Papertrey Ink and Altenew Christmas Snowglobe card

Hello everyone, and welcome to a brand‑new challenge at ABC Christmas Challenges!

This month we’re inviting you to play along with three festive themes — choose your favourite or join in with all of them:

P is for Penguins

Q is for Quartet (Four of Something)

R is for Rectangles

Our lovely host this time is Helen, and she has a gorgeous gift ready for one lucky winner, so don’t forget to link up your creations.

P is for Penguin

For my penguin card, I dusted off an old favourite — the Papertrey Ink Snowglobe die set — and turned it into a snowy shaker.

 Inside the globe, I stamped the sweet Altenew Warm Heart mother‑and‑baby penguin pair, which fit the little scene perfectly. I filled the shaker with glitter and glass drops to create a frosty swirl when you give it a shake. I lightly inked the inner circle to give a little halo around the penguins, and used a snowy acetate for the front.

 

R is for Rectangles

For my rectangles card, I used a My Favorite Things die to create a panel of rectangles — ideal for this theme.

I backed the openings with patterned paper from my stash and fussy-cut one of the poinsettia flowers to add to the bottom-right rectangle. To finish, I stamped and heat‑embossed the sentiment for a touch of shine, then added a few die‑cut snowflakes with jewelled centres to complete the frosty look.

We’d love to see what you create — whether you’re feeling penguin‑playful, quartet‑clever, or rectangle‑ready. Join in the fun, share your makes, and you might be the lucky winner of Helen’s lovely prize.

I'd like to play along at

52 Weeks to Christmas August Challenge - use a snow globe

Krafty Chicks Challenge #833 - Christmas

A Cut Above Challenge August - use die-cuts

Cut it Up Challenge #362 die cuts with a sentiment

I hope you've been coping with the excessive heat if you are in the UK. I never thought I'd ever say I'm so ready for some cooler days and a bit of rain!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Carol x

Concord &9th and Happy Little Stampers Christmas card

🎄 Addicted to Stamps and More – Christmas Challenge

Hello everyone, and welcome to the new challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More. We’re diving into our Christmas theme this time, and there’s nothing nicer than watching that festive card pile quietly grow while I'm sheltering in my craft room from the excessive heat outside.

✂️ My Card for the Challenge

For my card, I decided it was high time to show a little love to an old, neglected embossing folder that’s been sulking in a drawer for far too long. I think it was a Cuttlebug folder, but I can't be sure because it has no label. It has a pretty border of snowflakes framing a raised central panel, and although it is only a 2D folder, there is enough dimension for me.

In that central space, I stamped and embossed Merry and Bright from Happy Little Stampers in red ink with clear embossing powder on top

To finish things off, I added a cluster of die‑cut poinsettia and greenery from Concord & 9th. The pops of colour against the snowy white embossing give the whole card a fresh, crisp look — festive without being fussy, which is always my favourite balance. I added a scalloped die-cut panel from My Favorite Things.

🎁 Join the Fun

I hope you’ll play along with us this week. Whether you’re deep into Christmas crafting already or just dipping a toe into the festive season, we’d love to see what you create. Dust off something neglected, pull out a favourite, or try something new — it all counts, and it all inspires. Our design team members have lots of inspiration for you over on the ATSM blog.

I'd like to play along at

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #207 - anything Christmas goes

Make My Monday Challenge #282 - Christmas in July

Neglected Stuff Challenge July 26 - old embossing folder

Peace on Earth Challenge #116 - anything Christmas goes

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x

Papertrey Ink Scene it Bethlehem Christmas card and Concord & 9th Festive Corner Christmas card

 

Hello everyone, and welcome to another challenge at ABC Christmas Challenges.

This time we’re treating you to two fun themes:

N for No Stamps

and/or

O for Once in Royal David’s City (buildings)

My No Stamps card

For this one, I reached for the Concord & 9th Festive Corners die set and built a 5.5" square card. It was quite strange to create something without a single stamped image — just dies doing all the talking.

My Once in Royal David’s City card

For the buildings theme, I used a Kraft A2 card base and an old favourite: the Papertrey Ink Scene It: Bethlehem die set. I cut the back circle from silver card for a soft starry shimmer, and the remaining layers from white card, which I ink‑blended with brushes to add the colour. The sentiment is heat‑embossed in white, and to finish everything off, I added a subtle stitched line using a Kristina Werner stencil.

The design team has some more inspiration for you on the BC Christmas Challenges Blog, and I hope you decide to join us this time.

I'd like to play along at

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - anything Christmas goes

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #115 - Anything Christmas goes

A Cut Above Challenge July - anything with die cuts

Neglected Stuff Challenge July 26 - PTI Bethlehem die set.

