How to Make a Whimsical Christmas Card with Stamps
Make someone smile with this whimsical handmade Christmas card featuring the Merry Mischief Stamp Set, a cookie-loving gnome, and warm holiday colors.
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
Busy Bee (for Beginner or Busy Cardmakers)
Busy Bee projects are designed for the beginner or busy papercrafter. This is a basic cardmaking project that can be achieved by someone who has never made a handmade card before. You can view more Busy Bee cards here.
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