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Get Cracking: Believe in the Magic

05/21/2020

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Have you heard of my Get Cracking on Christmas Series? Well, this year is going to bigger and better and more inspiring than ever!  So here are the details:

Let’s be honest.

November rolls around and we say to ourselves “man I should’ve started making holiday cards A LOT sooner.”

or

“I have so many wicked cute holiday sets that I haven’t even had a chance to play with yet.”

I am going to guess that most of you who are reading this post fall into one if not both of those scenarios. So for the past 2 years, some of my crafty friends and I have been challenging each other to create at least one-holiday card a month. I mean, that would give me 12 handmade holiday cards to send out at the end of the year and that’s better than none.

This year I am excited to have MORE crafty friends participating with me AND I will be offering a GIVEAWAY each month to you guys!

On the third Thursday, we are going to post a holiday creation and hopefully inspire you to create one too!

If you do end up making any please leave a comment below with a link, or tag me on instagram so I can see! We are also going to use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas. This is how I will choose the winner, more about that at the end of this post.

We can do this! We can create holiday cards all year, and be a little bit more prepared for the holiday season!

If you do end up making any please leave a comment below with a link, or tag me on Instagram so I can see! We are also going to use the hashtag  #getcrackingonchristmas

Get Cracking: Believe in the Magic

Digging around in my holiday stamps I haven’t used yet, and I found this funky snowman from Polkadoodles and just had to play with it!

Polkadoodles, Smiley Snowman

I was actually creating my card yesterday (last minute like always) and it was the day Tim Holtz was announcing the new Distress Ink, did you see it by the way? Speckled Egg- gorgeous… ok anyways I was inspired to play with my Distress Inks and make a fun background. Like I need an excuse to play with Distress 😉

I used Shaded Lilac Distress, Milled Lavendar Distress, and Stormy Sky Oxide as you can see below. I stamped the snowman onto the background, and then several times onto white cardstock. I wanted to paper piece the snowman over the inked background so I colored and fussy cut out as you can see below

Once I adhered the pieces onto the background, I stamped the sentiment from Altenew. Lastly, I added a line of Chunky Glitter for snow with a Glue Tube.

Altenew, Believe

Ok, before I explain the giveaway I want to be sure to have you go visit my crafty friends for more inspiration. I am so excited that they are joining me this year to bring you more inspiration and to remind you to work on those holiday cards all year long!

Carolina

Donna

Kelli

Laura

Marianne

Samantha

Samantha M

Tiffany 

Sharna

Giveaway Details

  • This giveaway is open from May 21, 2020, to June 17, 2020, 11p ET.  Winner will be announced, right here on this post. I will also email the winner.
  • 1 winner will randomly be chosen from the eligible comments
  • I must get a reply from the winner with their mailing address within 48 hours or I will draw another winner.
  • This is open worldwide
  • In order to be eligible to win a prize you must be doing one of the following:
    • Leave a comment with a link to your Holiday cards you make this month
    • Bonus: Use the hashtag #GetCrackingOnChristmas on Instagram and/or Facebook

WINNER!

Meghan!!!! See her fun tags here

Supplies Used:

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. Thank you for your support!

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Polkadoodles, Smiley Snowman
Polkadoodles, Smiley Snowman
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Altenew, Believe
Altenew, Believe
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Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Stormy Sky
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Stormy Sky
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Milled Lavender Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Milled Lavender Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Shaded Lilac Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Shaded Lilac Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
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SSS | HA
Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
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SSS | LF
Mini Misti
Mini Misti
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SSS | LF
Original Misti
Original Misti
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SSS | LF
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Glue Tube Holder
Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
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SSS | Ranger
Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Distress Watercolor Cardstock
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SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter
Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter
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SSS | LF
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
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Lawn Fawn, Jet Black Premium Ink Pad
Lawn Fawn, Jet Black Premium Ink Pad
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SSS | LF

3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

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Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
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Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
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Comments

