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Get Cracking: Nutcrackin’ Christmas

07/21/2022

Alright, you guys, this is the 5th year for my Get Cracking on Christmas series, and I am wicked excited to continue to make holiday cards throughout the year, with NO STRESS!

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

This month’s YouTube LIVE is tonight Thursday, July 21st at 8:00p ET right on my YouTube channel. 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. Watch the replay below!

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 replay of the video below after.

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

Share

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 them! 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!

Christmas in July GIVEAWAYS

We are FIVE months away from Christmas, and to celebrate Christmas in July I have a wicked fun GIVEAWAY! All my crafty friends sharing holiday cards today are also offering giveaways, so be sure to read to the end of the post!

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

Get Cracking: Nutcrackin’ Christmas

I LOVED the Nutcrackers stamp set from Avery Elle since I saw it. It has been sitting in my holiday stamp bin waiting to be inked up. I took it out a few times, but the stamp set was always out of stock, I didn’t want to “jennable” you and not have you be able to get the set if you fell in love with it like me!

Avery Elle, Nutcrackers

I started by stamping each of the 3 nutcrackers, and the 2 bunches of holly with Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink, onto Lawn Fawn white cardstock (which is Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White 80#, Super Smooth). I colored them in with Copic markers, and die-cut them out.

Copics Used

I share the exact markers I used below, and link to them in the supply list at the end of this post.

I set the nutcrackers aside and started to create the shaker elements. I used the Honeybee Stamps A2 Snowglobe Shaker Dies. I diecut the front die out of red cardstock and acetate. I cut the back panel, and front band out of Distress White Heavystock.

Honeybee Stamps, A2 Snow Globe Shaker Dies

I then ink blended some Peacock Feathers Distress Ink through the Snowy Sky Stencil from Lawn Fawn. I also diecut a hillside from Lawn Fawn Simple Stitched Hillside Border.

Lawn Fawn, Snowy Sky Stencil Lawn Fawn, Simple Stitched Hillside BordersWendy Vecchi, 7 inch Stay-tion

Whenever I am using stencils, I use the Wendy Vecchi Stay-tion to hold the stencils in place it makes it so easy, and I LOVE IT! I also filled an empty mister bottle with isopropyl alcohol, and use that with a flour sack cloth for quick clean-up of ink on the stencils.

Whenever I ink blend I use the Square Ink Stands that I carry in my online shop, they hold the ink pad in place and also help you so you don’t get inky fingers.

Simon Says Stamp, Blender Brushes

I also love Simon Says Stamps Blender Brushes. I have used some other brands, and I find that these are softer, and I like the large ones are nice and big and cover a good amount of surface at once.

Blender Brush Caddy

I store them in the Layer Cake Brush Caddie, that I carry here in my {creative chick} studio shop. I put the caddie on a lazy susan, using wall putty to hold it on, this way it is easy to spin to the brush I want, and it doesn’t take up much space on my studio table.

I attached the hillside to the snowy background, then adhered the nutcrackers. I used Lawn Fawn Glue Tube for the left and right nutcracker, and foam squares for the one in the center.

I added the acetate panel to the backside of the red frame with 1/4″ double-sided tape. I then used black foam strips, and added foam around the outer edge of the snow globe frame. I then added some sprinkles that I will be shaking around, for this I used some gold, and shimmer white mixes from Lucy’s Card. I also added a few peppermint candy embellishments from Trinity Stamps. They don’t have the exact ones I used in stock, but they have a lot of cute options, here are a few:

Trinity Stamps, Double Bubblemint Candy EmbellishmentsTrinity Stamps, Peppermint Candy Embellishments

Trinity Stamps, Mint To Be Embellishments

I then added the back panel to the shaker front. I stamped the sentiment “Have a Nutcrackin’ Christmas” with Lobster Ink from Lawn Fawn, and ink blended a bit on the edges. I added this to the front of the snowglobe. I also added the two holly bunches with Lawn Fawn Glue Tube.

This will fit on an A2 card front, but I decided to leave this as is, and I will write my holiday message on the back.

Learn how on YouTube LIVE

I can’t wait to share with you my process for this card on my YouTube channel, tonight, Thursday, July 21st at 8p ET. I hope you will join me, and remember, work on your holiday cards while you watch!

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 them! 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!

Save the Dates!

Mark your calendar for all of my scheduled Get Cracking on Christmas LIVEs for the rest of 2022!

