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🍪✨ Day 16 – Peace on Earth Meets Cookie Exchange

Day 16 definitely stretched my creativity! Peace on Earth and Cookie Exchange aren’t themes you’d normally see together… but one of our amazing Stampin’ Up! kits made pulling them together surprisingly simple.

A handmade birthday card featuring a floral design with soft green leaves, a white background, and a gold-embellished greeting that reads 'Birthday wishes.'

A handmade birthday card featuring a white background with layered soft green foliage and a central greeting that reads 'BIRTHDAY wishes' in elegant gold lettering.

I decided to take the Loveliest Wishes Kit (#166284)—a beautiful, soft-colored non-holiday kit—and challenge myself to transform it into Christmas cards. The kit includes enough supplies to make three each of three different designs, so I started by creating the cards exactly as intended. They’re simple, easy, and so much fun to put together!

I love the soft color palette in this kit, so next I grabbed the A Little Cheer Stamp Set (#166121) and the coordinating dies (#166123) and began the holiday transformation. My personal challenge was to use only the paper that came in the kit, so I:

Stamped on the extra paper pieces
Used greetings in other languages and stamped on the back
Punched images from the kit’s pre-printed elements

Because the coordinating kit colors are Soft Sea Foam and Petal Pink, converting these beautiful cards into sweet Christmas designs was simple and natural. The leaf designs were perfect for the Peace on Earth theme, and the “Happy Christmas” card with the punched images gave me instant cookie vibes for the Cookie Exchange challenge.

🍬 Round Two – Jar of Joy Remix

I still had one more set of card bases left, so I grabbed the Jar of Joy Stamp Set (#166176) and coordinating punch (#165506). This time, I added a pop of Calypso Coral to brighten things up.

Fun fact:
👉 I used every single stamp in the Jar of Joy set across the three cards!
Just a note – I did use and extra piece of white paper to stamp and punch the jars; however, you could use the extra white piece that is used to pop on the images on the ornament Jar card and instead place the images directly on the card base.

I had so much fun stamping the greetings in multiple colors—just clean the stamp in between and keep going! This round, I was able to blend the Peace on Earth leaves with the cookie-inspired images to create a card that feels both peaceful and sweet.

💡 Final Thoughts

Our kits are already fun, simple, and beautifully designed just the way they are—but with a little creative magic and imagination, they can become so much more.

A promotional image for a card-making challenge titled 'Day 16: Peace on Earth', featuring winter-themed graphics with snowflakes and a blue color palette.

Graphic promoting Day 16 of a Christmas card making challenge, featuring the theme 'Cookie Exchange'. The design includes a light blue snowflake background and text instructing participants to incorporate baking motifs or sweet holiday treats.

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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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November 16, 2025

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🪵✨ Day 15 – Plaid Perfection & Color Challenge #3

Day 15 brought together two fun themes:
Plaid Perfection — mix and match tartans for a warm, rustic look
and
Color Challenge #3 – Concord & 9th Midnight, Peacock, and Aqua Sky.

I chose the closest Stampin’ Up! colors to match the challenge:
💙 Secret Sea, Pretty Peacock, and Pool Party

These colors paired beautifully with the Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper (#164678) to highlight the plaid theme. I used the Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set (#165991) and Ornamental Christmas Dies (#166000) to create a unique fun fold card that feels both modern and cozy. A little sparkle from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929) made the star really shine, and I finished the look with 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls (#165192) and White Ribbon (#165562).

🔥 Warm Rustic Version

After creating the cool-tone version, I couldn’t resist trying a warmer palette too!
For this one, I switched to:
🤎 Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, and Petal Pink

To add sparkle, I used the Earthen Tones Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901) and accented with Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (#165984). A bit of Espresso Baker’s Twine (#165986) tucked behind the star added a rustic finishing detail.

A hand holding a festive card featuring a star design and the text 'Tis the Season.' The card incorporates plaid patterns and a rustic color scheme with brown and cream tones.

A hand holding a card with an exposed interior featuring the text 'TIS THE SEASON' elegantly printed, set against a textured background.

📏 Fun Fold Measurements (In Inches)

This fun fold is much easier than it looks! Here’s the quick guide:

Base Piece: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (cut to size, not folded)
Background Folded Panel: 5-1/4″ x 6″ — score at 2″
Inside White Layer: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Accent Piece: Cut using the Everyday Arches Dies (#164629)
- Make the arch piece extra long, then score and fold the bottom behind the white layer to attach
Second White Arch: Cut using the next smallest arch die
Designer Series Paper Strip: 5″ x 1-3/4″
Lightly brush the edges of the DSP with a blending brush and your background color to help it pop against lighter tones.

Note: All measurements are in inches.

Both versions of this card turned out warm, inviting, and full of holiday charm. Whether you like cool winter blues or rustic warm tones, this fun fold works beautifully for both!

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November 15, 2025November 16, 2025

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🌙 Day 14 – Magic of Midnight Monochrome Moments

When I saw the two themes for today — Magic of Midnight and Monochrome Moments — I knew I wanted to create a peaceful winter scene that captured the calm beauty of a cold winter night. ❄️✨

I paired shades of Cloud Cover, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, and Secret Sea with touches of Silver Foil Sheets (#163387) to create a beautiful midnight glow. The combination feels serene and elegant, just like a quiet winter’s night under the stars. 🌌

For my background, I used the new Swirled Designs Stamp Set (#167030) — an Online Exclusive! — stamping off to soften the color and create a gentle, blended texture. My focal image features a tree from the Pine Tree Trimmings Stamp Set (#166040), though what I really love about this layout is how it would work with almost any tree set!

To add dimension, I embossed my background with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and lightly brushed over it with both Misty Moonlight and Secret Sea ink pads to bring out the texture. The Silver Foil and Misty Moonlight Silver-Edged Ribbon tied everything together perfectly, giving it that magical moonlit touch.

For the greeting, I heat-embossed “O Christmas Tree” in silver embossing powder and cut out the word “Christmas” for a clean, elegant focal sentiment. I finished the card with a few delicate details — Wink of Stella (#141897) on the tree for shimmer and Hues of Blue Flowers (#165930) for a subtle frosty accent.

The end result feels peaceful, shimmery, and full of midnight Christmas magic. 💙🌙

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November 14, 2025November 16, 2025

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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.

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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November 13, 2025November 16, 2025

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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.

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.

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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I’ve included a quick measurement guide to make it easy!
Save or screenshot for easy crafting later! ✨

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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November 12, 2025November 15, 2025

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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!

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.

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

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