Challenge #132: ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS with the Optional Twist…PEPPERMINT TWIST 🍬 🍭

 Welcome Christmas Crafters! It is the first of the month and time for our new challenge! I hope that you and your families are happy and well!

 

While Christmas may still be a long way off, it is never too early to get started on all the Christmas and other December Holiday cards you are going to need when December finally rolls around!

 

If you are new to this unique challenge, you can find out the impetus behind why I created it under the Introductions tab and all the details you need to know in order to participate, by checking out the Challenge Details tab (both tabs located at the top of the blog). For your convenience, a summary of the most important rules can be found in the right sidebar under the heading Basic Rules Summary.

Right now, it is time to get down to the business of our latest challenge. Here is what you need to know...

 

Challenge #132

  ANYTHING GOES with the 

Optional Twist: PEPPERMINT TWIST 🍬 🍭

Our theme, as always, is ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS (or in celebration of other December holidays). If you want to challenge yourself, you can always follow our optional twist of PEPPERMINT TWIST. This theme bursts with sugary sweetness. Experiment with classic peppermint swirls, candy-cane stripes, and other sweet peppermint themed treats. Use playful colour palettes by combining bold reds and snowy whites or by opting for soft pastels for a fresh twist. You could add some glossy accents, or use layered die-cuts to mimic candy texture. Finish off your card with a fun "minty fresh" sentiment to tie it all together. With a little twist and a lot of sweetness, your project is sure to look good enough to eat!

Keep in mind though, that you don't need to follow the twist to link up your cards and earn a free paper each month or for a chance to win your choice of TWO Christmas or Winter themed mini kits of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. Following the twist is simply for fun and to challenge yourself if you'd like. 

Here is a preview of March's paper for those adding TWO cards to this month's link up:

 

Now check out what the Sleigh Belles came up with to inspire you. Helen will be joining during the midway. Clicking on  Susan's name will take you to her individual blog where you can check out the specific details for this wonderful card.

 

 

So what are you waiting for? It is time to link up your Christmas and other holiday cards for March! 

 

Please remember that this is a CARDS ONLY link up. While we've had some lovely tag entries, ornaments and other creative projects in the past, we've sadly had to disqualify them.

Please join us again on March 15th, for our midway post when the Merry Maidens will be here to share their awesome cards. If everything goes according to plan, another outstanding winner announcement will be posted before month's end as long as I can pull it off. Other special posts may be published throughout the month. 

We look forward to seeing you participate!

Link Up Below:
Cards for this challenge will be accepted from 6:00 p.m. (18:00 hrs), March 1st until 11:59 p.m. (23:59 hrs), March 31st, 2026 (all times listed are in Eastern Time).  Please click the 'Challenge Details' tab at the top of the page above for all the rules and details. Maximum 10 entries.