Hi crafty friends, for today’s blog hop I’m sharing easy Xmas card ideas using new supplies from the Simon Says Stamp Holiday Sparkle Release.
I’m also sharing a super easy and fun technique to add texture, sparkle and interest to any papercraft project ( video available on my Instagram here )
Featuring The New:
- Playful Penguin Wafer Die
- Winter Berries Embossing Folder
- Sentiments stripes Missing You at Holiday
- Luxe Glitter Cardstock.
Xmas Card Ideas
I love adding colour to white cardstock using inks, paints, or metallic mediums because this allows me to easily add l value and a personalized touch to my projects.
Cards Recipe
Be prepared to add a load of texture and shine. All the supplies chosen have been thought to sparkle!
These cards measure 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ inches – C6 American Standard Size.
Main Supplies
- Layered Playful Penguin Wafer Dies
- Sentiment Strips Missing You At Holidays
- Winter Berries 3D Embossing Folder
- Christmas Foliage Wafer Dies
- Eliza Snowflake Wafer Die
- Snowflake Mandala Wafer Die
Mediums& Inks
- Stamperia Beewax
- Blue Neptune Stardust Metallic Pigment
- Picket Fence Distress Oxide Spray
- Broken China Distress Spray Stain
- Speckled Egg Distress Oxide Spray
- Nuvo Light Mist Spray Bottle
- White acrylic paint in the Stamperia CREATE HAPPINESS 2 Allegro Acrylic Paint Kit
- Starry Colors ( metallic watercolour paints)
Paper
- In my Instagram reel here you can appreciate the beauty of the new Luxe Glitter Cardstock, a stunning thick shimmering holographic cardstock. I die-cut the black part of the penguins out of it. I love it!!!
- For the background and white die-cuts, I used Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB. Some of the die-cuts were painted or splattered using different mediums.
- Some of the snowflakes were made out of Silver Holographic Cardstock and light blue cardstock
- The card bases are Craft Perfect A2 Card Blanks.
Embellishments
I also added some embellishments from the Simon Says Stamp Sequins Holly Sparkle.
These are gorgeous, the packaging includes opalescent Xmas leaves that change colour when you move them… Beautiful!
** Find the complete supplies list at the bottom of this post.
The Cardmaking Process
- First, I embossed a white background panel using the new Winter Berries Embossing Folder.
- Then, I applied Beeswax over the raised areas of the embossed panels.
- The Beeswax will resist any water-based medium you apply over.
- So I sprayed the panels using Picket Fence, Broken China, and Speckled Egg Distress Sprays.
- Next, I sprayed water to activate the inks and blend them.
- I used a heat tool to dry the panels quickly but leave them air-dry if you have time and patience.
Once the panels were dry, I splatter them using gold watercolour paint, white acrylic paint, and dark blue paint mixed with water.
I die-cut different elements such as snowflakes, Xmas leaves, and the penguin belly out of different cardstock colours.
It looks like a lot but each card has 7 die cuts in total, all of them super easy and quick to cut.
To finish, I just layered them up and stuck them together using Foam Squares Adhesives and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to stick them in place).
These cards were easy to make and they look cute, full of life, and so arty!!! I hope to have encouraged you to give this a try.
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That’s all for today.
Thanks for stopping by.
X Bibi
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OMGosh – the penguin die cut from the black luxe glitter paper – brilliant. What a way to really step up that character 😀
Lots of detail on this card makes it that much more special
Aww, that’s fun! I was hoping to see more inspiration with this sliding penguin. 🙂 TFS!
You created a wonderful background for this cute pengiun.
wow I love your use of the penguin die, such a fun card.
Who doesn’t love a sparkly penguin ?!?! He’s simply adorable! And the card is stunning!
Love that sparkly penguin 🐧 Great card💜🤍❄️
Love the penguin. marvelous card.
thanks for sharing
The penguin is so cute
The goog-ly eye on the penguin… how fun to open that card!
This card looks Amazing, I love the embossing folder and the colors used.
You made this penguin darling. I love to shying away from texture on the front of cards too. Gorgeous!
Sweet penguin card!
Your penguin cards are just too cute! Those googlie eyes really add to the playfulness of the penguins. Thank you for the inspiration today.
Love the card so cute and wintery.
Love the texture and all that sparkle on your card. And that penguin is adorable!
