Holy Night

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Silent Night, Holy Night" - operative word being "Holy" so we want you to feature a Nativity Scene on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

This image was created using Peaceful Night by Woodware Stamps.  I stamped the image with Versamark and set with black embossing powder and heat gun.  This time around I colored the image with watercolors instead of Copics.  I added some white and gold twine to the top and used gold cardstock for the backing.

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!

Sweet Christmas Wishes Cupcake Style

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Oh bring us some figgy pudding" - operative word being "pudding" so we want you to include a Christmas related food somewhere on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

I recently purchased this stamp set, Jolly Cupcakes by Pawsome Stamps and I had so much fun putting this slimline card together.  I used Copic markers to color the image then I went to work fussy cutting them.  For the background I used Anitque Linen and Frayed Burlap Distress Inks and the stencil is Frosty Snowflakes by Simple Stories.  I used foam tape to adhere the images to the card and sprayed Sparkle Shimmer Spray over the entire card.  To finish it off I applied Glossy Accents.

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:

Heart 2 Heart Challenges - Stencil It (Nov 1) .

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Stencil (Oct 25) .

I saw Mommy kissing Santa Challenge

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "I saw Mommy kissing SANTA CLAUS" - operative word being "Santa Claus" so we want you to include Santa somewhere on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

This image is Peace Santa from Gerda Steiner Designs  however I see it is no longer available.  I revised the digi image somewhat to single out just Santa.  

After I printed the image, I used Copics to color then masked Santa and used Distress Ink for the background. I sprayed the card with Sparkle Shimmer Spray to set the ink then stamped the sentiment using Jolly and Merry by Mama Elephant.

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:

Happy Little Stampers Christmas - ATG (Sept 29)

Merry Little Christmas - ATG #49 (Oct 15)

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - CAS #140 (Oct 30)

Sweet Stampin' - Christmas (Oct 7) .

CAS on Sunday - Christmas #240 (Sept 28)  .

Sunbathing Snowman

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Frosty the Snowman was a jolly ..." - operative word being "Snowman" so we want you to include a snowman somewhere on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

This image is Snowman Sunbathing by Kinda Cute.  It's such a cute image and I've had it for a while but have always been stumped on how I was going to use it.  I thought about layers of tropical Christmas paper but it just wasn't working for me so I decided to go simple and I love it!

I started by creating a beach background with Distress Oxide Inks using the following:

• Sand: Antique Linen, Rusty Hinge and Frayed Burlap
• Water: Cracked Pistachio and Salty Ocean
• Sky: Squeezed Lemonade,  Spiced Marmalade and Abandoned Coral

I stamped the sentiment using the Merry Christmas set by Say it with Stamps then I fussy cut the snowman and applied some foam strips to the back.  I thought the sky was missing something so I added some clouds using die-cuts by Paper Roses.

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:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Never in a Nativity #65 (Aug 31) .

Happy Little Stampers Christmas - ATG (Aug 30)

Time Out Challenges - Make your own Background #220 (Aug 24) .

The Funkie Junkie Boutique - Chillin' in the Heat (Aug 23) .

Simon  Says  Stamp - Christmas (Aug 24) .

Rockin' Robin at Christmas with the Cuties

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "not just ... "Rockin' Robin" - what does that mean?! We want you to include Christmas critter(s) on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

If you're looking for a quick and easy card, then this is it.  I created this card using Coolest Christmas Stamp Set by Darcie's Heart and Home.  After coloring the image with Copic markers, I fussy cut and added foam squares to the back.  After assembling the card I attached the matching flat back tin pin embellishment to the present.

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:

Double Trouble - Challenge #116 .

Jingle Belles - Bling on the Holidays (Aug 1) .

Alphabet Challenge - H is for Holidays (July 28) .

My Time to Craft - Christmas in July #486 (July 28) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Cutesy Christmas #39 (Aug 4) .

Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge - Christmas in July #7(July 30) .

Scary and Bright Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Have yourself a merry LITTLE Christmas" - operative word being "little" as in "child". That's right, we want to see Christmas cards made for a child and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

I printed out these adorable creatures, Christmas Monsters by Pretty Grafik Designs and colored them with Copic markers.  I added glossy accents and went through adding some deets with a white gel pen.  The sentiment is computer generated.  Pretty Grafik has 70% off right now, how can one resist?!

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:

Dream Valley Challenges - Any Occasion #273 (July 23) .

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Cute Christmas Critters #137 (June 30) .

ABC Christmas Challenge - "L" for little (July 9) .

Believe in the Magic of Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme as always is Anything Goes with an optional theme of "Take a trip down Candy Cane Lane" - you have a choice to add in a candy cane or two or use red and white and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

This image is called Waiting on Santa by Little Loves in all of Us which unfortunately is no longer on Etsy.

