Rustic Christmas Card with the Decorative Trees Bundle
Looking for an easy yet charming holiday card idea? This rustic Christmas card with the Decorative Trees Bundle by Stampin’ Up! is the perfect project to get you crafting! Using the Decorative Trees Dies, along with the Season of Elegance Designer Paper, this card combines a classic rustic look with a bit of holiday sparkle from the Iridescent Gems.
Start by layering Crumb Cake cardstock onto a Cherry Cobbler card base to set the rustic tone. Then, use the Decorative Trees Dies to cut out elegant trees, which will be the focal point of your design. The die-cut trees bring dimension, while the iridescent gems add a subtle but beautiful sparkle.
This simple project is perfect for all skill levels and delivers a stunning, handmade Christmas card that is both rustic and elegant. It’s an ideal way to make your holiday greetings personal and heartfelt, without requiring too much time or effort. Give this card a try and make your holiday cardmaking a breeze!
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Worker Bee
Worker Bee projects are designed for the crafter who has a bit more time and enjoys creating a handmade card that features a technique or tool. In many cases, a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is required for die-cutting and/or embossing.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Cherry Cobbler Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
- Crumb Cake Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”
- Crumb Cake Cardstock: 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”
- Season of Elegance Specialty Paper (Cherry Cobbler & Gold): 2-1/2” x 6-1/2” (for die-cutting)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the Cherry Cobbler Cardstock in half at the score line to create your base card.
- Adhere the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock inside the card.
- Using the 3-1/2” x 4-3/4” piece of Crumb Cake cardstock, stamp the sentiment onto the left side of the cardstock using Cherry Cobbler ink. See sample for placement.
- Adhere the Crumb Cake cardstock to the front of the card.
- Run the 2-1/2” x 6-1/2” piece of Cherry Cobbler & Gold paper through the Cut and Emboss Machine and cut out the polka dot and striped tree dies from the Decorative Trees Bundle Dies.
- Place a small amount of Liquid Adhesive to the Silicon Craft Sheet. Place the die-cut trees upside down onto the craft sheet. Pick up a small amount of glue with your sponge dauber and pounce onto the backside of the tree dies.
- Adhere trees to the front of the card, slightly overlapping.
- To finish, add 3 of the Iridescent Gems as desired onto the card.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you feel inspired to create and that you also feel you have all the info you need to make this card with these instructions. If you aren’t sure about something or would like more detailed directions on how to make this card, feel free to email me. I’m here to help!
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