VIDEO: Foiled Snowy Background + Sassy Elf Dies

Hello, Karen Brown here and today I’m sharing a playful Christmas elf card that combines bold colors, a cheeky sentiment, and a versatile foiled background. Even better—I filmed the entire process so you can craft along step by step.

If you’re looking for a Christmas card idea that is fun, easy, and full of personality, this project is a great way to add a quirky twist to your holiday cardmaking. Handmade Christmas cards don’t always have to be traditional—sometimes the most memorable designs are the playful ones!

In the video, I'll show you:

• Exactly how I foiled the Celebration Press Plate

• How to glue tricky die cut letters so they’re straight and evenly spaced

• My step-by-step process for putting the whole card together

I started with the Celebration Letterpress + Foil Plate (part of the Yule Fuel Collection), White Foil and my Glimmer System.

I love how versatile this Celebration plate is—it looks like snowflakes when foiled in white for a Christmas card, but could also become a confetti background in bright colors. For this project, I went snowy, since my elf needed a winter wonderland to stand in.

Next came my focal point: Sassy Elf Costume Die Set from the Yule Fuel Collection. He’s cheeky, a little silly, and absolutely festive. 

To give him personality, I used ColorWheel Cardstock in:

• Cascade (blue)

• Dahlia (pink)

• Fern (green)

The mix of colors makes him bold and fun—perfect for standing out against the snowy background.

Every good elf needs a punchline, and this “OMG! Santa!” message couldn’t be better! The die cut letters are crisp, bright, and perfectly straight across the card front. (In the video, I share my favorite tip for gluing letters evenly every time.)

I hope you enjoyed this fun card and video. Thanks for stopping by!