Hey, friends! Today, we’re talking max creativity with minimal supplies. How many cards can you create with just one die set? One? Two? Three? Try six! I’m crafting with the Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection, and let me tell you – it’s packed with holiday potential! From tiny wreaths and candy canes to trees, presents, and a cheerful vintage car, this set is pure Christmas joy in die form. Let’s dive into the details, inspiration, and all six card ideas I made with this one fabulous die set.
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A Look at the Yuletide Ride Die Set
This set includes everything you need to create a whimsical Christmas scene – a cute car, a decorated holiday tree, presents, wreaths, stockings, lights, and even a tiny envelope (with a heart!) – every little piece layers perfectly for dimension and charm.
I store my die sets on the Craft Stacks magnetic inserts from Spellbinders; it keeps everything organized and easy to find when inspiration strikes. (Highly recommend for those of us who craft in joyful chaos!)
Card 1: Classic Christmas Cheer
A timeless red car on a Windy blue background with white-foiled snow (Sprinkled Confetti Plate) and a big Christmas tree on top. The sentiment “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” adds that nostalgic holiday feel.
I added large Christmas lights onto the tree, topped with Glossy Accents (although my cat decided to sniff the glossy while it was still drying, so these aren’t perfect)/
Card 2: Soft & Nontraditional
I switched things up with Sage green and Coral cardstock – a softer palette that feels cozy and modern. The gifts on the roof were made with patterned paper from the Merry Moments card kit, and the sentiment says, “Merry Everything and Happy Always.”
I also added a bit of “snow” under the tires using a white Polychromos pencil. A Prisma Color pencil would also work.
Card 3: Playful Pastels
A Chiffon background and pastel ornaments give this car a retro vibe! I added a teal envelope and string lights for extra whimsy. I added a larger sentiment here to help ground the car.
Here are some close-up images:
Card 4: Mini Slimline Magic
I went bold with a deep Indigo background to mimic a snowy night. The sentiment, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” pairs perfectly with the Yuletide Ride scene.
This card, unlike the other products, is a mini Slimline – 3 1/4 x 6 1/4″. I also used tiny poinsettias from the Christmas Blooms set.
Card 5: Sliding into Joy
This one features the large Shadow Joy Die as the main focal point, layered at an angle so it looks like the car is sliding down the “JOY”! I added the wreath, lights, and candy cane for that perfect festive touch.
I overlapped the foiling on the sentiment – you can see some of the white “snow” overlap the foiled Merry Christmas.
Card 6: City Holiday Scene
For my grand finale, I combined Yuletide Ride with the City Holiday Dies to build a cozy apartment scene. The car is parked out front, the tree still on the roof, ready to be brought inside. The sentiment? “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
Here are some close up images:
So, Which One’s Your Favorite?
Now it’s your turn — I made six cards, but I want to know your pick! Which design would you recreate for your Christmas cards this year? Leave a comment below and vote: 1–6.
Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope these ideas inspire you to stretch your supplies, mix your collections, and create your own Yuletide Rides.
Until next time — love you all, and happy crafting!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Christmas Cheer Sentiments BetterPress Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Home for Christmas Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Sprinkled Confetti Press Plates from the Home for the Holidays Collection Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Christmas Blooms Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK | AMZ | PFS |
 Spellbinders City Holiday Etched Dies Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Shadow Joy Etched Dies Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (Platinum) Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil – Matte Gold Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | AMZ | PFS |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil 2 Rolls – Opaque Black & White Pack Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS | AMZ | PFS |
 Spellbinders Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025 Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Gold Assortment Treasured Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK |
 Splatter White Opaque Watercolor Shop at: SSS | SB USA | PFS |
 Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb Sage Shop at: SSS |
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 Spellbinders Teal Topaz ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Anchor ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Chiffon ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Dahlia ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SC | SB USA | SB UK |
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 Spellbinders Craft Stax Large Tray Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Craft Stax Medium Tray Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Craft Stax Combo Tray Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Craft Stax Magnetic Panels Combo Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Craft Stax Magnetic Panels Large Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Craft Stax Magnetic Panels Medium Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Vellum Sheets Shop at: SC | SB USA |
 Spellbinders My Turn Comfort Grip Shop at: SB USA | SB UK |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Glue Dimensional Adhesive Shop at: SSS | SC | AMZ |
 Glassboard Studio Super Strong Magnets Shop at: GBS |
 Glassboard Studio Glass Craft Mat – Code YANA15 Shop at: GBS |
 Ecologie by Danica – Berry Sweet Shaped Pinch Bowls Set of 6 Shop at: SB USA |
