Who Needs Sugar Plum Fairies? Funny Christmas Card Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps

The holidays are full of sparkle, music, and magic—but sometimes, a little laughter is the best way to spread Christmas cheer. When I saw the Butt Cracker Fairies Collection from Scrappy Boy Stamps, I couldn’t resist turning it into a cheeky, one-of-a-kind Christmas card. After all, who needs Sugar Plum Fairies when you can have these sassy little guys twirling their way across a stage—or in this case, a handmade music box! This card combines a playful sense of humor with a polished, dimensional design, all built with the A2 Music Box Builder Die Set and patterned papers from the same collection.

Who Needs Sugar Plum Fairies? Funny Christmas Card Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps

A Twist on Classic Holiday Design

When you think of a music box, you probably picture a dainty ballerina spinning to a soft tune. I wanted to keep that nostalgic feel but give it a playful twist. The A2 Music Box Builder Die Set made that possible, allowing me to recreate the look of a vintage music box—lid, lock, and all—using kraft cardstock, Ground Coffee cardstock, and the pink brick pattern from the Butt Cracker Fairies 6x6 Paper Pack.

There’s something satisfying about watching the layers of a die-cut piece come together, especially when you use a mix of textures and tones. A little silver cardstock added just enough shine to mimic hardware, while liquid adhesive kept everything crisp and aligned.

Pro tip: when you’re working with multiple die-cut layers, use a precision glue tip—it helps keep those small details in place without the mess.

Batch Crafting for the Busy Season

If you’ve ever found yourself short on time during the holidays (and who hasn’t?), batching your creative steps can be a game-changer. I like to start by stamping every image from a set onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 lb cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then, I color everything at once—usually while catching up on a holiday movie or two.

For this card, I colored all my Butt Cracker Fairies with TriBlend markers, which make shading easy without having to reach for multiple pens. Once they were done, I die-cut them using the Butt Cracker Fairies Outline Dies. This approach not only saves time but keeps your creative momentum going. It’s one of those little habits that helps me make more cards in less time, especially during the busy holiday rush.

Building the Music Box Scene

Once the base was assembled, I added my favorite fairy to the stage using foam adhesive for a bit of lift. The sentiment—“Who Needs Sugar Plum Fairies?”—was stamped in Versafine Clair Fallen Leaves Ink right on the front of the music box panel. I love this ink for sentiments; it’s rich, crisp, and perfect for detailed stamps.

For the background, I layered two coordinating patterns from the Butt Cracker Fairies 6x6 Paper Pack onto an A2 kraft card base. The mix of pinks, browns, and whimsical fairies tied the whole look together. On the inside, I stamped another fairy and added a strip of matching paper. It’s a small touch, but it really finishes off the design beautifully.

Pro tip: Don’t forget the inside of your card—it’s the perfect spot for a coordinating image or sentiment that ties the theme together.

Finishing Touches That Shine

I couldn’t resist adding a little sparkle to my twirling fairy’s tutu. A bit of Rock Candy Glitter brought the shimmer, and a few white highlights with a Posca Extra Fine White Paint Marker added life and texture. Those little details are what make a handmade card feel complete—tiny touches that catch the light and bring out the personality of your stamped images.

One of my favorite things about creating funny Christmas cards like this is how they surprise people. It’s not what they expect when they open an envelope full of handmade joy, and that’s exactly the point. Humor and craftsmanship can go hand in hand—you can make something beautifully detailed and still make someone laugh out loud.

Crafting with a Smile

If you’ve been feeling a little uninspired or tired of making the same red-and-green holiday cards, this is your sign to try something new. The Butt Cracker Fairies Collection from Scrappy Boy Stamps brings a playful, lighthearted energy to Christmas crafting. Paired with the A2 Music Box Builder Die Set, it turns a traditional concept into something delightfully unexpected.

So the next time you sit down to make holiday cards, think about what makes you smile—and build from there. After all, crafting should be fun, and sometimes the best way to spread holiday cheer is with a giggle and a handmade card full of heart.

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Happy Crafting,

Rick Adkins

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