The beautiful card featured here was created by Jennifer Ingle for the Pink & Main Challenge Team. Her design showcases a magical winter scene paired with soft purple and blue tones, proving how impactful a Purple Blue Winter Card can be when color takes center stage. The shaker element adds movement and sparkle, while the layered die cuts and adorable character bring the card to life.

How to Join the Pink & Main December Challenge

Getting involved is easy, and you can enter as many times as you like.

Challenge Rules:

• Pink & Main products must be used

• Cards must be new and created specifically for this challenge

• Use winter-inspired purple and blue colors (any shades welcome)

• Multiple entries are allowed

How to Enter:

• Add your card to the Inlinkz link-up at the bottom of the Pink & Main challenge post, or

• Upload your card to the December Challenge Album in the Pink & Main Creations Gallery Facebook Group

Prize: One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Pink & Main store credit

Deadline: Wednesday, January 7 at 11:59pm ET
The winner will be announced with the next challenge blog post.

Whether you go whimsical, elegant, or playful, this is the perfect opportunity to experiment with color and show off your creativity. Pull out your Pink & Main supplies, create a Purple Blue Winter Card, and join the December Challenge for a chance to win.

Merry Christmas my friends!

Naughty or nice, you deserve a little crafty joy. Grab your favourite back issues and fill your holiday season with inspiration from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.

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Our Scrap Shotz holiday giveaway is here, and we’re so excited to celebrate the season with a festive prize bundle you are going to love! Creative Scrapbooker Magazine has teamed up with the amazing team at Scrap Shotz to bring one lucky winner a Simple Stories Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas prize package overflowing with cheerful holiday crafting goodies.

Prize Package Includes:
Simple Stories Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection

– 12×12 Collection Kit
– 6×8 Paper Pad
– Bits & Pieces Ephemera Pack
– Journal Bits Ephemera Pack
– Foam Stickers
– Chipboard Stickers
– Decorative Brads Pack
– Sticker Book
– Washi Tape Set
– Glossy Enamel Dots
– Enamel Dot Sheet
– Page Pieces Kit
– Sticker Sheets
– Tags / Cut-Apart Sheets

SN@P! 6×8 Red Flipbook
SN@P! Pocket Pages / Page Protectors
Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops
Ranger Distress Embossing Powder
Clear snow globe ornament bottle

Whether you love creating layouts, cards, or holiday memory albums, this festive bundle has everything you need to craft your way through the season.

Contest closes Friday, Dec 12th at midnight MST.

CLICK HERE to enter your name into the giveaway!

Good luck my friends!

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The layout features warm festive tones, layered banners, holiday icons, and classic Christmas paper designs — all brought together using the Magic of Christmas Paper Pack, stickers, shimmer accents, and simple layering techniques that make your photos shine.

Brenda’s layout uses:
Magic of Christmas Paper Pack, Magic of Christmas Stickers, Caramel Solid Cardstock, Bright White Solid Cardstock, Cranberry Solid Cardstock, Gold Shimmer Paper, Gold Metallic Dual-Tip Pen, Black Micro-Tip Pen, 12-inch Trimmer, Rhythm Blade, Micro-Tip Scissors, Repositionable Tape Runner, Foam Squares Variety Pack, and Zero Centering Ruler.

You’ll learn how to:
• Build a crisp base using white and striped papers
• Layer shimmer accents and foliage strips for texture
• Create perfectly placed photo mats
• Add decorative touches with stickers and gold pen details

Head to the Creative Memories blog to see every measurement, step, and supply link.
You’ll find the complete walkthrough, close-ups, and even more Magic of Christmas inspiration.

Happy holiday scrapbooking!

Thank you for visiting the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine blog! As we celebrate 20 incredible years of inspiring makers across the world, we’re down to the final remaining back issues of our print magazine. If you’re missing an issue—or love collecting them—now is the perfect time to complete your Creative Scrapbooker shelf. Once these last copies are gone, they’re truly gone for good.

Browse and purchase remaining back issues HERE!
Thank you for being part of our creative community!