 

GIVEAWAYS

I am giving away some wicked fun limited edition seasonal Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink products, some of these are no longer available!

To enter the giveaway:

  • This giveaway is open from July 21, 2022, to July 26, 2022, at 10a ET.  The winner will be announced, right here on this post – July 26, 2022. 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 to the US only. If the winner lives outside of the US and would like to pay for shipping they can choose to do so.
  • I would love to stay connected with you, and in order to be eligible to win a prize, you must be subscribed to my email newsletter!
    • Subscribed to my email newsletter here

To be entered into the drawing, please leave a comment letting me know if you are subscribed to my email newsletter AND if you have started your holiday cards yet. Please use the email address that you are also subscribed with to make it easier for me to verify. Unfortunately, if your comment doesn’t include this information then you will not be eligible.

WINNER!!

Congratulations! Karry you are the winner! I have contacted you via email. Thank you to everyone that entered!

Inspiration & More GIVEAWAYS

Be sure to go visit my crafty friends for more inspiration! In honor of Christmas in July each of them is offering their own giveaway!  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!

  • Cheiron Brandon
  • Donna Hitz
  • Elin Venge
  • Lien Ricou
  • Leslie Good
  • Marianne Elving
  • Mirella Rogan
  • Nancy vanOosten
  • Peggy Emmerink
  • Peter vanElburgBoddendijk
  • Samantha Mann
  • Sharna Waksmulski
  • Tiffany Beuning

Supplies Use:

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. Thank you for your support!

Affiliate links may be used!

Avery Elle, Nutcrackers
Avery Elle, Nutcrackers
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Honeybee Stamps, A2 Snow Globe Shaker Dies
Honeybee Stamps, A2 Snow Globe Shaker Dies
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Lawn Fawn, Simple Stitched Hillside Borders
Lawn Fawn, Simple Stitched Hillside Borders
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Trinity Stamps, Double Bubblemint Candy Embellishments
Trinity Stamps, Double Bubblemint Candy Embellishments
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Trinity Stamps, Peppermint Candy Embellishments
Trinity Stamps, Peppermint Candy Embellishments
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Trinity Stamps, Mint To Be Embellishments
Trinity Stamps, Mint To Be Embellishments
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Tim Holtz, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink
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Lawn Fawn, Lobster Dye Ink Pad
Lawn Fawn, Lobster Dye Ink Pad
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The Ink Stand, square
The Ink Stand, square
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The Ink Stand, rectangle
The Ink Stand, rectangle
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Lawn Fawn, Jet Black Premium Ink Pad
Lawn Fawn, Jet Black Premium Ink Pad
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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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Distress White Heavystock
Distress White Heavystock
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Simon Says Stamp, Blender Brushes
Simon Says Stamp, Blender Brushes
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Blender Brush Caddie
Blender Brush Caddie
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4
4″ Lazy Susan
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Scotch, Mounting Putty
Scotch, Mounting Putty
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Lawn Fawn, Acetate
Lawn Fawn, Acetate
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Lawn Fawn, Chili Pepper Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, Chili Pepper Cardstock
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Lawn Fawn, Snowy Sky Stencil
Lawn Fawn, Snowy Sky Stencil
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Lawn Fawn, 1/4
Lawn Fawn, 1/4″ double-sided tape
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Lucy's Card Sequin Mixes
Lucy’s Card Sequin Mixes
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Spellbinders, Best Ever Craft Tape
Spellbinders, Best Ever Craft Tape
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Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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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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Flour Sack Cloths
Flour Sack Cloths
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Y15, Cadmium Yellow Copic Original Marker
Y15, Cadmium Yellow Copic Original Marker
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BA
Y15, Cadmium Yellow Copic Sketch Marker
Y15, Cadmium Yellow Copic Sketch Marker
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SSS | BA
YG05 Salad Copic Sketch Marker
YG05 Salad Copic Sketch Marker
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YG05 Salad Copic Original Marker
YG05 Salad Copic Original Marker
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BA
Y17, Golden Yellow Copic Original Marker
Y17, Golden Yellow Copic Original Marker
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BA
Y17, Golden Yellow Copic Sketch Marker
Y17, Golden Yellow Copic Sketch Marker
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SSS | BA
YG09, Lettuce Green Copic Sketch Marker
YG09, Lettuce Green Copic Sketch Marker
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YG09, Lettuce Green Copic Original Marker
YG09, Lettuce Green Copic Original Marker
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R29, Lipstick Red Copic Sketch Marker
R29, Lipstick Red Copic Sketch Marker
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R29, Lipstick Red Copic Original Marker
R29, Lipstick Red Copic Original Marker
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T4 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
T4 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
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T0 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
T0 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
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T0 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
T0 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
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T4 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
T4 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
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T6 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
T6 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
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T6 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
T6 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
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T8 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
T8 Toner Gray Copic Sketch Marker
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T8 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
T8 Toner Gray Copic Original Marker
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R35 Coral Copic Original Marker
R35 Coral Copic Original Marker
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R35 Coral Copic Sketch Marker
R35 Coral Copic Sketch Marker
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E21 Soft Sun Copic Sketch Marker
E21 Soft Sun Copic Sketch Marker
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E21 Soft Sun Copic Original Marker
E21 Soft Sun Copic Original Marker
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R20, Blush Copic Original Marker
R20, Blush Copic Original Marker
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R20, Blush Copic Sketch Marker
R20, Blush Copic Sketch Marker
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Misti 2.0
Misti 2.0
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Mini Misti 2.0
Mini Misti 2.0
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Wendy Vecchi, 7 inch Stay-tion
Wendy Vecchi, 7 inch Stay-tion
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Mint Glue Tube Holder
Mint Glue Tube Holder
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Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares
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Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
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Spellbinders Platinum
Spellbinders Platinum
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Spellbinders Limited Edition Aqua Platinum
Spellbinders Limited Edition Aqua Platinum
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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. Liz Vargas says

