A shiny, embossed Christms card design that YOU can create!

Embossing on metallic cardstock is magical. And I'll show you a simple idea for fun Christmas card using a new Merry die from my collection. It LOOKS so fancy, but is not hard to make if you have a die cut and embossing machine.
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• CZ Design Merry Wafer Die *
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• Snowflakes 5 x 7 Embossing Folder
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• Simple Holiday Greetings Stamps
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• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb (25 sheets)
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• SSS Matte Silver Cardstock
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• SSS Cardstock Sleeves
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• SSS Pawsitively Saturated Ink - Earl *
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• Scor-Pal Mini Scor Buddy Scoring Board
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• Teflon Bone Folder Simon Says Stamp
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• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
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• Limited Edition Platinum 6 Aqua Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6"...
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• Universal Plate System
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• Gemini Junior Die Cutting Machine
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• Gemini Plates fro Double Sided Dies
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• Gemini Turntable (Rotating Design Board)
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• Tim Holtz Tonic Craft Pick*
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• PenBlade 3-Pack
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• Beadalon Wire Cutters
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• Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers
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• EK Success Craft Tweezers
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• EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors
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• SSS T-Square Ruler•
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• Gina K Designs Round 2.75 inch Comfort Block
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• Gina K. Designs Connect Glue
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• Fine Tip Bottles Gina K. Designs
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• Pink Tape by Easy See
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• Pink Tape Holder
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• Elmer's Multi Purpose Spray Adhesive
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• Un-Du Adhesive Remover
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• SSS 3D Foam Squares Multi-Pack
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• SSS 3D Foam Squares 0.08 (thicker) *
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• Wendy Vecchi 7-Inch Make Art Stay-Tion
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• 3M Scotch Double Sided Foam Tape .75 inch
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• Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Timmer*
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• Altenew Self-Healing 24 x 18 Cutting Mat
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[@emmasheppard2639]

I love the colour of that version of die cut machine. I wanted the teal big shot for years and finally found one a few weeks ago. My daughter wasn't impressed, she said she loved the blue and black one "because she grew up with it" 😂 Bless her, luckily she's over it xxx

[@99zanne]

Even after I cut my dies that closely, I still have sharp bits left. I use an acrylic nail file to buff off, and nothing bites me after that. TFS.

[@sonjah1983]

I totally agree with you- metalic cardstock with embossing folders is such a beautiful result!!!

[@theresawaveyme4482]

That was shine-a-licious

[@vickidonnelly543]

Oh my word! My husband had to be so demanding today to fix things around the house! I today him "Not now...CZ is coming on".......I missed it live. But watched replay great!!!

[@czdesign]

Love it!!

[@barbarahill6365]

Even prettier in the video. I saw the thumbnail, and thought why did she go grey? 😊. Lots of die cutting tips. We all gotta learn!

[@czdesign]

Yeah, the photo didn't really do it justice!

[@darcygreen7938]

Yummy, shiny, silver goodness!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Great tip on using an unused cutting plate for the top of the die cutting sandwich. 👍🏼 Thank you for that. ❤

[@victoriaclifford2715]

Love metallic embossed backgrounds

[@yellagnome3947]

Oh Cathy, a very simple yet sophisticated Card and I love it.

[@joanngirimonte9349]

Absolutely stunning card Cathy 🎄⛄

[@lauralaforest309]

Love the idea of embossing on the silver paper. Thank you so much.

[@Bethadilly]

So classic, so elegant, and simply breathtaking in it’s simplicity.

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you, Bethany!

[@Fireyvedel]

Couldn’t agree more ! ❤

[@lorie1508]

Love this card. It's so elegant.

[@carolloe2188]

Simply gorgeous card. Perfection! TYFS Cathy!!❤️❤️

[@mbstamper1217]

Thank you for mentioning using one plate that never gets cut into. I have had that issue.

