Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Star Fold Christmas Card

 I recently attended an Altenew Educator Workshop led by Liz Ortiz, and we created fabulous star-shaped fun fold cards! 

For my card, I followed Liz's instructions and measurements using silver metallic cardstock, white cardstock, and watercolor paper I had watercolored and sprayed with shimmer spray for the blue elements. I did some embossing to add more texture to the panels. Here are the products I used from Altenew: Poinsettia Layering Die Set, Winterberry Poinsettia 3D embossing folder, Perfect Poinsettias 3D embossing folder, Fancy Peace die, and Blessings stamp set. 

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Challenges I'm entering: 
Creative Creases Challenge: ATG with fun fold cards (I'm on the DT and entering just for inspiration)

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges: More Than One Fold (1/4; ends at the end of the month)

simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/: Stamp It (I stamped the Christmas sentiment on one side of the fun fold card) (1/5; ends 9/9/26)

The Paper Funday Challenges: ATG or option of following a sketch (1/6; ends at the end of the month)

Paper Rocks Scissors: ATG with paper and/or scissors (I used scissors to cut the foam tape on my project) (1/5; ends at the end of the month)

A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: ATG (ends at the end of the month)

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge: ATG with flowers as the focus (5/6; ends 9/12/26)

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Pink, Pearls and/or Sparkle (I have lots of sparkle on my card!) (1/3; ends at the end of the month)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog: ATG with option of Embossing (1/5; ends 10/15/26)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog: ATG Christmas (1/5; ends 10/15/26)

Love To Craft Challenge Blog: ATG (1/5; ends 10/15/26)

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags: ATG with shaped cards or tags (6/7; ends 9/20/26)

The Diva's that cut ....paper!: Reuse, recycle, repurpose: Rather than throwing away scraps of paper I made a mistake on (like when I get a smudge on a background or didn't stamp something clearly), I reuse the paper as die cuts I stack behind my sentiments dies like in this case where I have die cut an addtional 4 layers of scrap papers behind my "peace" die cut (1/4; ends at the end of the month)

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: ATG (2/3; ends at the end of the month)

Classic Design Challenge Blog: ATG with option to use die cuts (ends 9/12/26)

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round: R and S (I have silver cardstock and a star shape) (1/5; ends at the end of the month)

Allsorts challenge blog: I chose the ATG option this time (2/5; ends 9/11/26)

Can You Handle The Pressure?: ATG with embossing folders (3/3; ends 9/9/26)

simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/: Get in Shape (My card is a shaped card, so I hope that counts) (2/5; ends 9/7/26)

Peace On Earth Christmas: ATG Christmas (2/3; ends 9/3/26)

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Christmas (ends 9/2/26)

Word Art Wednesday: ATG (1/5 for the week; 1/10 for the challenge; ends 9/16/26)

 I'd like to leave a blessing for all the lovely visitors to my blog: 

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you;

The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6: 22-26












16 comments:

  1. Wow the dimension, what a great looking card! Thanks for linking up to our September challenge gallery at Die Cut Divas.

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  2. This is stunning Carrie, so elegant and complex! Glad you share your card with us at Allsorts challenge!

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  3. A super fold for your Winter card, many thanks for sharing at Allsorts challenge.

    B x

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  4. oh wow! This is stunning! Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts .

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  5. OH WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth & CYHTP challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Peace on Earth Co-Owner
    Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner

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    1. I appreciate your sweet comments on my entries, Darlene!

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  6. Wow, that's a very unique fold! Love all the shimmer, details and layers! Thank you for joining us at Beautiful Blossoms Challenge!

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous card. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.

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  8. Beautiful Christmas card with a great great design and lovely colours, thanks for sharing with us at Fab’n’Funky.

    Pat xx

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