The first week of my 30 Days of Christmas Card Making Challenge is complete, and what a fun week it has been! I’ve loved sharing these Christmas card ideas with you and exploring a different theme each day.
From bright and cheerful cards to nostalgic vintage designs, this first week has been filled with inspiration, creativity, and plenty of Stampin’ Up! products.
If you’ve missed any of the projects, here’s a look back at the first seven days.
Day 1: Merry & Bright
The challenge kicked off with a bright and festive Christmas card celebrating all the joy and sparkle of the season. This cheerful design featured the Shining Stars Dies and a clean layout that let the holiday elements shine.
Day 2: No Peeking
For Day 2, the theme was all about surprises, secrets, and hidden treasures. This fun fold design featured interactive elements and a gift-card inspired concept that was perfect for Christmas giving.
Day 3: Sketch Challenge
Sometimes a great sketch is all you need to jump-start creativity. Day 3 showcased how a simple card sketch can be interpreted in a festive way while still allowing the designer papers and focal images to take center stage.
Day 4: Color Challenge
Day 4 focused on a beautiful color combination of Berry Burst, Peaceful Pine, and Barely Blush. These unexpected Christmas colors created a fresh holiday look while still feeling festive and elegant.
Day 5: Candy Cottage
Nothing says Christmas quite like sweet treats! Day 5 featured the Candy Cottage theme and captured all the fun and whimsy of a holiday candy shop. This card was full of festive charm and Christmas sweetness.
Day 6: Deck the Wreath
For Day 6, wreaths took center stage. This card celebrated one of Christmas’s most recognizable symbols and showcased a classic holiday look that would be perfect for sending warm wishes to friends and family.
Day 7: Christmas Past
The final card of Week 1 embraced a vintage and nostalgic feel.
Using the Yuletide Carols Designer Series Paper, Pretty Poinsettia Dies, and Scalloped Cheers Dies, I created a layered design filled with texture and interest. Torn paper edges, ink blending, gold accents, and a vintage Santa image helped capture the feeling of Christmases gone by.
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Don’t Miss Week 2!
We’ve only just begun! There are still plenty of Christmas themes, techniques, layouts, and creative inspiration coming throughout the challenge.
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Thanks for spending the first week of the 30 Days of Christmas Challenge with me. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next!