New Year Rosettes

Ring in 2026 with a festive handmade touch!  Judy here with  a New Year Rosettes project for CutCardStock.These are a fun and elegant way to add sparkle to your holiday décor.  You can use them as table centerpieces, party picks, or photo-prop accents. Created with shimmering metallic cardstock and layered rosettes from CutCardStock, this project brings together all the glitz and glamour we love about New Year’s Eve.

Materials

DCS Gold Glitter Heavyweight Cardstock

Bright Foil 10 pt Silver Cardstock

Stardream Metallic Onyx 105 lb CardStock

Patterned Papers

Circle, word & number dies

Firework stamps, Versamark, embossing powder

Score board

Glue, low temp glue gun & glue sticks, double sided tape

Dowels

Die Cutting

Die cut circles, 1 large and 1 medium size using Gold Glitter, Silver and Black cardstock.

Rosettes

Cut 3 strips of 1 3/4 x 12 inch pattern paper for each rosette.

Score every 1/2 inch along the 12 inch side of each strip. Accordion fold. 

Cut 2 small circles for each rosette.

Assemble

Adhere 3 strips end to end with double sided tape to form a circle. Squeeze the circle together tightly and glue small circle to center on each side.

Add Embellishments to the medium size circles. 

Adhere the rosette pieces to the large circles. Layer the medium size, embellished circles over the rosettes. 

Glue dowels to each rosette.

Each rosette features its own celebratory element—fireworks, glittered accents, and a bold “2026”—all anchored in a small arrangement that’s easy to customize for your own party theme or color palette.

Rosettes are one of my favorite projects because they look impressively detailed but are incredibly beginner-friendly. Once you get the hang of scoring, folding, and assembling the layers, you can mix and match shapes, textures, and sentiments to create endless variations.

Whether you’re hosting a big celebration or keeping things cozy at home, these New Year Rosettes are a charming way to welcome a fresh start. Cheers to creativity, sparkle, and a fabulous year ahead!

Join us over on the CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with CutCardStock for more inspiration. And check out our CutCardStock YouTube Channel too!

 And even more inspiration can be found on the CutCardStock Creative Blog.

December Challenge @ Morgan's ArtWorld

It's time for this month's challenge at Morgan's ArtWorld!

The theme is 

ANYTHING GOES

You can enter using any images from any company.

My inspiration card was created with

1920's Regency Christmas

I went super simple with my design.

The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

She is popped onto a pretty patterned paper with foam tape.

I stamped and heat embossed my sentiment before framing with an oval die cut.

A pretty die cut border is added to the top of the card.

I hope you join us this month and thanks for stopping by!

 

Have a HoHoHomazing Christmas! - Festive Card Inspiration

Today I’m sharing a sweet and festive Christmas card featuring

one of the new Mabel Holiday Printable Bundles from 

Polkadoodles!

Mabel Festive Wishes

I had so much fun bringing this design to life with classic holiday colors,

lots of layering, and a touch of sparkle!
For the background, I used a red-and-green striped paper from the bundle. 

It is matted with green card stock and adhered to red glitter card stock on the card base.

 I then added a scalloped stitched frame in deep green to anchor the focal point.

The star of the card is "Mabel", all dressed up for Christmas in her polka-dot dress, 

cozy boots, and a gorgeous flower crown.

 I colored her in warm, soft tones to match the vintage feel of the paper. 

To complement her floral crown, 

I tucked in a cluster of poinsettias and holly leaves in the upper corner,

 which is pussycat from another of the papers included in the bundle.

—perfect for adding dimension and seasonal charm.

The playful sentiment, “Have a HoHoHomazing Christmas!”, also from the bundle,

ties everything together and adds a fun, cheerful touch.

A few pearls in the upper corner finish the design and add just the right pop of shine.
This card was such a joy to create, and I hope it brings a little extra holiday cheer your way!

Happy crafting! 🎄✨

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Linking up to:

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas

Stamping Sensations - Christmas

Dragonfly Dreams - Feminine

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas/ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Penguin Shadow Box Card

Hey there! Judy V here sharing a fun and festive penguin shadow box card featuring the cutest little penguins. They are from the Sliding By Stamp & Die Bundle for Pajama Crafter Stamps! This project is full of winter charm, dimensional layers, and personality, thanks to these bundled-up buddies enjoying a snowy day.

