Christmas Crew Bear Card with Holly Jolly Wishes

I’m back with another card featuring the Christmas Crew Bundle, and this time our little bear is getting into the Christmas spirit! I had fun piling on the traditional Christmas details with Cherry Cobbler, holly, snowflakes and even a few tiny peppermints.

There’s quite a bit happening on this card, but keeping the color palette fairly simple helps everything work together without feeling too busy.

I started with a Cherry Cobbler card base and added another layer of Cherry Cobbler that I embossed with the Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder. I love using the same color cardstock for the card base and embossed layer—it gives you plenty of texture without introducing another color.

Next, I added a piece of Creative Celebrations Mix + Match Designer Series Paper matted onto Basic White. The red pattern fits right in with the Christmas colors while the thin white border helps it stand out against all that Cherry Cobbler.

For the focal point, I die cut Pool Party cardstock with the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies. Before adding the bear, I stamped the snowfall image near the top in Pool Party ink. It’s subtle, but it adds just a little something to the background behind him.

The bear, sentiment and Santa hat from the Christmas Crew Bundle were stamped in black ink onto Basic White cardstock. I colored everything with Pecan Pie, Deep Combo and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends, along with a little Pool Party for shading. And I couldn’t resist dressing him up a little more! I die cut the beard and mustache from Basic White and added them to the bear. He makes a pretty cute Santa, don’t you think?

To finish the focal point, I die cut holly leaves from Peaceful Pine cardstock and berries from Real Red and tucked them into the upper corner. A few Peppermint Embellishments scattered around the card add one last playful Christmas detail.

When you’re using a strong color like Cherry Cobbler, try embossing a layer of the same color cardstock. You’ll get lots of texture and detail while still creating a background that lets your main focal point stand out.

The full supply list for this card can be found further down on this blog post. You can also see the video link and the class information below!

CHRISTMAS CREW CLASS TO GO:

When you spend at least $50 in my online store (before tax and shipping and after applying any stampin’ rewards) from October 3 – 9, 2026, I will send you this week’s Class to Go packet for FREE! The packets will include 3 card kits (1 of each design). Packets will ship on October 13.

CHRISTMAS CREW TUTORIAL YOUTUBE VIDEO:

Watch this week’s card class on YouTube on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5p central time (or catch the replay). Don’t forget to join me live on YouTube every Tuesday at 5p central!

SUPPLIES USED ON THIS PROJECT:

I’m having so much fun with the Christmas Crew Bundle this week! These little characters give you so many possibilities for playful Christmas cards, especially with all the accessories you can add to them. Follow along for more Christmas Crew inspiration, and don’t forget that you can always use these ideas as a starting point and substitute papers, colors and embellishments you already have!

Christmas Crew Bundle (English)

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Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies

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Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Creative Celebrations Mix & Match 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

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Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

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Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

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Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack

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Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder

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Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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