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 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
Usually, I host a live webinar each month to explain how I created my cards. I am not able to host a live this month, but there are a bunch of previous month’s replays that you could check out for inspiration as well—check out the Get Cracking on Christmas playlist here.
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: Merry Mug & Circle Delights Card Set
When I started creating with the Merry Mug & Circle Delights set by Nichol Spor and Spellbinders, I couldn’t stop! I was having SO much fun, and there were so many possibilities, so I easily ended up with FIVE-holiday cards!! Jennabler Alert! This set is on SALE! And if you don’t want the whole bundle you can pick and choose the sets you would like.
For this card, I started by creating a fun background, watercoloring some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. I also used the Peppermint Stripes Embossing Folder. Jennabler Alert! This is also on sale! I used this embossing folder on almost all of the cards.
For all of these cards, I used Lawn Fawn colored cardstock. For this card, I used Guava, Fake Tan, Peacock, and Mermaid cardstock colors.
I added some Prisma Glitter to the details of the scarf. I also did this on the trim of the hat, but instead of using a Quickie Glue Pen, I used Glossy Accents to get some dimension.
I added some Pinkfresh Studios jewels as well.
For all of these cards, I used the Santa’s Sippin’ Sayings stamp set. There are so many fun holiday sentiments! AND Jennabler Alert! It is part of the bundle or on sale separately! The perfect brown cardstock for these little gingerbread were Paper Bag cardstock from Lawn Fawn.
I white embossed several of the sentiments. Of course, whenever I do ANY embossing, I prep the surface using the Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool. I stamp the image several times over using a Misti and Lawn Fawn Yeti Pigment Ink, then sprinkle the Brutus Monroe Alabaster White Embossing Powder.
I also used Pixie Dust Sparkle Cardstock on these cards, it is fun to add a little glitter without actually using glitter. Some cards have some shimmer splatters, for this I used the Gansai Tambi Starry palette. Chili Pepper cardstock from Lawn Fawn is a perfect red for the holidays!
For this card, using red Sparkle Cardstock and Gold Metallic Cardstock, was the perfect combo to have this reindeer come to life with whimsy!
For this last card, I really had fun with a different color scheme for a holiday card- all the purple! Why not?! This is great to use as a winter greeting as well!
Be Inspired on YouTube
I hope you enjoyed these cards, and they spark some ideas for you when creating holiday cards! Remember, there isn’t a LIVE this month, but I have a playlist over on YouTube filled with Get Cracking on Christmas videos to watch for inspiration!
As you create your holiday cards this year, be sure to tag me @jennshurkus on Instagram and use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas so I can see them! We can do this! We can create holiday cards all year and be a little more prepared for the holiday season!
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!
 Spellbinders, Merry Mug Circle Delights by Nichol Spohr Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders, Peppermint Stripes Embossing Folder Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders, Santas Sippin’ Sayings Shop at: SB |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Assorted Jewels Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh, Jewels: Bubblegum Shop at: SSS | PFS |
 Pinkfresh, Jewels: Ocean Breeze Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh, Jewels: Sapphire Shop at: PFS |
 Honey Bee Stamps, Pacific Northwest Pearls- Pearl Stickers Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 The Ink Stand, rectangle Shop at: shurkus |
 Lawn Fawn, Paper Bag Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Ballet Slippers Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Guava Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Chili Pepper Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Fake Tan Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Mermaid Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn Peacock Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Sugarplum Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
Lawn Fawn, Sparkle Cardstock Red Shop at: LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Sparkle Cardstock Purple Shop at: LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Pixie Dust Sparkle Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
Lawn Fawn, Gold Metallic Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Mint Glue Tube Holder Shop at: shurkus |
 Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF |
 Sakura, Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF |
 Scrapbook Adhesives, mixed white foam squares Shop at: shurkus |
 Scrapbook Adhesives, White Foam Strips Shop at: shurkus | LF |
 Honeybee Stamps, Background Blender Brushes – set of 2 Shop at: SSS | shurkus | HBS |
 Blender Brush Caddie Shop at: shurkus |
 4″ Lazy Susan Shop at: TS |
 Scotch, Mounting Putty Shop at: TS |
 Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF |
 Glitter Storage Container Shop at: shurkus |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | shurkus | HBS | R |
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF | HBS |
 Lawn Fawn, Yeti Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF |
 Brutus Monroe, Alabaster White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 The Rabbit Hole Designs, Cottontail Powder Tool Shop at: shurkus |
 The Rabbit Hole Designs, Cottontail Powder Refill Shop at: shurkus |
 Lawn Fawn, 80# White 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB Smooth Solar White Paper Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 1 Shop at: BA |
 Ranger Paintbrush Set Shop at: SSS | shurkus | R |
 Faber-Castell, Collapsible Water Cup Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Glitter All Of The Things, Flour Sack Cloth Shop at: shurkus |
 Ranger, 2oz Mister Shop at: SSS | shurkus | R |
 99% Isopropyl Alcohol Shop at: TS |
 Misti 2.0 Shop at: SSS | LF | HBS |
 Mini Misti 2.0 Shop at: SSS | LF | HBS |
 Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF |
 Mermaid Mint Shammy Case Shop at: shurkus |
 Klutter Keeper Shop at: shurkus |
 Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 Guillotine Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | HBS | R |
These are adorable!