Christmas · Handmade

Sparkle, Shine & Winter Trees | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Technique Challenge

Hello, crafty friends! It’s time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week we’re getting out the heat tool and adding a little sparkle with our Technique Challenge – Foil or Hot Embossing. I recently treated myself to some beautiful products from Chloe’s Creative Cards, and I couldn’t wait to have a play… Continue reading Sparkle, Shine & Winter Trees | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Technique Challenge

Christmas · Handmade

Cheers to 2027! | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Theme Challenge

Hello, and welcome to my blog.  It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week we have a rather unusual theme – 2027! This one certainly got me thinking. Rather than making a traditional Christmas card, I decided to create something that looks ahead to the New Year, with the numbers 2027 taking… Continue reading Cheers to 2027! | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Theme Challenge

Christmas · Handmade · Using scraps

Green & Beige Christmas Elegance | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Colour Challenge

Hello and welcome. It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown colour challenge, and this week we're keeping things beautifully simple with just two colours – green and beige. I really enjoyed working with this limited colour palette. Green is, of course, a classic Christmas colour, but pairing it with beige gives the card a… Continue reading Green & Beige Christmas Elegance | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Colour Challenge

Christmas · Handmade

A Soft and Sparkly Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Sketch Challenge

Hello and welcome. It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week we're following a lovely sketch featuring four panels in different sizes, with a separate sentiment panel. I really enjoyed working with this sketch. The four-panel design gives plenty of opportunity to mix patterns and textures, while still creating a clean… Continue reading A Soft and Sparkly Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown September Sketch Challenge