This week’s colour challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is to use red, green and brown – such a classic festive combination! I decided to make the sentiment the star of the show, surrounded by lush greenery and bright red berries. By keeping the card unfussy and traditional, it gave the card a masculine look,… Continue reading Holly Jolly Masculine Card – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Colour Challenge
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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
A Pretty Pink Teepee Card for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
This week’s 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge is all about technique—Valentina challenged us to make teepee cards! I had never made a card like this before, but I love how this fold creates an instant wow factor while still being surprisingly easy to make. For my project, I went for a soft, elegant colour palette… Continue reading A Pretty Pink Teepee Card for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
A Grinch-Inspired Card for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge
This week’s 52 Christmas Card Throwdown theme is all about the Grinch, and I couldn’t resist bringing this mischievous character to life with paper, ink, and a few festive die cuts. Here’s how I created my cheeky Grinch card—perfect for anyone who enjoys a bit of Christmas mischief! Step 1: Creating the Base Card To… Continue reading A Grinch-Inspired Card for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge
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