Simple Stamping or Super Fancy Handmade Christmas Cards

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Whether you want to make simple stamping Christmas cards with just stamps, ink, and paper, or you want to make super fancy Christmas cards using dies and bling and lots of layers, the Cottage Wreaths stamp set is perfect!

I created these handmade Christmas cards with the Cottage Wreaths stamp set and the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!®️ If you missed the YouTube live where I shared how to make these cards, you can watch the replay below along with seeing more handmade card ideas and the supply list. On y go! Let's get stamping.

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Video Cardmaking Tutorial

Here's the video tutorial where I showed how to make these handmade Christmas cards. I love how you can use the stamps on their own, or step it up with the coordinating dies.

Simple Stamping Christmas Card

Here's the simple stamping version of this handmade Christmas card using only stamps, ink, and paper. This card has minimal layers and is super quick and easy to make. 

I love how the Joy of Christmas patterned paper works so well with the Cottage Wreaths stamp set. I stamped the wreath in Shaded Spruce and Real Red and used the coordinating colored cardstock to finish this card off.

Stepped Up Version of this Handmade Christmas Card

Here is the stepped up version of this same basic design for this handmade Christmas card. You can see that this version has lots layers and uses the coordinating die cuts to cut out the stamped images. For a little extra bling, I added some of the Festive Pearls on the die-cut wreath. 

I love how this wreath pops on the plaid red patterned paper!

Supply List for these Christmas Cards

Welcome Home Handmade Card

I used the Joy of Christmas pattered paper to create the door on the front of this card welcome home card. I love the wood grain pattern on this paper. 

To the door, I added a wreath cut from the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper. I cut two different patterns and layered them for the wreath. I also cut the bow from the patterned paper and added it to the wreath. 

For a realistic look, I finished the door with a Brushed Metallic Dot for the door handle. 

Handmade Christmas Card with Gold Accents

This handmade Christmas card has lots of shiny gold accents. For the red patterned paper, I used the Joy of Christmas papers like I did for the other sample cards above. But, to that I added some of the Joyful specialty paper that features sprigs in gold with red berries. 

I cut the wood grain patterned paper with the Radiating Stitches dies and then added the sentiment on white and gold punched with the Double Oval Punch. I added stamped branches and die-cut gold foil branches to create the boughs.

Need Supplies to Make your Own Christmas Cards?

If you need anything to create these handmade cards, simply click the buttons above to see the complete supply list for the card. Then, uncheck the items you don't need and click "Add to Cart."

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