Christmas · Handmade · Using scraps

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Sketch Challenge – Using Scraps with Style!

It’s sketch challenge week over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and if you’re anything like me, it’s the perfect excuse to dive into the scrap box and finally put those bits and pieces to good use! I always love a good sketch – it gives just enough structure while leaving plenty of room for creative… Continue reading 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Sketch Challenge – Using Scraps with Style!

Christmas · Handmade

Foiled Snowflakes – This Week’s Technique Challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

The technique challenge this week over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is all about foil, hot embossing, or both.  I have had a hot foil pen in my craft room for such a long time but I have never used it before. It came as a freebie with another purchase and I had know idea… Continue reading Foiled Snowflakes – This Week’s Technique Challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Christmas · Handmade · Rocker card

Cute Critters Rocker Card – This Week’s Theme Challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

This week’s theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is all about critters, so I couldn’t resist making a fun rocker card featuring some adorable woodland animals! Card Overview Challenge Theme: Critters Card Style: Rocker card Main Colours: Soft blues, browns, red, green and white Stamp Sets Used: Folk Christmas by Sizzix and Endless Wishes… Continue reading Cute Critters Rocker Card – This Week’s Theme Challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

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Blue, Purple and Brown Christmas Bauble Card

This week’s colour challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown really pushed me out of my comfort zone! The colours are blue, purple and brown – not your typical festive palette, but definitely fun to try something different and I love how they looked once the card was assembled. Here’s how my card came together…… Continue reading Blue, Purple and Brown Christmas Bauble Card