Happy Christmas To You

 This is my final card following the same sketch (the other two were blogged yesterday)

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-challenge-112.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-december.html

I have used an embossing folder for the background which I lightly inked with Gilding Polish.  I added two scrap pieces of patterned paper (source unknown). The image and sentiment are from All Dressed Up.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some stars of differing sizes.

I followed the sketch from Cheerful Sketches:

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

I have a few Christmas cards that I created before Christmas but hadn't blogged.  This is one of them.  It is also the second card that I have created using the same sketch.

I would like to enter:

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-december.html

The Crafters' Cafe - Holidays
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/257-holidays.html

Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/week-50-anything-goes-colouring.html

I have used an embossing folder to create the embossed background.  I used some scrap pieces of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles (music) and Dee Dee's Digis (polka dot).  The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps and the sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added some puff star stickers.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

Jingle Bells

I have created three cards using the same sketch.  This is the first of them:

I would like to enter:

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-december.html

The Corrosive Challenge _ Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-12-2020-anything-goes-winners.html

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2020/12/leanns-world-101-challenge-33.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Year End Mega Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/pennys-paper-crafty-challenge-486-year.html

I have used two digital papers - the snowflake one is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles but I'm not certain of the source of the plaid one.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some glitter stars.

This is the sketch from Cheerful Sketches that I followed:

With Sympathy

Unfortunately I seem to have used a few With Sympathy cards over the past year so every once in a while I create one or two to put aside for when I haven't got the time to craft.  This is going in my "just in case" box:

I would like to enter:
Jan's Digis - Anything Goes
https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-challenge.html

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-challenge-82-crafts.html

Let's Squash It - Embossing Folder & Fussy Cutting
https://letssquashit.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-3-use-any-embossing-folder.html

I have used a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder called "Simple Flowers" to create the background.   The image and sentiment are from Jan's Digis.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon.

New Home

After creating a lot of Christmas cards recently, I have a bit of a change this time with a "New Home" card:

I would like to enter:

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-29-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Try Stampin' on Tuesdays - Sketch plus sparkle
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-486.html

I have used two digital papers from Lozzy.  The image is from Hetty Clare Art and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards.

I followed the sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesdays:

25

 This week at CHNC, our optional twist is "Any Christmas or New Year's Card".

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image/sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I have followed one of the sketches at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

I changed the shape of the sketch from a square to a rectangle but otherwise followed it.

I would like to enter:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2020/12/last-one-of-year-with-bugaboo.html

Always Fun Challenges - Christmas
http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-194.html

Once Upon A Christmas

We had lovely weather for Christmas Day but today the rain is back again.  I've never known such a wet Christmas!  It is supposed to be the middle of summer here but it seems more like autumn weather.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - December Challenge - Once Upon A Christmas
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2020/12/gecko-galz-december-challenge.html

Craftlandia Challenge - Winter
https://craftartista.blogspot.com/2020/12/craftlandia-challenge-5.html

I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz for the background.   The image is also from Gecko Galz.  I added some Wink of Stella to the picture.  I double matted the image (red then white) and then raised it up using Mount Tape.  I added three pearls to the right side of the card and two smaller ones to the left.

Christmas Flowers

Ron was investigating where we are staying for Christmas and found what he was calling "Christmas Flowers"

Not really Ron.  They are red but nothing to do with Christmas!  He also wants to wish all the other elves a Merry Christmas.

He is sharing his "Christmas Flowers" at 

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

I'm going to share a picture of the "New Zealand Christmas Flower".  This is from a pohutukawa tree which flowers around December - hence the nickname.

Where we lived in the 1990's, we had three different varieties of Pohutukawa on the property that had different shades of green foliage and also flowered at different times.

The trees above are photographed from the window of where we are staying for Christmas.

Dinner Time

 We arrived at our destination and Ron exclaimed "Time For Dinner"

Um, Ron.  That is not a healthy dinner.

He is showing off his dinner at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Jumping Pillow

 On our travels, Ron found a jumping pillow and had fun jumping and sliding on it:

Not long until Christmas now so not too many days to see what the elves are doing at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Two small cards

This time at Marianne Designs Challenge, the Design Team challenged us to make two 10cm x 10cm cards with a flower.

I changed up the colours and embossing for the second card but kept the design the same and the flower the same.  Both my daughter and myself like the one on the left better.

I have used:

DF 3410 - Embossing Folder (Diamonds)

DF 3402 - Embossing Folder (Dutch Dots)

LR0309 - Frame

LR0111 - Flower and Flower Centre

I would like to enter:

Marianne Design - 2 small cards
http://mariannedesign.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-261.html

Car Ride

We finally left our overnight stay after Ron had to clean up his mess.  If he hadn't been riding around on the vacuum cleaner we might have got away alot earlier. 

He is waving to everyone from his special seat in the car.

