While it doesn’t take a lot of supplies to make cards, more supplies do give you more options for adding a little extra “wow” factor to your handmade cards.
You can make a basic Christmas card with just one stamp, one ink pad and paper…
If you have a punch, you could cut out the “Merry Christmas” sentiment and then use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up just a bit.
If you have dies and embossing folders, you can emboss your card front to add some texture and stitching to your greeting shape…
You’ll notice I also moved the placement of the poinsettia patterned paper for all of the cards above to give each card a little different look.
Finally, here’s one more card that you could make with dies and an embossing folder…
Popping up your greeting with Dimensionals is quick, inexpensive, and adds a lot!
Want to learn more about adding die-cuts and embossing to your cards? Take my Step Up Your Cards with Die-Cutting & Embossing Class!
Give these cards a try, and send a beautiful handmade card to a loved one this Christmas. (You can find a list of supplies and paper sizes below.)
Happy Stamping!
Jessica
P.S. Don’t forget to pin this idea for later!
Supply List:
Paper Sizes: (ALL cards use the same pieces)
Poinsettia Paper: 2″ x 5-1/2″ (3 per sheet)
Poppy Parade card stock: 2-1/8″ x 5-1/2″ (8 per sheet)
Just Jade card stock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ and folded (2 per sheet)
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THANK YOU for this great idea. I think I now know how I’ll make my Christmas cards this year. :o)
You’re welcome! I’m so glad this sparked an idea for your Christmas cards.
Hi,
I am trying to make a card with a die cut that cuts the opening side of the card. It is a rose. I need your help so much. It will be a symphony card. Can you help me?
Kathy M.
Hi Kathy, I’m happy to help you if I can. Where are you running into problems?
Thank you so much for the great simple card ideas. Any of these will work for last minute cards that I want to make. The progressions you show really helped with additional ideas while keeping it simple.
You’re welcome!