Christmas · Handmade

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 …

Christmas · Handmade

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 …

Christmas · Handmade

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 …

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A festive Christmas present …

When I saw this week’s sketch challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, I knew exactly what to make for my card.  Poinsettias, from A Joyful Christmas stamp set, were stamped in a random pattern over a piece of whisper white cardstock in frost white shimmer paint, giving the most fabulous and beautiful look to the… Continue reading A festive Christmas present …