Embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime

Hi fellow crafters! Thanks for all your comments and kind words on my YouTube videos and for letting me know you would like to see more fun fold card ideas. Today I have just that - a fun fold Christmas card. As I played around with the layout I realized that this idea could easily be converted into a gift card holder too. Do you want to see how?

What gives this card idea a Christmas feel is the Boughs of Holly paper. These beautiful papers embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime with poinsettia, holly, and evergreen motifs. I am going to show you how to use two of these patterns to make a Christmas card that can easily be converted to a gift card holder.

Celebrate the season with the elegant Leaves of Holly stamp set. From simple touches to elaborate designs, garnish your seasonal cards, tags, and gift boxes with this classic Christmastime foliage. You can stamp either the base leaf stamp or detailed leaf stamp alone for quick greenery. Or take advantage of the Two-Step design to create images with added texture and dimension. Try out different color combinations on your leaves and berries to create beautiful boughs of holly. Make beautiful crafts, “From Our Home to Yours” and spread the “Peace & Joy” of the season.

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I have shared a lot of projects using this amazing bundle and I hope by now you see what a GREAT value it is. Need more convincing? Then try this idea!

Here's how to make this fun fold (gift card holder!) card at home - and don't miss my video tutorial below:

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Leaves of Holly Bundle (159608)

Ink: Real Red

Card Stock and cutting dimensions:
    Real Red: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    Shaded Spruce: 2 7/8" x 1 1/8"
    Basic White: 2 3/4" x 1"; 9 3/4" x 4 1/4"
    Boughs of Holly: 5 1/4" x 4"; 4" x 3"; for gift card holder (2" x 4")

Misc: Simply Scored; Stampin' Seal; embellishments if desired

Here's my video, be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas.