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Day 22 – A Little Bit of Festive Flora & Oh Deer!

Silly Deer Mishaps + Paper Pumpkin Fun

Today’s challenge theme brought together two fun ideas: festive flora and oh deer—and that instantly reminded me of this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit and its adorably silly deer mishaps. The original kit was designed to create cute tags and gift boxes, but you know me… I couldn’t resist turning those tags into full cards!

A layout sketch for a card-making challenge, featuring a framed design in pale pink against a light blue background.

The TGIFC551 Sketch Challenge (even though it’s finished now) was the perfect layout inspiration. I loved the balance and simplicity of the sketch, and it translated beautifully to both tag designs in the kit.

Transforming the Tag into a Card

To bring out the playful “oh deer!” vibe, I reached for one of my favorite retired sets: Cookie-Cutter Christmas (#142043) with the coordinating punch. That sweet little deer was exactly what the project needed.

I added a festive pop using the Real Red Shiny Ribbon (#165876)—a tiny bow with a big holiday statement!

For the card base, I stamped the Linen Background Stamp (#167107) to add soft texture without overwhelming the design. It really ties everything together and gives the card a more polished look.

The end result?
A fun, festive, simple-to-create card that came together quickly and still feels special and works for both the challenges.

Bonus Card!

Two handmade Christmas cards featuring festive designs, one with a reindeer and a red ribbon, and the other with holiday greenery and a bow.
A handmade Christmas card featuring a festive red and green tag design, adorned with a white bow and greenery, and a 'Merry Christmas' sentiment.

Since I loved the layout so much, I used the second tag design from the kit to create an additional card using the same sketch. Paper Pumpkin always makes it so easy to branch out and try new ideas—whether you follow the directions as-is or grab your supplies and create something entirely different.

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Promotional image for Paper Pumpkin subscription featuring customizable sentiment stamps and a floral design on a watercolor background.
A card featuring the message 'miss you so much' surrounded by decorative paper cutouts of leaves and flowers, with gold sequins on a textured blue background.
Graphic promoting Cyber Monday savings for Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, featuring a decorative box with tissue paper against a red background.

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Day 19 – Hope & Light Meets North Pole Workshop?

Today’s Christmas Challenge brought two themes that couldn’t be more different: Hope and Light and North Pole Workshop. Instead of trying to force both themes into one design, I decided to lean into the contrast and create two separate cards—each with its own mood and message, but both built using the same layout and the same product focus:
Watercolor Pencils (#161700 & #149014) paired with Water Painters (#168234).

This turned out to be such a fun creative experiment—one layout, two techniques, and two completely different looks!

The Shared Layout

To keep a unified feel between the two designs, I started with a simple, versatile layout:

  • Horizontal card base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4
  • Accent strip behind the focal point: 1-3/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Focal image panel: Die-cut using the Textured Notes Dies (#165555) — a perfect little frame for any image
  • Layered background: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ with the sentiment stamped along the bottom

It’s an easy formula that works for just about any stamp set or technique, which made it perfect for today’s theme split.

⭐ Card 1: North Pole Workshop

For my first card, I reached for a fun retired favorite—Christmas Crowd. It’s full of cheerful, whimsical North Pole characters, and it was the perfect set for a bright, playful look.

A festive holiday card featuring Santa and a group of cheerful North Pole characters, adorned with a vibrant color palette and playful design elements.
A graphic promoting Day 19 of a 30-day Christmas card making challenge, highlighting the theme 'North Pole Workshop' with decorative winter elements.

Technique: Coloring In the Image

For this card, I used the watercolor pencils in the most traditional way—coloring the entire image before blending it out slightly with my Water Painter. This gave everything a soft yet vibrant finish without overwhelming the line art.

Finishing Touches:

  • Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine (#164051)
  • Real Red & White Peppermint Embellishments (#164050)

These little elements really pull together that Santa’s-workshop, peppermint-candy vibe.

⭐ Card 2: Hope & Light (Silent Night Style)

For the second theme, I chose the retired Come to Bethlehem (#120591) set—a beautiful, solid-image stamp that has always felt powerful and peaceful to me.

A handmade Christmas card featuring a watercolor silhouette of three camels journeying across a hillside, with a bright star above and a village in the background, paired with a black accent strip and black twine.
Graphic promoting a card making challenge for Christmas featuring the title 'Hope & Light' and 'Day 19' with a snowy background.

Technique: Background Shading with Watercolor Pencils

Since the main image is a silhouette, I used the watercolor pencils differently for this card. Instead of coloring in the image, I lightly shaded a glowing backdrop behind the figures. With a soft wash from the Water Painter, it created a beautiful halo of color that makes the silhouette pop.

Finishing Touches:

  • Black Baker’s Twine (#155475)
  • Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220)

A little sparkle keeps the “light” theme present while keeping the card simple and serene.

⭐ The Result: One Layout, Two Techniques, Two Totally Different Looks

It always amazes me how using the same basic card design can produce completely different moods depending on the stamp set, colors, and technique.

  • North Pole Workshop → bright, fun, colorful
  • Hope & Light → soft, meaningful, peaceful

Both simple.
Both beautiful.
And both incredibly easy to create with supplies you already have.

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👼✨ Day 17 – Caroling Crew & Joy to the World

Day 17 paired Caroling Crew with Joy to the World — and these two themes came together perfectly!

Originally, I planned to pull out an older stamp set for this challenge… but the creative spark took over again, and I ended up making some holiday punch/die art magic instead. And honestly? I think you’re going to love what came out of this one!

I started by looking through my current sets for unexpected shapes and pieces I could repurpose. My eyes kept returning to the Bee My Valentine Stamp Set and matching punch — specifically the bee wings. And then it hit me…

✨ Angel wings!

A handmade holiday card featuring a whimsical angel design with brown curly hair, angel wings, and a golden halo. The angel is holding a gold triangle shape and is surrounded by a blue background with a layered arch. The card includes the text 'MERRY' and 'CHRISTMAS' in blue on white banners above and to the side of the angel.
A whimsical holiday card featuring a punched angel with curly hair, shimmering wings, and a golden gift. The card includes 'Merry' and 'Christmas' sentiments on banners, with a blue background and decorative elements.

From there, the ideas flowed as I searched my stash for more pieces to build a sweet holiday angel. Here’s everything I used and how I transformed each element:

👼 Angel Punch-Art Breakdown

Bee My Valentine Stamp Set (#162546) + Punch (#162553)

  • Bee Body (Head): Stamped in Petal Pink on white cardstock – be sure to cut off the stinger.
  • Bee Wings (Angel Wings): Pool Party stamped on white — stamped off for the base, full strength for the outline + Wink of Stella for shimmer
  • Bee Wings (Hair): Punch only (no stamping) –
    • Early Espresso cardstock
    • You will need a total of 7
    • One will be punched with the Bee Body to create bangs with the heart arches on the inside.
  • Eyes: Created by masking the bee’s smile stamp to isolate the smile only for the “eye” shapes

Swirled Designs Dies (#167032)

  • Halo: Small oval cut in Gold Foil Sheets (#132622)

Ornamental Christmas Dies (#166000)

  • Dress: Christmas tree die (I used the shorter one with double flares) cut from Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929)

Alphabet à La Mode Dies (#160750)

  • Mouth: Inside cut of the number “6” (cut from black cardstock)

Gift of Joy Stamp Set (#169238)

  • Garland: Stamped in Pool Party + Wink of Stella, trimmed to size
  • Hands: Petal Pink stamped on white — created using the inside of the ornament stamp, cut apart
  • Song Book: Stamped in Versamark and heat-embossed in gold on Gold Foil Sheets (#132622), trimmed and scored down the center to give it dimension

Sentiment

  • “Merry” and “Christmas” stamped in Azure Afternoon
  • Punched with the Three Banner Punch (#167050)
A layout of various punched and stamped elements for a holiday angel project, including parts labeled for the bee body, halo, mouth, garland, and more, showcased on a white sheet.

🌟 Background Details

  • Everyday Arches Dies (#164629):
    • Main arch in Balmy Blue, embossed (I used the retired Merry Melody #156392) and brushed lightly with white ink
    • Larger white arch behind for a layered frame
  • Card Base: Azure Afternoon
    • Background stamped with the leaf-fill image from Gift of Joy to add depth
  • Ribbon: Sheer Balmy Blue Ribbon (#165767)
  • Adhesives: Lots of dimensionals + mini glue dots to build the layered angel

The result?
✨ A super fun, whimsical work of art that brings both joy and creative surprise to the holiday season.

