These shaped Christmas cards from Julie Gibbs are the mark of a classic Christmas. Using the free Christmas card templates, making shaped cards is an easy way to add interest to your cards - they'll certainly stand out among the festive line-up! Julie has used Crafter's Companion Poinsettia Perfection papers, but you can opt for any design you like, or use card and decorate with stamps and die cuts to put your own twist on these Christmas shapes. How about downloading our free retro Christmas gift wrap papers to make your card?
Download your free Christmas card templates and scroll down for a step-by-step guide on how to make a Christmas tree-shaped card.
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How to make a Christmas tree-shaped card
Using a green fine liner pen, add faux stitching all around the perimeter of the Christmas tree on the front section of the card. Leave flat to allow the ink to dry.
Die-cut six holly leaves from green paper. Stick the leaves together in pairs and secure to the Christmas tree. Add three adhesive red pearls to each set of leaves as berries.
Punch three snowflakes from white card and sprinkle with Glamour Dust. Add the snowflakes to the tree, attaching a silver gem in the centre of each and four gems to the tree.
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