Christmas · Handmade

52 Christmas Card Throwdown – November Colour Challenge

Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to be back this week hosting another challenge for 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and this time it’s a colour challenge! We’re stepping a little away from the traditional Christmas palette and getting bright and modern with red, lime green, and turquoise. These fresh, cheerful colours really pop together and… Continue reading 52 Christmas Card Throwdown – November Colour Challenge

Christmas · Handmade

November Sketch Challenge – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

I’m so excited to be hosting the challenges throughout November at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown!  It’s always such fun seeing everyone’s creative takes on the themes, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve come up with each week. As it’s the first challenge of the month, we’re starting with a sketch – and I’ve… Continue reading November Sketch Challenge – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Christmas · Handmade

Penguins in the Snow – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Sketch Challenge

This week’s challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is a sketch, and I couldn’t resist creating a little snowy scene with some cute penguins and Christmas trees. Card Details Challenge theme: Sketch Card size: 6" square, deckle-edge base Main colours: Soft Sky, Lucky Limeade, White, Black Techniques: Embossing, die cutting, alcohol marker colouring, glitter accents… Continue reading Penguins in the Snow – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Sketch Challenge

Christmas · Handmade · Mixed media

Mixed Media Bauble – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge

This week’s technique challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is all about mixed media – perfect for getting a little messy and layering up different textures and techniques. I decided to build my design around a bold bauble focal point with plenty of inky detail and texture. Card Details Challenge theme: Mixed Media Card size:… Continue reading Mixed Media Bauble – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge