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Handmade Christmas cards created with the Alex Syberia Designs Christmas Bouquet Die Set, featuring the Joy and Ho Ho words with tiny Mini Ornament Dies.

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For this set of handmade Christmas cards, I used the Alex Syberia Designs Christmas Bouquet Die Set again, but this time I used it in a different way. Instead of following the bouquet template, I used the individual die-cut pieces more freely to build festive designs around the words Joy and Ho Ho.

The letter dies are included in the Christmas Bouquet Die Set, and they are such a fun addition. I love the word Joy for Christmas cards because it feels classic, simple and full of meaning. Ho Ho is always playful and a little bit funny, so it brings a cheerful, light-hearted feel to the cards.

 I was especially happy with the card shown at the beginning of this post. It has a lovely balance of festive detail, clean design and playful Christmas character.

 

A full list of all the materials used to create these cards is included at the end of this post.

Materials used in these cards

1. Christmas Bouquet Die Set by Alex Syberia
2. Mini Ornament Dies by Alex Syberia
3. Running Writing Text by The Greetery
4. Sentiment Stamp, Christmas by Darkroom Door
5. Other sundry text stamps
6. Snowflake Embossing Folder by Spellbinders, Simon Hurley
7. Impasto Embossing Folder by Stampin Up

Christmas Bouquet Cards with Alex Syberia Designs Die Set

Handmade Christmas bouquet cards created with the Alex Syberia Designs Christmas Bouquet Die Set, featuring layered florals, leaves, stems and striking dark backgrounds.

Dear Bloggers,

This set of handmade Christmas cards was created using the Alex Syberia Designs Christmas Bouquet Die Set. It is such a beautiful die set and really sets you up for success, as it includes a helpful template to guide the placement of all the die-cut pieces.

The bouquet is large and full of lovely details, including beautifully shaped flowers, buds, leaves and stems. The set also includes a shadow die, which makes it easy to create extra depth and definition behind the floral arrangement.

If you would like to see other cards using these die cuts without he template please see my next post.

For these cards, the Christmas bouquet was placed mainly on black backgrounds because the contrast felt very striking. The bright festive florals really stand out against the darker cardstock, giving the cards a bold and elegant look. However, this design would work beautifully with almost any background colour, from soft neutrals to classic Christmas reds, greens or metallics.

In this example, I used a white background with a kraft cardstock shadow behind the bouquet. I also added a white paint splatter for a little extra texture. It was meant to be quite subtle, but I went a bit heavier than planned. In the end, I actually liked the effect, as the stronger splatter gives the card a more handmade, snowy feel.

This is a gorgeous die set for festive cardmaking, especially if you enjoy layered die cuts, floral Christmas cards and handmade cards with a polished finish.

A full list of all the materials used to create these cards is included at the end of this post.

Materials Used to Create These Cards

1. Alex Syberia Christmas Bouquet Die Set

2. Black, white and Kraft Cardstock

3. Dilute white paint to splatter

4. Sundry Christmas Sentiments and embellishments.

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Handmade Christmas Tree Cards with Alex Syberia Designs Mini Ornament Dies

A cheerful set of handmade Christmas tree cards decorated with Alex Syberia Designs Mini Ornament Dies, including tiny Santa and reindeer details.

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This set of handmade Christmas cards features the Alex Syberia Designs Christmas Tree Die decorated with the gorgeous Alex Syberia Designs Mini Ornament Dies.

I absolutely loved using the little ornament dies on these cards. The tiny Santa and reindeer are especially adorable and add so much character to the Christmas trees. They make each card feel playful, festive, and full of handmade charm.

 The Christmas tree die is such a lovely base for festive cardmaking because it is simple, bold, and easy to decorate in different ways. Adding the mini ornaments brings the trees to life and gives the cards a sweet, fun look without making them feel too busy.

These cards would be perfect for Christmas cardmaking, festive papercraft inspiration, or anyone who loves die cutting and handmade holiday cards. I love how the same tree design can be used across a set while still making each card feel a little different.

See the supplies used to make these cards at the end of the post.

