Christmas · Handmade

A Slimline Banner Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

This week’s sketch challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown was the perfect excuse to make another slimline card — especially as I still had all my supplies out from last week! I loved how that previous design turned out, so I kept the same base and used the sketch as a guide to create… Continue reading A Slimline Banner Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

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Kraft and White Elegance for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Colour Challenge

This week’s 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is a colour challenge featuring the timeless and elegant pairing of kraft and white. I absolutely love this combination—it’s soft, natural, and perfect for creating a subtle, wintry feel without relying on traditional festive colours. For my take on the challenge, I created a 6-inch square Christmas card using… Continue reading Kraft and White Elegance for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Colour Challenge

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Slimline Christmas Card featuring Ribbon

It snowed this week in the north of England, and the first thing my grandson said as I drew back the curtains that morning was "Christmas!" He was one excited little boy making snowballs on the walk to school.  As all our minds turn to Christmas and Christmas crafting is in full swing, the 52… Continue reading Slimline Christmas Card featuring Ribbon

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A Festive Floral Spray Christmas Card

The holiday season is the perfect time to spread warmth and joy with handcrafted Christmas cards, and there’s something magical about creating your own that no shop-bought card can replicate. For this week's challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, I took inspiration from Pinterest and combined the timeless elegance of Stampin' Up's Pretty Pines Thinlits… Continue reading A Festive Floral Spray Christmas Card