More Christmas and Fall

We hope you will join us for all the creative fun during Fallidays! There are plenty of challenges, inspiration, and opportunities to share your creativity with fellow card makers. Be sure to visit Splitcoaststampers and play along with the challenges. You can find all the details HERE.

FF26janemomB - Fall/Winter action scene: with person, animal or fictional character doing something

For this Fallidays challenge, we were asked to create a Fall or Winter Action Scene featuring a person, animal, or fictional character doing something. I chose a beautiful Nativity scene featuring Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and a pair of lambs gathered around the manger. The image was already pre-colored, making it perfect for creating a quick card while still showcasing a meaningful Christmas scene. The figures gathered around the newborn Baby Jesus create a peaceful moment that beautifully captures the true spirit of the holiday season.

To create the card, I trimmed the Nativity image to size and layered it onto a piece of yellow cardstock. The yellow mat helps draw attention to the warm tones in the image and adds a soft glow around the scene. The panel was then mounted onto a blue card base, providing a beautiful contrast and bringing out the colors in the night sky.

To finish the card, I added a Merry Christmas sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals for extra depth and dimension. The raised sentiment adds a subtle focal point without taking away from the beautiful Nativity scene. With its simple layering and heartfelt image, this card is a wonderful reminder of the joy and wonder of Christmas.

Nativity

FF26lacyquilter - Use Diagonals on your Card

For this card, I stamped this adorable Rubbernecker gnome image, colored it with Copic markers, and then die cut it using the coordinating die. The bright colors and fun details make this little gnome the perfect focal point for a cheerful holiday card.

For the background, I pulled out a green gingham designer paper from my stash that I am working to use up this year. I paired it with a diagonal die-cut panel that reminds me of a candy cane pattern, making it a wonderful match for the Christmas theme. The candy cane panel was layered over the green gingham paper, then matted with white cardstock before being attached to a green card base. The combination of patterns and colors creates a festive backdrop without overwhelming the focal image.

Once the background was assembled, I popped the gnome up on dimensionals to give him extra prominence on the card. The sentiment was also attached with dimensionals, adding another layer of depth and interest. To finish the design, I scattered a few gems around the card for a touch of sparkle and shine. The playful gnome, festive papers, and sparkling accents come together to create a fun Christmas card that is full of holiday charm.

Christmas Gnome

FF26pixordia - DIY Snowman-make your own snowman with punches or dies.

For my DIY Snowman card, I started by die cutting several circles from music paper to create the snowman's body. To add a little age and dimension, I lightly sponged brown ink around the edges of each circle before assembling the snowman. For the nose, I cut a small triangle from orange cardstock and also sponged the edges to give it more depth and definition.

Once the basic snowman was assembled, I added the finishing details by hand drawing his smile and attaching a pair of punched brown twig arms. A festive red and green ribbon was tied around his neck to create a cheerful scarf, bringing a fun pop of color to the vintage-inspired music paper. These simple elements help give the snowman plenty of personality and charm.

After the snowman was complete, I popped him up on dimensionals and positioned him on a white snowflake-embossed panel. The embossed background adds wonderful texture and reinforces the winter theme without distracting from the focal image. The panel was then layered onto gold mirror cardstock for a touch of holiday sparkle before being attached to a white card base.

To finish the card, I added a Merry Christmas sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals for added depth. The combination of the vintage music paper, textured embossing, festive scarf, and gold accents creates a cheerful handmade snowman that is sure to bring a smile during the holiday season.

DIY Snowman

FF26PMR - card or scrapbook page with large word and leaves

USEIT2026 - Give Thanks die cut

For this card, I finally found the perfect opportunity to use a Give Thanks die cut that has been sitting in my embellishment tote for quite some time. Sometimes those special pieces just need the right project, and this challenge was a perfect fit. I paired the die cut with a beautiful piece of handmade paper that my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas last year. The texture and unique look of the handmade paper added so much character to the design while creating a wonderful backdrop for the sentiment.

To keep the focus on the handmade paper and the die cut, I chose a simple layout. The handmade paper panel was layered onto white cardstock and then attached to a black card base. The black cardstock provides a striking contrast and helps both the sentiment and the texture of the paper stand out.

This card came together in less than five minutes, proving that simple designs can often be the most effective. With the combination of the textured handmade paper, the elegant sentiment, and the clean layout, this quick card has a warm and heartfelt feel that is perfect for expressing gratitude.

Give Thanks

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