Hello friends! I hope you're all having a wonderful week. Happy 4th July to those of you who celebrate today! It's time for another challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and this week we're following a fabulous sketch by Deborah. I always enjoy sketch challenges because they provide a great starting point while still leaving… Continue reading A Handmade Christmas Card with Festive Card Candy
Pop-up box card for The Male Room challenge #212 – hobbies
It's time for another challenge at The Male Room, and this month's challenge is "Hobbies", which runs from 1st July to 4th August 2026. As soon as I saw the theme, I knew exactly where the inspiration for my Design Team card was coming from. My husband's birthday falls in July and, as a very… Continue reading Pop-up box card for The Male Room challenge #212 – hobbies
A Clean and Elegant Embossed Christmas Tree Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge
This week's technique challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is all about embossing folders, and as someone who owns rather more embossing folders than I probably need, I was very happy indeed with this theme! Embossing folders are such a simple way to add texture and interest to a card, especially when working with a… Continue reading A Clean and Elegant Embossed Christmas Tree Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge
A Snowman Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
This week's theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown gave me the perfect excuse to revisit one of my favourite festive characters — a cheerful snowman! There's something wonderfully nostalgic about snowmen on Christmas cards, and this design combines a sweet focal image with lots of lovely little details and textures. I also took the… Continue reading A Snowman Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
Lily-by-Gilly 