Gingy with Garland & Gingy's Candy Cane Heart

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Sweet November's July Challenge: Christmas in July for this sweet gingerbread card full of festive charm with layered holiday papers, deep red banners, and a cheerful Sweet November Gingy with Garland gingerbread cutie holding popcorn and cranberry garland. The candy cane Christmas card has the cutest Sweet November Gingy's Heart gingerbread focal point, paired with plaid layers, scalloped edges, Pink and Main Candy Cane Foiled Background and a cozy “Sweet Christmas” sentiment.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which gingy is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the one holding garland

Card #1: Gingy with Popcorn Garland 

Card #2: Gingy with Candy Cane Heart

 

Mrs. Claus Tag

Hi Crafty Friends,
This sweet pink Christmas tag features the cutest Mrs. Claus all dressed up in sparkle and polka dots. I kept the design soft and girly with glitter cardstock, a scalloped layer, and a matching pink bow for the perfect festive finishing touch. The tag and scallop background are My Pretty Things Everyday Tag Die Set and My Pretty Things Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Die Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Who do you think rules the North Pole? Santa or the Mrs?
A: Me? Definitely Mrs. Claus 

 

Holidays are Better Buzzed

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Jaded Blossom July Anything Goes Challenge and Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspirations TOP Sketch Challenge #44. These caffeinated Christmas cards are full of holiday humor with the cutest reindeer coffee cups and sentiments from Jaded Blossom A Latte Comfort and Joy Stamp Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite holiday coffee?
A: Me? I like vanilla stevia drops in my coffee, maybe a little cinnamon

Card #1: Santa... there was only Decaf

Card #2: Holidays are Better Buzzed

Challenges:
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #55
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Some Text
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2629
Double Trouble Challenge Christmas in July (Thing 1, Thing 2 (Jingle Belles) Thing 3)
Jingle Belles Rock: Unicorn Christmas Color Challenge
Inspiration Station Challenge #87 Inspired by the colors and reindeer floatie
Colorful Options Challenge Rainbow

 

Merry & Bright Metallic Shine

Hi Crafty Friends,
This red foil Christmas card features Thermoweb Gina K Foil Mates Remix Holiday Flora Card Front with Thermoweb Deco Foil Wild Cherry. I added the die cut foiled layered poinsettia to make the sentiment pop. The Thermoweb Deco Foil Toner Card Sentiments Merry Moments are a lovely way to add a shiny greeting.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like glittery or shiny metallic better?
A: Me? Don't make me pick!

Challenges:
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Some Text
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2629
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Fabulous Florals
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #43
ABC Christmas Challenge N is for NO Stamping
Colorful Options Challenge Red
 

Peppermint Foiled Mugs

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Pink and Main Challenge #19 Shiny. My cards feature Pink and Main Peppermint Foilables, Pink and Main Mugs & Kisses Stamp Set, and Pink and Main Cherry Red CheerFoil.  TheSanta mug is serving up major holiday cuteness with a whole lot of mugs and kisses. I added shiny peppermint foil, sparkly candy pieces, and cozy cocoa vibes for a card that feels sweet enough to sip. The reindeer mug is bringing all the cozy Christmas cheer with peppermint sticks, shiny red foil, and the sweetest cocoa vibes. Sugar, spice, and a little sparkle definitely make the holidays nice!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you foil?
A: Me? Yes! I love the shine 

Card #1: Mugs & Kisses Santa Mug 

Card #2: Sugar and Spice Reindeer Mug

Challenges:
Pink and Main Challenge #19 Shiny Things
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #55
 

Winter Reindeer Wishes

Hi Crafty Friends,
This Sweet November Winter Wishes Reindeer is wrapped up in pink holiday cuteness and ready to deliver some holly-days cheer. I love the mix of berry paper, scalloped layers, and tiny tag detail for a card that feels merry, bright, and just a little bit sassy.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What are you currently watching or streaming that you LOVE?
A: Me? The Bear Season 5

 Challenges:
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #55
Inspiration Station #87: Inspired by the pink of the pink flamingos and the reindeer floatie tube

 

Snow Angel Penguins

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Christmas in July! These little penguins are celebrating by doing snow angels. The snow background is Thermoweb Gina K. Designs POLY-GLAZE Foiling Sheets, Winter Snow with Thermoweb Lilac Deco Foil Transfer Sheets. The glittery shiny silver background for the card base and penguins is Thermoweb Gina K. Designs Fancy Transfer Foil, Silver Sequins which I also used for my sentiment.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: When is the last time you did a snow angel?
A: Me? Probably 10 years ago! We barely get snow anymore 

I started my card by creating my backgrounds with the toner sheets and foils using my Gina K Designs Fuse Foiling System Laminator. Then, I die cut the snow angel part of my penguin out of the silver sparkle in the center, that way I could cover it up with the snowflake design and just have the edges showing.

I mounted the penguins on top of the snowflakes with Thermoweb  Gina K Foam Squares to make them pop from the background.

By Meghan Kennihan

Supplies:
Thermoweb  Gina K Foam Squares
Gina K Designs Fuse Foiling System Laminator
Thermoweb Gina K. Designs POLY-GLAZE Foiling Sheets, Winter Snow 
Thermoweb Lilac Deco Foil Transfer Sheets
Thermoweb Gina K. Designs Fancy Transfer Foil, Silver Sequins

Challenges:
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party