Christmas Window Scene for 52CCT Challenge

Hello! This week’s 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge provided the perfect opportunity to create a festive holiday card using the August Sketch Challenge graphic as inspiration.

Christmas Window Scene for 52CCT Challenge

My design showcases a cozy window scene with die-cut shutters framing a decorated Christmas tree. A patterned paper background and intricate snowflake borders add seasonal charm, while the “Merry Christmas” sentiment completes the look. Let’s dive into the details of this cheerful creation!

    • Cover A-2 card base with patterned paper.
    • Cut the Snow Flurries Backdrop from Snowdrift cardstock and add to card front.
    • With the Wonderful Windows die, cut the window and shutters from a variety of cardstock colors.
    • Cut the Christmas tree from green cardstock. I used a now-retired Memory Box die (Frosted Christmas tree) and inked with Rustic Wilderness ink to create more contrast.
    • Trim the bottom of the tree, add to a yellow cardstock panel (SU So Saffron), and attach the assembly to the back of the window with foam adhesive. Attach the assembled shutters and add gold latches. Decorate the tree with adhesive pearls and gold circles (I used a die in the Wonderful Windows set). Attach the window and shutters to the card front with dot adhesive.
    • Press the Merry & Bright sentiment in Geranium ink on Snowdrift cardstock and cut with the coordinating die in the set. Add to the card with foam adhesive.

Christmas Window Scene for 52CCT Challenge

If you’re feeling inspired, head over to the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge site and join in—create your own card and share it with the community!


Festive Deer Card for 52CCT Challenge

Hello! I’m sharing an entry for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown! This simple, yet colorful, card brings holiday cheer with a playful die-cut deer and JOY sentiment.

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The sketch inspired me to keep the layout clean, letting the patterned paper and focal point really stand out.

Festive Deer Card for 52CCT Challenge

    • With the 4 1/2″ die in the Large Stitched Square set, cut the background paper. Add to a card base.
    • Cut a white cardstock strip and die-cut the top with a die in the Stitched Hillside Borders set. Add to a patterned paper strip and adhere to the card background.
    • Cut the Cheery Deer, including the string of lights, from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
    • Cut the sentiment with Alphanumeric Bold letter dies from white foam and adhere to the card front.

Festive Deer Card for 52CCT Challenge


Pineapples and Aloha Vibes

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a summer-themed card that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Featuring two pineapples adorned with hibiscus flowers, this card radiates happiness with its vibrant colors. The cheerful sentiment “aloha” adds the perfect touch.

Pineapples and Aloha Vibes

    • Cover A2-size card base with patterned paper. You can read more about background options in this post.
    • Cut the Polaroid frame from white cardstock with the Say Cheese, Again die. I used this die on a nautical-themed card HERE.
    • Stamp the Lawn Fawn Aloha sentiment on to the frame with black ink. The stamp set is available at Frantic Stamper.
    • Add patterned paper to the back of the frame and add frame to card front.
    • Color white cardstock with a variety of Distress inks. Cut the cardstock with the Playful Pineapple die set to create the pineapples and flowers. I used the inlay technique. The Playful Pineapple set creates a pineapple with eyes and mouth; the set also includes dies so that those elements can be eliminated.
    • Add pineapples and flowers to the card with dot and foam adhesive.

Pineapples and Aloha Vibes


Lawn Fawn | Summertime Adventure Card

Hello! Today I am sharing a summer-themed card that showcases the Lawn Fawn Woodland Critter Huggers die set. Featuring a charming fox holding a refreshing glass of lemonade, paired with the sentiment “Adventure Awaits,” this card spreads cheer and anticipation for summer escapades. The Woodland Critter Huggers set was released in 2018. I recently purchased it because I have always thought it was cute and Lawn Fawn released the Summer Add-On last year. (There is also a Winter Add-On, released in 2018, that is on my list to buy.)

Lawn Fawn | Summertime Adventure Card

    • Cut patterned paper with the A2-size die in the Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables set and add to card base.
    • Cut fox with the Woodland Critter Huggers set and summer accessories with dies in the Summer Add-On set; assemble as required.
    • Stamp Car Critters Road Trip Add-On sentiment and cut with a banner die.
    • Add assembled fox and sentiment banner to card base.

Lawn Fawn | Summertime Adventure Card


Lawn Fawn | Refreshing Summer Card

Hello! Today, I am sharing a summer-themed card created with a combination of Lawn Fawn products. More than half a year ago, I wrote about the hot beverage theme–coffee, tea, and cocoa (hot chocolate)–on handmade cards. In that post, I noted that I had never created a card featuring a cold beverage. I couldn’t resist the Lawn Fawn Build-A-Drink die set.

Lawn Fawn | Refreshing Summer Card

I approached the design of this card differently than I usually do. I first constructed the Build-A-Drink lemonade before deciding on the background and sentiment. However, I did have the patterned paper (from my stash) as a starting point for the colors I chose.

Lawn Fawn | Refreshing Summer Card