If you want to see exactly how I created this angel step-by-step, join me LIVE tonight — 11/17/25 at 7:30 PM MST on YouTube or Facebook!

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🎄 Day 13 – Pastel Christmas Magic ✨

Day 13 brought a little extra Christmas magic with a pastel color palette full of sparkle and another fun sketch challenge!
I absolutely love the opportunity to create a holiday card using soft colors that aren’t typically associated with Christmas — it gives such a calm, whimsical feel. 💕❄️

Two handmade Christmas cards featuring pastel colors. The left card displays a decorative tree with a Christmas sentiment, while the right card features a swirled background and another tree design.
Graphic announcing Day 13 of a 30-day Christmas card making challenge, featuring a light blue background with snowflakes, a placeholder for a card sketch, and a ribbon design.
A graphic featuring the title 'Card a Day in November' with a snowy blue background. It highlights 'Day 13: Pastel Christmas Magic' as part of a card-making challenge, including branding for 'Kreations by Kevin' and 'Kevin's Kards'.

The Decorative Trees Stamp Set (#164275) was perfect for this challenge, paired with some soft ink blending using our Blending Brushes (#160518). I ended up making two different samples, each with its own pastel charm.

💙 Card 1 – Silent Snow Pastels

A pastel Christmas card featuring a decorative tree with colorful embellishments and a sentiment that reads 'MAY YOUR DAYS BE MERRY' against a soft background.
A pastel Christmas card featuring a decorated tree with gemstone accents and a sentiment that reads 'MAY YOUR DAYS BE MERRY' on a softly blended background.

For my first card, I used the Silent Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper (#166062) and lightly blended Pool Party ink over the snowflake design to make them pop. I paired it with Bubble Bath and Summer Splash for a soft, dreamy mix of colors.

To add sparkle, I brushed on Wink of Stella (#141897), tied a bow with White Ribbon (#165562), and finished it off with Frosted Iridescent Dots (#165766). The result is a delicate, snowy scene that feels fresh and serene. ✨

💜 Card 2 – Swirled Ombre Snowfall

A whimsical holiday card featuring two pastel decorative trees against a swirled purple and teal background, embellished with 'Happy Christmas' sentiment and decorative dots.
A close-up of a pastel colored Christmas card featuring two decorative trees, a pink bow, and the sentiment 'Happy Christmas'.

For the second card, I created a swirled background using the So Swirly Embossing Folder (#163791), then blended an ombre background with Pool Party, Petunia Pop, Bubble Bath, and Summer Splash inks.

I added a layered snowy scene with the Light & Wonder Dies (#165762) and brushed on a touch of Wink of Stella for shimmer. To finish, I added Frosted Iridescent Dots and a bit of Petunia Pop Iridescent Ribbon (#166203) for extra sparkle.

For the sentiment, I stamped “Happy Christmas” from the Gift of Joy Stamp Set (#169238) and used the Three Banner Punch (#167050) to create the perfect banner accent.

Both of these cards share the same soft, peaceful feeling — proof that Christmas magic shines just as brightly in pastels and shimmer as it does in traditional red and green. 💗💙💜

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🖤✨ Day 12 – Black, White & Gold Glam Meets Reindeer Games

Day 12 brought a touch of elegant glam to my Christmas Card Challenge with the theme Black, White & Gold Glam + Reindeer Games!

The Modern Christmas Suite was the perfect go-to for today’s challenge. I wanted to keep things simple yet striking, so I designed a classic dual–Designer Series Paper layout with a bold focal image and a clean, elegant greeting layered right on top.

A Christmas card featuring a black, white, and gold design with a reindeer silhouette and the text 'PEACE & JOY'. The card has a modern layout with patterned paper and a ribbon accent.
A handmade Christmas card featuring a black and white geometric design, accentuated with gold trim. The focal point is a stamped black silhouette of a pine tree, accompanied by a gold and white 'PEACE & JOY' greeting.
The inside of a black Christmas card featuring the text 'Merry Christmas' in elegant script, accompanied by gold star embellishments.

