Belly Band Ornament Cards + Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello again! Today I am showing how to create a card with a belly band that holds a removable ornament keepsake.

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it. All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. As always, I appreciate your support so very much.]

Watch my video to learn how to make an ornament and add it to a card in a clever way.

Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.


MERRY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CARD
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Floral Holiday Tree Fancy Die (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts October 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA)
• Hero Arts Northern Winter Cover Die (HA | SSS)
• Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HOLIDAY WISHES ORNAMENT CARD
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Crowned Swan Fancy Die (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts Greetings Christmas Stamps (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts Northern Winter Cover Die (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts Rectangle Infinity Dies (HA | SSS)
• Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


GOOD TIDINGS ORNAMENT CARD
Featuring:
• Hero Arts October 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA)
• Hero Arts Snowflake Pattern Die (HA | SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


JOY ORNAMENT CARD
Featuring:
• Hero Arts October 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA)
• Hero Arts Floral Nativity Stamps (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts Floral Nativity Dies (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts Northern Winter Cover Die (HA | SSS)
• Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Belly Band Ornament Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HERO ARTS KIT

This post features the Hero Arts October 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. This kit is valued at $76!!!!… but only costs $34.99. You can see all the details HERE. The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. And they sell out fast! The stamps and dies are not sold separately. (Remember that Hero Arts does have a subscription option with FREE US shipping and $9.99 international shipping in case you never want to miss out on a kit. Find out info HERE.)

HERE is the kit. All this is valued at $76, but costs under $35…

There are also many great new products available that coordinate with the kit. You can find them all HERE.

BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY

This post is part of a blog hop…  and the next stop on the hop is the blog of Julee Tilman. You can also start the hop at the beginning on the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts is giving away one $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on ___. (To leave a comment, head to my blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button.  The winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.)

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the Hero Arts products which were received from the company. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Hero Arts October 2020 My Monthly…
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Floral Nativity Stamps
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Floral Nativity Dies
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Greetings Christmas…
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Christmas Folks Stamps
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Northern Winter Cover Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts 5 Point Stars Infinity Dies
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Crowned Swan Fancy Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Floral Holiday Tree Fancy Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Rectangle Infinity Dies
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Snowflake Pattern Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper
[ SSS ]
E6000 Spray Adhesive
[ SSS ]
Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Altenew Metallic Thread Set
[ ALTN ]
Tim Holtz Trimmer
[ SSS ]
Gina K Connect Glue
[ SSS ]
i-Crafter Flat Head Tweezers
[ SSS ]
Teflon Bone Folder
[ SSS ]
Scor Buddy Scoring Board
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
VersaMark Ink
[ HA | SSS ]


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147 thoughts on “Belly Band Ornament Cards + Blog Hop + Giveaway”

  1. Tina Dorrington says:

    I love these cards so much. BELLY BANDS!!!!!

  2. Connie I Hoffman says:

    I’m in love with these belly band ornaments! Hero Arts knocked it out of the park with this release! Just adore the crowned swan die!

  3. Neha Mahajan says:

    Such beautiful and lovely holiday cards. This is an amazing kit 🙂

  4. Noreen says:

    What a lovely idea to have a detachable ornament as a little gift with your Christmas card.

  5. Sheri Kempke says:

    Thanks for another terrific video and the cards made with this kit are awesome! I love the white/turqoise with the Holy Family–this is so cool! I may have to remember this color combo, perfect for the Southwest themed cards.

  6. Diane H says:

    What fun it would be to send a special card to someone with the added detachable ornament, these cards are beautiful!

  7. Alma Dirpaul says:

    Hero Arts kits really are the best value!!

  8. Workinmum2 says:

    I love these ornaments you have created Jennifer so beautiful 💜 TFS

  9. Judy Brenner says:

    totally Love these and such a fabulous gift ornament for just that little something to say “thinking of you”.

  10. Rachelle Sanders says:

    Loving the belly bands, and that the front of the card is an ornament, brilliant.

  11. Maxcine Williams says:

    These cards are amazing! I really do appreciate the time and effect you put into teaching us the techniques and giving us tons of ideas. You are one of a kind and also an absolute gift to us. thank you for making our card making journey so easy.

  12. Angie Littlewood says:

    Oh my goodness, I just love that Northern Cover Die! Jennifer, how on earth do you look at a stamp and die set and say “Hmm, I think I will make an ornament from this, and put it on a belly band around a card!” I look at the same set and say “Wow, that is such a pretty set, but what can I do with it?” Thank you for your inspiration.

  13. Fonda Rush says:

    You always make such nice cards!

