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I created a fun, colorful, and festive Christmas card inspired by my own card that I created last year. It’s always fun to mix and match small stamps from different stamp sets to create my own background.
I combined three stamp sets from Paper Smooches to create my own background: Merry Motifs, Holly Jolly, and Giddy Gumdrops.
I started by drawing an oval shape on my card front using the Hero Arts Nesting Oval Infinity Die and pencil.
Then I stamped the sentiment from the Holly Jolly stamp set and the gingerbread man image from the Giddy Gumdrops stamp set inside the oval frame with Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink on A2 size white cardstock.
Next, I randomly stamped various Christmas images outside the oval frame using Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink while overlapping some images using the masking technique.
After stamping is done, I colored my images with Copic markers and added some dots/dash lines with Uni-Ball White Gel Pen to add interest to some of my colored images.
I stamped the sentiment from the Giddy Gumdrops stamp set with Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink on a piece of white cardstock. Then I cut into a thin strip and mounted the sentiment banner on the card front using foam tape.
I added some interest to some of my images by applying Ranger Star Dust Stickles, Mini Glossy Accents, and Wink of Stella Glitter White Brush.
Video
I made a video tutorial to show you how to make my Christmas card from start to finish. You can watch it above or in HD on YouTube.
Giveaway
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Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Hero Arts(HA). Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you where possible. Thank you so much for your support.
 Paper Smooches Merry Motifs Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PS |
 Paper Smooches Holly Jolly Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PS | EH |
 Paper Smooches Giddy Gumdrops Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PS | EH |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Ranger Star Dust Stickles Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Multiliner Black Shop at: SSS | EH |
 3M Post It Notes Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | MFT | EH |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tombow Removable Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Nesting Oval Dies Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Acrylic Block Set Shop at: AN |
 T-Square Ruler Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Mini Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS |
 Wink of Stella Glitter White Brush Shop at: SSS | EH |
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Jan . 12 . 2021Vivian Foo
So much cuteness!
Dec . 31 . 2017Kathy Mc
You are definitely the Queen of creating your own background papers, May. And, masking besides all the coloring you did? This is fabulous work. Happy New Year
Dec . 30 . 2017Angie Hall
This is a very festive card. I admire your masking prowess. The bright colors and details of the small images really make this card special. Thanks
Dec . 30 . 2017cottagerca
Perfection at coloring your card. Well done!!!
Dec . 29 . 2017Karen Ramsey
Oh wow, what a cute background. You so such a great job using small stamps in this unique way!!
Dec . 29 . 2017Joyce
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dec . 29 . 2017Irene
Amazing card….such a lot of work but totally worth it. Thanks for continuing to inspire me!!
Dec . 28 . 2017Miriam Prantner
Fantastic masking! Love the frame you created for this!
Dec . 27 . 2017Larissa Heskett
SQUEAL!! Just AWESOME!! I just ADORE this FUN Card!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)
Dec . 26 . 2017Kathy J in Ellicott City
Great Card!
Dec . 26 . 2017denisegutshall
What a bright and cheery holiday card! I love how you created a frame with the wonderful images from Paper Smooches!
Dec . 24 . 2017Flo
Cute card. Love the stamped and colored background that you made.
Dec . 23 . 2017Kris Reeves
Perfect coloring May!
Dec . 23 . 2017Tommie Runner
Really cute card, I love the frame you made on the card.
Dec . 21 . 2017Donna Ligon
your card makes me want to bake a batch of gingerbread cookies 🙂
Dec . 21 . 2017Susan T
So Playful. Love your work
Dec . 21 . 2017Kathy O,
What a cheerful card, you must have had fun colouring it.
Dec . 21 . 2017Lindsay S
love the coloring!
Dec . 20 . 2017kgbair2
I love everything you create and this card is certainly no exception. What a fun card! Thank you!
Dec . 20 . 2017Ceal
Adorable card, so bright and fun! great coloring too!
Dec . 18 . 2017sindhu
Bright and beautiful card…
Dec . 18 . 2017Leslie Gladney
What a bright and happy card!
Dec . 18 . 2017Heather DePasquale
You always have great cards. This is one of my favorites so far. Thanks May.
Dec . 17 . 2017Janet Sisk
How fun! Love your collage background made with PS stamps. So cute. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀
Dec . 17 . 2017