Hey y’all! 🎄 If you’re looking to add a touch of adorable wild charm to your holiday projects, the Christmas Friends Bundle from Stampin’ Up! might be exactly what you need. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just dipping your toes into the world of card and scrapbook making, this bundle makes it easy (and fun!) to spread some cheer.

Imagine your favorite winter animals—like a festive polar bear, a cheerful moose, a wise owl, and an adorable singing mouse—all bundled up in cozy scarves, hats, and even ice skates! The Christmas Friends Bundle brings these charming characters to life with playful, detailed illustrations that add a touch of magic to any holiday project. The open line-art designs are perfect for experimenting with colors, so grab your favorite holiday hues and coloring technique to create cards that spread the joy of the season. From holiday cards and gift tags to scrapbook pages and table decor, these stamps make it easy to create something special for the people you love. So, let’s get crafting and make this holiday season extra memorable!

Card Making with Christmas Friends

Creating simple but impactful cards with the Christmas Friends Bundle. Here’s a quick recipe for cards that are sure to wow:

1. Stamp Your Scene: Start by stamping the adorable winter-dressed animals on white cardstock. These little friends can bring any card to life and work well with watercolor or markers for that extra pop of color.
2. Add Background Layers: Layer with a winter-themed patterned paper or embossed cardstock, or go classic with a solid green or red. This will make your stamped scene really stand out!
3. Finish with a Sentiment and Embellishments: Use a coordinating holiday sentiment like “Owl be thinking of you this season, or “Have a Beary Merry Christmas” and add embellishments like snowflakes, ribbon, or sparkly accents to finish the look.

Crafty products: A Walk in the Forrest DSP (retired), Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, Spotlight on Nature Dies, White Loose Snowflakes. Cardstock: Real Red, White, Granny Apple Green, Old Olive.

Crafty products: Peaceful Season Stamp Set, Filled with Fun Bundle, Natural Tone Linen Thread. Cardstock: White, Black. Inspired by: Matty de Jager

Crafty products: Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, Blooming Pearls embellishments. Cardstock: White. Inspired by: Stacy Marsh

Crafty products: Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. Cardstock: White, Real Red.

Crafty products: A Walk in the Forrest DSP (retired), Reindeer Fun dies, Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, Tinsel Gems Four-Pack embellishments. Cardstock: White. Inspired by: Linda Woodard

Crafty products: Sentimental Christmas DSP, Spotlight on Nature dies, Loose Frosted Dots embellishments. Cardstock: White, Pretty Peacock. Inspired by: Jennifer Roque

Scrapbook Pages with Christmas Friends

If you’re looking to add some warmth to your holiday scrapbook pages, the Christmas Friends Bundle is a great way to showcase cozy moments. Try clustering the animal stamps around a family photo. You could even use the animals as playful placeholders on your calendar layouts or holiday prep lists.

Gift Tags Made Easy

Another great way to use this bundle is for DIY gift tags! Stamp a single animal on a tag, color it, and write a short message. It’s a small detail that makes gifts feel that much more personal.

Video Tutorial

This week on the Christie Crafts YouTube channel, I’m excited to share a tutorial for this adorable holiday card made with the Christmas Friends Bundle! This card is sure to deliver some extra cheer this season. Be sure to check it out, and let’s get crafting together!

Tips to Make Your Projects Stand Out

• Use Dimensionals to add some depth to your characters, creating a pop-up effect that brings your animals to life.
• Play with Color Combos: Christmas does not have to be all red and green! Try navy and gold, blush pink with white, or even a frosty blue and silver palette.
• Experiment with Techniques: Watercolor the animals for a softer look or emboss them with white powder for a frosty effect.

If you love creating handmade holiday memories, the Christmas Friends Bundle offers endless possibilities to personalize your projects. From holiday cards to scrapbook memories, you’ll have a blast bringing these cute winter animals to life.

So grab your stamps, some holiday cheer, and let’s get crafting!

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Thanks for stopping by today. I hope these projects inspire your creativity and you can incorporate these ideas and techniques into your own crafting. Make sure to Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more crafting tips and inspiration. If you have any questions about these projects, different techniques or ideas for paper crafting feel free to leave a comment or reach out via email christie.king@gmail.com. Your feedback is appreciated. I would love to hear your thoughts. Happy crafting!

 💌 Christie Crafts cards are available at Baxter’s Mercantile, downtown Columbia, TN, designs vary.

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