Christmas · Handmade

Christmas in July blog hop …

Welcome to the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown Christmas in July Blog Hop!  If you've arrived here from Fabiola, then you are on the right track!  If you haven't and want to participate for a chance to win honours and/or prizes, please go back to the original hop post and follow along with us!  Come and… Continue reading Christmas in July blog hop …

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Frosted finish for a charming Christmas …

I, together with the rest of the Design Team at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown, have lots to inspire you for this week's stash challenge.  The task is to use a charm on your project.  I don't have many charms in my crafty stash, but was lucky enough to find one of the frosted finish embellishments… Continue reading Frosted finish for a charming Christmas …

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In joyous celebration of Rudolph …

Hmmm – this week’s challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown had me a little stumped.  It wasn’t for lack of ideas, just lack of stamps (can you believe it?!)  The theme challenge this week is Rudolph and to make this the focus of your card. Of all the current Christmas stamp sets I own from Stampin’ Up, none have a… Continue reading In joyous celebration of Rudolph …

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Pennant parade for a modern look Christmas …

This week on 52 Christmas Card Throwdown it’s a colour challenge, taking inspiration from a real summer favourite – strawberries! I chose to use the Stampin' Up colours - cherry cobbler, garden green and old olive for my card. These gorgeous reds and greens have got to be my favourite go-to colours for Christmas – very traditional… Continue reading Pennant parade for a modern look Christmas …