Are you ready to try a fun and eye-catching technique for your holiday crafting? Today I’m sharing how to make a Floating Strips Christmas Card using the gorgeous Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper and the Bauble Blooms stamp and die set.
This technique is perfect if you’ve been saving up scraps of designer paper—those thin little strips are just what you need to create the floating effect.
Why I Chose These Supplies
For this Floating Strips Christmas Card, I started with the Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP. I’ve been using it in my monthly classes, which means I’ve built up quite a collection of leftovers. Rather than waste them, I turned them into something special.
To highlight the fresh greens in the DSP, I picked Old Olive as my card base. It looks beautiful against the darker Secret Sea tones in the paper. I also wanted to use the Old Olive Linen Thread as the hanger for my ornament, so everything coordinates perfectly.
Adding the Details
To make the background pop, I blended a little Old Olive ink with a blending brush. This gives a soft backdrop for the floating strips ornament. If you’d like even more texture, try adding ink splatters—just flick the tip of your Old Olive Stampin’ Blend against the lid for an easy speckled effect.
The sentiment comes from the Bauble Blooms stamp set. I also used the coordinating dies to cut the bauble outline and topper, tying the whole card together beautifully.
Watch the Floating Strips Christmas Card Tutorial
You can watch my step-by-step video below to see exactly how to create this Floating Strips Christmas Card. It’s easier than it looks, and the end result is a stunning handmade card that’s sure to impress.
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Would you like the full written tutorial, complete with measurements for all the layers? This tutorial was already sent to my email subscribers, but I don’t want you to miss out! If you subscribe to my mailing list by 24 September, I’ll send this tutorial as a special welcome gift.
This Floating Strips Christmas Card is a great way to use up scraps while creating a festive design that feels fresh and modern. I can’t wait to see your version of this technique!
If you’re looking for another festive project, take a look at my handmade Christmas Wreath Decoration tutorial—it’s a beautiful addition to your holiday crafting.
