My 2025 Christmas cards are officially done!  The Pōhutukawa—often called the New Zealand Christmas Tree—was the perfect inspiration for these festive cards, created using the Branching Out Bundle and Jolly Delivery stamp set.

Bundles: Branching Out Stamp Set + Branching Out Dies (photopolymer: 165776).  Stamps: Jolly Delivery (photopolymer: 165838).  Ink: Pecan Pie (161665), Real Red (147084), Pool Party (147107). Card/Paper: Pool Party (124391), Pool Party Two-Tone (166691), Real Red (106578), Basic White (166781).  Accessories: Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136).  Tools: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049), Sponge Daubers (133773), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).  Other: Sanding Block.

Branching Out Stamp Set + Branching Out Dies Bundle (165776) - $100.75

This design is a simple fun-fold card with a little extra wow thanks to a clever latched opening.  Gently bend back the right edge and the stamped front panel lifts to reveal the card inside — such a fun surprise for the recipient.

So... want to know how I made this gorgeous Christmas card?  Here you go!

1. Card Base:
   Cut Pool Party A4 cardstock at 18 cm x 14.8 cm (7” x 5-3/4”).  Score at 7.5 cm and 15 cm (3” and 6”), then fold along the 7.5 cm (3”) score line.  The shorter front panel aligns with the final score line, leaving the right edge of the card back exposed.
2. Textured Front Panel:
   Cut Pool Party Two-Tone cardstock to 7 cm x 14.3 cm (2-3/4” x 5-1/2”), emboss with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, then lightly sand the raised areas to reveal the white core.  Adhere this panel to the front of the card.
3. Stamped Feature Panel:
   Die-cut the 5.3 cm (2-1/8”) stitched frame from Basic White cardstock using the Branching Out Dies.  Stamp the greeting from the Jolly Delivery stamp set and the branch from the Branching Out stamp set in Pecan Pie ink.  Ink the pine needles in Real Red and stamp repeatedly in the same spot to build up that fluffy Pōhutukawa look.  Add a soft wash of Pool Party ink around the edges with a Sponge Dauber, then finish with a Brushed Brass Butterfly.
4. Latch Panel:
   Die-cut the 6.3 cm (2-1/2”) stitched frame from Real Red cardstock and adhere the stamped panel on top.  Place three Stampin’ Dimensionals along the right edge only, then adhere this panel to the exposed card back to create the latch.
5. Inside Panel:
   Cut Basic White cardstock to 7 cm x 14.3 cm (2-3/4” x 5-1/2”).  Stamp the greeting in Pecan Pie ink and add the Pōhutukawa branch in the bottom left corner.  Adhere inside the card.

 
I made lots of these Christmas cards — and here are the official numbers:

• 540 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 180 Basic White C6 Envelopes
• 90 sheets of Pool Party A4 cardstock
• 53 sheets of Basic White A4 cardstock
• 23 sheets of Pool Party Two-Tone cardstock
• 23 sheets of Real Red A4 cardstock
• 3 packs of Brushed Brass Butterflies
• 2 bottles of Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 1 handy-hubby die-cutter
• ... and a partridge in a pear tree! ♫♪♬

If you’d love to create these Kiwiana Christmas cards next year, be sure to grab the Branching Out Bundle while you can.  It’s currently in the Last Chance section of the online store and is only available while supplies last.

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