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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.

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.
A handmade card featuring a daisy flower design with a striped background and the word 'cheers' printed on it.
A handmade card featuring a daisy with a yellow center and the word 'cheers' on a white background with striped accents.
A handmade birthday card featuring the word 'happy' and 'BIRTHDAY' in elegant typography, surrounded by a soft floral background and gold accents.
A close-up view of a handmade birthday card featuring a gold 'happy' sentiment and a 'BIRTHDAY' tag, overlaid on a soft floral background with peach-colored flowers.

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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🪵✨ 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.
A promotional graphic for Day 15 of a card making challenge featuring a wintery background with snowflakes and a text overlay that reads 'Card a Day in November! Card Making Challenge. Christmas Card Edition. DAY 15 Plaid Perfection.'

📏 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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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 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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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 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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🦕 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
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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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