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. 💕✨
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Visit
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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 Tuesday, January 20th 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 and be better prepared for the holiday season!
Get Cracking: Monochromatic Elements
Honey Bee Stamps released so many adorable holiday stamps, dies, stencils, and more last year, and somehow I hadn’t had the chance to play with them yet. Once I finally pulled them out, I couldn’t wait to dive in!
The Sweet Season Mugs stamp set instantly stole my heart. These images are beyond cute and an absolute joy to color, perfect for cozy holiday cards with lots of personality.
For the background, I used the Very Merry Layering Stencil, which is fantastic for creating quick and eye-catching designs. You can keep things simple with a monochromatic color palette like I did here, or mix things up with multiple colors for a totally different look. There’s also a coordinating die set that lets you cut out some of the sweet images to use as focal points on your cards, always a win.
Another favorite is the Simply Stated Holiday stamp set. It coordinates with the Simply Stated die, which cuts out a whole collection of sentiments at once. This is such a time-saver for holiday cardmaking and perfect when you’re creating in batches.
I can’t wait to share all of this with you during my LIVE. You can join me live or catch the replay later. These LIVEs are a perfect opportunity to work on your own holiday cards while you watch, listen, learn, and (hopefully!) feel inspired right along with me. 💙✨
Learn how on YouTube LIVE
I can’t wait to share my process for this card on my YouTube channel on Tuessday, January 20th at 12p ET. I hope you will join me, and remember, you can work on your holiday cards while you watch!
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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