutorial Store
    • My account
    • Cart
    • Checkout
  • About Me
    • Contact Me

Monochromatic Christmas Cards

in Cardmaking on 11/15/21

Happy Monday, Bon Lundi!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I sure did.  My husband and I went on a weekend getaway for our anniversary to Mont Tremblant.  It was suppose to be an October getaway but my nursing and Chris’s policing work commitments prevented us from going on our anniversary weekend.  It was so wonderful to rest and relax.  We had the most beautiful room at the Quintessence Hotel. The room was so gorgeous and spacious.  It was such a blessing as this weekend package was gifted to us.  It even snowed on Sunday!  We enjoyed the spa.  My favorite spa treatment was the wet steam bath with eucalyptus. It was so relaxing. The food, the pillow treats were delicious and we even had breakfast served to our room.

At the same time, Stampin’up! was hosting their virtual on stage event.  I was able to attend while sitting by the fireplace and sipping on a glass of wine, watching the event while the snow fell outside.  Demonstrators were spoiled with prizes, make and takes, different classes with amazing ideas and the best part, we got to see the new catalogues which included the sale a bration catalogue.  What is Sale a Bration  = it’s a special event with Free products with qualifying orders…  You will love the new catalogue as well as the sale a bration free products. Demonstrators get to preorder the products in December.  And demonstrators that attended onstage got to order some products from those catalogues this past weekend.  My order arrives Friday! wohoo!!!

I have two examples of cards that I made with the Be Dazzling 6×6 Specialty Paper that was free with qualifying orders from the previous Sale a Bration catalogue.  It is very sparkly.  Although this specialty paper is no longer available, I still have some sheets available.  If you place an order on my website in November, I will mail you some sheets with one of these cards below while supplies last.

You will love this little Give-away!!! 

This weekend at our on stage event, Shelli Gardner presented a card that had multiple layers.  Her daughter Sara counted all the layers she used for her card.  I think Shelli had 7 layers….  I guess I love layers too.  Can you guess how many layers on my card?  I even embossed my greeting in gold:) I am a big fan of monochromatic look.  The gold and white was so elegant and the two Colors blended beautifully.

I used the Christmas Trees Dies for this card.  It has a coordinating stamp set called Whimsical Trees.  If you purchase the bundle, you get an extra 10% discount.  I embossed the greeting in gold.  This greeting came from the Christmas to Remember stamp set which is also available in French, Noels Inoubliables.  These greeting are adorable in both languages. I added the White 3/8″ Glittered Organdy Ribbon and Elegant Faceted Gems to continue this bling theme.  To create more layers/dept to my card, I embossed the white cardstock with the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder.

Below is a list of products used to create the Whimsical Trees Card.  If you love these products and want to get your hands on them now, Use the November  Hostess Code 26EDVWHS to receive perks from my VIP club.   View all of the current promotions by clicking HERE.

Special Offer:  Place a 50$ or more order with me in the month of November and receive a FREE embellishment.

Tomorrow is a very exciting day! It’s the Seasonal Sale from November 16th to 18th: Check out the sale HERE.

Save 10% on Cardstock

Save 15% on ink pads

Save 20% on dies

Get extra discount if you are a demonstrator.  I would like to shout out a big WELCOME to my new team members who took advantage of the starter kit on promotion.

Welcome to the cupcake cuties team:  Ann, Nanci, Francine, Jennifer, Diane, Katherine and Daniel.

How amazing to get $165 of products for $100.  Plus you get to view the new catalogue that will be available in January.   If you missed this promotion you can read all about it HERE.

Hugs, Kim xo

156810
Whimsical Trees Bundle (English) – 156810

Price: $70.00

156811
Sapins Fantaisistes Bundle (French) – 156811

Price: $70.00

156330
Whimsical Trees Cling Stamp Set (English) – 156330

Price: $30.00

156333
Sapins Fantaisistes Cling Stamp Set (French) – 156333

Price: $30.00

156339
Christmas Trees Dies – 156339

Price: $48.00

156303
Noëls Inoubliables Cling Stamp Set (French) – 156303

Price: $30.00

156804
Noëls Inoubliables Bundle (French) – 156804

Price: $81.75

156300
Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English) – 156300

Price: $30.00

156806
Christmas To Remember Bundle (English) – 156806

Price: $81.75

156408
White 3/8” (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon – 156408

Price: $11.50

156629
Be Dazzling 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper – 156629

Price: $0.00

155433
Wintry 3D Embossing Folders – 155433

Price: $13.50

152464
Elegant Faceted Gems – 152464

Price: $10.25

155555
Metallics Embossing Powders – 155555

Price: $24.00

129053
Heat Tool – 129053

Price: $41.00

102283
Versamark Pad – 102283

Price: $13.00

159276
Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 159276

Price: $13.25

Add All to Cart

Supply List

2 Comments

About Kim McGillis

I'm the Founder and Designer of Kim McGillis Papercrafting. My crafting style is vintage chic with a dash of softness! CLICK HERE to shop my online store.

« Starter Kit is on sale NOW
The Seasonal Sale is here for a limited time »

Comments

  1. Jan Ross says

    November 16, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Kim I am also a huge fan of monochomatic. And I dare to say, but these may be the most gorgeous cards I have ever seen!

