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Festive Elegance: My Craftsman Holly Paper Project Showcase

 

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Festive Elegance: My Craftsman Holly Paper Project Showcase

November 11, 2025



🎄 Sample Showcase – The Craftsman Designer Holly Paper 🎄


I’m so excited to share today’s big showcase featuring my NEW Craftsman Designer Holly Paper!


I had so much fun creating all of the samples for this launch — and I may have gone a little overboard, but I couldn’t resist! The rich, elegant holly design just works beautifully across so many different projects.


There’s a lovely selection of cards, along with a coordinated gift box and matching gift bag — perfect for creating that polished, handmade look this Christmas. I even decorated a cracker (so grab those cracker die sets!) and it turned out beautifully.


This paper is so versatile — you could make matching coasters, table decorations, gift wrap, or even tree ornaments and Christmas chain garlands. It also looks stunning as a wrap for vases or flower arrangements, adding that festive touch to your home décor.


Honestly, I could craft for days with this paper — the possibilities are endless!


You can find it on the website here as a really easy print and craft download - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/fbsCx




I hope you enjoy seeing all the samples as much as I loved making them. Let me know which one’s your favourite! 🎄


Sample showcase






Beyond Cards – So Many Creative Ideas


This paper isn’t just for cardmaking. You can:

  • Wrap small gifts beautifully
  • Decorate gift bags and boxes
  • Make coasters and table decorations
  • Create Christmas chain garlands or tree ornaments
  • Use it as a wrap for vases or flower arrangements


The possibilities are endless, and it’s such a joy to see how one sheet can tie everything together with that elegant, festive touch.





Coordinated Projects for the Perfect Handmade Look


I’ve created a selection of cards, a decorated gift box, and a matching gift bag – all perfectly coordinated to show off how versatile this paper can be.

I even made a Christmas cracker, so if you’ve got a cracker die set tucked away, now’s the time to bring it out!



Want to get even more out of your Craftsman Designer Holly Paper? Try printing it onto different types of paper and card to create a variety of beautiful effects. Print on vellum for a soft, muted look, or use smooth card or premium printing card for crisp, detailed results. If you love a bit of shine, photo paper gives a gorgeous glossy finish that really makes the design pop. You can even print onto printable fabric – there are some great fabric packs available on Amazon – perfect for creating pretty little soft fabric projects like mini ornaments, sachets, or decorative tags. It’s a simple way to get a whole new look from one design!



Final Thoughts


I could happily craft for days with this design – it’s just so inspiring to work with!

I hope you enjoy seeing all the samples as much as I enjoyed making them. Don’t forget to let me know which one’s your favourite! 🎄


Thank you for reading xo


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