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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 14

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14 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 14 of the challenge! Today’s theme is Magic of Midnight — an invitation to dive into the deep, moody elegance of navy, silver, and soft glowing highlights. This prompt is all about capturing that quiet, twinkling stillness of a winter night… the kind of magic you only notice when everything else fades into hush….
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 13

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13 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 13 of the challenge! Today marks our third Sketch Challenge — a clean, modern layout designed to get those creative gears turning. Sketch days are all about interpreting the lines, shapes, and balance of the layout in your own unique way. Whether you stick closely to the design or take it in a whole…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 12

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12 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 12 of the challenge! Today’s theme is Reindeer Games — a whimsical prompt that celebrates Santa’s faithful crew. From Dasher and Dancer to Vixen and Rudolph, it’s time to let these festive favourites take centre stage in your designs. Whether you prefer something cute and playful or elegant and classic, this challenge is all…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 11

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11 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 10 of the challenge! Today marks our second Colour Challenge, and it’s another stunning collaboration with Concord & 9th. Welcome to Day 11 of the challenge! Today’s theme is Frosted Windowpanes — a serene and elegant prompt that captures the quiet beauty of winter mornings. Imagine the world just before sunrise, when the glass…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 10

Card Making

10 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 10 of the challenge! Today marks our second Colour Challenge, and it’s another stunning collaboration with Concord & 9th. Our palette today features Plumberry, Rainforest, and Lilac — a trio that balances rich festive tones with a touch of soft elegance. It’s a modern twist on Christmas colour classics, perfect for creating cards that…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 9

Card Making

9 Nov

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. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Daily Challenge Tinsel Trouble invites you to…
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The @alexsyberiadesigns December Release is here, The @alexsyberiadesigns December Release is here, and I had to feature the Minimalist Flower Press Plate — it’s genuinely one of my favourites from the whole collection. 🌸✨

The detail it creates is unreal… crisp, modern, and so easy to bring to life with colour. I could have happily coloured these blooms all day! If you love a press plate that does most of the work for you but still feels totally customisable, this one is a dream.

Make sure you check out the full release over at Alex Syberia Designs — it’s packed with beautiful new products, and this plate is an absolute standout.

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Hello crafty friends! Day 30 is here — our final Hello crafty friends!

Day 30 is here — our final prompt of the 30 Day Christmas Cardmaking Challenge!
Today’s theme is Merry Little Moment, and for my card I wanted to freeze a tiny winter story in time.

I used the Warm Thoughts Stamp Set from @simonsaysstamp to paint this sweet scene — a snowman stopping by the postbox to send a little warmth on a cold winter’s day. Soft watercolour, gentle details, and a feeling of quiet kindness… the perfect way to wrap up this year’s challenge.

This has honestly been one of my favourite years yet. Thank you for crafting along, sharing your creations, and filling the community with so much joy. ❤️

Don’t forget to share your final card using #30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge — I’d love to see your favourite moment from the month.

Here’s to many more merry little moments. ✨🎄
🎄 Day 30 – Merry Little Moment 🎄 We made it — Day 🎄 Day 30 – Merry Little Moment 🎄

We made it — Day 30!
What an absolutely incredible month of creativity, community, and festive magic. To close the challenge, today is all about reflection.

Your task is simple and meaningful:
✨ Share your favourite creation from the entire challenge.
It could be the card that pushed you creatively, the one that made you smile, the one that surprised you — or simply the one you loved making the most.

You might:
💌 Share the story behind why you picked it
🌟 Tell us what you learned during the challenge
🎨 Reflect on new techniques, colours, or styles you tried
💬 Celebrate others who inspired you along the way

This group has been unbelievable — every single post has added something special.
Let’s finish with a gallery full of your personal highlights.

Post your Merry Little Moment below and let’s wrap up this year’s challenge with warmth, gratitude, and a whole lot of festive joy.

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Day 29 | Cocoa & Company Today’s challenge is all Day 29 | Cocoa & Company

Today’s challenge is all about cosy mugs and warm winter comfort. For my card, I’ve used the Hot Chocolate Die & Stamp Set from @crafterscompanion to build a festive mug piled high with whipped cream, cookies, peppermints and candy canes — the perfect winter warmer.

You can join in by creating your own mug-themed design and sharing it in the group or on social using #30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge.

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☕ Day 29 – Cocoa & Company ☕ We’re getting warm a ☕ Day 29 – Cocoa & Company ☕

We’re getting warm and cosy today!
This prompt is all about comfort — steaming mugs, winter treats, cosy textures, and those little moments that make cold days feel magical.

You could:
🍫 Feature a big mug of hot cocoa, coffee, or tea with whipped cream or marshmallows
🧣 Add cosy elements like scarves, knit textures, blankets, or mittens
✨ Use warm tones — browns, creams, deep reds, or soft pinks
🎨 Create a café scene or a simple, clean design with a single mug as the star
❄️ Add steam swirls, hearts, or sparkles for that extra winter glow

Share your Cocoa & Company creations below — today’s gallery is going to feel like a warm hug.

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