{"id":3032,"date":"2026-10-01T14:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T21:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T21:24:08","slug":"easy-christmas-card-made-with-washi-tape-simple-handmade-holiday-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/01\/easy-christmas-card-made-with-washi-tape-simple-handmade-holiday-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Christmas Card Made with Washi Tape | Simple Handmade Holiday Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we wrap up our Christmas Mini Series, I wanted to share one more festive project that proves beautiful handmade cards don&#8217;t have to be complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For today&#8217;s card, I turned festive washi tape into a trio of Christmas trees, creating a design that is both simple and eye-catching. With a little texture, a touch of shimmer, and some festive ribbon, this quick card comes together beautifully while letting the patterned washi tape do most of the work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3033\" src=\"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_2874-1024x785.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Stash-Friendly Christmas Card Idea<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of my favorite things about cardmaking is finding new ways to use supplies that may already be sitting on my craft table. While I used Festive Washi Tape for these trees, you could easily substitute your favorite Christmas papers, patterned cardstock, or even handmade backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic concept remains the same:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create tree shapes from a patterned design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add texture with an embossing folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer in a little sparkle or shine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish with a sentiment and embellishments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a festive card that looks detailed but is surprisingly easy to create.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Watch the Tutorial<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my latest video, I&#8217;ll walk you through the process step-by-step and share how this card came together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watch the video below:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A\ud83c\udf84 EASY Christmas Card Made with Washi Tape! (You Won&amp;apos;t Believe These Trees)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NquzFOngX4k?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Try Different Versions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons I love simple layouts is their versatility. Once the basic design is established, it&#8217;s easy to create multiple cards simply by changing the patterns, colors, or embellishments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I experimented with several different versions using the same layout, and each one had its own personality. If you&#8217;re making Christmas cards in batches, this is a wonderful way to get variety without having to redesign the entire card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3035\" src=\"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_2876-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"232\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3034\" src=\"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_2869-1-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As this Christmas Mini Series comes to a close, I hope these projects have inspired you to look at your supplies with fresh eyes and create cards that reflect your own style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, creativity isn&#8217;t about having the newest product or the most complicated technique. Often, it&#8217;s simply about taking what you already have and finding a new way to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for joining me throughout this series. I have enjoyed sharing these Christmas projects with you, and I can&#8217;t wait to move into some fun autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving inspiration in the weeks ahead!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy crafting,<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we wrap up our Christmas Mini Series, I wanted to share one more festive project that proves beautiful handmade cards don&#8217;t have to be complicated. For today&#8217;s card, I turned festive washi tape into a trio of Christmas trees, creating a design that is both simple and eye-catching. 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