Elegant Handmade Christmas Cards with the Merriest Moments Stamps

Have you seen the hybrid embossing folders in the Stampin' Up! catalog and wondered what they were? These embossing folders are created to be used in combination with dies to create beautiful embossed die-cut pieces.

The Merriest Moments bundle includes a hybrid embossing folder, stamp set, and dies that all work together. And there are so many ways you can use these dies and embossing folder to create fabulous handmade holiday cards.

I have some fabulous Christmas card samples to share with you using the Merriest Moments bundle. So, on y go! Let's get stamping.

Christmas Greenery with a Hint of White

For my first sample, I started with a piece of 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Mossy Meadow cardstock. I cut the detailed die-cut piece from Mossy Meadow cardstock. Then, I embossed it with the hybrid embossing folder. With my white ink pad, I brushed the top of the die-cut piece so that the white ink adhered to the raised areas. 

I took another piece of Mossy Meadow that was 5 1/4" x 4" and embossed it with the Timeworn Type embossing folder. I adhere this to my Mossy Meadow card base (8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"). Then I added the die-cut shape. Finally, I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder and cut it with the included stitched rectangle die.

To add just a hint of bling to this card, I added a little gold cord and some gilded gems. This card has a number of steps, but it is easy to make and so elegant!

Festive Holiday Card Design

For my second Christmas card design, I used the other large die in the Merriest Moments bundle. This die is slightly larger than the detail die and fits underneath to create a border. For this card, I cut it from Basic White cardstock.

Then, I cut the detailed die-cut piece from Evening Evergreen cardstock. Instead of cutting a separate piece and adhering it over the detailed die-cut piece, I cut the the rectangle from the center of the detailed die-cut. Then, I stamped the sentiment on the Basic White piece below. 

I stamped additional pieces with Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, and Garden Green ink and die-cut them and added them to the front.

Another Festive Christmas Card

This card is exactly the same as the previous card, but this time it is in Mossy Meadow, Real Red, and Pear Pizzazz. It also uses the Heartwarming Hugs patterned paper. For both of these cards, the patterned paper is 5 1/4" x 4".

I can't decide which color I prefer for this fun Christmas card design. What do you think - Evening Evergreen or Mossy Meadow?

Complete Supply List for these DIY Christmas Cards

Want to make these cards yourself?

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