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In her post on the Art Impressions Blog, Jami shares that years ago her family owned a horse named Kalem, the sweetest boy with the gentlest personality. When she saw this stamp set, she knew instantly that she wanted to paint the horse to resemble him — and the result is pure holiday magic.

To create her scene, Jami stamped the image in black archival ink, then painted it with Tombow markers (969, 947, 977, 856, N65, 723, 526, 177, 565). She finished the piece with snow accents, glitter, rhinestones, and a festive wreath. For extra texture, she added a seam-binding bow, pearls, and used the 5853 Christmas Magic paper pack for a classic holiday background.

Want to see more photos and designs by Jami?
Visit the Art Impressions Blog to read her entire post and gather inspiration for your next holiday card!

HAPPY getting ready for the big day SEASON my friends!

Thank you for visiting the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine blog! As we celebrate 20 incredible years of inspiring makers across the world, we’re down to the final remaining back issues of our print magazine. If you’re missing an issue—or love collecting them—now is the perfect time to complete your Creative Scrapbooker shelf. Once these last copies are gone, they’re truly gone for good.

Browse and purchase remaining back issues HERE!
Thank you for being part of our creative community!

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Jennifer created her project using the Pink & Main Nutcracker Kisses stamp set, colouring the charming characters with beautiful OLO Marker blends and choosing a more traditional holiday palette. The result? A festive card full of personality, sweetness, and old-world Christmas charm!

About This Month’s Challenge

Pink & Main’s November theme is simply: Christmas!
Nutcrackers, elves, candy canes, wreaths, nativity scenes, snowy landscapes — if it celebrates the holiday season, it’s perfect for this challenge.

Here’s what you need to know:

Updated Challenge Rules

• Must feature Pink & Main products

• NEW cards only — created specifically for this challenge

• Enter as many times as you want

• Two ways to submit:
  Add your card to the Inlinkz button on the Pink & Main blog
  Or upload to the November album in the Pink & Main Creations Gallery Facebook Group

• Prize: a $25 Pink & Main store credit!

• Deadline: Wednesday, December 10 at 11:59pm ET

• One random winner will be selected and announced in the next challenge post.

Time to Get Crafty!

Head over to the Pink & Main Blog to:
See the full challenge details
Check out what the Challenge Team created
Upload YOUR Christmas card and join the fun

This is a wonderful chance to share your creativity, support a favourite brand, and maybe even win a gift card for more Pink & Main goodies!

Visit the Pink & Main Blog to enter the Christmas Cardmaking Challenge!

Let the holiday crafting begin!

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It’s time for another GIVEAWAY, and this week we’re excited to partner with Simply Stated Design for an incredible holiday prize. Get ready for the Simply Stated Advent Giveaway, featuring their magical 25 Day Christmas Advent Calendar valued at over $200.

This festive crafting experience is designed to inspire your creativity all December long. Every day from 1 to 25, you’ll open a sealed, numbered envelope or bag, each filled with a brand-new paper crafting surprise.

What’s Inside the Simply Stated Advent Giveaway

This beautifully curated Advent Calendar is packed with everything you need to craft your way through the holiday season, including:

• Six fully designed holiday project kits

• Step-by-step instructions and photos

• Coordinated 12×12 patterned and solid papers

• 8.5×11 journal sheets

• 6×6 papers in festive prints

• Ephemera packs

• Over 200 embellishments

• Layout kits and card kits

• A sturdy, gift-ready pizza-style box

By Christmas morning, you’ll have completed six festive projects and built an entire holiday-themed paper collection.

Contest closes Friday, November 21st at midnight MST.

CLICK HERE to enter your name into the giveaway!

Good luck my friends!

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Here is the Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Create Your Journal Pages

Die cut pages from Backgrounds Volume 3 using the Build a Journal die set.
Cut thin cardboard strips and adhere them behind the page edges for raised dimension.
Punch binding holes through both layers to ensure alignment.

