Today’s handmade Christmas card ideas include both 5×7 cards and standard A2 card sizes. My daughter, Gina Hawley, and I have SIX (6) cards to showcase your favorite patterned paper!
This unique z fold pop up block card uses those scraps of designer paper in a great way. Whether looking for handmade Christmas card ideas, cards for friends or birthday cards, today’s fun fold is one they’ll love to display.
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Handmade Christmas Card Ideas | Video
This card folds flat for mailing and we’ve created them this fun fold in both 5×7 cards and A2 card layouts. This inside pop up card will show off all those amazing designer papers!
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Handmade Christmas Card Ideas | Mistletoe Magic
With a plethora of stamp sets, I resisted purchasing the Mistletoe Magic Bundle until recently – and I could kick myself!
The Bundle pairs perfectly with so many designer papers this year but the Painted Christmas papers are among my favorites since the bold patterns allow you to show off the patterns with ease.
Each of the blocks can be decorated with designer paper (or a small area for words or images!). The card folds flat for mailing – another bonus!
The Stampin’ Blends Markers cant take any simple image to a professional level. Check out my YouTube playlist on using these alcohol-based markers by CLICKING HERE.
Wondering where you can add a personal note or family Christmas photo? Turn the card over and add a layer of cardstock!
Seal of Approval
Winter images are not only for Christmastime but kids love them year-round. Consider adding the adorable seal images from this stamp set to birthday cards.
The beautiful blue hues in the Sun Prints designer series papers are perfect for water and outdoor scenes. Stampin’ Up!’s double-sided papers have a theme on one side and the reverse provides colors and patterns that can be used all year long.
These Distinktive images appear real due to Stampin’ Up!’s patent design. The textures are built right into the image for instant realism – no coloring required!
The small pop up blocks house the tree and alternating blocks of patterned papers. They are both eye catching and fun to create.
Sending Smiles 5″ x 7″ Card
This 5×7 card layouts provide more space for everything! And honestly, I’m getting hooked on this size. Consider bold images and greetings to play up all that extra space.
The Sending Smiles Bundle (stamp set + coordinating dies) include a variety of floral images, all of which are easy to create. Clear photopolymer stamps make alignment simple.
If coordinating dies weren’t enough, don’t miss the added bonus of the greeting dies in this Bundle. Mix and match the “sending” die to the various greetings in the stamp set for cards of every occasion.
Handmade Christmas Card Ideas | Sweetest Christmas
While there are stamps and dies for these striking candy canes (Sweet Candy Cane Bundle), Gina didn’t own it so she put that fabulous designer paper to use.
Simple, bold patterns in this paper are easily cut out and assembled for this focal point. Clustered together and cinched with a ruffled bow allows the side panel to POP on this patterned paper.
The backside of these double-sided papers are neutral enough that they can be added to birthday cards and scrapbook pages all year long!
Happiness Abounds
Flowers anyone? You can’t go wrong with a beautiful floral stamp set – and can we have too many? We think not! The Happiness Abounds Bundle (page 109 in the annual catalog) includes floral, greenery and 7 greetings/sentiments with a gorgeous font.
Gina also used the Stampin’ Blends alcohol based markers for these flowers. She carefully coordinated the color palette to the designer paper which makes designing projects easier.
What color would you choose for your flowers? We’d love to know. Leave a comment!
He’s The Man
We assume you need more masculine cards, like we do, and this one’s perfect for a quick fun fold idea!
Would you believe this amazing card doesn’t have one stamped image? The incredible He’s the Man Designer Series Paper includes not only double-sided pattern paper but two (2) 12″ x 12″ sheets of colored die cut images.
Gina played up the rustic feel of this card theme by adding the Rustic Metallic Dots. Glue Dots are already on the back of each embellishment which makes them easy to add.
Click on the red tutorial box below to view and/or download the card measurements and the supplies. Click on any product in the download and it will redirected to my online store where you can view them larger and/or add them to your cart. I offer exclusive and generous online ordering REWARDS, too!
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Great card, love what yo do. Cheers Lyn fram Australia
Lyn thank you so much and for viewing!
Lisa, I just love your work! Thank you for sharing these beautiful designs with us. I also enjoy your videos and love it when Gina joins in.
Blessings to you both!
Cheryll so happy you could stop by to watch!! Thank you so much for your kind comments!!
What a great card fold. Thank you for sharing.
Christine happy you like this fun card!! Thanks for visiting!!
