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
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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 Wednesday, July 22nd 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: Layer It Up With Die Cuts
This month’s Get Cracking on Christmas card started with a color combo I couldn’t stop thinking about: mint and pink. For the stenciled background, I reached for Lawn Fawn inks in Bubblegum, Minty Fresh, and Lucky Clover, and that palette ended up dictating everything else about this card.
Once the background was done, I knew exactly who belonged on top of it: this adorable nutcracker from Pink & Main. I colored him in with Copic markers, pulling from that same minty, candy-colored palette so he’d feel like part of the background rather than something layered on top of it. I’m sharing a swatch of the exact Copic colors I used below, so you can recreate the look yourself.
One thing I get asked about constantly is how to work with stencils that are more detailed or delicate, the kind with thin bridges and intricate cutouts that can warp or tear if you’re not careful. I’ve got some tips and tricks for handling these that I can’t wait to share, and I’m saving them for my upcoming LIVE. I’d love for you to join me there!
Learn how on YouTube LIVE
I can’t wait to share my process for this card, tips and tricks included, on my YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 22nd at 12p ET. I hope you’ll join me, and remember, you can work on your own holiday cards while you watch! Surprise! Everyone who joins me LIVE will be entered into a fun giveaway!
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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