Fallidays Challenges are Kicked Off

Fallidays has officially kicked off with a couple of bonus challenges designed to get everyone excited for all the fun ahead! Today features two special challenges, making it the perfect opportunity to jump in and start creating. Whether you are a longtime participant or joining the festivities for the first time, we hope you will come along and share in the fun. You can find all the details and challenge information on Splitcoaststampers HERE.

FF26whoistracy - Christmas Eclipse

For this challenge, we were asked to create a Christmas Eclipse Card. I reached into my stash and selected a festive piece of Christmas designer paper for the focal panel. Using large JOY letter dies, I cut the word from the designer paper and then die cut the same letters three additional times from white cardstock. The extra layers were stacked behind each letter and topped with the designer paper pieces, creating dimension and the classic eclipse effect. The raised letters really stand out against the background and give the card a fun, eye catching look.

Once the JOY letters were assembled, I adhered the designer paper panel to a piece of silver mirror cardstock. This helped highlight the silver accents already found in the patterned paper and added a bit of extra shine to the design. The completed panel was then attached to a white card base, keeping the focus on the festive centerpiece.

To add even more interest and texture, I embellished the card with several punched flowers from my stash. Each flower was shaped and layered to create dimension, then paired with punched leaves made from papers in the same collection to pick up the beautiful teal tones found in the designer paper. As a finishing touch, I added silver Nuvo Drops to the centers of the flowers, tying everything together and providing just the right amount of sparkle for this holiday design.

Christmas Eclipse

FF26shoegirl - Snow Globe Winter Scene

For this challenge, I pulled out a fun Spellbinders Snow Globe die set and die cut all of the pieces needed to create the globe scene, including the snowman and trees, from a variety of cardstock colors. The snowman's hat was colored with Copic markers for added depth and shading, while the trees were enhanced with Distress Oxide inks to give them a more natural appearance. A touch of soft blue ink was blended around the inside of the globe to create the look of a chilly winter sky, and the snowman was popped up on dimensionals to add extra depth to the scene.

Once all of the elements were assembled, the snow globe was layered onto a piece of blue and white designer paper that complements the frosty winter theme. The patterned panel was then matted with white cardstock before being attached to a light blue card base, creating several layers that help draw attention to the focal image while keeping the overall design bright and cheerful.

To finish the card, I added glitter glue to the snowy portions of the trees as well as the snowman's hat. The sparkle adds just the right amount of wintry shimmer and helps bring the scene to life. The combination of layered die cuts, soft inking, and sparkling accents creates a festive snow globe that captures the magic of the holiday season.

Holiday Snow Globe

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Welcome Pup

 

SC1133 - this week's sketch from splitcoaststampers.com

I love this sketch because it is such an easy way to create two cards with completely different looks just by switching out the designer papers. For this layout, I chose a pink polka dot pattern and a paw print design, layering both on black cardstock to give them a crisp frame before placing them on a white card base. The contrast between the playful pink and the bold paw prints makes the background feel lively and fun.

Next, I pulled out this sweet Hunkydory dog image, cut it with a white circle die, and layered it on black cardstock to help it stand out against the patterned papers. The circle shape adds a soft focal point that balances the straight lines of the sketch.

To finish the card, I added a Welcome sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals for a little lift and emphasis. This will be another of my pet donation cards, and the cheerful layout feels perfect for welcoming a new furry friend into a loving home.

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Welcome Pup

Thanks Quill Pen

 

CAS917 - World Gratitude Day

For my card, I began with a white card base and added a layer of black cardstock to create a bold frame. On top of that, I placed a fun piece of wallpaper that brings wonderful texture to the design. The pattern and tactile feel of the wallpaper add an unexpected element that makes the background feel rich and unique.

For the focal point, I die cut this striking quill pen from The Greetery using a black designer paper and added silver accents to highlight the details. The quill is popped up on dimensionals to give it lift and presence on the textured background. To complete the design, I heat embossed the Thanks sentiment in silver on black cardstock, creating a crisp, elegant finish that ties in beautifully with the metallic accents on the quill.

