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RUSTIC CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT ALTERNATES
It’s Never Too Early: Get a Jump Start on Your Holiday Crafts with the Stampin’ Up Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit!
As the summer winds down and the holiday season slowly creeps into view, it’s the perfect time to start planning and creating those festive projects we all love. Whether you’re an early bird or a last-minute crafter, the Stampin’ Up Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit from the Kits Collection is the ideal way to get ahead of the game—or save yourself from a last-minute scramble!
This all-in-one kit comes with everything you need to create a beautiful countdown banner featuring 25 envelopes, one for each day in December, to help you count down to Christmas in style. But that’s just the beginning. With a little creativity, I was able to repurpose this kit and craft a variety of stunning holiday projects—all from a single kit!
Here’s what I created and shared instructions for below:
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Arrow Fun Fold Series – Part 2: In the spirit of innovative card designs, one of the standout alternates is the Arrow Fun Fold Series. Instructions and video for the fold below.
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Cascading Pleats Fold with a Video Tutorial: For those who appreciate the art of paper folding, I’ve included a mesmerizing Cascading Pleats Fold. Instructions and video for the fold below.
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Holiday Quick Cards: Classic and elegant, these cards capture the festive spirit beautifully and are perfect for spreading holiday cheer. - A Series of Stunning Gift Card Holders: Ideal for those last-minute gifts or for making a simple gift feel extra special.
All of this from just 1 kit!
You’ll be amazed at how much you can create from just one kit. It’s so versatile and easy to use, you might find yourself wanting to order more than one! The best part? You could have all your holiday cards and gift card holders done before Halloween. Imagine the stress you’ll avoid come December!
Last minute crafters unite!
For those of us who tend to craft at the last minute, this kit is also a lifesaver when you’re short on time. Its pre-cut pieces and easy-to-follow instructions ensure you’ll have beautiful, handmade items ready in no time.
So why wait? Get your hands on the Stampin’ Up Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit today, and enjoy the satisfaction of being ahead in your holiday preparations—or having a go-to solution for those last-minute crafting sessions.
Happy crafting!
Tami
INSTRUCTIONS
ARROW FOLD VIDEO
This video shares how to make the Arrow Fun Fold Technique.
CASCADING PLEATS VIDEO
This video features the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit and the Cascading Pleats Fun Fold Technique.
PROJECT PHOTOS
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![A beautiful holiday display of projects I've created all from 1 box of the Stampin' Up Rustic Christmas Countdown kit as alternates to the kit.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami21.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
A beautiful holiday display of projects I’ve created all from 1 box of the Stampin’ Up Rustic Christmas Countdown kit as alternates to the kit.
![The fun gift card holders attach to your tree for decorations and gifts all in one.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami22.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
The fun gift card holders attach to your tree for decorations and gifts all in one.
![All of these projects coordinate with no effect. Perfect for gift giving.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami29.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
All of these projects coordinate with no effect. Perfect for gift giving.
![A couple of fun fold cards I created with the Rustic Christmas kit. Cascading Pleats and Arrow Fun fold.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami6.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
A couple of fun fold cards I created with the Rustic Christmas kit. Cascading Pleats and Arrow Fun fold.
ARROW FUN FOLD CARD PHOTOS
![This is an arrow fancy fold. It is part 2 in my series on the Arrow Folds from the video class. See the video above for more.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami11.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
This is an arrow fancy fold. It is part 2 in my series on the Arrow Folds from the video class. See the video above for more. Click here for more in the series.
![I used the Stampin' Up Wanted To Say Dies for the words on the wreath.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami211.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
I used the Stampin’ Up Wanted To Say Dies for the words on the wreath.
![I used the envelopes in the kit for the background printed paper.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami210.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
I used the envelopes in the kit for the background printed paper.
HOLIDAY QUICK CARDS & GIFT CARD HOLDERS
![This set of beautiful holiday cards are super quick and easy to create with die cuts from the kit. I only added white card stock and a word stamp set.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami214.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
This set of beautiful holiday cards are super quick and easy to create with die cuts from the kit. I only added white card stock and a word stamp set.
![Here's a view of the gift card holder attached to the inside.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami2.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
Here’s a view of the gift card holder attached to the inside.
GIFT CARD HOLDERS
![The gift card holders were super easy to put together with pieces from the kit. I also added some optional velcro to keep them closed.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami4.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
The gift card holders were super easy to put together with pieces from the kit. I also added some optional velcro to keep them closed.
![The clothespins come in the kit.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami24.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
The clothespins come in the kit.
CASCADING PLEATS CARD
![I did a separate video class on the Cascading Pleats technique and used the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit as my sample card in the class.](https://i0.wp.com/stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stampin-Up-Rustic-Christmas-Countdown-Kit-Alternate-cards-and-gift-card-holders-stampwithtami213.jpg?resize=640%2C537&quality=89&ssl=1)
I did a separate video class on the Cascading Pleats technique and used the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit as my sample card in the class.
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