Welcome to the July, 2025 edition of the Sparkles Christmas Challenge! I’m hosting this month’s challenge, and I chose Christmas Sparkle for the theme. When you get finished here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to view the creations from the very talented members of our design team. After you’ve created your own themed card, please don’t forget to upload it to our gallery.
For the April, 2025, Sparkles Challenge, I gave you a sneak peek of an upcoming Christmas Suite of products. You can see that card here. Today’s card uses more products from that gorgeous suite!
Here’s my card:
Here’s the information for the soon to be released products I used in this card:
- Peaceful Garden 12″ x 12″ Glimmer paper (blue, dark gray, soft green) – #165929
- Peaceful Garden 12″ x 12″ DSP (Basic Beige, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea – #165917
- Peace on Earth Stamp Set – #165918 & Peace on Earth Die Set – #165924
- This will be available as a bundle – #165925
- Hues of Blue self-adhesive flowers – # 165930
- Misty Moonlight Silver-Edged Ribbon – #165931
Measurements:
- Trim a piece of Cloud Cover cardstock to 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
- Trim a piece of the dark gray (really looks like Secret Sea to me) glimmer paper to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
- HINT: I cropped the sentiment banner mat from the center of this piece of glimmer paper; once adhered no one will see the hole in the center of the glimmer paper
- As with all other SU! glimmer papers, this DSP doesn’t shed glitter, but it is easier and neater to trim if you do it with the back side of the DSP facing up
- Next, trim a piece of the doves Peace on Earth DSP to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
- Trim a piece of the same DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
- Punch a 1-inch circle from a piece of coordinating DSP for the envelope seal
- Run the circle through a XYRON create-a-sticker to create the seal
- I was able to use scrap white cardstock for the sentiment banner and dove
- Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
- OPTIONAL: trim a piece of DSP to 3/4 by 4 inches to adhere to the bottom of the white cardstock on the inside of the card
- Cut a length of ribbon to 5 inches, and another one to 4 inches for the bow
Assembly:
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
Colors Used:
Supplies Used:
In addition to the Peace on Earth Suite Products, I used the following:
Kits Collection
Maritime Moments Kit:
Let your creativity set sail with the Maritime Moments Kit. Drift in the soothing watercolors and costal imagery of these cards that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, twine, and a stamp set of nautical images, this kit comes with everything you need to make cards for your favorite sailors.
DETAILS
– Makes 6 cards: 2 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4.3″ x 5.5″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Pecan Pie, Pool Party
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
Here’s the unboxing video:
Beautiful Blues Kit:
Product detail
Craft timeless handmade cards for sharing messages of friendship, support, and sympathy with the Beautiful Blues Kit. This all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need to create nine lovely cards featuring hand-painted floral designs and a palette of soothing blues.
DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy
– Also available in French
Here’s the unboxing video:
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.
Again, thank you for stopping by!
