Christmas Snowman

 

IC1074 - The Little Green Bean - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the adorable snowman table runner and knew it was the perfect excuse to pull out one of my favorite Stampin' Up snowman images. I stamped him on white cardstock and brought him to life with Copics, keeping the colors soft and wintery.

The finished image is layered over a blue plaid panel and framed with light blue cardstock for a crisp, frosty feel. From there, I set it against a tan plaid designer paper and mounted everything onto a coordinating light blue card base to tie the whole palette together.

For the finishing touches, I added a simple Merry Christmas sentiment and a scattering of light blue punched snowflakes just enough detail to echo the snowy theme without overwhelming the sweet image.

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Christmas Snowman

Christmas Bus

F4A854 - Nursery Rhymes / Children's Songs - I chose The Wheels On the Bus

It has become a cherished tradition for me to create a new Bus Christmas Card for my sister each year. She is a bus mechanic, so designing something special and bus themed has turned into one of my favorite holiday projects. This year’s card features a bright school bus die cut from Echo Park. I cut all the layers, assembled them, and added a thin black liner around the windows to give them a crisp, finished look.

Two years ago I ordered a custom Pike stamp from Magnuson Custom Stamps, since Pike is the school district where she works. I used that stamp again this year and white heat embossed it onto the bumper. It is a small detail, but it adds such a personal touch.

For the tires, I used a fun find from last year. My mom discovered a tire tread stamp, and I clear embossed the tires with it to give them a realistic textured shine. The School Bus sentiment comes from Trinity Stamps. The challenge with that stamp is that it is a full bus image, so I have to ink only the sentiment and carefully trim it out. I finally ordered a dedicated School Bus sentiment stamp from Magnuson Custom Stamps for next year’s cards, which will make that step much easier.

To add dimension, I separated the top and bottom portions of the bus die cut and popped the front section up on dimensionals. It gives the bus a nice layered look without overwhelming the design.

This year’s card also includes a die cut Christmas present with a glittery bow for a festive touch. To finish everything off, I added a stamped Merry Christmas sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals as well. It is always a joy to create these cards, and I love how this year’s design turned out.

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Christmas Bus

Cozy Warm and Bright

SC1119 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started by pulling out a mix of fun Christmas themed papers and arranging them into a clean layered layout. To give the design a strong foundation, I added red cardstock behind each panel, which brings out the festive colors and adds a crisp framed look. The sentiment from Fiskars is layered on gold mirror paper, creating a bright focal point that ties in beautifully with the holiday palette.

I then gathered several flowers from Heartfelt Creations, added soft sponging to bring out their shape, and layered them for fullness. Each bloom is finished with Stickles and a gem in the center, adding sparkle and dimension that catch the light in such a pretty way.

To complete the card, I added a few red pearls for a final touch of texture and balance.

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Cozy Warm and Bright

Noel

 

WT1109 - Sewing / Stitching

For this card, I began by cutting a Simon Says Stamp stitching panel from white cardstock. The clean grid of holes makes it perfect for cross stitch, and I knew it would pair well with a festive holiday design. I found a really cute Noel pattern online, but it was slightly larger than an A2 card, so I resized and adjusted the layout to fit the stitching panel. Once the pattern was mapped out, I stitched the design, letting the bright colors stand out against the crisp white background.

After the stitching was complete, I hot glued the finished panel to the card base so it would sit securely and stay perfectly flat. To frame the design and give it a more polished look, I added a simple black border around the stitched piece. The contrast helps the colors in the Noel pattern pop even more.

To finish the card, I added a couple of holly leaves and a few red pearls for a classic Christmas touch. The little accents bring in just the right amount of dimension and shine, completing the handmade cross stitched focal beautifully.

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Noel

Merry Christmas Penguin

 

IC850 - Chillin

For my card, I stayed with the Chillin theme by leaning into a cozy winter vibe and featuring this absolutely adorable Spellbinders penguin die cut. I cut all the layers and popped him up on dimensionals, then perched him on a bright red oval that really makes him stand out. To finish dressing up the scene, I tucked a Merry Christmas banner just beneath him and set the whole design over a piece of wintery designer paper that adds the perfect frosty feel.

