Mixed Media Christmas Card Ideas | Seth Apter + Distress Oxides

I’m switching gears from spooky to merry today with a festive twist on mixed media! You may remember the two Halloween cards I recently shared using Seth Apter’s newest Sizzix release. Those designs had me completely inspired — and I couldn’t resist seeing how the same dies and embossing folder could work for a Christmas card.

Most Wonderful Christmas Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Seth Apter Dies and Embossing Folder

His Sizzix designs are so versatile — full of organic texture and layered detail — that they’re perfect for every season. In this new video, I’m showing you how I combined Seth’s collection with a few Tim Holtz favorites to create a Christmas card that’s full of dimension, shine, and that signature pretty grunge vibe.

IN THE VIDEO

In my latest YouTube video, you’ll see how I:

Use Distress Oxides and embossing powders to build a richly textured background
Layer Seth Apter’s dies with Tim Holtz elements for a festive focal point
Add simple mixed media touches that work with any dies or embossing folders you already have

These techniques aren’t limited to holiday cards — you can easily adapt them for any season or occasion.

🎥 Watch the full video HERE or below.

Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

MORE INSPIRATION

If you missed my earlier projects featuring Seth’s new release, you can check them out below. Each one explores a different way to use his dies and embossing folder to build layers, color, and texture — and you’ll see how easily these same techniques transition from spooky to sparkly!

Caught In A Spider's Web

A Wicked Thing

I hope these project inspire you to look at your favorite dies and embossing folders in a whole new way. With a little color, texture, and shine, you can create cards that feel festive and full of mixed media magic.

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

DISCLOSURE

FTC COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
I am blessed to work in an industry I love. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am currently working as a freelance designer in some capacity for the following companies: Scrapbook.com and Tim Holtz. While I am compensated by these companies, either monetarily or in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of their products. I will never recommend something that I don't personally use and enjoy.

My site does incorporate affiliate links. The affiliate programs I use include Scrapbook.com, Simon Says Stamp, Sizzix, Ranger Ink, and Amazon. By using affiliate programs, that means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links here at this blog. This is at NO additional cost to you and, as I stated above, I only share what I love and use.

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