Welcome to 2026! What better way to welcome the new year than to get crafty!
I’m playing along with some of my favourite challenges that in 2025 I didn’t have much time to play with.
First up is a card for:
- Freshly Made Sketches #757
- Stampin Up Only Challenge #391 – Anything goes
- The Male Room Challenge #205 – Christmas Colours



I thought the FMS sketch was perfect for some Stampin Up DSP called ‘Reindeer Days’ that is all about Christmas colours.

My second card is for the Paper Craft Crew Challenge #654 – Inspiration photo.

I was inspired by the falling snowflakes in the photo and knew I had the perfect DSP scrap in my stash that was covered in different sized snowflakes. I mounted the DSP on some light blue cardstock and then onto a dark grey cardbase. I had some grey thread which I wrapped it around for a bow, added a sentiment from Uniquely Creative and some gems to the centres of the snowflakes for that finishing touch.

Thanks for stopping by this new years Day. I hope 2026 is a fabulous one for you and you are inspired to get crafty with these challenges too.
Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches. Your card is so festive and fun! Wonderful touch with the twine!
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Tx for stopping by Michelle
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So glad you were able to join us at Freshly Made Sketches! Love your festive take on the sketch with those fun presents!
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Tx for stopping by Donna
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Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful cards with us at SUOC!! I love both–but love the green–what a great layout!
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Tx for stopping by Tammy
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Nice use of the DSP for your card. Good job. Thanks for sharing with the SUOC
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Tx for stopping by Leilani
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Both of your cards are great, Tristan! I recognized that Reindeer Fun DSP right off, I had to make a few cards with it over the Christmas season too. Thanks for playing along with us at SUO Challenges and Happy New Year!
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Tx for stopping by Christy
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Tristan, your card is perfect for our The Male Room Christmas colors challenge! I like how bold they are, and how your pattern papers go so well together! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!! -Donna
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Tx for stopping by Donna
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These are two great cards. I love the bright green and red one. So glad you could play along with SUO Challenges.
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Tx for stopping by Cynthia
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These are both wonderful. Love the traditional colors and your use of our sketch on the first one. Glad to see you at FMS!
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Tx for stopping by Jennifer.
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I’m so happy that you joined us at SUOChallenges.com bc you’re designs are such a fun discovery! I hope to see you back again … new challenge is tomorow.
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Tx for stopping by Cindy
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