If you love Christmas crafting but want a fresh, modern twist on your holiday cards, you’re in the right place. In this tutorial, I’m showcasing three of the four card designs from my upcoming November Workshop, featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite and Ornamental Christmas Bundle.
This suite is absolutely stunning — a sleek combination of black, white, and gold that redefines traditional Christmas style. I added a touch of soft pink for a modern, playful twist. Whether you’re a seasoned papercrafter or just discovering the joy of handmade cards, you’ll love how easy it is to create something sophisticated yet simple.
Card 1 – Simply Elegant “Merry Christmas”
Our first card focuses on timeless elegance with a touch of gold. Using the ornament dies from the Ornamental Christmas bundle, I layered Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper and gold foil for a look that sparkles without overwhelming.
This design is what I call a clean classic: it’s primarily stamps, ink, and paper, yet it has so much style. The black and white contrast with a touch of gold metallic gives it that “boutique” feel — perfect for sending to friends, family, or even clients.
Card 2 – ’Tis the Season with a Touch of Shine
For the second card, I pulled in the Beautiful Designs embossing folder, which will be available in November. The subtle diamond pattern adds a textured background that enhances the gold star ornament and sentiment.
I love how this design plays with contrast — bold black, bright gold, and crisp white come together to create that wow factor without needing a ton of layers. It’s elegant, modern, and full of shine.
Card 3 – Be Jolly in Pink and Gold
The third design brings a pop of color with Bubble Bath cardstock and ink, paired with a soft gold foil tree embossed using the Soft Waves 3D embossing folder.
This one’s a little playful — it reminds me of vintage pastel Christmas décor with a fresh modern spin. The “Be Jolly” sentiment stamped right over the pink tree adds a cheerful focal point, and the foil details give it just the right amount of shimmer.
Want the Measurements and Full Tutorials?
Normally, I share all the cutting dimensions and card measurements here — but these three designs are part of my exclusive November Ornamental Christmas Workshop.
If you’d like the full tutorial, including all measurements in both imperial and metric, step-by-step instructions, and photos of all four designs, you have two easy options:
- Join My Workshop!
- Virtual Workshop: Friday, November 21 at 7 PM Eastern – $40 (includes products + postage)
- In-Person Workshops: Saturday, November 22 or Monday, November 24 at 9 AM Eastern – $32
- Purchase the Written Tutorial Only:
- Available after the workshop for just $12, delivered right to your inbox.
Registration closes Friday, November 7 at Noon Eastern.
Why I Love This Suite
The Modern Christmas Suite celebrates the season with a sleek, contemporary twist. The bold color palette of black, white, and gold, paired with gentle pink accents, creates a style that feels both festive and sophisticated.
It’s also versatile — you can easily adapt these designs to other occasions simply by changing the sentiments or color accents.
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When you craft with me, you’re doing more than making cards—you’re creating connections that matter. I believe faith, friendship, and creativity go hand in hand, and that a handmade card has the power to brighten a day and lift a spirit.
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