I colored the image with Copic markers then went thru with a white gel pen to finish it off.  I decided to make a mini-slimline card so I could use a larger image.  The background paper is from the Christmas Cheer Collection by Bella Blvd. Studio.  The sentiment is computer generated and cut with Swallowtail Tag dies by Spellbinders.

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:

CCAYR - Tree and/or Gifts (May) .

Christmas Kickstart - Mini Slimline #62 (May) .

Last Christmas I gave you my HEART

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Last Christmas I gave you my HEART" - operative word being "heart" so we want you to include a heart on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

Both the image and sentiment are from Scribbles Designs, #905 Hearts Truck and #048 All Hearts Come Home.

I colored the image with Copic markers and would loved to have added glossy accents on various hearts but my bottle has mysteriously disappeared ... I'm sure once I purchase a new bottle, the old one will appear.

The papers are from the Tula & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection by Photo Play. 

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:

CCAYR - Red & Green w/Circles and/or Ribbon (Apr) .

Happy Little Stampers Christmas - ATG w/optional Glitter (Apr)

Yeti for a White Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute, cute image.  

This Yeti and sentiment is from the Yeti Set Go set by Lawn Fawn and it comes with matching dies.  After coloring the image with Copic markers I used the die to cut it out then went to work on the background.  I used Salty Ocean and Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide Inks and sprayed with Shimmer spray.  Once dry I used white texture paste on the Frosty Snowflakes stencil by Simple Stories and Stitched Hillside Border dies to create the snow banks.

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:

ABC Christmas Challenge - E for Embossing (Mar) .

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Snowflakes #60 (Mar) .

Sleigh Bells Ring

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is Sleigh Bells Ring" with SLEIGH being the operative word and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute, cute image.  

From this point forward, all our challenges will be just for fun and you get to display the Top 3 and Winner's badge!

This stamp set is from Simon Says Stamp and it's called Night Before Christmas.  The first card obviously was my first try and using this stamp set and all went well.  I thought it was missing some brightness/shine so I went on to make other cards using different colors of distress oxide inks and embossing powder.

Distress Inks: Card #1 - Prize Ribbon, Mermaid Lagoon, Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers, Spiced Marmalade, Fossilized Amber, Festive Berries.  Card #2 - Wilted Violet, Blueprint Sketch, Pickled Raspberry, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade.

Distress Inks: Card #3- Pickled Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade, Shaded Violet, Antique Linen.  Card #4 - Hickory Smoke, Prize Ribbon, Faded Jeans, Iced Spruce, Fossilized Amber

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:

Crafter's Cafe - Make your own background #282 (Mar 12) .

ABC Christmas Challenge - D for Distressing (Feb) .

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 .

In the Pink at Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is IN THE PINK AT CHRISTMAS" and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cutie, patootie image.  

We have two fabulous sponsor for this challenge, Crafty Ribbons and Di's Digi Stamps.

This image is Three Chilly Polar Bears by Di's Digi Stamps and I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the image then I colored it with Copic markers.  For the background I used Distress Oxide ink in Spun Sugar, Pickled Raspberry and Worn Lipstick.  Once the pink background was done I sprayed it with some water and let it dry.

The sentiment is from the Merry Messages collection by Lawn Fawn which I heat embossed in gold.  Next I used die-cuts to make the snow banks then added pop-up dots to the image.  Once assembled I spritzed the card with Frost sheer shimmer spray.

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: 

Di's Digi Challenge - Cute or Creepy .

Dragonfly Dreams - In the Pink (Oct) .

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers (Oct) - E for Everything Pink .

Aud Sentiments - Christmas Sentiment #286 .

ABC Christmas Challenges - V for Vocabulary (Oct) .

CCAYR - S for Snowbanks (Oct) .

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Loved One (Oct) .

Happy Little Stampers - ATG (Oct)

Sparkles Christmas Challenge (Oct) - Flora and/or Fauna .

Very Merry Reindeer

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Rudolph & Friends".

I didn't intend on making two cards however I felt something was missing on my first attempt so I decided to make another with patterned paper and a few more deer.

The stamp set is called Reindeer and a Tree by Gerda Steiner Designs and I also purchased the matching dies which makes things so much easier than fussy cutting around these little cuties!

I used Copic markers, added some accents with a white gel pen and used glossy accents on various parts for some dimension.  The words are from the Christmas Reverse Sentiment Strips available at 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:

CCAYR - R for Reindeer .

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Funny Ho, Ho! .

My Time To Craft Christmas - Christmas Critters .

Happy Little Stampers - ATG

Merry Little Christmas - ATG .

Driving Home for Christmas

Christmas with the Cuties has a new challenge Anything Christmassy and Cute with our optional theme  of "Oh Christmas Tree".  

