Tag: Christmas

⛄ Day 8 – Penguin Pals & Snowy Sketch Challenge!

Day 8 brought another fun sketch challenge, this time paired with the theme Penguin Pals — adorable chilly friends bundled up with scarves and hats! 🐧🧣

For this challenge, I decided to reach for one of my favorite retired snowman sets, along with a retired snowflake set and some shaker elements, to create a super fun and easy shaker card made with flip flaps. ❄️

The stylish shapes dies were perfect for creating my shaker window. If you want to learn how to make one of these cards, you can check out my tutorial video here:
🎥 How to Make a Flip Flap Shaker Card

For this design, I focused on cool winter blues, combining a few of this year’s beautiful In Colors — Cloud Cover and Secret Sea — with Misty Moonlight for depth. I added a pop of brightness with Poppy Parade, then finished it off with sparkle using Wink of Stella and the Misty Moonlight Silver-Edged Ribbon.

Our Blending Pens made coloring these snowmen super easy, and I added the perfect finishing touch with a few Hues of Blue flower embellishments, which remind me of snowflakes and matched perfectly with my color palette.

This fun shaker card is full of motion, shimmer, and joy — sure to delight and surprise anyone who receives it this holiday season! 💙✨

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  • 165930 Hues of Blue Flowers
  • 165931 Misty Moonlight Silver Embossed Ribbon
  • 159183 Stylish Shapes Dies
  • 163580 Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • 141897 Wink of Stella
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 7 – Reindeer Games & Holiday Hustle

Day 7 was another challenge that really made me think outside the box! The themes — Reindeer Games and Holiday Hustle — go perfectly together, but there was one small problem… I didn’t have any current reindeer stamp sets. 🦌

Sure, I could’ve reached for a retired set, but I had a fun idea in my head and decided to give it a try instead. I pulled out my dino stamps and dies and got creative — dressing up our cute dinosaurs with antlers and a top hat, and setting the scene for a playful game of tic-tac-toe with presents and ornaments! 🎁✨

To make it even more fun, I used the colors from this week’s Global Design Project Challenge (#GDP) for my color inspiration:
🎨 Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, and Granny Apple Green

Definitely not your traditional Christmas palette, but it worked beautifully for this bright, cheerful, and whimsical card.

I paired everything with the Gift of Joy Stamp Set and a fun fold layout to bring it all together. It’s a playful mix of festive fun and creativity that’s sure to make someone smile this holiday season! 💚

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  • 164728 Darling Dinos Stamp
  • 164734 Darling Dinos Dies
  • 169238 Gift of Joy Stamp
  • 163791 So Swirly Embossing Folder
  • 165562 White Ribbon
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.

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🌟 Day 4 – A Creative Challenge: Nativity Night Meets Stocking Surprise

Today’s Christmas Card Challenge really pushed me to get creative! I wanted to see if I could combine two completely different themes into one cohesive design — and I love how it turned out.

✨ #ACardADayInNovember2025 – Nativity Night – peaceful starry sky, manger scene, or “O Holy Night”
🧦 #30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge – Stocking Surprise – Hanging stockings or hidden treats.

I’ve been wanting to create a window card using the Arch Dies, and this felt like the perfect opportunity. My goal was to design a card that tells a story — looking out the window, you see a peaceful nativity scene, while inside there’s a warm, cozy holiday setting complete with stockings hung and ready for Christmas morning.

This project reminded me how much I love finding ways to blend techniques and themes. Sometimes the best ideas come when you push yourself just a little outside your comfort zone. 💖

A handmade Christmas card featuring a window design with colorful stockings hanging, a serene winter scene visible through the window, and a decorated pine tree at the bottom.
Graphic promoting the Christmas Card Making Challenge, featuring the text 'Day 4 Nativity Night' against a snowy blue background.
Graphic for Day 4 of the 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge titled 'Stocking Surprises', featuring a light blue background with snowflakes and text encouraging the design of cards featuring hanging stockings or hidden treats.

✨ Supplies & Details

This card took a little extra creativity — and a lot of wonderful products! I loved mixing and matching textures, colors, and dies to bring this cozy Christmas window scene to life. Here are the main supplies I used:

🪞 Dies & Embellishments:

🖌️ Tools & Coloring:

🎨 Ink Colors:

  • Balmy Blue
  • Early Espresso
  • Old Olive
  • Mossy Meadow

I loved how these products worked together to create depth, warmth, and sparkle — from the soft shimmer of the glimmer paper and ribbon to the textured brick background and peaceful glow behind the window.

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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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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.

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🎨 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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Crazy for Christmas Class 2014

It’s your last chance to get those Holiday gifts and cards done before Christmas.  Stop by and make a few quick gifts.  Already done with this year.  Then take a much needed break and make some cute cards and gifts that you can use for next year.  You’ll fill like your so on top of things a whole year ahead of time.

Come Join me:

Friday, December 19th
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

or

Saturday, December 20th
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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RSVP is preferred by not required
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I have lots of cute cards to choose from and special pricing to save you on your cards.  I will have limited quantities pre-cut and ready to go, first come first serve.  If you would like a particular amount please contact me to order in advance.

December 2014 Stampin' Buffet

November 2014 Stampin' Buffet

 

Christmas Card Crunch
Order (Mix & Match)

0-5 Cards- $1.50 Each
6-10 Cards- $1.25 Each
11 or more cards $1.00 Each

For large quantities please pre-order by Thursday December 18th.

Here’s 2 fun Christmas sets that you can make as well.

Winter Wonderland set includes one of each of 6 different cards with envelope. Note these cards are the small note card size.
$4.00 per set

Winter Wonderland Cards

Sweet Trees set includes one of each of 4 different cards.
$2.00 per set

Sweet Tree Cards

I also have some fun gift ideas.  Many are boxes that you can add a treat or gift to.

I will have limited quantities pre-cut to make on site if you want greater quantities or to guarantee an item please pre-order ASAP.

Merry Box $4.00

Merry Tag Box

Season’s Greeting Box $2.50
Box size is 4 x 4 x 4

Seasons Greetings Box

Be Merry Box $1.00
Box size is 1 7/8 square

Be Merry Box

Banner Frame with 3 Banners $6.00
(Bring your own 8 1/2 x 11 frame)

Fabulous Frame Class

Snowman Box $3.00
Each box opens individually and it’s held together with magnets.

Snowman Boxes

Olaf Box, Santa or Reindeer boxes $.50 each

Olaf Box

Santa Box

Reindeer Box

Joy Ornament $1.00 (Be sure to bring your picture.  A 4 x 6 works well.

Joy Ornament

Joy or Merry Banner $2.00 each

Joy Banner

Merry Banner

Earring Gift Box $3.00
Includes earrings

Earring Gift Box

Character Treat Toppers $.50 each
Choice of Santa, Elf, Reindeer or Olaf
Fill them with treats or even a pencil for a quick easy gift.  They also look really cute in a stocking.

Christmas Character Toppers

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and remember it’s always more fun with a friend so grab a friend and plan to come.

Click here for some great last minute gift ideas.  I can also do gift certificates.  Remember a pre-paid paper-pumpkin subscription make a gift that can last all year long.  Contact me today to get signed up.

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