Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Snow Much Fun! ~ Double D Challenges

Hello friends ~ Double D Challenges is closing out the year of 2025 with a new challenge, with the theme of "Santa and / or Snowman".
 
I have four cards to share with you, because I couldn't just stop at one.  I hope you don't mind.
 
I purchased the Simple Vintage Holly Jolly collection from Simple Stories after the holiday, last year.
 
There are so many cute snowman images and ephemera in this set, it's easy to come up with many designs.
 
I have lots of bits and bobs left over in this collection, so you can be sure to see more on my blog in the future.
But for now, I hope you'll stop by Double D Challenges to see more amazing designs from the talented team members and join in on the fun.
 
Here's the inspiration tile:
 
And here's what you could win when you play along:
 

 This is also my last post designing with DD Challenges.  I've made the big decision to step down from the team as life is getting busier and busier for me and I just don't spend the time in my craft room like I used to.
Darlene and Diane have been fantastic design team leaders!  My hope is that I'll stop by and play along with their challenges as time permits.  
Thanks to the entire team of designers for allowing me to be part of your amazing group this past 5 years.
 
ETA:  I'll be popping one of these cards into the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday ~ Annual Christmas Blog Hop 
 
May your Christmas season be blessed beyond measure.
  
Thanks for stopping by!


16 comments:

Donna Phelan said...

Way to go out with a BANG! Well done! Loving your gorgeous vintage style cards--no one makes them like you do! You will be missed, but as I said before--I can always find you! Merry Merry to you and yours, Birgit! xoxo

Diane said...

These are fabulous, the vintage Christmas decor is among my favorite, brings back lots of childhood holiday memories!! You and your beautifully designed cards will be missed my friend, we were lucky to have you for the last five years, but exciting things to come your way in the new year, we will still 'see' you around blogland I am sure!! Have a very Merry Christmas!!

Marcia Hill said...

I can totally see why your vintage loving heart HAD to have these papers, and all 4 cards are FABULOUS Birgit! I especially LOVE the jolly sweet faces on all the snowmen...totally making me smile this morning!! I'm sad to hear you're stepping down from the DD Challenge, but am in the same boat about less time in the craft room, so totally get why you're stepping down. You will be missed, but luckily I know where to find you!! Hugs dear friend!! :0)

Barb Finnical said...

Birgit, I absolutely love all of your cards. Snowman are so much fun, and the vintage feel of all of them is so cozy! Perfect for the holidays! You made a great purchase with that set from Simple Stories. Thanks so much for sharing your cards with us at Word Art Wednesday joining in our blog hop giveaway!

Darlene said...

WOW! These are all just AWESOME! LOVE the vintage vibes ... reminds me of our cards as a kid! Beautiful designs as always! Yes, you will certainly be missed at DD but I too 'know where you live lol' and will be visiting from time to time just to say Hello! Wishing you & your family a blessed Christmas and prayers for a safe & easy delivery in January! Bless you my friend ... I will miss you!! Merry Christmas!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh, my goodness gracious - these images are truly adorable, Birgit - LOve the dude on the old-timey sled with his Christmas tree!!
Only you can put these bits and bobs together so sweetly!
Thanks for inspiring us to play along at DD all these years!
=]

Barbara said...

Well done, these cheery rosy cheeked snowmen look great on all of these cards. They are truly making spirits bright and your vintage style is always amazing. Best wishes to you We'll see you soon as I look forward to pictures of your new grandchild. Merry Merry Christmas

Leslie Miller said...

You can make as many of these darling cards as you want and share them all at once! I'll never tire of looking at them. You use your papers and ephemera so well! Birgit, I feel like you'll always be part of the DD family. When you post, and I hope you will, I'll be right here. Hugs and Merry Christmas!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh... my... goodness!!! Those little snowmen are just the sweetest things. So vintagey and cute, Birgit. They remind me of a little plastic snowman I've had since I was a little girl! Thanks for the smiles, these are all delightful!

aussie aNNie said...

This is absolutely amazing and so beautifully designed! ♥

Lia said...

Birgit, your range of cards is so nice and funny! A great last blogpost for our challnges. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Lia xx

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my look at all those darling snowmen, they sure are too cute and just put a smile on my face, love the vintage feel of it all too, terrific collaging!!
Life does come along and change things doesn't it, wishing you all the best in all that keeps you busy, and will look forward to any creations you make :)

Vicki said...

Birgit, these vintage snowman holiday cards are so adorable! I love the traditional colors in this collection. The card collections allow for so many wonderful designs and always have left overs. I did the same with a Photoplay collection that I bought in July. I sure will miss your fabulous projects, not just the cards. Sending you good wishes and lots of happy time with family and your busy life. Would love to have you guest at ACA any time you are able. Just drop me a line. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your expanding family!!

Judy Woodland said...

You are a gal after my own heart with these wonderful collages. I have lately been addicted to doing these too, and I love all your elements. Really fun, you have NAILED the technique. LOVE these.

Anonymous said...

These darling vintage projects are so sweet, Birgit. So fun and whimsical. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely cards in our challenge at Word Art Wednesday. I've hope you've had the chance to complete the Blog Hop to be entered for the other prizes as well. Have a blessed Christmas.

Natalie said...

Your snowman cards are adorable! Thanks for participating in the Word Art Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop. Lots of fun prizes! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Happy New Year!