Throw the Dice for Holiday cards

Creating Christmas Cards with Craft Dice

The holiday season is a perfect time to get creative and make personalized gifts for your loved ones. One fun and unique way to do this is by using craft dice to design your own Christmas cards. Craft dice can add an element of surprise and spontaneity to your card-making process, leading to delightful and unexpected designs. Here’s how you can get started.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials:

Craft dice: These are special dice with colors, styles, types, or kinds of cards on each side of the 5 dice.
Color Paper and Designer Series Paper: Choose the paper that you prefer.
Types of Cards: Fun Folds, Slimline, etc
Adhesive: To attach cardstock.
Embellishments: Optional, for added decoration.
Stamps and ink pads: For additional designs and textures.

How to Use Craft Dice

Roll the Dice: Start by rolling the craft dice. Each side will have a different symbol or pattern that you can incorporate into your card design. For example, if the dice show a snowflake, a Christmas tree, and a star, you can use these as inspiration for your card layout.
Plan Your Design: Based on the symbols rolled, sketch a rough idea of how your card will look. You can decide which element will be the focus and how to balance the other elements around it.
Get Creative: Use your colored pens or markers to draw the symbols onto the card. You can also use stamps to replicate the patterns from the dice. Feel free to embellish with stickers or sequins to add a bit of sparkle.
Personalize Your Message: Once the design is complete, write a heartfelt message inside the card. Use your creativity here as well—perhaps incorporate some of the symbols from the dice into your writing for a cohesive theme.

Tips for Success

Experiment with Colors: Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors. Holiday cards are a great opportunity to use vibrant reds, greens, golds, and silvers.
Layer Your Elements: You can create depth by layering different paper textures or using 3D embellishments.
Practice Makes Perfect: If you’re not satisfied with the first attempt, practice on a scrap piece of paper before committing to the final card.
Involve the Family: This activity can be a great way to involve children and family members. Everyone can roll the dice and contribute to the final design.

Crafting Christmas cards with craft dice is not only a fun activity but also a thoughtful gift. Each card is unique and carries the personal touch and creativity of the maker. Enjoy the process and spread the holiday cheer with your one-of-a-kind creations!

Here are the dice I threw two weeks ago.

Dauber Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Peaceful Season
PAPER – Basic Beige, Shaded Spruce, Shy Shamrock
INK – Shaded Spruce, Shy Shamrock
ACCESSORIES – Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Silicone Pad, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Mono Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder, Daubers, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Shaded Spruce Satin & Sheer Ribbon, Wink of Stella and Alcohol Mixer

Cutting & Scoring

Basic Beige - 3-1/2" x 5-1/4", 4" x 5-1/4", Scraps for Circle Punch
Shaded Spruce - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" score at 4-1/4"
Shy Shamrock - 3-5/8" x 5-3/8", Scraps for Circle Punch

Golden Tree Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Unbounded Love, Peaceful Evergreens, Peaceful Season
PAPER – Basic White, Green and Gold Specialty DSP, Gold Foil
INK – VersaMark, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
ACCESSORIES – Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Silicone Pad, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Mono Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Peaceful Evergreens Dies, Retired Stars at Night Dies, Retired Star Punch, 1/4" circle Punch, Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems, Metallic Enamel Effect Basics, Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder

Cutting & Scoring