[@dizzinese]

Hey, remember me? Seems like forever! I’m glad to see the matte silver. I did just buy some but still nice to see this one. I almost bought it. It’s nice. Also I want to tell you that as far as plates go, I’m in love with the chrome precision plate from sizzix! Girl I don’t understand why there aren’t videos all over KZbin about this plate. Every card maker should have one. It doesn’t warp and more importantly, it doesn’t get cut into!!!!! I don’t know yet how it will work, but I bought a second one to use for the top plate too!!!! If you tape down your die you don’t need to see it! A trick I heard also for preventing marks in your metallic or foil cardstock where you don’t cut, is place a sheet of copy paper ontop of the cut up plate everywhere except where you’re cutting. It works because I tried it. I’ll keep you updated on the 2 precision plates but you’re down right crazy not to try one they are unbelievable! Amazon has them for $26 as opposed to stamp stores at $44 each.

[@czdesign]

Is it a shim, or a plate? Hmmm. Might have to look into it.

[@dizzinese]

@@czdesign it’s an actual plate! By sizzix. And the one I bought 2 different times on Amazon is from sizzix. Some stamp or craft place sells it but since Amazon ships it easy returns. And just today I finally got in my stamp room and really gave it a good try with both plates. The pressure from the switch really bends plates badly and only half way across and no matter what I could not get it straight. So my idea today worked fabulously! I wish I could do a KZbin video and tell ppl to try it. You’ll have to for me if you try it! The chrome precision base plate is ontop of the big platform, the adapter then the chrome. I added the other chrome upside down so chrome to chrome with die and cardstock in between. I did find after many runs it started to even put a slight bend in the chrome plate. So I avoid this by simply rotating the top for the bottom every couple times! It’s so nice not to have those deep cuts that hold colored cardstock and make a mess out of metallic and foil! Please try it. I can’t see why it wouldn’t work in the Gemini too but you may have to fuss with a shim. But I actually use one less because of these plates and they cut through so beautifully! You must tell me if you try it. And undu is the greatest stuff for the entire house. Like when stores put stickers on acrylic! Goof off has its place, but I use undu for tons! All the Bible mailers you get, you can pull those labels right off and reuse the mailer! Recycle! Lol Nice to hear from you. Check it out give me the official verdict!

[@charlottebradnick8102]

Sorry I missed it today I was out running errands. The card turned out beautiful.

[@Jan-dm7wj]

So very pretty! Thanks Cathy.

[@rubylevan6860]

that’s a beautiful card

[@fosmert877]

You made me laugh when you said the part about when to start your Christmas cards!! I love this card and will check out the matte silver cardstock.

[@CraftyKiwiMama]

Elegant, fabulous and inside stamping too, freestyle!! Fabulous xoxo

[@ashleyowens1093]

So elegant. And perfect for a project I have coming up - cardmaking with my non-crafty adult girls. They want to get in on the action 😅

[@czdesign]

Get 'em hooked! lol

[@gayle1055]

Beautiful card Cathy❤.

[@Via_Von]

Ohhhh Cathy - the glorious eyecandy in this card!!! 🤩❤️❣️ I love the simplicity of it and the sparkle contains all the pleasure. I love the *merry* you designed - perfect for mass producing holiday cards too! 😍❤️ Goodness, I am glad to know that I'm not the only one with transferred impressions from dies on the top plates - and what's worse is that I always keep one plate for top use only. Both my Sizzix Switch and my Altenew Mini loss on are terrible about that and I've had to put a cardstock "shim" between the die and the top plates to protect the cardstock I'm cutting on. It's especially sad with metallic card stock and makes me cry. 😭

[@czdesign]

I feel like my Gemini sandwhich (two clear plates, two double sided die plates) is literally the best for this, as I only cut into ONE side every time. But I don't know how to emboss yet with my Gemini. I will practice!

[@Via_Von]

@@czdesign It’s interesting that the Gemini, being electronic too, doesn’t do that. The Switch puts such extreme pressure on the dies which then transfers the impression onto that top plate so no matter if it’s a new plate, it will end up textured from that eventually and at roughly $35 for a new set of plates, it’s not something I want to replace every few weeks - you know?

