Holiday Cards That Will Pop! 🎉


It's the week before Christmas, Reader.

Are your days merry and bright? Or busy and bustling? Or maybe they look different and are filled with quietness and solitude.

No matter what your holiday season is like, I just want to take a moment to say I see you.

You are a valued person here in my community, and we care. I've packed a warm virtual hug in this message just for you! 💗

Yes, Christmas is full of cheer for most, but I know for some, the holidays bring more loneliness and pain than joy and laughter.

I, too, have had holidays that I wished I could fast forward through.

But I learned along the way that no matter what my emotional state, if I set out each day to smile, tell myself I am doing the best I can, and then make an effort to show kindness to another human, then my spirits always lift!

ALWAYS

One easy way you can do this is with a thoughtful gesture like a handmade card.

Even if you don't have a family member to give it to, why not hand it to your mailman, grocery clerk, co-worker, or casual acquaintance?


If you're anything like me, Reader, you understand the magic of giving and receiving handmade holiday cards during the festive season!

Not only is it a heartwarming gesture, but it also allows you to put your personal touch into every card you create.

I've curated a list of the most enchanting Cricut Christmas card ideas to spark your creativity, including several of our most downloaded card templates!

Holiday Pop-Up Cards: These adorable pop-up cards feature a jolly snowman, a classic nativity, a menorah and star of David for Hanukkah, a Santa gift scene, and a Nutcracker card design.

They will quite literally be a pop of surprise to your recipient!

These pop-up cards are all made very much the same way, so you can follow along easily, no matter which design you are eager to create!

GET THE HOLIDAY POP-UP CARDS AND TUTORIAL

Deco Foil Cards: Want to add some shimmer and shine that gives your finished card that Hallmark quality? Check out this DIY Christmas card tutorial, where I will show you a magic trick with deco foil!

You can use these free printable card templates with Print Then Cut for your Cricut machine or just print out the PDF templates.

GET THE FREE DECO FOIL CHRISTMAS CARDS AND TUTORIAL

Gift Card Holders: Gift cards tally into the millions each year during the holidays. But why not dress up your gift card with these cute coffee and cocoa card holders?

Find both a cheerful coffee mug and latte cup gift card holder SVG for free inside the Vault!

GET THE FREE GIFT CARD HOLDER SVG AND TUTORIAL

Poinsettia Flower Mandala Card: Explore the beauty of poinsettias with this stunning layered mandala Christmas card.

This one is quick to make but still stunning, and if you add glitter cardstock, it really sparkles and shines!

GET THE POINSETTIA CARD TUTORIAL

16+ Christmas Cards to Make: Discover even more Cricut Christmas projects and ideas, including snow globe cards, pop-up gnome cards, slimline shaker cards, and more.

GET 16+ HANDMADE CARD IDEAS


Several of the cards in the list above come with free templates (like the deco foil, gift card holders, etc.), but you can get access to all the rest of my exclusive designs with the Abbi Kirsten Membership, which is currently 20% off for the annual option! Use code: ANNUAL20

Which of these cards is your favorite?

Reply and let me know! And if you make one, be sure to share it with me. Seeing your creations is like a Christmas gift to me!

Wishing you a Christmas as wonderful as you've made my year,

Abbi


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