No Peeping Til Christmas

 

WT1124 - Chickens and Hens

For my card, I pulled out this really fun image from Art Impressions and paired it with one of the sentiments in the set. The image is stamped on white cardstock, colored with copics to bring out all the playful details, and then layered on black cardstock to give it a crisp frame that helps it stand out.

Next, I chose a mix of designer papers that worked well for a Christmas card, each one trimmed and layered with either white or black cardstock for definition. The combination of patterns adds a cheerful holiday feel without overwhelming the focal image. All of the layers are arranged on a white card base to keep the design bright and balanced.

To finish the card, I popped the image up on dimensionals for added lift and scattered a few snowflakes around it to tie in the Christmas theme. The simple embellishments keep the focus on the fun Art Impressions image while adding just the right touch of seasonal charm.

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No Peeping Til Christmas

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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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

Gnomie Christmas

 

IC1080 - Connecting Threads - Inspiration

CCC26AUG - Enchanting

I took my inspiration from the classic Argyle Quilt Pattern and carried that cozy, stitched‑together feel into my card design. While flipping through my Christmas paper stash, I found this cheerful plaid that instantly felt perfect for a playful holiday card base. I layered it on red for a crisp frame and then mounted everything onto a clean white card base to let the pattern shine.

To echo the layered look of the plaid, I added a strip of green and white polka‑dot paper another happy find from my scrap pile and framed it in red so it ties seamlessly into the overall design.

For the focal point, I pulled out this adorable gnome image from Rubbernecker, colored him with Copics in festive shades, and used the coordinating die to cut him out. He is popped up on dimensionals for a bit of whimsy and depth. To finish the card, I added the Merry Christmas sentiment, also popped up, and sprinkled a few green gems around the panel for just the right touch of sparkle.

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Gnomie Christmas

Wintery Christmas

SC1126 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started by pulling out the wonderful die cut house from Poppy and cutting all the layers from a mix of scrap pieces. Once the house was assembled, I added sparkle and texture with stickles on the snowy roof, windows, and chimney. A single Nuvo Drop on the door gives the house a charming finishing touch.

Next, I die cut the tree and placed it beside the house to build a simple winter scene. Both elements are layered on a snowy patterned paper, then mounted on kraft cardstock and finally on a clean white card base, which keeps the whole design crisp and bright.

To complete the card, I added a Merry Christmas sentiment popped up on dimensionals for a bit of lift and balance.

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Wintery Christmas

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