Let It Snow

September inspiration for 12 Months of Christmas

I have used digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.

 

 

Seasons Tweetings

Midway inspiration for 12 Months of Christmas Challenge.  The optional theme is Stripes but the project must be a Christmas card.

 

Here is another view of the left front panel 

and the inside of the card 

 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are using stamps from a magazine that I bought many years ago.

 

Have a Jolly Holiday

 The optional twist for February's Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas is Cozy Cocoa Christmas

 

I have used a digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are from Meljens Designs and I'm not sure of the other one.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
 https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

Passion for Markers - Don't Be Square
 https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/week-824-dont-be-square.html

 

Winter Wonderland

 The first Anything Goes Challenge of the year at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Pattie's Creations.

I have used an image by Pattie's Creations called Deer with Winter Hat

I also some digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles and washi tape for the backgound.  Colouring is with acrylic paints.  The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.

I would like to enter:

 Will add some challenges later 

Sleigh It Like You Mean It

 The November Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas is Sleigh It Like You Mean It.  The challenge is Any Christmas Card Goes but has an optional theme of sleighs (must still be Christmas Cards though).  This is my card for the midway inspiration:

I used two digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The single sleigh pieces have been cut from the plain layer (has a sleigh in the corner).  

I have followed a tutorial by Iced Images for a Double Winged Gatefold Card.  I followed the measurements but changed the ovals to rectangles and squares.

I would like to enter:

 

 

Happy Christmas

 This is my inspiration for the midway point of the July challenge at 12 Months of Christmas Cards Challenge.  The optional twist for July is Anything Goes Christmas, but they must still be Christmas Cards.

The outside of the card: 

and the inside of the card

 

I have used the July digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are all stamps which I have had for some time (possibly from a magazine).  The card design is by Justine Hovey from The Stress Free Cardmaking Summit in May 2025.  Colouring of the images is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

 

Seasons Greetings

We are at the midway point of the June Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for June is one or two layers.

I have used the digital paper for June from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are all stamped images from magazines (not sure of the source of them as they are stored separate to the magazines).  The sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.

I would like to enter:

Girlz Christmas - Baubles
https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-129-kerstballen-christmas.html

Crafts Galore Encore - June Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html  

 

Merry Christmas

The optional twist for the April Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas is Vintage.  This is my midway inspiration for the challenge.

I have used three papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  I'm not sure of the source of the stamped image but the sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.

I followed a tutorial for a Joyfold card by Beccy's Place. 

I would like to enter:

 

 

Owls

 This is the second of my posts that was still sitting in drafts.  

This month's optional twist at 12 Months of Christmas is Owls.  

I have used three digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The owl image is by Fresh Brewed Designs.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

Christmas Bells

 We are at the midway of the November Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for November is All Stitched Up.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Digi Doodles and the digital paper is from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Cascade Card by Beccy's Place. 

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Classic Design - Bells and Baubles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2024-novdec.html

Chevrons

I just realised I hadn't posted this project for the midway at 12 Months of Christmas Card Challenge.  The optional twist for October is Cards with Chevrons.

I have used the digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Sassy Studio Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I have followed a tutorial for a Corner Pocket Card by Iced Images.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

Merry Pigmas

 I am a bit late with this post for the midway of the September Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas Cards.  The optional twist is Merry Pigmas.

 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. The image is by From The Heart Stamps and the sentiment was typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers. 

I followed a printed tutorial from the Card Maker Success Summit.

I would like to enter:

Girlz Creative Christmas Card -- No Square Card (rectangle + circle)
https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-90-geen-vierkante-kant-no.html

Silent Night

We are at the midway point of the August Card Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  For this month, the optional twist is Circles.  I've used lots of circles in my card.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Digital Doodling and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking is with Distress Ink.

I would like to enter:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-167-anything-christmas-goes.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-73-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

 

Merry Christmas

 It is time for the midway inspiration for the June Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist is North Pole.

I have used a digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is by Sassy Studio Designs and the sentiment is unknown.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking is Distress Oxide.  I also added some reindeer patterned ribbon and some gift themed puff stickers.

I would like to enter:

The Holly & Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - It's A Gift
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/christmas-kickstart-challenge-87-its.html

Elves at Work

 It is midway inspiration time at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for the May Challenge is Elves.

I have used a digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles (May 2024 paper for 12 Months of Christmas).  The image/sentiment is by Scribbles Designs and has been die-cut using a stitched edge rectangle die.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  To continue the elf theme, I also added some elf patterned ribbon and an elf dimensional sticker (along with a gift and star from the same sheet)

I would like to enter:

Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-163-anything-christmas-goes.html

Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge - Die-cuts (stitched edge rectangle die)
https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-72-die-cut-enof-punches.html

Candy Cane Hugs and Christmas Kisses

This post is a couple of days late as I have been mostly off the computer for the past week.

Anyway, this is my inspiration card for the midway of the April Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist is Christmas Candy - and I've loaded my card with candy canes!

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Mine came out more blue rather than the teal from the 12 Months of Christmas posts.  My printer seems to have a mind of it's own when printing some colours.  I also used an image that I'm not sure of the source of and a sentiment by From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

I will search for some challenges shortly

Joy

 We are midway inspiration time for the first 2024 Christmas Card Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for this month is die cuts and/or embossing.  I pulled out a Memory Box die that I haven't used for some time.

I also used a digital paper from Décosse's Dyamite Doodles.

I would like to enter:

Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-154-anything-christmas-goes.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Blue and White
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2024-janfeb.html

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/01/festive-friday-challenge-jan-5-to-feb-1.html

The Outlawz Challenges - January Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/january-2024-linky.html

Winter Wonderland

We are at the start for the last challenge of 2023  - hard to believe the year is nearly over.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Hetty Clare Art.

I have used an image from Hetty Clare Art called Christmas Penguins

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The snowflakes are diecut with dies from Memory Box.

I would like to enter:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-81-if-its.html

Creative Knockouts - Snow Much Fun
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/12/510-snow-much-fun-hetty-clare-art.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Winter Wonderland
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/12/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-584.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-81-anything-goes-with.html

Music

 It is the start of the last 2023 challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist this month is Inspired by Music.  For my inspiration piece for the start of the month, I was inspired by band/orchestra music.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The first two images are from Digi Darla and the third is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.

Happy Christmas

 The optional twist for the challenge at 12 Months of Christmas for November is Cozy Christmas.  This is my inspiration for the midway of the Challenge.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Digital Doodling and the sentiment is a clear stamp (possibly from a magazine)

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Holly & Ivy Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-152-anything-christmas-goes.html