Holly Jolly Branches Christmas Card with Shining Stars Dies

A little gingham, a couple of Christmas trees, and one big star! 🎄 Sometimes you don’t need a whole lot of supplies to make a Christmas card that really stands out!

Today’s card features the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle from Stampin’ Up!, along with the October 2026 Product of the Month, the Shining Stars Dies! I love how these two sets work together, and that big Kraft Paper star might just be my favorite part!

Handmade Christmas card featuring two Peaceful Pine stamped trees layered over a Kraft Paper star, green gingham patterned paper, a Cherry Cobbler sentiment, white die cut stars, and red and white baker's twine.

I started with a Peaceful Pine card base and added a coordinating gingham pattern from the 2026–2028 In Color Gingham Designer Series Paper pack. I love how the green gingham creates a classic Christmas look without being too busy!

Next, I used the Shining Stars Dies, the October 2026 Product of the Month, to die cut a large star from the new Kraft Paper. I stamped a few little star images onto the Kraft Paper using Early Espresso ink to give it some extra detail. The natural Kraft Paper color is such a fun contrast against all that green!

Using the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle, I stamped two Christmas trees in Peaceful Pine ink, die cut them, and adhered them over the star with Dimensionals. I love how the trees overlap and add a little depth to the design!

For the sentiment, I stamped “Wishing You a Festive Season” in Cherry Cobbler ink onto a Basic White label die cut with the Holly Jolly Branches Dies. A bow tied with Real Red + White Baker’s Twine adds another little pop of Christmas red.

To finish everything off, I added three smaller stars die cut from Basic White cardstock using the Shining Stars Dies, along with a few Iridescent Pearls for just a touch of sparkle!

Try mixing different textures and materials when creating your handmade cards! The Kraft Paper star adds a natural look that pairs beautifully with the gingham Designer Series Paper. And layering your stamped images with Dimensionals is an easy way to add depth without making your card complicated.

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:

I love finding new ways to combine my Stampin’ Up! supplies, and the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle and Shining Stars Dies make such a fun pairing! If you’re working on your Christmas cards, try combining a favorite stamp set with some larger die cut shapes. It’s an easy way to create a completely different look! You can shop for your favorite Stampin’ Up! supplies in my online store, and be sure to follow along for more handmade Christmas card inspiration!

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Holly Jolly Branches Christmas Card with Shining Stars Dies

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