Cheers! | Daring Cardmakers Challenge

Morning all!

There’s a brand-new challenge over on the Daring Cardmakers blog today, where Joanne has challenged us to raise a glass/cup of our favourite tipple.

Well, I am most partial (in cooler months – aka July 2024) to a hot chocolate with all the works. Especially a Black Forest hot chocolate!

And I am continuing on my Christmas in July crafting odyssey, so here’s what I made:

Christmas card inspiration with Pretty Pink Posh Winter Mug

Stamps: The Stamp Market – Tis the Season
Dies: The Stamp Market – Tis the Season, Lawn Fawn – Stitched Snowflakes, Pinkfresh Studio – Notched Corner Frame, Pretty Pink Posh – Winter Mug, The Greetery – Ribbon Maker Large Scallops, Waffle Flower – Poinsettia Cluster
Stencil: Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Snowflakes

Christmas card inspiration with Pretty Pink Posh Winter Mug

I actually started out this card with the card base already covered in the pink cardstock that I’d previously blended with subtle pink Layered Snowflakes using the stencils from Pretty Pink Posh. I’d also already stuck the Notched Corner Frame down on it too – and at some point I’s abandoned the card and it was sitting in my “to use” bin on my desk until this challenge came alone.

So I grabbed a few more items from that bin, namely the Waffle Flower Poinsettia Cluster foliage that didn’t end up getting used for their release, and the Ribbon Maker Large Scallops border.

Once I’d cut and ink blended the Winter Mug elements that I wanted to use, it was just a matter of adding a fitting sentiment to the card and some finishing touches with Stitched Snowflakes from Lawn Fawn and some clay accents to the centres. 🙂

Fair warning, I think my Christmas in July projects will continue for a bit longer. lol

Make sure you check out the projects from the rest of the team here, and play along if you can!

Happy crafting!


The Stamp Market - Tis the Season stamps (r)
The Stamp Market – Tis the Season stamps (r)
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Tis the Season dies (r)
The Stamp Market – Tis the Season dies (r)
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MISC
Lawn Fawn - Stitched snowflakes dies
Lawn Fawn – Stitched Snowflakes dies
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AZ (UK) | SBC | SHC (UK)
Pinkfresh Studio - Notched Corner Frame dies
Pinkfresh Studio – Notched Corner Frame dies
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MISC | SBC
Pretty Pink Posh - Winter Mug dies
Pretty Pink Posh – Winter Mug dies
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MISC | SBC
The Greetery - Ribbon Maker Large Scallops die
The Greetery – Ribbon Maker Large Scallops die
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SHC (UK) | TG
Waffle Flower - Poinsettia Cluster die
Waffle Flower – Poinsettia Cluster die
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SBC | SHC (UK)
Pretty Pink Posh - Layered Snowflakes stencils
Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Snowflakes stencils
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MISC
Altenew - Dark Chocolate dye ink
Altenew – Dark Chocolate dye ink
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MISC
Lawn Fawn - Merman ink pad
Lawn Fawn – Merman ink pad
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SHC (UK)
Lawn Fawn - Peacock ink pad
Lawn Fawn – Peacock ink pad
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SHC (UK)
The Stamp Market - Blush Pink ink pad
The Stamp Market – Blush Pink ink pad
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MISC
Versafine - Onyx Black ink pad
Versafine – Onyx Black ink pad
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AZ (UK) | SBC | SHC (UK)
Concord & 9th - Tidepool cardstock
Concord & 9th – Tidepool cardstock
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C&9 | SBC | SHC (UK)
Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock
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AZ (UK) | MISC | SBC
PTI - Sweet Blush cardstock
PTI – Sweet Blush cardstock
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MISC
Simon Says Stamp - Ivory cardstock
Simon Says Stamp – Ivory cardstock
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MISC
Simon Says Stamp - Lipstick Red cardstock
Simon Says Stamp – Lipstick Red cardstock
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MISC
Tim Holtz - Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy
Tim Holtz – Distress Glitter – Clear Rock Candy
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Bearly Art - Precision Craft Glue
Bearly Art – Precision Craft Glue
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Lawn Fawn - Stamp shammy cleaner
Lawn Fawn – Stamp shammy cleaner
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SBC | SHC (UK)
Mini MISTI stamping tool
Mini MISTI stamping tool
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MISC | SBC
MISTI stamping tool
MISTI stamping tool
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SBC
Waffle Flower - 6.5 x 8.5 Grip Mat
Waffle Flower – 6.5 x 8.5 Grip Mat
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SBC | SHC (UK)
Craft blending brushes
Craft blending brushes
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AZ (UK)
Waffle Flower - Shader Brush Size 1 - Double-Ended (Pack of 5)
Waffle Flower – Shader Brush Size 1 – Double-Ended (Pack of 5)
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SBC | SHC (UK)
Crafter's Companion - Gemini machine
Crafter’s Companion – Gemini machine
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Sizzix - Big Shot machine
Sizzix – Big Shot machine
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Sizzix - Sidekick machine
Sizzix – Sidekick machine
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Thermoweb iCraft - Purple tape for die-cutting - 1 1/2
Thermoweb iCraft – Purple tape for die-cutting – 1 1/2″
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AZ (UK)
Tim Holtz - Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi)
Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi)
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Tim Holtz - Tonic guillotine trimmer (small)
Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (small)
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AZ (UK) | SBC

2 responses to “Cheers! | Daring Cardmakers Challenge”

  1. Kathy avatar

    I love everything about this card! I was very tempted to get the Velvetiser out and make hot chocolate last week when it was way too chilly for my liking!

  2. Angelnorth avatar

    Great combination of dies Nat, love the cosy feel of this! And yes, hot chocolate is the perfect choice for July so far!

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