Christmas

Dancing Figgy Pudding

| Lisa K

I started these several weeks ago and finished them today.

This figgy pudding, with moving legs, is on a star background. The background is embossed with Spellbinders Monoline Stars.

Other supplies: All glitter paper is from Altenew. I used Neenah Desert Storm cardstock for figgy’s body, arms, and legs. The red cardstock is Ellen Hutson. I used markers to color white scraps for the eyes, cheeks, and holly. The blue background paper is SU; I can’t remember the exact color name.

https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2026/07/anything-goes-with-twist-of-stars-andor.html

Thanks for looking at my card. I made a trio in different backgrounds, but this was the only one with stars. My daughter thought this looked like a tile floor. Another thought to store in the back of my head.

Poinsettia Embossed Christmas

| Lisa K

I have been embossing many folders lately. I have only turned a couple into cards.

I used the Altenew Perfect Poinsettias 3D embossing folder. I embossed it on Altenew Silver cardstock. I inked swipe it with Brilliance Pearlescent Ink. Then I used a gold Sharpie marker in the centers.

This will be entered in Can You Handle the Pressure and in the Peace on Earth challenges.

https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2026/05/52026-anything-goes-with-twist-of.html

https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/06/peace-on-earth-challenge-113.html

Thank you for coming by. I hope this finds you enjoying your summer.

Christmas Card Feb.

| Lisa K

I have made several Christmas cards lately. I am posting one for the Peace on Earth challenge.

https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

The trees are from a Newton’s Nook stencil. I made it a couple of years ago and placed it in a container not knowing what I would create. The snow is cut with an SU die using Altenew Glitter paper; again, another leftover from the past Christmas. The snowmen and greeting are Gina K Designs, very retired set. I stamped, colored and die cut the images for this card. This was made originally, for a Virtual Stamping Night challenge at Splitcoast Stampers. Those challenges ended today.

I enjoyed creating using items in my stash and stamp sets that haven’t been inked in quite some time. My goal for 2026 is to use my stash and made 3 Christmas cards each month. I made more than 3 in February.

Joyful Wishes

| Lisa K

I created a Christmas card this week. It is green, so I will add it to the Sisterhood of Crafters, the Peace on Earth Christmas and the Can You Handle the Pressure challenges.

This card started as the alphabet challenge card at Splitcoaststampers for the letter J. I needed to use a word off of the list and one of my own. The word from the list was Jade and my own is Joyful. I used SU Just Jade for my cardbase and embossed layer. I used the Spellbinders Evergreen 3D embossing folder. The patterned paper is SU Flowers for Every Season. The brown paper is from Spellbinders. The greeting is Lawn Fawn Winter Wavy Sayings cut with a die from Simply Wavy Banners. I added SU snowflake sequins for a bit of sparkle.

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/03/31225-shades-of-green.html

https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-peace-on-earth-challenge-83.html

https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2025/03/anything-goes-with-twist-of-luckyst.html

We reached 80 degrees today! I have windows open and am enjoying getting a bit of fresh air in the house. Thanks for coming by and reading my post.

Sparkling Christmas

| Lisa K

I made three cards with one layout. I will share all three cards and choose one to post to the Cardz 4 Galz challenge.

All patterned paper and ephemera are from Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas 2019 card kit. I chose three pieces of paper and cut them following the Natasha Foote layout that Buddy Johanna linked. I think my favorite is card 2 with the swan and little poinsettia flowers. My lighting is a bit off today as it was cloudy outside. Even with natural light, it still didn’t photograph as well as some days.

https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/10/237-showcase-your-patterned-paper.html

A couple of posts ago I mentioned medical stuff in my family. It turns out that our daughter has kidney stones which are very painful. We are awaiting the doctor appointment this week then hopefully it will be resolved soon. Thank you for those who noticed my post and asked.

Stack the Holidays

| Lisa K

I made a card this week that I can share. It will be entered in the Cardz 4 Galz challenge.

This stamp set is from Your Next Stamp along with the matching die. I used several alcohol markers to color this. The patterned paper is all Stampin Up, very retired. The cardbase is also SU. The sequins are SU from a Paper Pumpkin kit. I believe the stamp set is called Stack the Holidays.

https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/12/214-christmas-card.html

I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas! Thanks for stopping by and seeing my fun card.

Christmas Nativity

| Lisa K

I created a nativity card today. I am entering it in the Peace on Earth challenge.

I used the My Favorite Things stamp set called Away in a Manger for this card. The star is from another set by Recollections. I like the simplicity of the set and the words included.

https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/10/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-50.html

I like the moodboard, but went with the anything goes option. Thanks for coming by. I have been busy with challenges with Splitcoast Stampers as I have been asked to be active for a few months with the Dirty Dozen Design team. That doesn’t take all of my time, but it seems to keep me busy for a while. I appreciate your time and comments.

Christmas in July

| Lisa K

I have busy with the Dare to Get Dirty challenges at Splitcoast Stampers both hosting, creating samples, and just keeping up. I decided to take time away and create something for myself. I made two identical Christmas cards.

I used a Paper Pumpkin set from a few years ago on this card. I saw the idea on Pinterest and followed her plan. I used SU Cherry Cobbler cardstock and Accent White for the card base and layer. I embossed the flower image with Wow Pale Gold embossing powder. I added Nuvo drops for an embellishment.

I will upload this to the Christmas Craft Creations Anything Goes July Theme: https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge-reminder-anything-goes.html

The next challenge it will be loaded to is Double D Challenge: Christmas in July https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/07/christmas-in-july.html

The last challenge this will be added to is Peace on Earth Christmas challenge #44: https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/07/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-44.html

Thank you for joining me today. I have a few more days of the DTGD challenge at Splitcoast Stampers, so my craft room will be a mess for a while. I had to do a bit of cleaning this morning so I could at least see the top of my work space. Stay inside and enjoy the cool, especially if your temperatures are as high as they are here.

Christmas in July Gifts

| Lisa K

I found time to create a Christmas card today. I kept it simple.

I use the Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Winter and Simply Winter Sentiments sets. The colors match the CC956 challenge at Splitcoast Stampers: Pool Party, Old Olive, and Cherry Cobbler colors by SU. My card has Lawn Fawn Kiddie Pool, Cilantro, and Gina K Designs Cherry Red inks for my gifts. I watercolored the gifts using a waterbrush. I used The Stamps of Life Stitched Rectangle dies and a mat of Cherry Cobbler cardstock to complete the card.

This will be entered in Christmas Craft Creations: https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge-anything-goes-dt-call.html

I am finding the hot July weather a good time to begin making Christmas cards. Thanks for stopping by to see my card.