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How to Make Simple Christmas Cards

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I always liked homemade cards rather than some printout you buy at the store. I think it means more and it's a fun project for anyone.

by Nicole Rizzuto

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All these supplies can be found at any craft store.

All these supplies can be found at any craft store.

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Draw some designs on the back of the glitter paper. I did some ornaments, trees, lights and simple shapes all related to the holidays. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Draw some designs on the back of the glitter paper. I did some ornaments, trees, lights and simple shapes all related to the holidays. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

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Cut out the outline. This is just a guide instead of cutting freehand and having misshaped cutouts.

Cut out the outline. This is just a guide instead of cutting freehand and having misshaped cutouts.

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Pretty...

Pretty...

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Looks better on the glitter side

Looks better on the glitter side

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Here are some examples of my cutouts.

Here are some examples of my cutouts.

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Here is one I did of a tree.

Here is one I did of a tree.

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Cut small pieces of foam tape. This makes the shapes pop out from the card.

Cut small pieces of foam tape. This makes the shapes pop out from the card.

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The tape has a sticky side and a covered side. Put the sticky side on the cutout.

The tape has a sticky side and a covered side. Put the sticky side on the cutout.

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Peel back the film and place on the outside of the blank card

Peel back the film and place on the outside of the blank card

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Cut smaller pieces for the smaller cutouts... And repeat...

Cut smaller pieces for the smaller cutouts... And repeat...

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I use this size for smaller cutouts.

I use this size for smaller cutouts.

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One sample...

One sample...

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Write a little note inside the card. I feel it's more personal.

Write a little note inside the card. I feel it's more personal.

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Another design I love is the Christmas light strand. Start by drawing a wavy line with a black pen or marker...

Another design I love is the Christmas light strand. Start by drawing a wavy line with a black pen or marker...

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And repeat foam tape placement to your lightbulb cutouts.

And repeat foam tape placement to your lightbulb cutouts.

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As such...

As such...

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I used some black paint to creat the cap of the lightbulb. Let paint dry for a few minutes.

I used some black paint to creat the cap of the lightbulb. Let paint dry for a few minutes.

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Very cute

Very cute

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Another idea. Get creative. It's a fun project for your kids too.

Another idea. Get creative. It's a fun project for your kids too.

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Have a happy holiday!!🎄🎄🎄

Have a happy holiday!!🎄🎄🎄

You're Done!

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This guide was made by:

Nicole Rizzuto

I love to cook and create new vegan dishes!! So I hope someone can enjoy them too...

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This is adorable

Susie Davis 6 months ago

Very creative luv it

Alia Al Najjar 6 months ago

Awesome

Billy Dixon 6 months ago

Such a great tutorial! Thanks for the inspiration.

Melissa Kay Nichols 6 months ago

Love love love!!!

Brigie Czislowski 6 months ago

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

Tammy Bradley 6 months ago

Thanks Janice! Hope the cards come out great!!

Nicole Rizzuto (author) 6 months ago

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Glitter paper

Blank cards

Foam tape

Scissors

Black pen

Black paint (optional)

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