February 13, 2026

Guest Designer for 52 Christmas Card Throwdown February 2026 Colour Challenge - Gold & Black

Hello everyone.  I’m excited to be guest designing (GD) at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown (52CCT) for their GOLD & BLACK colour challenge. 


One of the designs in the Whimsy Stamps (WS) Champagne slimline paper pack was the starting point for my card.  I used a silhouette stamp set and a holy star die (unfortunately, both are discontinued/unavailable) to create this nativity scene.


The pattern paper was trimmed down to 4.25”.  Stamped the images with Versafine Onyx Black ink then heat embossed with clear glitter embossing powder.  Stamped the sentiment on a A2 size black panel with VersaMark ink next and heat embossed with gold embossing powder.  Die cut the star from gold glitter paper, then assembled the card onto a black card base to finish. 


I want to thank the 52CCT team for having me GD.  Please note affiliate links were used when possible in this post, so if you click on a link or two, I will get a small compensation at no extra cost to you… your support is appreciated.  Thank you for dropping by. 

15 comments:

Fabiola said...

magnifique création Trina, élégante et pleine de spiritualité, merci d'être notre guest designer cette semaine chez 52CCT, biz

Cathy said...

Stunning design Trina! Cathy x

Deborah Wheeler said...

That is absolutely beautiful, Trina! Great to have you guesting with us at 52CCT

Deanne Saunders said...

Gorgeous card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Bonnie said...

This is beautiful, Trina! That paper is perfect to show the star's glow and highlight the silhouette of the holy family! Congratulations on your Guest Design spot!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just stunning, Trina - love your Nativity; it just glows!! Congrats on GD!!

Dotty Jo said...

What a wonderful Nativity scene, Tina. A real showstopper of a card for your GDT slot and no mistake. Thanks for sharing at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge where Carol and I are playing Christmas sing-along, Jo x .

Darlene said...

Just stunning! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons & Love Those Pretty Papers challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Four Seasons Co-Owner
LTPP Co-Owner

Lisa Elton said...

Beautifully done, Trina! What an amazing card!

Christine said...

Beautiful Nativity scene Trina xx

Julia Aston said...

Your DP is stunning and perfect for your lovely silhouette Nativity Trina! Love this! Julia xx

Angelnorth said...

Perfect DP for this elegant design. Perhaps because my mum was a primary school teacher though, my instant reaction to Christmas song for this was “Away in a Manger”!

cm said...

Trina, your Nativity card is gorgeous; perfect pairing with O Holy Night as a Christmas Hymn. Thrilled you joined us at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge.
hugs~carol (Guest Designer)

Valentina B said...

Trina, thank you for joining us as a Guest Designer at 52CCT. You deserved this! You created such a gorgeous and precious nativity scene! I absolutely love it, it's so magnificent. And the idea with the paper and gold star with a black background is stunning! Really beautiful done. Come back and join us at our new challenge. Valentina DT

Maria said...

Oh, how pretty!! Perfect paper for the background! I love everything about your Christmas card, well done!!