Christmas inspiration! Today I’m sharing the four cards featured in my Neutral Noel Retreat in a Box. With charming little houses, layers of evergreen branches, rustic twine, and touches of gold, these projects capture that cozy feeling of being home for the holidays.
I love how these cards coordinate while each has its own personality. Here’s a closer look!
A Little Christmas Village
The first card brings a sweet village scene to life with layered white houses, a tiny deer, and stamped evergreen branches. Cream-colored greenery and a dark textured backdrop help the white buildings stand out, while loops of natural twine weave through the layers. A strip of gold-patterned paper and a few gold embellishments add just the right amount of holiday sparkle.
There are so many little details to discover in this card!
Warm and Welcoming Homes
The second card pairs golden tones with rich brown and green for a warm, welcoming scene. Three little houses sit among stamped evergreen branches, with a textured oval adding depth behind them.
Loose loops of brown twine give this card a rustic touch, and the lightly speckled background ties everything together. It reminds me of a quiet neighborhood getting ready for Christmas.
Sending Cheer
Beautiful tree-patterned Designer Series Paper takes center stage on this card. White evergreen die cuts frame the paper, with a dark textured strip and golden background adding contrast.
A little stamped house rests above the “sending cheer” greeting, and a generous twine bow finishes the top. I love how the paper does so much of the decorating while the layers make the design feel extra special!
Merry Christmas—From Our Home to Yours
This card doubles as a lovely holiday display! Layers of green evergreen branches form a wreath around the “Merry Christmas” greeting, with gold embellishments tucked among the greenery.
A little house and brown twine accent the corner, while “from our home to yours” finishes the base. The extra-special surprise? A battery-operated tealight tucked inside gives the card a warm holiday glow. What a sweet project to display on a mantel, shelf, or side table throughout the season!
Join Me for the Neutral Noel Retreat in a Box
These four cards are just part of our holiday crafting fun! The retreat also features a rosette tree, a paper loop tree, nesting stacked boxes, a NOEL banner, and surprise thank-you gifts.
Your retreat includes:
– A full package of Neutral Noel Designer Series Paper
– A full package of twine
– A package of Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots
You’ll need to purchase the Neutral Noel Bundle to complete the projects.
Registration is open October 15–25, 2026, so be sure to reserve your retreat by October 25. Enjoy a little creative time at home while making cards and decorations filled with cozy Christmas charm.
Which of these four cards is your favorite? Leave me a comment—I’d love to know!
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