Festive Fun: A Bright and Bold Mixed Media Christmas Card

 

Hello, friends!
Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and I’m so excited to share a festive mixed media Christmas card with you today! I wanted to create something a little unconventional, so I went bright and playful with some fabulous supplies from PaperArtsy. Let’s dive into the details!

Building the Background

I started with a gel press print in a soft pink from my stash, which already had a great texture and color base to work with. Next, I pulled out the PaperArtsy Printed Tissue 9—such a fun collection of designs! I chose a few sections that would fit perfectly with the holiday theme and layered them on the background, gluing everything down with PaperArtsy Mattint in The Pink (one of my absolute favorite shades). For a little added contrast, I mixed in a touch of the new Mattint in Ladybug—a perfect Christmas red.

Adding Festive Details

Once the background was dry, I wanted to bring in some classic holiday imagery, so I used PaperArtsy Fresco Paint in Gumboots and Gold to give the holly leaves a vibrant green pop, while Tomato added richness to the berries. For the stars, I reached for Sunshine to make them glow—because what’s a holiday card without a little sparkle, right?

The Star of the Show – Santa!

For the focal point, I stamped and cut out this jolly Santa from the PaperArtsy Kate Crane 007 set. I love how whimsical he looks! I painted him with a mix of Tomato and Ladybug to really bring out those bold, cheerful Christmas vibes, and gave him some dimension by adhering him with foam tape.

 

Finishing Touches

To complete the card, I hand-drew a simple frame around the edges, which added a bit of custom flair. And of course, I had to bring in a bit of texture, so I stitched a line down the side using gold thread. That little touch of shimmer adds such a festive sparkle and ties everything together beautifully.

And voilà! A bright, bold, and joyful Christmas card ready to send some holiday cheer. Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope this inspires you to create something uniquely festive! Have a wonderful weekend, and happy crafting!

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