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This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Anything Goes and our sponsor for this challenge is Twinkle Lane Designs!

This darling image is Little Drummer Boy and I used Copic markers to color him up.  I used oval die cuts to frame him and the sentiment is from Avery Elle, Nutcrackers. 

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.

Let it Snow

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Let it Snow.  We don't have a sponsor for this month so this month's challenge is Just for Fun!

I have had this Tiddlyinks image for a few years, even printed it out and there it sat, waiting to be colored.  The image is called Ricky Winter Lights unfortunately, I don't see that it's available anymore however there is a girl version Winterlights Wryn.

I had intended on creating a CAS card but it looked too bare so I decided to color in some winter lights.  Not perfect but it was my first shot at it! To add some falling snow, I used an toothbrush with a bit of water and white paint.  It it a bit messy but this is one of my favorite ways to add an overall snow dusting, it adds a nice soft and serene look and for this image, I think it's perfect.  To finish it off, I used some shimmer spray.

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 - S for Snow (Oct 8) .

Peace on Earth Christmas - ATG #25 (Oct 15) .

As You Like It Challenge - Snow & Why (Oct 12) .

 

Meowy Christmas Everyone

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Winter Animals and our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up!

This image is Meowy Christmas and since we have two cats I find this image to be completely adorable!  

After coloring the image with Copic markers, I used an embossing folder, Christmas Knit Sweater by Stampin Up to create a textured background.

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.

Jolly Gnome

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is "From our Gnome to Yours".  Pull out those adorable gnomes and play along.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Conie Fong Art and the lucky winner will receive 3 digital images of their choice! Along with this amazing prize, she is also offering a 25% discount at her store for the duration of our challenge - thank you Conie!  The discount code is WINTERWONDERLANDJULY.

This little fella is Wreath Gnome and he's so darn cute I can't stand it!!  I colored him with Copic makers then fussy cut around him.  I used my Cricut Joy to cut the letters then used foam tape on all to create the word "Jolly".

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:

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/optional Black & White (Aug 5) .

Dare 2B Artzy - Christmas in July (July) .

Taylor Made Cards 4U - Holidays in July (July 31) .

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

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas #432 (July 4) .

Merry Berry Christmas

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is "Flying High".  Our sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said and the lucky winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to their store!

This image is Winter Chickadee and I used  Copic markers to color the image.  Instead of using background papers I decided on an embossed background of holly and accented the berries with red pearl dots.  The sentiment is from Holly Berries stamp set by Hero Arts.

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:

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG #44 (June 15) .

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

Everybody Art Challenge - Pearls and/or Glitter #515 (June 12) .

Blue, Green and Orange Snowman Selfie

 This month at Winter Wonderland we want to challenge you to use only three (3) colors (not including neutrals).

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

This image is Snowman Selfie and as the post title indicated, I used blue, green and orange on these selfie-lovin' characters.  After coloring with Copic markers, I took a white gel pen and started adding a few lines here and there.  

I'm so glad you stopped by and 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.

Across the Miles

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Winter Sports and our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi House of Stamps.  The lucky winner will receive ### of their choice!

This image is Rescue Squad - gotta love this kinda rescue! I used Copic markers to color the image and matched it with papers from the Welcome Winter Collection by Carta Bella.  I wasn't sure what sentiment to use and happened across this one from Bold Season by Stampendous - I think it's perfect.  Added a few embellies and called it a day!

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.

Christmas Presents

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Christmas Presents and our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Stampers Delight!

This image is Kawaii Xmas Gift Parachute and perfect for our challenge!

I used Copic markers to color the image then added some glossy accents and sparkle along the garland using a silver glitter paint pen by Craftsmart.  The clouds were created using a stencil and Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink, the sentiment is by Darcie's Coolest Christmas collection and the final touch was to spritz the card with Sparkle Shimmer Spray.

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 - D for Distressing .

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG (Mar) .

Reindeer Wishes

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is "All I want for Christmas in You" meaning cards for a loved one.

