Did you know that you can get the sparkle without the mess of glitter? For all you glitter phobes out there, this one is for you!
Welcome to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022! Today I have a fun collection of cards to share with you sharing a ‘clean’ way to add sparkle with a focus on Hot Foil Background Dies. But, you could certainly change up these designs to suit the products that you already have.
The secret is that I used some Sparkly Foils from Crafty Critta and, I don’t want you to miss out, so to find out how to SAVE 20% at Crafty Critta, scroll down… firstly, here are my cards!
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You may notice that my background plates are NOT Christmas related at all, thank you. Let me help you stretch those supplies.
Card #1 – Chevrons with Ice Lights
My first card uses the Altenew Chevron Background. But it’s the sparkle of the Ice Lights that really brought it to life, kinda the perfect combination in my book.
I added a simple Leaping Reindeer from Penny Black.
Card #2 – New Years Party Snowflake
I did have plans to add colour to this Snowflake but just couldn’t go past the clean and simple white on white look.
Dont’ you love how the New Years Sparkle looks on the Skinny Stripe Background?
Card #3 – Use the Waste Foil
But, let’s not waste that fabulous left over foil! I Hot Foiled it onto a Teal Green Toner Sheet… did you know that you can use Hot Foil on Toner Sheets?
And I made it into a Christmas tree.
BONUS TIP: Use a piece of the same foiling cardstock (here I used the same as the sentiment) to cover the front of a heavier weight card base so that the ‘whites’ match.
Card #4 – Add Colour with Toner Sheets
This card has the MOST sparkle. I used the negative piece of the Ice Lights Hot Foil and added it to a Dusty Purple Toner Sheet. It’s fabulous being able to have that little pop of colour behind the sparkle!
I also added a purple wreath and and alcohol marker coloured flower.
PRO TIP: I fussy cut the images to the edge of the stamped image rather than use the coordinating die cuts to keep the ‘whites’ matching. YES, I have a thing about matching my whites lol.
Card #5 – Royal Magic
This time I changed it up and used the Royal Purple Hot Foil, and the sparkle comes from the fabulous Magic Burst Die.
And, I used another Mini Christmas Sentiment which have been featured throughout all of these card designs.
You can see how I created these cards in my video here or Watch it in HD on YouTube.
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I hope you are inspired to add some ‘clean’ sparkle to your Chrissy cards? And I’d love you to let me know which card is your favourite!
Other Supplies: Stamps – Reverse Confetti – Holiday Bough (no longer available) Dies – My Favorite Things – Joyful Wreath (no longer available)
Sketchmarkers – V80 / V81 Artist Markers – B204 / C005 Copics – B72 Cardstock – Some Random Purple
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Neenah Solar 80 SSS | AUZ | EH |
 A4 250gsm Foiling Paper OTH |
 Beach Day OTH |
 Princess OTH |
 New Years Party Hot Foil OTH |
 Ice Lights Hot Foil OTH |
 Royal Purple Hot Foil OTH |
 Bright Silver Hot Foil OTH |
 Skinny Stripe Background SSS | OTH | EH |
 Magic Burst Hot Foil ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Chevron Background ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips SSS | OTH |
 Reindeer Leaps PB |
 Snowflakes EH |
 A2 Layers Die SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Water Garden Set G ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Artist Markers – Set A ALT | AUZ |
 Fairy Jewels SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Crystal Katana SSS |
 Sketchmarkers EH |
 Copic Markers SSS | EH |
 Craft Knife SSS | EH |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Score Board ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Cutting Mat ALT | SSS |
 Perfect Align Tool AUZ |
 Mini MISTI SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Chuckie (pressure) Tool OTH |
 Gemini Junior SSS | EH |
 Go Press N Foil SSS | OTH |
 Bigshot SSS |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Pink Tape AUZ |
 ATG SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bearly Art Glue SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Painters Tape SSS | EH |
 Foam Strips OTH |
Oh, Therese! This is just what I needed to kick start my creativity! Gorgeous designs – aren’t they always?? Purple might be my newest favorite Christmas color – off to watch! x
Thanks so much Michele… now I have to use pink lol.
Gorgeous! I love the white on white with the pop of sparkle, so elegant!
Me too, the white on white always feels so elegant to me.
All the cards are gorgeous. I would never have dreamed of using purple for Christmas cards, but the combination you’ve used is just beautiful. I tend to stick to traditional colours but I can see I need to be more adventurous. So pleased you’ve brought out my favourite Reindeer. I love him, he’s so majestic and the card is so elegant.
Love them all. Now I’m off to bed and I’ll probably lie there for an hour or so mulling over what I’m going to try tomorrow.
Thank you for your amazing inspiration ❤️
I agree, that deer is a fave of mine too, i especially like him with plaids / tartans!
So much gorgeousness, Therese. The foil is such a great way to add shine. All the cards are wonderful but that wreath stole my heart.
Thank you Bobby, nothing like a wreath to add some Christmas cheer!
Such gorgeous cards Therese! I’ve just ordered the New Years Party & Ice Lights hot foil! They look awesome! When you put shims in your hot foil machine, is it thinner cardstock, as I have the same machine, and was curious. ❤️
I have a couple of different thicknessessessess and adjust them as I try each different brand of die and or hot foil. Mostly I use one or two pieces of 110lb equivalent. Hope this helps Bev!
Now this is glitter I can get behind! Stunning cards.
hahaha I hear you and it wasn’t on my face, desk, car for the rest of the week lol.
Oh so pretty Theresa. I really love the last two with all those beautiful colours!
Thanks so much Doris, glad you liked them!
Adore these gorgeous cards, they all so beautiful. Simple love your work so much. Hugs xx
I need ice lights !!! Amazing especially loving the first two as the ice lights behind are so subtle but absolutely fabulous and so beautifully CAS.
Marie
Oh WOW these are fantastic! Love the leaping deer and white on white so simple but so classy! Um some of these tips sounded just like they were for me 🙂 Thank you 🙂