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Thanks Quill Pen

Tropical Mothers Day

FS1024 - this week's incredibly talented featured stamper Darlene, is better known as luvcardmaking on SCS. I found this INSPIRATION.

I am working through a stack of papers that I would really like to use up this year, and Darlene’s beautiful card design was the perfect inspiration to pull out more of this wonderful tropical patterned paper. I trimmed the papers down to fit the layout, adding crisp white layers between the patterns to help each one stand out and create a clean, finished look. Once the layers were assembled, everything was adhered to a bright pink card base that adds an extra pop of cheerful color and really enhances the tropical feel of the design.

For the focal image, I chose this fun parrot from Heartfelt Creations. I colored the image with Copic markers, bringing all of those vibrant tropical colors to life, and then used the coordinating die to cut it out. The parrot was popped up with dimensional adhesive to add depth and draw attention to the focal point of the card. I also raised the Happy Mother’s Day sentiment on dimensionals for added interest and balance. To finish the card, I added several gold gems for a touch of sparkle and shine, creating a festive finishing detail that complements the bright colors and tropical theme perfectly.

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Tropical Mothers Day

Pie Birthday

 

IC1085 - Country Door - Inspiration

For this card, I was inspired by the pie in the scene, so I reached for my favorite Spellbinders pie die set and cut all of the layers to build a warm, homey pie. I added a couple of lemon pieces along with the flower and leaves to give the arrangement a bright, cheerful touch.

I pulled out several papers from the stash I am working to use up and trimmed them down, adding black highlight layers behind each panel before placing everything on a white card base. The contrast of the black accents against the patterned papers creates a crisp and lively backdrop.

I die cut a few black stars to complement the layers and popped up two of the star and circle pieces to add extra interest. After assembling the pie, lemons, and flower, I added dimensionals behind the pie and finished it with a soft shimmer of Stickles.

To complete the card, I scattered several gems and popped up the birthday sentiment for a final bit of sparkle and lift.

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Pie Birthday

For Jeanne

 

F4A865 - Special Flowers for Jeanne

I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of a beautiful friend on SCS who was one of the original Dirty Dozen. She had such positivity and was such an inspiration within the crafty community. Dear sweet Jeanne, these cards are dedicated to you. Rest well, sweet friend.

For my card, I pulled out a couple of different paper pads that I am working to use up this year and created the layout by adding a white frame and white strip to separate the different patterns. The clean white elements help each paper shine while bringing the design together into a cohesive look. I always enjoy finding ways to mix and match papers from my stash, and this was a wonderful opportunity to give some favorite pieces a new life.

Next, I pulled out this already die cut sentiment frame, stamped the "Thinking of You" greeting, and added it to the card with dimensionals for added depth. To create additional interest around the sentiment, I added several flowers in colors that mirror those found in the patterned paper. After shaping the petals for a little extra dimension, I tucked a few delicate sprigs underneath the blooms to soften the arrangement and add texture. To finish off the flowers, I added white Nuvo Drops to the centers for a sweet finishing touch.

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For Jeanne

Ice Skate Christmas

WT1123 - Favorite Sport - I am not much of a sports person, but if I see ice skating on tv, I will usually stop to watch a bit of it.

For my card, I pulled out this wonderful Spellbinders ice skate die and cut all the layers, using silver glitter cardstock for the blade to give it a bright, frosty shine. To add a fun touch of texture, I threaded red and white bakers twine through the lace holes, which brings a cozy, festive feel to the skate and adds extra interest to the focal piece.

The card base begins with white cardstock, followed by a layer of silver glitter that adds sparkle and ties in beautifully with the skate blade. On top of that, I added a Merry Christmas designer paper to bring in color and pattern. For the center of the card, I layered a smaller white panel and a coordinating plaid piece, creating a crisp backdrop for the skate. The skate is popped up on dimensionals to give it lift, and the card is finished with a few die cut snowflakes and the Merry Christmas sentiment, also popped up on dimensionals for added dimension and balance.

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Ice Skate Christmas