Today’s Christmas Challenge theme was Silent Night paired with Sketch Challenge #4, and the moment I saw the sketch I knew exactly what I wanted to reach for—the brand-new Swirled Designs Stamp Set (#167030) and Dies (#167032). The stars in this bundle are absolutely stunning, and they instantly sparked the perfect “silent night sky” idea.
Creating the Silent Night Background
I started with a Balmy Blue card base to give everything that crisp winter feel. For the next layer, I added Night of Navy, embossed with the So Swirly Embossing Folder (#163791). This folder adds such beautiful depth and movement—perfect for creating the look of a quiet, swirling night sky.
To bring in that magical Christmas sparkle, I die-cut the large star from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929). The shine is subtle but so elegant, and it really helps the star take center stage.
Sentiments with a Twist
For the greeting, I reached for the Jar of Joy Stamp Set (#166176) and used the “may your heart be filled with joy” sentiment—except I masked off the word joy to better fit the sketch. I stamped and heat-embossed it in silver, then punched it out with the Triple Banner Punch for a clean finish.
To complete the sentiment on the inside, I added the word “Magic” from the Light & Wonder Stamp Set (#165756) along with a few coordinating stars. It ties everything together so nicely.
Ribbon Tip You’ll Want to Try
You might notice the ribbon on the card looks extra thin—here’s a fun trick! I used the Misty Moonlight Silver-Edged Ribbon (#165931) and simply cut off the silver edge so I could use it like baker’s twine. It adds just a touch of sparkle without overwhelming the design. Such an easy way to stretch your ribbon and get more looks from one spool!
Trying an Alternate Version
After finishing the first card, I wasn’t completely sure how I felt about the open center of the star, so I decided to try a second version. For this one, I traced the die onto a piece of Basic White cardstock and brushed it with Wink of Stella to create a soft sparkle behind the die-cut star. Once I layered the star over it, the whole look felt a bit more full and defined.
I used the same ribbon-cutting technique but added Balmy Blue Sheer Ribbon (#165767) behind the star as well. I even repurposed the extra little silver strips I trimmed away—perfect for accenting the sentiment!
For a final magical touch, I flicked my Wink of Stella across the Night of Navy embossed layer to create a splattered starlight effect. It’s such a simple technique, but it brings everything to life.
Which Version Do You Prefer?
Now the real question… Which one do I like better? Honestly, I’m still torn! The open star has a clean elegance, but the filled-in version has a soft glow that I really love.
I’d love to hear your thoughts—tell me in the comments which one speaks to you!
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