Merry Christmas

It looks like it is going to be another wet day again today.  It cleared for a bit yesterday and was quite windy so I managed to get some washing dried.  It is a case of grabbing the chance to get it out when you can - even if it means bringing it in and out several times!  On the plus side, I'm managing a fair bit of crafting time which is good as I have some DT projects to attend to before the end of the month.

I would like to enter:

Colour Crazy - Hand coloring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/week-45-anything-goes-colouring.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from my Awaiting Crafting box (it didn't have the source written on the back so unknown source for now).  The image is from Conie Fong and the sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  Coloring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the letters on the string.  I dotted around a few tiny gold and white pearls.

Jingle All The Way

 A girly Christmas card:

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Girly
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-478-girly.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Christmas In July
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-221-christmas-in-july.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some pretty lace and three stickers - the tree is a bit out of proportion to the gifts unless it is a table top tree!

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:

Merry Christmas

The digital paper and sentiment are out of my Awaiting Crafting boxes.  I decided that I hadn't used much out of it for a week or so, and that it was time that I made another attempt to lessen the pile!

I would like to enter:
Createful Heart Design - Anything Goes
http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/2020/06/challenge-21-is-here-welcome.html
PINspirational Challenges - Photo Inspiration (Christmas)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/pinspirational-challenge-267-favs-of.html

I have used two digital papers from Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Createful Heart Digis and the sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also used a gold satin ribbon over the join between the digital papers.

Fa-la-la-la

I've just come back from the dentist and I'm feeling all numb around the mouth.  So, I've sat down at the laptop to write up some posts and plan some DT cards while the numbness wears off!   I wish the bill would wear off at the same speed! LOL.

This one is for my neighbour who does alot through the year to help not only me but other neighbours as well.

I would like to enter:
ABC Christmas Challene - N is for Name (Mary)
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/n-o-are-for.html
CCC Digi Creations -Monochrome
https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-94-monochrome.html
Creative Craft Cottage - The Most Wonderful Time Of Year
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-109-most-wonderful-time-of.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Neat and Tangled and is coloured with copic markers. The Fa-la-la-la sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  The name sentiment is one that I typed on the laptop in a similar font to that of the other sentiment.  I also added some organza ribbon, a button and some christmas washi tape from Sugar and Spice Studio.

Christmas is a not a time.....

.......nor a season but a state of mind.  What a wonderful quote!

I would like to enter these challenges:
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Anything Goes
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/challenge-348-anything-goes-12252016.html
Creative Craft Cottage - Anything Goes
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/challenge-78-anything-goes.html

I have used a snowflake patterned paper from Craft Smith and some white glitter cardstock from American Crafts.  The image is from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  The digital sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.

Love You To Death

It is time to submit my card for the latest Musically Challenged Challenge.  I nearly missed out on doing this one as my mojo had seemed to have packed up and gone on vacation!!  However, it decided to come back today - just in time too!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Musically Challenged - Love You To Death
http://musicallychallengedchallenge.blogspot.gr/2013/10/love-you-to-death-challenge-12.html

I used an image from Beccy's Place stippled with Distress Ink - Pine Needles to represent the forest she is walking through near the beginning of the video.  As soon as I saw this girl in the video, I thought of this image from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.   I have wanted to use this image for a while but never found the right card for it!   I coloured her with copic markers E00, 100, C7, E35, E31, R22, YR02.   I printed the title of the song using a font on my computer and then stippled with Distress Ink - Barn Door before cutting the words out separately.

