The holidays are the perfect time to add a little extra sparkle to your handmade cards, and nothing says festive quite like glitter cardstock! Today I’m sharing how you can shine bright this season by pairing Altenew’s beautiful holiday products with the glitz and glam of glitter paper. From bold die cut sentiments to sparkling accents behind your stamped images, you’ll see how this one element can completely elevate your holiday cardmaking.

Here’s a look at some of the holiday cards I created to jump-start your inspiration for using glitter cardstock in your own projects. Each design highlights a different way to let the sparkle shine—whether through die cut accents, bold sentiments, or shimmering backgrounds. To make it easy to recreate these ideas, I’ve included a full visual supply list that will be linked at the end of this post.

Die cut shimmering leaves from glitter cardstock to bring a burst of sparkle and festive elegance to your holiday cards. The glittering surface instantly catches the light, making each leaf look as though it’s dusted with frost or twinkling holiday lights. Tuck them behind florals, layer them into wreaths, or scatter them as accents to add both dimension and a touch of luxury to your seasonal designs.

Glitter cardstock not only adds visual interest but also brings texture and dimension, giving your cards a polished, luxurious look without needing extra embellishments.

Die cut sparkling snowflakes from glitter cardstock to create intricate, frosty accents that shimmer like freshly fallen snow under winter lights. Their delicate shapes catch the light with every angle, adding movement, depth, and a magical glow to your design.

Whether you scatter them across the background, layer them behind a sentiment, or let one bold flake shine as the focal point, these glittery snowflakes instantly transform your holiday cards into dazzling winter masterpieces.

Add layers of die cut foliage from glitter cardstock behind your poinsettias to create a lush, festive arrangement that beautifully decorates the sleigh with sparkle and dimension.

Something as simple as die cutting triangles from glitter cardstock can transform into modern, sparkling Christmas trees—just add a sentiment for a clean and contemporary holiday card.

Die cutting sentiments from glitter cardstock turns a simple greeting into the star of your design—adding shimmer, dimension, and a bold focal point that instantly captures attention and ties the whole holiday card together.

You can elevate the look of glitter cardstock even further by adding a layer of shimmer paste over the top. This not only intensifies the sparkle but also brings in a dimensional, glistening texture that catches the light beautifully. The combination of glitter and paste creates a rich, luxurious finish—perfect for holiday cards that are meant to stand out and feel extra special.

I hope these ideas have inspired you to bring a little extra sparkle into your holiday cardmaking this season. Glitter cardstock is such a simple yet impactful way to add shimmer, dimension, and festive charm to your projects—whether you’re die cutting leaves, snowflakes, sentiments, or even modern trees. Don’t forget to check out the full supply list linked below so you can easily recreate these designs or put your own unique spin on them.