Tutorial – Sasha Makes Cards

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Looking for some easy-to-make DIY Christmas cards this holiday season? Look no further than embossing folders! ❄️🎄

While I don’t often reach for embossing folders (perhaps because I don’t have many), they are one of the easiest ways to take handmade cards to the next level. With so many techniques to experiment with and so many options from a ton of amazing brands, embossing folders really do offer something for everyone, especially during the chaos of the holiday season!

The embossing folder I am using here is the Winter Foliage 3-D Textured Embossing Folder from Sizzix. As for the technique, here is what I did:

Simply rub your ink of choice (I’m using Distress Oxides from Ranger Ink) on the flat side of the folder
Spray your cardstock with water
Run your embossing folder and cardstock through your die-cutting machine for a beautiful, inky look!

Also, simply using your embossing folder with no ink will give a more clean and simple yet still beautiful effect.

Check out the process video posted to TikTok here:

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Embossing folders are definitely one of the best ways to make quick and easy Christmas cards this holiday season! 🎄🎄 check out my blog www.sashamakescards.ca to shop the supplies I used! #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #christmas
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To finish, glue your card panel to a card base, I used Bearly Art Glue.

Ta-da! It’s that easy to create Christmas cards for your loved ones.

Since I mentioned that there are so many embossing folders available, here are some other beautiful and fun embossing folders perfect for creating quick and easy, no-fuss Christmas and holiday cards: