Hello friends, Lisa here with a Just a Minute {JAM} video for quick inspiration to get you stamping.
It’s never too early to start on your holiday cards, and today, I have a quick and easy design that will have you ready for the season in no time! With a cute Charlie Brown tree and a touch of jingle, these cards are sure to bring out the holiday spirit. Watch the short video for a step-by-step on creating these adorable cards!
Just A Minute {JAM} Session Videos are short videos with simple ideas or techniques to help spark your creativity. These quick ideas do not require much explanation, but seeing them in action can be the perfect inspiration you need for your next project. Watch it on YouTube.
Featured Unity Supplies
Simple Little Wishes USC |
Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC |
Grunge Cuts {tag dies} USC |
Rustic Christmas Paper USC |
Simple Joys
The first card features a charming little tree that gives off major Charlie Brown vibes. I love how the grunge-cut tag pops against a background of twinkling stars pattern paper. The rustic twine bow, complete with a tiny jingle bell, adds a festive but delicate touch—perfect for hand-delivering to someone special.
What Makes This Card Special
- The sweet little tree: The simple, nostalgic feel of this tree adds a cozy, minimalist charm. It is stamped on pattern paper for an easy way to add some interest behind the tree.
- Die-cut tag: Love how the delicate die cuts around the edges create texture and dimension. I love how the grunge cut tags work for both clean and simple or grungy designs!
- Rustic touch: The kraft die-cut branches beautifully frame the tag, adding an earthy, natural element to the card’s design. The twine also adds to that rustic feel and is the perfect element to hold that jingle bell.
- Jingle bell embellishment: The jingle bell is adorable but not ideal for mailing—this is a hand-delivery kind of card!
- Simple Copic coloring: Using just a few marker shades, you can bring the tree to life in minutes. The colors add depth without overwhelming the design.
- Copic colors: YG63, YG67, E57, E59, and R29
Bonus Card
If you want to mix things up, try this alternate version! This time, I used a decorative scalloped edge grunge cut die. The same sweet tree takes center stage, but with a “merriest little wishes” sentiment to complete the card. It’s another quick and easy idea to keep your holiday cardmaking stress-free.
Simple Little Changes:
- Change up the Layout: The second card features a beautiful scalloped edge tag at the bottom of the card, adding a softer, more whimsical touch compared to the clean lines of the first card.
- Sentiment placement: Instead of using a small sentiment label like the first card, the second card has the phrase “merriest little wishes” stamped directly onto patterned paper and popped up to balance out the tag.
- Different tag shape: While both cards use tags, the second card opts for a more delicate, lacy tag with die-cut edges, which gives it a more intricate and ornate appearance compared to the simpler tag shape on the first.
Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it! Plus, join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.
Supplies
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Simple Little Wishes USC |
Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC |
Grunge Cuts {tag dies} USC |
Rustic Christmas Paper USC |
Cozy Autumn – Foliage Dies SB |
Neenah Desert Storm 80lb AMZ |
Tuxedo Black SB | AMZ | JO |
Ivory Burlap String AMZ |
Mini Bells Bronze AMZ |
Most Used Tools
MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
MISTI – Original – Black SB |
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
Stamping Tool SB |
Grip Mat 6×6 SB |
Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
Mini Stencil Mat** SB |
Multi-Use Mat SB |
Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
Reverse Tweezers SB |
Glossy Accents SB |
Glue Bottle SB |
Connect Glue SB |
Blending Brushes AMZ |
Mini Blending Brushes AMZ |
Finger Blending Brushes AMZ |
Jewel Picker AMZ |
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ |
Post It Note Tape AMZ |
ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ |
Big Shot SB |
Mini Trimmer SB |
White Pen AMZ |
White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | OTH |
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ |
T rulers AMZ |
Glass Mat SB |
1.5″ block SB | OTH |
Fiskars Trimmer AMZ | JO |