Easy, Elegant Christmas Card ideas

Two handmade Christmas cards with black, gold, and white patterns. The left card has “holly & jolly” text and a bell sketch. The right card features gold “Happy Christmas” on a star, with assorted patterned squares and tree designs. Background is light wood. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I forgot to share these easy, elegant Christmas Card ideas with you when I made them several weeks ago. I attended a stamping card making class taught by Laurie, and these are 2 of the cards I made.

They both feature the Modern Christmas paper from Stampin’ Up! which is full of gold foil details with black and white designs.

A collection of 12 patterned paper designs arranged in two rows, featuring Christmas trees, stars, ornaments, dots, stripes, and plaid in black, gold, and white. Text reads: “MODERN CHRISTMAS DSP #165990 WWW.PATTYSTAMPS.COM/SHOP Stampin’ Up!”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
Handmade holiday card with layered black, white, and gold geometric and striped patterns. The center features a black and white stamped image of bells and a bow, with the words "holly & jolly" in cursive. "Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com" watermark in corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Above / Below: this pull out accordion card was fun to make and is sure to make the recipient smile!

Accordion card Dimensions:

  • Black card base: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Modern Christmas striped layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Black rectangle: 3″ x 4-1/4″
  • Modern Christmas circle pattern accordion piece: 4″ x 7-3/4″, scored at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 3-3/4″ and 5″
  • Small black folded layer: 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, score/fold in half
  • Two white pieces for stamping: 2″ x 2-1/4″
A hand opens a black, gold, and white patterned handmade holiday card. The left flap shows stamped images: bells with “holly & jolly” and “joy!” with snowflakes. The right panel has a blank white rectangle. “PattyStamps.com” watermark is at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The measurements for the squares and rectangles for the card below: 1-1/4″ squares & 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ rectangles.

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Easy Elegant Christmas card idea. This handmade Christmas card showcases an elegant black, white, and gold color scheme. With its grid of patterned shapes and gold star, it’s perfect for Elegant Christmas Cards or Easy Christmas Cards inspiration. Patty Bennett’s watermark is at the bottom right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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3 thoughts on “Easy, Elegant Christmas Card ideas”

  1. Stunning cards! I couldn’t picture how to use that DSP for Christmas, but your designs bring it to life! They’re the perfect inspiration.

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  2. MARVELLOUS, GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING, and more and more and more!!!
    I’ll give it a try for the Salvation Army members!!!

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