Christmas Card Creative Challenge

I know, I know . . . it’s too soon to be thinking about Christmas already! If you’re like me, when I walk into a store this early and see Christmas decorations, I hate it—just let me enjoy the autumn! But three things happened in the last couple of weeks that make this challenge seem appropriate.

First, I demonstrated a Halloween project at our first two regionals last month, and several demonstrators mentioned how great it was to see it early enough that they could incorporate it into their Halloween workshops and classes. Second, we’ve actually started work on the Christmas cards we send to our vendors, so I’ve been thinking a little bit about Christmas cards anyway. . . Third, our Holiday Mini Catalog, which is packed with holiday products, was released.

It’s likely that many of our demonstrators really are working on Christmas cards already, and next month would be too late. So indulge me a bit, OK? Let’s share Christmas card ideas this month.

And by the way—I realize I’m almost a week late posting this! So sorry—hopefully you’ll still have plenty of time to come up with wonderful holiday greetings!

Comments

[Kathy Simpson]

It's never too early to get those cards & gifts made!
The saying is retiring this month, but it could be substituted for another one of the lovely saying Stampin' Up! does.

http://kathscraftycards.blogspot.com/2011/09/razzleberry-snowflakes.html

[Ruth Norton]

I love creating for Christmas, it's one of my favorite times! I made this ornament as an experiment for my side line. I LOVE the out come of it, I can't wait to make more!!

http://ruthsstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2011/09/trim-tree.html

[Stasia Sloma]

Here is card made with the amazing Stitched Stockings....

http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2011/08/holiday-mini-is-coming-your-way.html

[Regina Cornelius]

i had SO much fun makign this one, i just had to share :)

http://stampsalot.blogspot.com/2011/08/hung-by-chimney-with-bling.html

thank you for taking the time to check it out.

[melissa D]

Looking forward to some new goodies in the post, so made do with some older catalogue items to create this card for my latest technique class - emboss resist. Not used to working with non traditional xmas colours, but loved the result.
http://beedevinedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/seasons-greetings.html

[Julie Davison]

I really love the way this one turned out. It would be perfect for a stamp-a-stack class and highlights the new Cherry Cobbler embossing powder from the big catalog with the Christmas Lodge stamp set and DSP from the Holiday Mini. Hope you like it!
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2011/09/embossed-christmas-lodge-card.html

[Cindy Major]

It is never too early to get started on Christmas cards (although my colleague had quite the shock when I mentioned I had worked on Christmas cards during a weekend in August before she had even taken her summer vacations!). Here are some I have put together using the fabulous new offerings from the Holidays mini:

http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2011/09/a-new-crew-in-town.html

http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2011/08/happy-merry-christmas.html

http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2011/08/snowy-day.html

TFL!

[Nancy Amato]

Here is my favorite Christmas card so far this year. This is one of the cards I included in my Christmas In July class. Enjoy!
http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-in-july.html

[Rosemarie Diehl]

Hi Shelli! What a fun challenge! Here's my first Christmas card of the season!
http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2011/08/ready-for-holiday-mini.html
I can't to make more with goodies from the Holiday Mini!

[Amanda Mertz]

Here is a card I designed using the non-Christmas set Turtle & Co. Lots of sparkle & shimmer on this one!

http://didyoustamptoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/turtle-co-christmas.html

Thanks for looking!

[Margaret Brunier]

This is the first time I have shared any of my cards. I hope everything is posted correctly and you actually can get to my blog from StampinUp. www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampingypse/blog

[Melany Watson]

Here's the first Christmas card I made this year!

http://melanystamps.typepad.com/let_me_stamp/2011/08/christmas-lodge-card.html

[Wendy Weixler]

Can't believe I'm ALREADY making Christmas cards!! Here are a couple ... :)

http://wickedlywonderfulcreations.blogspot.com/2011/08/newnewnew.html

http://wickedlywonderfulcreations.blogspot.com/2011/09/create-with-connie-mary.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2010/12/02/19759799.html

[Michele Reynolds]

Here's a 3D fireplace card I created. I think the fun-fold on this card accomplished with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool really makes it stand out. Enjoy!
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/08/wee-1.html

[Michele Reynolds]

Here's a gift card holder that I made using the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die. Enjoy!
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/08/stocking-gift-card-holder.html

[Michele Reynolds]

This is a fun spinner card that is really quite easy to make.
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/08/snowball-spinner-card.html

[Buffy Cooper]

Here's a fun project I created for stocking stuffers -
http://buffycooper.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/doin-the-llama-hop/

And here's a Christmas card I created using some of the new Holiday mini catalog products.
http://buffycooper.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/dont-laugh-it-could-happen-to-you/

[Jackie Topa]

I think this will be my Christmas card this year. It's made with the stocking builder punch and Stitched Stockings stamp set

http://www.stampinconnection.com/photo/stockings

[audrie gordon]

Sometimes I hesitate because Christmas is go close to my birthday to start early....I don't know after 40 I wanted to slow those birthdays down a bit (LOL) But I did get started! Here is one I just recently did as I was inspired by the Holiday Mini:

http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2065568/entry/the_challenges_and_joys_of

Big swishy hugs from Seattle!-Audrie

[Holly]

It's the most wonderful time of the year... This is going to be a great chalellenge!

Here is my card.. http://inkadinkadoodle.com/?p=4185

[Deanna]

I just learned how to make a center step card. It was easy and fun to make so here my entry for Christmas card challenge.

http://destampincorner.blogspot.com/2011/09/dasher-holiday-centre-step-card.html

[Holly & The Dog]

With your Stockings Accents die and your Big Shot, this fun punch art snow globe is a snap to put together:

http://inkpaperstamps.com/2011/09/10/sizzix-stocking-accent-die/

Hmmmm, I think I can see DH's reflection in the gold brads--thanks for being my crack photographer, sweetie!

[Dani Holland]

My first Christmas card of the year - and I love this new stamp - it's such fun to colour with the Stampin' Pastels, and looks gorgeous done with the cracked glass technique. Thanks for taking a peek :)

http://daniholland.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/sneaky-peek-looks-like-christmas-will-be-a-beautiful-season/

[Dani Holland]

Whoops! Just realised I forgot all about this card I did earlier in the year. We love doing 'Christmas in July' in Australia, because then all the snowy Christmas scenes seem just a bit more believable! Would love to get to see an actual white Christmas one day :)

http://daniholland.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/christmas-in-july/