Christmas · Handmade · Using scraps

Christmas baubles | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge

It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week's theme is "Baubles". Now, I have plenty of bauble stamps and dies in my craft room, but as soon as I saw the theme I remembered a gorgeous sheet of Stampin' Up! designer series paper featuring beautifully illustrated Christmas baubles. Sometimes the patterned… Continue reading Christmas baubles | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge

Christmas · Handmade

An Elegant Bauble Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown July Colour Challenge

Hello friends. It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week we're playing with a rather unusual festive colour combination — apricot, moss green and brown. I have to admit, these aren't colours I'd naturally reach for when making a Christmas card, but that's exactly why I love colour challenges. They encourage… Continue reading An Elegant Bauble Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown July Colour Challenge

Christmas · Handmade · Punch art

A Handmade Christmas Card with Festive Card Candy

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

Fathers' Day · Fun fold · Handmade · Masculine · Pop-ups · The Male Room

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