Handmade Christmas Card with Supplies List and Video

December 04, 2024

Cardmaking Blog Post: A Quiet Creative Moment

Hello, crafty friends!

Today, I’m sharing a video that’s all about the joy of creating. There’s no talking, just the rhythmic process of cardmaking, paired with some good tunes (in my headphones, of course). It’s that time of year when the craft room is buzzing with energy as I work through card orders, and I thought it might be fun to bring you along to see how one of these little cards comes together.

I had my favourite playlist cranked up while filming, but don’t worry—you won’t have to listen to my taste in music or my off-key singing! Instead, you’ll get a peaceful, uninterrupted view of the cardmaking process, from start to finish. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy the creative flow.

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Supplies List for the Card:

Winter Florals Cardmaking Topper Sheet download - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/EIfNx

You can check out all of the Winter Florals Sheets here

The topper sheet was printed onto my favourite photo paper - https://amzn.to/4f1KoW6

Crafters Companion Pre-scored Cardblank - https://amzn.to/3OFO2KM

The Embossing folder is from Spellbinders - https://amzn.to/4f1KoW6

Pearl paper that i embossed with is from Crafters Companion it is the Centura Pearl

The Red Scallop die cut was cut with this die - https://amzn.to/4gBYLlx

Globeland Poinsettia die - https://amzn.to/49iaF1r

Print, cut and form ivy leaves - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx

Gold mirror card is from Habercrafts - https://amzn.to/4gi1EHT

Stickles for added sparkle for the centres of the poinsettias and some decoration on the tree and swag in the background:

Red / Cranberry - https://amzn.to/3Zi8gPv

Gold - https://amzn.to/4gdfcVD

Tonic Guillotine - https://amzn.to/3ZAyuyc

Crafters Companion Tape Pen - https://amzn.to/4f7v3n4

Foam Pad Tape on a roll - Docrafts

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Thank you for being part of this vibrant community. Here’s to happy crafting and making something beautiful today! 🥰

Happy Crafting as always,

Amanda xo

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