Altenew | Sweet and Festive Holiday Baking Card

Hello crafty friends!

I’m sharing today a holiday baking card that captures the warmth of a kitchen filled with cookies and joy.

This card features a festive cookie scene and one of my favorite techniques for mimicking the look of flour, which can actually work for any baking card.

CREATING THE COOKIES

The star of this card is the amazing Sweet Treats Die Set. This recently released die set lets you build a variety of layered cookies — from buttery shortbreads to wafers and crackers — all with a sweet handmade look. I had an absolute blast assembling these delicious-looking elements!

To give the cookies their realistic hues, I used Crafty Necessities cardstock in Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Milk Chocolate, Sand Dunes, Morning Frost, and Heart Beat.

For an added touch of authenticity, I gently inked some die-cut elements with Vanilla Cream Fresh Dye Ink, giving them that perfectly “baked” look.

I varied the dimension by adhering some pieces flat with liquid glue, while others were popped up using thin black foam squares—adding depth and interest to the scene.

FAUX FLOUR BACKGROUND FOR HOLIDAY BAKING CARD

Once the cookies were ready, I moved on to building the background for my card.

I wanted the cookies to appear as if they were freshly baked and resting on a floured work surface, complete with a handwritten “Happy Holidays” message drawn in the flour.

FLOURED WOODEN BACKGROUND

To build this background, I used the Essential Textures: Wood Press Plate, pressing it into Dark Chocolate cardstock with Jet Black Fresh Dye Ink using the BetterPress Letterpress System.

Here’s a tip: I removed all three shims from my BetterPress Platform to ensure minimal or no impression—since I needed a flat surface for the next steps.

Next, I stamped and clear-embossed the “Happy Holidays” sentiment from the Wrapped with Love Stamp Set in the bottom right corner of the panel.

To simulate a dusting of flour, I sprayed Pure White Ink Spray across the panel. But instead of spraying directly (which would create large splatters), I spritzed next to the panel to achieve a fine, misty layer that looked more like flour.

IRON-OFF EMBOSSING TECHNIQUE

For an extra special effect, I used the “iron-off embossing” technique.

Placing a piece of plain printer paper over the embossed sentiment, I ironed it with a dry iron set to high (no steam!).

The embossing melted and transferred to the paper, leaving behind a subtle impression—mimicking the look of a finger-written phrase in flour.

It’s a small detail, but it adds so much charm. It’s a simple trick that adds a ton of realism and works beautifully for any baking-themed card.

ASSEMBLY AND FINAL TOUCHES

With the background complete, I adhered the cookies around the sentiment to create a cozy scene. I tied a piece of red baker’s twine around the top of the panel and finished it with a bow for a festive touch.

As a finishing sentiment, I white heat-embossed “baked with love” onto a strip of Heart Beat cardstock. I tucked this little banner under the twine bow and popped it up with regular black foam squares.

To complete the card, I popped the finished panel onto a white card base — and my cozy holiday baking card was done!

This card was so much fun to make, and I love how the textures and subtle inking came together to tell a warm, holiday baking story. I hope it inspires you to try some playful food-themed techniques in your own holiday crafting!

SUPPLIES

If you’re curious about the supplies I used, they’re all listed below. I use compensated affiliate links where possible—meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Just click the letter codes to shop from your favorite retailers: Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Altenew (AN), Scrapbook.com (SC), Amazon (AZ), Spellbinders (SB), Papertrey Ink (PTI), and more.
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