CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Christmas Wishes (DTC #221)

Join us for the second round of "Christmas in July" paper crafting fun at Double Trouble Challenge #221. This biweekly challenge begins on Monday, July 20, 2026, and ends on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at noon Eastern Time.

Please note: I chose to use the first sketch for Challenge #220, so I am using the second sketch for this Challenge #221. Be sure to review the DTC and TSOT guidelines before creating your card.

The sketch is below. My interpretation of the sketch varies from the original, but I liked the result.

Following is a summary of how I incorporated Trouble Maker's 3-2-1 Recipe ingredients into my card.

INCLUDE AT

LEAST 

3 Colors of My Choice

Pink, Aqua, and Silver were my choices.

2 Layers 

(Card Base does not count.)

There are at least three layers adhered to the card base.

1 Holiday Sentiment

I selected a holiday sentiment in a silver font.

OPTIONS

 Twisted Sister's optional twist is to step away from traditional Christmas colors. Pink and aqua are not traditional. 

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #700, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, July 21, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge. 

 

Optional Alternate Challenge

Be sure to visit the Jingle Belles website and consider entering your card into their "Unicorn" challenge. Their Inspiration Board is below:

Be sure to browse the Double Trouble Blog #221 to view the cards made by the Design Team.

Thank you for stopping by!

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White, Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, and Silver 

Patterned Paper: Digi Doodle Studio Ink 'n Splatter Collection ("Summer Breeze"); Echo Park Winter Magic Collection ("Blizzard Animals")

Die: Honey Bee "Large Snowflakes"

Sentiment Label: Paper Rose Christmas Sentiment Sheets (silver)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape

Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")