Thursday, November 25, 2021

Bright Lights

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is CHRISTMAS DELIGHT.  This challenge will bring you one card closer to the big day!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Jan's Digi Stamps and the lucky winner will receive $6 gift certificate to spend in Jan's store!

I chose to work with Brighten the Holidays for this challenge.


I colored this adorable duo with Copic markers and in keeping with the Cheery and Bright sentiment, I chose papers from Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection by PhotoPlay.  I hope this card brightened your day and thanks so much for stopping by.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!


Challenges:
Mod Squad - Animal Themed Christmas .

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Merry Kissmas

 Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE.  What does that mean you ask?  We want you to make a card for someone special and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cutie, patootie image.  

Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles and the lucky winner will receive a special prize!

This darling image is Hollybobs Mistletoe.


I colored the image with Copic Markers and decided to leave him as CAS. I added some polka-dot paper to the bottom and stamped the sentiment in Versamark and used white embossing powder.  The sentiment is from the Big Holiday Wishes set by Simon Says  Stamp.


Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!


Challenges:
Make by Monday - Cute Christmas #162 .
Polkadoodles - ATG #47 .
The Paper Players - CAS #568 .

Monday, November 22, 2021

Happiness at Creative Sketchy Girls

 Welcome to our new Sketch Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is Digi Doodle Studios!


This image is Pumpkin Spice and I colored her with Copic markers in rich Autumn colors.  I used papers from my stash, Like Father like Son Collection by Fancy Pants Designs.  I put the layout together based on our sketch and added some leaves and a few pieces of sequins to finish it off.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!




Challenges
Digi Doodle Studios - ATG w/DDS Image .
Girlz Rebel Challenge - Color Combo & Autumn Leaves #9 .
The Card Concept - #164, Inspiration = The rich colors .

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Holiday Squirrel

Ready for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges?  Our theme as always is Anything Goes with an optional twist of "Ribbon or Twine".

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fabrika Fantasy and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice!


This image is Holiday Squirrel and I used Copics to color the image and distressed inks for the sky.  I added some Nuvo glitter drops to the hat and glossy accents on a few elements in the image.  The background papers are from the Really Rainbow Christmas collection by Lawn Fawn.  The card was looking a bit sparse so I pulled out my snowflake die-cuts and added a few along with the sentiment from Stampin Up!

Now it's your turn to show us your creation!  Make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration. 

Prize: Three Images

Challenges:
Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/Critter #56 .
CCC Digi Creations - Christmas / Winter #131 .
River of Creativity - The Gift #8 .

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Silent Snoozing

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Snow Much Fun".  We are getting closer to that time of year and this is the perfect challenge to make that Christmas card you've been putting off!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

I love working with Dr. Digi images and for this challenge I chose to work with Snoozing Santa.


I used Copic markers to color the image and OOPS, I just realized I was going to add some Nuvo Glitter Drops to his hat!  The background papers are from the Celebrate Christmas Collection by Echo Park and Believe Paper Pad by Heidi Swapp.

The sentiment is by Lily of the Valley, Christmas Tag Sentiments.  I fussy cut around the tag, punched a hole at the top and added some black & white baker's twine.  I applied foam squares to the image and banners and left the sentiment tag flat on the background paper with regular adhesive.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope this puts you in the Christmas Spirit.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!





Challenges:


Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Polar Hi

Fun Folds is the theme for our November challenge at Christmas Craft Creations! I love this theme because I get so used to creating rectangle or square cards that things can get stale - fun folds is a great way to get your creative juices flowing.  

During my many hours of Pinterest I came across a fun fold card by Queen B Creations.  Not only did I love the stamp set she used (will be a purchase of mine) I fell in love with her fun and easy fold and she her instructions are easy to follow.



For my rendition of Lisa's card, I used my Polar Bear Pals stamp set by MFT Stamps.  What I love about this fold is you get to use more than one image and using the polar bears, not much coloring is required which makes this a fast and easy creation.

I'm super excited about this card and I hope you have as much fun with the fold as I did.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Challenges
Secrets to  Stamping - Fun Fold for Creative Creases #18 .
Aud Sentiments - Christmas + Sentiment #287 (Nov)
Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG featuring a Creature #56  (Nov) .
CAS Christmas - Christmas Critters  (Nov) ,

Friday, November 5, 2021

Candy Canes

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Candy Canes an/or For a Child.  

Without a sponsor for this challenge, we are playing just for fun and I hope you join us - it will be another Christmas card for your stash!

This digital image is one I've had for a long time and unfortunately Fresh Brewed Designs is no longer in business.

I decided on making a slimline card so I sized the image a bit larger than I normally would. I used my Silhouette Cameo to print and cut the image then started coloring with Copics.  After the coloring I added White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the hat and glossy accents on the frosting, candy canes and cookies. 

The background papers are from my stash so I'm not sure where it's from.  The sentiment is from the Snow Globe Sentiments collection by MFT. 

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas cards and for some extra inspiration, make sure you check out our Design Team's creations.

Challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Whimsical
Merry Little Christmas - ATG #40 (Nov)
Aud Sentiments - Christmas + A Sentiment .
Craft Rocket Challenges - Winter/Snow (Nov)
Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas #538 .

Monday, November 1, 2021

Holiday Cheers

 A new month brings a new challenge at Christmas 24!  

Our theme this month is a color one - Green, Gold and Kraft.  Show us your creativity using those three colors in your creation!

While I was reorganizing my craft room I came across some wooden Christmas stamps and found this one that I had forgotten about.  It's called Holiday Cheers by The Uptown Design Company.  


I stamped the image onto Kraft cardstock and used Prismacolor pencils to color the image. It was looking pretty bare so I added some baker's twine, sequins and framed the Kraft cardstock with green and gold-toned cardstock.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Christmas 24 for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!


Challenges
Sunday Stamps - Color Chalenge (Green, Gold/Yellow, Black) .
Inkspirational Challenges - Word Prompt: Cheer #251 .
Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes (Nov)