Simple Layout For The Holiday Season

Hello my crafty friend, Bonjour!

I’m so excited to share today’s card with you! I’ve had to take a little time away from my craft room after having surgery, but I’m looking at the positive side of things. I have a whole collection of projects that I’ve created over the past few weeks and months, just waiting to be shared. So, while I’m taking it easy and recovering, I have plenty of time to catch up on posting and sharing all that crafty goodness with you!

Riley and I are quite the pair… 4 weeks ago she had surgery and now here we are… with me! I don’t think she minds that I am not a mile a minute and just sitting all day!

Today, I’m featuring a project from this month’s In Color Club, showcasing the beautiful Peaceful Pine In Color paired with the gorgeous 2026–2028 In Color Gingham Designer Series Paper.

There’s something so beautiful about the deep, rich tones of Peaceful Pine, especially when paired with that lovely gingham pattern!

I used the Shining Stars Dies from October’s Product of the Month. But you can you any shape you have…

I incorporated the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Dies, adding a touch of detail and elegance to the design. I also added a sentiment from the Season of Celebration Mix & Match Ephemera Pack for an easy finishing touch.

To complete the card, I added some festive greenery using the Festive Cheer Dies from the Festive Cheer Bundle. The greenery adds just the right amount of texture and brings all the elements together beautifully.

A Christmas Card You Can Make in Multiples!

MEASUREMENTS

Basic White Cardstock 4½” × 11”. Score at 5½”
Peaceful Pine Cardstock to 4 ⅛” × 5 ⅜”
Basic White Cardstock to 4” × 5 ¼”
DSP 3 ½” x 3 ½” (for die cutting)
Basic White 4″ x 4″ (for die cutting and blending)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut a Basic White Cardstock to 4½” × 11”. Score at 5½” for the card base.
Cut a piece of Peaceful Pine Cardstock to 4 ⅛” × 5 ⅜” and add to the card base.
Cut a piece of Basic White Cardstock to 4” × 5 ¼” and die cut a star from the Shining Stars Dies.
Die Cut a DSP star (smaller than the one on the Basic White Cardstock) .
Add Peaceful Pine Ink with a blending brush onto a piece of Basic White Cardstock and die cut the foliage
Die Cut a deer from the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Dies in Basic White Cardstock
Add a sentiment with dimensionals
Make a mini bow with a piece of Linen Thread or other twine you have on hand.
Assemble the card like the image
Embellish with 3 Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins

Featuring Peaceful Pine In Color:

Peaceful Pine

One of my favourite things about this card layout is how easy it is to duplicate. If you need a stack of Christmas cards for the holiday season, this is a wonderful design to recreate.

By combining patterned paper, a few die-cut elements and an ephemera sentiment, you can create beautiful handmade cards without spending hours on each one.

Sometimes simple really is best!

Would you use Peaceful Pine for your Christmas cards this year? I’d love to hear what colours you’re reaching for in your holiday crafting.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping! My list of products used are in my online store below.

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Kim xo