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Handmade Holiday Spirit: Making Your Own Christmas Cards

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Handcraft the holiday spirit by creating handmade Christmas cards with the help of Stampin’ Up! Tap into convenient creativity with coordinated collections, get great tips on how to DIY a Christmas card, and the best tools for the job.

Christmas is a time of year when card giving really shines. We love cards year-round and love to give them away to make people feel special every day, but even we can admit that there’s a special kind of excitement that comes along with the adorable images of snowmen, reindeer, peppermint swirls, and snowy trees. 

Putting together your own DIY holiday cards is a great way to enjoy the creative Christmas spirit while truly personalizing the gift-giving process. Follow along for a supply list and easy-to-follow steps for creating special homemade Christmas cards this year.

Putting together your own DIY holiday cards is a great way to enjoy the creative Christmas spirit while truly personalizing the gift-giving process.

Gift Your Creativity with Handmade Christmas Cards

Christmas is often the time of year when we reconnect with friends and family far and wide. Loved ones that we may not be able to see as much as we like send cards and updates. At Stampin’ Up!, we delight in the tradition of expressing our heartfelt care for others with handmade Christmas cards. 

Christmas is often the time of year when we reconnect with friends and family far and wide. Loved ones that we may not be able to see as much as we like send cards and updates. At Stampin’ Up!, we delight in the tradition of expressing our heartfelt care for others with handmade Christmas cards.

Crafting Materials and Tools to Create Your Own Christmas Cards

Since the holiday season is such a busy time, let’s make sure you’ve got the right crafting materials and tools on hand to bring your Christmas card ideas to life. Some basics include: 

And, as you advance your unique handmade Christmas card designs, enlist fun and on-trend extras such as:

Coordinated festive suites from Stampin’ Up!, complete with special stamps, Designer Series Paper, ribbons, and more.

Grab Your Friends For A “Kit Together” To Make Christmas Cards

Another great option that doubles down on holiday fun is bringing family and friends together for a craft party “kit together”! Our simple Stampin’ Up! kits provide everything you’ll need to create festive handmade Christmas cards, DIY tree decorations, or even cardholders to organize all your homemade cards and gift tags each year. 

Another great option that doubles down on holiday fun is bringing family and friends together for a craft party “kit together”! Our simple Stampin’ Up! kits provide everything you’ll need to create festive handmade Christmas cards, DIY tree decorations, or even cardholders to organize all your homemade cards and gift tags each year.

The convenience in these kits only serves to amplify the camaraderie and creativity of the holiday season! The simple, easy to follow instructions that are included in these ultra portable kits make them the perfect project to do while connecting with friends and loved ones. Want to binge watch your favorite old holiday movies while you chat and craft? Our Christmas Kits Collection is the perfect product for that!

The convenience in these kits only serves to amplify the camaraderie and creativity of the holiday season! The simple, easy to follow instructions that are included in these ultra portable kits make them the perfect project to do while connecting with friends and loved ones. Want to binge watch your favorite old holiday movies while you chat and craft? Our Christmas Kits Collection is the perfect product for that!

Make Merry with Homemade Christmas Cards and Tags

Want to take Christmas crafting and creativity to the next level while still keeping things simple? That’s where our Mix & Match Christmas products come into play. With everything from gilded gold card blanks and envelopes to pre-printed seasonal sayings and joyful images, you’ll have everything you need to build a unique lineup of tags and cards ready to accompany your gifts, offering all the fun without the frenzy!

With everything from gilded gold card blanks and envelopes to pre-printed seasonal sayings and joyful images, you’ll have everything you need to build a unique lineup of tags and cards ready to accompany your gifts, offering all the fun without the frenzy!

Making Your Christmas Card With The Season Of Elegance Suite Collection

Bring a touch of elegance to your handmade Christmas cards this year with the Season of Elegance suite collection from Stampin’ Up!

Bring a touch of elegance to your handmade Christmas cards this year with the Season of Elegance suite collection from Stampin’ Up!

Our Suites include coordinated paper craft materials that you can use to create just about anything you can dream up! But if you’re new to suites, here are some easy card-making steps to make your own festive Christmas cards that are completely unique to you.

Making Your Christmas Card: STEP 1

Start with your card base, whether it’s our basic white card base, our festive card bases, or your favorite cardstock color.

Making Your Christmas Card: STEP 2

Use patterned paper, stamps, die cuts, and embossing techniques to create foundational depth and texture.

Making Your Christmas Card: STEP 3

Attach your stamped or pre-printed holiday sentiment to your card. 

Making Your Christmas Card: STEP 4

Finish off with any extra embellishments like adhesive-backed dots or ribbons to really enhance festive flair!

Following these loose rules is sure to help you as you handcraft the holiday spirit with homemade Christmas cards this year!

Want More Christmas Card Help and Ideas?

Handcrafted Christmas cards are one of the things that we do best! Want some one-on-one advice from a Stampin’ Up! pro? Connect with a demonstrator today!