Case Me A Christmas Card | 2025 Video Hop

The Case Me A Christmas Card Video Hop has quickly become one of my favorite holiday traditions, and I’m so excited to be part of the 2025 edition — especially since this is the last one for the year! Every designer in the hop was challenged to CASE (which stands for Copy and Share Everything) a card from another creator in the lineup, and this time, I had the pleasure of CASE-ing a beautiful design from the incredibly talented Therese Calvird of Lost in Paper. Her style always feels so effortless and elegant, and I knew right away that I wanted to bring a little of that calm, clean, and peaceful beauty into my own version.

When I first sat down to create, I realized something funny — I’ve got drawers full of dies and embossing folders I’ve been “saving” for just the right project. You know how it goes: you buy them, love them, and then… they wait patiently for their turn. Well, this was their moment! I pulled out some older favorites that hadn’t seen the light of day in far too long, and that became the heart of this card design.

Case Me A Christmas Card | 2025 Video Hop

The Inspiration Behind the Design

Therese’s original card was a clean and simple beauty. It had soft floral die cuts tucked into opposite corners, a delicate die-cut frame with diagonal details, and a bold sentiment centered in the middle. What really caught my eye was her color palette — peach and coral tones with just a touch of glitter. The combination felt fresh, festive, and timeless all at once.

For my version, I decided to stay true to the peaceful layout but change up the palette slightly to give it my own twist. Instead of coral, I leaned into soft peach and pink tones — colors that remind me of those early winter sunrises we sometimes get here in Alabama, where the sky glows with warmth even on the coldest days.

A Mix of New and “Oldie but Goodie” Supplies

I started by grabbing a few dies from my stash that had been patiently waiting for their debut. The Build a Poinsettia Die Set (an older favorite I couldn’t find online anymore — but don’t worry, I linked a couple of similar options) was the first to make the cut. For the bird, I used the Winter Cardinal Die Set from Simon Says Stamp, and the sentiment came from the Holiday Sayings Die Set by Concord & 9th.

To build texture into the background, I created my own frame using the Precision Layering A2 A Etched Dies and embossed it with the Scenic Poinsettias 3D Embossing Folder. If you’ve never embossed a die-cut frame before, here’s a quick tip: emboss after cutting the frame — it keeps your edges clean and gives that deep, dimensional impression that really makes your design feel professional.

Playing with Color and Texture

One of my favorite parts of cardmaking is watching flat cardstock come to life with just a bit of ink blending. I die-cut my poinsettia layers from peach cardstock and softly brushed Saltwater Taffy Distress Ink into the centers for a touch of warmth and depth. Layering those pieces gave the flower a realistic shape, and I topped it off with a glittery center cut from pink glitter cardstock.

I carried the same peach-and-glitter combination into the leaves and the little cardinal, keeping the color story cohesive. The glitter paper added that extra holiday sparkle without overpowering the design — a little shimmer goes a long way.

Pro Tip: When you’re mixing glitter cardstock with smooth paper, add a few extra layers of plain cardstock behind your glitter die cuts. It gives them stability and helps them adhere better without buckling.

Balancing the Design

The hardest part about recreating someone else’s design is making it feel like your own. I didn’t have the same diagonal frame die that Therese used, so I made my own — and honestly, I love how it turned out. I adhered the embossed frame with foam adhesive strips to lift it slightly off the card base, then added my poinsettia to the bottom right corner and the cardinal to the top left. This created that familiar “corner balance” that gives your eyes a natural place to rest.

For the sentiment, I die-cut the word peace from the Holiday Sayings Die Set several times and stacked the layers for dimension. Behind it, I added a shadow layer of pink glitter cardstock, plus a subtle peach drop shadow for depth. That little bit of offset color really helps the sentiment pop — it’s one of my favorite design tricks when working with layered word dies.

The Finishing Touches

Once everything was adhered, I sprinkled a few rhinestones around the design for sparkle and balance. I always say rhinestones are like salt — a little goes a long way, but just the right amount can completely elevate a card.

The final card turned out soft, elegant, and peaceful — exactly the feeling I was hoping for when I started. And the best part? I was able to use supplies I already owned while still making something that felt fresh and new.

Why CASE-ing Is a Great Creative Boost

Sometimes during the busy holiday season, it’s easy to hit a creative wall. We’ve all been there — surrounded by supplies, but not quite sure where to start. That’s when CASE-ing becomes such a powerful tool. It’s not about copying exactly; it’s about finding inspiration and putting your own twist on it. Whether you change the colors, layout, or theme, you’re giving yourself a creative starting point — and that can make all the difference.

So, if you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed by holiday projects, try CASE-ing a design you love. You might just find your creativity snowballing again in the best way.

Case Me A Christmas Card Hop 2025 | Peach Poinsettia Card Video Tutorial:

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Join the Hop!

I’d love for you to watch my video for this project on my YouTube channel and hop along with us. There are nine other amazing designers participating in this year’s Case Me A Christmas Card Video Hop, each CASE-ing a different creator in the lineup. And the best part? There are prizes from some wonderful sponsors, open internationally!

To enter, simply watch the videos, like, and leave comments along the hop or play along by casing a card and using the link on Michelle's blog. Entries close on the 7th of November at 6am AEDT (Melbourne time) - which is 6th Nov, 12 noon Pacific Time. Find out how to play along over on Michelle's blog! Winners will be announced shortly after on Michelle's blog, so make sure you don’t miss it.

This hop has been such a fun way to wrap up the creative year — a reminder that inspiration is meant to be shared, and sometimes, the best designs start with a spark from someone else’s creativity.

(Wondering what I used in this video? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible). As always I appreciate your support of my videos!

Materials Used:

Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

Happy Crafting,

Rick Adkins

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