Nov 274 min read

How to Create Mickey and Minnie Hot Cocoa Christmas Cards – A Disney-Inspired Holiday Craft

Capture the magic of the season with these festive Mickey and Minnie hot cocoa cards, inspired by a cozy movie night filled with family traditions and holiday cheer.

There’s nothing quite like cozying up with your favorite holiday movie and a mug of hot cocoa during the Christmas season. This year, my little man and I enjoyed one of our holiday favorites: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Inspired by this magical movie night, I created these Mickey and Minnie hot cocoa cards to blend holiday cheer with Disney magic. These cards perfectly capture the warmth and joy of our family traditions, and I can’t wait to share how you can create your own Disney-inspired Christmas card!

Bringing My Vision To Life

Before cutting a single piece of paper, I turned to Cricut®️ Design Space®️ to plan my project. This tool allowed me to visualize my layout and create elements I didn’t have in my stash, like the Mickey and Minnie silhouettes and Minnie’s signature polka dot bow. Design Space®️ gave me precise measurements and the freedom to tweak my design before diving into the crafting process.

My Mickey and Minnie hot cocoa card layout in Design Space®️—a great tool for planning and creating unique elements!

If you’re a fan of blending physical crafting with digital tools, Design Space®️ is a fantastic resource. Here’s a peek at my initial layout before I started cutting!

Materials Used for Mickey and Minnie Hot Cocoa Cards

Bringing these festive cards to life starts with the right supplies. Here’s what I used:

• Cardstock:

• Stampin’ Up! Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Thick Cardstock (card base)

• Stampin’ Up! White Willow 12x12 Cardstock (for all stamped images)

• Stampin' Up! Real Red 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (mats and mugs)

• Garden Green Cardstock or CTMH Jade Cardstock (holly leaves)

• Basic Black 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock (Mickey and Minnie silhouettes)

• Inks and Tools:

• Stampin’ Up! Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad and Sponge Dauber (inking edges)

• CTMH Linen Ink (whipped cream stamping)

• Stampin’ Up! Stampin' Blends Markers in Shaded Spruce (for holly leaf detailing) & Real Red (for holly berry circles)

• CTMH Clear Shimmer Brush (to add sparkle)

• Dies, Embossing Folders, and Stamps:

• Stampin' Up! So Swirly Embossing Folder (background texture)

• CTMH Hug in a Mug Stamp & Thin Cuts Set (mugs, whipped cream, and sentiment)

• Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals Bundle (holly leaves)

• Embellishments:

• Stampin’ Up! White Loose Snowflakes

• Red and white candy canes (cut from Cricut®️)

• Cinnamon sticks (cut from Cricut®️)

• Polka dot bow embellishment for Minnie Mouse & Mickey & Minnie Silhouettes (cut from Cricut®️)

Please Note: Some items used in this project may be discontinued. However, Stampin’ Up! offers similar products and crossovers that can help you recreate this design. Be sure to check my Stampin’ Up! store for the latest options and inspiration!

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Disney-Inspired Christmas Card

1. Prepare Your Card Base and Mats:

the So Swirly Embossing Folder, these mats add texture and depth to the vibrant Real Red cardstock base. Perfectly sized for a festive holiday card!

• Cut your card base from Stampin’ Up! Basic White Thick Cardstock to measure 5-1/2” x 4-1/4.”

• Cut a Real Red mat to the same size and adhere it to the card base.

• Cut another mat from Basic White cardstock (5-1/4” x 4”) and emboss it using the So Swirly Embossing Folder. Attach the embossed mat to the Real Red mat.

2. Die Cut the Mugs and Leaves:

Die-cut and detailed pieces ready for assembly! Real Red mugs and Garden Green holly leaves bring festive charm, enhanced with inked edges and hand-traced details for added dimension

• Using the CTMH Hug in a Mug Thin Cuts Set, die-cut the mugs from Real Red cardstock.

• Ink the edges of the mugs with a Sponge Dauber and Stampin’ Up! Real Red Ink for added depth.

• Die cut the holly leaves using Garden Green or CTMH Jade cardstock and the Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals Bundle. Ink the edges with the Shaded Spruce Blends Marker (Dark) and trace the die’s inner details using the Light Shaded Spruce Blends Marker for realistic texture.

3. Add Mickey and Minnie Silhouettes:

Adding the magic! Mickey and Minnie Mouse silhouettes are cut from Basic Black cardstock and adhered to the mugs. Minnie gets her signature touch with a polka dot bow for extra charm.

• Cut Mickey and Minnie Mouse silhouettes using Cricut®️ from Basic Black cardstock. Adhere them to the mugs and embellish Minnie’s silhouette with a polka dot bow.

4. Assemble and Add Sweet Details:

•Position the mugs on the card base, adding candy canes, cinnamon sticks, and holly leaves around them for festive charm. See photos above.

Add dimension and texture to your card by creating oversized whipped cream dollops with Cricut®️ and stamping intricate details using the CTMH Hug in a Mug Stamp Set with Linen Ink.

•Cut whipped cream dollops using Cricut®️ to achieve a larger size, and stamp texture details with the CTMH Hug in a Mug Stamp Set and Linen Ink.

•Attach the dollops to the mugs using foam tape for a 3D effect.

Complete your festive design by positioning adorable gingerbread men, adding a whimsical touch of holiday cheer. These charming accents perfectly tie together the candy canes, cinnamon sticks, and holly leaves for a warm and joyful finish!

•Position gingerbread men as shown in the photo above.

5. Finish with a Sentiment and Sparkle:

• Stamp the sentiment “Warm Winter Wishes” from the CTMH Home for Christmas Card-making Set and adhere it to the bottom of the card.

Add foam tape to the titles for dimension and adhere them to the card. Finish with Stampin’ Up! White Loose Snowflakes or Cricut®️-cut snowflakes, and brush shimmer over the design for a frosty, magical sparkle!

• Add Stampin’ Up! White Loose Snowflakes or snowflakes cut with Cricut®️ and brush shimmer over the entire design for a frosty, magical finish.

Explore More Holiday & Disney Inspiration:

Looking for more festive or fun projects? Check out some of my favorites:

• Baking Spirits Bright Christmas Cards – Inspired by holiday treats!

• Nightmare Before Christmas Gift Card Holders – Perfect for Disney and holiday fans.

• Scrapbook Layout: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – A fun way to capture holiday memories.

Share Your Creations and Spread the Inspiration

Share your festive creations in the Members Gallery or tag me on social media @ThisChickLovesPaper. Let’s inspire each other this holiday season with magical designs!

Crafting is all about community and creativity! I’d love to see your take on these Disney-inspired holiday cards or any festive projects you’re working on. Share your designs in the Members Gallery on my website or tag me on social media! Let’s motivate and inspire each other to create and celebrate!

Shop for All Your Holiday Crafting Supplies

Showcase your creativity this holiday season! Find all your crafting essentials to make these festive cards and more at my Stampin’ Up! shop.

While some of the specific products I used may no longer be available, you can shop for all your holiday crafting supplies here: https://thischicklovespaper.stampinup.net/

From cardstock and stamps to inks and embellishments, you’ll find everything you need to craft magical holiday projects.

Warm Winter Wishes,

April – This Chick Loves Paper

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