    Reply
    • Kim McGillis says

      November 30, 2021 at 10:25 am

      thank you Jan! I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one that loves Monochromatic cards:)

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Cart

Annual Catalogue

Stampin' Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue
May 6 2025 - May 4 2026
View Online | Shop Online
Kim McGillis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Kim McGillis
Papercrafting Artist

Let’s Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Browse by Category

Latest on Instagram

kim_mcgillis

Sharing My Love For All Things Creative 💌
Helping You Grow Your Paper Crafting Skills✂️
Stampin’ Up!🇨🇦Demonstrator | ADT 2018&2025
👇🏻 My Freebies 👇🏻

Papercrafting is about preserving memories. I want Papercrafting is about preserving memories. I wanted to make my own DIY frame for a memory keeping of our trip to Banff Alberta! I designed my frame using the Country Woods Designer Series Paper and used @stampinupofficial ‘s Scenic Adventure Bundle and Weekend Adventures collection to embellish. I also made coordinating Polaroid note cards. 

I’m obsessed at making these little Polaroid note cards and will add a couple more to my collection. 

#ScenicAdventure #StampinUp  #cardmaking #watercolor #PapercraftIdeas #OnlineExclusives #ArtisanDesignTeam  #stampinupofficial #stampinupcanada #tips #techniques #banff #alberta #countrywoods ##diyframe #polaroidoftheday #preservingmemories #weekendadventures #memorykeeping
Glamping with @stampinupofficial ‘s Scenic Adven Glamping with @stampinupofficial ‘s Scenic Adventure Bundle. How fun,  a S’mores Treat Holder and coordinating mini card! 

Do you love camping or glamping? Let me know in the comments. 

#ScenicAdventure #StampinUp  #cardmaking #watercolor #PapercraftIdeas #OnlineExclusives #ArtisanDesignTeam  #stampinupofficial #stampinupcanada #tips #techniques #glamping #campingtreat #smores #treatholder
A huge thank you to the Stampin’ Through the Cat A huge thank you to the Stampin’ Through the Catalog design team for inviting me to be one of this month’s guest designers! I was truly honored! 

I made a card using Stampin’ Up!’s Good Times Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and paired it with the Extraordinary Flora Bundle and its coordinating Washi Tape.

I went with a fresh, summery palette of Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Strawberry Slush, and Old Olive. 

Did you know @stampinupofficial is having a  Creative Challenge this month with fresh In Colors to mix with your go-to classics?  Well my card meets the challenge… 💛

What did I use to make this card?

Full details are provided on @stampinthroughthecatalog as well as how Melody, Cindy & Kaitlyn cased some elements and made their own card designs. I love how they explained in details what element inspired them from my card. Go check it out! 

#extraordinaryflorabundle #washitape #goodtimes #CreativeChallengeSU #stampinupofficial #stampinupcanada #cardmaking #stampinup #cardoftheday
This or That on today’s live…. Have you ever d This or That on today’s live….
Have you ever designed an Ombre Card? 
@stampinupofficial ‘s Scenic Adventure Bundle paired with the Stylist Shapes Dies or the Around It All Dies (on the last chance list of items). Which one do you prefer? 

#ScenicAdventure #StampinUp #ArtisanDesignTeam2025 #CardMaking #ombrecard  #PapercraftIdeas #OnlineExclusives #StampinUpCanada
 #ArtisanDesignTeam #StampinUpArtisan #ADT2025  #stampinupofficial #stampinupcanada #tips #techniques #stylishshapesdies #arounditalldies
Have you ever designed a Reflection Card? @stam Have you ever designed a Reflection Card? 

 @stampinupofficial ‘s Scenic Adventure is perfect to use to make one. 

#ScenicAdventure #StampinUp #ArtisanDesignTeam2025 #CardMaking #ReflectionCard #PapercraftIdeas #OnlineExclusives #StampinUpCanada
 #ArtisanDesignTeam #StampinUpArtisan #ADT2025  #stampinupofficial #stampinupcanada #tips #techniques
✨ Being part of the Artisan Design Team 2025 has ✨ Being part of the Artisan Design Team 2025 has been nothing short of incredible. From early access to new products, to the behind-the-scenes peeks, and most of all—connecting with some of the most talented, kind-hearted creators around the globe—this experience is one we’ll cherish forever. 

We’ve grown, been challenged creatively, and formed friendships that stretch far beyond borders. It’s truly an honor to help inspire others through the art of stamping and share in this journey with the amazing @stampinupofficial community. 

Now it’s YOUR turn!
Applications are open until June 30th to be part of the Artisan Design Team 2026. If you love to create, share, and inspire—don’t wait. You just might be the next Artisan. 

Head to the Demonstrator Website for all the details on how to apply.

#ArtisanDesignTeam2025 #StampinUp #ADT2026 #StampinUpCanada #PapercraftingCommunity #CallForArtisans #CreativityUnitesUs
Follow on Instagram

Archives

Subscribe to this Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Copyright © 2025 Kim McGillis · Design by Katherine for WebsByAmy.com | 2017