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up and the image I chose is Mistletoe Kisses.

I wanted to try something different and just add a touch of color.  I printed the image on Kraft cardstock then used pencils to add color.  The sentiment is from Sweet November.

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:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas #422

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Winter CAS .

Huddle in Color

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Anything Goes Christmas.  

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 digi images of their choice!

This image is called Huddle.  Now I realize penguins are typically black and white however, I wanted to do something different - I only wish I printed the image a bit larger to prevent it being lost in the design.

I colored the image with Copic markers and used distress inks on the Holly Jolly stencil.  Our local craft shop had a customer appreciation day last weekend and I received the Sunburst Stripe Circle die-cut as a gift and decided to try it out.  The sentiment is from the Festive Ticker Tape Wording stamp set by Creative Expressions.

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.

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

Happy Little Stampers - ATG (Nov)

Merry Little Christmas - ATG #40 (Nov)

Aud Sentiments - Christmas + A Sentiment .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Winter/Snow (Nov)

Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas #538 .

Merry Up with Pine Cones

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Pine Cones and Poinsettias - the choice is yours.  

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said and the lucky winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to spend in their store!

This image is from the Pine Cone Spray set and after printing the image on Copic paper, I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut around the image.  After coloring the images I started putting the card together. 

Using VersaMark Ink and white embossing powder I stamped the sentiment on brown cardstock then took my heat gun to set the power.  I taped the brown cardstock to white paper and used foam squares on the back of the pine cones and placed them in the corners.  

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.

Prize: $10 gift certificate

Challenges:

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Flora and/or Fauna

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG

Stay Cozy

Anything but a Card is our theme for our new challenge at Winter Wonderland and our fabulous sponsor is Stampers Delight!  

This image is Chibi Get Well Girl,  I figured one way to keep those winter blues away is to stay nice and cozy, inside and out so I decided to create a Teabag Holder.  

I cut a piece of red cardstock measuring 3.5" x 7.5" and scored at 3.5" and 4" then cut background paper to fit.  After using Copic markers to color the image I used circle/scallop diecuts for the image and border.  I attached ribbon to the front and back and made it long enough to tie the ends together. 

On the inside I stamped the Stay Cozy sentiment by Penny Black then added a border with black pen.  I used thin double-sided tape to attach the diaganal cut background paper along the edges and slipped the teabag inside.

Challenges

CCAYR - R for Ribbon .

Feeling Merry Yet?

It's time for another challenge at Winter Wonderland and the theme for this challenge is Christmas Feast.  Yup, we wanna see plates of food, desserts, candy and/or bevvys for "cheering".

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

I chose to work with Christmas Cheer for this challenge.

I colored these characters with Copic markers then went to work searching for background papers from my stash.  After I put the layers together I added some bakers twine and a few enamel dots.  

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

Prize: Two images

Challenges:

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round - P is for Party (August) .

Christmas is for the birds

 Welcome back for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland! Our theme this month is Christmas Birds and our fabulous sponsor is Imagine that Digistamp and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice!

This darling bird is Christmas Owl and is the perfect image for our challenge!  I used Copic markers to color the image, Nuvo Glitter Drops were added on the snow and added glossy accents to various places for that extra dimension.  

To finish the card off I added the sentiment along with a couple of enamel dots and candy cane.  

I hope you have time to join us for this challenge, just think that's one more Christmas card for your stash!

Challenges

Beyond the Blue - Patterned Paper #18 .

2  Craft Critter Crazies - ATG w/Critter #51 (June) .

Winter Sports at Winter Wonderland

Time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland! Our theme for this challenge is Winter Sports and we have a wonderful sponsor, All Dressed Up.

This darling image is Sledging Pup and is showcasing a popular winter sport, one of my faves truth be told!

I colored the image with Copic markers and use circle Spellbinders on the image and red accent.  The background papers are all digital and purchased from Etsy (here and here). The sentiment is from the Puffy Holiday Greetings stamp set by Mama Elephant.

To finish it off I added some enamel dots, a button and snowflake.

