Advent Calendar Day 2 & 3 – Pretty Paper Meets a Touch of Sparkle

Handmade thinking of you card featuring stamped flowers, die-cuts, and floral Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up!® 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar.

Days 2 and 3 of the Stampin’ Up!® 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar were made to go together! Day 2 revealed the coordinating Designer Series Paper—soft florals with timeless appeal—and Day 3 brought a little shimmer with Rhinestone Basic Jewels and gold glimmer nuggets. Together with the stamp set and dies from Day 1, these gifts made it easy to design a card that’s both delicate and dazzling. The subtle pattern of the DSP layered beautifully beneath the bright flowers, while the mixed sparkle of rhinestones and gold accents adds that perfect finishing touch.

💡 Project Details

Base: Basic White Cardstock
Embossing: cross-hatch background adds soft depth without overpowering the patterned paper.
Layers: Coordinating floral Designer Series Paper (Day 2) paired with Day 1’s stamped and die-cut blooms for a cohesive, elegant look.
Sentiment: “Thinking of You” heat-embossed in white on a narrow Basic Black strip for contrast.
Finishing Touch: A mix of Rhinestone Basic Jewels and gold glimmer nuggets (Day 3) for just the right amount of sparkle and shine.

Close-up of layered floral die-cuts on an embossed dotted panel with green leaves, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and gold glimmer nuggets—made with Stampin’ Up!® Day 1 stamps/dies, Day 2 DSP, and Day 3 embellishments from the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar.

Want to see everything that came with Day 2? Watch the quick reveal to see the full stamp set and all the coordinating dies.

👉 [Watch the Day 2 Reveal Video Here»]

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12 Days of Crafting Card Measurements

Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Basic White Thick Cardstock
Patterned Paper Layer: 5-1/4″ x 4″ 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar Designer Series Paper
4″ x 2-1/2″
Label Layer: 1-5/8″ x 3/4″ Basic Black Cardstock
Flowers Layer: 6″ x 2-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
Leaves Layer: 3″ x 1-1/2″ Garden Green Cardstock
Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

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Don’t miss out. Advent Calendar is Available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

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12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar Days 1, 2, & 3 Card Supplies

12 Days Of Crafting Advent Calendar [167335] $99.00 ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $17.00	Irresistible Designs 12″ X 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper [165305] $10.00	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100702] $14.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $14.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $9.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad [153118] $9.00	Basic Beige Classic Stampin Pad [163806] $9.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] $21.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00	Heat Tool [129053] $32.00	Clear Block B [117147] $7.00	Clear Block C [118486] $8.00

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00 includes a Specialty Plate	Specialty Plate [154711] $11.00 use with 3D embossing folders	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $12.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Small Blending Brushes [160518] $14.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $9.00 use to clean photopolymer (clear) stamps	Clear-Mount Stamp Cases [119105] $9.00 use to store a damp Simply Shammy	Stampin’ Scrub [126200] $21.00
Stampin’ Mist [153648] $13.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin’ Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] $6.50

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