Supplies Used

1. Festive Tree and Wreath by Alex Syberia Designs

2. Mini Ornament Dies by Alex Syberia Designs

3  Gold Cardstock by Spellbinders

4. Spellbinders Sparkling Snow 3D Embossing Folder by Simon Hurley

5. Darkroom Door Sentiment Stamp, Christmas

6. Gold Embossing Powder by Ranger

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Festive Christmas Cards with Alex Syberia Designs Tree, Wreath and Mini Ornament Dies

Handmade Christmas cards featuring the Alex Syberia Designs Festive Tree and Wreath Die Set, decorated with the sweetest Mini Ornament Dies.

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There is something so joyful about making Christmas cards, and this set was an absolute delight to create. These handmade cards feature the Alex Syberia Designs Festive Tree and Wreath Die Set, along with the adorable Alex Syberia Designs Mini Ornament Dies.

The little ornament die set completely stole my heart, especially the tiny Santa and reindeer. They add such a playful, festive touch and instantly make the cards feel cheerful and full of Christmas charm.

I seem to make a wreath card every year, so clearly I still cannot get enough of them. This wreath is simple, slightly chunky, and very cute. It has a lovely handmade feel and looks beautiful decorated with the mini ornaments. The extra little details bring the whole design to life without making it feel too busy.

I love how these cards combine classic Christmas shapes with a fun, modern papercraft style. The festive tree and wreath designs are easy to decorate in different ways, so they would be perfect for making a coordinated batch of Christmas cards while still giving each one its own personality.

These dies are a lovely choice for anyone who enjoys handmade Christmas cards, die cutting, cardmaking, and festive papercraft projects.

I also made a set of cards using the Christmas Tree from the set.  Have a look at these in the next post.

See the list of materials used to make these cards, at the end of this post.

Supplies Used

1. Festive Tree and Wreath by Alex Syberia Designs

2. Mini Ornament Dies by Alex Syberia Designs

3  Opposites attract Holiday Stamp and Die Set by The Greetery

4. Spellbinders Sparkling Snow 3D Embossing Folder by Simon Hurley

5. Darkroom Door Sentiment Stamp, Christmas

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Handmade Christmas Table Tags with Stampin’ Up! Patterned Tag Dies

Handmade Christmas table tags created with Stampin’ Up! Patterned Tag Dies and The Greetery Fit to Be Tied Bow, tucked into festive Santa holders.

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For our Christmas table, I made a set of coordinating handmade tags for all 18 family members joining us for Christmas lunch. These little tags were created using the Stampin’ Up! Patterned Tag Dies and The Greetery Fit to Be Tied Bow.

I wanted the tags to feel festive, coordinated and special, without making the table look too busy. The patterned tag dies gave each place card a lovely decorative base, while the bow added a sweet finishing touch.

Once the tags were finished, I slipped them into the little Santa holders that I have had for years. They looked so cheerful sitting around the table and made each place setting feel personal and handmade.

These Christmas table tags were a lovely way to add a bit of papercraft to our family celebration. They would also work beautifully as gift tags, place cards, table decorations or keepsakes for a festive gathering.

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Tim Holtz Christmas Colorize Dies Series Post 5 | Mixed Media Christmas Cards Featuring Harvey and Glitter Texture Paste.

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Harvey takes centre stage on tartan patterned paper in this mixed media Christmas card, with glitter texture paste adding sparkle and Festive Gatherings foliage tucked under his arm. A layered bow from The Greetery’s Fit to Be Tied dies, machine stitching, and warm gold cardstock bring the whole design together

Behind the Feature Card and More

For this card, Harvey is standing on tartan patterned paper, which instantly adds a cosy, traditional Christmas feel. To introduce some texture and sparkle, I used glitter texture paste through the Tim Holtz Mini Layering Stencil Set 54, creating a subtle but eye-catching background detail.

I tucked berries and twigs from the Tim Holtz Festive Gatherings die set under Harvey’s arm to give him a festive flourish, then added a bow in the top right-hand corner using Fit to Be Tied dies by The Greetery. A little machine stitching adds extra interest and helps frame the design.

To finish it all off, I layered the card with gold cardstock by Spellbinders, which brings warmth and a touch of elegance to the overall look.

