It’s the start of the 30 Day Christmas Cardmaking Challenge which is organised by Martin Stone from Martin’s Mayhem. Over the last couple of years I have been participating in this and I love the various parameters that Martin gives for each of the days. This is also a great chance for me to get a whole lot of Christmas cards created!
This year, I’ve added my own twist to this challenge. Let me introduce you to Nostalgic November – where I’ll be using products from Christmases past to play along with these themes. I have many stamp sets and dies (quite a few unopened) which I’m just wanting to bring out of the archives for this challenge. So make sure you check back each day for the inspiration.
For this theme of Shining Bright I went with some of the Stampin’ Up! shiny Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper. I’ve used the snowflake from the retired Festive Flurry stamp set which has been heat embossed and fussy cut for the focal image.
A panel of Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper sits behind and was also used to stamp the sentiment on.
Catch up tomorrow for more nostalgic inspiration.
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Hello and welcome to our new at SU Blog Hop. Get ready to be dazzled with our Shine, Shimmer & Glow theme featuring products from the September – December Mini Catalogue. If it’s your first time here I’m so glad that you have visited me over in Melbourne. I’m a bit crazy for all things Christmas so I’ve created a Christmas card today.
My featured product is the Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper. This shiny metallic paper comes with 2 each of 3 designs in the pack.
I’m not one to use a lot of shimmery products on a project so for this card I combined the shiny paper with some neutrals for something more my style. I have used the silver/white sheet from the the Snowflake Magic DSP on my card and blended Lost Lagoon and Pool Party ink over it. This is a fun way to customise this paper to any project.
The tree is from the Merriest Trees bundle and I inked it up in Pool Party then added some Pretty Peacock on the bottom of the stamp to create the varying colours.
For the silver trim on the tree I experimented and applied liquid glue along the edges then poured Silver Embossing Powder over and heat embossed it. I was quite please that it turned out! Sometimes you’ve just got to give something a go- if it goes wrong, no problem but if it goes right, there’s a fun technique to use again.
I hope you have enjoyed what I have shared and can use some of these ideas to create your own projects. Please follow our hop through as you enjoy the sparkly projects. We appreciate you leaving a comment as you go through and value you taking the time to do so.
Today I’m combining some of my favourite Online Exclusive products to create this card inspired by the sketch at Global Design Project Challenge #406. I love the simple style of this sketch which can be interpreted in so many ways.
I’ve used the Trucking Along bundle along with the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper for a cute Christmas card. The scenic paper really needs very little (if any) added. You could just put a sentiment and the paper will carry the project.
I used the Radiating Stitches dies (oh that’s another one of our Online Exclusive products) to die cut the scene and then added the truck laden with presents on top. An extra layer of embossed Early Espresso Cardstock breaks up the blues and adds a contrast, picking up the trees in the foreground.
The snow was die cut from a piece of embossed White cardstock which I had laying around and I thought it added lovely texture. The Basic 3D Embossing Folders come in a pack of 3 different designs, one of which was used here.
I hope you have enjoyed this project and please check out your favourite products in the Online Exclusive products which are available while supplies last.
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For Colour Palette #16 with Cherry Cobbler part of it I thought it was time for some Christmas in July cardmaking. Have you started on your Christmas cards already? Getting an early start is always good so you beat the rush.
I’ve used the Cottage Wreath stamp set and Country Wreaths dies to create a bit of a rustic look on this card.
I’m following the sketch at Freshly Make Sketches #593. I added some Basic Gray stripes using the Inked & Tiled stamp set to resemble the horizontal strip of the sketch. This has a wood texture which coordinated with the embossed background.
I added a panel of Petal Pink Cardstock blended with Petal Pink ink under the die cut Basic White panel, This gave it a bit of warmth and contrast against the embossed Petal Pink layer.
For a pop of colour, I coloured around the Early Espresso hearts with a Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend. Some Cherry Cobbler leaves die cut from the Christmas Pinecone dies were cut apart to fit inbetween. Then a few silver leaves, trim and pearls were added to balance out with the gray.
Want some more Christmas cardmaking inspiration? Join me for my Christmas in July card class which will be held on the 22nd of July. There is an in-person option as well as a mail-out kit option.
The cute Christmas Scottie bundle is a must have in your stash for any dog lover. How cute is that dog? On this card I heat embossed the dog in Early Espresso on Crumb Cake Cardstock. Not just for Christmas, he would make great cards for all occasions.
You can get the Scottie Dog punch for just $27.20 in our Last Chance sale while supplies last. Make sure to add this to your collection today.
To see a variation of this card, click on the link below.
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