Merry Christmas: Fa La La La La La La, Llama (Waffle Flower)

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Hi everyone! Can you believe Christmas is already here? This year has flown by so quickly! I hope you’re spending the holiday with those you love most. Al is home for Christmas this year, which makes me especially happy. Today we are celebrating with the “Orphans”—a group of friends who don’t have family nearby. Our amazing hostess treats us to a delicious spread of bacon, waffles, fresh fruit, ice cream, and maple syrup. It’s indulgent, festive, and such a fun way to kick off Christmas Day!

Now, onto the crafty part of this post! I wanted to share the card I made this year. As soon as I saw Waffle Flower’s Fa La La Llama range, I knew it was perfect. It’s quirky, fun, and so different! While the card may look simple, it took a little longer than expected—but I enjoyed every minute of creating it.

Here’s how I made it:

1. Card Base & Background
   I started with a card base using Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock (110 lbs). For the front panel, I used the Holly Jolly Background die to cut out holly leaves and berries. After trimming it to size (a bit annoying, to be honest! Why didn’t it also just cut out the rectangle?), I adhered it to the card base with Tombow Multi Liquid Glue.
2. Creating the Llama
   The star of the card is the llama! Using the Fa La La Llama die set and coordinating stencils, I die-cut the shapes and coloured them with Distress Inks: Barn Door, Evergreen Bough, Vintage Photo, and Picked Raspberry. I added double-sided adhesive sheets to the eyes and cheeks before die-cutting, which made assembly a breeze.
3. The Sentiment
   For the sentiment, I used Ranger White Pigment Ink and Lawn Fawn White embossing powder. After embossing, I trimmed it to size with my new favourite tool—the Tim Holtz Tonic Precision Trimmer.
4. Adding Finishing Touches
   Even after assembling everything, the card felt like it needed a little extra something. I added shimmer to the holly berries with Clear Wink of Stella, which helped—but it still wasn’t quite enough. Then, inspiration struck! I die-cut a pom-pom for the Christmas hat from white felt (after applying double-sided adhesive) and added Wink of Stella for extra sparkle. It was the perfect finishing touch!

And voilà—the card was done!

Here’s the card…

Unfortunately, when I got to the end of making this design I realised I was a few short so I needed to make some more. I made a few subtle variations. Instead of popping up the llama, I adhered it directly to the card with Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue. I also decided not to add the cheeks. I think it looks just as cute without them.

Here’s the variation…

I loved creating this festive design and hope it inspires you to get crafty too. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and creativity! I hope Santa delivers you a few crafty goodies too!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!

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