  1. Mimi says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    I got cracking on my 2nd xmas card!!
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBeVP5gJsN-/

    Reply
  2. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 14, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Can you tell you have inspired me… another one! https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJcRzXJY53/

    Reply
  3. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 14, 2020 at 9:15 pm

    More Cracking! https://www.madebymeghank.com/2020/06/the-best-is-yeti-to-come.html

    Reply
  4. Sara Z says

    June 13, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Hi Jenn,
    I made a funny beachy scene with Santa! Hope you like it
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYdONtJB89/

    Reply
  5. Mirella Rogan says

    June 12, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    I made one more: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWKzP_pXvU/?igshid=6d6k5axozwfg

    Reply
  6. Caro says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:32 am

    Perfect idea, https://www.instagram.com/p/CAmQXDdg17N/?igshid=nq0bv3yi0y3d

    Reply
  7. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    My Favorite Christmas Movie…. ELF!
    Cracking on Christmas with an ELF Card!
    https://www.madebymeghank.com/2020/06/santa-my-favorite.html

    Reply
  8. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    Christmas Tags #3!
    Inspired by the Abominable Snowman from the movie Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
    https://www.madebymeghank.com/2020/06/christmas-tags-in-june.html#b

    Reply
  9. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Getting Cracking on Christmas Tags #2
    Inspired by Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
    https://www.madebymeghank.com/2020/06/christmas-tags-in-june.html#a

    Reply
  10. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Getting Cracking on Christmas Tags!!!!
    Reindeer Inspired by the Movie Prancer
    https://www.madebymeghank.com/2020/06/christmas-tags-in-june.html

    Reply
  11. Mirella Rogan says

    June 3, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Here’s my card: https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-Hz4zpMZL/?igshid=zavemxrgoh4d

    Reply
  12. Sara Z says

    May 28, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Hi Jenn! Just got cracking!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvIpijJyQv/

    Reply
  13. Eemeli says

    May 27, 2020 at 6:44 am

    That is a fab background you have created — and such a lovely creations overall.

    Here is my entry for the challenge:
    http://eemelike.blogspot.com/2020/05/digileimakuva-valmiiksi-vareissa.html

    Reply
  14. BECCA YAHRLING says

    May 26, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    What a cute image you used – love your pretty card! Here is my link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2812894538809285&set=a.456721934426569&type=3&theater

    Reply
  15. Meghan Kennihan says

    May 25, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    Hi Jen,
    Just got Cracking!
    https://www.madebymeghank.com/2020/05/cup-of-cheer.html

    Reply
  16. Leeds says

    May 25, 2020 at 11:45 am

    Thank you for inspire me to make more Christmas card! This is my card:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAix3PPJ4qQ/

    Reply
  17. Natasha Trupp says

    May 25, 2020 at 8:52 am

    Love this monthly challenge so much!!!
    Here’s my card: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnH_bMgtGe/?igshid=8uoc4ezftp14

    Reply
  18. Sara Z says

    May 23, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Jenn,
    this is my first Christmas card. I was inspired by a challenge from Cardmaking Italia, creating a gingerbread christmas card!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiWBJfJRkI/

    Reply
  19. Fikreta says

    May 22, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    very cute card!

    Reply
  20. Belia Sardinha says

    May 21, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    Awesome, i actually just did a card, ill post on ig!!

    Reply
  21. Lee Miner says

    May 21, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    I love paper piecing stuff — thanks for the step out to see how you did it.

    Reply
  22. Kimmie B says

    May 21, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    I love snowmen! This is really a cute card. I have another card to add to my Christmas pile and I used a couple of sets that have been barely touched.

    https://justsayincards.blogspot.com/2020/05/to-my-significant-otter.html

    or instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdrHwEpYtG/

    Reply
  23. Carol W. says

    May 21, 2020 at 9:32 am

    This is awesome! I really need to get cracking on Christmas!! Great inspiration, thank you!!

    Reply

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