November Stash Challenge

 Welcome to the Final Challenge of November at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge!

Hello, lovely crafters, and welcome to our last challenge of November at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown! With Christmas fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to get those final festive cards ready. So let’s dive into one last stash-busting challenge for this month that will give your holiday cards that special, handmade touch.

I’m Gill, and I’m delighted to host this week’s challenge—a Stash Theme Challenge featuring one of my all-time favourite embellishments: ribbon! Our talented Design Team has been busy creating cards that showcase the many ways ribbon can add texture, colour, and charm to any design, and now it’s your turn to take up the challenge.

November’s Stash Challenge: Ribbon

This week, we’re inviting you to dig into your ribbon stash and make it the star of your card! Ribbon is such a versatile embellishment and can be used in so many different ways—from adding a delicate bow to creating bold, layered borders. Whether you prefer satin, grosgrain, lace, or even sparkly trims, there are endless ways to make ribbon shine. This is the perfect opportunity to put all those little snippets and spools to good use!

Get Creative with Ribbon!

We hope you’ll enjoy experimenting with all the possibilities ribbon offers. Perhaps you’ll add a classic bow for a touch of elegance, create a layered effect by weaving or pleating, or use ribbon to frame a festive sentiment. For a modern look, try adding ribbon tabs or stitching it directly onto your card base. And remember, you can play with all kinds of textures and colours to match the style you love!

Our guest designer this week is:

Joanne

Inspiration from our Designers

To help you get started, our brilliant Design Team has put together some lovely examples showcasing how to use ribbon in unique and festive ways. From beautifully wrapped cards that feel like presents to intricate layering techniques and embellishments, the team has explored a variety of ways to make ribbon the highlight of a design. Have a look at their creations for inspiration, and feel free to mix and match techniques to make something that’s truly your own.

Gill

AndrejaM

Majda

Fabiola

Branka

Valentina B

Tracy

Andreja L

Goga

Join Us!

So, grab your ribbons, bring out your favourite card-making tools, and join us in this week’s stash challenge! We’d love to see how you put your ribbon collection to use, so don’t forget to link your creations on the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog. We’re excited to see all the creative ways you’ll make ribbon the star of your festive cards.

A quick reminder of the rules:

- This is a CARD challenge - so no 3D projects, tags or ATCs

- Only new projects - no back-linking

- Please link directly to your POST, not to the whole of your blog

- Please show the graphic on your challenge post

- You must link up by Midnight Friday (GMT) to be considered for Winner or Honourable Mentions

- A maximum of 10 challenges, please

- And please turn off word verification in order to make commenting easier - thank you

Deadline for entry to this challenge is midnight GMT on Friday 6th December 2024 
- that's 7.00 pm EDT for those of you in the States.

Happy crafting, and enjoy the challenge!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

November Colour Challenge - Winners

 Hello, crafty friends! 

We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated in November’s Colour Challenge. Your submissions were nothing short of amazing, and it was such a joy to see your creative interpretations of the challenge palette. The variety of designs and techniques showcased truly impressed the Design Team, making the decision process delightfully difficult!

Our Winner:

Jean Manis

Congratulations Jean! 

A huge congratulations goes to our chosen winner! 

Your stunning creation caught the eye of the team with its unique use of colour and impeccable design. We’re thrilled to invite you as a guest designer for an upcoming challenge. Please get in touch with us HERE so we can provide all the details. We can’t wait to see what you’ll dream up next!

Honourable Mentions:

(In submission order)

Alenka S

Erika

Amanda mertz

Valerie

A round of applause for our honourable mentions! Your projects were absolutely inspiring, and we loved how each of you put your own twist on the challenge. Please feel free to display our winners’ badge on your blog as a proud memento of your achievement! You can find it under the Badges tab at the top of our page.

Thank you once again to everyone who took part in this challenge. Your creativity and passion for crafting light up our community and make it such a joy to host these challenges.

Keep creating, and we look forward to seeing your beautiful projects in our next challenge! 

November Theme Challenge

 Welcome to Week Three of November's 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge!

Hello, crafty friends, and welcome back to another exciting week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown! November is flying by, and if you're like us, you’re adding those last few handmade cards to your festive collection. Whether you’re a fan of traditional styles or modern twists, we’ve got a sparkling challenge this week to inspire you!

I'm Gill, and I’m thrilled to host this week’s challenge—a Sparkle Theme Challenge that’s perfect for adding a bit of holiday magic to your projects! Our talented Design Team has been hard at work, crafting cards filled with shimmer, shine, and sparkle to help ignite your creativity. Now, it’s your turn to dazzle us with your creations!

November’s Sparkle Theme Challenge:

This week, it’s all about sparkle! There’s no better time to embrace a bit of glitter and glamour than during the festive season, so grab your sparkliest supplies. From glittery embossing powders and foiled details to shimmering inks and metallic accents, there are endless ways to bring a bit of sparkle to your cards. The theme is completely flexible—whether you’re making a simple, elegant card with a touch of shimmer or a bold design full of glitz, it’s all about making your creations shine.

Get Creative with Sparkle!

We hope you’ll have fun experimenting with all things sparkly. Maybe you’ll use a dash of glitter on a snowflake die-cut, add foiled details to a festive wreath, or layer up some sparkly cardstock for extra texture. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your materials—think sequins, rhinestones, glitter cardstock, or metallic foils! The goal is to create a card that catches the light and adds a bit of joy to the holiday season.

