Thursday, July 23, 2026

A Sparkling Nutcracker Fun Fold Card!

A Sparkling Nutcracker Fun Fold Card!

Hello everyone! It's very hot outside so we are so glad to be crafting on some Christmas cards, dreaming of cooler weather! Happy Christmas in July! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

My mom was inspired by Pink and Main's Monthly card challenge: Shiny Things! We both love Pink and Main's Nutcracker Kisses Stamp Set, so mom used it along with a whole bunch of shiny gel pens and glitter paper to create this card! It turned out super cute and fun! She was also inspired by all of the super fun Christmas in July Crafty Challenges! Links to all of the challenges she is joining are at the end of this post, check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Pink & Main Nutcracker Kisses Stamp and Die Set
  • Pink & Main Bright Side Patterned Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Brutus Monroe Chromatic Reserve Holostock Variety 6x6 Pack
  • Snowflake Embossing Folder
  • Various cardstock, patterned paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:








......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

My mom is joining the following challenge(s):

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

Pink and Main Monthly Card Challenge: #19 - Shiny Things

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make Your Own Background

We hope you will join us!

 

“Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it - you feel it, you know it, you believe it." ~ Kevin Alan Milne

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Holly

Holly & Sabra
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A Winter Wonderland Christmas Card!

A Winter Wonderland Christmas Card!

Hello everyone! It's very hot outside so we are so glad to be crafting on some Christmas cards, dreaming of cooler weather! Happy Christmas in July! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by all of the fun Christmas in July Crafty Challenges going on! Links to all the challenges I am joining with this card are near the end of this challenge. 

To make this card I used various blue distress inks and water. I spread some ink out on my watercolor tray. I used water and mixed the ink and then made little splotches of paint for the background. I then used the Tim Holtz STAMPtember 2025 Release. I stamped the images and the sentiment on the dried ink/paint splotches. I loved how the card turned out! 

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Tim Holtz STAMPtember 2024 Release Stamp Set
  • Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon, Mermaid Lagoon and Faded Blue Jean Distress Ink
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • 140 lb watercolor paper 
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:






......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make Your Own Background

We hope you will join us!

 

“Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” — Thomas S. Monson

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra

Sabra & Holly
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

A Cheesy Christmas Card Set: All 15 Cards!

A Cheesy Christmas Card Set: All 15 Cards!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! We love Christmas in July and you will see that our blog shows that! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

I am joining Kendra's Card Challenge #23 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. All 15 cards in this set are made using only six 6x6 papers!!! This is all 15 cards in the set and is my entry for the month of July. All the links to all the individual cards and the showcase video are posted below! Check them all out! I am also joining the Build Your Stash Holiday ({BYSH}) Cardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party and Pearly Sparkles Christmas in July Challenge (with the individual cards)!! We hope you will check out all these super fun challenges and join in the fun - links are near the end of this post! 

I love cheese, you can ask anyone who knows me... and they will tell you my favorite snack, add on, or just to eat is cheese! I also really love Christmas, the fun and joy it brings! So why not combine the two?!?! I was so excited to do this fun Christmas card set featuring.. you guessed it.. Cheese!!!! It was so much fun to make this Cheesy Christmas Card Set!

Here is all 15 cards:

Products I used:

  • Trinity Stamps Extra Cheese Stamp and Die Set
  • Trinity Stamps Grate, Grater, Gratest/ Take it Cheesy/ Gouda Luck Stamp and Die Sets
  • Trinity Stamps Cheese-on's Greetings Stamp and Die Set
  • Trinity Stamps Festivi-Cheese Stamp and Die Set
  • Echo Park Tartan No. 2 Collection 12x12 Paper Kit
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Stitched and Nesting Circle Die Set
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored pencils and fine-line markers

Here are some more photos to show the sets of sketches and the group set of cards:

Sketches 1-3:

Sketches 4-9:

Sketches 10-15:

All 15 Cards:





Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

All 15 Cards Link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links


Here is the showcase video:




......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026)

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

We hope you will join us!

 

“It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” — Charles M. Schulz

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra 

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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A Cheesy Christmas Card Set: Brie Merry!