Our sponsors for this challenge is Crafty Ribbons and Di's Digi Stamps.

This darling image is Driving Home for Christmas.  I used Copic markers to color the image then added some glossy accents to a few areas, along with White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops.  I also used shimmer spritz over the entire card. I used a diecut on the sentiment strip and placed it on top of the red ribbon.

The background paper is from the B&W Christmas collection by Paper Roses Studio and the sentiment strip is from CZ Design.

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing what you create!

Challenges

ABC Christmas Challenge - R for Ribbon (Aug) .

CCAYR - P for Presents (Aug) .

Happy Holidays CAS

 Hard to believe July is almost over, 5 months to Christmas!

Continuing to build on that stash of Christmas cards, Christmas with the Cuties has a new challenge, Clean and Simple (CAS).

We have a fabulous sponsor with some super cute Christmas images - Just Me Digital Stamps.  Make sure to check out the adorable images!

This image full of cuteness is Christmas Bear with Snowman.  I printed the image with a border then colored it using Copic markers.  For a bit of dimension, I fussy cut the banner and applied pop-dots to the back.  

What I loved about working with this image is it took no time at all to color and put together, absolutely perfect for mass producing which I intend on doing.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek and I look forward to seeing what you create!

Challenges

The 12 Months of Christmas - ATG #79 .

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Wooly or Fluffy or Furry .

Christmas Cuties

With temperature at 41 degrees Celsius it's hard to think about Christmas!  It's too hot to be outside so here I sit in my craft room with the fan on high trying to stay cool, getting my card ready for a new challenge at Christmas with the Cuties.  

Our theme for June is Christmas Cuties and our sponsor is Hetty Clare.  Hetty Clare has so many cuties to choose from and for  my card, this Christmas Cutie is Pony Ski.

I used Copic markers to match the Winter Fun papers by Carta Bella and Nuvo glitter drops on Santa's fur as well as the falling snow.  The Be Bright brad is from my stash.

I hope you are all staying safe and cool and thanks so much for stopping by!

Festive Furries & Feathers

It's time for a new challenge at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme this month is "Festive Furries & Feathers".  What that means is we would love to see those cute animals and/or birds on your creation.

For this card I chose to work with Snowman and Friends by Polkadoodles.  I used Copic markers to color the image and then added glossy accents and Nuvo Glitter Drops (White Blizzard).  

The papers are from the Winter Wonderland Collection by Doodlebug and the sentiment is from Merry Up by Penny Black.

Thanks so much for stopping in and I look forward to seeing what you create!

Challenges

Jingle Belles - Bling on the Holidays .

Merry Little Christmas - ATG #34 (May) .

Christmas Stockings

 Welcome! Today starts a new challenge at Christmas with the Cuties! Our theme for this challenge is Stocking Fillers, so we want to see you use Stockings on your card!

Our Sponsor for this challenge is My Besties and one lucky winner will receive three digital images from their fabulous shop, thank you Sherri!

For my card I used Steampunk Christmas Sock.  I colored the image with Copic markers and used my Silhouette Cameo to cut around the image.  It's hard to see in the picture but I added some gold cord pieces to the back of the stocking before adding pop-dots to the back.  The paper is from the Nutcracker Sweet Collection by Graphic 45.  For the sentiment I pulled out my ancient Dymo Labeler and added Ho Ho Ho.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Challenges

My Besties 3D and More - ATG (April) .

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round - G and/or H (I used Gold) .

The 12 Months of Christmas - ATG w/Optional Red & Gold

Spots and Snowflakes

Welcome back for our new challenge at Christmas with the Cuties! Our theme for this challenge is Spots and/or Snowflakes.

Our fab sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said and they have generously donated a $10 gift certificate to their online store.

This sweet little image is Catchin' Fakes. This image brings back so many memories, my boys and I still do that when it snows, sigh....

I think I put too much emphasis on the contrast when I took this pic :)  I used Copic markers to color the image then I laid a snowfall stencil over the image and used distress inks to add the falling snow.  I also added stickles and some sequins over the image snowflakes then distressed the edges of the inner circle.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see your creations soon!

Challenges

The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - ATG #90

The Crafter's Cafe - Seasons #262

CCAYR - "F" for Flakes (March)

Just Believe

 Christmas with the Cuties has their last challenge of 2020 starting now! Our theme is "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - ATG with optional "Based on a Carol/Song" and remember, it must be cute!

Our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles!

I decided to play with the pre-colored image, Santa's Suit.  I used circle die-cuts on the image and coordinating cardstock for the background circle., added some gold and white twine and a few gold sequins to finish off the card.

I hope you have all finished off your Christmas cards, if not make sure to join our challenge for some last minute inspiration!  Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Holidays / Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.  Stay safe!