Hi friends! Rick here, and I’m excited to be sharing a fun holiday card idea with you today on the Pixi Dust Designs blog. When it comes to Christmas cards, I love experimenting with colors that step outside the usual red and green. This time, I reached for the I Love Hanging With You Die Set & Stamp Bundle and had so much fun creating a cheerful ornament card in a bright and playful palette.

Playing with Nontraditional Holiday Colors

One of my favorite things about holiday cardmaking is that it doesn’t have to follow the rules. While I still enjoy making traditional designs, there’s something refreshing about reaching for pinks, aquas, and lime greens instead. These colors give a modern, joyful feel that instantly stands out in a stack of Christmas cards. I remember sending out a batch of aqua-and-silver holiday cards a few years back, and the response from friends was incredible—many said they’d never thought to use those colors but loved the fresh look.

Building a Bold Ornament Design

The I Love Hanging With You Die Set made it so easy to pull this design together. I layered the ornaments with a mix of cardstock, added silver details for the hangers, and varied the height with foam adhesive for dimension. Stamping the sweet sentiment from the I Love Hanging With You Stamp Set tied the whole design together. Little details like highlights and glitter are the finishing touches that make ornaments feel like they’re sparkling on the tree.

Pro Tip: When working with die-cut shapes, mix flat adhesive with foam adhesive. This gives your design depth without making the card too bulky for mailing.

Final Thoughts

Holiday cards are such a wonderful opportunity to share joy, and the I Love Hanging With You Die Set & Stamp Bundle is perfect for creating designs that are both festive and unique. If you’re looking to break free from traditional colors this season, give bright, playful palettes a try—you may just fall in love with the results.