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
I won’t be going LIVE this month, I’m out straight prepping for my in-person Creative Journey Art Retreat this weekend, and then Thanksgiving is right around the corner! But go ahead and mark your calendars now: my next LIVE will be December 18, 2025, and I’ll be sharing a brand-new project. Be sure to tap the bell/set a reminder so you don’t miss it!
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: Using Up Left-Overs
Do you ever hang on to little bits you’ve colored or created for other projects that didn’t make the final cut? I totally do. And when I’m in a pinch and need a quick card, those leftovers are the first place I look!
These snowflakes were extras from last month’s Get Cracking on Christmas, and they were perfect for this quick design. You can see how I created them here.
I added a soft wash of shimmer using Gansai Tambi Starry Colors and cut the background with Lawn Fawn’s largest Outside In Stitched Rectangle. The sentiment is gold-embossed from Tim Holtz’s Scribbly Christmas set, Simon Says Stamp just released coordinating dies for it, which made it even easier!
And of course… sparkle! I brushed Distress Rock Candy into the open areas of the snowflakes and added a little Distress Rock Candy Chunky along the tips and edges of both the snowflakes and sentiment.
I love how this one turned out: non-traditional colors, gorgeous texture, and all the sparkle! 💙✨
Learn how on YouTube LIVE
I can’t wait to share my process for this card on my YouTube channel on Thursday, December 18th 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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