Hello everyone! I am back with another year of Get Cracking on Christmas! I’m so excited to share another year of Get Cracking on Christmas with you. Being able to work on my holiday card stash throughout the year, with no stress, is such a gift. I love creating with stamps and supplies that have been patiently waiting to be used and experimenting with new techniques along the way. Here’s to creative play, using what we have, and heading into the new year inspired and ready to keep cracking on Christmas. 💕✨
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, April 21st 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.
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 year-round, making us better prepared for the holiday season!
Get Cracking: Penguin Parade
Today I’m sharing one of those cards where I had a vision in my head and just went for it, and honestly? I’m so glad I did! I wanted to create a textured snowflake border completely from scratch, and this little penguin scene turned out even cuter than I imagined.
I started with a simple ink blend using Lawn Fawn inks in Plastic Flamingo and Merman, that combo gives the softest, dreamiest background, and the pink-to-teal blend just feels so festive and fun. Then came the really good part: stamping and coloring all the adorable images from Lawn Fawn’s Penguin Party and Here We Go A-Waddling stamp sets. I used OLO markers to color everything (color swatches are below! ), and I stamped the cutest little music note speech bubble in Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide.
Of course, no card of mine is complete without some sparkle, I added Prisma glitter with a Quickie Glue Pen to ALL the images. Because glitter makes everything better.
For my textured border, I die-cut Stitched Snowflakes two ways: some from Pixie Dust Sparkle cardstock and some from ink-blended cardstock using my Merman ink pad. Layering those together created the most gorgeous, dimensional border, exactly what I had pictured! I then arranged my little penguin scene on the card and finished with “Happy Holidays” from Scribbled Sentiments: Winter.
The final touch? Glossy Accents on the holiday lights, the hearts on the sign, the top of the sign post, and the little hearts coming out of the chimney. That wet, shiny look adds so much life to the details!
I am absolutely in love with how this card came together, and I cannot wait to walk you through the whole process LIVE, the ink blending, the snowflake border technique, the coloring, all of it! Come craft with me and bring your Quickie Glue Pen, because we’re gonna be glittering ALL the things. A full shoppable supply list is waiting for you at the bottom of this post, happy crafting!
I can’t wait to share this one with you during my LIVE! You can join me in real time or catch the replay later. These Get Cracking on Christmas LIVEs are the perfect excuse to pull out your holiday supplies and work on your own cards while we chat, create, and get inspired together. 💙✨
Let’s keep cracking on those Christmas cards! 🎄
Learn how on YouTube LIVE
I can’t wait to share my process for this card on my YouTube channel on Tuesday, April 21st 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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