I like my Hot Chocolate...

...with some Salted Caramel syrup in it!  I don't drink tea or coffee but I love my hot chocolate!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Limited Runs - Customer Gallery
http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.co.nz/p/customer-gallery.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Stripes or Dots
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-344-stripes-or-dots-11272016.html

I have used a striped paper from a paper pad by MME.  The image is from Limited Runs and is coloured with copic markers.  I also used some raffia, a flower embellishment coloured with copic markers and some gems.

Merry Christmas To You

A sweet Christmas card!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CHNC - Use a sentiment
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/chnc-challenge-309-use-sentiment.html
Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes
http://lacysunshine.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/christmas-angel-kisses-anything-goes.html
Creative Ladybirds - Anything Goes
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/challenge-22.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Stripes or Dots (stripes on candy canes)
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-344-stripes-or-dots-11272016.html

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Craft Smith.  The sentiment is from the reverse of the main paper.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some candy cane themed washi tape as well as a candy cane embellishment.

Christmas Wishes

The red and white theme here wasn't intentional - it sort of evolved from the paper choice.  The image made me think of gingham - and it kind of went from there!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Angels
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-219-angels.html
CHNC - Use a sentiment
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/chnc-challenge-309-use-sentiment.html
Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-32.html

I have used a gingham patterned paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The sentiment and border are from the same paper pad.  The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I die-cut with a Spellbinder die and added some small red pearls.

Happy Birthday

This is an image my daughter can really relate to.  She has just finished her second year of a costume degree.  Earlier this year, they made corsets - and she is keen to make another one.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Patties Creations - Birthday
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-128.html
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-226-anything-goes.html

I have used a paper, border and topper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Needle and Thread".  I added a handwritten sentiment to the topper.  The image is from Pattie's Creations and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the border to give the buttons more dimension.  Matting is green pearlescent paper.

Christmas Kitty

I managed to use up some offcuts of Christmas patterned paper for this card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Sami Stamps - Anything Goes
http://samistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/new-release-fall-harvest-and-sami.html
CHNC - Use a sentiment
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/chnc-challenge-309-use-sentiment.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/sweet-sketch-wednesday-and-sami-stamps.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun - Christmas
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/monthly-challenge-11-christmas-hanukkah_2.html
Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/show-us-your-pussies-challenge-12-1st.html

I have used a scrapbook paper for the background.  The matting is green cardstock.  I also used offcuts of two christmas papers - at least one of them is from Kaisercraft although I'm not sure about the polka dot one.  The image is from Sami Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some shine with some Glossy Accents and some faux stitching with a Distress Marker.  The digital sentiment is from Desert Diva.

Christmas Candy Cane

Where has the year gone?  It seems like it has just flown this year.  I hope you have your Christmas cards all created - I have thanks to being on the DT for CHNC Extra!  Speaking of which, if you need some inspiration for your remaining christmas cards you can find it here.  And then come back and link up your christmas creations.

As usual, we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.

I have used an image from Bugaboo Stamps called JJ Christmas - Candy Cane.

I also used a striped paper from a christmas paper pad, some red cardstock for matting and some red gems from Rosie's Studio.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Candy Cane Day
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-nov-25-to-dec-1
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/stella-says-sketch-challenge-419.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Stripes or Dots
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-344-stripes-or-dots-11272016.html

Pastel Snowman

A christmas card in a pastel colour scheme:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Fresh Brewed Designs - Pastels
https://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/freshly-brewed-challenge-november.html
CHNC - Use a sentiment
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/chnc-challenge-309-use-sentiment.html

I have used a pastel green paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also used some mesh ribbon, a digital sentiment, some pearlescent paper for matting and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.