Create your own paper to make special holiday cards! I used enamel paints to create the marbled swirl effect on cardstock and then made some cards. The abstract flower is a nice alternative to the classic Christmas poinsettia. For the other card, I added glitter along the swirls of the print. Make each card unique by experimenting with different types of paper.
This Christmas card is also a gift! The felt poinsettia is a pin that can be removed from the card and worn as a brooch to holiday parties or on Christmas day. Better yet, slide the safety pin (which is on the back of the flower) through the teeth of a bobby pin, and voila! You now have a hair pin.
I just love trees. And while I like all trees, but there is something special about Christmas trees. A wintery landscape is simply breathtaking and the sight of tall evergreens freshly coated with snow is beautiful. I love to gaze and to take it all in… the branches gently drooping under the weight of the snow, the sunlight glistening over mounds of snow—the beauty of it amazes me. In regard for these beloved conifers, here are a series of ideas for Christmas cards.
Remember those pop-up books? (Those were one of my favorites…) Today, I’ll show you how to make your own pop-up card. The best part is that you can put whatever you like inside the box—a family photo, calendar picture, whatever you like! Once the card is finished it is a little front-heavy; that’s why I recommend making the entire card out of chipboard.
All you need is scallop-edge scissors, stamps, paint, and rubber cement to make these! Simply cut the paper along one edge of the card and use whatever stamps you like. When making several cards you can make them the same, or use different stamps so that no two cards are alike.
Craft foam is an easy way to make cards unique—these patterns and shapes would not be as interesting if they were cut from ordinary paper. The 3D effect adds a nice element to the cards. Happy card making!
Step out of the ordinary by making a fun shaped card with a big red bow. Use whatever type of scrapbook paper and ribbon you prefer.
This adorable penguin is so cute and chubby! He just makes me so happy. He’s round and sliding downhill so fast that he’s about to lose his hat! Spread some winter cheer with this fun & whimsical card.
This week we are featuring several handmade card crafts, so be sure to check back daily for some unique ideas!
Today I’m making cards by layering different prints and types of paper. The textures, colors, and prints make the possibilities endless. I really like paper and stationery, so I feel conflicted when shopping for paper because I want them all! There are so many different types of Christmas themed paper—bright and whimsical, wintery blue tones, bright reds and greens, earthy reds and greens, and of course glittery paper. (What’s Christmas without a little (or a lot) of sparkle?!)
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