If you’re itching to kick off Christmas card season with something elegant (and quick!), you’re going to love the Modern Christmas Suite. Think classic black and white, luxe gold foil, and simple layouts that look oh-so-fancy. Tonight I’m sharing three chic designs: a gold-star showstopper, a joy-fold with evergreens, and an inlaid ornament that feels like jewelry for your card front.
Why the Modern Christmas Suite?
This suite makes it easy to craft “wow” cards fast. The specialty DSP gives you black-and-white patterns on one side and gold foil on the other—so every piece you cut feels designer. Add the Ornamental Christmas bundle (stamps + dies), twine, and optional large gold hoops, and you’ve got endless mix-and-match options.
Card 1: Wishing You Peace & Joy (Gold Star)
Vibe: Minimal, luxe, timeless
You’ll need:
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Basic Black card base (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4")
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Basic White inside panel (5-1/4" x 4")
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Brushed Gold Foil (3-1/4" x 3-1/4")
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Modern Christmas DSP (3" x 3")
How to assemble:
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Layer the 3" x 3" DSP over the 3-1/4" square foil. Wrap twine around the panel four times and tie a bow to the left (tweezers are your best friend).
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Die-cut a gold star and pop it up in the center with a single Dimensional.
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Gold heat-emboss “Wishing you peace and joy” on a 1/2" strip of Basic Black; pop it across the panel to finish.
Pro tip: When heat-embossing on black, swipe first with an embossing buddy to keep stray powder at bay and get that crisp, metallic shine.
Card 2: Joy-Fold “’Tis the Season” with Trees
Vibe: Interactive, classic, warm
You’ll need:
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Thick Basic White (9" x 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2") – main base
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Thick Basic White (8-1/2" x 3-1/4", scored at 4-1/4") – inner flap
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DSP panel (4" x 5-1/4") + front layers: Basic Black (4" x 3-1/4"), DSP (3-3/4" x 3")
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Circle die-cut (≈3") for sentiment
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Mossy Meadow ink + cardstock for trees, Memento for trunks (or a Basic Black Blend)
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Low-profile gold dots, Dimensionals, Adhesive
How to assemble:
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Adhere the 4" x 5-1/4" DSP inside the main card base. Center and adhere the smaller folded card (inner flap) onto the left panel of the main base.
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Layer Basic Black (4" x 3-1/4") with DSP (3-3/4" x 3") and adhere to the small front flap.
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Stamp “’Tis the Season” slightly left-of-center on the circle, pop up with Dimensionals.
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Stamp two Mossy Meadow trees; color trunks; die-cut. Adhere one flat behind the circle; pop the second with Dimensionals so it overlaps the right edge of the circle.
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Finish with three gold dots for a rule-of-three sparkle.
Pro tip: Place Dimensionals only where the circle sits on the small flap—so your card still opens easily.
Card 3: Inlaid Ornament with Diagonal Embossed Panel
Vibe: Sophisticated, textural, couture
You’ll need:
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Thick Basic White base (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", score at 4-1/4")
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Basic Black layer (5-1/4" x 4")
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Basic White layer (3-3/4" x 5")—cut diagonally, then trim 1/4" from the straight edge of both pieces to create a channel
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Ornament dies: outline (Black), solid backer (White), detail inlay (Gold Foil) + topper (Gold)
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Black/Gold baker’s twine, Gold dots, Dimensionals, Tear & Tape (as a “holder” for angled twine)
How to assemble:
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Emboss the two White diagonal pieces. Stamp “Merry Christmas” on the lower piece in Memento and let it dry.
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Adhere both diagonals to the Black layer, keeping an even gap between them for the twine channel. Wrap twine on the angle and secure on the back (use Tear & Tape to coax it into place), tie a small bow.
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Die-cut: Black ornament (outline), White ornament (backer), Gold detail circles + topper. Adhere Black outline to White backer; inlay Gold pieces; add Gold topper.
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Pop the ornament over the twine channel with Dimensionals; add three gold dots.
Pro tip: Inlay tiny pieces with micro-dots of liquid glue—just enough to hold, not enough to ooze.
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I hope these ideas spark your creativity and make holiday cardmaking feel joyful, not stressful. Tell me: which card is your favorite—the star, the trees, or the ornament? Drop a comment, save this for later, and share with a crafty friend who loves black, white, and gold as much as we do!