I started by creating a shadow box frame with a metallic blue cardstock paired with a bold silver scalloped layer. The shine of the metallic frame adds the perfect touch of holiday sparkle without overpowering the scene.

Inside the shadow box, I built a playful winter landscape with gently rolling snowbanks. The backdrop is one of the flashcards from Christmas Wishes Flashcards, which I foiled.

The star of the show, of course, is the penguin trio! One penguin is happily ice-fishing. The second is enjoying a sled ride. And, the third is ice skating! Each was colored with markers, die cut and popped up for dimension.

To finish off the card, I added a simple white snowflake on the corner.

This Penguin Shadow Box Card is fun to make. It's also a wonderful keepsake for anyone who loves interactive or dimensional designs. Perfect for sending warm holiday cheer!

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Linking up to:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - ATG

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas

Try It On Tuesday - Snowflakes

Unicorn Challenge - Christmas/Winter

A Cut Above - ATG w/at least 1 die cut

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas

Stamping Sensations - Christmas

Creative Creases - ATG with fun fold

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas/ATG

Craft Rocket Challenge - Christmas/Winter

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafts Galore Challenge - ATG

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Die Cut Divas - Critters + die cuts

Daisy Chain Challenges - Christmas/Winter

The Creative Crafters - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Happy Thanksgiving Fox Card

Today I’m sharing a warm and cozy Thanksgiving card featuring this adorable fox from 

Conie Fong Art & Design. 

Autumn Fox Kitty Pumpkins Bundle

4 Images are included in this bundle

Title 1: Autumn Kitty Pumpkins - With Scarf
Title 2: Autumn Kitty Pumpkins
Title 3: Autumn Fox Pumpkins With Scarf
Title 4: Autumn Fox Pumpkins

I had so much fun bringing this sweet character to life with rich autumn shades.

The background is layered with textured, lace-style patterned paper, and I framed the focal panel with a stitched oval die cut that highlights the bold “Happy Thanksgiving” sentiment. 

For a touch of shine, I added metallic leaves tied with twine along 

the top corner and finished the design with a few coordinating embellishments.

This card captures everything I love about fall—warm colors, playful critters, and a festive holiday message. I hope it brings you a little seasonal joy and inspires your next autumn craft!

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Linking up to:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

A Place to Start - Something New Twist (new digi)

The Neglected Stuff Challenge - ATG w/something old (dazzles stickers)

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/ Thank You Twist

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Die Cut Divas - Critters w/a die cut

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

If You give a Crafter a Cookie - photo prompt

A Little Christmas Magic with Jolly Jack

Today I’m sharing a fun and festive card featuring the new

Jolly Jack Christmas Digi Stamp from Digi Doodle Studios. 

This little cutie, all bundled up in a fluffy Santa hat 

and cuddling a sweet reindeer friend, 

instantly brings a smile—and the perfect dose of holiday cheer!

I colored the digi with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

To create the card, I layered bold red and black cardstock with

coordinating patterned papers full of wintery trees and snowflakes. 

The rich color palette really helps the characters pop, 

especially against the playful black background. 

I finished the design with an oval sentiment that reads “A little Christmas magic just for you,” which is included with the stamp and ties everything together beautifully.

I love how warm and cozy this card feels.

Perfect for sending joy across the miles this Christmas season. 

If you’re looking for a cheerful winter image to craft with, Jolly Jack is a must-try!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - Something New Twist (new digi stamp)

Dream Valley Challenge - 2 or More Patterned Papers

The Neglected Stuff Challenge - ATG w/neglected product (old patterned papers)

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Ornament Card

Time for me to share some inspiration for this month's

Polkadoodles Craft & Card Making Challenge.

 My project is an ornament shaped card with Christmas colors. 

Red, green and gold are classic Christmas colors, in my opinion, 

so thats what I used.

The ornament shape is die cut out of red glitter and a gold foil card stocks.

I die cut a smaller circle shape for the card center.

The poinsettias and sentiment were stamped from the 

Wonderful Christmas 4 x 8 Stamp Set.

I colored the poinsettias with Prismacolor pencils.

Gold "gem look" trim was added to complete my design.

 We'd love for you to join in the challenge.

The theme is 

ANYTHING GOES.