Hello crafty friends!
Welcome to Day 9 of the challenge! Today’s theme is Tinsel Trouble — a playful prompt that’s all about embracing the chaos of Christmas crafting. Think tangled lights, glitter explosions, and those wonderfully messy moments that somehow make the season even more magical.
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Daily Challenge
Tinsel Trouble invites you to have fun with imperfection — lean into the sparkle, the shimmer, and maybe even a little bit of glitter mayhem! Here are a few ways to bring the prompt to life:
- Create a scene of tangled fairy lights or looping garlands.
- Use glitter or sequins liberally (and unapologetically!).
- Add a touch of humour with playful sentiments or cheeky elements.
- Try layering metallic cardstock or using foiled details to mimic that holiday shine.
It’s the perfect opportunity to capture the joy and laughter that come with the season — because sometimes the best cards are the ones that sparkle just a bit too much.
Today’s Project
For today’s card, I used the Festive Tree & Wreath Die Set from Alex Syberia Designs to capture the spirit of Tinsel Trouble. I built up the tree in rich, layered greens, giving it beautiful depth and fullness. The die-cut garland added a playful sense of movement, and the scatter of sequins gave just the right amount of festive shimmer — perfectly imperfect in all the best ways.
To finish, I added a bold red sentiment across the centre and a glowing star topper to pull the whole design together. The soft aqua background brings a frosty calm that balances out all that joyful glitter chaos.
This project is a reminder that sometimes, Christmas creativity shines brightest when things get a little tangled.
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