Coffee and a Card with the Christmas Greenery Set

Looking for a pretty, fast, handmade card idea you can make today? This Coffee and a Card with the Christmas Greenery Set is the perfect blend of elegant charm and heartfelt gratitude. This Handmade Thank You Card uses a holiday stamp set in fresh colors that work any time of year. It’s simple enough for beginners, fun for seasoned stampers, and easy to mail. I’ll walk you through the supplies, the color choices, and the steps, plus a few tips that keep the process stress-free.

This is the exact card we made during this week’s Coffee & a Card—our casual midweek craft break on Facebook where we chat, sip on our favorite beverage, and make something wonderful. And this card? It checks all the boxes: it features the Christmas Greenery Stamp Set for a timeless bouquet image, the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder for subtle texture, and a soft, cheerful color palette of Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam, and Flirty Flamingo that adds a fresh twist to traditional holiday stamping.

What makes this project so special is how effortlessly it comes together. The embossed background gives instant depth without overwhelming the design, while the bouquet of flowers stamped in Pretty Peacock ink sets the stage for soft, hand-colored details. The pops of Flirty Flamingo bring warmth and personality, while Soft Sea Foam offers a gentle, soothing backdrop. Add a simple “Thank You” sentiment, and suddenly you’ve got a card that feels polished and thoughtful without taking hours to make.

This is a Two-Step Stamp Set, which are my favorite type of Stampin’ Up! Sets. The two-step stamping process lets you layer images using different stamps from the set. It’s like building an image piece by piece. You might use one stamp to make the outline of a flower, and another stamp to color in the petals. When you put it all together, you get one detailed picture that looks like it pops off the page! You can also easily use different ink colors for each stamp. This gives your project more color and detail than you’d get using just one stamp.

The Christmas Greenery Stamp Set is more than just a holiday set—it’s one of those go-to collections you’ll want on hand year-round. The images are detailed yet easy to stamp, and they pair beautifully with any sentiment. Whether you’re making thank you cards after the holidays, creating all-occasion cards for friends, or adding handmade touches to your gifts, this set has the versatility to cover it all.

The Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder is another game-changer. One quick pass through your die-cutting machine, and you’ve got a leafy background that instantly elevates your card. It’s the kind of tool that makes you wonder how you ever crafted without it. Simple, subtle, and perfect for layering—it ties everything together in this project.

If you’re new to stamping, don’t be intimidated—this card is totally beginner-friendly. With just a few colors of ink, a couple of layers, and one embossing folder, you can make a design that looks elegant and professional. That’s the magic of Stampin’ Up! products: they’re designed to work together, so you don’t have to guess what will match or spend hours figuring it out.

And here’s the best part: imagine the joy of sending this handmade thank you card after the holidays, or even just because. A little paper, a little ink, and suddenly you’ve brightened someone’s day in the most personal way possible. That’s the heart of cardmaking—it’s not just crafting, it’s creating connection.

If you like this card, make sure you watch a recap of the live video, as well as the written Tutorial, which has all of the measurements and step-by-step instructions.

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