Christmas Cards in July

July 30, 2025

Pencils, Markers and Ink…Oh my! Create Christmas Cards in July!

Did you love to color when you were a kid? Some of us still do—which is why you are going to love these simple but fun Christmas projects. Dive into all the color options with ink, Blender Pens, Watercolor Pencils, and Stampin’ Write Markers. Want to add another coloring technique? Go right ahead! I won’t tell! Create two sweet Christmas cards in July using the instructions below.

WISHING YOU THE SWEETEST CHRISTMAS CARD

SUPPLIES FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS IN JULY

Stamps
• Jar of Joy Stamp Set
Paper
• Basic White Cardstock
• Real Red Cardstock
• Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock
• Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper
Ink
• Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad™
• Tuxedo Black Memento Pad
Coloring Tools
• Blender Pens
• Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1
Ribbon & Trim
• Linen Thread
Adhesives
• Stampin’ Dimensionals™
Tools
• Sweet Jar Builder Punch

MEASUREMENTS

Basic White Cardstock base:
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock for jars:
3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Real Red Cardstock for jar lids:
3″ x 3/4″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock
(light side):
4-1/4″ x 3/4″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock
(dark side):
4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″
Designer Series Paper:
4-1/4″ x 1/2″

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4″
and fold in half to create a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card.
2. Stamp the jar images in Tuxedo Black ink on 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ Basic
White Cardstock; stamp the snowman in Tuxedo Black ink inside one of the jars;
stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink inside the other jar. Stamp the jar lids in
Tuxedo Black ink on 3″ x 3/4″ Real Red Cardstock. Cut out the jars and lids using the Sweet Jar Punch.
3. Color the snow with the blue watercolor pencil. Use the Blender Pen to soften the coloring.
4. Cut left edge of 4-1/4″ x 3/4″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side) at an angle.
5. Assemble the card and add Linen Thread.

MAY YOUR HEART BE FILLED WITH JOY CARD

SUPPLIES

Stamps
• Jar of Joy Stamp Set
Paper
• Basic White Cardstock
• Real Red Cardstock
• Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock
• Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper
Ink
• Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad™
• Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
• VersaMark® Pad
• Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
Coloring Tools
• Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1
Specialty Finishes
• Basics Wow! Embossing Powder
Adhesives
• Stampin’ Dimensionals™
Tools
• Stylish Shapes Dies

MEASUREMENTS

Basic White CM ardstock base:
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock for circle:
3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Real Red Cardstock for sentiment:
3-1/2″ x 3/8″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock for banner
(dark side):
3-7/8″ x 2″
Designer Series Paper for card front:
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Instructions for Second Christmas Card in July

1. Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1 /2″ Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card.
2. Cut 3-7/8″ x 2″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock into a banner shape. Adhere the Designer Series Paper
and Secret Sea Cardstock to the card front.
3. Die cut the circle from 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes Dies and stamp
the ornament image three times near the top. Color the ornaments using Watercolor Pencils. Draw strings on
the ornaments using the Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker. Adhere the circle to the card.
4. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark Ink on 3-1/2″ x 3/8″ Real Red Cardstock. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.
Cut left end at an angle and adhere the sentiment to the card.

MISC.

Thanks for visiting my website. If you like making fun folds check out some of my other tutorials here like the Pillar Fun Fold or the ever-popular Z Fold card. Supplies used to create these cards can be purchased from my online store using this link. Every purchase you make helps support my small business and also earns you 10% Stampin’ Rewards that can be used on future orders to lower your cost.