  14. TKS says:

    Love these cards, I use the Birch Press Ornament dies that you had a video of earlier making cards and tags with photos on the ornament. I love the idea of making ornaments with the Christmas cards, so all the work you put into the card can live for years to come. Hero Arts always hit it out of the park with their designs.

  15. Nancy K says:

    As always, gorgeous. I appreciate this idea can be with anything we have as well, but also love the price point. Thanks a bunch for sharing your talents with us.

  16. Christy Malone says:

    Your cards are so beautiful! I love this kit.

  17. Deni says:

    i love the way you combine the different elements. And we usually think of bands on wedding invitations. Nice touch!

  18. Lisa O'Reilly says:

    As usual your cards are marvelous!

  19. Arlene D says:

    Wow! What a great idea for making inexpensive (that a relative term for us craft supply collectors! 🤣) gifts when you need just a little something! Giving one or two to a child each year starts them on their own Christmas tree ornament collection. One or two would make a great host(ess) gift for any dinner or visit invitation.

  20. So fun! Love the swan

  21. Debra K Butt says:

    Love these cards!

  22. Julianne Karman says:

    I Love how you made ornaments as a gift with the cards – I love doing themed Christmas trees and I may make a bunch of themed ornaments for my tree using this method. I especially loved how you were able to use the parts that you cut from the front of the cards to add to another card – very clever. I am returning to card making after being away from it for 6 years to complete college. I love your ideas.

  23. Yvette Williams says:

    The kit is fantastic!!

  24. Cheryl H says:

    I love these! I did an ornament card a few years back and everyone seemed to love it. Time to maybe do it again! 😀

  25. Carolyn R says:

    Great ideas once again. Your are truly amazing!

  26. Karen Harris says:

    Love this belly band ornament idea!

  27. rachel duong says:

    Your cards are so pretty. I especially love the one with the reindeer and the green strips of paper. Such a cool concept to try. I have saved many scraps as I have watched your videos on using leftover pieces! Thank you!

  28. Nancy T. says:

    You always have the most beautiful cards. Thanks for the new technique.

  29. Julie Wexler says:

    Oh, Jennifer, I truly appreciate your giving spirit- from teaching us something, to creating a card with a keepsake ornament for the recipient! This is a lovely idea, and as always, so beautifully executed. Thanks so much!

  30. Sherry Hall says:

    The colors are beautiful, especially the Joy to the World ornament!

  31. Stacey Kowbel says:

    Wow, such beautiful cards!

  32. Mrsh4671 says:

    These are so unique. I love the ornament idea, and the beautiful colors you used for all the cards.

  33. BECCA YAHRLING says:

    Love how intricate the tree and swan are. Beautiful cards and lovely gifts!

  34. Meghan Kennihan says:

    OMG! I love your unique Christmas colors and these fabulous intricate dies and designs!

  35. Essie Cards says:

    You are the queen of fab holiday cards. I LOVE them all…and again you bring fresh eyes and impeccable style to every card you make! (That swan is calling my name)

  36. Sandye Curry says:

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  37. Pat Robinson says:

    Fabulous kit! Love how you made the ornament cards!

  38. PHYLLIS FREESE says:

    These cards and ornaments are a keepsake for the receiver to treasure. Each one is beautiful and elegant. Thanks so much for sharing your creative talent.

  39. Kay Boone says:

    Another great video—thank you!!!

  40. Charlotte says:

    The removable ornament is a real game changer in making cards. I will definitely try it.

  41. grammasuzi says:

    I’m sure I have some dies I can use for this! I love the designs and how you got bonus cards of your “scraps.” Just gotta feel better so I can play instead of dreaming of playing! Thanks for always inspiring!

  42. Mary Holshouser says:

    Belly bands for cards sounds a little odd, but
    it’s a fun technique. Love the tree and the
    swan. Beautiful ornaments. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  43. Kim Hamlin says:

    I love the Nordic vibe of these cards! I had been looking for a beautiful and unique card for this year ~ already placed my order. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

  44. Theresa says:

    Love the belly bands.

  45. Johana Ladron de Guevara says:

    Wonderful cards! You always inspire me Jennifer, thank you so much!

  46. Anita says:

    So amazed by your ideas Jennifer! This nativity set is especially touching my heart. Thank you for the inspiration ❄️

  47. Laura K. says:

    Absolutely beautiful cards Jennifer. Thank you so much for sharing instructions on how to make these lovely ornament/gate fold cards. My favorite is the MERRY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CARD. If possible, could you post which brand, color, and weight of card-stock you used to make that card?

  48. Maureen Reiss says:

    These are Genius!!!! I love how the ornaments slide on and off the belly band!!! Such Gorgeous cards!!!

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