Today I’m sharing a playful Christmas elf card that combines bold colors, a cheeky sentiment, and a versatile foiled background. Even better—I filmed the entire process so you can craft along step by step.
I have a list of key supplies used below the video.
👉 Or Watch the full video tutorial here!
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Key Products Used:
- Celebration LetterPress + Foil Plates
- Sassy Elf Costume Fancy Dies
- White Foil
- Glimmer Hot Foil System
- Platinum 6 Machine
- Scout Diecutting Machine
- ColorWheel Cardstock
- Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies
- Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies
- Crystal Katana pick up tool
- A2 Top Fold Card Bases
- Magnetic Storage Pockets
The Background – Snow or Confetti, You Choose!
I started with the Hero Arts Celebration Press Plate (part of the Yule Fuel Collection). I love how versatile this plate is—it looks like snowflakes when foiled in white but could also become a confetti background in bright colors. For this project, I went snowy, since my elf needed a winter wonderland to stand in.
The Sassy Elf
Next came my focal point: a die cut elf from the Yule Fuel Collection. He’s cheeky, a little silly, and absolutely festive. To give him personality, I used ColorWheel Cardstock in:
- Cascade (blue)
- Dahlia (pink)
- Fern (green)
The mix of colors makes him bold and fun—perfect for standing out against the snowy background.
You might also enjoy my post on how to Mass Produce Christmas Cards.
The Cheeky Sentiment
Every good elf needs a punchline, and this one couldn’t be better:
“OMG! Santa!”
The die cut letters are crisp, bright, and perfectly straight across the card front (in the video, I share my favorite tip for gluing letters evenly every time).
Watch the Video Tutorial
And in my video, I show you:
- Exactly how I foiled the Celebration Press Plate
- How to glue tricky die cut letters so they’re straight and evenly spaced
- My step-by-step process for putting the whole card together
Or Watch the full video tutorial here!
Trust me—you’ll be smiling the whole time you make this card.
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