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☃️ Day 10 – Snowman Shenanigans & a Magical Color Twist

I had such a blast sharing today’s card during my live! This fun fold card is bursting with sparkle and holiday cheer — from the unexpected color combo of purples and greens to the whimsical twist on Snowman Shenanigans, I think you’re going to fall in love with this one just like I did. 💜💚✨

This card came together with a mix of creativity, experimentation, and a few surprises along the way. I used a lot of different products — including one very unexpected element!

I pulled pieces from the Darling Dinos (#164728) set again, but this time instead of dino-deer, I used them in a whole new way. Combined with the Light & Wonder Dies (#165762), I created the sweetest little snowman that’s sure to melt your heart. ☃️💖

To bring in more holiday magic, I added details and greetings from:
🎄 A Little Cheer Stamp Set (#166121)
🎅 Pine Tree Trimmings Stamp Set (#166040)
🌟 Pine Tree Trimmings Dies (#166046)

🎨 Color Palette Magic

For my color palette, I experimented with two different combos to capture the challenge colors — Concord and 9th —Plumberry, Rainforest, and Lilac.

As these are not Stampin’ Up! colors I had to adjust a bit. I started with my first color combo but after seeing some of the challenge samples, I decided to tweak the colors a bit to better match the prompt.

Which one is your favorite?

💜 First Combo: Mossy Meadow, Petunia Pop, and Berry Burst

  • Spooky Sweet DSP (#166191)
A colorful fun fold Christmas card featuring a decorated holiday tree, playful snowman elements, and festive embellishments in vibrant purples and greens.
A fun fold card featuring a whimsical design with purple and green colors, showcasing a decorated Christmas tree along with holiday-themed embellishments like presents and a snowman. The card includes festive greetings.

💚 Second Combo (used in my live): Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock, and Fresh Freesia

  • Season of Elegance DSP (#164144)
A colorful, handmade fun fold card featuring a winter scene with a whimsical snowman, a decorated Christmas tree, and a festive 'Merry Christmas' greeting.
A colorful fun fold card featuring a whimsical snowman with a top hat and accessories, surrounded by a Christmas tree and holiday gifts. The card is decorated with a 'Merry Christmas' message and is highlighted by purples and greens.
A festive fun fold card featuring a whimsical snowman, colorful holiday tree, and various decorative elements, set against a soft background. The card includes spaces for photos or messages.

Both versions share some fun common touches — I used Pool Party for the snow and Pecan Pie for the tree trunks and snowman twigs. ✨

To finish off the sparkle, I added:

  • Wink of Stella (#141897) for shimmer
  • Petunia Pop Iridescent Ribbon (#166203) for a soft, festive glow
  • Frosted Iridescent Dots (#165766) for a frosty finishing touch

These details gave the card just the right amount of shine and magic!

📏 I’ve included a picture of the measurements if you’d like to recreate this easy yet enchanting fun fold card yourself — it’s simple, sparkly, and so much fun to make!

A hand-drawn template showing measurements and scoring instructions for a fun fold card, labeled with dimensions and cut lines.

✨ If you missed my live, be sure to catch the replay and see how it all came together step-by-step! Plus you’ll want to catch the magic in action to see how this fun fold card opens to add surprise and delight to the receiver.

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A beautifully crafted Christmas card featuring a window scene that displays a peaceful nativity setting on one side, while the inside is adorned with cozy holiday elements like hanging stockings and warm colors.

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🎅 Day 6 – Santa’s Workshop Meets Winter Whiskers

What does a Halloween stamp set have to do with a Christmas card challenge? Turns out — everything! 🐾🎄

For Day 6, I decided to have a little fun combining two worlds: Santa’s Workshop and Winter Whiskers. I pulled out the Spooky Halloween stamp set and transformed it into the sweetest, coziest holiday card! With a little creativity (and a Santa hat or two), my spooky kitty became an adorable Christmas helper ready to deliver gifts straight from the North Pole. 🎁✨

Bright pops of Real Red and Old Olive set the stage, while embossed textures, peppermint accents, and a touch of Wink of Stella brought it all to life. Watch the short to see all the different samples.

This just goes to show — you can stretch your stamp sets far beyond their original season!

👉 Want to see exactly how I made it? Check out the video for a little Christmas magic and a full tutorial! https://youtube.com/live/ngjGCRNZis8?feature=share

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Main products featured:

  • 166192 Spooky Halloween Stamp Set
  • 116198 Spooky Halloween Dies
  • 166103 Fright Night Stamp Set
  • 166106 Fright Night Dies
  • 166040 Pine Tree Trimmings
  • 166046 Pine Tree Trimmings Dies
  • 164228 More than Autumn Stamp Set
  • 164275 Decorative Trees Stamp Set
  • 167032 Swirled Designs Dies
  • 164049 Forever Plaid Embossing Folder
A beautifully crafted Christmas card featuring a window scene that displays a peaceful nativity setting on one side, while the inside is adorned with cozy holiday elements like hanging stockings and warm colors.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Easy Winter Craft: Faux Buffalo Check Cards

Nothing says cozy winter crafting like a Buffalo Check background! ❄️
This week’s Make It With Me Monday was all about creating a faux Buffalo Check look using simple supplies and a few easy steps. I made this fun card for the Christmas Card Challenges — and I absolutely love how the faux Buffalo Check background turned out. It’s the perfect background technique for all your winter projects— warm, rustic, and so fun to make!! 🖤❤️

To create your own faux Buffalo Check background, you’ll need:

  • 🟥 A piece of red or white cardstock
  • ⬛ A black ink pad
  • 🖌️ A blending brush
  • 📄 Masking paper
  • ✨ Your favorite stamps and embellishments

I used the Weekend Adventure stamp set to finish my project — it pairs perfectly with this pattern for a fun, outdoorsy feel.

🎄✨ Be sure to follow along to see all my creations for the Christmas Card Challenge!

Today’s cards are for Day 3 featuring:
🎨 #30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge – Sketch Challenge #1
☕ #ACardADayInNovember2025 – Warm & Cozy Christmas

Think cozy cocoa mugs, snuggly sweaters, cute mittens, and classic Buffalo Check patterns — the perfect ingredients for a warm holiday vibe. ❤️💚

☕ This or That: Whipped Cream or Marshmallows?

Since this card has such a cozy winter vibe, I had to ask… what’s your favorite topping for a warm cup of cocoa? Tell me in the comments — Team Whipped Cream or Team Marshmallows? ☕️🍫

Two handmade greeting cards featuring a cozy winter theme with faux Buffalo Check backgrounds, decorated with mugs of hot cocoa, topped with whipped cream and embellishments.
A cozy winter-themed greeting card featuring a faux Buffalo Check background, adorned with a green mug topped with whipped cream and a 'love this' tag, along with embellishments like small flowers.
A handmade card featuring a faux Buffalo Check background in red and black, with a circular design showcasing a mug of cocoa topped with marshmallows, and the phrase 'love this' attached.

Watch the Replay Here:

🎨 Why I Love This Technique

What makes this background so special? It’s easy, adaptable, and looks like patterned paper — without ever having to cut into your DSP stash! You can switch up the colors, change the ink intensity, or even try it in non-traditional combos for Valentine’s or spring cards.

💌 Additional Samples

I couldn’t stop at just one! Here are a few extra samples I created using this same technique. Each card shows just how versatile this background can be — from rustic holiday designs to cozy winter greetings.

A festive card featuring a buffalo check background, with the text 'sweet Christmas wishes' alongside a decorated mug topped with whipped cream and a flower embellishment, accented with a red ribbon and sparkly elements.
A holiday card featuring two coffee cups topped with whipped cream, hearts, and a festive ribbon on a buffalo check background.
A handmade card featuring a faux Buffalo Check background in red and black, with an illustration of a snowman in a jar and the message 'Sending a jar full of cheer'. The card is decorated with a red ribbon and small embellishments.

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  • 155480 Masking Paper $7.00
  • 160518 Small Blending Brushes $14.00
  • 132708 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.00
  • 141897 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush $10.00
  • 164049 Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder $12.00
  • 167318 Weekend Adventures Stamp Set $20.00
  • 164076 More than Autumn Bundle Stamp and Dies$47.50
  • 166176 Jar of Joy Stamp Set $20.00
  • 165506 Sweet Jar Builder Punch $26.00
This week’s project is my little tribute to a retiring favorite — the Beside Me stamp set. I used the #GDP490 layout as inspiration to create a heartfelt farewell card. Swipe to see how it turned out! #lastchancelist #stampinup #handmadecards

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Create Stunning Backgrounds with a Brayer and Embossing Folder

Every Monday I go live on YouTube and Facebook for another episode of StampinWithCandice! It’s one of my favorite times of the week to connect, create, and share fun new techniques with you.

This week, I shared a super easy and beautiful background technique using a brayer and embossing folders. If you’ve never tried combining these two tools before, you’re in for a treat! The results are full of texture, depth, and gorgeous blended color — and the best part is how simple it is to do.

Here’s a little sneak peek from the live 👀

✨ Want to learn the full technique?

You can watch the entire tutorial replay right here:
👉 Watch the full video on YouTube

In the video, I walk you through step-by-step how to:

  • Use your brayer to add layered color and dimension
  • Get the most out of your embossing folders
  • Create unique, one-of-a-kind backgrounds for your cards and paper projects

Whether you’re new to stamping or a seasoned crafter, this technique is one you’ll definitely want to try!

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Until then, happy crafting! 💕

This week’s project is my little tribute to a retiring favorite — the Beside Me stamp set. I used the #GDP490 layout as inspiration to create a heartfelt farewell card. Swipe to see how it turned out! #lastchancelist #stampinup #handmadecards

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Did you know I go live every week?

That’s right—you can join me every Monday at 7:30 PM MDT for a fun and creative live session filled with Stampin’ techniques, project ideas, product tips, and all the latest updates in the crafty world.

🎉 Special Feature: Make It With Me Monday
On the first Monday of each month, I host Make It With Me Monday—a live session where you can create along with me in real time. I’ll guide you through a full project with step-by-step instructions, so you can craft confidently and have fun doing it!

Whether you join me live or catch the replay, there’s always something new to learn and try. You can find me on both Facebook and YouTube.

To join me tonight, you’ll need:

  • A piece of white paper
  • Coordinating cardstock and inks
  • A versatile stamp set with multiple images (I’ll be using the Impressions Abloom set)

Grab your supplies and craft along with me—it’s going to be a relaxing and creative time together. See you soon!

📅 Going Live Tonight with a brand new Make It Monday project! I hope to see you there—bring your supplies and let’s create together!

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Happy stamping!

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This week’s project is my little tribute to a retiring favorite — the Beside Me stamp set. I used the #GDP490 layout as inspiration to create a heartfelt farewell card. Swipe to see how it turned out! #lastchancelist #stampinup #handmadecards

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