{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party - Merry! :)

 

Well......what's one more card!?! All this pretty stuff still out from all the cards I made this week were just screaming at me to make one more card for the {BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party!

Paper is from a prize I won some time ago, so not sure what brand....the sentiment/image is from RAM Stamps! Remember when I mentioned that I print an entire page so I have extra....this is what I meant! :)

Colored with KingArt Alcohol Markers. While I'm not 100% satisfied with the bow/ribbon behind the sentiment I was working against the rain and the night! LOL So I'll likely go back and fix it later, but wanted to get the pictures taken before it was too late!  I also followed {BYSHC} Sketch 44!

So this card makes it an UNEVEN 15!

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party - Merry (again!)

 Hello again! The {BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party is in the final days....be sure to get your entries in before the deadline to be eligible for one of the amazing prizes being offered by some amazing sponsors!

I'm back with another card from an awesome sponsor RAM Stamps!

When I print digital images, I print the entire page! That way I have extra! Well, after I looked at the website for the Christmas Merry link, I found a great card done by Maartje (DT member) and wanted to do something similar! 

I liked the variation of her coloring on the letters! That's what I was going for on this one! :) Again with the digital papers from Snowy Christmas, again leftovers from the other card I made using RAM products! Nothing goes to waste! :)

I colored the image with KingArt Alcohol Markers, cut the image using the Make A Tag Die Set from Unity Stamp Co., tied some natural twine from Timeless Twine around and tied a bow, added some foam adhesive and then added some NUVO Aqua Shimmer in Glitter Gloss! So sparkly!

Use coupon code GETCARDEDBYJENNI!

{BYSHC} Sketch 71 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Hello friends! Welcome to the {BYSHC} Sketch 71! Our sponsor this month is A Colorful Life Designs! 

My first card is a compilation of some scraps and leftover things! LOL If you have followed me at all in the past, you know that this is my thing! LOL The plaid paper is from RAM Stamps, the blue is the back of a birthday page! :) The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co., Ornaments Greetings.

I utilized the scallops and circles nesting dies from Unity for both circles, one of kraft and one of vellum. Added some enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs.

Please keep an eye out for the start of the {BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party which starts on the 17th!!!

{BYSHC} Spring into Christmas 2026 Linky Party - Happy Holidays

 Hi crafty friends! Another creation for the {BYSHC} Spring into Christmas 2026 Linky Party!

My card is what you could call a 3-for-1! Three sponsors...one card! :) A PSA to note on this one.... I stamped the image before I die cut. During the positioning on the die cutter the die shifted so it was off center :/ after I stomped my feet for a second....I took a deep breath and fixed the problem! :) Adding more embellishments! 

To begin, the blue patterned paper is a digital download from RAM (Rachel Ann Miller) Stamps. The entire printable pack is soooo cute! It's called Snowy Christmas. That's sponsor #1, the next sponsor shown is Taylored Expressions! Unfortunately, the stamp set is no longer available, but there are soooo many other cute sets available! This one is called Fluffy Friends - Holiday. And last but not least...the die cut circle is brought to you by Unity Stamp Co., the scallops and circle nesting dies.

I colored the image in with KingArt Alcohol Markers, popped the circle up with foam adhesive and gave it a teensy bit of distressing around the edges and a few flat sequins.  

I followed one of the {BYSHC} Sketches from a couple years ago.....Sketch 41!

Other helpful products that I used during creation:

MISTI

CutterBee scissors

Scotch ATG

Fiskars Titanium Non-stick scissors

My Amazon Favorite Craft Essentials!

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2025 Linky Party - Peace on Earth

 

Hey there and welcome back! All entries for the Christmas in July 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party should be submitted no later than 7/25/25 at Midnight!

My card features one of the amazing sponsors for our party.....RAM Stamps! Today I have chosen Snowy Christmas Digital Paper Pack and Woodland Snowman Digital Stamp. I colored the scene with Kingart Alcohol Markers, and followed the measurements for {BYSHC} Sketch 47! I attached the die cut square and the sentiment with foam adhesive and added some light blue enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs.

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2024 Linky Party - Silent Night

 Hello and welcome back! Today's card for the {BYSHC} Christmas in July 2024 Linky Party is another digital image from RAM Stamps!

I have again chosen the Nativity Scene Builder from RAM Stamps! 

This sweet set has the essential nativity participants! Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, angels, wise men, farm animals and of course a manger and stable! As I stated previously I just was enlightened that digital stamps are meant to be manipulated to create a scene and change sizes!! 

After resizing and positioning the items on my screen as I wanted, I printed this onto white 60# cardstock and die cut using the largest scallop and rectangle nesting die from Unity Stamp Co. I then distressed the edges with a little vintage photo ink blending. The angel and blessed family were printed separately and fussy cut. All were colored with Tombow brush markers and some white gel pen. I attached the angel and blessed family using some foam adhesive. 

Somewhat simple but still just as meaningful!

Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you soon!

psssst...discount code from RAM Stamps! CHRISTMAS50

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2024 Linky Party - Peace on Earth

 the Christmas in July {BYSHC} 2024 Linky Party is a great chance to build your stash of holiday cards so when December rolls around, there is no "panic" cardmaking at 1am! Believe me....I've done it! :)

The list of sponsors for this amazing party are listed on the {BYSHC} Blog post and are INCREDIBLE! Today I am featuring a couple of them....one is RAM Stamps! This scene is from the set called Nativity Scene Creator.

