Christmas in July 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party ~ Nautilus Swirl Stencil ~ A Colorful Life Designs

 Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with another card I made for the Christmas in July 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party! I've been so inspired by the cards shared over at the Linky Party... I just HAD to get inky! I saw a fab card by sweet Holly Brown not too long ago and I immediately thought it would be fun to use the same stencil but for a Christmas card.

Voila! I think it's peppermint perfection!! Haha! I used the awesome Nautilus Swirl Stencil from our amazing Sponsor A Colorful Life Designs for my fun background. I blended over the stencil using Candied Apple Distress Ink. I focused the blending in the center and lightened the blends with a softer touch around the edges.

I trimmed the panel to 4 x 5-1/4" and die cut it using the Large Cross-Stitched Rectangle Stackables from Sponsor Lawn Fawn. I adhered the die cut piece directly to the white A2 top fold card and then added iCraft 3D Foam Tape Jumbo Roll (white) from our lovely Sponsor Therm O Web to the outer portion making it into a fun frame. It gives some really fun dimension to the card.

I stamped the cute cup and peppermints from the retired Peppermint Mocha Season stamp set from Sponsor Not 2 Shabby using the fabulous Pressure Pal from our awesome Sponsor Twiddler's Nook to get an even pressure on my Misti while stamping. This tool really comes in handy when my hands are hurting. I colored the fun images with Copic markers. I fussy cut each of the images on the line, colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker, and then adhered them together. I added foam tape to the portions of the images that laid in the center of the card and then I used iCraft UltraBond Adhesive from Therm O Web for the handle and bottom portion that sat on the frame. The sentiment is also from the same stamp set. I finished off the card with some White Glossy Card Bling from A Colorful Life Designs. 

I hope you'll stop by the Christmas in July 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party to check out all the wonderful Holiday inspiration being shared! I've been inspired by so many of the cards! I sure hope you'll stop by and check it out! Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Spring into Christmas 2022 {BYSHC} Linky Party ~ Gingerbread Latte ~ Not 2 Shabby

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today is the last day of the Spring into Christmas 2022 {BYSHC} Linky Party and I'm featuring a sweet card using an adorable digital stamp from Sponsor Not 2 Shabby and I paired it up with yummy pattern paper also from Not 2 Shabby!!

Oh my goodness... I just realized I forgot a sentiment! LOL! Well, I'll add one later I guess. Anywho... as I was looking through my Christmas papers I came across the beautiful Peppermint Latte paper pad from Not 2 Shabby (unfortunately, it looks like these papers aren't available any more). I absolutely LOVE the colors in this paper pad so I just had to use them!

I cut the polka dot paper to 5-1/4 x 4" and the candy paper I cut down to 5 x 2". I resized the adorable Ginger Latte digital stamp from Sponsor Not 2 Shabby in a Word Document and print it off.

I die cut it with the Wonky Stitched Oval die from Sponsor Gina Marie Designs and colored up the cute Gingerbread Latte digi with the following Copic markers:

Gingerbread ~ E21, E23, E27, R14, R27, C2

Mug / Plate ~ R000, R20, R14, R27, R37

Whipped Cream / Sprinkles ~ C00, C3, R27

Cinnamon Sticks ~ E21, E23, E27

Berries ~ R20, R14, R27, R37

Pine Needles ~ G24, G46

Cupcake Wrapper ~ BG000, BG01, R27

Cupcake ~ E51, E21, E23

Frosting ~ E23, E27, E29

Grounding ~ N0, N2

I adhered the polka dot layer to a white A2 top fold card base that I turned on it's side. I adhered the candy paper directly to the card. I popped up the focal piece with foam tape and added a few pretty red rhinestones from Sponsor Twiddler's Nook (unfortunately, it looks like they are out of stock!). Another card done for my stash! Woohoo!

Here's a look at Sketch Challenge 21 that I used for inspiration for my card.

There's still a bit of time to play along with the sketch challenge in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group!!

Today is the last day for the wonderful sale over at Not 2 Shabby...  use coupon code SPRINGINTOXMAS for 20% OFF of your order!! And Twiddler's Nook is also having a 15% OFF sale... no code needed!! Be sure to stop by the shops and check them out! And stop by Gina Marie Designs too... you won't regret checking out her awesome deal on dies and enamel dots!!

