Holly Jolly Branches Christmas Card with Colorful Patterned Trees

Who says Christmas trees all have to match?! Not me! 🎄 Today’s Christmas card features the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle from Stampin’ Up!, and I had so much fun mixing and matching different patterns of Designer Series Paper to create this colorful little forest!

I love finding ways to use up those smaller pieces of Designer Series Paper, and this card is a perfect example. With nine adorable trees, a little texture, and some fun patterns, there’s plenty to look at without making the card feel too busy!

I started with a Thick Basic White card base and added another layer of Basic White embossed with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder. I love the subtle woven texture this adds to the background! It gives the card a little extra interest while still allowing those colorful Christmas trees to be the stars of the show.

Next, I used the Everyday Arches Dies to die cut an arch from Secret Sea cardstock. The dark background really helps those patterned trees stand out! Using the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle, I die cut nine trees from coordinating patterns in the Timeless Christmas and Creative Celebrations Designer Series Paper packs.

I love how the different patterns work together! From traditional Christmas reds and greens to softer blues, each tree brings something a little different to the design. I arranged the trees at varying heights, overlapping them to create a fun little Christmas forest.

To finish the card, I added a Linen Thread bow and stamped the sentiment in Secret Sea ink onto a strip of Real Red cardstock. A few rhinestones add just the right amount of sparkle!

Don’t be afraid to mix and match Designer Series Paper patterns! The trick is to choose patterns that share a few coordinating colors. Using a solid cardstock background, like Secret Sea on this card, helps bring everything together and keeps the design from looking too busy.

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!

HOLLY JOLLY BRANCHES CLASS TO GO:

When you spend at least $50 in my online store (before tax and shipping and after applying any stampin’ rewards) from November 2 – 6, 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 November 10.

HOLLY JOLLY BRANCHES TUTORIAL YOUTUBE VIDEO:

Watch this week’s card class on YouTube on Tuesday, November 3, 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:

If you love making handmade Christmas cards, the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle is such a fun one to play with! Try mixing different Designer Series Paper patterns to create your own colorful Christmas forest. You might be surprised by how many combinations you can come up with!

You can shop for your favorite Stampin’ Up! supplies in my online store, and be sure to follow along for more Christmas cardmaking inspiration!

Holly Jolly Branches Bundle (English)

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Everyday Arches Dies

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

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Timeless Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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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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Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

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Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder

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Linen Thread

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Detail Scissors

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Take Your Pick

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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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