Christmas Craft Creations December 2023 Challenge - Christmas Decorations

Hi crafters,

I'm back to share more inspiration for the latest challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations.

This month our theme is Christmas Decorations.  We would love to see how you decorate your cards for Christmas.    

I started by hot foiling the Retro Ornaments from Simon Hurley Create in gold foil using my Spellbinders Glimmer machine.  I put the panel into the Pine Branches 3D Texture Fades Embossing Folder from Tim Holtz.  I used a blending brush to add a small amount of Pine Needles Distress Ink over the pine branches.  I finished off with a Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strip.  

If you are planning to get a start on next year's Christmas crafting, join us for our Christmas Decorations theme.  You have until 9 January 2024 at 6pm GMT to submit your entry.

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel 

Christmas Craft Creations December 2023 Challenge - Christmas Decorations

Hi crafters,

I'm joining in with the Launch team again at Christmas Craft Creations.  We are sharing inspiration for our new theme.  

This month our theme is Christmas Decorations.  We would love to see how you decorate your cards for Christmas.    

I started with a kraft card base and then used the Waffle Flower Bokeh Stencil and white pigment ink.  I cut the shiny gold bauble with the Hero Arts Bulb Ornament Infinity Dies and embossed using the Spellbinders Scenic Poinsettias 3D embossing folder.  I sanded back some of the design to reveal the white core of the metallic cardstock.  I cut a red bow using the Holly Berries Stamp & Cut XL set and then hot foiled my sentiment with Yana's A Merry Little Christmas Sentiments from Spellbinders.  

If you're making a few last minute Christmas cards, join us for our Christmas Decorations theme.  You have until 9 January 2024 at 6pm GMT to submit your entry.

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel 

Christmas Craft Creations November 2023 Challenge - Add a Hat

Hi crafters,

I'm back to share more inspiration for the latest challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations.

This month our theme is Add a Hat.  We would love to see your take on this theme.  

I was feeling the frosty vibes for my card!  I started by stamping the Simon Hurley/Ranger Stippled background stamp in Morning ink from Simon Says Stamp.  It's pretty faint in the photos but more impactful in real life.  I used the Spellbinders Let It Snowman A2 Cardfront die set which is great for a quick card as all the elements for card are included in one die set.  The original die features a leaf arch but I cut them off and added snowflakes instead.  I cut the snowman out from Spellbinders Pop-Up Die Cutting Glitter Foam Sheets in white.  I created the snowman's hat from glossy black cardstock and silver foil cardstock.  I finished off with a silver foil sentiment die cut.  

We are loving your creations for our Add a Hat challenge so far and keep them coming in!  You have until 12 December 2023 at 6pm GMT to submit your entry.

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel 

Christmas Craft Creations - November Challenge Launch - Add a Hat

Hi crafters,

I'm joining in with the launch team for the new challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations.  The month we are adding a hat!

I went with a snowman for my card and I have a spoiler for my reminder post - it's another snowman but in a completely different style!   

I die cut the green cardstock panel with the Pretty Pink Posh Eyelet Rectangles Dies and masked off the edges before using their Winter Words stencil in green ink for a tone on tone background.  I found a scrap of an old background made using the Pretty Pink Posh Layered Christmas Lights stencil.  Each coloured bulb has a layer of Glossy Accents for added shine.  Finally I created my snowman using the Peeking Snowman die set from Hero Arts.  I couldn't resist this cutie!  I cut the base from white and then added coloured cardstock for the scarf, gloves and nose.  I used a black glossy cardstock for the snowman's hat and finished off with black gems for his eyes.  

The countdown to Christmas is fairly ticking on, so make sure to join us for our add a hat theme this month.  You have until 12 December 2023 at 6 p.m. GMT to submit your entry.

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel 

Christmas Craft Creations October 2023 Challenge - Monochromatic

Hi crafters,

I'm back with the Reminder Team to share more inspiration for the latest challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations.

This month our theme is Monochromatic.  We would love to see your tone on tone Christmas creations.  Thanks to everyone who has already entered.

I chose a silver colour scheme for my monochromatic card.  I started with a medium grey cardstock for my card base.  I added a panel of light grey patterned paper that I had embossed with the Spellbinders Flurry of Snowflakes 3D Embossing Folder.  I used my finger to apply a border of Foundry Wax in Sterling to the outside edge of the panel before heat-setting.  My focal image is from Honey Bee Stamps' Elegant Floral Frames stamp and die bundle, which I heat embossed in clear on silver metallic cardstock.  I used the Honey Bee Stamps' Bitty Buzzwords:  Holiday stamp set for the greeting in silver embossing powder.  I finished off with a large silver sparkly bow and silver pearl embellishments.  

I hope you're building up your collection of Christmas cards and join us for our Monochromatic theme.  You have until Tuesday 7 November at 6pm GMT to submit your entry.

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel 

Christmas Craft Creations September 2023 Challenge - Metallics

Hi crafters,

I hope you've had a chance to check out the latest Christmas Craft Creations challenge over on our blog.  

This month we are making projects featuring Metallics and it's time for the Reminder Team to bring you their inspiration.  

I started by cutting a panel of textured matte gold metallic cardstock with the Hero Arts Holly Confetti Die and backing it with green metallic cardstock.  I created three pieces of holly and three berries using metallic cardstock in green and red with an old punch.  To create the sentiment I used the Flourished Merry Christmas Die Set from Simon Says Stamp. I cut the shadow from white cardstock and the sentiment from gold metallic cardstock and popped up using foam tape.  I added Nuvo Glitter Drops in Ruby Slippers to the berries on the background to finish off this card.  

I love anything shiny so this challenge was right up my street.  I hope you'll join us too and you have until Tuesday 10 October at 6 p.m. GMT.  

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel

Christmas Craft Creations August 2023 Challenge - Clean and Simple

Hi crafters,

I have super exciting news!  I'm now part of the Christmas Craft Creations Design Team. Christmas Craft Creations (CCC) is a monthly challenge blog for Christmas projects.  There are two inspiration posts a month from the Launch Team and the Reminder Team, which I've joined.  

August's CCC challenge is all about Clean and Simple (CAS) cards.  I chose to use mainly Spellbinders products because they had just shown up in the mail.  I created a standard American A2 card base at 4.25" x 5.5" on white cardstock.  I embossed a slightly smaller panel of white cardstock using the Spellbinders Adorning the Tree 3D embossing folder.  I pulled out my Glimmer machine and used gold foil with the A Merry Little Christmas Sentiments hot foil plate set by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders.  I popped the sentiment up using foam tape.  I used various small foliage dies from two Spellbinders die sets - Joy and Christmas Blooms.  I cut the foliage from white cardstock and inked using paper pouncers and Concord & 9th inks.  I finished off the small poinsettia with tiny dot die cuts from gold foil cardstock.  

We would be delighted to have you join us for our Clean and Simple challenge this month which ends on Tuesday 12 September at 6pm GMT.  A great way to get a head start on your Christmas crafting or add to your finished cards.  

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel