The stitched 3D effect of the trees give this homemade Christmas card the wow factor.
Get ahead on your Christmas crafting with this handmade card.
Decorated with a trio of paper Christmas trees and surrounded by flecks of white paint for the falling snow, it's the picture of a white Christmas.
Stretch your papercrafting skills by incorporating some sewing into the design. Stitched down the centre, these trees are given a cool 3D look.
This simple design is easy to repeat, mixing up the colours and shapes with each Christmas card you create. Try cutting out silver snowflake shapes as an alternative design to the Christmas trees, or how about some golden stars twinkling in the night sky on black paper?
Sending out a personalised card is such a touching gesture and one the recipient is sure to treasure. So gather your materials and start crafting these cards now, you don't want to miss the last post!
To make your Christmas card you will need:
- Star punch
- White card
- Green patterned paper
- Hot glue gun
- White sewing thread
- Sewing machine
- White watercolour paint
- Paintbrush
- Kraft card blanks
How to make your Christmas card
1. Water down the white watercolour paint to a runny consistency. Working on a protected surface, splatter the paint on to the card blank by tapping the end of the paintbrush. Allow to dry completely.
2. Cut three triangles from patterned green paper – these can be a variety of sizes. If you don't have any green patterned paper, design your own with plain green paper painted and stamped with white and black inks.
3. Position the three triangles on a card blank and stitch each one down the centre to secure in paint.
4. Using the star punch, cut three identical star shapes out of the white card.
5. With the hot glue gun, stick the stars to the tops of the trees and allow the glue to cool.
-
Who did Bluey have a baby with? Fan theories are running wild following the cartoon’s season 3 finale (our money is on Mackenzie)The 'Surprise!’ episode has really done what it says on the tin - and many can’t get over the shock of Bluey having a baby
-
Prince George, Charlotte and Louis are huge fans of this popular tinned food - and it’s not what you’d expect from the royalsRoyal meal times are more similar to the average family's than you might imagine
-
40 naughty Elf on the Shelf ideas that are so easy to copy for Christmas 2023Need some naughty Elf on the Shelf ideas? We've got you covered, and not in honey like some naughty elves might do...
-
John Lewis predicts these are the 10 must-have toys for Christmas 2023The retailer has spoken! John Lewis reckons these are the toys to snap up before they sell out
-
Charity Christmas Cards to buy in 2022: Cards For Good Causes charity opens over 100 Christmas pop-up shopsIf you're looking for charity Christmas cards to buy in 2022, check out Cards for Good Causes, the Christmas card retailer that allows you to choose which charity your money goes to
-
Will we have a White Christmas in the UK? 2023 odds and Met Office predictionsIt would be the first properly white Christmas in the UK in 13 years
-
Best Christmas jumpers 2022: 31 of the best festive knits for women, men and teenagersAll the best Christmas jumpers for 2022
-
When to take your Christmas tree down - the tradition explainedIf you want to know when to take your Christmas tree down and if it's bad luck to take it down at the wrong time, we've delved into the tradition to find out the answer
-
What does the shape of a candy cane represent?Find out what does the shape of a candy cane represent and why they are associated with Christmas
-
The 12 best Christmas crackers 2022 - for all budgetsWe've rounded up the 12 best Christmas crackers to add a touch of magic to your table