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

Challenges

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas #596 .

Time Out Challenges - Time to Move #187

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - ATG w/Critter #50 (May) .

All Dressed Up - ATG w/ADU Image (May)

Peace on Earth

 Happy April Fool's Day although it's no joke that Winter Wonderland has a new challenge!

I was the lucky one who picked the theme this month and considering all the craziness going on in the world today, I chose "Peace on Earth".  

Our sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs and they have a special prize for the winner of this challenge, thank you to the talented Andrea!

This image is Winter Deer, the image only has 2 trees however for my cards I added a few extras.  After I printed the image on white cardstock I went to work on the background using Distress Inks.  Once I had the combos right it was still missing something.

After many failed attempts using stickles, heat & stick powder with glitter, sparkle embossing powder and a variety of attempts using the inks it just didn't look right until I pulled out Texture Paste by Ranger that I've had for over a year but have never tried. So I went to work on my failed attempts to see what I could do with the paste.

I pulled out my Snow Flurry stencil by Taylored Expressions and placed it over the image and thought it was just the snow that needed texture and dimension so I covered up those small little holes that covered the trees and deer. Spread the paste over the open holes and pulled the stencil off to discover it looked crappy so that was the end of Day 1. 

 Day 2 - I tried again spreading the paste over the entire card - finally, success!  On the green card I sprinkled some glitter over the paste while it was still wet and wish I would have done that on both cards but enough was enough, this had to end!

Sorry for all the rambling and I appreciate you stopping by to take a peek and I hope you have a chance to join us at Winter Wonderland!

Distress Inks Used:

• Twisted Citron, Bundled Sage, Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Black Soot
• Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Peacock Feathers

Challenges

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas #402 .

Crafty Gals Corner - Make it Green #217 .

SheepSki Designs - Animal Magic #49 (April)

Aud Sentiments - Animals + Sentiment #271 .

Merry Pony

 Winter Wonderland's end of the year challenge is happening now!  Our last challenge of the year is Anything Christmas Goes. This year our challenge is a bit different - make sure to check out the particulars here.  

I've been itching to use this image by Hetty Clare, Pony Stocking.  I used Copic markers to color this pony up to match the papers Winter Fun by Carta Bella. For the layout inspiration, I used the sketch below.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I'll take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! Stay safe xx

Challenges:

My Time to Craft - Christmas Animals

2 Sisters on the blog - Sketch

Stacked Penguins at Winter Wonderland

 November Challenge time at Winter Wonderland! With a new challenge comes a new theme and this month our theme is Things with Wings.  

Our sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs and you have to check out their images, definitely one of a kind and so fun to play with.

This image is Stack, even tho these creatures have wings, they are used for swimming and balance which is why they are staked on top of each other!  I used Copic markers to color the image and worked with papers from the Celebrate Winter collection from Echo Papers to create the layout.

I hope you have a chance to join us for this challenge and thanks for stopping by!

Challenges

Aud Sentiments - ATG + Sentiment #263
Craft Rocket Challenges - Christmas/Winter #76
Ellibelle's Crafty Challenge - Christmas

Snow much fun at Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland has a new challenge this month, our theme is Snowmen & Snow.  Our incredibly fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Jodie from Bugaboo Stamps!

I chose to work with this cute image, Three Snowmen. I love the whimsical feel of this image and had fun coloring.

I used Copic markers to add color and placed stickles to the snowflakes for a bit of wintertime sparkle. I love the sparkle of the snow when the sun shines down, ah those clear, beautiful wintery days!

I am in love with this card, I love the adorable image and the bright colors in the background papers.

As for the background papers, they are from the I Love Snow Paper Pack at Snap Click Supply Co.  .  Thanks to fellow blogger, Shani, she connected me with Snap Click and I have already spent a small fortune! They carry a variety of digital papers of all themes from multiple designers.

Thanks so much for dropping in and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Challenges
Aud Sentiments - ATG + Sentiment #259
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas
CCAYR - Two things starting with S (Snowmen & Stripes)