Christmas Sparkle with Barry

 Challenge time at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Christmas Teddies" and we have TWO wonderful sponsors for this challenge, Crafty Ribbons and Di's Digi Stamps!

The weather here in British Columbia is definitely colder now and as I type this our furnace pumping in heat.  I am a cold weather gal, I love cold and crisp days and if it snows, even better!  As we all know, with the colder weather comes steps closer to Christmas and I hope our challenge will inspire you to start those Christmas cards.

For our Christmas Teddy theme, searched through my stash and came across this little fella.  If anyone remembers Stamp Fairy, that's where I got Barry from.  

I colored Barry with Copic markers, used a white gel pen in a few spots and added glossy accents for some dimension.  The sentiment is from Digi Stamp Boutique (another great spot for stamps however along with Stamp Fairy they are no longer). In keeping with the sparkle sentiment, I added a bit of bling.

Time to pull out those Christmas/wintery papers and start creating!

   

Challenges
Jingle Belles - Not a creature was stirring
Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes
Cut it Up - Sketch 

Y is for You Make It!

It's challenge time at ABC Christmas Challenge! Our theme for this challenge is YOU make it!  We are looking for homemade embellishments that you have created!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Stamp Fairy, the winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to their store!

Okay ... ever have an idea that looks great in your mind but when it comes to creating it just doesn't translate?!  With that being said, I give you permission to laugh at my, well ... poinsettia is what I was aiming for!

At least the image is adorable!  I chose Jake Poinsettia to work with, isn't he cute!  The, ahem, poinsetta that I made came from pop can tabs and a whole lot of glue from my glue gun.  Seriously, it makes me laugh every time I look at it!

After my embellishment experience, I look forward to your creations!  Make sure you check out the creations from our Design Team, they are amazing!

Stamp Fairy officially launched on November 5th 2010.  Gerda Burghardt, artist and owner, creates cute and whimsical digital images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and 4 cute cats.  You will find adorable teddies bears, young boys and girls, fuzzy little bunnies and whimsical critters.  

Please visit the store and browse StampFairy’s wonderful images.  We hope StampFairy’s images inspire YOUR creativity.

There is also a 50% sale on this month so grab a bargain while they're half price!