Featuring the Christmas Cracker Die Set + Dimpled Embossing Folder
The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty, and Spellbinders’ new Christmas releases make it so much fun! Today I’m sharing a festive card I created with the Christmas Cracker Die Set from Yana’s Christmas Collection and the Dimpled 3D Embossing Folder from Suzanne Hue’s Texture and Foliage Collection.
Along the way, I’ll walk you through 4 tried-and-true tips that will make your holiday cardmaking easier, more enjoyable, and more beautiful.
Tip 1: Use Quality Cardstock
The foundation of any good die cut is quality cardstock. Thin or flimsy paper isn’t substantial enough for die cutting. For this project, I used Spellbinders’ Color Wheel Cardstock—which is heavyweight, smooth, and cuts like butter.
- Color Wheel Cardstock – 5 sheets of each color
- 48 Color Colorwheel Sampler – 1 sheet of each color
Here are some of the gorgeous shades I pulled:
- 🌊 Cascade
- 💜 Fairy Tale
- 🌸 Lavender & Lilac
- 🌞 Beeswax
- 🍊 Carrot
- 🍎 Pomegranate
- 🌿 Peridot & Rainforest
Together these created a vibrant, cheerful, and slightly unexpected holiday palette.
Tip 2: Swatch Your Cardstock
Having your cardstock organized and swatched makes choosing colors so much faster. I’ll link HERE to a post where I go into detail on how I keep my swatches handy and easy to use.
For this project, I flipped through my swatches until I landed on the perfect non-traditional holiday mix. Seeing them side by side helped me visualize how the colors would work layered on the Christmas cracker.
Products Used:
- Color Wheel Collection by Spellbinders
- ColorWheel Swatching Petals
- Color Swatch Names Clear Stamp Set
- Book Rings
Tip 3: Use Color Inspiration
When in doubt, let a color system do the heavy lifting! For this card, I turned to Color Cubes Volume 2, specifically palette card #252, which inspired the purple, red, orange, yellow, blue color mix. I also own Volume 1. You can find the Color Cubes Bundle HERE.
I’ll also link to a previous blog post that features Spellbinders’ Color Deck System, another fabulous way to spark ideas when you feel stuck or want to try something different.
Click HERE if you’d like to see another Christmas Card using the same #252 Color Cubes palette card.
Tip 4: Add Texture and Dimension
Flat die cuts are nice, but texture and lift make a card pop. For this background, I embossed a panel with the new Dimpled 3D Embossing Folder—a subtle yet impactful pattern that catches the light beautifully.
I also used foam squares behind some of the cracker die cuts to add depth and shadow. Craft foam also works great, especially on larger die cuts. The best glue for smaller die cuts is Bearly Glue. I love the fine nozzle! Simple details like these can make your handmade card feel polished and professional.
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