Inspiration from our Designers

To help get those creative ideas flowing, our brilliant Design Team has put together some stunning examples that showcase just how versatile sparkle can be. From sophisticated cards with subtle shimmer to fun, glitter-filled creations, the team has explored all kinds of techniques and styles. Check out their work for ideas on how to incorporate sparkle in different ways, whether it’s through stamping, die-cutting, or layering different materials.

Gill

AndrejaM

Majda

Fabiola

Branka

Tracy

Andreja L

Goga

Valentina B

Join Us!

So, gather your glitter, grab your favourite tools, and dive into the world of sparkle! We can’t wait to see what you come up with, so be sure to link your card on the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog. Your creations are what make this challenge special, and we’re excited to see how you add that magical sparkle to your designs.

A quick reminder of the rules:

- This is a CARD challenge - so no 3D projects, tags or ATCs

- Only new projects - no back-linking

- Please link directly to your POST, not to the whole of your blog

- Please show the graphic on your challenge post

- You must link up by Midnight Friday (GMT) to be considered for Winner or Honourable Mentions

- A maximum of 10 challenges, please

- And please turn off word verification in order to make commenting easier - thank you

Deadline for entry to this challenge is midnight GMT on Friday 22nd November 2024 
- that's 7.00 pm EDT for those of you in the States.

Happy crafting, and enjoy the challenge!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

November Sketch Challenge Winners

 A Huge Thank You to All Who Joined Our November Sketch Challenge!

Hello, crafty friends!

We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us for November's Sketch Challenge. It was truly wonderful to see such creativity and talent on display in every entry. Each of your cards brought a unique spin to the sketch, and choosing our winners was no easy task for the Design Team!

Our Winner: Congratulations!

Joanne James - the Crafty Owl

A special congratulations goes to our selected winner! Your beautiful creation stood out to the team, and we’re delighted to extend an invitation to you as a guest designer for an upcoming challenge. Please reach out to us HERE so we can share all the details with you. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next!

Honourable Mentions:

(listed in order of submission)

Crafty.Tracey71

Urska

Jean Manis

A big round of applause as well to our honourable mentions! Each of your cards brought something unique to the sketch, and we loved seeing how you made it your own. We hope you’ll enjoy displaying our winners’ badge on your blog as a proud reminder of your accomplishment! You can collect it from the Badges tab at the top of our page.

Thank you once again to everyone who participated—we’re so grateful to have such a vibrant and talented community of crafters here at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown. Keep creating, and we’ll see you for the next challenge!

November Colour Challenge

 Welcome to Week Two of November's 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge!

Hello, crafty friends, and welcome back to another week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown! We’re well into November, which means Christmas is fast approaching, and your handmade card collection should be growing nicely. If you’re looking for more festive inspiration, you’re in the right place!

I’m Gill, and I’m excited to host this week’s challenge—a fun Colour Challenge! The ladies on the Design Team have been hard at work, crafting beautiful cards to help spark your creativity, and now it’s your turn to dive in and create something special.

November’s Colour Challenge: 

This week, we’re focusing on a twist of the classic Christmas colour combination: pink, fresh green and white. These colours complement each other beautifully and can be used in all kinds of designs—whether you prefer sleek, modern styles or something a little more traditional. From wreaths and holly to bold graphic patterns, the possibilities with this palette are endless.

Get Creative with Colour!

I hope you’ll enjoy working with these festive colours. Whether you go for a simple, clean look or layer up with plenty of details, we can’t wait to see how you incorporate these shades into your cards. Feel free to add metallics, neutrals, or textures to make your design pop. This is your chance to get creative and play with colour in your own unique way.

Inspiration from our Designers

To help get you started, our talented Design Team has put together some stunning examples that showcase how fresh green and rich red can be used in different ways. Whether it’s intricate die-cut elements, fun stamping techniques, or clever layouts, the team has lots of ideas for you to explore.

Gill

Fabiola

Majda

Tracy

Goga

Branka

AndrejaM

Andreja L

Valentina B

Share Your Cards

We’re excited to see how you’ll use this week’s colour challenge in your Christmas card designs! Be sure to share your creations with us—we love seeing the variety of styles and ideas that you come up with each week.

A quick reminder of the rules:

- This is a CARD challenge - so no 3D projects, tags or ATCs

- Only new projects - no back-linking

- Please link directly to your POST, not to the whole of your blog

- Please show the graphic on your challenge post

- You must link up by Midnight Friday (GMT) to be considered for Winner or Honourable Mentions

- A maximum of 10 challenges, please

- And please turn off word verification in order to make commenting easier - thank you

Deadline for entry to this challenge is midnight GMT on Friday 15th November 2024 
- that's 7.00 pm EDT for those of you in the States.

Happy crafting, and here’s to another week of Christmas creativity!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Winner October Technique Challenge

 Hello and a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our October Tehnique challenge.

We were amazed with your beautiful entries. 

Please join us in giving a round of applause to... 

WINNER

#16 Lilly B

Congratulations Lilly!

We would like to invite you to be a guest designer.

Please contact us HERE so we can send you the details.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

 (listed in order of submission)

#7 Julene

#10 Erika

#16 Donna

Congratulations to you all!  

We hope you'll enjoy displaying our winners' badge on your blog.  

You may collect it from the Badges tab at the top of the page here.