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Get Cracking: Holiday Wishes

04/16/2020

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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: Holiday Wishes

We are all aware of the difficult times going on, and I adore how the crafting community has really stepped in and given us comfort, a goal, a focus. I am so thankful for this hobby. To give me a creative release. To create cards I can share with friends to brighten their days and to thank all the hero’s working hard to treat people and keep us all safe.

Hero Arts is hosting a Stay Crafty Challenge each month and we’ve partnered up with them to challenge everyone to work on their holiday cards.

Hero Arts, Color Layering Fawn

I love this sweet little deer from the Color Layering Fawn stamp set. I love to stamp him in pinks. It is a color layering stamp, and I used Distress Oxides to stamp him. Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick and Picked Raspberry. I stamped the leaves in Bundled Sage and Evergreen Bough.

The fun background is Hero Arts cling stamp. I white embossed it and then watercolored it with Festive Berries Distress Oxide. It reminded me of Candy Canes.

Hero Arts, Wishes Stamp & Cut

For the sentiment, I used Holiday Wishes stamp & cut. I cut “wishes” out of Pixie Dust Sparkle Cardstock and stamped “holiday” with Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide.

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!

Samantha M

Chari

Cheiron

Tiffany 

Libby

Sharna

Marianne

Donna

Carolina

Samantha

Laura

Jane

Giveaway Details

  • This giveaway is open from April 16, 2020, to May 20, 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
    • Use the hashtag #GetCrackingOnChristmas on Instagram and/or Facebook

WINNER

Melanie!!! You are the winner this month- you can see her fun card 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!

Hero Arts, Color Layering Fawn
Hero Arts, Color Layering Fawn
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SSS
Distress Oxide, Evergreen Bough
Distress Oxide, Evergreen Bough
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Bundled Sage Distress Oxide Ink
Tim Holtz, Bundled Sage Distress Oxide Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
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SSS | Ranger
Distress Oxide Ink Pad Worn Lipstick
Distress Oxide Ink Pad Worn Lipstick
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Spun Sugar Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Spun Sugar Distress Oxide
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Festive Berries Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Festive Berries Distress Oxide
Shop at:
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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SSS | LF
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Glue Tube Holder
Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Lawn Fawn, Pixie Dust Sparkle Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, Pixie Dust Sparkle Cardstock
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SSS | LF
EK Success, Powder Tool
EK Success, Powder Tool
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SSS
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Pw110 Emboss
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Pw110 Emboss
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SSS | HA
Hero Arts, Wishes Stamp & Cut
Hero Arts, Wishes Stamp & Cut
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SSS | HA
Tim Holtz 8.5 X 11 Distress Watercolor Cardstock Ranger Tda53927
Tim Holtz 8.5 X 11 Distress Watercolor Cardstock Ranger Tda53927
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SSS | Ranger
Versamark
Versamark
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SSS | HA

3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

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SSS | LF
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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SSS | LF
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Shurkus
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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SSS | LF
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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SSS
Ranger, Heat Tool
Ranger, Heat Tool
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SSS | Ranger
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
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SSS
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
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SSS
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  1. KimmieB16 says

    May 14, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    I have another Christmas card to add. This one is Rae Dunn Style.

    https://justsayincards.blogspot.com/2020/05/christmas-with-wordy-mug.html

    or on instagram:

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

    Reply
  2. Mirella Rogan says

    May 6, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    Here’s my second entry:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0YVfmJ14O/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    Reply
  3. Chandhini says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:58 am

    Here is the card I made along with my sister
    https://thecreativetwins.blogspot.com/2020/05/christmas-with-leann.html?m=1

    Reply
  4. Mirella Rogan says

    May 1, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    So cool! Here’s my card for this month:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qB56_JIYa/?igshid=14a8g2cf7ovy7

    Reply
  5. Sara Z says

    April 26, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Hi Jenn,
    this was my Christmas card published on the 16th April (that I haven’t linked before)
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DFlMnpZN_/

    Reply
  6. Sara Z says

    April 26, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Hi, this is my Get Cracking on Christmas!
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_aRg6Kp4TM/

    Reply
  7. Karen L K says

    April 23, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    Here is a Christmas card I made.
    https://kcskards.wordpress.com/2020/04/23/heat-embossing-hero-arts-happy-holly-days/

    Reply
  8. Caro Land says

    April 23, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    Such a fun idea, love to create some Christmas cards, while I’m wearing shorts. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_UfJ7rJPX0/?igshid=1qedw4zuqxw8

    Reply
  9. Karen L K says

    April 22, 2020 at 11:27 pm

    I love the colors you used on your great looking card.

    Reply
  10. KimmieB says

    April 21, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    This is such a sweet and peaceful Christmas card! I love this color combo. I am very excited to participate in #getcrackingonchristmas. I love making Christmas cards but usually only make 2 due to a lack of time. Thank you for the inspiration!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DtFcLJ79R/
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QkflVpNY4/

    Reply
  11. Fikreta says

    April 20, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    gorgoeus card!

    Reply
  12. Leica says

    April 19, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    What a great idea! Here is my first card:

    Reply
    • Leica says

      April 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Ooops.. here is the link:

      https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Gxm8CpfkL/?igshid=gxwav9xp58jl

      Reply
  13. Kelli says

    April 17, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Love this challenge! Here’s mine
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_F3H0RJmRr/?igshid=18vp1tdbzn9f3

    Reply
  14. Melanie P says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:20 am

    Adorable card!!! I finished mine Yesterday

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_D0GmLJ_2Q/?igshid=15stp9jawyfa7

    Reply
  15. SmilynStef says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:49 am

    Such a fun holiday card … I created in pink too

    https://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2020/04/earth-day-candles.html

    Reply
  16. Sharon Suske says

    April 16, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    I love using the “get cracking on Christmas” hashtag and I make Christmas cards every month around the 25! This has been a New Year’s resolution for the past two years and I love getting to be creative with my Christmas stamps. If I wait until November, I’m doing a bunch of the exact same card and it’s not all that fun. Here’s a link to my most recent Christmas cards:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KyYOAJ-GZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    Reply
    • Sharon Suske says

      April 23, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      I made another batch today! Here’s the link:
      https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VilBuJBVC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

      Reply

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