Christmas in July Craft Along Day 2: Christmas Card + Hot Chocolate Pouch

Welcome back for Day 2 of the Christmas in July Craft Along! I hope you’re having as much fun getting a jumpstart on your holiday crafting as I am. Today’s projects combine elegant florals with a practical holiday gift idea that anyone would love to receive.

The first project is a clean and elegant Christmas card featuring the Pretty Poinsettia bundle. The crisp white layered poinsettia really stands out against the rich holiday colors, while the Secret Sea embossed sentiment adds a modern touch. I finished the flower center with Secret Sea Moody Palette Glossy Dots for just the right amount of shine.

The second project is a festive hot chocolate or apple cider pouch holder that’s perfect for gift giving during the holiday season. The Peaceful Pine cardstock pairs beautifully with the A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper, while the Real Red + White Stitched Ribbon creates a cheerful finishing touch. A few stamped ornaments from the Festive Cheer bundle and Mini Christmas Buttons make this simple project extra special.

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SUPPLIES USED ON THESE CARDS:

Thanks for joining me for Day 2 of the Christmas in July Craft Along! I hope these projects inspire you to add a few handmade touches to your holiday gift giving this year. Be sure to come back tomorrow for another pair of festive Christmas projects!

Pretty Poinsettia Bundle (English)

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Festive Cheer Bundle (English)

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Beautifully Celebrated Dies

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Spotlight On Nature Dies

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Everyday Arches Dies

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

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Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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A Stitched Season 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad

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Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

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Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

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Versamark Pad

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Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

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Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

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Moody Palette Glossy Dots

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Adhesive Backed Mini Christmas Buttons

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Real Red 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Stitched Ribbon

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Take Your Pick

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Detail Scissors

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mini Glue Dots

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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