Hello crafty friends!
Welcome to Day 29 of the 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge — and today’s prompt is Cocoa & Company! If you’re someone who believes winter crafting is best enjoyed with a warm mug in hand, this is your day. Think cosy, think comfort, think mountains of whipped cream and maybe one too many candy canes. Zero regrets.
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Daily Challenge
Your mission is to design something inspired by warm winter drinks — hot cocoa, festive lattes, spiced chai… or even a cup of Christmas cheer. Here are some ideas to get you started:
• Build an oversized mug with die-cut toppings (cream, marshmallows, cookies, candy canes — the full works)
• Use inky splatter or stencilled steam to create a cosy winter atmosphere
• Try a colour palette inspired by your favourite café order
• Add twine or patterned paper for that “wrapped up warm” vibe
• Lean into texture — embossing folders, felt die-cuts, glitter accents, the lot
Today’s Project
For today’s card, I reached for the Hot Chocolate Die & Stamp Set from Crafter’s Companion, and honestly… it’s adorable. I built a chunky teal mug filled with whipped cream, tiny gingerbread biscuits, candy canes, and peppermint details — basically everything you’d want in an over-the-top holiday drink.
A soft pink background keeps the whole card light and whimsical, while splatters and sequins add that snowy sparkle. To finish, I added a kraft banner stamped with the perfect sentiment: “Christmas Wishes and Hot Chocolate Kisses.”
Wrapped red-and-white twine ties the whole thing together (pun absolutely intended).
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