I'm excited to share not one, but TWO vintage grungy Christmas cards with you today—and even better, I'm going to show you how to use compartmental cardmaking techniques to mass produce them! If you need to make multiples this holiday season, this tutorial is going to be a total game changer. I'll walk you through two different card designs that share a similar aesthetic but offer different complexity levels, so you can choose the version that works best for your time and supplies.

What is Compartmental Cardmaking?

If you're not familiar with compartmental cardmaking (also called batch making or assembly line cardmaking), it's all about breaking down your cardmaking process into individual steps and completing each step for ALL your cards at once. Instead of making one card from start to finish, then starting the next card, you do all the background stamping for every card, then all the spray inking, then all the stenciling, and so on. This approach saves SO much time and makes the process much more efficient when you need multiples.

Two Cards, Two Complexity Levels

Both of these cards feature vintage typewriters, holiday greenery, and that moody, textured aesthetic I love. The "Joy to the World" card is a bit more involved with layered techniques including Distress Spray Stains, Distress Spritz, Grit Paste, and embossing powder. The "Holiday Greetings" card gives you a similar vintage grungy look but with fewer steps—perfect if you're short on time or want to simplify your supply list.

The beauty of these designs is that you can batch make either version, or even make both cards in the same session using compartmental techniques!

Watch the Full Tutorial

Ready to see all the details, tips, and tricks for creating these cards AND how to approach them with mass production in mind? You can watch the complete tutorial in the video below, or head over to my YouTube channel to check it out.

I'd love to hear from you—are you planning to mass produce cards this year, or do you prefer making one-of-a-kind designs? Leave a comment below and let me know! And if you make your own version of these cards, I'd absolutely love to see them. Share your creations with me on social media!

Supplies

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