As I mentioned above today is the last day of the Spring into Christmas 2022 {BYSHC} Linky Party! I have had so much fun seeing all the beautiful creations being shared!! I hope that you were able to play along! If not, I hope that you've stopped by to see all the cards being shared... truly inspiring!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 16 ~ Peppermint Kisses with Latte ~ Not 2 Shabby

 Hello there crafty friend!

I am back with one last card for the Fall | Winter 2021 Coffee Lovers Hop and, of course, I used Sketch 16 from the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! This was such a super quick card using fabulous papers and ephemera from hop Sponsor Not 2 Shabby!!

All kinds of yummy peppermint goodness in this card! I just can't get enough of these pretty papers and the mix of ephemera is amazing!

I mat the pretty papers with my hoarded Cool Caribbean card stock {retired Stampin' Up! from way back}... THE perfect blue card stock for these papers. I just love the mix of colors in these papers!

I die cut my top layer of Cool Caribbean card stock with the Pleated Lace Rectangles dies from Gina Marie Designs and adhered the ephemera to it.

The sentiment is from the Peppermint Mocha Season stamp set from Not 2 Shabby... perfect for this sweet card!! Pun intended! ;)

I pretty much kept to the sketch for this one... except for the slightly larger die cut rectangle and I did move the sentiment up.

Here's another look at the fun Sketch for the month of November! I'd love to invite you to play along with the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 16... head on over and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group!

You have until midnight tonight to play along with the Coffee Lovers Hop! Even if you can't play along, be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing inspiration being shared!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 16 ~ Peppermint Wishes ~ Polka Dot Orchard

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today is the start of the wonderful Fall | Winter 2021 Coffee Lovers Hop and I have a card using this month's sketch from the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 16 from the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group. I've been building my stash of holiday cards all year long and I'm so happy to be able to add some caffeinated creations to the mix and also play along with the hop!

My first card for the hop features the sweet Peppermint Wishes digi stamp set from Sponsor Polka Dot Orchard and beautiful papers called Peppermint Latte from Sponsor Not 2 Shabby!!

Here's the quick list of Copic markers I used:

Candy ~ C00, C2, C3, R000, R14, R27

Whipped Topping ~ C00, C2, C3

Mug ~ C00, C2, C3, BG0000, BG01, BG10

I also added a few pieces of the Peppermint Candy Embellishment mix from Sponsor Twiddler's Nook. I just love the fun touch these little clay bits add to the card!

I love peppermint for Christmas and these mix of crafty goodies were so fun to play with!!

Here's a look at Sketch 16... I'd love to invite you to come check out the {BYSH} Cardmakers group! Lots of fun inspiration for your Holiday makes and prizes each month for our Sketch Challenge!

Be sure to check out the Coffee Lovers Hop and join in the fun! I can't wait to do some hopping and enjoy all the inspiration that will be shared!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 14 ~ Love Peppermint ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with my weekly Christmas card and this time I used a super adorable stamp from The Greeting Farm called Love Peppermint!! I got this adorable stamp during the Farmer's Market one day sale back in April, I think. I've been anxious to ink her up and use her for one of the {BYSHC} sketches and she worked perfectly for this month's sketch!

I went with a whole peppermint theme for my card and used the beautiful Candy Stripe paper collection from Brutus Monroe. I used the reds and greens from the papers as my color palette for my coloring. I am so happy with how this one turned out!

Here's a list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin ~ E000, E00, E04, E11, R00, R20

Hair ~ E43, E44, E47, E49

Peppermint Hat ~ C00, C2, C3, R000, R14, R46, R59

Blouse ~ C00, C2, C3

Dress ~ R000, R14, R46, R59, YG11, G14

Shoes ~ R14, R46, R59

The Love Peppermint stamp doesn't come with a sentiment and I couldn't find one in my stash that would work so I just typed one up on my computer and printed it off. Keeping with the peppermint theme, of course! I thought peppermint wishes was fun!

Here's a close up of the sweet Love Peppermint girl! Love this adorable stamp!

Here's a look at the fun {BYSHC} Sketch 14 for the month of September!

There's just a few more days to play along with the sketch! If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration, check out the {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! I'll be back next Friday with another Christmas card using the new {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 15!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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