Christmas Cards

9 Christmas Cards That Were Shockingly Fast to Make!

August 04, 20261 min read

Need to make a stack of Christmas cards without spending hours at your craft table? In this tutorial, I'll show you how I created 9 handmade Christmas cards using just 9 simple layouts, coordinating products, and a few clever time-saving techniques. You'll discover how layering, card sketches, dimensional embellishments, and planning ahead can help you create festive cards quickly—while still looking beautifully detailed. Best of all, many of these ideas work with supplies you already have in your craft room.

🛠️ Tools & Supplies Used

🍬 Candy Stripe Alternatives

🍭 Lots of Stripes Etched Dies
🎄 Candy Cane Stripes BetterPress Plate
🍬 Peppermint Twist BetterPress Plate
📏 Stripe Right Etched Dies

🎅 Spellbinders Dear Santa Collection

🎁 Dear Santa Die Bundle
📖 Dear Santa 12" × 12" Paper Pack
💌 Dear Santa – Letters to Santa Cardstock Embellishments
🎄 Dear Santa Christmas Trees Dimensional Stickers
🎀 Dear Santa Ornaments Dimensional Stickers
🐦 Dear Santa Festive Birds Dimensional Stickers
🌺 Dear Santa Poinsettias Dimensional Stickers
Dear Santa Epoxy Embellishments
📮 Dear Santa Postage Stamp Washi Tape
🎁 Dear Santa 2026 Annual Holiday Mega Kit

⭐ Spellbinders Clubs

📦 Spellbinders Club Kits

🧰 Adhesives & Dimension

📐 Scotch Foam Tape

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