For the second card, Harvey is resting on Tim Holtz’s layered stripes, and I love how the red and gold work together to create a rich, festive base. A layered candy cane appears again, along with a light dusting of snow and a beautifully detailed branch from the Festive Gatherings die set by Tim Holtz for Sizzix.

Once again, standing Harvey on a sentiment helped to ground the design and bring all the elements together.

If you would like to see the other posts in this series, please see the links at the bottom of the page.

Links to more cards in this series.

Creating Mixed Media Christmas Cards with Harvey

Mixed Media Christmas Cards Featuring Harvey in the Snow

Bells, Bows and Wreaths: Handmade Christmas Cards withTim Holtz Colorize Yuletide Wreath Dies

My Favourite Cards in My Tim Holtz Colorize Dies Christmas Series – Harvey & Yuletide Wreath

Tim Holtz Colorize Dies Christmas Cards Series | Harvey & Yuletide Wreath

I still have many more Harvey cards to show you, but sadly I became a little over-zealous when adding the snow and wasn’t happy with the results. With time pressure looming to get my cards posted, and after making 36 Harveys, I’ll admit I was feeling a bit over Harvey at that point.

Those cards have now been carefully tucked away in my cupboard, ready to be resurrected… hopefully sooner rather than later.

Materials and Supplies Used

Card 1

Tim Holtz Colorize Die, 'Harvey' by Sizzix

Tim Holtz, 'Festive Gatherings Die' by Sizzix

Tim Holtz Collection, Mini Layering Stencil Set 54 for Stampers Anonymous

Glitter Texture paste

Gold Cardstock by Spellbinders

Card 2

Tim Holtz Colorize Die, 'Harvey' by Sizzix

Tim Holtz, 'Festive Gatherings Die' by Sizzix

Tim Holtz Colorize Die, 'Yuletide Wreath' by Sizzix

Tim Holtz, Layered Plaid' dies by Sizzix

Fit To Be Tied' by The Greetery.

Gold Cardstock by Spellbinders

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Christmas Tree Card made using Paper Inlay Technique. | Concord and 9th Tree Lot Inlay Die

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What a beautiful field of Christmas trees you can create using the Concord & 9th Tree Lot Inlay Die. The paper inlay and pierced details create a clean, graphic design with flat elegance — a modern, minimalist look without bulk.

Behind the Featured Card and More

 

Paper inlay is a lovely technique. I find it quite meditative, and it’s so satisfying watching all those little puzzle pieces come together. You do need to be mindful not to throw any of the tiny pieces away when die cutting, but before long you’ll recognise exactly which bits need to be kept. All I can say is that making these cards is very addictive.

I used six different colours for each card and constantly seemed to have pieces left over. I’d cut more to finish the next section of trees, only to end up with extras again—and so the process continued on and on. That’s how I ended up with 17 cards when I’d only really intended to make eight. I’ve shared nine of my favourites here; the others, which feature larger amounts of gold cardstock, were tricky to photograph due to the reflections—so I’ll leave those to your imagination.

✂️ Paper Inlay Tips & Tricks

🧩 Keep every tiny piece

Those little off-cuts matter! Don’t clear your desk too quickly—some shapes look like scraps but are essential later.

🗂️ Work one colour at a time
Finish all the pieces in one colour before moving on. It keeps your sanity intact 😄

📦 Use a scrap tray or lid
Pop tiny die-cuts into a shallow dish, lid, or tray so they don’t vanish into the crafting abyss.

🧷 Tweezers are your best friend. Needle nose tweezers are my favourite.

🧴 Use adhesive sparingly – A fine-tip glue applicator or glue pen helps prevent ooze and warped paper. Even better, skip glue altogether. Apply double-sided tape to the back of your coloured cardstock before die cutting. This ensures all the edges of your inlay pieces are fully adhered, sitting beautifully flat and secure in place

⏳ Be patient and slow down
Paper inlay is meditative 🧘‍♀️—rushing can lead to misalignment. 

❤️ Embrace the addiction

Paper inlay is oddly satisfying—and yes, it will multiply your card count!

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