Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Welcome back to Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas series! Today, I’m sharing two beautiful Christmas cards created with the Regal Winter Designer Paper. Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy or want to elevate your design to something stunning, these cards are perfect for your holiday crafting. Let’s dive in!

The Simple Magic of 4″ x 6″

One of my favorite ways to maximize Designer Series Paper is with the 4″ x 6″ cut. With this method, you can create 6 cards from just one sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper—talk about economical crafting!

Here’s the breakdown:

1. Cut your designer paper into 4″ x 6″ pieces.
2. Trim off 3/4″ from the 6″ side, leaving you with a perfect 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece for your card front.
3. Save the trimmed strip—it’s the perfect touch to embellish the inside of your card!

Next, choose a coordinating cardstock for your card base. I selected Blackberry Bliss for one card and Night of Navy for the second card. Once your Designer Paper is attached, all that’s left is adding a greeting and a few embellishments to bring your card to life. Let’s take a look.

The Blackberry Bliss card keeps things simple yet festive with a warm, bold pattern. I adhered the Designer Paper directly to the card base and used the trimmed strip to decorate the inside panel for a polished look.

For embellishment, I added a piece of Blackberry Bliss & Gold Textured Ribbon and a cluster of Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems in Gold. A beautiful stamped sentiment in coordinating ink from the Peaceful Season stamp set completed the card, keeping it quick but oh-so-stylish!

For the Night of Navy card, I used a warm floral pattern from the Regal Winter Designer Paper pack. To add a bit of flair, I trimmed the Designer Paper to 3 3/4″ x 5″ then matted the paper onto a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Silver Foil sheet . This silver mat creates a stunning frame that makes the design pop.

To finish, I wove the Silver Ribbon from the Gold & Silver Combo Pack behind the greeting. The greeting comes from the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set and was die cut from the Deckled Rectangles Dies. I then scattered a few Rhinestone Gems for that frosty sparkle.

You will also see that extra little piece of designer paper on the inside of this card too. It just adds a nice coordinating / finishing touch!

Whether you’re going for the elegance of Navy and Silver accents or the warmth of traditional Blackberry Bliss, this simple-to-stunning approach is a must-try. Grab your favorite Designer Paper, a coordinating cardstock, and a touch of sparkle to create your own holiday masterpieces.

Which card is your favorite—the Blue Beauty or the Redish Radiance? Let me know in the comments below! Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for Day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas series.

Happy crafting, and may your season be merry and bright! 🎄✨