Simple Handmade Christmas Cards You Can Make Today

Making your own handmade Christmas cards doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it can be quite simple and fun!

These 3 Christmas cards were all made from one piece of 6×6 tree patterned paper and even the most stepped up version was quick and easy to make.

Evening Evergreen card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Tree patterned paper: 2″ x 5-1/2″
Circle Size: 2-5/8″

To keep your handmade Christmas cards as simple as possible, limit the layers of card stock and tools that you use.

Evening Evergreen card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Tree patterned paper: 2″ x 5-1/2″
Striped patterned paper: 1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Circle Size: 2-3/8″

The striped piece of paper was the bottom strip that I cut off my 6×6 piece of patterned paper before I cut it into 3″ strips. Stampin’ Up!’s designer series papers are double-sided and both sides can usually be used together like this.

Soft Succulent card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Tree patterned paper: 2″ x 5-1/2″
Evening Evergreen: 2-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Circle Size: 2-5/8″

Tips for Stepping Up Your Card:

Emboss your card front with an embossing folder. I used the Tasteful Textile folder for this card. It adds just the right amount of texture to give the card stock interest without warping it.
Add an extra layer of card stock. To highlight my tree paper I added an extra layer of Evening Evergreen card stock behind it. My rule of thumb is to cut it 1/4″ larger.
Mix die-cut or punch shapes. For this card, I layered a white circle on an Evening Evergreen shape cut from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
Embellish! Simple cards can still have rhinestones, ribbon, or any other embellishments you love.