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

Such a beautiful card

[@idelleengel8009]

Very beautiful! Love the technique!

[@lorispicer2498]

Ok... that matte metallic cardstock just went on my wish list 😊

[@pipsmommy]

Just beautiful!

[@lkhorvath4]

This is a gorgeous card thanks for sharing

[@kathypatterson4630]

very elegant

[@patriciapehler9461]

Gorgeous. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@743linda]

Beautiful Christmas card❤

[@navoff1]

I always save one of my Spellbinders cutting plates as a "do not cut" plate to prevent those marks from messing up my die cuts. I forget who recommended this, but someone advised getting a colored or sparkly plate to use as a "do not cut" plate for Spellbinders or Sizzix machines to help remind you which one is which.

[@czdesign]

oh that is super smart!

[@lorrainezaring9043]

Very pretty.

[@paulabf9065]

Definitely making some of these. So beautiful! Thanks!

[@Malyssalp]

So pretty!

[@natalieingram244]

Striking!

[@sherrymiller3855]

So stunning

[@rlutker1]

That’s gorgeous ❤

[@joannmurphy2226]

Really pretty!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Gorgeous!

[@debbieyankulov5914]

What a difference the silver metallic cardstock makes! Just gorgeous! No one would ever know how easy a clean and simple card was to complete. Very classy card Cathy 😊

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@gretchenwilson1482]

Elegant!

[@conniesobczak2177]

Beautiful love it

[@roxanneklinger3828]

The card is beautiful, but had you considered using a medium icy blue or a deep burgundy color for the cloud around Merry. The those 2 colors would really make the silver below and above them Pop out at you.

[@czdesign]

I did not think of that!

[@robbiefitzgerald79]

love!!!

[@racheljakubiak1235]

Beautiful!

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@kathleenvaughan5141]

Love it!!

[@norinemueller4588]

Love it

[@shellreich]

Love how simple but beautiful this card is. Thanks for sharing.

[@cathylaycock5598]

Very pretty! Dark blue card base and shadow would be stunning too. 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@robinkilleen7192]

Love the simplicity and elegance to this card. It would be great to reproduce in lots of different color cardstocks with matching shadow! Thank you Cathy!❤️

[@czdesign]

Great idea!

[@denisegilbert4109]

Simple and ELEGANT.

[@laurasutton1551]

Pretty I have a similar embossing folder & just got some silver & gold irradesant paper I bet would be cool to do a similar card

[@czdesign]

Yes!

[@gigigirl6898]

Can’t wait to see you work your charm

[@susanbaker6409]

Love the simplicity. Very stylish card. Thank you Cathy. x

[@rheaollett7806]

Love this card. So elegant.

[@lindaflanders8882]

As always, simple, beautiful and elegant!

[@simeenbatra6882]

What a classy and beautiful card!

[@patticallihan8515]

Your card is gorgeous Cathy. Simple & stunning. Have a wonderful weekend.💖❄️💖❄️💖❄️

[@gingerpayne7310]

Beautiful and simple Christmas card!

[@kristinawalby8652]

Omg. Better than horrible. I could not stop laughing. 😂 You rock! I’ve learned so much from you AND I met you through Bethadilly! You both have cost me a lot of money. Lol

[@czdesign]

Oh, thanks for coming by Kristina! I love that I found Bethadilly. We have become internet friends!

[@cropnkathy]

Love this CAS design. So classic and elegant. Would be a lovely one to mass produce! Happy Saturday. 😊

[@czdesign]

Thank you! You too!

[@cheri6905]

This is just such a beautiful card - LOVE it!

[@renshaw5darlene1519]

I love the stacked thickness of the sentiment. Your cards are so beautiful.

[@barbarafender7046]

This card is gorgeous!

[@CatherinesCreations7]

Gorgeous! I love that embossing folder!

[@carolcipra5504]

That’s definitely a card I will be making for Christmas!