Avenue 613 Create - any holiday - Christmas

Creative Knockouts #574 Challenge - Christmas in July

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Carol x

Clearly Besotted Joy to the World and MFT Winter Birds Christmas cards

 Hello everyone, and welcome back to another fun round at ABC Christmas Challenges!

This month we’ve got two creative themes to play with:

J for Just Enough (CAS)

and/or

K for Knitwear

For my Just Enough card, I dusted off a very old Clearly Besotted stamp and die set called Joy to the World. I used this set so much when I first got it, and it felt like catching up with an old crafty friend. I stamped the wreath in green, cut it out with the matching die, and then added the berries by over‑stamping and heat‑embossing them in white. To stay true to the CAS spirit, I embossed the sentiment — and I actually stopped there. No extra sprinkles, no last‑minute “just one more thing.” I used to make CAS cards all the time, but my style has wandered over the years, so keeping it simple was surprisingly tricky…

For my Knitwear card, I reached for the adorable Winter Birds set from My Favourite Things. I stamped the birds and foliage, coloured them with pencils, and fussy‑cut the whole gang. Then I made a DL card base and used a Pinkfresh Studio die with round windows—perfect little perches for my feathered friends. I ink‑blended some soft blue into the apertures to suggest sky, and arranged the birds and sprigs so they looked right at home.

I'd like to play along at

Stamping Sensations May Challenge - - Cute Creatures

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Things with Wings

Paper Rock Scissors- anything goes with scissors

Triple B Challenge May 2026 - birds

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #204 - anything Christmas goes

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #110 - Seasons Tweetings

Neglected Stuff Challenge May 2026 - use old - Joy to the World Stamp set

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Carol x

Concord & 9th Christmas Crackers card

 

Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More. This round, we’re focusing on Christmas creations. It may feel a long way off, but that’s exactly why it’s the perfect moment to get ahead and let your festive card pile grow at a gentle, stress‑free pace.

For this design, I reached for my NBUS Concord & 9th Christmas Cracker dies and created a small cluster of crackers to feature on the shaped card front. I added snowflake and bow accents for a touch of seasonal detail and chose a coordinated palette using Papertrey Ink colours. The card shape itself was cut with a Bright Rosa die, and the sentiment comes from Kristina Werner.

I'd like to play along at -

Stamps and Fun 495 - use dies

A Cut Above May Challenge - anything goes with dies

Girlz Creative Christmas 176 - use dies

NBUS Challenge #86 - Cracker dies are NBUS

Peace on Earth Challenge May - anything Christmas goes

As always, my talented Teamies have lots of inspiration for you on the ATSM Blog, and would love a visit from you.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Carol x

My Favorite Things Elf Christmas card and Kristiner Werner Easy Repeat Holly Background Christmas card

 

Hello everyone, and welcome to another challenge at ABC Christmas Challenges. I am hosting this time, and I have this gift for the randomly chosen winner, so I hope you will join us.

This time we have 3 themes

E is for Elf,

F is for Foliage,

and

 G is for Gems

This is my E is for Elf card

I used a mix of materials from MY Favorite Things, The Greetery, Penny Black and Papertrey Ink to create a cosy fireplace scene.

F is for Foliage 

 

For this card I used the Kristina Werner Repeat Holly Background stencils to create the background and cut it with dies from my neglected MFT Blueprints 18 set. The sentiment is from the Waffle Flower Oversized Joy set. 

You'll find lots of inspiration over on the ABC Christmas Challenges blog, and you can add your entry over there.

I'd ike to play along at

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #200 - anything Christmas goes

A Cut Above Challenge March 26 - - anything goes with a die cut

Stencil Fun Challenge March 26 - stencil and vinery
 

Neglected Stuff Challenge March 26 - MFT Blueprints dies

Farmquest Home Challenge #7 - anything home related

Christmas Crafts March - E and F ( Elf and Foliage)

Thank you for stopping by, I really do appreciate your visits.

Hugs,

Carol x

Kristine Werner Poinsettia Christmas card

 

Hello everyone, and welcome back to ABC Christmas Challenges.

Our themes this month are 

C for Crimson

and/or

D for Ding Dong Bells

Our lovely Lynda is hosting this time, and she has a present for the lucky winner.

This is my C is for Crimson card

I used the Kristina Werner Winter Greenery Background stamp, which I coloured with the accompanying stencils before die cutting. I placed it on a 6inch square card and added a die-cut sentiment. To finish off, I added some glitter to the poinsettia centres, but it doesn't really show in the photo. 

The team has some great inspiration over on the ABC Challenges blog, and an entry can be made there, too.

I hope wherever you are, the weather is being kind to you. We have been having wet weather most days with dull grey skies and a chilly wind. I know it could be worse, and it is still winter, but I long for some sunshine to brighten up February.

