TSOT Sketch #700 "Christmas in July"

Here is my card for Try a Sketch on Tuesday #700.  I happened to come across a sketch that was very similar to the TSOT sketch and it was a fun fold tutorial "Fun Fold Peek a Boo Card" at Creative Tree House (Robin).  So, went through my Christmas paperpacks for complimentary patterned paper and cut all the pieces as identified at the beginning of the tutorial. Once I had these cut I was able to create the fun fold within same time as tutorial.    

The Winter Wishes sticker with sentiment on the inside was perfect for the circle aperture and the add of the die cut pine cone needles was a "think it needs something more" and it was a great match with the patterned paper. 

Hop on over and join us at Try a Sketch On Tuesday and check out the Design Teams inspiration.  

Also entered at the Following Challenges: 

Creative Creases #117 "Anything Goes with a Fun Fold"  

A Cut Above "Anything Goes with a Die Cut"  

Love Those Pretty Papers July 2026 Challenge

Paper Rock Scissors July #18 Used paper 

The Neglected Stuff July Challenge Neglected: CTMH Christmas Paperpack

Christmas Crafts All Year Round "M, N, O" (Merry) 

 

CTMH Products unless otherwise specified:

Design Paper

     CTMH "Four Seasons - Winter"

     Sentiment was a Sticker from the same paper packet

Cardstock 

     CTMH Cranberry and White Daisy 

Dies

     Poppy 2535 "Pin Needle Shoots" 

     Scalloped Circle in Stash 

DTC Challenge 221 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" with TSOT #699

Here is my card for Double Trouble Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" with my interpretation of the required ingredients and added enhancements. 

3 Colors of Your Choice 

(Neutrals Do Not Count as one of the three choices, 

but neutrals can be used in addition to the colors of choice) 

Pink, Green and Blue Cardstock 

2 - Layers 

Bordered Background, Patterned Paper and Ornaments 

1 - Holiday Image

Ornament w/Merry Christmas Sentiment 

You can stop here... OR PLAY ALONG WITH

Thing 3's Optional Twist - Use 3 non-traditional Christmas colors 

Pink, Blue and Green, colors from Jingle Belles Unicorn Color Board

Thing 2's Optional Dare using TSOT Sketch #699 or #700

Chose to use Sketch #699

and

Alternate Challenge - Jingle Belles "Unicorn Inspiration Color Board" 

I chose to use Twisted Sister's optional twist to use non-traditional colors and          Double Dare's dare to use TSOT Sketch Challenge #699. My card will not be entered in TSOT challenge due to the backlinking rule but the sketch was my inspiration in combining the two challenges to show how easy it is to participant in both DTC and TSOT challenges.

Please hop on over and join us at Double Trouble's 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" and play along with our optional twist and dare while earning additional chances to our random draw. Check out the Design Teams inspirations, optional twists and dare and let us see what you create... hope to see you there.

Then hop on over to our sister challenge,Try a Sketch On Tuesday to check out the Design Teams inspiration, and you may want to consider using their sketch with our 3-2-1 recipe.

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Also entered at the Following Challenges:  (Check Christmas Challenges) 

A Cut Above "Anything Goes with a Die Cut"  

The Neglected Stuff July Challenge Neglected: CTMH Christmas Paperpack

Christmas Crafts All Year Round "M, N, O" (Merry, Ornaments) 

Jingle Belles "Unicorn Holiday" Color Challenge

From My Stash: 

Papers 

     CTMH Mix In Pack

Cardstock
     CTMH Pin, Blue and Green 

     CTMH Gold Glitter Paper  
Stamps
     CTMH D1629 "Just to Say" Sentiment stamps

Dies

     IO Die487-K "Patchwork Ornaments" 

     Pink & Fresh PF0038ES "Slim Stripes"

     Paper Smooches SED259 "Foliage 2" 
Inks/Pens  

     Memento London Fog Ink 

     White Gel Pen for Dots on Ornaments 
Other
     3D Thin Foam Tape 

     Gold Thread 

DTC Challenge #220 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" with TSOT #700

Here is my card for Double Trouble Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" with my interpretation of the required ingredients and added enhancements using the Try a Sketch on Tuesday #700. 

3 Colors of Your Choice 

(Neutrals Do Not Count as one of the three choices, 

but neutrals can be used in addition to the colors of choice) 

Pink Frame and Blue/Green Stripes

2 - Layers 

Border & Background-Sapphire Color, Pink Frame & Focal Sticker 

1 - Holiday Sentiment 

Merry Christmas 

You can stop here... OR PLAY ALONG WITH

Thing 3's Optional Twist 

Use stars and/or stripes - Used Striped Patterned Paper

Thing 2's Optional Dare using TSOT Sketch #699 or #700

biweekly challenge starts on July 7th 

Inspirated by TSOT #700  

Alternate Challenge - Jingle Belles "Stars & Stripes Forever"  

Used Striped Patterned Paper 

I chose to use Twisted Sister's optional twist to include some stripes and Double Dare's dare to use TSOT Sketch Challenge #700. My card will not be entered in TSOT challenge due to the backlinking rule but the sketch was my inspiration in combining the two challenges to show how easy it is to participant in both DTC and TSOT challenges.

Please hop on over and join us at Double Trouble, have fun with our 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" and play along with our optional twist and dare while earning additional chances to our random draw. Check out the DT inspiration and join us... hope to see you there.

If you included Twisted Sister's optional twist to use stars or stripes you can also enter your card at our alternate challenge at Jingle Belles. 

Then hop on over to our sister challenge,Try a Sketch On Tuesday to check out the Design Teams inspiration, and you may want to consider using their sketch with our 3-2-1 recipe.

Also entered at the Following Challenges:
Creative Knockouts #574 "Christmas in July" 

Christmas Crafts All Year Round "M, N, O" (Merry) 

Jingle Belles "Stars and Stripes Forever"

Sweet Stamping "Christmas in July" Anything

From My Stash: 

Papers 

     CTMH "Gnomes for Winter" included in Packet: 

         Stickers for Focal Point, and Banner 

         Fussy-Cut one of the Images from one of the Patterned Papers 

Cardstock
     CTMH Sapphire and White Daisy
Stamps
     CTMH D1629 "Just to say" 

Dies

     Scalloped Circles in stash 
Inks/Pens 

     Sapphire Black Ink 

Other
     3D Thin Foam Tape