If you're looking for some cardmaking inspiration, then these downloadable templates are sure to give you a helping hand for making some crafty designs for Christmas.
Combine our exploding box template with the Jolly Santa free printables to create a special Christmas card that’s full of fun.
If you’re looking for something a little more contemporary, why not create a fantastic festive flamingo gift box? With layered wings, a felt Santa’s hat, and bells for feet, this tropical character is sure to be a big hit with your recipients at Christmas.
You’ll also find templates for Christmas-tree gatefolds, double-diamond fold cards and mini tags and envelopes to help you create a beautiful advent calendar.
Find the full projects for all these ideas and more inside issue 184 of Papercraft inspirations.
Download your free jolly Santa Claus printables:
To download each template sheet, click on the link below the image and it will open in a new window. You can then save/download the sheet. There are a total of 11 template sheets to download to complete these card projects.
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