A Cheesy Christmas Card Set: Brie Merry!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! We love Christmas in July and you will see that our blog shows that! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

I am joining Kendra's Card Challenge #23 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. This card is one of 15 cards using only six 6x6 papers!!! This sketch number 15 and is for the month of July. All the links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out! I am also joining the Build Your Stash Holiday ({BYSH}) Cardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party and Pearly Sparkles Christmas in July Challenge (that runs all month!)!! We hope you will check out all these super fun challenges and join in the fun - links are near the end of this post! 

I love cheese, you can ask anyone who knows me... and they will tell you my favorite snack, add on, or just to eat is cheese! I also really love Christmas, the fun and joy it brings! So why not combine the two?!?! I was so excited to do this fun Christmas card set featuring.. you guessed it.. Cheese!!!! It was so much fun to make this Cheesy Christmas Card Set!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Trinity Stamps Extra Cheese Stamp and Die Set
  • Trinity Stamps Grate, Grater, Gratest/ Take it Cheesy/ Gouda Luck Stamp and Die Sets
  • Trinity Stamps Cheese-on's Greetings Stamp and Die Set
  • Trinity Stamps Festivi-Cheese Stamp and Die Set
  • Echo Park Tartan No. 2 Collection 12x12 Paper Kit
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Stitched and Nesting Circle Die Set
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored pencils and fine-line markers

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:




Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

Card fifteen link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links


......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026)

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

We hope you will join us!

 

“It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” — Charles M. Schulz

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra 

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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O Holy Night Christmas Card Set: All 15 Christmas Cards!

O Holy Night Christmas Card Set: All 15 Christmas Cards!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! We love Christmas in July and you will see that our blog shows that! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

My mom is joining Kendra's Card Challenge #23 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. This card set is made using only six 6x6 papers!!! This is all 15 cards and is Holly's entry for the month of July! All the links to all the individual cards are posted below! Check them all out! She is also joining (with her individual cards) the Build Your Stash Holiday ({BYSH}) Cardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party and Pearly Sparkles Christmas in July Challenge (that runs all month!)!! We hope you will check out all these super fun challenges and join in the fun - links are near the end of this post along with her showcase video! 

Here is the set of all 15 Cards:

Holly used:

  • Trinity Stamps Gnometivity Stamp and Die Set
  • Trinity Stamps Good Tidings Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Creative Life Star Of Bethlehem 8 1/2" x 11" Paper Pack
  • Stitched and Nesting Circle Die
  • Stitched Star Die
  • Simon Says Stamp Illuminated Jacks Embossing Folder
  • Various colored Pencils and fine-line Markers from personal Stash
  • Various colored cardstock, paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card set and the sketch groups:
Sketches 1-3:

Sketches 4-9:

Sketches 10-15:

All 15 cards and close ups of the set:





Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

Here is the Showcase Video:




......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

Holly is joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026)

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

We hope you will join us!

 

“When we talk about the birth of Jesus Christ, we appropriately reflect on what was to follow. … [But] it’s appropriate this time of year to just think about that baby in the manger.  …. Take a peaceful moment to contemplate perhaps the most serene moment in the history of the world — when all of heaven rejoiced with the message ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men’” - Elder D. Todd Christofferson

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Holly 

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

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O Holy Night Christmas Card Set: A Blessed Christmas!

O Holy Night Christmas Card Set: A Blessed Christmas!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! We love Christmas in July and you will see that our blog shows that! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

My mom is joining Kendra's Card Challenge #23 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. This card is one of 15 cards using only six 6x6 papers!!! This sketch number 15 and is for the month of July! All the links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out! She is also joining the Build Your Stash Holiday ({BYSH}) Cardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party and Pearly Sparkles Christmas in July Challenge (that runs all month!)!! We hope you will check out all these super fun challenges and join in the fun - links are near the end of this post! 

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Trinity Stamps Gnometivity Stamp and Die Set
  • Trinity Stamps Good Tidings Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Creative Life Star Of Bethlehem 8 1/2" x 11" Paper Pack
  • Stitched Star Die
  • Various colored Pencils and fine-line Markers from personal Stash
  • Various colored cardstock, paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:




Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links


......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

Holly is joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026)

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

We hope you will join us!

 

“The Savior is the source of true peace. Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior’s Atonement and His grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.” - Elder Quentin L. Cook

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Holly 

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

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