A Bittersweet Christmas Post....

Winner at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges

Coffee of the Day - Maple Fudge

Today's Christmas card marks my last as a Design Team member over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra challenge blog. it makes me sad, but all good things come to a close so new ones can begin. :) I am so grateful to the time I had with these lovely ladies!

I'll be on the lookout for a new year round Christmas challenge blog to join, so will keep all of you posted as to how that goes. I love to make Christmas cards! :)

for my card, I used the cutey Winter Bird House image by Bugaboo, our constant, image was printed onto kraft cs and snow was colored with a pencil.  stickles was added over the top for a touch of shine and sparkle. wonderful sponsor. papers are from a neat pad I picked up at Target.

holiday twine was wrapped around the main image, which was cut with a Spellbinders die. upper corner is embellished with a poinsettia by Petaloo and holly leaves & berries from Wild Orchid Crafts. a little ribbon snippet peaks out for a touch of fun and whimsy. :) a doily and vintage button add interest along the border while a Unity Stamps sentiment completes the card.

enjoy your day and I'll see you back here tomorrow with another crafty project! :)

Challenges:
Creative Moments - anything goes
Fab 'n Funky - glitter & sparkle
Holly Jolly Christmas - anything Christmas
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
Christmas with the Cuteys - anything Christmas and cute
Dream Valley - Christmas
Melonheadz - winter is here
Creative Knockouts - winter wonderland/festive fun

Christmas Joy, Christmas Bells

Top Pick at Word Art Wednesday

Coffee of the Day - Creamy Chestnuts

In my opinion, it's never too early to be making Christmas cards! :) I make them all year long as many of you who follow my blog know.  Elisabeth Bell has soooooooooooo many precious stamps and digital images to make card making all the more easy!

for today's post I'm using the adorable Christmas Bells digi combined with papers from the Prima Blooming Retro digital collection, pretty mulberry flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & Hobby Lobby, ribbons, lace, and other beautiful embellies to make a holiday card anyone would love to have pop into their mailbox!

of course a bit of glitter always helps to bring a bit of sparkle and shine to the the season, don't you think? ;) thank goodness for all the variations of stickles! all dies are by Spellbinders.

be sure to link up your holiday cards over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge blog for a chance to win a gift certificate from Bugaboo. and the Digi Bells challenge is still going on, too.  you KNOW you want a chance to win some of her gorgeous digis! :)

thank you for stopping by my blog today!

Challenges:
Catch the Bug - bingo; sentiment, distress, ribbon
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - cute or anything Christmas
Di's Digis - add a sentiment
Kraftin' Kimmie Wonderful Wed - anything goes
Fussy and Fancy - bingo: flowers, buttons, dies OR distressing, lace, buttons
WAW - anything encouraging goes
Southern Girls - punches & dies (sentiment punch is by Jenni Bowlin and dies are by Spellbinders)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - glitter and sparkle (stickles on die cut frame and for snow)
Creative Craft Cottage Digi - add a bow
Merry Christmas Ch - add a sentiment

Funky and Fun Christmas Ornaments

Coffee of the Day - Moon Pie :)

Today starts a new challenge over on Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra blog, so I hope you'll join us for some holiday fun! As always, we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps, so someone will win a gift certificate for some great images from their store. if you join along, that someone could be YOU! :)

For my card this month I am using this retro funky image called 'Christmas Ornaments' and giving it my own little spin. main image and matting dies are by Spellbinders while the banner die is by SU!  papers are from the Basic Grey Juniper Berry collection. pretty poinsettia is from Prima and seam binding, which I distressed with several shades of ink, is from Zipper Stop. some vintage buttons and a fun little piece of Christmas flair were also added. I used a clear spica glitter gel pen and wink of stella glitter pen on the main image to add lots of sparkle, and then a white gel pen on the matting die to add some fun highlighted dots.

thank you so much for popping over this Saturday morning. :) hang on and I'll have another post for you!!!

enjoy your weekend!

Challenges:
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - anything goes w/patterned paper
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - anything goes w/optional twist to create own bg
DL Art  Oct linky party - anything goes

Merry Christmas Santa Tree Stocking Card

Top 3 Pick at Dream Valley

Coffee of the Day - Caramel Bread Pudding

It's time for the midway posting over at the Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra blog. I love to make holiday cards, that is for sure. :) so this gives me a chance to work on them all year long. have you made any yet this year?

I have been on a shaped card kick lately, as those of you who visit my blog frequently can tell. I decided to pull out my long forgotten SU! stocking die for this one. why don't I use this cute die more often? it is so much fun! :)

I also used the AKV Santa - tree image by Bugaboo to make more lighthearted card. I like to have a nice mix of fun as well as pretty cards in my collection so I am always sure to have just the  perfect card on hand for each person or family!

a few sequins, vintage button, ribbon, pom pom trim, mulberry poinsettia, and adorable little rusty bell are all the decoration this seemed to need. I added in a few hand drawn dots with a white gel pen and marker. simple, but festive! :)

hope you have a most wonderful day! thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer

Challenges:
Christmas at Sweet Stamping - Christmas die cuts
WAW - anything encouraging goes
A Snowflake's Promise - anything goes
Crimbo Crackers - shaped Christmas card
Cards and More - no designer paper
Glitter 'n Sparkle - add some metal (little rusty bell in top corner)
CRAFT - Christmas
DL Art - anything goes
Dream Valley - no squares allowed

Peace on Earth Sitting Angel

Coffee of the Day - Creamy Chestnuts

I'm back again! 2 posts in 2 days! that's a record of late. :) still haven't been able to get to my craft room, but at least I have some things to show those of you who are stopping by my blog. I am so thankful to my faithful followers who leave me such beautiful and encouraging comments! love to each of you!!!!

