Beautiful, Handmade Christmas Cards in 3 Easy Steps

Hi, crafty friend! If the thought of making all your holiday cards feels overwhelming, you’re going to love this week’s tutorial.

I’ll show you how to create beautiful, handmade Christmas Cards in just 3 easy steps for no stress, all joy crafting!

These simple, elegant designs using the Traditions of Christmas Suite by Stampin’ Up!® are perfect for paper crafters who want beautiful results without complicated techniques or lots of supplies.

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**PHOTO 1: Beautiful, handmade Christmas Cards in 3 Easy Steps!**

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TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12″ DESIGNER PAPER
Gorgeous Gold-Foiling! Use the Christmas Greenery Dies to cut out ready-to-use images!

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TUTORIAL-Handmade Christmas Cards in 3 Simple Steps

What I love! The ready-to-use, gold-foiled images from the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS Specialty Designer Paper (below) and sentiments from the GREETINGS FOR YOU Mix-and-Match Ephemera Pack are what make this card so easy… and stunning!

PHOTO 2: *Traditions of Christmas Designer Paper*, **die-cut with *Christmas Greenery Dies*.**

CUT & PREP (Width x Length)

Basic White Thick Cardstock
- Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
  - On Paper Trimmer, score a full sheet of 8-1/2″ x 11 cardstock on short side at 4-1/4″; turn and cut on long side at 5-1/2″ to create two card bases per sheet. Repeat for the total number of cards you’re making. Burnish each fold with Bone Folder.

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS Specialty Designer Series Paper
- Floral Bouquet Die-Cut: With coordinating die from Christmas Greenery, cut (1) floral bouquet per card from designer paper on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar). Cut enough for the total number of cards you’re making. (see Photo 2 Above)
  - One sheet will cut 17 full floral bouquets in 3 colors; there’s 2 sheets per package- enough for 34 cards!
    - No Waste! Cut the partial images along the bottom edge, too… I’ll show you how to use them on a card next week!
- Background Label: With Traditional Label Dies, cut one label per card from patterns on reverse side of foiled images. This is a great way to use leftover scraps! Cut enough for the total number of cards you’re making.
  - Substitute cardstock or any designer paper in a coordinating color, if you prefer to use the foiled side of this designer paper. The best part of Stampin’ Up! color-matched products is the ability to mix-and-match!

ASSEMBLY

STEP 1) Adhere the die-cut label to the center of the card front. This ‘grounds’ the flowers to the card and provides the backdrop so they stand out!

STEP 2) Apply Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the floral bouquet die-cut; adhere centered on above label. The gold-foil accents and beautiful image makes an instant focal point- with no coloring needed!

STEP 3) Select a single line, horizontal sentiment from the GREETINGS FOR YOU Mix-and-Match Ephemera Pack; apply a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional to each end and adhere over floral bouquet above.
- Note: These are stickers, but because we’re using dimensional foam to lift them up off the card front, leave the paper backing in place.
- There’s plenty of variety to also use these sentiments on the inside! (Photo 4 below)

**PHOTO 4: Ephemera on the inside of the card… a zero-stamping option**!

EMBELLISH

Adhere three coordinating Traditional Sparkling Sequins*… done!
- *Designed to color-coordinate with the Traditions of Christmas Designer Paper, they include 3 colors, in 3 sizes! And they’re FLAT for hassle-free mailing!

**PHOTO 5: Close-up view of Card #2 with optional embossed panel** using *Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder* & *Peace On Earth Dies*

STEP-IT UP OPTION

Want to step-it up with some additional pattern and texture? Add a simple 4th step!

Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Emboss with your favorite embossing folder on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar). Adhere centered to card front. Complete the 3-Step Assembly above.

PHOTO 6: Close-up view of Card #3 with optional embossed panel using *Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder*

I hope you enjoyed this 5th week of free project tutorials for this gorgeous suite of coordinating products!

If you’re crafting along with me, you’ll have used all the patterns in the designer paper pack now. And enjoy a big stack of gorgeous Christmas cards ready to give… wooHOO!

Join me next week when we take a wee break from holiday crafting to explore how to use this suite of products year ’round for birthdays, get well cards and more!

If you missed any of the previous posts featuring the Traditions of Christmas Suite, I’ve linked them below. Don’t miss the additional 8 exclusive projects from The Papercraft Collective Design Team (free gift this month with qualifying order)… happy crafting!

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Beautiful, Handmade Christmas Cards in 3 Easy Steps – No Stress, All Joy!

OCTOBER SAVVY SHOWCASE:
Traditions of Christmas Suite