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Merry Christmas Penguin

Fa La La

SC1112 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I decided to make a fun fold that plays off the Double Gate Fold. I began with two cream panels measuring 8.5 by 5.25 inches and adhered them together so they overlapped in the center at 4.25 by 5.5 inches. I folded each side at 4.25 inches and again at 2.125 inches to form the layered gates.

I trimmed the front panels on an angle, cutting from the 4.25‑inch fold down to 1.5 inches on both sides, then added a lacy edge with a border punch to soften the shape. Once the base was complete, I added festive designer papers to the main panel and both front folds. Inside, I added a cream panel and used the angled pieces I had cut from the front to create coordinating corner accents.

The card front is finished with a belly band cut to 1 inch by 11 inches, wrapped around the card, and folded over itself just snug enough to stay in place. I covered the band with coordinating festive paper and added a few snowflakes to complete the look.

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Fa La La

Challenges:

Avenue 613 - ATG (Water, I have snow)
Creative Knockouts - 2 or more pattern papers
Star Stampz - ATG (Seeing Double - I did a Double Gate Fold)
Sweet Stampin - Christmas in April
The Crafter's Cafe - ATG (No Squares - This is a double gate fold)

Merry & Bright

 

CAS895 - Case Yourself - INSPIRATION

For today's card, I reached for this charming Deep Red snowman and stamped him on Kraft cardstock, then brought him to life with colored pencils, changing up the colors I used the first time.

To finish the design, I added a Unity sentiment beneath the image, trimmed the panel for a clean fit, and mounted it on a crisp white card base for a simple, cozy winter look.

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Merry & Bright

Merry & Bright

F4A827 - Snowy

MIX674 - Snowmen

For today's card, I reached for this charming Deep Red snowman and stamped him on Kraft cardstock, then brought him to life with colored pencils.

To finish the design, I added a Unity sentiment beneath the image, trimmed the panel for a clean fit, and mounted it on a crisp white card base for a simple, cozy winter look.

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Merry & Bright

Grumpy Kitty

 

CAS878 - Santa is Coming

For this card, I chose a playful retired Grumpy Kitty image from Impression Obsession. It was stamped onto Kraft cardstock and colored with pencils to bring out its character and charm.

The design is completed with a bold Merry Christmas sentiment, raised on dimensionals to add depth and emphasis.

Grumpy Kitty

Christmas Presents

 

CAS877 - Presents

For this card, I chose a beautiful stamp from The Ton and brought it to life using watercolor brush markers. To frame the design, I added a striking black border around the panel and completed the look with a bold Merry Christmas sentiment.

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Christmas Presents

Peace

 

F4A824 - Birds

F4A825 - Music

MIX672 - Snowflakes

I began with the background, using a retired DRS Designs snowflake stamp. The image was white heat‑embossed to create a crisp resist, and then I blended two shades of distress oxide ink over the embossed snowflakes to add depth and variation in color.

For the focal point, I stamped the Stampendous bird image and heat embossed it in gold for a rich, metallic finish. After fussy cutting the bird, I sponged the edges with tan distress oxide ink to soften the cut lines and give the piece more definition.

To complete the design, I adhered the bird with dimensionals, allowing it to stand out against the snowy background and adding texture and lift to the overall composition.

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Peace

Twine Inlay Christmas

 

WT1083 - Pine

CCC25DEC - Danger Get Them Done

For today’s card, I die cut a tree shape from white cardstock and filled it using the Twine Inlay technique with festive red and green twine. The texture and color made the tree stand out beautifully.  

I stamped a Christmas sentiment in bright red beneath the design, keeping the look crisp and cheerful. The finished panel was then layered onto a green card base, tying the whole piece together with a classic holiday feel.

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Twine Inlay Christmas

Snowy

 

CAS876 - Do You Want to Build a Snowman

CCC25DEC - Danger Get Them Done

For today’s card, I pulled out one of my all‑time favorite snowmen, Penny Black’s “Snowy.” I stamped him on white cardstock and brought him to life with Copics, adding cheerful shading to highlight his personality.  

To build texture, I ran the background through a retired Stampin’ Up snowflake embossing folder, which adds a subtle wintery dimension behind the image.  

