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Project Inspiration: Merry Card by Melissa Phillips

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Project Inspiration: Merry Card by Melissa Phillips

November 12, 2026      Winnie Cate Ignacio      1 Comment

Melissa Phillips brings the magic of Christmas to life with this festive Merry Card. 🎄❤️

A beautifully detailed red sleigh filled with presents and a little Christmas tree takes center stage, surrounded by lush greenery, a soft pink poinsettia, and a decorative leafy frame. The combination of traditional holiday colors with delicate pink accents gives this design a fresh and playful feel, while the layered die cuts and sparkling details add depth and dimension. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the joy and warmth of the Christmas season!

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STEP 1:  Cut an A2 size card front from Vintage Cream cardstock.  Using your Press Plate or Glimmer Machine, use Exquisite Leaf Frame Hot Foil Plate and red ink or foil to create impression.  Stamp sentiment in upper right corner.  Splatter with Distress Spritz.

STEP 2:  Die cut and stamp sleigh and other images from stamp set.  Adhere sleigh and tree using foam adhesive.

STEP 3:  Add stamped presents and greenery.

STEP 4:  Add half of die cut snowflake and ink blended green leaves to bottom left of sleigh.

STEP 5:  Add other half of snowflake, ink blended poinsettia, and bell to sleigh.

STEP 6:  Finish with adhesive gems and Crystal Stickles Glitter.

This festive creation is filled with all the little details that make handmade Christmas cards so special. ✨ From the charming sleigh and colorful presents to the beautiful poinsettia and leafy frame, every element comes together to create a cheerful holiday scene. The mix of classic Christmas colors and soft pink touches makes this design especially fun to recreate. Let Melissa’s card inspire you to bring your favorite holiday dies, stamps, and colors together to create something memorable for the season!

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  1. Linda c says

    November 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM

    Love this card!

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