Or saying hello to the other elves at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

ConGRADulations!

 This time at Incy Wincy Designs, our theme is "People" plus you also need to use one of the two options - Colour of The Year (Classic Blue) or use the sketch.  We are sponsored by Colour Of Love and Oddball Art Company.

For my first card, I have used an image from Oddball Art Company called Hudson.  I also followed the sketch and included some of the Pantene Colour of The Year.

I have also used a digital paper from Create with TLC.  The top sentiment is from Desert Diva and the lower sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.

For my second card, I have used an image from Colour of Love called Eleanor Blue Ribbon Pie.

I also used a digital paper (brand unknown).  I added some washi tape strips.  I used a stitched rectangle die to cut the image.

Cleaning Up

 We stayed overnight at motel.  Ron made a bit of a mess so had to clean it up:

It looks like he is having fun with Henry and not getting any cleaning done.  At least, he put his mask on!  I think you are supposed to clean with the cleaner Ron - not ride on it!

He is sharing his antics with the other elves over at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Christmas - A Time To Make Magic

For the final Anything Goes Challenge of 2020 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, we are sponsored by Lemon Shortbread.  This challenge takes us through to early January 2021.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Kitty Cat Gift.

I also used 2 digital papers from Lozzy.  I also paper pieced the gift using digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from ?.    Colouring is with copic markers.  I diecut five mini kitties using a die set from Memory Box.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-130.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - December Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/12/abmttc-extra-challenge-december.html

Happy Holidays

I am a bit last minute with this post.  I had internet issues while I was travelling and was fairly exhausted when we arrived here last night.  Today is going to be a catch-up day mixed with some relaxing time.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Red, Green and Silver
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-07-to-20-december-use-red-green-and-silver

I have used a die-set from Memory Box to diecut the tags. I added a paper to the lower tag.  The image is from Paper Next Dolls and the sentiment is from Samantha.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some glitter gems and some bakers' twine.

Spring Wishes

I couldn't get a link direct to the post at Tuesday Morning Sketches so have had to link to the blog.  At the moment it is the top post anyway so hopefully that will remain the case.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Feature A Creature
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-45-feature-creature.html

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/pennys-paper-crafty-challenge-486-year.html

Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2020/12/381-anything-goes-sheepski-designs.html

I have used two digital papers from PixelScrapper (ladybug and green) and two papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.

I have followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches:

Trying out the bed

 We arrived at our overnight stay and the first thing that Ron did was jump up on to the bed.

He is going to be kicked off that bed very soon!

He is showing off his "bed for the night" (think again Ron!) at

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Merry Christmas

 This week at CHNC, our theme is "Use The Word Christmas".  I'm a little late getting my post published as I had no internet for the past day.

I have used 2 digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image/sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I followed the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

I would like to enter:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2020/12/last-one-of-year-with-bugaboo.html

Swings

 We are heading to our son and daughter for Christmas (we are fortunate to have had no community transmission for a number of weeks) and Ron snuck in the car.  I think Jassin and Eldrin were still fast asleep when we left so at least a break from those two.  Might explain why I couldn't find Ron yesterday - was probably hiding in the car so he didn't get left behind.

Ron spotted some swings and wanted to have a bit of a swing.  I told him he needs to wear his mask while we are travelling just in case.   I think he thought I wouldn't let him get out of the car if he didn't put it on.

We are sharing at:
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Wishing You A Merry Xmas

I thought it would be easy to find a sentiment with Christmas being written as Xmas - but after much searching of my files, I only appear to have the one that I have used on this card:

I would like to enter:

Ike's World - X is for Xmas
https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/ikesworld-challenges-139-x-for.html

Creative Sketchy Girls - Sketch
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2020/10/challenge-66-schets-20-november.html

CRAFT Challenge - The Last Stretch
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-581-christmas-last-stretch.html

I have used several digital papers from Trimgym (most are smaller offcut pieces).  The image is from Ike's Art and the sentiment is from Dawn C.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I followed the sketch at Creative Sketchy Girls:

Reindeer Games - Day 7

This is the final card for the week of Reindeer Games at Catch The Bug.  We were limited to one card per day but some days I could have easily submitted two or three cards.  

I would like to enter:

Catch The Bug - Reindeer Games - Day 7
https://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/holiday-chaos-day-7-color-challenge.html

Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/stella-says-sketch-challenge-820.html

I have used an embossing folder for the background.  I added a piece of digital paper (source unknown) and some ric-rac braid.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers  I also added some enamel dots.  

I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch:

I changed the dimensions to create a portrait card rather than a landscape card as per the sketch.

Coming Down from a sugar high

 All the sugar the elves have been consuming has caught up on them!  

They might have been on a high from all that sugar .... but now they need to catch up on their sleep.

I am sharing my sleeping elves at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Joy To The World

 This card has been almost completely made from items in my Awaiting Crafting boxes - digital paper, image and sentiment.  The only thing about this card that is "current" is the sketch that I followed.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas - The Last Stretch
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-581-christmas-last-stretch.html

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/04/qkr-stampede-challenge-410.html

Creative Sketchy Girls - Sketch
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2020/10/challenge-66-schets-20-november.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Shades of Blue
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2020/12/cic508.html

I have used four different pieces of digital paper from Trimgym.  Some of them were fairly small pieces so I made them fit the sketch!  The image is from Eureka Stamps and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.

This is the sketch that I followed:

Reindeer Games - Day 6

I was inspired by the deer and the snow in the inspiration picture for Day Six of The Reindeer Games at Catch The Bug.

I would like to enter:

Catch The Bug - Reindeer Games - Day 6
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/holiday-chaos-day-six-photo-challenge.html

Let's Squash It - Embossing Folder and Fussy Cutting
https://letssquashit.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-3-use-any-embossing-folder.html

Let's Craft and Create - Santa Claus is Coming
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-166-ag-santa-claus-is-coming.html

I have used an unnamed embossing folder from Cuttlebug to create the background.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I fussy cut the deer to add him to the snow embossed background much like the deer is in the inspiration picture:

While the going is good

 While Ron was busy crafting over the last few days, Eldrin and Jassin decided to keep themselves busy checking out the pantry.  Looks like they found something....

... somehow they weren't as well hidden as I thought they were.

And I thought Ron was the troublesome elf!

They are sharing the photo of their "picnic" at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

Reindeer Games - Day 5

I am now up to date with the Reindeer Games Challenges at Catch The Bug.  There are only two challenges left after this one so hopefully I can stay up to date.

I have used a sentiment that was intended to be used with another Bugaboo Stamps image but I think it works well with this one too.

I would like to enter:

Catch The Bug - Reindeer Games - Day 5
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/holiday-chaos-day-five-make-us-laugh.html

I have used an offcut piece of cardstock to create a Scraplet Card.  The digital paper is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

Reindeer Games - Day 4

This is my second card today for the week long Reindeer Games challenges at Catch The Bug.  I thought I would be back on schedule today but Day Five has already started so I still have that one to do.  I really feel like I'm chasing my tail at the moment.

I would like to enter:

Catch The Bug - Reindeer Games - Day 4 (all nine squares of the Tic Tac Toe)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/holiday-chaos-day-four-bingo-challenge.html

CRAFT Challenge - Recipe
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-580-recipe.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Shades of Blue
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2020/12/cic508.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Distress Ink.  I added ribbon and twine behind the image - I added more twine than I had originally intended as I put down too much adhesive and had to cover it!

I added some sparkle foam snowflakes with a contrasting pearl in the centre.  The dies I used to cut the image and sentiment are from Spellbinders.

This is the prompt for the Day 4 Challenge:

Reindeer Games - Day 3

I was attempting to finish this before Day 4 started.  I failed miserably in that attempt as Day 5 has now started.  The good news is that I do have Day 4 completed as well - decided to create that one and photograph and blog both together.  

I would like to enter:

Catch The Bug - Reindeer Games - Day 3 (Anything But A Card)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/holiday-chaos-day-three-abc-anything.html

Artsy Stamper - Bags n Tags
https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-29-bags-n-tags.html

I diecut the tag from an empty ice-cream box (the type that has individual wrapped ice-creams inside).  I used a die set from Memory Box which I had forgotten that I had.  This one is the largest of the dies.

I have used some digital paper offcuts from Bugaboo Stamps.  I covered the join with some starry washi tape (which also enabled me to bring a bit more gold into the background).  The image/sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella (gold and clear).  I also added some Glossy Accents to the eyes. I added some reindeer and star puff stickers around the tag for a bit more interest.

Perseverance

 Ron has been busy playing with my Brusho powders recently.  Today, I found him sitting with this card:

I am sharing this at:

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-8th-annual-elf-antics-linky.html

And here is another photo without Ron the elf:

I would like to enter:

Memory Box - Trees
https://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2020/12/memory-box-challenge-67-trees.html

The tree was die-cut using a Memory Box die and white cardstock.  This was then put onto white card and then Brushos (crimson) applied over the top.  The die-cut was removed leaving the white tree amid the Brushos.  A sentiment from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles was added over the tree trunk.  The layered piece was then attached to a white card base leaving a narrow border around it.

Santa is Coming

We are at the start of the December/January Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  This month, the theme is Sparkle & Shine.

I have used an image from Scribbles Designs called Santa's Coming.  

The digital paper is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  I added a white doily and some grosgrain ribbon.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.

I followed the sketch at Feeling Sketchy:

I would like to enter:

Feeling Sketchy - Sketch
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2020/12/sketch-249-and-goodbye.html