Create a warm escape from winter with this Beachy Christmas card—straight from sunny Australia! In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a bright and fun Aussie-style Christmas card using stamps, ink blending, colouring techniques, DIY stencils, and custom shapes. Even if you're watching from a chilly northern-hemisphere winter, this tropical twist on Christmas is the perfect way to add sunshine to your holiday crafting! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced card maker, this project is easy to follow and packed with tips for getting smooth blends, crisp stencil shapes, and vibrant stamped images. ✨ In this Christmas card DIY you’ll learn: - How to make a DIY stencil for a beach scene - Ink blending techniques for smooth skies and ocean backgrounds - How to colour stamped images for a tropical holiday theme - Tips for layering shapes to create a dimensional beach Christmas design This card is ideal for crafters looking for Christmas card ideas, beach-themed holiday cards, or a unique way to warm up their winter crafting. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced paper crafter, this tutorial is easy to follow and full of creative inspiration. If you enjoy unique Christmas cards with personality, you’ll love this Aussie twist! 💬 Let me know in the comments: Do you prefer snowy Christmas cards, beachy ones, or both? #CardMaking #ChristmasCardDIY #BeachChristmas #AussieChristmas #Stamping #CardCrafting #InkBlending #DIYStencil #HandmadeCards #Papercraft #SummerChristmas #AustralianCrafter #CraftTutorial #WinterCrafts #tropicalchristmas Below are my Amazon Affiliate links, which you can use to purchase the craft tools and supplies that I use in my videos. I will only link products that I honestly use and would recommend to a friend. Please ensure that if you click on a link, it directs you to the product that you wish to purchase. If you choose to use my links below, it will enable me to make a very small commission, however there is no extra cost to you when you use these links to buy any product. If you do use my links, please know that I am extremely grateful. Any commission made, will be used to help me to continue to make craft videos for you in the future 🥰 Thank you so much! 🌴Items used to make this Beach Christmas Card Cricut Insert Card used (blue) - https://amzn.to/4pjT14v Lawn Fawn Beachy Christmas (stamp & dies set) - https://amzn.to/4pTwZWf Misti Stamping Tool (in Teal) - https://amzn.to/426NIvH Memento Ink Pad in Black - https://amzn.to/3IADZam Memento Dew Drop in Bahama Blue - https://amzn.to/4iAGwPo Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit (Die Cutter) - https://amzn.to/4nkrpLo Ohuhu Alcohol Brush Markers - https://amzn.to/4nT8UgQ Sakura Gelly Roll Pen in White (size 10) - https://amzn.to/48TAm8u Clear Dew Drops (similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/425AjEi Mono Multi Liquid Glue - https://amzn.to/4atfCXB 10 Sheet Foam Round Dots (similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/4oEDQBz If you would like the shapes I used from Cricut - please let me know in the comments. 🥰 My Craft Machines Cricut Joy - https://amzn.to/46z91sg Maker 3 (Maker 4 are cheaper online at the moment) - https://amzn.to/4nmewAL Brother Sewing Machine - https://amzn.to/4njMZ2X Singer Overlocker 700D (Similar machine linked) - https://amzn.to/4mtZlnG 🥰My Heat Press Machines & Mat Cricut Easy Press (9 x 9 inches) - https://amzn.to/48dQJy1 Cricut Easy Press Mini - https://amzn.to/46g20Lz Cricut Heat Press Mat - https://amzn.to/47zaGz8 🥰Cricut Craft Tools Cricut Joy Standard Grip Mat - https://amzn.to/4mhqOZQ Cricut Maker 3 - 3 Pack Cutting Mats - https://amzn.to/4mzOE2R Cricut Brayer - https://amzn.to/4n2X97V Cricut Weeding Tool - https://amzn.to/4maraBi TECKWRAP Vinyl Scraper (for burnishing) - https://amzn.to/3VdKcf7 Cricut Self Healing Cutting Mat (I used this to weed vinyl) - https://amzn.to/3VI4Ynk Cricut Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3K2B4rg Cricut True Control Knife - https://amzn.to/3JuWgq9 Cricut Transfer Tape - https://amzn.to/3KhDfaw Masking tape - https://amzn.to/4nrQwvu Measuring tape - https://amzn.to/4ghk4JW Silicone Cup Holder - https://amzn.to/41YEGRv 🥰Card Making Tools Misti Stamping Tool (in Teal) - https://amzn.to/426NIvH Memento Ink Pad in Black - https://amzn.to/3IADZam Clear Dew Drops (similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/425AjEi Scoring Board - https://amzn.to/3KCw9gW Couture Creations Mini Guillotine - https://amzn.to/3Km7ux6 Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit (Die Cutter) - https://amzn.to/4nkrpLo Ohuhu Alcohol Brush Markers - https://amzn.to/4nT8UgQ

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