When I started this card, I honestly wasn’t sure if the Festive Friends Santa would work with my vision. The line art felt too modern for the romantic, vintage look I was going for. But you know what? Sometimes the best creative discoveries happen when we push past our initial hesitations.
Don’t let your stamps’ original “style category” limit your creativity.
The key was layering complementary elements that brought out the vintage charm I was after. Those delicate roses from Lovely Florals instantly softened the whole design, and the ornate Storybook Friends frame became the perfect shabby chic backdrop. I kept my Santa’s colouring muted with blending pens to match the overall aesthetic.
The texture work really brought it home – Beautiful Motifs stamping on the base card and Stripes & Dots for that subtle candy cane pattern. Add in some natural elements from Branching Out dies, a gold sentiment from Greetings for You, and some coordinating splatters, and suddenly my “incompatible” supplies were singing in perfect harmony.
This card reminded me why I love experimenting – sometimes the combinations that seem unlikely on paper turn out to be absolutely magical in real life.
Watch the Process
What We’re Loving
Stay tuned for more inspiring projects using Stampin’ Up!’s incredible products.
Unlock Scrapbooking, Cardmaking Tips & Inspiration! Subscribe Today
Til next time, see you soon & keep creating!
Maz
aMAZing Creations 
What do you think?