2. Add Metallic Edges

Ink the edges using an embossing pad.
Sprinkle Copper Ultra High embossing powder and heat set for a rich, molten finish.

3. Bind With a Japanese Stitch

Use the punched holes to bind the journal with a handsome Japanese Stitch.
Scan this QR code for a full video tutorial

4. Distress Your Ribbon & Packing Tape

Drip sepia, rust, and rose gold alcohol inks onto ribbon and packing tape.
The ribbon will be used on the cover; the tape can add character to interior pages.

5. Build the Cover Layers

Place cheese cloth and your inked ribbon along the bound edge of the cover.
Use a paper distresser to roughen the page edges for a vintage, worn look.

6. Add Golden Texture

Mix transparent gloss paste with Antique Gold Silk Microfine Glitter.
Apply through Journal Stencil 9 to create shimmering, textured designs.

7. Add Crackle Detail

Apply Platinum Crackle Texture Paste through the grid stencil for a second layer of tactile interest.

8. Splatter With Black Paint

Dilute black acrylic paint with a little water.
Using a fan brush, splatter across the cover for artistic contrast.
Shield any areas you want to keep clean using paper towels.

9. Add Festive Embellishments
– Stamp and die cut the hat image from Deck the Halls.
– Emboss with clear powder for crisp shine.
– Add a sentiment from Journal Phrases 6.
– Accent with text blocks from Backgrounds Volume 3.
– Layer die-cut flowers, embossed gold cardstock, and a small tab with an eyelet.
– Finish with a rhinestone in each flower center.

Assemble everything and enjoy your completed Magical Season Journal—a beautiful handcrafted treasure for the holidays.

Here is the complete supply list
Elizabeth Craft Designs
2292 Build a Journal
2295 Book of Christmas Square
CS428 Journal Phrases 6
CSD426 Deck the Halls Stamp & Die Set
C035 Backgrounds Volume 3
S058 Journal Stencils 9
606 Silk Microfine Glitter: Antique Gold

Other Supplies
WOW! Embossing Powder Metallic: Copper Ultra High
WOW! Embossing Pad
Tonic Paper Distresser
Ranger Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks: Sepia, Rose Gold, Rust
Ranger Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint: Black
Finnabair Texture Paste: Platinum Crackle
Ribbon
Cheese Cloth
Cardboard

Have a wonderful week my friends!

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Today we are sharing the complete four page Styrofoam Stamping article by Karen Ellis in photo format. This project highlights mixed media, handmade Christmas cards, shrink plastic charms, and festive table settings that you can recreate with simple tools. Karen shows how easy it is to carve Styrofoam, stamp on paper or fabric, and create affordable holiday gifts with texture and colour.

If you enjoy classic techniques, vintage inspiration, and the charm of printed crafting ideas, you will love owning our back issues. Our Winter 2011 issue includes winter layouts, denim themed inspiration, bold gold ideas, Christmas cards, travel pages, and more. Supplies are limited, and once they sell out, they will not return.

Scroll down to view the full article. Then visit our store to claim the back issues you want before they disappear.
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Full Styrofoam Stamping Article from Winter 2011
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Why You Should Buy Back Issues Now
Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is closing, and our back issues are almost gone. Crafters often tell us these magazines feel like keepsakes. Every issue holds seasonal ideas, step by step tutorials, new techniques, and crafting stories that shaped our creative community for almost 20 years.

If you enjoyed this look at Styrofoam stamping ideas, you will find even more inspiration inside the full Winter 2011 issue.
Treat yourself. Build your collection. Celebrate our creative history.

Shop available back issues now.
Buy them before they are gone forever.

Have a wonderful day my friends!

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Whether you’re crafting Christmas cards or celebrating snowy days, the Pink & Main Snowman Friends Dies and Winter Wishes Dies are must-have sets for your collection. Add a touch of sparkle, layer up your die cuts, and bring the joy of winter to your crafting table!

Visit the Pink & Main Online Store today!

There is a soft snowfall in my neck of the woods today! Perfect for Christmas Card crafting!
Enjoy!

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