    July 26, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    Absolutely love your classes Jenn. I recommend you to everyone. This card is soooo beautiful. Love, love, love it. ♥️👍🏻

    Reply
  2. Debbie Franklin says

    July 26, 2022 at 9:37 am

    I love Christmas in July! I am subscribed to the newsletter and I haven’t started my Christmas cards yet.

    Reply
  3. Kathy K. says

    July 25, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    I am a new subscriber to your newsletter and am loving it. I have created a couple of Christmas cards, but have not chosen my design for this year yet. Love that you are encouraging me to plan ahead.

    Reply
  4. Diane says

    July 25, 2022 at 1:42 pm

    I am subscribed. I haven’t started Christmas cards. I am new to card making and don’t have any Christmas stamps yet. Thanks for helping me realize I should start now!!

    Reply
  5. Melissa Leftrick says

    July 25, 2022 at 11:46 am

    Yes I am subscribed to your newsletter. I have not started any Christmas anything yet! Ahhhhhhhh

    Reply
  6. Susan Ringler says

    July 25, 2022 at 10:15 am

    Hi Jenn,
    Yes! I am subscribed to your newsletter.
    No, I have not started Christmas cards, but I’m seriously trying to find my 2022 design so I can begin soon.

    Reply
  7. Emily Steele says

    July 25, 2022 at 8:37 am

    I’m subscribed to everything! I haven’t started Christmas yet (hangs head in shame)

    Reply
  8. Janice says

    July 25, 2022 at 8:31 am

    I have followed you on IG for awhile and now I’m subscribed to your newsletter. I have not made any cards yet as I only need a few anymore, but always look for inspiration!

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    July 25, 2022 at 6:36 am

    Love your work so I subscribed to your email newsletter. I haven’t started on Christmas yet.

    Reply
  10. Janis in ID says

    July 25, 2022 at 3:44 am

    I am pretty sure I am subscribed to your newsletter. I get regular emails from you. 🙂
    I have been working on my Christmas cards all year, but have stepped up my pace this month.
    Thank you for the chance to win this generous giveaway.
    Merry Christmas in July!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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    • Janis in ID says

      July 25, 2022 at 3:47 am

      Super-cute Nutcracker card with all the fun shaker bits!! <3

      Reply
  11. Christine Hight says

    July 24, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    I am subscribed to your newsletter but haven’t started Christmas cards yet!

    Reply
  12. Christine says

    July 24, 2022 at 10:04 pm

    I have subscribed to your newsletter. But I haven’t started Christmas cards yet. Also, I love your cards; they make me happy!!

    Reply
  13. Katy Jessup says

    July 24, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Jenn…yes I get your newsletter at my email katyjessup6@gmail.com. I have not started my Christmas cards yet but am hoping to join one of your Get Crackin’ on Christmas lives.

    Reply
  14. Kailash says

    July 24, 2022 at 11:49 am

    I’m subscribed at kailashn2003@yahoo.com

    I haven’t started my Christmas cards yet, definitely am inspired to get cracking on them soon!

    Reply
  15. Megan N says

    July 24, 2022 at 8:56 am

    I am subscribed. I haven’t started any Christmas cards yet. Trying to soak up all the summer still!

    Reply
  16. Barbara Deichl says

    July 24, 2022 at 8:03 am

    Yes, I get your fun newsletter. I have started on my cards–started……………

    Reply
  17. Ann Marie Sharratt says

    July 24, 2022 at 4:01 am

    I am subscribed to your newsletter and your Instagram. I will start my holiday cards in the next few weeks. Getting settled into my new place and need to get my card area set up first! Soon!!

    Reply
  18. Melissa Gosling says

    July 24, 2022 at 2:58 am

    Subscribed…but haven’t started cards yet. Usually do them in November! Yikes.

    Reply
  19. Ashley Cortez says

    July 23, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    Too cute, yes I’m subscribed to your email newsletter and no I have not started my holiday cards yet but I need to start on them soon

    Reply
  20. Dria Finn says

    July 23, 2022 at 10:28 pm

    I have started my Christmas cards by making backgrounds. I am subscribed! Wonderful inspiration 👏😱

    Reply
  21. Cat says

    July 23, 2022 at 9:06 pm

    Great giveaway Jenn. And what a wonderful hop too! I am a new subscriber. I have NOT started on Amy holiday cards yet 😉

    Reply
  22. Barbara Chapman says

    July 23, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    I am s subscriber to your Newsletter. I have thought about a few Christmas cards I would like to try, but havent started yet. I’ve been busy with BD, grad, shower cards from requests. I also have a second grandbaby arriving in Nov. so been working on things for her/him. I need to get going soon!

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  23. Susan Carlson says

    July 23, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    Hello Jenn! Already a subscriber and though I have watched many a Christmas card be made by others, I have not started on mine! (Partly because of construction in my little 100 yr old home.) This nutcracker shaker is one of my favorites! I will be collecting the items to be prepped to repeat it the next time I have access to a crafting corner!!! Thanks for the ongoing inspiration & the jennabling!! Quite the prize – 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙋‍♀️

    Reply
  24. Sallie Robinson says

    July 23, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    I did subscribe! Thanks. I have not begun my Christmas cards but I have a Spellbinders ornament die to sew on order!
    grammassr@gmail.com

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  25. Jill Bodin says

    July 23, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    Love the cards and love the products used!! I am already a subscriber. I hope I win! 😁

    Reply
  26. Jill Bodin says

    July 23, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    Love the cards and love the products used!! I am already a subscriber.

    Reply
  27. Patricia E Wilson says

    July 23, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    I love Nutcrackers and your card was adorable. Thanks for showing the coloring and the shading as I’m still learning all these tips and techniques. Everyone must have loved your “live” as the Nutcrackers were sold out. Thank you for all you do.

    Reply
  28. Kendra Hum says

    July 23, 2022 at 2:52 pm

    I just subscribed but the form went blank once I hit submit so hope it works! I have not started my cards but have some left to finish from last year!

    Reply
  29. Michele Slater says

    July 23, 2022 at 11:36 am

    I love the card! I have started my Christmas cards. I have been doing a few each month and love the ideas you have been sharing. I am a newsletter subscriber. Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win.

    Reply
  30. Kari says

    July 23, 2022 at 9:44 am

    I love a good nutcracker so this card is right up my alley. I am subscribed. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  31. Chrystal Dickinson says

    July 23, 2022 at 9:28 am

    Love the shaker card! I keep telling myself to get cracking on Christmas cards but haven’t started yet.

    Reply
  32. Kelly Joehrs says

    July 23, 2022 at 8:19 am

    I am a subscriber. I have made about 50 Christmas cards so far this year. I still need to make about 50 more.

    Reply
  33. Linda Gorman says

    July 23, 2022 at 7:26 am

    Adorable cards! I liked both the 3 nutcrackers and just 1❤️ Thanks for helping us get ready for Christmas. I have 30 cards done so far!!! Enjoy your beachy weekend!

    Reply
  34. Rene says

    July 22, 2022 at 10:21 pm

    Yes I have subscribed for your newsletter and I make holiday cards all year long.

