Tips for Last-minute Christmas Cards that don't look Last-Minute!

Running out of time? No worries! It's easy to make lots of beautiful, last-minute Christmas cards quickly! Ardyth here with tips for a successful, productive card-making session:

1) Choose some inspiration. The simpler the better. Inspiration gives you a starting off point and saves a lot of design-thinking time!

I chose this:

I love how the white snowflakes look on the dark background, and the pops of festive red.

2) Limit your supplies 

I chose one stamp, and a few dies. See complete list below.

3) Choose one colour combination

I limited my colours to black, red and white. This colour combination is festive and bold, but you can use whatever colours you prefer.

3) Limit embellishments

Adding embellishments can add a lot of time - I incorporated some sparkle right into my card design by using glitter paper, and some iridescent embossing powder

4) Set up a production line and make multiples

I started these cards by stamping the snowflakes multiple times and then cutting them out. Then I had plenty to use in different ways. I started with my grid of 9, and then designed the second card with the leftovers.

Once you have your design(s), it's easy to cut the pieces and make mulitples!

A JILLIAN VANCE DESIGN PRODUCTS USED

OTHER PRODUCTS USED
White, red, black cardstock
Versafine Onyx ink
Iridescent embossing powder
Foam tape
Red glitter paper
Versamark Ink
Clear embossing powder


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