Cards with tags made of embossed foil

Carefully fold out the double card from kraft paper so that the card stands upright and the front looks completely smooth later on. Set the envelope aside to keep it clean, and quickly decide on your look: classic in gold, festive in red , or modern with bold Christmas colors.

Punch out designs from embossing foil: Punch out designs of your choice from embossing foil—for example, hearts, stars, or round balls. Make sure the edges are clean, as this outline will remain visible on the finished Christmas card and creates an elegant tag-like look.

Embossing Relief Patterns: How to Create the 3D Effect Place the die-cut shapes on a special mat. This soft surface is important because it allows you to shape the foil without creasing it. Now run embossing tools over the foil and press any patterns into the design: lines, dots, waves, or ornaments. The idea behind this is that you’re working on the back, and a raised relief forms on the front—that’s exactly what gives the card its elegant, festive look.

Prepare the hanging mechanism: Use a hole punch to make a small hole at the top. Cut “ ribbon ” to suitable lengths and thread them through the holes. This way, the designs will later look like little Christmas tags “hanging” into the card from above.

Place the Ornaments and Secure the Ribbons Inside Place the embossed shapes on the front of the “ kraft paper-” card to test the layout until the arrangement looks just right. Make sure the motifs don’t overlap too much and that there’s still enough space for a short Christmas greeting. Place the ribbons inside the card and secure them from the inside with washi tape. This keeps the ribbons taut, prevents them from slipping, and keeps the front free of adhesive marks.

Final touches for a neat card design Close the card briefly and check that the tags hang straight and the ribbons aren’t too tight. If you’d like, trim the ribbon ends neatly on the inside and press the washi tape down firmly once more. This ensures the Christmas card is sturdy, looks neat, and can be mailed easily in an envelope.

Now it’s your turn. Design several cards at once—this saves time and ensures a cohesive look for your Christmas mail. You’ll find matching embossing foil, washi tape, ribbons, and tools in the online shop, so you can craft and design your cards whenever you like.