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Get Cracking: Hello Winter

09/16/2021

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November comes around. I enjoy making the cards so much more when I have time to play with different supplies and techniques. I share these cards on the third Thursday of each month. You can see previous Get Cracking on Christmas posts here.

In December, I asked people in my {creative chick} studio share Facebook group, that if you didn’t send holiday cards in 2020, what were the reasons. One of the most common responses if they didn’t have enough time.

So I was thinking, how can I give you time? And I came up with a plan! I know that you enjoy when I host LIVEs and share with you a technique, or how I created a card- so this year each month for Get Cracking on Christmas I am going to host a LIVE. During these LIVEs, I encourage you to join me and start to Get Cracking on your OWN holiday cards. You can do something similar to mine, or just work on your own thing. Doesn’t matter, just show up and create!

This month’s YouTube LIVE will be, tomorrow, September 17th at 8:00p ET right on my YouTube channel here. Stop reading, and set an alarm now on your phone so you don’t miss out. You can use the world clock here to figure out what time it will be where you live. See below for the replay

Want a reminder text on your phone before I go LIVE? Text “jennshurkus” to 833-758-0501

Don’t worry, if you can’t make my LIVE you can always catch the replay on my YouTube channel, and I will also post the video below.

Inspiration

Also if you are looking for more inspiration, I have a bunch of my crafty friends posting their Get Cracking on Christmas cards today too, see a full list at the end of this post

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And as you are creating your holiday cards this year, be sure to leave me a comment below with a link, or tag me on Instagram so I can see! We are also going to use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas.

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

Ok, enough chatting, let’s get this party started!!

I do have some wicked creative friends sharing their holiday cards today to inspire you!

Get Cracking: Hello Winter

For this card, used some of the latest products from the Tim Holtz/Sizzix Release, Mr. Frost, Festive Words, and Scribbly Snowflakes.

Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Mr. Frost Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Festive Words Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Scribbly Snowflakes

I started by smearing some Distress Ink on my background panel. I used Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink with a decent amount of water. I was also working on Distress White Heavystock. The trick with this card is to be sure to leave some white on the background so you are really able to see the swirls from the ink.

The Scribbly Snowflakes were cut out from another card I will be sharing soon, and I added those for some texture in the background.

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy Mr. Frostie came together, there aren’t a lot of little pieces. I cut all the pieces out of Distress White Heavystock, and then ink blended the colors I wanted with Distress Oxide.

  • Hat: Black Soot
  • Band on his hat: Kitsch Flamingo
  • Scarf: Blueprint Sketch
  • Carrot Nose: Spiced Marmalade
  • Detail on the nose: Carved Pumpkin
  • Coal bits and stick arms: Hickory Smoke
  • Edges of Mr. Frosty: Salvaged Patina

I assembled him all with a Lawn Fawn Glue Tube, and then when he was put together I added some Prisma Glitter details with a Quickie Glue pen and Chunky Glitter near the base of him with the Glue Tube.

I layered the sentiment pieces together and popped those off the card, and lastly, I white embossed on black cardstock the sentiment “baby it’s cold outside” from Tim’s Tiny Text Christmas stamp set.

Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Tiny Text Christmas

Learn how on YouTube LIVE

I can’t wait to share some more tips and tricks with you tomorrow night, I hope you will join me, over on my YouTube channel at 8p ET.

And as you are creating your holiday cards this year, be sure to leave me a comment below with a link, or tag me on Instagram so I can see! We are also going to use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas.

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

 

Inspiration

Be sure to 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 Zarate Ponce
  • Chari Moss
  • Marianne Elving
  • Mirella Rogan
  • Peter vanElburgBoddendijk
  • Samantha Mann
  • Sara Zoppi
  • Sharna Waksmulski
  • Tiffany Beuning

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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Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Mr. Frost
Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Mr. Frost
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Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Festive Words
Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Festive Words
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Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Scribbly Snowflakes
Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Scribbly Snowflakes
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Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Tiny Text Christmas
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Tiny Text Christmas
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Distress White Heavystock
Distress White Heavystock
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Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide
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SSS | LF | Ranger

Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Spiced Marmalade
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Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Carved Pumpkin
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Carved Pumpkin
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Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide
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Tim Holtz, Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide, Blueprint Sketch
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide, Blueprint Sketch
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Distress Oxide, Hickory Smoke
Distress Oxide, Hickory Smoke
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Black Soot
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Black Soot
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The Ink Stand, square
The Ink Stand, square
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Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Ranger Ink, Mini Domed Ink Blending Foam
Ranger Ink, Mini Domed Ink Blending Foam
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SSS | Ranger
Sakura Quickie Glue Pens
Sakura Quickie Glue Pens
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SSS | LF
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares
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SSS | LF
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
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SSS | LF
Brutus Monroe, Alabaster White Embossing Powder
Brutus Monroe, Alabaster White Embossing Powder
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Versamark
Versamark
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SSS | HA
EK Success, Powder Tool
EK Success, Powder Tool
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SSS | LF
Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0
Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0
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SSS | LF
Mini Misti 2.0
Mini Misti 2.0
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Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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Mint Glue Tube Holder
Mint Glue Tube Holder
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Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
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Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter
Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter
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Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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Lawn Fawn, 3.5
Lawn Fawn, 3.5″ round grip block with grid
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SSS | LF
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
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Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat
Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat
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Ranger, Heat Tool
Ranger, Heat Tool
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SSS | Ranger
Wagner Heat Tool
Wagner Heat Tool
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Klutter Keeper
Klutter Keeper
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ATG Gun Holster, Mint
ATG Gun Holster, Mint
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Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 Guillotine Paper Trimmer
Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 Guillotine Paper Trimmer
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  1. Ann says

    September 16, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Love your Mr Frosty Snowman card, especially his glittery scarf!!😊💙

    Reply

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