Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – December Sketch Challenge!

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Welcome back to another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! Each month, our creative team from across Canada shares projects based on a fun challenge—this time we’re working with a sketch. Sketches are one of my favourite ways to jump-start creativity, and today’s card came together beautifully with texture, layers, and a bold Christmas sentiment.

For the background, I used the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder. After embossing, I lightly swiped white ink across the raised areas to highlight all that gorgeous detail—it gives such a frosty, winter-wreath look!

The patterned strips follow the sketch layout and come from the Regal Distressed Patterns 12″ x 12″ Specialty DSP. I love the combination of deep Pretty Peacock, hint of gold, and that pop of Cherry Cobbler—it feels festive and modern all at once.

The sentiment is from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set, stamped in Secret Sea ink for a cool, elegant contrast. I die-cut it using the Spotlight on Nature dies, which frame the greeting beautifully.

A bit of White and Gold Baker’s twine and some Iridescent Gems finish the card with just the right touch of holiday shine.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Coast to Coast Creators team—there’s so much inspiration waiting for you!
Click the link below to continue the hop and see what everyone else created for this month’s sketch challenge.


Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card.

🛒 Ready to shop the current supplies? Head to my store: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 or use the items links below:


Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instrcutions:

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👉 Looking for other ways to stamp with me?

Make sure to watch my You Tube live each Monday – last month my card class to go featured the Jolly Holly Bundle as well as the gorgeous traditions of Christmas DSP- I still have a few available – contact me to get yours or find the tutorial only in my Payhip Shop.

If you are local – join my in person card class!

RSVP now for the January 17th class

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’Tis the Season – Coast to Coast Blog Hop November 2025

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Welcome to this month’s Coast to Coast Stampers Blog Hop! Our theme is ’Tis the Season, and I couldn’t resist going classic and elegant for my project.

I started with the stunning Merry Christmas stamp as my focal point — it’s bold, graceful, and perfect for a traditional holiday card. I layered it over a piece of Secret Sea cardstock embossed with the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder, which adds such beautiful texture and depth.

To bring in some festive color, I fussy-cut a few florals from the Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper and tucked them around the sentiment. A strip of red patterned DSP peeking through ties it all together. Of course, no Christmas card is complete without a bit of shimmer — so I added a sprinkle of Traditional Sparkling Sequins for that finishing touch.

This card truly captures everything I love about the season — a mix of texture, warmth, and timeless style.

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Our Coast to Coast Stampers team is sharing even more festive inspiration today! Be sure to visit all the blogs below to see how everyone interpreted this month’s theme. You won’t want to miss a single project!


Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card.

🛒 Ready to shop the current supplies? Head to my store: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 or use the items links below:


Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instrcutions:

Nov 2025 C2C Blog HopDownload

Don’t forget – you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards on your purchase too!

Shop Here

👉 Looking for other ways to stamp with me?

Make sure to watch my You Tube live each Monday – earlier this month my card class to go featured the Jolly Holly Bundle as well as the gorgeous traditions of Christmas DSP- I still have a few available – contact me to get yours or find the tutorial only in my Payhip Shop.

If you are local – join my in person card class!

RSVP now for the December 6th class
See the details and register here!

Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team!

  • Save 20%+ on your orders.
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

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