    Reply
  35. Diane Swanson says

    July 22, 2022 at 10:12 pm

    Yes, I am signed up to get your newsletters. My email is amdreams@comcast.net
    I have not started on my Christmas cards but I am thinking about it and which sets I’d like to use! I love the nutcracker cards you made! They’re so cute!

    Reply
  36. Tory Doherty says

    July 22, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    Love the nutcrackers! I have made one Christmas card. Still trying to figure out what I’m going to do.

    Reply
  37. Kelli LeGeyt says

    July 22, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    Adorable nutcrackers… and love a good shaker card! I’ve made a few…. But need to get crack a lack in’ on Christmas 🎄!

    Reply
  38. Emily Plowfield says

    July 22, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    Hi! I am subscribed to your newsletter, but I have not started on any Christmas makes yet, including cards 😬

    Reply
  39. Julie Hulver says

    July 22, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    I am subscribed to your newsletter but I have not made any Christmas cards. I need to get crackin’!

    Reply
  40. Kelly says

    July 22, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter and I haven’t started my Christmas cards. I need to get back to crafting!

    Reply
  41. Karen Sutton says

    July 22, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    What a fun shaker card. I have bought the supplies to make my cards…just need to start! I subscribe to your newsletter sutton.karen@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  42. Denise M Eddings says

    July 22, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    I have already started my Christmas cards. Love your shaker card…I just ordered some more Christmas shaker stuff so I’m excited. I am already subscribed to your newsletter under msteddings@gmail.com

    Reply
  43. Cheryll Aldridge says

    July 22, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    Fun!! I don’t have any distress stains, so I’m intrigued. I am subscribed and I busted out my Christmas stamp sets. I missed the Lawn Fawnatics challenge but I’m definitely in a Christmas-y mood, so I’ll be making more!

    Reply
  44. Cathy says

    July 22, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    I love nutcrackers! Yes I am subscribed. No cards yet, but I am pulling out my stash. Already had my Christmas die bin fall to the floor! Pretty hard to pick them all up as I have to use a walker to get around!!

    Reply
  45. Janet Goshorn says

    July 22, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    What a cute card. I am subscribed to your newsletter and No i have not started my Christmas cards yet. i need to get busy.

    Reply
  46. Cynthia says

    July 22, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    Yes I am subscribed to your newsletter, and no I have not started my Christmas Cards yet!!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!! 😄❤️

    Reply
  47. Katie Rose says

    July 22, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    Yes i am subscribed and yes i have started cracking on my Christmas cards… yay can’t wait!

    Reply
  48. Janine Boiarsky says

    July 22, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    I took your Snow Much Fun online class on replay and made 8 copies of each of the five cards. I am done with my Christmas cards, but I am still working on my Hanukkah cards.

    Reply
  49. Jean Bruce says

    July 22, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    Yes I’m subscribed to your news letter and unfortunately no I have not started my Christmas cards yet but hopefully soon

    Reply
  50. Jean Bruce says

    July 22, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Yes I’m subscribed to bn your news letter and unfortunately no I have not started my Christmas cards yet but hopefully soon

    Reply
  51. Laura McSweeney says

    July 22, 2022 at 2:38 pm

    I am a subscriber and I have made about 28 cards so far (need 80, but will supplement with store bought, if needed when the time comes).

    Reply
  52. Pru says

    July 22, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    Hi Jen
    I am a subscriber. I have not started as I can’t decide where to begin. I think I’m going to start simple this year.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      July 22, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you Jenn! This shaker card is so adorable and those embellishments are a perfect edition. And I signed up for your newsletter! ❤️

      Reply
  53. Jess M says

    July 22, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    I am a subscriber. And can you call 1 card a start to Christmas cards?!

    Reply
  54. Karen Ponas says

    July 22, 2022 at 1:52 pm

    I’m on your email list but yet to start Christmas cards.

    Reply
  55. Aimee Hillegas says

    July 22, 2022 at 1:05 pm

    I am subscribed to your newsletter. I am a bit ashamed that I have not taken advantage of your “Get Crackin’ on Christmas”, but I usually watch all the Lives for it! I love the Nutcrackers and have just ordered and hope to get started once I get them!

    Reply
  56. Teri Wilson says

    July 22, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    Cute card! I’m a sub or. I’ve dipped my toe into holiday cards but I generally wait till December 1 so I can really enjoy the Craziness!

    Reply
  57. Sharon Gullikson says

    July 22, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    I am subscribed. I make Christmas cards all year long so I can make every one special.

    Reply
  58. Michelle says

    July 22, 2022 at 12:29 pm

    I’m not ready for Christmas cards yet!! 😅 On the newsletter list!

    Reply
  59. Paula K Williams says

    July 22, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    I definitely subscribed to your newsletter, and even made sure I get the text reminders so I don’t miss the lives. I haven’t started my holiday cards yet, but I am conceptualizing them right now, and your lives are just wonderful inspiration.

    Reply
  60. Lisa says

    July 22, 2022 at 11:49 am

    Such a cute card. Love all your classes and definitely subscribed to your newsletter!!!

    Thanks you!

    Reply
  61. Gale White says

    July 22, 2022 at 8:13 am

    I subscribed to your newsletter. I was unable to watch your “live” presentation but will definitely check out the video on YouTube.

    Reply
  62. May says

    July 22, 2022 at 2:54 am

    Love your card a yes I got your newsletter… and love the giveaway an I will pay to my contry if I win ❤️

    Reply
  63. Ingrid Aries says

    July 22, 2022 at 1:49 am

    Such a cute card! I am subscribed to your newsletter and I don’t send out many Christmas cards so I haven’t made any yet, but I love seeing yours!

    Reply
  64. see mary stamp says

    July 22, 2022 at 12:04 am

    I am definitely signed up for your newsletter – and thanks to Get Crackin’ on Christmas the bulk of my Christmas cards are prepped and ready to assemble. Had to miss tonight’s live but will definitely watch on replay.

    Reply
  65. Janet Wright says

    July 21, 2022 at 11:14 pm

    I am a newsletter subscriber and I have not started making my cards yet for Christmas, but I have been buying way too many supplies to make some! 😉

    Reply
  66. Laura S says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Hi Jenn! Enjoy getting all your updates in my newsletter subscription. Just started my Christmas cards tonight!

    Reply
  67. Charlene Wood says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    Hi Jenn,

    Yes I do subscribe to your newsletter. I haven’t started making Christmas cards yet, but after today’s Cracking You Tube …..I am going to be starting.

    Reply
  68. Bronwyn Malone says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    I certainly am subscribed and I have made a small start on my Christmas cards. I absolutely adore this Nutcracker set!

    Reply
  69. Lori Dziuba says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    I absolutely loved this class! The nutcracker is a must have!!!! The peppermint discs are super cute! Thank you! 🥰

    Reply
  70. Margo Kraus says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:11 pm

    Love the Live Get Crackin on Christmas! Such a great shaker card!

    Reply
  71. Allison Moskowitz says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    Thank you for the live tonight! I signed up for the texts and I already get emails to the newsletters. I love the nutcrackers and the shaker combo!

    Reply
  72. Alejandra Schumacher says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:45 pm

    I am a subscribed to your newsletter and I have not started my Christmas cards yet!

    Reply
  73. Sandie Scott says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:37 pm

    I think I am subscribed

    Reply
  74. Donna says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:36 pm

    I am subscribed to your newsletter and I have not started my Christmas cards yet. I’m loving watching you make yours though lol.

    Reply
  75. Annalisa Boccia says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you! I am watching you live as I type this comment!

    Reply
  76. Rene Hamilton says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    I just subscribed, I love the lives and because of them, my cards are ready for 2022.

    Reply
  77. Sarah Z. says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter and I haven’t gotten cracking on my Christmas cards. I love watching you do it though!

    Reply
  78. Sarah Z. says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:27 pm

    I subscribe to your emails. I haven’t gotten cracking on Christmas but I enjoy watching you do it!

    Reply
  79. Barb King says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    I do receive your emails. No holiday cards started yet!

    Reply
  80. Bunny says

    July 21, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    I am subscribed (Yay!) and I have definitely been working on holiday cards. I feel like if I don’t have them done before Thanksgiving I’m in trouble. I like to mail them out the day after Thanksgiving. A lot of people put their tree up early. We want to squeeze as much Christmas out of November and December as we can. Okay, sometimes January too.

    Reply
  81. Janice says

    July 21, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    I am subscribed and have done some Christmas cards, you are an inspiration!

    Reply
  82. Amy Cooley says

    July 21, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    I’m subscribed to your email list and I haven’t had a chance to start on my holiday cards. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  83. Robin George says

    July 21, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    Of course I subscribe to your newsletter! I have not started my cards but probably will tonight after watching you make another card! Thanks for all your wonderful tips and tricks!

    Reply
  84. Dalis says

    July 21, 2022 at 6:33 pm

    Yes, I do subscribe and yes, I did start my holiday cards!

    — Dalis

    Reply
  85. Natalie says

    July 21, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    Definitely subscribed! I need my vitamin Shurk! I have started my Christmas cards by going back and repeating some of your Christmas and holiday classes! Always inspirational and always so much fun to give these cards to people!

    Reply
  86. K iwashita says

    July 21, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    I am subscribed and love getting your emails to keep updated. I have not started holiday cards yet.

    Reply
  87. Denise Bryant says

    July 21, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    I am subscribed to your newsletter and I have started my holiday cards! I already have a nice little stash of Christmas cards on hand, and I’m excited to be working on more!

    Reply
  88. Krysten Campbell says

    July 21, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Hi Jenn! Yes, I am subscribed to your newsletter and Yes I have started my Christmas cards. Thank you for all of the inspiration and excellent classes!

    Reply
  89. Tracy says

    July 21, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    I am subscribed to your newsletter. I love creating along with you in classes and creating my own Christmas Cards as you create yours every month.

    Reply
  90. Renee McGrath says

    July 21, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter. I haven’t started my Christmas cards yet. Just got some new supplies in this week. I’m still deciding what I want to do! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  91. Tara Smith says

    July 21, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    Oh how cute!!! I’m subscribed to your newsletter and just finalized my “theme” for Christmas this year. I’ve ordered supplies and am waiting for them to arrive. I hope to start my cards soon.

    Reply
  92. Belinda Almario says

    July 21, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    Hi I am subscribed to your newsletter and follow you on Instagram and Facebook!! I loved the class last week with the Honey Bee Kit that I purchased with Lawn Fawn such a great deal and product. I have taken your classes and have bought past classes. No I have not started my Holiday Cards and gift tags! I am trying to see if I can start with you this evening!!

    Reply
  93. Barbara-Jean says

    July 21, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    Yes, I’m an email subscriber and will start tuning in on Thursday evenings, but can’t tonight, already signed up for another program at 8 PM. As much as I’m looking forward to winter coolness, I haven’t started my Christmas cards yet!

    Reply
  94. Cassi says

    July 21, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    This series is the only thing that keeps me sane during the holiday rush in November and December. Thank you for reminding me every month to make a couple cards! I usually miss the live but love to watch the replay and craft along with you. I’ll get cracking this weekend. (And Im a newsletter subscriber too.)

    Reply
  95. Tijana Zivkovic says

    July 21, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    I’ve recently subscribed, but I’ve been following you since forever 🙈 I have just started working on my holiday cards as I’ve just left the wedding season lol Looking forward to the live to make some cards with you all 😍

    Reply
  96. Lisa Sheehy says

    July 21, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    I am an email subscriber. Yay! I feel like I am letting you down but I have not started my holiday cards yet. 😳

    Reply
  97. Rebecca Thomas says

    July 21, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    I’ve been subscribed for a while now. I haven’t started my cards yet. I’m finishing up cards to enter in our county fair first, but you’re definitely inspiring me to get started earlier than usual.

    Reply
  98. Mary Reiner says

    July 21, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    Long time subscriber! It’s an early Christmas miracle! I have started my holiday cards!

    Reply
  99. Denise C. says

    July 21, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter and enjoy all the projects! As for my holiday cards, I didn’t send any last year and vowed I’d do better this year. I still have NOT started 🙁

    Reply
  100. Amy Gross says

    July 21, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    Love this card and I can’t wait to watch the live tonight!

    Reply
  101. Julie Coon says

    July 21, 2022 at 11:33 am

    I am subscribed to your newsletter. I have not started my Christmas cards BUT I was Jeannabled by some of the previous videos and have the supplies to make some of the earlier Get Cracking on Christmas cards. Thank you for all of the inspiration!!

    Reply
  102. Phyllis Nufer says

    July 21, 2022 at 11:24 am

    Hi, Jenn, your nutcracker shaker is adorable! I love the idea of using peppermint discs as part of the shaker elements. I am a subscribed to your newsletter. I have started my Christmas cards about 10 days ago.