Love this Card. Got to block 3 on the 5 x 7 version and the scoring measurements are missing.
Love your help!
Jenny (Australia)
Jenny thank you for watching!! Sorry for the mistake on the project sheet. It has been corrected. Please download the correct one!
Love the video cards are beautiful can not wait to try them
Janis thrilled you like the cards!! Enjoy making yours! Many thanks for watching!!
You two are wonderful to watch, and I love your cards. I was surprised to see that you included a 5 x 7 too! This is such a fun card–one that can be used for any time of the year. If it’s turned 90 degrees, it could be decorated as a birthday cake. You and Gina are so inspiring. Thanks for sharing these beauties with us.
Carol thank you so much for your kind comments and for visiting!! Great idea for the birthday card!!
I love the cards. I would like to get the measurement for the 5 x 7. I would like to get more information on how to download. Not soo computer savy. It would be nice if you can make a double version
Annabella thank you for viewing!! In YouTube Under all my video’s click the show more (if on an IPad/Iphone there is a tiny arrow to the far right under the video to click) Under the description there are several links. Here is the one for this video under the Project Information section:
💌 Cutting Dimensions & Supply List: https://bit.ly/3eYGNQ0
Scroll down through the pictures to find a long red box that reads Download Project Sheet. Click this box for the Project Sheet/Template. Hope this helps!!
Wow! I love this design and the all the examples you showed. I’ll have to watch the video to be sure I can make it. Enjoy your day!
Hilda thank you for stopping by!! Replay the video and stop with each step to stamp with me!! You can do it!!
I can not find the cutting dimensions and the supply list.
Kathy many thanks for visiting!! In YouTube Under all my video’s click the show more (if on an IPad/Iphone there is a tiny arrow to the far right under the video to click) Under the description there are several links. Here is the one for this video under the Project Information section:
💌 Cutting Dimensions & Supply List: https://bit.ly/3eYGNQ0
Scroll down through the pictures to find a long red box that reads Download Project Sheet. Click this box for the Project Sheet/Template. Hope this helps!!
Found it!!!!!!!! Thank you.
Kathy, Awesome!!
Love the cards
Gail thank you so much for stopping by to watch!! Thrilled you like the cards!!
HI! Love your tutorials. You two are so cute together and make it fun to watch your videos. My question is: how do I find the $1/page tutorials for this project? I went to your tutorials page but it was not there. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with the rest of us (we aspire to be like “Lisa.”)
Vee thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!! Here is the link for the free project sheet for this video that is under the video:
💌 Cutting Dimensions & Supply List: https://bit.ly/3eYGNQ0 Scroll down through the pictures to find a long red box that reads Download Project Sheet. Click this box for the Project Sheet/Template. Hope this helps!! Also, here is the link to my PDF library to purchase tutorials: https://lisasstampstudio.com/pdf-tutorials
Love you’re cards would like instructions
Lynn thank you so much for stopping by to watch!! The project sheet is below the video!! Here is the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUBi_55vETJurjdAx2dQMXBFt9QDQZhu/view
I love this card!! It is so fun to make.🙂 It is always so fun to watch you and Gina create together! Your tutorials are always so helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Pam thank you for visiting this video!! Happy to have you watch! Thrilled you like the card!! We love to stamp together!!
I love how you give so many ways to use each card design. Thank you for such beautiful cards.
Pam thank you so much for tuning in to watch and for your kind comments!! Thrilled you like the cards!!
Love the cards, but can I make a suggestion. Having 2 people talking is very confusing. Also you only gave size of the base and not the blocks.
Linda many thanks for stopping by to watch!! I do videos with my daughter on occasion, and we get excited! Sorry when doing a Live there is no way to edit. As we say all the measurements are in the free project sheet below the video (I do provide one with every video I do). Here is the one for this video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUBi_55vETJurjdAx2dQMXBFt9QDQZhu/view
Hope this helps!!
I really enjoyed watching this video. With regard to the project sheet, is it just the A2 instructions? Where would the 5×7 measurements be found? Thanks very much.
Hi Rhonda, if you could email this question to lisa@lisasstampstudio.com, we will get back with you as soon as possible! Thanks for watching!
Linda thank you so much for visiting this video!! I do a video with my daughter on occasion, and we do get excited!! Sorry, when doing a Live there is no editing. As we say there is a free project sheet with all dimensions below the video (I do provide this with all my videos). Here is the one for this video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUBi_55vETJurjdAx2dQMXBFt9QDQZhu/view
Hope this helps!!