Coffee Art Cardinal Christmas Card
Cardinals and Christmas go together like coffee and cream. Speaking of which, this Coffee Art Cardinal Christmas Card uses a little bit of coffee for coloring. If you are looking for some beginner-level coffee art ideas, this DIY Christmas card is a nice project to start with. You will also use a combination of paper crafting materials like stamps and die cuts. Overall this card does take some skill but the results are beautiful. The red and brown cardinals have a majestic and festive appeal that will remind everyone that it's Christmas.
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
Project or Page SizeCard
Type of Paper UsedCardstock
Materials List
- Cling Jumbo Cardinals
- Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle
- 1 spray bottle (2 oz)
- Scenic Selection Embossing Powder Kit
- Clear Bark Embossing Powder (from 14 Jar Scenic Selection Kit)
- Copic Markers
- Creative Impression Ribbon
- Red cardstock
- Instant coffee and water
- Spellbinders Die Cuts
Instructions:
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Cut card base using Die cutter.
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Color one image with brown tones.
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Color one cardinal in red tones and cut out.
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Die Cut around brown image and coffee spritz.
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Wrap ribbon.
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Adhere to card base.
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Emboss red cardinal using Dark Bark and pop up on brown image.
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SissieSass
Oct 31, 2018
Cardinals are so pretty, aren't they? I love using them on holiday cards. The red of the male is so beautiful. I like that this card has a pair of cardinals on the front. It shows family being together during the holiday season, even if it is a bird family.
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