Get ready to add some playful charm to your holiday card collection with my latest creation: the Stampin’ Up! Dear Santa card! This adorable design captures the joy and innocence of the holiday season, perfect for spreading cheer to friends and family.

A Festive Gingham Touch

The gingham patterned paper, from the A Little Bit Festive 12″ x 12″ Mix & Match Designer Series Paper, brings a cozy, homespun feel to the card. Its classic navy and white check pattern pairs beautifully with the vibrant, playful colors of the stamped images. Check out my 16 cards made with the A Little Bit Festive DSP.

Coloring That Brings the Scene to Life

The sweet little duo decorating their tiny Christmas tree is the highlight of this card. I used Stampin’ Blends to bring their festive outfits and tiny tree ornaments to life. A light watercolor wash behind the characters adds depth and makes the scene feel cozy and complete.

Sentiment with a Twist

The sentiment “Always love hanging with you” fits perfectly within a die-cut circle, layered against the patterned paper for a bold contrast. A few rhinestones add just the right amount of sparkle to tie everything together. The image was stamped more to the right side on the Basic White Thick Cardstock, ensuring the greeting covered very little of the darling girl.

The Stampin’ Up! Dear Santa Stamp Set is just one of the fantastic products from the September-December 2024 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog. Explore the limited-edition products HERE.

This card is not only fun to make but also a delightful way to bring Christmas smiles.

Dear Santa Card Measurements

• Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Night of Navy Cardstock
• Gingham Layer: 2″ x 4-1/4″ A Little Bit Festive 12″ x 12″ Mix & Match Designer Series Paper
• Focal Point Layer: 3-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ Basic White Thick Cardstock
• Mat Layer: 3-3/4″ x 3″ Shaded Spruce Cardstock
• Greeting Layer: 3″ x 2″ Basic White Cardstock
• Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

Ready to recreate this gingham charm and Christmas joy card? Gather your supplies and let the crafting fun begin! If you need any of the items listed above, check out my personalized links below to shop and make your holiday cards truly magical. You’ll receive one of my Festive Words cards when you order $50 or more in products in my online store in November 2024!

Stampin’ Up! Dear Santa Card Supplies

Your November 2024 order could win one of three prizes in my November Drawing! The first name drawn will win $50 off a Stampin’ Up! order placed with me! 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 November 2024 Drawing will be given for every $35 in order totals due (before shipping and sales tax) placed in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com, from November 1 to November 30, 2024, Mountain Time, using Hostess Code TGEDRD3X.

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, and it is 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,

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Let me know in the comments if you enjoyed the DIY handmade Christmas card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Dear Santa Stamp Set.