[@lissetsanchez5316]

This card I think I’d be able to make. It’s stunning! Thank you! Always a pleasure to watch your videos on card making. 🥰

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@mjngltn]

Love the lead-in to the video! Also love the beautiful simple card. 😍

[@c.smythe4806]

I love this card, Cathy!! And thank you for your tips, as well!

[@mrsmcphate]

This is amazing! So so pretty! TFS!

[@shelleywalker6225]

Cathy, I followed you here from the scrapbook world so I can still see you in my mind with the short hair. I absolutely love this simple design. I ordered that folder already, but my order is still "processing". I'm eager to make some cards with this design. Thank you for continuing to help us do "simple".

[@czdesign]

Yes! You know this long hair is not the real me! hahahah!

[@annetelecky1522]

I love this card. I really like your teaching style.🤗

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

Simply beautiful

[@czdesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shirleymcneely1994]

Love it, stunning

[@dianec3279]

Love this card. Simple and elegant. 👍🏼

[@shannonmabee739]

This card is stunning! Thank-you for the information and inspiration!

[@nancyw8450]

Beautiful layout..... Thank you....can't wait to try it out .......

[@czdesign]

Have fun!

[@dianneochoa8392]

Beautiful ♥️

[@Peggy2316]

Beautiful card Cathy, love the shine!! ❤

[@rivamoyer1189]

Beautiful card Cathy….I was yelling out to you telling you to cut your foil paper down to size or cover with scrap paper to avoid the plate transfer…..been there done that,😢

[@czdesign]

Great idea!!

[@juliev5233]

Good Morning from CA

[@czdesign]

Morning!

[@debbiemc8600]

Love this concept! I'm in the research phase of card marking (haven't made anything yet but am itching to try!). You said something in the video about preferring the Gemini over the Spellbinder for cutting out "merry". Would you mind elaborating on that a little more? I think I want a dual purpose machine that will cut and emboss (like the Spellbinder or Big Shot), but your experience with the circles showing when you cut the "merry" die on the Spellbinder made me wonder if I should rethink that. Thanks so much!!

[@czdesign]

Well, i think the difference is in my plate set up. On my Gemini, I always cut into the same plate and have the top plate clean. However, that should NOT affect the look of the die cut. This only really happens to me on my Spellbinders with metallic cardstock. The Gemini is great for people like me with wrist issues, but it's a great machine in general. However, I don't know how to successfully use embossing folders on it. I need to do some experimenting. Gemini is my favorite electric (also the only one I've ever used, as I hear people really thing the Anna Griffin Empress is fabulous!) And Spellbinders is my favorite manual. You can emboss with a Gemini, but as I said, I have not figured it out yet, so I keep using my Spellbinders.

[@debbiemc8600]

@@czdesign , thank you so much! I hadn't even considered wrist issues. I have a manual Accuquilt and know my arm and hand get tired when I cut a lot of fabric. Sounds like I'll just need to be mindful of plates and metallic cardstock. I'm far from there yet but will definitely keep that in mind. Thank you again for your help. And for the wonderful tutorials!!

[@lucyc]

This is beautiful! Is there a reason you used the manual machine for this folder as opposed to you regular automatic machine? I know from the video that the die cut merry looks better from the Gemini, bbut is there a reason not to use the Gemini for the folder?

[@czdesign]

Yes! I still have not figured out the best way to use embossing folders on my Gemini. Some kind crafter sent me a list of options to try and I tried a few that did not work! lol. So… i need to figure it out!

[@lucyc]

@@czdesign Ah OK. Good to know...thanks!!

[@kisserravnsrensen369]

It’s not Gina that says “Better than horrorble” it’s her husband. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😉

[@czdesign]

Oh right. I just associate it now with both of them! hahah

[@lanascrapaddict2044]

What?!!! No boop!!

[@czdesign]

I know! Sometimes you have to know when to hold 'em!

[@pamshea4305]

Sorry I accidentally clicked dislike! I really love this.

[@wordscrafter]

Beautiful ❤️