christmas – Tinstar Designs

Hello there! I’m VERY excited to share something brand new with you today – welcome to the very first AAA Christmas Challenge!

If you love making Christmas cards (and really, is there such a thing as having too many ready for December?), then this is the challenge for you.

And because Christmas Day falls on the 25th, that’s exactly when you’ll find a brand new AAA Christmas Challenge going live each month.

That means a little dose of Christmas creativity ALL YEAR ROUND!

I made a Dutch door fold card using traditional Christmas colours on my card. The die is one I’ve had for ever so unfortunately I can’t remember where it’s from but the DSP (Timeless Christmas) and card stock (Black and Peaceful Pine) are from Stampin Up.

Here’s how the Dutch door came together:

Basic Black
14.9 x 10.5cm – fold in half for card base
Cut down the fold line 8.9cm – leave 6cm at the bottom
Cut a piece 8 x 12cm to die cut the tree outline
Peaceful Pine
Cut a piece 8 x 10cm for the die cut sentiment on the front panel
Whisper White
Cut a piece 8 x 12cm for the tree outline inside the card
DSP
14.4 x 10cm for the inside of the card
5.5 x 10cm for the front bottom panel

Now it’s your turn! Come and join us for our very first challenge. Check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the AAA Christmas Design Team, get those Christmas supplies out and show us how the challenge inspires you.

New challenge. Every month. On the 25th. Just like Christmas Day!

We’d absolutely love to have you join us and, bonus, you’ll be building that Christmas card stash long before December rolls around!

Thanks for stopping by for a look, and I can’t wait to see what you create.

Happy Christmas crafting!

I’m thrilled to have been asked by Michelle Lupton to join her in her Case Me a Christmas Card series again this year.

Michelle has asked lots of friends in blogland to CASE one of her cards and make it with a Christmas twist and she in turn will CASE one of our cards. This is my 4th year playing along and its heaps of fun. For her challenge this year, I chose this sweet card she made back in July this year.

I was inspired by the layout with the scallop layers and the single focal image in the centre. All items on my card are from Stampin Up. The tree and baubles are form the Whimsical Trees stamp set, the sentiment from the Greetings from Satna stamp set. Cardstock is Garden Green, Granny Apple Green and Bright White and the inks are Certainly Celery, Old Olive and Basic Black.

What do you think? Did I capture the essence of Michelle’s card while still making it mine?

If you’d like to see which card of mine Michelle CASEd and her interpretation, click this here.

Well thanks for stopping by for a look and I hope we’ve inspired you to think about taking inspiration from and CASEing a fellow crafter!

About Me

Hey there! I’m a card-making enthusiast with a passion for creativity that knows no bounds. Currently, I’m fortunate to be a part of four fantastic international card design teams, where I get to explore my craft and connect with fellow artists from all corners of the globe. It’s amazing how the world of card making can bring people together, and I’m constantly inspired by the diversity of styles and ideas that come my way.

Beyond my card-making adventures, I lead a pretty busy life in the learning and development field, where I work full time as a Learning Lead. I thrive on helping others grow and reach their full potential, and it’s a role that keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. When I’m not immersed in the world of work or crafting, you can find me on the netball court, coaching and sharing my love for the game with a bunch of amazing individuals.

So, whether I’m crafting, guiding professional development, or coaching on the court, I’m all about embracing lifes colorful and creative possibilities! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the web, and I hope you enjoy exploring my card creations and more.