    Thank you for your Get Crackin’ on Christmas series. Very inspirational!

    Reply
  103. Lisa Bloker says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:55 am

    Of course I am subscribed to your newsletter! How else am I abled to be Jennabled so easily? I have started my Christmas cards (barely) and am hoping to work a bit more on them in the hotter weather.

    Reply
  104. Rhonda Maglietti says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:52 am

    I just subscribed to your newsletter. Yea have started my holiday cards. This nutcracker is so cute!!

    Reply
  105. Karry Geisler says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:41 am

    I love being subscribed to your newsletter, there is always so much info and inspiration! I have not started my Christmas cards yet, but I will soon! Thank you for all the fun you give us!! ❤️

    Reply
  106. Danica Smith says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:31 am

    The nutcracker card that you made is adorable!!
    I bought everything to start my Christmas cards about 3 months ago, but haven’t started them yet 🤦‍♀️
    I thought THIS would be the year I got them done early. I still have a couple months, so I’m hoping I still can 😁
    This is very wishful thinking, but fingers crossed 🤞
    Wish ne luck! 🍀
    I am subscribed to your emails as well. Thank you!

    Reply
  107. Heidi Brawley says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:27 am

    Fabulous card Jenn!!! Yes I am a subscriber and I haven’t started on Christmas cards yet ….I am still trying to get caught up making Birthday cards!! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

    Reply
  108. Lindsay S says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:21 am

    Yes, I am subscribed to your newsletter. Unfortunately I haven’t started making holiday cards yet, but I am collecting ideas in my brain, so that has to count for something, right? 🙂

    Reply
  109. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:05 am

    This Bee is subscribed and yes I have bee-n making Christmas cards already; especially to celebrate Christmas in July.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

    Reply
  110. Carla Hundley says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:04 am

    What a fun shaker card!
    I am subscribed and I
    haven’t started on my
    Christmas cards yet.
    Great series here and
    I need to get cracking!
    Carla from Arizona

    Reply
  111. Candi says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:57 am

    I am subscribed!
    And I have made one holiday card so far 🙂

    Reply
  112. Suzie RIcard says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:50 am

    Hello! Yes I’m subscribed to your newsletter 😊. I had this in my cart as well looking for the nutcracker theme. I’m barely starting my Christmas cards but about to start them soon!

    Reply
  113. Maxine McCurdy says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:47 am

    I have subscribed to your newsletter. I keep *thinking* about holiday cards but haven’t done anything about it yet.

    I do have a holiday die set I have wanted forever in the mail ATM from the LF sale. Maybe that could get holiday cards moving. 😝

    Reply
  114. ColleenB.~TX. says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:44 am

    How exciting.
    Such cute card.
    Yes, I am a subscriber and I start my Christmas around the 1st part of Jan. and work on them all year long trying to do up to 5 cards per day.(you wonder why I start so early and make so many you ask is because they are sent over seas to the men and women that are in the military.)

    Thjank you for this wonderful giveaway opportunity.
    Keep up the good work as you are a great inspiration

    Reply
  115. Jackie Smith says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:19 am

    I have been subscribed for some time and enjoy your creations! I have yet to start on Christmas cards and love your inspiration pieces. Thanks!

    Reply
  116. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:09 am

    These nutcrackers have been in my cart for sooo long! They are adorable! I LOVE your shaker! I have been subscribed to your newsletter for a LONG time! LOVE all your inspiration! Thank you sooooo much!

    Reply
    • Meghan Kennihan says

      July 21, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Oops… forgot to tell you… YES! I have at least 20 Christmas cards made 🙂

      Reply
  117. Tracy walker says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:02 am

    Love the newsletter and I’ve already subscribed and haven’t even touched a Christmas card yet.

    Reply
  118. Liz says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:41 am

    H! This Nutcracker is so cute! I haven’t started on my Christmas cards yet but I’ve definitely been thinking about it!! I am subscribed to your newsletter.

    Reply
  119. Amy Mattingly says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:32 am

    I am an email newsletter subscriber and I have started my Christmas cards! The earliest ever for me!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Young says

      July 21, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Hi Jenn. Yes, I subscribe to your newsletter! Love the nutcracker! I’ve just started working in holiday cards. I’m in a snowman mood!

      Reply
  120. Jeanne Beam says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:21 am

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter and I haven’t started my Christmas cards. ☹️
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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