What’s better than cookies during the holidays? Cards that look just as sweet! Creating holiday cards with die-cut cookies is a fun and festive way to spread cheer while showing off your crafty side. These deliciously themed cards are perfect for gifting or pairing with a plate of real cookies for an extra-special touch.

What You’ll Need

• Blank cardstock or pre-made card bases
• Die-cut shapes of cookies (think gingerbread men, stars, or candy canes)
• A die-cutting machine or pre-purchased die cuts
• Foam adhesive or glue
• Glitter, markers, or embellishments for decoration
• A pen for writing your holiday message

How to Make Yummy Holiday Cards

1. Choose a Theme
Decide what type of “cookie” card you want to create. You could design:

• A plate of cookies arranged in a festive display.
• Decorated cookies on a baking sheet.
• A single giant cookie with a heartfelt message in the center.
• A border of colorful cookies framing your card’s edges.

2. Assemble Your Design
Start by arranging your die-cut cookies on the card. Layer them with foam adhesive for a 3D look or glue them flat for a simpler design.

3. Add Sweet Details
Bring your cookie shapes to life with fun embellishments:

• Sprinkle glitter for a frosted effect.
• Use markers to draw icing swirls, dots, or sprinkles.
• Attach tiny bows or rhinestones to make your cookies extra festive.

4. Write Your Holiday Greeting
Include a cheerful message like:

• “Sending sweet wishes your way!”
• “Cookies and cheer for a Merry Christmas!”
• “Baked with love and holiday magic!”

5. Share the Cheer

Your yummy die-cut cookie cards are ready to delight! Pair them with a tin of homemade cookies, or send them on their own to friends and family.

6. Supplies Used

Stampin Up Gingerbread and Peppermint 6×6 paper, Stampin Up Frosted Gingerbread Bundle, Stampin Up Pecan Pie ink pad, Stampin Up Real Red cardstock, Stampin Up Pecan Pie cardstock, Stampin Up Shaded Spruce cardstock, Stampin Blends Pecan Pie, Stampin Blends Real Red, Stampin Blends Balmy Blue, Stampin Blends Shaded Spruce, Stampin Blends Tahitian Tide, Stampin Up Snowflake Magic 12×12 Designer Series paper, Stampin Up Snowflake Sky embossing folder, Stampin Up Woodgrain embossing folder, Distress Oxide Ground Espresso, Sunny Studio Stamps Baking Spirits Bright stamps and die cuts, Honey Bee Stamps Lovely Layers Christmas Cookies, Honey Bee Stamps Clear Gem Stickers, Lawn Fawn How You Bean? Christmas Cookie Add-on, Lawn Fawn white embossing powder, Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners, VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo ink, Anna Griffin Express, Sizzix Big Shot, Tim Holtz Stamping Platform, and Heat Tool.

These cards are not only easy to make but also bring a personal and creative touch to your holiday greetings. Have fun crafting, and enjoy the sweetness of the season!