When my Tenterfield class requested this class I thought to myself “Well! It is Christmas and I’ve certainly developed the belly for it!!” My diet will HAVE to commence in earnest early in 2012. So what better time to concentrate on Belly Bands than the Festive Season?
The first card is a little Hope you’re Feeling Better card that holds a tea bag. (sorry for the photo quality)

Front of the tea-bag holder. And then with it open.

Recipe for Success:
Cardstock – Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral and Whisper White
Stamp Sets – Share a Cup and Loads of Love
Punches – Various circles and scallop circle
Ribbon – Calypso Coral ruffled
White gel pen
The next card was an Engagement card. I just love the black and white theme with a smidgen of red! Says passion to me.

This pic doesn’t do this card justice. It’s very elegant and super simple to make.
Recipe for Success:
Elegant lines embossing folder
Cardstock – Basic Black, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler
Punches – Scallop Trim Border, Large and Small (retired) Ovals
Black Grosgrain ribbon
Stamp Set – Fabulous Phrases
The next one was a female birthday card and so I reverted to my very fave stamp set.

I’ve done this card in two colours. I love the brown, that’s my fave. However, I’m aware that not everyone loves the earthy colours as much as I do, so decided to do something in yellows as well.

So now for the inside.
Recipe for Success
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler. So Saffron, More Mustard and Cajun Craze, Whisper White
Inks – as for the cardstock
Stamp Set (still my fave) – Elements of Style
Punches – Scallop Trim Border and Decorative Label
The next card is one for the boys! I have to admit that the MOTH inspired this one. There was all types of discussions on tool belts, nail belts and their dimensions and uses. For Goodness Sake! I just want inspiration not a sign up for a builders apprenticeship!


I just love how this card turned out and I’ve been wanting to update my blog with it so that I can now post it off to number 1 son, Joe. He had his birthday this week so this card and the gift voucher it’ll hold is waaayyyyy overdue.
Recipe for Success
Cardstock – Crumb Cake and Early Espresso
Inks – Early Espresso and Soft Suede
Lots of White Gel pen and Early Espresso SWM
Stamp Set – Totally Tools

What would a Christmas Belly Band class be without a Christmas card? The perfect belly band would be Santa’s belt.

This was a fun card to make and it wasn’t until it was finished that I realised that there was no stamping involved. lots of SU products though.
Recipe for Success
Cardstock – Real Red, Whisper White and Basic Black
Inks – Cherry Cobbler
White Gel pen
Punches – Scallop Border, Scallop Circle, Petite Pennants and Owl punch
I really hope you like my Belly Band Class. I had such fun preparing and presenting it to my girls. They loved it.
Feel free to leave me a comment.
Until my next post stay happy and stay stampin.
Jacqui