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 

 

Merry & Bright Snowflakes

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Taylored Expressions #TEMakerChallenge for July: Tone-on-Tone. I made glittery snowflake cards in multiple colors featuring Taylored Expressions Mega Messages Dies Merry & Bright, the snowflake from Taylored Expressions Pretty Postage Collection Stamps, and Taylored Expressions Snowflake Backdrop Stamp. My red is TE Premium Cardstock Cherry Pop, blue is Cotton Candy, purple is Jelly Donut.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which color do you like the best?
A: Me? I like red

Card #1: Merry & Bright Blue 

Card #2: Merry & Bright Purple

Card #3: Merry & Bright Red

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

 

Merry Christmas Cocoa Penguin

Hi Crafty Friends,
This sweet Christmas card features an adorable Poppy Stamps Coffee Penguin tucked beside a festive Poppy Stamps Nordic Cozy Cocoa Cup and tiny wrapped gifts. I kept the design mostly white with pops of red and kraft so the cozy holiday details really stand out.

I kept this card clean and simple so there aren't too many steps. I used a retired Poppy Stamp Heart Coverplate for my background and then added my dies in red, kraft, and white to the center of the card.

I added the Poppy Stamps Merry Christmas Fluffy Script Sentiment die surrounding my penguin and cocoa cup.

 

Challenges:
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Christmas Kickstart Challenge #111 Grace Us with Your Presents 
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #55