Do you like Poinsettias? Me too! But guess what, there is not one in sight today, WHAT!!! 😤…
I am back with another Same But Different Christmas Series 2024 set of cards, and today I am sharing 5 Ways to Stretch Florals onto Christmas Cards, and I have a video walking you through these ideas. For MORE Holiday inspiration see how to use BASIC SHAPES to make Christmas Cards, Click HERE, also how to use 1 STAMP SET 5 WAYS Click HERE , create a sketch that can be 5 different designs HERE, and some interactive Grinch cards HERE (after you have seen today’s cards 😉). Scroll down for my links to the EARLY Black Friday SALES!!
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#FLORALCHRISTMAS
When I think of Floral Christmas cards, the first flower that comes to mind is the Poinsettia (even though it’s actually coloured leaves and not technically a flower 😉). And I love them and… ahem, have MANY Poinsettia stamps and dies, check out this Christmas VIDEO HERE!
But… what if you don’t have any ‘Christmas flowers’? Today, I thought I would explore using regular stamps, dies and stencils to see if there are florals that you may be able to use from your stash to recreate that Floral Christmas Card look! Ler’s see how we go!
Idea #1 – One Layer Stencil
For a fast beautiful floral bouquet, you cannot go past a layering stencil. And, it also has the added bonus of being a ‘one layer-ish’ card design (I usually work on a separate A2 panel and attach it to a card front), so postage is not an issue here.
Floral bouquets on Christmas cards always reminds me of those ‘antique’ style cards, with any style of bouqet in the centre. You could amp this up, by cutting it out and popping it up… wouldn’t it look beautiful on a dark blue-grey background? Or even with a splatter of ‘white’ to create a snow effect!
Idea #2 – Tone on Tone
When in doubt… return to Tone on Tone. This technique is a great way to create a quick and easy background, and many flowers or bouquets could be used to do this. To keep the card simple why not just add a large sentiment in the centre, or you could do what I did…
and make it a present! If you are a ‘ribbon’ fan then you could use real ribbon, but I took the easy road and made my ribbon and bow from paper. I also decorated it up a little with a sprig of flower which co-ordinates with the stamped background image.
Idea #3 – Die Cut Smoosh
For a totally different look, I decided to create a watercoloured ‘smooshed’ background. This time I used die cut flowers and leaves and focused my images from the top of the card design. But, this would look just as beautiful with a central bouquet design.
PRO TIP: These flowers were made using only part of another die cut flower, don’t feel limited to using ALL of the die layers, stretch them out to create new and fun looks!
Idea #4 – Die Cut Wreath
Maybe my favourite card today (but sssh… don’t tell the others), but you could literally create a wreath out of any flowers and leaves that you have in your stash. I think wreaths are often associated with holidays and using non-Christmas style flowers doesn’t seem to make it any less ‘holiday’ to me.
BONUS IDEA: Don’t have many floral dies? You could mix it up and used stamped images to create the wreath instead.
Idea #5 – Frame It
And this is always a fave for me when creating with flowers. I love to create a ‘frame’ around the edge of the card and these big blooms were perfect. I used a bouquet for this card, but you can get a similar look by layering up single flowers and leaves.
And if you want to make it ‘post friendly’ you can skip the extra dimension I always add 😊.
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I’d love to know what you think… do you agree, that it is possible to use regular floral stamps, dies and stencils for Christmas designs?
Let me know in the comments below, and also, if YOU have a favourite card today. Don’t forget to share your creations with me on Social Media, I’d love to see what you make!
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Other Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts – Protea Flowers
Dies: Altenew – Hanging Garden Die
Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Honeysuckle | Wildberry | Sunflower
Altenew Artist Markers: C030 | Y803 | C027 | C028 | G111 | G023 | C029 | B932.
