A fun and colorful twist on handmade Christmas cards with Christmas lightbulbs. Today, I’m demonstrating how to make lively and modern Christmas cards with the Stampin’ Up! Merry & Bright Bundle and coordinating Merry Bold & Bright 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper!

Click to watch my modern Christmas card tutorial here if the video didn’t load for you.

Traditional and modern together for a colorful and fun handmade Christmas card. The filament stamp elevated Christmas lightbulbs to a new level. It’s remarkable how something so small creates a better image.

I forgot the bling. The touch made my Stampin’ Up! Merry & Bright card is even better! I used a Dark Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Marker to color five small Rhinestone Basic Jewels. In the photo they are positioned between the five Christmas lights.

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Merry & Bright Card Measurements

4-1/4″ x 11″ Blueberry Bushel Cardstock
4″ x 5-1/4″ Merry Bold & Bright 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ Blueberry Bushel Cardstock
3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
(2) 1-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
5″ x 3/4″ Silver & Gold Adhesive-Backed Glimmer Paper
4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

Click here to view, download, and print my Stamping Smiles Merry & Bright Card Measurements.

Order the Merry & Bright Bundle and supplies in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com, for DIY modern Christmas cards.

Stampin’ Up! Merry & Bright Card Supplies

Merry & Bright Bundle (English) [161951] ~~$50.00~~ ONLY $47.50!	OR Merry & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161946] $20.00	Merry & Bright Dies [161950] $33.00	Merry Bold & Bright 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper [161945] $12.50	Silver & Gold 12″ X 12″ Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper [162288] $7.00 Available only while supplies last
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146968] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $8.50	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad [147138] $9.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad [147088] $9.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad [147087] $9.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $9.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $9.00	Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161679] $10.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.00	Clear Block A [118487] $5.00	Clear Block B [117147] $7.00	Clear Block F [118483] $19.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $128.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $11.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $26.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.50 use to clean photopolymer (clear) stamps	Clear-Mount Stamp Cases [119105] $9.00 use to store a damp Simply Shammy
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	2023 September–December Mini Catalog [163955] $2.00	2023–2024 Annual Catalog [163220] $4.00

Your October 2023 order could win one of three prizes in my October Drawing! The first name drawn will win $50 in her choice of Stampin’ Up! products! The second name drawn will win the Mystery Prize ($50.00 value)! The third name drawn will win one FREE month Hassle-Free Cards subscription ($4.95 value)!

One entry into my October 2023 Drawing will be given for every $35 in order totals due (before shipping and sales tax) placed in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com, October 1 – October 31, 2023, Mountain Time using Hostess CodeH4FB3P4N.

Very Important: If your order is $150 or more (total due before shipping and sales tax), please DO NOT apply the Hostess Code to your order. Orders of $150 or more automatically earn at least $15 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on additional Stampin’ Up! products of your choice, including hostess-only products. Orders placed using a Hostess Code do not earn Stampin’ Rewards.
The drawing is open to those with a U.S. address. You must be 18 or older to enter—void where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary. Click here for the complete set of rules and an alternative entry method.

Please get in touch with me if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you.

Stamping Smiles,