The holidays are the perfect time to make projects that are both beautiful and practical. In this tutorial, I’ll show you 3 stunning and easy projects with Stampin’ Up! paper: a Christmas card, an ornament, and a folded gift envelope. The card and ornament can be used together to create a unique card-and-gift combo—where the ornament is attached to the card and can be removed by the recipient—or the ornament can be given separately as a standalone keepsake. These projects are simple to make, impressive to give, and a wonderful way to add meaning to your holiday crafting.
A Stunning and Easy Card That’s Also a Gift
A Stunning and Easy Card-and-Gift Combo
The first two projects go hand in hand: a holiday card and an ornament. When paired together, the ornament is attached to the front of the card with glue dots so the recipient can remove it and hang it on their Christmas tree. This transforms an ordinary card into a thoughtful card-and-gift combination.
The ornament itself is also a complete project on its own. With simple die cuts, baker’s twine, and a space on the back for writing a note or date, it makes a meaningful keepsake that can be gifted separately. Whether used on the card or given by itself, this ornament adds extra charm to your holiday crafting.
A Quick and Elegant 12×12 DSP Envelope
The third project in this set is a gift envelope folded from one sheet of 12×12 Designer Series Paper. The result is a square envelope that’s just the right size for small, flat gifts like jewelry, gift cards, or handmade trinkets.
For this envelope, I used the new Elegant Pine Snowflake Designer Series Paper. The wintry pattern adds elegance without extra effort, and the folding method is quick and beginner-friendly. With just a few score lines and folds, you’ll have a stunning envelope that looks far more complicated than it is.
Featuring New Stampin’ Up! Products
These projects highlight two exciting new products:
- Modern Christmas Suite – the perfect choice for the removable ornament card.
- Elegant Pine Snowflake Designer Series Paper – ideal for folding into a beautiful envelope.
Both will be available to purchase starting September 3, 2025.
Get the Full Written Tutorial
While the video shows you each step, you may prefer to follow along with a written guide. I send a free tutorial every Tuesday to my email subscribers, and this full three-project set will be included in one of my September emails. The tutorial includes exact supplies, measurements in both imperial and metric, and step-by-step written instructions.
When you sign up, you’ll also receive my Sketch Designs Ebook, which features 6 easy card sketches with measurements in both imperial and metric. Please note these sketches do not include step-by-step instructions—they’re designed to give you flexible layouts you can adapt with your own supplies
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Shop Beginning September 3
Ready to create your own stunning and easy holiday projects? The Modern Christmas Suite and Elegant Pine Snowflake Designer Series Paper will be available for purchase beginning September 3. You can shop these new releases and more at my online Stampin’ Up! store.
Shop the new products here.
Final Thoughts
Handmade holiday projects don’t have to be complicated to make an impact. With just a few supplies, you can create stunning and easy crafts that delight your family and friends. The removable ornament card offers a keepsake gift, the ornament itself can be displayed for years to come, and the folded DSP envelope is a simple but elegant way to package something special.
Thank you for stopping by today’s blog post. Be sure to subscribe to my email list for the full written tutorial, and don’t forget to shop beginning September 3 when these beautiful new products go live. I can’t wait to see how you use them to create your own stunning and easy holiday projects.
Stay Crafty,
Judy 💚