Hello everyone! I am excited to participate in another year of the Get Cracking on Christmas series and wicked excited to work on my stash of holiday cards throughout the year! I will continue to create holiday cards with NO STRESS, using stamps and supplies I haven’t had a chance to play with yet and experimenting with different techniques.
If you missed my Crafty Chat in January, I went over Get Cracking on Christmas. Why I do it, my approach to it, and how you can join. Catch the replay here!
If you would like to read more about this series, you can do so here
Visit
Visit my site right here, on the third Thursday of each month, to be inspired!
Join Me LIVE
Each month, I will offer a LIVE where I create my card and share tips and tricks with you! This month’s YouTube LIVE will be Tuesday September 23rd at 12p ET, right on my YouTube channel. Stop reading and set an alarm on your phone so you don’t miss out, or tap the notification bell on YouTube! You can use the world clock here to figure out what time it will be where you live.
Don’t worry; if you can’t make my LIVE, you can always catch the replay on my YouTube channel, and I will also post the replay of the video below right on this post.
Inspiration & Share
As you create your holiday cards this year, be sure to tag me on Instagram @jennshurkus and use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas so I can see them! You can also “follow” this hashtag on Instagram to be inspired in your feed.
We can do this! We can create holiday cards all year and be more prepared for the holiday season!
Get Cracking: Watercolored Ornaments
Be sure to read to the end as I have a fun little giveaway to share!
I’m excited to share a festive holiday card today that features some of the gorgeous new Pinkfresh Studio dies and stamps, paired with my go-to Distress Watercolor Pencils.
For this design, I wanted to capture a soft, nostalgic feel, something that felt a bit vintage but still bright and cheerful. I started with the Evergreen Sparkle coverplate background for subtle interest. Then I die cut and watercolored the Timeless Tidings die to get the holly and ornaments with Distress Watercolor Pencils. These pencils blend beautifully and let me layer soft washes of color that almost glow on the page.
The holly and berries at the top of the card add a pop of traditional holiday greenery, while the gold accents and splatters bring in that extra sparkle. To finish it all off, I heat-embossed the sentiment “Once Upon a Christmas” in gold, because what’s Christmas without a little shimmer?
Of course I wanted a little sparkle, so I added some Distress Rock Candy and some Glossy Accents on the berries.
I love how versatile the Pinkfresh products are, and how easily they pair with the Distress Watercolor Pencils. This card came together with just a handful of supplies but feels full of detail and texture.
I can’t wait to walk you through the process during my YouTube LIVE.
Giveaway
To spread a little crafty cheer, Pinkfresh donated a giveaway for me to share! One lucky winner will win a $50 giftcard to Pinkfresh. Just head on over to my Instagram post and do the following things:
- like my post
- follow me on Instagram
- follow Pinkfresh
- tag a crafty friend
This giveaway is open worldwide and will close on September 24th at 9p ET. I’ll reach out to the winner via direct message on Instagram and update this post with their name as well. Good luck, and happy creating!
Learn how on YouTube LIVE
I can’t wait to share my process for this card on my YouTube channel on Tuesday, September 23rd at 12p ET. I hope you will join me, and remember, you can work on your holiday cards while you watch!
Cardmaking Supplies Used:
The supplies I used are linked below. Click on the picture, and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available, which means if you make a purchase, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support!
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