There’s something timeless about red and silver at Christmas, and this week’s card captured that classic combination perfectly. In my live tutorial, I shared The Elegance of Simplicity—a handmade Christmas card featuring the Merry Christmas Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!®. The deep Cherry Cobbler base and silver heat-embossed sentiment make a stunning pair, while the stepped-up version adds embossed greenery and a touch of sparkle for those who love a little extra shine.

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Handmade Merry Christmas card in deep red with silver heat-embossed sentiment and embossed background—clean, elegant design

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MISTI
Sizzix Sanding Blocks
Adhesive Eraser
Magnetic Platform
Sticky Dots
Waffle Flower Mat
Large Silicone Mat – used in this tutorial
Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
Magnet Cards – used in this tutorial
Storage Pockets – used in this tutorial
Craft STAX Storage, Stackable Large Set (2 Trays, 2 Lids)
Stamping Sleeves
Vellum Cardstock
Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
Uninked Felt Pads – to make your own Cloud Cover ink pad
Repositionable Adhesive Dots
Mini Recoil Snips

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Merry Christmas Card Measurements

Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Cranberry Layer: 5-1/4″ x 4″ Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
White Layer: 4-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
Gray Layer: 4-3/8″ x 2-5/8″ Smoky Slate Cardstock
Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

Stamping Smiles Merry Christmas Embossed Card Sketch & Measurements PDF

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When your November order reaches $50, one of my handmade Merry Christmas cards will be on its way to you as a thank-you!
Spend $150 or more, and I’ll send you the stepped-up version—with beautiful embossed greenery, sparkling embellishments, and a whole lot of love.

Stampin’ Up! Merry Christmas Card Supplies

Merry Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [169233] $18.00	Peaceful Greenery 3 D Embossing Folder [165928] $10.00	Faceted Snowflakes [166077] $10.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119685] $14.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131202] $14.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678] $21.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00
Heat Tool [129053] $32.00	Clear Block E [118484] $13.00

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00 includes a Specialty Plate	Specialty Plate [154711] $11.00 use with 3D embossing folders	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $12.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Small Blending Brushes [160518] $14.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $9.00 use to clean photopolymer (clear) stamps	Clear-Mount Stamp Cases [119105] $9.00 use to store a damp Simply Shammy	Stampin’ Scrub [126200] $21.00
Stampin’ Mist [153648] $13.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin’ Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] $6.50

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The rich Cherry Cobbler paired with silver heat embossing gives this handmade Christmas card a timeless glow. Whether you keep your design simple or add the embossed greenery and shimmered snowflakes, each version captures the elegance of the season in a way that’s easy to mail and beautiful to give.