Looking for a Christmas card that’s a little different from the usual trees and snowflakes? Today I’m sharing how to make a whimsical Christmas Card with stamps, featuring the adorable Merry Mischief Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!
I mean, seriously. A little gnome holding a giant chocolate chip cookie? How can you not smile at that?
This is such a fun card to make, and the best part is that the stamped image does most of the work. Add a little patterned paper, a few simple layers, and you’ve got a Christmas card with plenty of personality!
Let Your Stamped Image Steal the Show
One of my favorite things about this card is that the little gnome is clearly the star. When you’re working with a whimsical stamp like this one, you really don’t need a lot of extra decorations. The image already has so much personality!
I kept the layout simple, using patterned paper and cardstock layers to frame the gnome without competing with him. Here’s a cardmaking tip: When your stamped image has lots of detail, try keeping the rest of your design fairly simple. It gives your eye somewhere to focus and lets that cute artwork shine.
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I colored the adorable little gnome using Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers, which make it easy to add shading and bring those playful details to life. A little blending gives the image extra depth without making the card any more complicated!
And don’t feel like you need to use the exact same stamp set. This layout would work beautifully with other playful Christmas images you already own.
A Cozy Christmas Color Combination
Who says Christmas cards always have to be red and green?
For this card, I used Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, and Petal Pink. It’s a warm, cozy combination that reminds me of Christmas cookies fresh from the oven! Early Espresso gives the design a rich, chocolatey feel, while Cajun Craze adds warmth. Petal Pink softens everything and keeps the combination from feeling too heavy.
Together, these colors create a sweet, playful look that’s perfect for our cookie-loving gnome. It’s also a great reminder to look beyond traditional Christmas colors when you’re making holiday cards. Sometimes an unexpected combination is exactly what makes a card special!
How to Make This Whimsical Christmas Card | Free Tutorial
Ready to make your own cookie-loving Christmas card? You’ll find the full supply list and step-by-step instructions below.
How to Make a Whimsical Christmas Card with Stamps
Supplies Needed
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (scored at 4-1/4)
- Autumn Opulence Designer Paper: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (leaf pattern)
- Autumn Opulence Designer Paper: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (2 pieces, Cajun Craze pattern)
- Petal Pink Cardstock: 2-3/4" x 4-1/4"
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 2-1/2" x 4"
Instructions
- Fold the Very Vanilla cardstock in half at the score line to create your card base. Decorate the inside of the card as desired.
- Adhere the 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Autumn Opulence paper to the front of the card. Adhere the 2 squares of Autumn Opulence paper as shown in the sample, about 1/4" over from the left fold line and 1/4" down from the top.
- Stamp the gnome at the bottom of the 2-1/2" x 4" piece of Very Vanilla cardstock using Black ink. Stamp the sentiment above the gnome image using Cajun Craze ink.
- Color in the gnome using the Stampin' Blends as desired.
- Adhere the Very Vanilla cardstock to the Petal Pink cardstock and adhere to the front of the card as shown in the sample.
- If desired, add Wink of Stella to the gnome image as desired.
Notes
Supplies Used to Make This Card
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Make It. Mail It. | Who Would Love This Christmas Card?
I can think of a few people who would get a kick out of finding this little gnome in their mailbox!
Maybe you have a friend who loves baking Christmas cookies, a sister who appreciates a little holiday humor, or a neighbor who could use an unexpected smile.
Sometimes the sweetest part of making a handmade card is imagining the person who’s going to open it. And if you happen to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies while you’re making these, well, I certainly won’t judge!
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