Easy Christmas cards from plain white cardstock - part 1

I wanted to do another series of Handmade Christmas cards this year that don't require much more than plain cardstock and inks. Here's the first part in the series. Hope you enjoy and it stimulates your creative spirit to make some yourself!!
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We would like to thank John Deley and the 41 Players for the use of their music - "Dixie Outlandish (Sting)" - for our intro and outtake.
Links to Items Mentioned -
Drywall Tape - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
1 inch Foam Tape - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Bianyo Markers - www.amazon.com/Bianyo-Alcohol...
Pigma Micron 01 pen - www.amazon.com/Sakura-30181-M...

[@terrie1226]

Julia, it is always fun watching you create the simplicity of your card making and they always come out looking fantastic. Thank you for sharing them.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are so very welcome Terrie - Hope you have a wonderful week!

[@roxannetucker5813]

This is such a great card to show others that you don't have to spend slot of money to make a great card that comes from the heart as long as you can draw easy shapes and turn it into something beautiful!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You get it Roxanne!! Thank you!!

[@kathleens7898]

Super CUTE!!! LOVE the use of a swirl for a star!!! The use of the dry wall tape is the perfect finishing touch!!! Have a GREAT week!!!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Kathleen - These are such an easy card to create and now I'm hooked on drywall tape again! It gives such a nice effect. Take care and Be Well!!

[@beverlycrear7117]

Julia, I love the simplicity AND the WOW factor of this card. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are so welcome Beverly - Glad you liked it!

[@helenjohnson199]

I love this card! Great way for anyone new to card making, who does not have a Christmas tree stamp, learn that they now can make a pretty Christmas card. I enjoy watching your simple techniques become a work of beauty!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Helen hope all is well with you today! You are exactly right - These are easy and can be stampless cards. My Christmas collection is in storage so you will be seeing several of this sort of cards in the weeks to come ...

[@ninaladybirdcards4261]

Julia the card is simple and very affective, I love the way you use your marker around the edges. 🌲🐞

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks so much Nina! 😊

[@robinlee9598]

Hi Julia, I kept watching and thinking, where is she going with this? Absolutely beautiful!! You never disappoint. If you have a chance, would you do another "decorating a gift bag" or even maybe making some gift card holders? Yours are by far the best and I seem to always need them

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Robin - These cards turned out beautifully for just a little bit of effort. Thanks for the suggestions - I will add them to the list!

[@user-nz8ez2pf6m]

Love this card, thank you Julia

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are so welcome!!

[@patriciafarrell424]

Love the primitive vibe of this card. I probably wouldn't use the NOEL - maybe a script sentiment. Thanks = It is lovely.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you. I just purchased that Hero Arts alpha set and wanted to try it out. Stamps beautifully!

[@sybilmccullers6291]

Pretty card, and I know whoever gets it will love the original look and hand made appeal. I agree with you about the inking the edge, I am a front edger too. Just doesn't work for me from the back. Thanks for all the good ideas.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are so welcome Sybil!

[@susanroutley6986]

I think this is one of my favourite cards you have made since I started following your channel. Can’t wait to try it.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Did you see the ones I made last year Susan? They were very cute too. Here's a link if you missed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHqqZaSOZZaeqNU

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

Hey there Julia, and happy CHRISTmas in July! 🎄This Christmas in July has become a big thing, and I am even seeing Christmas adds on TV!!! For a moment I thought I slept through several months and woke up in December, however, for me here in Aussie land it is still too cold to be December...LOL! 🤣 As you know Julia, I try and make Christian themed cards for Christmas, but on seeing these beautiful Christmas cards with trees and baubles I am leaning on making several of them to send maybe to other family and friends that don't really appreciate my Christian cards. Mind you I still stand by to claim that "Jesus is the reason for the season" whether in July or December!!! It is good to use up all that coloured cardstock in your stash. I have very little coloured cardstock now, and basically have black and white. If I need a coloured panel, I usually swipe the edges with my chosen coloured ink pad... easy peasy!!! Thanks for part one, and now I am looking forward to part two. God's blessings, love and hugs. 🥰🎄❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hey Gloria! Hope all is well in your part of the world. You are absolutely right in your thought about Christmas cards and colored cardstock!! Thank you!! Blessings back atcha!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Julia, what an adorable card -- I love it. Hope you are doing well. We are just back from a week at the cottage and have just sat down for a few minutes with my YouTubing buddies. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks B - Hope you had a good week away. But I'm glad you're back! This is the first in a series. I think I'll do Stars next...

[@francesstewart7407]

Gorgeous!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Frances!

[@quiltmaker8461]

Super cute 🎄

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks B!! Hope you are doing well!!

[@christinehampton7669]

Pretty card Julia

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Christine!! And easy too!!

[@janiew4109]

Love it!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Janie - These are just the easiest cards to make!! Hope you'll try some...

[@ruthportway5198]

Cute card Julia tfs

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks so much Ruth! Have a great week!!

[@gigiandrews5327]

I loved it when I saw it in your FB page, and as you stated, it is easy! The techniques you used brought it together beautifully. ❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you so much Gigi! Stay tuned next week for the Star!

[@gigiandrews5327]

@@SeniorSusieStamps ❤️ have a great day!

[@carolinemcburl2003]

❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Caroline!!

[@joansensing8504]

❤❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Joan!

[@patriciafarrell424]

Hi Senior "Julia". I was so happy to discover your site and videos. I guess I must be Senior Pat (I'm 74, and still loving life and my crafting). I too have a large mixture of old and new products. From looking on your videos on your site, I think I have found my stamping home. What you do makes so much sense, in the use of your cardmaking stash. So, I have subscribed. I do have a question about a comment you made on this video about the background of your card, and using a stencil from amazon. I have never seen them on amazon. What should I put in the search line? Thanks.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Patricia and Welcome to My Channel. I usually just do a search for "stencils" - there are bunches on amazon. This particular one came in this set - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7BNV94K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@timshuman5464]

As always, I enjoyed your video! Was wondering how you made the "NOEL"? - jo shu

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Jo and Thank you! I used the Hero Arts alphabet stamps I showed to make the NOEL. I stamped them in a line with about 1/8 inch apart. Then I went back with an alcohol marker and added green around them. It really made the white letters pop. Take care!