Mixed Media Canvas

I had a heap of fun playing with this canvas:

I am entering this canvas into the following challenges:
De Creatieve Zebra - Anything Goes
http://decreatievezebra.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/challenge-30-alles-mag.html
Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Mixed Media
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursdays-challenge-aug-15-21-mixed-media

I started with a blank canvas and painted it with acrylic paint.  While still wet I placed a serviette over the top.  As it has dried the dog has picked up some of the background colour!  I have added various bits and pieces almost in a smash book style.  The scrunched up sentiment by Folded Paper and Printed Pixels has been inked with Distress Ink.  I applied some black Memento ink around the edges of the canvas.  There is a strip of washi tape there, some Stickles - Candy Cane, Glossy Accents, glitter, Bakers Twine.  I also added a die-cut snowflake cut from glossy cardstock from DCWV using a Spellbinders Die.  I then applied some metallic rub-ons over the top and a glitter dome to the centre.

Sunbonnet Christmas Tree

I really love the sunbonnet images - thought I'd use a bit different colour scheme for this one:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CHNC - Stitching Real or Faux
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/chnc-134-stitching-real-or-faux.html
Catch The Bug - BINGO
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/july-bingo-challenge.html
All That Stickles - Waterfall
http://allthatstickles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/waterfall-linky-party_20.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/chnc-challenge-extra-for-july.html
Papertake Weekly - Dies and/or Punches
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/die-ing-for-punch.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (baubles)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/pinspirational-challenge-67.html
ABC Christmas Challenge - O'Christmas Tree
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/o-is-for-o-christmas-tree.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad called Snowed In Winter Papers by MME.  The image is from Bugaboo stamps and the sentiment from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  The image has been coloured with copic markers E15, E43, BG15, G82, R29, G17, E00 with Stickles - Waterfall added to the hat trim, apron, baubles and star. The buttons are some from my Mum's button box - I'm so glad that she decided I could take what I wanted!  I have used Spellbinders dies for the die-cutting.  I have edged the tag one with copic marker BG15.  The grosgrain ribbon is from American Crafts. 

My BINGO line is - sentiment - button - sparkle (Stickles)

Jingle Bells

After missing a few letters on the way with the ABC Christmas Challenge, I'm back for J:

am entering this card into the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - J is for Jingle Bells
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/j-is-for-jingle-bells.html
CHNC - Show us some white
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/chnc-challenge-126-show-some-white.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/chnc-challenge-extra-for-may.html
The Outlawz CAS Challenge - Winter
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sundayscleanandsimplecas/forum/topics/cas-challenge-may-26-2013

This nice cheerful image comes from May Brit.  I have coloured the snowman in copic markers and then used C1 to outline the image.  The papers are from a paper pad called Christmas Collection.  The grosgrain ribbon is from American crafts.  The sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels and has been die-cut with a Spellbinders Banner die.

Yellow and Grey for Christmas

Not a red or a green to be seen on this card!

This card is for the following challenges:
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Christmas
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/challenge-40-anything-goes.html
Sassy Studio Designs - All about the Hat
http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/dare-to-be-sassy-thursday-175.html
CHNC - Sentiment on front of card
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/chnc-challenge-123-lets-get-sentimental.html
Incy Wincy - Yellow and Grey
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/colour-challenge-yellow-and-grey.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/chnc-challenge-extra-for-may.html
Seems a Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/sketch-38-kenny-k-downloads.html

I have used two papers from a paper pad by DCWV called Lemon Flowers.  The top one has been punched with a Martha Stewart border punch that I purchased while on holiday last week.   The matting is yellow cardstock.  I have also die-cut a yellow snowflake and added a pearl to it's centre.

The image is from Sassy Studio Designs and the sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.

Fa la la la la

The challenge at Brown Sugar Challenge Blog is all about the sentiment:
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2012/11/challenge-18-clean-simple.html
The card that I have created has a musical theme:

The background paper comes from a paper pack by Rosies Studio.  The sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  I have also used a Memory Box die of a musical clef.  This has been die-cut from the same glitter cardstock that is used to matt the sentiment.  I have also added some pearls to the card.

A shaped card

The current challenge at Bearly Mine Designs is to produce a shaped card:
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-45-shaped-cards.html

This is the shape that I chose to work with:

The shaped card has been die-cut using a Spellbinders die.  The paper is one from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is a recent  freebie from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels which I have coloured using copic markers.