Quick and Easy Christmas Card Using Shepherd’s Care Stamp Set

Get ready to make a quick and elegant Christmas card with the Shepherd’s Care stamp set! Soft blues, subtle grays, and a touch of Wink of Stella sparkle make this design simple yet stunning. Follow along as I show you step by step how to stamp, color, and add festive rhinestone accents—perfect for a single card or a full holiday set.

🧰 Supplies

• Stamp Set: Shepherd’s Care

• Cardstock:

  • Secret Sea — 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (card base)

  • Misty Moonlight — two pieces, 4" x 5¼"

  • Basic White — two pieces, 3¾" x 5"

• Inks:

  • Smoky Slate

  • Secret Sea

• Stampin’ Blends:

  • Balmy Blue (Light & Dark)

  • Dark Smoky Slate

• Embellishments:

  • Wink of Stella

  • Basic Rhinestones

🪄 Instructions

1. Prepare the Base
   Score the Secret Sea cardstock at 4¼" and fold to create your card base.

2. Add the Layers
   Adhere one Misty Moonlight layer to the card front and one inside the card.

3. Stamp the Image (Front Panel)
   On one Basic White layer, stamp the shepherd with the lambs in Smoky Slate ink.

4. Add the Sentiment
   Stamp “Peace on Earth” in Secret Sea ink on the front of the card.

5. Create the Night Sky
   Using Smoky Slate ink, stamp the small dots—first stamp off once, then randomly stamp over the top of the shepherd image to create a soft starry look.

6. Add the Star
   Stamp the small star image in Smoky Slate above the shepherd.

7. Color the Image

   • Shade the shepherd and scene using Balmy Blue Light & Dark Blends and Dark Smoky Slate.

   • Brush Wink of Stella on the star and robes for subtle shimmer.

8. Assemble the Card Front
   Layer the stamped Basic White panel onto the Misty Moonlight mat, then adhere to the Secret Sea card base.

9. Add Sparkle Splatter ✨
   Tap your Wink of Stella pen gently against your bone folder to flick glimmer across the front of the card for a beautiful starry effect.

10. Finishing Touches

• Add a Basic Rhinestone to the center of the large star.

• Place two more rhinestones randomly on the card front for extra sparkle.

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🕊️ Inside of the Card

1. On the second Basic White layer, stamp your sentiment in Secret Sea ink.

2. Stamp the Bethlehem scene in Smoky Slate ink, stamped off once, for a soft, subtle background.

3. Layer this piece onto the second Misty Moonlight mat, then adhere to the inside of the card.

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