Deck the halls. A handwritten holiday note is all the more special when sent as a handmade card.
Materials (top left)pencilmagnolia-leaf templategreen construction paper (2 shades)scissors6½" x 11" white card stock (folded in half)glue dotsself-adhesive rhinestones Directions1 Using a pencil, trace the magnolia-leaf template onto two shades of green construction paper (we used about 50 leaves). Using scissors, cut out the leaves and fold each one in half lengthwise to create dimension. 2 Draw a 3½" square centred on the front of the folded card stock. Layer the magnolia leaves to form a wreath, attaching the leaves with glue dots in alternating directions to create a full, lush effect. Cassadiva: My Homemade Christmas Cards - 2011. This year I decided to make my own Christmas cards.
I have never done card-making before, so I started planning really early, to ensure that it didn't turn into a massive project that was more of a headache than a pleasure! Despite what you may think, I don't see myself as very creative. I am good at taking other people's ideas and adapting them, but coming up with my own ideas is not really something that comes easily to me! So, I searched for ideas in my favourite online place for inspiration - Pinterest! You can see my Christmas Cards inspiration board here. Lucy's Cards: Christmas Swirls. I've been playing with some new Hero Arts digikits, and creating some super simple Christmas cards.
These cards would be great for mass production as they are so easy to produce. I added lots of shiny silver gemstones... they make perfect baubles. Hope you are having as enjoyable and restful a weekend as me. :) Supplies. 3-D Christmas Tree Card - Martha Stewart Holiday & Seasonal Crafts.