Be inspired by the beauty of country living 🐓🌲
Today’s challenge brings all the cosy, rustic country vibes — think farmhouse charm, warm tones, fresh pine, handmade wreaths, and simple country elegance.
And oh my goodness… this theme had my heart instantly. 😍

Graphic for “12 Days of Christmas – Day 5: A Country Christmas” by The Stamping Lounge. Challenge theme: create a country-inspired Christmas card using rustic, cozy, farmhouse elements. Background features candy cane pattern and teal texture. Hashtag #TSL12daysofChristmas.

Rustic Wreath Magic — Country Style

When I think “Country Christmas,” I instantly picture rustic textures, timber barns, and beautiful green wreaths on farm gates. So for this card, I leaned into all those organic, earthy vibes.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Traditions of Christmas Suite and built a layered festive wreath using some Mix & Match Ephemera with lush pine sprigs, red berries, holly leaves, and warm kraft tones.

✨ Key details in today’s project:

Soft watercoloured wreath elements using some ephemera
Warm Crumb Cake & rustic brown tones for that barn wood feel
Distressed edges & inking to add that vintage farmhouse look
A beautiful “Sending Love & Joy” banner giving cosy, heartfelt holiday feels
A pop of deep red in the ribbon for that perfect Christmas country accent

This one truly feels like walking into a charming farmhouse decked out for Christmas — natural, warm, and welcoming.

🎄 Inside the card

I kept the inside clean, but continued the rustic pine greenery theme with a few die-cut sprigs — just enough to make the inside feel special too 🌿✨

Handmade Christmas card featuring a festive wreath design. The card has a rustic brown textured background layered over a white border, with a dimensional die-cut wreath in shades of soft green and white accented by glittery red berries. Pine sprigs and a red bow embellish the wreath. A vintage-style banner sentiment reads “Sending Love & Joy” in bold serif lettering. Additional greenery and twine details add texture, and colourful cardstock swatches and metal die pieces are visible around the workspace.

Close-up view of the handmade Christmas wreath card showing detailed textures. The layered die-cut wreath is decorated with red glitter berries, pine sprigs, twine loops, and a bright red bow. The distressed brown background contrasts with the vintage banner sentiment “Sending Love & Joy,” creating a cozy and traditional holiday feel.

Inside of a handmade Christmas card with a kraft cardstock base. The inside panel features a strip of dark textured patterned paper along the bottom, with stamped pine branches and holly leaves in shades of green and black on the right corner. The rest of the card interior is clean and white with light ink splatter accents.

🌟 Ready to Play Along?

Create your own Country Christmas card today!
Share your project using our challenge hashtag
#TSL12daysofChristmas

Maheswari & Rochelle are also playing along — don’t forget to check out their Day 5 creations 👇
Maheswari’s blog
Rochelle’s blog

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Day 6 is just around the corner — and trust me, it’s a cute one 🎅🐾✨
See you tomorrow!
Happy stamping,

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supplies for day FOUR card

Product List

Traditional Labels Bundle (English) [165865] $76.50	Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165969] $29.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $25.00	Basic Beige A4 Cardstock [164512] $25.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [166781] $25.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $15.75	All Season Velvet 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [166063] $21.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $15.75	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $15.75	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144092] $9.75
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147163] $9.75	Water Painters [168253] $23.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] $19.25	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $17.50	Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack [165986] $15.75
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [165875] $14.00	Good Times Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [165353] $12.25	Time For Celebration Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [165354] $12.25	Christmas Greenery Dies [165872] $63.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $27.00