Unexpected Christmas Color Combinations: No Red & Green Here!

When it comes to Christmas crafting, red and green will always hold a special place in our hearts. The colors instantly evoke a feeling of timeless tradition and help create a festive atmosphere. However, many crafters choose to explore more unexpected Christmas color combinations. These modern color schemes offer new ways to build upon holiday traditions and help your cards, gift wrap, and decor stand out in new and exciting ways. To help you get started with your winter crafting this year, we’ve curated a few non-traditional Christmas color combinations along with some of our favorite Stampin’ Up! Products.

Unique & Modern Christmas Color Schemes to Try

Perhaps you enjoy a simple evening sipping hot chocolate next to a fresh-cut Christmas tree, or maybe you prefer holiday parties filled with glitz and glamor. The fun part about modern Christmas color schemes is that they vary widely. No matter your personal preference or style, the Christmas color combinations that follow are sure to give you a jumping-off point for a wide variety of crafts—from homemade cards to holiday decor.

Evergreen Ice Christmas Color Palette

First up, we have an elegant holiday color palette filled with cool and icy tones. It evokes a feeling of crisp winter days with frost-tipped trees and blankets of new snow. You can see this Christmas color combination at play in the example above. The background was created using the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder and Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad. The Peace on Earth Bundle rounds out the rest of the card, with hints of Shaded Spruce ink and a white dove in our All Season Velvet Specialty Paper.

This color combination works beautifully for snowy scenes on cards, wintery scrapbook layouts, and elegant table decor. Don’t be afraid to add some shimmer with gold or silver embellishments!

Glitter & Glow Christmas Color Palette

Give your holiday season a luxe twist with this modern holiday color palette. Gold accents combined with a classic black and white combo offer a sophisticated look and feel. With coordinating paper, stamps, and dies, Stampin’ Up! makes it easier than ever to bring this Christmas color combination to life. The example above uses Modern Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper as a base and layers elements from the Ornamental Christmas Bundle for an easy yet elegant look.

This color palette is perfect for creating elegant holiday invitations, Christmas cards, or chic wrapping. You can also use this palette as a base and add an additional pop of color, such as a soft blush pink.

Sugarplumb Forest Christmas Color Palette

Capture the rich, whimsical side of winter with this jewel-toned Christmas color combination. Shades of purples, greens, and blues offer a bold, sophisticated look that’s great for festive parties, seasonal cards, and dramatic scrapbook spreads. The example below uses Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper layered with natural elements from the Light & Wonder Bundle to create a card that captures the quiet magic of nature.

Crafters can also layer these jewel tones with metallic trim and embellishments for a holiday look that feels even richer and celebratory.

Woodland Glow Christmas Color Palette

Capture the simplicity and hope of the winter season with this rustic Christmas color combination. A mix of greens and browns offer a warm, fresh look that is both festive and natural. The example above uses die cut elements from the Delicate Pines Bundle, layered to create an eye-catching seasonal design. This nature-inspired winter holiday palette is ideal for rustic cards, DIY ornaments, and scrapbook pages. Crafters could also pair this winter holiday palette with white accents or silver embossing powder for a frosty look.

Hearth & Pine Christmas Color Palette

Create cozy holiday vibes with this Christmas color palette that uses shades of greens and browns. This natural color combo works well for rustic packaging, farmhouse-style decor, or nostalgic gift tags. The example above uses paper from the North Pole Delivery Specialty Designer Series Paper as a backdrop and then layers it with stamped evergreen branches from the Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set to create a festive design. Crafters can also add depth to this color combination by adding natural textures like twine or wood grain embossing to their craft projects.

Sleigh Your Holiday Crafting with These Christmas Color Combinations

Hopefully, these unexpected Christmas color combinations have inspired you to bring a fresh take to your holiday crafting this year. If starting from scratch is intimidating, let Stampin’ Up! take care of some of the work. From coordinating paper suites to stamp and die bundles, we pride ourselves on curating high-quality, coordinating craft supplies that make it easy for crafters of all levels to create beautiful finished projects.

Here are some of our favorite Designer Series Paper collections that you can use as a starting point this holiday season:

Need a little more personalized direction on how to use these festive color schemes in your Christmas crafting? Connect with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator today!