Holiday sparkle makes me giddy, and these cards deliver it in the best way. I grabbed the new Very Merry collection from Hero Arts, teamed it up with some glittery goodness from Your Paper Insider Box 12, and ended up with two cards that are clean, classy, and seriously shiny. They may look fancy, but they come together in minutes.

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Featured Supplies

Modern Holiday Greetings DC324 HA	Festive Tree Die DF258 HA	Scattered Stars Stencils SA311 HA	Your Paper Insider OTH	Intens-ified Black Ink Pad HA | SBC
Unicorn White HA | SBC | SB

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’Tis the Season to Sparkle

This card is all about the drama. That silver glitter tree practically glows against the glossy black backdrop, and I couldn’t resist adding a scattering of Lunar Paste stars for an extra twinkle. Nestling the embossed sentiment right into the tree keeps everything crisp and modern. It feels bold but still effortless.

What Makes These Cards Special:

• Bold Contrast: The mix of glossy black, sparkling silver, and shimmering gold.
• Modern Tree Dies: Sleek silhouettes keep the look clean, elegant, and easy to recreate.
• Simple Striking Layouts: Two different designs that let the same supplies do all the talking.
• Lifted Sentiment: Foam tape adds depth without cluttering the design.
• Quick to Recreate: The kind of design you’ll want to make a whole stack of.

Merry Christmas Sparkle

This one flips the script with a golden backdrop and a sleek black tree. I love how the glossy die cut holds its own against the shimmer, while a glittery strip down the side frames it all with a touch of glam. The popped-up sentiment adds just enough dimension without complicating the clean layout.

Creative Tips & Techniques

• Mix Textures: Pair glossy, glitter, and shimmer papers for a luxe combo.
• Slim Borders Matter: Even a tiny accent can shift the whole design.
• Work in Threes: Base, focal image, and sentiment keep things balanced.
• Play With Scale: A large tree die deserves lots of open space.
• Color Shift: Try swapping in red, green or blue with the gold or silver for variety.

These cards remind me that sometimes the simplest supplies create the most eye-catching results. Glitter paper, a good die cut, and a clean design are all it takes to make something that feels extra special. I hope these shiny little trees inspire you to add a little sparkle to your holiday crafting this year.

Crafty Deals!

• Hero Arts — New arrivals for August are here for both Halloween and Christmas.
• Spellbinders — new arrivals for August are here | Fall, Halloween, Christmas, and more!

• Scrapbook.com — Save an extra 11% this week with the code: SPOOKY

Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media. I would be thrilled to see it and leave you some love.

Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Modern Holiday Greetings DC324 HA | SBC	Festive Tree Die DF258 HA | SBC	Scattered Stars Stencils SA311 HA | SBC	Your Paper Insider OTH	Intens-ified Black Ink Pad HA | SBC
Unicorn White HA | SBC | SB	Anti-Static Pouch SBC	White Superfine SBC	Black Superfine SBC	Cookie Dough SBC
Grip Mat 6×6 SBC

Most Used Tools

1.5″ block SB | OTH	Big Shot SB	Black Stamping Tool SB	Blending Brushes AMZ	Blending Brushes Large AMZ
Blending Brushes Medium AMZ	Blending Brushes Mini AMZ	Blending Brushes Small AMZ	Connect Glue SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS
Die Cut Envelope AMZ	Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB	Foam Roll Combo Pack SB	Grip Mat 4.75×6 AMZ	Grip Mat 6.5×8.5 AMZ
Grip Mat 6×6 AMZ	Media Mat Mini SB | SSS	Mini Blending Brushes AMZ	Mini Stencil Mat** SB	Mini Trimmer SB
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS	MISTI – Original SB | SSS	MISTI – Original – Black SB	MISTI Corners SB | AMZ	Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive SB
Post It Note Tape AMZ	Reverse Tweezers SB	Sticky Mat SB	Triangle Trays AMZ	White Gel Pens SB | AMZ
White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ	Adhesive Roll SBC