This sweet little scene was printed onto regular white 60# cardstock and die cut using the scallops and arches nesting die set from Unity Stamp Co. The manger and people were colored with alcohol markers and some white gel pen. I masked both the manger and people and then ink blended over the mask to create the background. I used a sketch #29 from {BYSHC} to create the cardbase. 

I have been using digital stamps for some time now....not forever, but not super recent either. Thank you to Crystal and all the others who informed me, after I asked, that digital stamps can be manipulated on several types of apps! I am finding an entirely new love of digital stamps now that I can move them around and resize them as I like! **GAME CHANGER**

So glad that I now have this knowledge, it will make creating with digital stamps that much more fun!!

Be sure to have your entries added before midnight on the 26th to be eligible for some amazing prizes!

pssst.....RAM Stamps has graciously provided us with a discount code: CHRISTMAS50

Spring into Christmas 2024 {BYSHC} Linky Party - Happy Christmas

 Hello again and TGIF! Today is the last day to enter the Spring into Christmas 2024 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

I have managed to make more cards! Not sure how I did it, but nonetheless....here is one of them!

I used a bunch of sponsors on this one! The sketch is from {BYSHC} #18
, the paper and image are from RAM Stamps, the sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co. and the enamel dots are from Gina Marie Designs! I printed the image (Holiday Birds) and then colored with alcohol markers. The papers I printed on regular cardstock and cut per the measurements on the sketch (pictured below). 

Don't delay in getting your projects posted as the link closes at midnight!

Sketch 44 - Last but not least!

 After a great week long Linky Party, BYSHC has a few more days with Sketch 44!

Our sponsor this month is RAM Stamps! This sweet penguin scene was printed, colored and fussy cut to create this sweet focal point!  All patterned cardstock is also digital from RAM Stamps!  The penguin set is called Christmas Penguins and the paper is called Snowy Christmas.

RAM Stamps has provided us with a discount code that is valid through the month of April!

Below is a visual of the sketch! There are still a few days left to get entered!

It's Spring into Christmas 2024 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

 Welcome Back to the BYSHC Spring into Christmas 2024 Linky Party! Today's card features one of our sponsors RAM Stamps!

The name of this digital set is called Woodland Snowman. I colored with some alcohol markers to somewhat coordinate with the paper pack that is also from RAM Stamps, called Snowy Christmas. This sweet scene was fun to color! This little girl and her snowman are just precious!

I also used some cut apart sentiment strips and scalloped and stitched dies from Unity Stamp Co, as well as some enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs. All of which are also sponsors!!

Be sure to check out day one to see the list of sponsors! You won't want to miss a chance to be the lucky recipient of a prize from one of these awesome people!!

I also have a discount code to use for 10% off! Enter GETCARDEDBYJENNI at checkout!

{BYSHC} Sketch 44

Welcome back and welcome to APRIL!! {BYSHC} sketch 44 is here! As was announced at the beginning of the year, each monthly sketch is going to be sponsored by one of our many friends! This month the sponsor is RAM Stamps! The prize this month will come from RAM Stamps in the form of a $20 gift card! To get you started on the RAM Stamp bandwagon.....they have provided us with a discount code! The graphic is at the bottom of my post!

This sweet image is called Holiday Birds. I thought this line of cute birds on a line was perfect to fit along with the current sketch! I colored with some alcohol markers. I only have two palettes so my colors are somewhat limited! :) The paper is also from RAM Stamps and it's called Snowy Christmas Digital Paper Pack. I added some clear plastic snowflakes (from the dollar store) and a sentiment strip from Unity Stamp Co.

Here is the sketch! It's good through the end of the month!

Our sponsor RAM Stamps has provided us with a discount code for 25% off!!

Also don't forget to stay tuned to our Facebook page for further information and announcements about our upcoming Spring into Christmas 2024 BYSHC Linky Party! It's only 2 weeks away!! The sponsor list is amazing and still growing!

We are in the home stretch! Sketch 40!

 And just like that it's December! If you have been following {BYSHC} all year long with our sketches, your Christmas card stash should be overflowing with goodness!!! This is the last sketch of the year!! All entries are due by December 31! Use it to either finish the cards that are going out this year, or to get a jump start on next year!

This digital image and papers are from Rachel Ann Miller (RAM) Stamps. RAM  Stamps is a sponsor of our linky parties! I received an email about a sale, went to the website and well here we are!! :) I purchased this cute "woodland snowman." The paper pack I purchased is called "snowy Christmas." I'm familiar with digital stamps, but this is a first with the digital paper pack!!  I started with a white cardbase, to that I added a piece of kraft cardstock (from Unity). I printed the image onto cardstock and colored with Tombow ABT Markers. The clouds were created using a cloud stencil from Unity and some distress ink blended over it. I then die cut it and another panel of kraft using the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from Unity. I turned the sketch on it's side to accommodate the image! Cut the two pieces of patterned paper to the measurements listed and then tied some white bakers twine around into a bow. I mounted the image over the twine using foam tape.  The sentiment was stamped directly to the patterned paper and is from Unity (small stuff Christmas). The enamel dots added are from Gina Marie Designs!

I love how sweet this turned out! Be sure to check out all the sponsors and my links for more information!

10% off at RAM Stamps with my code: GETCARDEDBYJENNI