A bit of ribbon and a mix of black and gold embossing added just the right touch of sparkle and sophistication. Since the card base itself is black, I made sure to stamp the inside on white cardstock, leaving plenty of space for a heartfelt holiday message. 💛

To tie in the Reindeer Games theme, I also created an additional card using the same layout — this time featuring one of my all-time favorite retired sets, Dasher, as the focal point. The elegant reindeer image paired beautifully with the black, white, and gold color scheme for a timeless Christmas look. 🦌✨

Two elegant Christmas cards featuring a black, white, and gold color scheme. One card showcases a pine tree with the greeting 'PEACE & JOY', while the other features a reindeer design with the same greeting. Both cards are arranged in a stylish layout with patterned paper and gold accents.
A promotional graphic for Day 12 of a 30-day Christmas card making challenge featuring the title 'Reindeer Games' with a winter-themed background and snowflake patterns.
Graphic announcing Day 12 of a card making challenge, featuring the theme 'Black, White & Gold Glam'. The design includes snowflakes and a wintery background, with the text prominently displayed.

This card came together quickly but makes a stunning impression — proof that minimal color and elegant accents can create a truly glamorous Christmas card!

Measurements Guide

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  • Card Base – Basic Black – 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 – Scored at 4-1/4
  • Top DSP (patterned) – 2×4
  • Bottom DSP (stripped) – 2-1/4×4
  • Ribbon Strip – Black – 1×4
  • Words – Gold 5/8×2-1/2 (trim to fit) and White 1/2×3 (Punched)
  • Inside – White 3×4-1/4
  • Image – Tree
    • White – 2×3-1/2
    • Gold – 2-1/4 x 3-3/4
    • Black – 2-1/2 x 4
  • Image – Deer
    • White – 2-1/4 x 2-3/4
    • Gold – 2-1/2 x 3
    • Black – 2-3/4 x 3-1/4

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✨ Products Used

  • Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set (#165991)
  • Modern Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (#165990)
  • Three Banner Punch (#167050)
  • Gold Striped Ribbon (#165599)
  • Metallics WOW Embossing Powder (Gold) (#165678)
  • Basics WOW Embossing Powder (Black) (#165679)
  • Gold Foil Sheets (#132622)

🎥 Here’s a quick video showing how I created it!

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✨ Day 11 – Minimalist Christmas & Frosted Windowpanes

Day 11 brought the beautiful challenge of Minimalist Christmas, featuring white space, gold foil, and clean lines — paired perfectly with the theme Frosted Windowpanes. My goal was to create something simple yet elegant, and I absolutely love how this serene design turned out.

A minimalist Christmas card featuring three arched window elements with gold foil frames, layered over a serene winter scene. The sentiment 'Wishing You Peace & Joy' is heat-embossed in gold, and the card is mounted on Azure Afternoon cardstock with a textured appearance.
A close-up of a minimalist Christmas card design featuring three arched gold windows, layered with white and blue elements. The card includes a sentiment 'Wishing You Peace & Joy' displayed on a banner, with delicate twine accents.

For my layout, I incorporated the Global Design Project Layout Challenge #GDP522, which inspired the clean structure of the card. I used the Everyday Arches Dies (#164629) to create three arched window elements, layering them with Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772) and Window Sheets (#142314) for a frosty, dimensional look.

To achieve the frosted glass effect, I gently applied white ink to the back of the window sheets — this way, the ink isn’t exposed and still gives that soft, misty glow.

Behind the windows, I created a peaceful winter scene using the Light & Wonder Dies (#165762), accented with a touch of Wink of Stella (#141897) for shimmer, and layered it over the Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper (#165755). I mounted the entire design on Azure Afternoon cardstock, embossed with the Birchwood 3D Embossing Folder (#164069) and brushed with a little more white ink to add a snowy texture. ❄️

To complete the look, I heat-embossed the sentiment “Wishing You Peace and Joy” from the Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set (#165991) in gold embossing powder, and tied everything together with a delicate gold bow made from the Black & Gold Baker’s Twine (#166005).

✨ Tip: The new Three Banner Punch (#167050) is a quick and easy way to make a perfect banner of any length — just feed one end of your strip into the punch for a clean finish!

Logo for Global Design Project featuring a globe icon and the hashtag #GDP522, with a light green background and layered shapes.
Graphic promoting Day 11 of a Christmas card making challenge, featuring the theme 'Frosted Windowpanes.' The design includes a light blue background with snowflakes, and text highlighting the challenge prompt and instructions.
Graphic promoting Day 11 of the Card a Day in November challenge, featuring 'Minimalist Christmas' theme with a snowy background and decorative elements.

This minimalist design truly embodies quiet beauty — simple, elegant, and full of frosted Christmas charm. 💛

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