 Heartfelt Blooms Stencil SSS | OTH |  Festive Poinsettia SSS | OTH |  Festive Christmas Arrangement OTH |  Modern Poinsettia ALT |
 Stylish Oval Hello You Floral SSS | SB |  Joyous Sentiments ALT | SSS |  Andalusia Wildflowers SSS |  Christmas Sentiments Dies SSS | OTH |
 Christmas Sentiments SSS | OTH |  Peony & Lilac Swag ALT | SSS |  Birds of the Season ALT | SSS |  Birds of the Season Die ALT | SSS |
 Neenah Solar 80 AMZ | SSS | Neenah Solar 110 AMZ | SSS |  Concord & 9th – Cardstock SSS |  Tuxedo Black SSS |
 Nocturne SSS |  Acetate SSS |  Red Cosmos ALT | SSS |  Frosted Foliage ALT | SSS |
 Sun-Kissed Delights ALT | SSS |  Ink Blending Tool ALT | SSS |  Mini Blending Brush Set ALT | SSS |  Set N Cottage Garden ALT |
 Woodland Garden Set L ALT | SSS |  Tweezers ALT | SSS |  Reverse Tweezers OTH |  Perfect Picker ALT | SSS |
 Water Spray Bottle AMZ |  Scissors SSS |  Bone Folder Altenew ALT |  Stampwheel 2.0 ALT |
 Mini MISTI SSS | 9″ Fiskars Paper Trimmer AMZ | SSS |  Bigshot SSS | Bearly Art Glue AMZ | SSS |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS |  Satin Masking Tape ALT |
The cards are cute, but I don’t get a Christmas vibe from them. They would make really nice birthday, anniversary or sympathy cards… but they look too spring/summer to me.
Yes, I know they are not for everyone but we are in Spring and Summer here in Australia. I think they would be great to give to someone as a holiday card who is not in ‘winter’ right now lol. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Crafty hugs Therese
ahhhh… well, that makes sense! never thought of that! yeah, guess that would make sense! 🙂
These are all amazing, Therese! So perfect for our summery Christmastime!
Thank you so very much!
These totally work. You have chosen colours and leaf shapes that look like native Australian plants which are out at Christmas.
Wonderful! I’m so glad you like them Christine!
These are ALL gorgeous, Therese but that sweet wreath just makes my heart happy! Wreaths were always a favorite to create in my floral design days
I can see why, wreaths can be as busy, delicate or simple as you like, they are the perfect place to start!
Oh Therese
These are spectacular! Mind you, you had me with poinsettia.
Such a wonder quintet of cards. Loved them all so much. The protea card has such an Australian vibe to it.
Wonderful video too.
I’ve spent today, Sunday, wrapping my Christmas presents and watching the video again.
You’ve made my day!
Merry hugs
So so glad you enjoyed these Lisa… and look at you go GF, wrapping already, I’m impressed! I’ve only just bought the paper, but I suppose that’s a start lol.
I love the twist on the green and pink + the assortment of flower ideas. So beautiful Therese.
Thank you Lisa, they were such fun to make!
Therese, I agree with you that any floral can be used at Christmas – especially when Christmas is in Spring/Summer as it is in your neighborhood!
ALL gorgeous – but I do have a favorite today: that big red bow!
=] M
Feels perfect for us lol. So happy you liked them too!
I do like all of them but if I had to pick a favourite, I guess it would be “frame-it”. Great video and thank you for sharing your time! 🙂
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for taking the time to comment x
I haven’t used my Hanging Garden die from Altenew for quite some time and I was blown away by the way you used it for a Christmas card. Thanks for the inspiration, Therese. You always have such wonderful ideas on ways to use stamps and dies.
I’m just sad that it’s no longer available… it’s an amazing set of dies!
I’m so happy to see non traditional colours and flowers on your holiday cards it’s such a refreshing change and I’m all for it. These four are spectacular especially love your use of colour.All of them are swoon worthy and I feel a little shopping spree coming on as all of the items you used can be used in a mulititude of ways and all year long.
Marie
Yes, I think it was a fun idea, though not everyone would like it. I am very happy you do my friend x