Get Inspo for Quick Holiday Cards with Stamps, Die Cutting, and More!

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of baking, decorating, shopping, and yes, cardmaking! But what if you're running low on time yet still want to send out heartfelt handmade cards before the holiday season rolls around? We've got you covered!

In today’s blog, we’ll be exploring fast and fabulous holiday card ideas using clear stamps, die cut techniques, and other favorite must-have crafting tools! 

In the rush of the festive season, the last thing you want is to be stressed by making a lot of overly complicated cards. If you want to create handmade cards or tags to send to your loved ones, simple yet pretty designs are the key! Here are 6 project photos you can use as inspiration! 

When you first think about the holiday season, maybe snow-laden roofs and charming snowy landscapes come to mind. If that’s the case, you can make a quick and easy handmade card with stencils! Using your favorite inks, blending brushes, and trusty stencils, you can whip up a quick card in a few minutes! 

Abstract Builder Stencil Set 4-in-1

Don’t forget to add your personal flair to your stenciled image, too! If you have some time, add a bit of extra dazzle with some shimmer relief paste, or feel free to experiment with different ink colors as well. 

If you’re more of a layering die set person, then you’re going to love making some cozy holiday scenes with die-cut houses. Not only is a set like this amazing for festive cards, but you can also use it for occasions all year round! Add some charming sentiments and other holiday-themed elements like Christmas trees, lights, and more.

Creative Cuts: Cozy Homes Layering Die Set

Did you know that chickadee birds actually represent joy and faithfulness? This is the perfect messaging that you can incorporate in your handmade cards for the holiday season. Share the charming vibe with these cute feathered friends and pair it with other elements like tree branches, skies, and anything else that’ll bring out that holiday spirit. 

Chickadee Chirps 

What screams holiday season more than elegant bows? There are so many ways you can use a set like this because you can choose to make an embossed background, maybe just add a single bow to complement other elements of your project, or go all-out and use it as your main focal point! Also, don’t forget to use festive color choices like red, green, gold, and silver! 

Elegant Bows 

You don’t always have to go out with a card that has all the elements, an embossed background, stencils, stamps, dies, etc. Sometimes, less is more! If you want to make a beautiful yet classy design, choose one medium and stick to it! For instance, a beautiful layering die set and a sentiment to go with it can be more than enough. 

Timeless Sled Layering Die Set

The holiday season also means fun, festive trees! If you have them in your home during the holidays, you can have them in your handmade greeting cards, too. Not only are they super simple, but they can also make for elegant cards! All you have to do is group them together and add some pretty flourishes like stamps or embossed surfaces, and that’s it. Simple, but stunningly effective! 

Festive Triangles 

Holiday crafting should bring joy, not stress. With the right mix of clear stamps, die cut elements, and basic crafting tools, you can create show-stopping cards even when you’re short on time. All you need is a good array of supplies and some time on your hands to make holiday cards in bulk. 

Glitter Cardstock Set - Moonstone

So head over to your crafting space, prepare your favorite cozy drink, and get inspiration from holiday projects to create your own unique creations with stamps, dies, and more. Have fun and Happy early holiday crafting! 

Q: What is a good holiday card greeting?

A: A good holiday greeting has something that’s visibly holiday-themed, like snow, some ornaments, a sled, or all things glitter! Be sure to add some holiday-themed words or sentiments as well!

Q: What is a short quote for a Christmas card? 

A: Some timeless holiday quotes include ‘Tis the Season’, ‘Merry & Bright’, and ‘Peace & Joy’. You can also get lots of quote ideas from holiday-themed die cut sentiments!

Q: What is a creative alternative to greeting cards? 

A: A great alternative to holiday greeting cards is gift tags, bookmarks, and envelopes! You can also create personalized scrapbooks or memory-keeping layouts that incorporate a festive holiday theme.