Anyway, I'm off to play at (but I'm taking my umbrella)

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge # 198 - anything Christmas goes

Stencil Fun Challenge February 26 - anything goes

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #37 - anything blossoms goes

Dream Valley Challenge #325 - Use some red

Make My Monday Challenge #271 - use 2 dies

Peace on Earth Challenge February 26 - anything Christmas Goes

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x

Simple Papertrey Ink Bold Border Flurries Christmas card

 

Hello friends, and welcome back to a new year of challenges with ABC Christmas Challenges.

Challenge begins: Wednesday 14th January 2026

Challenge ends: Saturday 7th February 2026

Our lovely host this time is Helen, and she has a great prize for the lucky winner.

Our themes this time are:

'A is for Anything Christmas'

&/or

'B is for Bright'

My shiny offering covers both these themes

This card is made using an old and neglected die from Papertrey Ink called Bold Borders: Flurries. It is easy to mass-produce, very quick to make and is pretty flat for posting, so it ticks a lot of boxes if you need a few extra Christmas cards at the last minute. The Joy die is in the same set, and just the right size to fit in the snowflake frame.

I'd like to join in with:-

A Cut Above Challenge: January 2026 - use die cuts

Neglected Stuff Challenge: January 2026 - dies are old

Peace on Earth Challenge #103 - anything Christmas

I hope you'll pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenges Blog for some inspiration, and get a head start on Christmas 2026 by playing along with us each month.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x

My Favorite Things Hot Chocolate Christmas card

 

Hello, friends, and welcome to the final challenge of the year at ABC Christmas Challenges. I don't know how the year has disappeared so fast - I swear time is speeding up the older I get.

Our final themes this year are

Y for Yummy

and/or

Z for Zebra 

( think black and white or stripes)

As there is nothing more yummy than a mug of hot chocolate in the winter, I came up with this card

I used some old dies from My Favorite Things called Hug in a Mug and added snowflakes and a sprinkles stamp from a cupcake stamp set. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink, and I embossed that in white. A few stars finished off the simple design.

I'd like to join in the festivities at

A Cut Above Challenge December Challenge - anything with a die cut goes

A Place to Start December 2025 - winter things

Neglected Stuff Challenge 12/25 - use old stuff - mug dies

First Cup Challenge 9th December -- anything drink-related

Crafty Calendar Challenge December - Christmas/Winter

Fab n Funky Challenge #627 - Christmas

As always, my talented Teamies have lots of inspiration for you over on the ABC Christmas Challenges blog, and there is a lovely prize for the randomly chosen winner.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x

Woodware Ribbon Tree Christmas Card

 

Hello friends, and welcome to the final challenge of the year at Addicted to Stamps and More.

As we're in December, it's great that we have a Christmas theme, and I came up with this card.

I've had this Woodware Ribbon Tree stamp in my stash for a very long time, and I love the quirky look it gives. I used the Lisa Horton/Spellbinders Scalloped and Stitched Oval dies and cut the layers in white before colouring the visible edges with Copic markers, and to continue the pastel look, I used them to colour the tree too. A sentiment from Clearly Besotted finished it off .

You'll find lots of last-minute Christmas inspiration from my talented Teamies over on the ATSM Blog.

After this challenge, we'll be taking a Christmas break and be back on 6th January.

I'd like to play along at

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - use dies in Diecember

Make My Monday Challenge #266 - Christmas Trees

Neglected Stuff Challenge 12/25 - My ribbon tree

Die Cut Divas Challenge December -Christmas

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #65 - Anything Christmas Goes

Peace on Earth Challenge #100 - - anything Christmas goes

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x

Lawn Fawn Build a Birdhouse Christmas card

 

Hello friends, and welcome back to another challenge at ABC Christmas Challenges.

Our lovely Fabiola is hosting this month, and she's offering a prize gift token to a store of your choice.

For our second-to-last challenge this year, we have:

**W for Wings** 

and/or 

**X for X Stitch** (any type of stitching will do).

I chose to go with W for Wings.

I used the Lawn Fawn Build a Birdhouse dies along with the Christmas Add-Ons, which were a recent purchase. I cut all the pieces from white cardstock and coloured them with Copic Markers. I added glitter to the roof and step pieces to give them a sparkly finish. Finally, I arranged everything on mats cut from The Greetery's Nordic Frame dies.

I really enjoyed making this card with some of my favourite dies. Although some of the pieces were fiddly, it was very therapeutic to sit and fiddle, and I made some extra pieces to make 3 copies as we're getting closer to the time for sending them out.

As always, our Design Team has some fabulous inspiration over on the ABC blog

I'd like to play along at

Shopping our Stash  - A Few of My Favourite Things 

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #195 - anything Christmas goes

Try it on Tuesday: - Get ready for Christmas

Unicorn Challenge #115 - Christmas/winter

Lawn Fawnatics #208 - Christmas old and new

Aud Sentiments Challenge #331- Glitter and/or Christmas with a sentiment

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x