I like how you made him sparkly, like he’s wet. Really great look
What a beautiful card! I love penguins!
Another gorgeous creation by Bibi! Love this card! Thank you for sharing!
Amazing beautiful cards! That holographic glitter cardstock you used on the penguin is to die for!! Need to get my hands on some of that!
Cute card!
Thanks for sharing.
Those penguins are so darn cute! Love the sparkle you added to it as well.
So adorable!!! I love those cute penguins!!!
I love the layers, backgrounds and textures! TOO CUTE!
Crazy Eyes! LOL. She is a beauty to behold, in her sparkly black evening gown. She must be headed to an elegant party. I bet her mate is wearing a tuxedo…
It’s like you know my granddaughter personally with this penguin card!! So cute~
Hi Bibi! This is darling! I’m a sucker for penguins!!
I like the sparkly coat your penguin has. That’s given me an idea on how to gussy up my own penguin stamp.
Such a fun card! Love all the sparkle. thanks for sharing!
Such a fantastic background you created for the cute penguin. I love the black sparkly paper you used to die cut the penguin. Terrific card ❤
The penguin really sparkles, what a great example of what can be achieved with specialty papers! Wonderful techniques, made me think about new ways to try out new products.
What a cute little penguin! I love the sequin colors.
Wow! Not sure that I could ever achieve this level of art, but you make me want to try
Glad you used the penguin!
Adorable cards.
Gorgeous backgrounds for these sweet penguins!
What a lovely cards. I love that penguin die.
The Penguin will be a hit fiir recipient.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Such a gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing.
Adorable cards!!!! I love all of the sparkle and shine!!! Your glittery penguins are Fantastic!!!
super fun and playful cards.
He’s so sparkly! I love it!
Great cards, love the penguins!
Such a fun card – love the glitter penguin!
What a fantastic card! It looks so complicated but your step by step instructions encourage me that I could also make something similar. And that penguin is so so cute! Love his sparkly parts.
These are so sweet!
What a cute penguin! I love how you created the background!
So sweet and sparkly! Love the precious little penguin.
Love playful penguins. I would use them for winter cards as well as holiday.
Cute stuff!
Beautiful card
I love the penguin! The background is beautiful!
Such a fun card! Love the textures!
Love the layering and textures! The penguin is adorable!
What a great card! I love the penguin! Thanks for sharing!
So pretty & festive! Reminds me of the penguins in Mary Poppins. 😊❤️
I love everything about this card!
Love that blue, wintery background for the penguins. The holiday sequin mix is really pretty too and I need to grab 🙂
Your card is amazing–so many layers, textures and colors! I love it! The detail–and bees wax? Have not ever done that but what a neat effect. Thanks for the terrific inspiration.
The penguin has a glittery tuxedo look! Love this background, what amazing color!
Interesting use of the embossing folder background. I can’t wait to try the beeswax!
The penguin on the gorgeous background is fun.
Your background is fabulous on this card. Ever so pretty.
What a fun penguin! super cute card!
So beautiful!
I like penguins! So cute! I had to get a throw blanket to warm up. Perfect icy background.
ha… that belly flop Penguin is so cute. faraway hugs is a great sentiment too. really cute cards!
I love the background and all the sparkly texture in the clustering you did. This is too cute!
so much texture and dimension. Lovely card. This is the first I’ve ever heard of using beeswax!
Fun card! who doesn’t giggle at those crazy eyes…whimsical! I love your icy background
So cute, Bibi, I love all the layering elements and – of course – the sparkle!
You make it look so easy. Very cute card.
I love your penguin on it’s belly! such a beautiful background design!
Great card-so different and original. I enjoyed the Instagram short showing all the techniques. Thanks.
Adorable penguin! And I love all the texture so much!
So much detail and sparkle – thanks for sharing
Cute card.
The penguins are adorable, but your backgrounds are amazing! I love the technique and have used it a lot on earlier makes, making paint my resist. Need to try this! Thanks for all your hard work and these amazing inspiring cards!
Love the penguin and the adorable cards you made with him. So much texture. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love penguins. Such a nice card
Love the card. I love all the texture, layering, and glitter. I love the winter berries background and the fruitful berries die cuts. I love the black glitter for the penguin body.
Such a pretty card! I just love the sparkling penguin back! All the colors and snowflakes are a perfect background!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful card making techniques. I look forward to your next creation!
so creative and beautiful!