It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week our technique challenge is to use stencils. Now, I have to confess that my collection of stencils has grown rather larger than I probably need, and some of them don't get nearly as much love as they deserve! As I was looking through… Continue reading A Fresh Take on Stencilling | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Technique Challenge
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An Elegant Bauble Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown July Colour Challenge
Hello friends. It's time for another 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge, and this week we're playing with a rather unusual festive colour combination — apricot, moss green and brown. I have to admit, these aren't colours I'd naturally reach for when making a Christmas card, but that's exactly why I love colour challenges. They encourage… Continue reading An Elegant Bauble Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown July Colour Challenge
A Handmade Christmas Card with Festive Card Candy
Hello friends! I hope you're all having a wonderful week. Happy 4th July to those of you who celebrate today! It's time for another challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and this week we're following a fabulous sketch by Deborah. I always enjoy sketch challenges because they provide a great starting point while still leaving… Continue reading A Handmade Christmas Card with Festive Card Candy
A Snowman Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
This week's theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown gave me the perfect excuse to revisit one of my favourite festive characters — a cheerful snowman! There's something wonderfully nostalgic about snowmen on Christmas cards, and this design combines a sweet focal image with lots of lovely little details and textures. I also took the… Continue reading A Snowman Christmas Card | 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
