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.

 

Marble Magic

 The optional twist for the June Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas is Marble Magic.  The challenge is Anything Christmas Cards Goes.  

The colour of my photograph looks very blue but in reality this is all done in shades of purple. 

The digital paper is by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Sandi's Samples.

I followed a tutorial by Sam Calcott.  

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
 https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-278-anything-goes-woptional.html

 

 

 

Snow People

Inspiration for the midway point of the January Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas 

I have used a digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles and an image by KennyK Stamps.

I followed a tutorial for a 5x7 Tiered Horizontal Pillar Card by Iced Images 

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:

 

 

Snow flies when you're having fun

October Inspiration for 12 Months of Christmas

 

 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles and images that came with a magazine. 

I followed a tutorial for a Double Panel Card by Iced Images. 

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 Couple

 We are at the midway point of the February Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for February is Couples and I have used a couple of children carolling for my card.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.

I would like to enter:

Lets Craft and Create - Red, Pink and/or White
https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-216-ag-red-pink-andor-white.html

Christmas Kickstart - Fold It Fancy
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-christmas-kickstart-challenge-95.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

 

Deck The Halls

 This month at 12 Months of Christmas, the optional twist is Anything Goes Christmas (cards only). 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Nikki Burnette and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles Studio.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some stars.

I would like to enter:

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

Christmas All Year Round - Anything Christmas
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-anything-christmas-or.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

2023 In Review

Before the end of each year, I try to review the projects that I have completed over the past 12 months and create a post highlighting my favourite for each month.  This year some months haven't had much to choose from given the issues with my eyesight for much of 2023.    I have worked on this progressively over a few days as I really wanted to put this post out.

I have shared the love around a bit with a challenge appearing in one month only.  Naturally, since November is mainly creating for Beccy's Place Month of Holiday Cards, I had to choose a Beccy's Place card for that month.

I have linked each card to the original post (when I could find them)

January - card created for QKR Challenge (now closed)

February - DT card created for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

March - card created for Butterfly Challenge

April - card created for Sheepski Challenge

May - DT card created for Jan's Digis Challenge (now closed)

June - card created for Card Chain Challenge

July  - card created for NZ Swap Group

August - DT card created for Scribbles Designs (on break)

September - card created for one of the Gecko Galz Challenges

October - DT card created for 12 Months of Christmas

November - card created for Beccy's Place Month of Holiday Cards

December -  card created for Ching-Chou Kuik (closing)

This will be my last post for 2023 as it is approaching midnight.
Happy New Year to all my followers.