I finished the design by layering everything onto a green card base that echoes the colors in Snowy’s outfit. A “Merry Christmas” sentiment, stamped in green and popped up on dimensionals, completes the card with festive depth and balance.

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Snowy

Warm Cocoa Wishes

 

IC1044 - The Paper Mill & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the single snowflake on the drink glass and thought this Spellbinders die‑cut set was the perfect choice.

I cut all the layers and assembled them, adding a few dimensionals to create depth and interest. Once complete, the design was mounted onto Christmas tree patterned paper for a festive backdrop.

To finish the card, I added the sentiment, raised on dimensionals, and scattered a few gems for sparkle.

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Warm Cocoa Wishes

Christmas Bauble

FS982 (FS83) - Blast from the past (I chose card crazy) - INSPIRATION

I have long admired Denise’s gallery, and for this project I was inspired by her Christmas Bauble design. I selected a beautiful die cut from Spellbinders, cut the pieces, and stitched them with DMC floss. I also prepared the base layer and added stitching for extra detail.

After completing the stitching, I layered all the die cut elements together, trimmed the bauble with a ribbon, and finished the poinsettia with a touch of Nuvo Drops.

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Christmas Bauble

Christmas Mittens

 

WT1081 - Use Something that Someone Else Gave You

USEIT2025 - Ephemera

My friend Jan (Precious Kitty) gave me these ephemera mittens, and they have been tucked in my tote for quite some time. This challenge was the perfect opportunity to finally use them.

I trimmed down some festive papers to build the layout, popped the mittens up on dimensionals, and finished the card with a raised sentiment and a scattering of sequins.

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Christmas Mittens

Merry Christmas

 

SC1090 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I selected a festive Christmas paper for the base layer, added a bold holiday sentiment, and accented the design with several layered snowflakes arranged in a scattered pattern.

The sentiment is elevated with dimensionals to add depth and visual interest.

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Merry Christmas

2025 Christmas Bus

IC1042 - Callisters Christmas - INSPIRATION

I’ve lost count of how many years I’ve made school bus Christmas cards for my sister, but it’s become a cherished tradition. Each year, I create a fresh stack featuring this beloved school bus die cut, perfect for her to share with co-workers. Today’s inspiration gave me the perfect excuse to pull it out again and begin this year’s batch.

I started by die cutting the bus and adding black trim around the window for contrast. To give the design more dimension, I carefully cut the bus apart and popped the front section up with foam tape. The sentiment on the bumper “Pike” was custom ordered this past year from Magnuson Custom Stamps and is white heat embossed for a crisp finish.

It’s subtle, but the tires are also heat embossed in clear to give them a bit of tread texture. This year’s version is completed with a “Merry Christmas” sentiment, layered on red matting for a festive pop, and accented with die cut holly and glossy red Nuvo Drops.

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2025 Christmas Bus

Challenges:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Stamps (3 used on this card, Tires, School name & Sentiment)
A Place to Start - ATG (Something New) New stamp for tires and new stamp for the school name used

Allsorts - ATG

As You Like It - Favorite Embellishment (I don't have an exact favorite embellishment however I do love using Nuvo Drops. They add just a bit to the projects and if making cards, they don't add too much bulk so no additional postage is needed.

North Pole News

 

IC1041 - Rubylane - INSPIRATION

For my card, I was inspired by the adorable Santa Cup. I pulled out this cute Spellbinders Santa die cut and cut the layers adding glitter to the top.

The die cut was layered on a red oval then layered on the North Pole News designer paper.

The card was finished with several stacked snowflakes with the top layer also out of the same glitter paper as was used on Santa's top.

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North Pole News

Elf Crossing

 

IC1040 - The Permanent Garden - INSPIRATION

USEIT2025 - ephemera

I was inspired by the elf on the shelf. I had been holding onto this ephemera in my tote for quite some time, and when I saw the elf, it sparked the perfect opportunity to finally use it.

I pulled out my Christmas papers, built the layout, and layered in the ephemera to bring the design together.

To finish the card, I popped up the sentiment with dimensionals and added a scattering of sequins for a festive touch.

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Elf Crossing