I'm finally getting a chance to share my project for the new challenge over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra, sponsored as always by Bugaboo. you can link all of your Christmas cards for a chance to win a fabulous gift certificate to the Bugaboo store!

for my card I have used the precious Angel Girl Sitter image and painted her a brick chimney to sit upon.  the digital papers are, I believe, from Far Far Hill. I forgot to write down the name after I printed them off the way I usually do. the sheet music is "Hark the Herald Angels Sing."

shimmerz paint was added to the angel's wings and halo while a clear spica gel pen adds sparkle to the bg. pretty pink seam binding was distressed & is from Zipper Stop, glitter rose is from Michael's, and other flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. buttons and lace are from my vintage stash. sentiment stamp is by Shady Tree Studio. main image die and pink die behind it are by Spellbinders.

I hope you have a most amazing day! :) thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges:
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Deep Ocean - bingo: buttons, flowers, sentiment
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - layers
Love to Scrap - flower power
Christmas Cards All Year Round - shabby chic or monochromatic
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - vintage or anything Christmas
Happy Little Stampers Christmas - song (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)
Paper Creator Crafts - Christmas
Sparkles Christmas - angels or fairies
Christmas Card Ch - anything Christmas goes
Jingle Belles - music
Broken Fairy - anything goes w/optional twist of things with wings
A Gem of a Challenge - ribbon, lace, or twine (ribbon and lace)
Di's Digi Designs - anything with wings

Winter Friends Bring Christmas Joy

Winner at Delicious Doodles

Coffee of the Day - Vanilla Hazelnut

Just another manic Monday..... grins! now you will have that wonderful song stuck in your head all day - grins! so while you sing along, I'll share with you my newest creation for the monthly challenge over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra. :) as always, we are sponsored by Bugaboo, so get your holiday bells ringing so you can play along for a chance to win some cute images!

I have used the adorable Peekers - Winter Friends image on my card, along with papers from the Basic Grey 25th & Pine collection and a sentiment from Create with TLC. liquid applique and shimmerz paint accents were added to her hat, while little touches with a spica clear glitter pen were added elsewhere on the main image. stickles covers the snow on the ground.

pink seam binding is from Zipper Stop, gorgeous ombre lace trim is vintage as are the buttons, large glitter rose is from Michael's, and the rest are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

thank you so much for stopping by! I hope your week is off to a great start! :)

Challenges:
Sweet Sketch - sketch turned on its side
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
ATG with Create with TLC - anything goes
Christmas Card Challenge - anything Christmas goes
Glory of Christmas - use kraft cs (card base)
Allsorts - a touch of sparkle
Challenge Up Your Life - Christmas in July
Classic DT Open Ch - anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - anything Christmas goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - anything Christmas goes
Little Claire's Designs - anything goes
Mark's Finest Papers - anything goes
Art by Miran - anything goes
As You Like It - fave papers & why (Basic Grey without a doubt! anyone who knows me knows that I have been a BG gal from the very beginning. their style suits my vintage/shabby style to a T! even their more retro designs can always find a way onto my projects. even though they have retired, I still use them on almost every project!)
Delicious Doodles - All Creatures Great and Small

Christmas Curls in July

Coffee of the Day - Pecan Toffee

Hello and Happy Friday!

It's Christmas in July! have you made any of your holiday cards yet? there are so many cuties available in Elisabeth Bell's digi shop, and if you subscribe to her newsletter, you just might find a few popping into your mailbox, too! :)

One of those freebies that showed up in my inbox was this adorable image, 'Christmas Curls.' isn't she precious with her little kitty?! since we have just rescued a cat here in our home, this one really struck a chord with me. in face my own kitty cat is sitting in his special bed right here on top of the desk beside me as I type this post! yes, he might just be a bit spoiled, but as a rescue, he has a right to be! :)

papers are from the Basic Grey Evergreen collection, main die is by Spellbinders, pretty snowflake border die is by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions, and little flower is by Petaloo. lace along bottom, buttons, and holly sprig are all vintage stash. pink seam binding (distressed) and gold cord are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. tag was sprayed with glimmer mist. distress stickles were added to holly berries and shimmerz was painted onto bells of main image. some faux stitching and a burlap doily complete the card.

this is my last post on the Digi Bell blog as a guest designer, and I have had such a lovely time! I still have a few more posts with them, but no more on the blog. it's sure been a fun ride!

it's also a mid month posting over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra challenge, so be sure to link up those Christmas cards you are making!

have a great weekend! :)
Jennifer

Challenges:
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - anything Christmas goes
Whoopsi Daisy - Christmas in July
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Classic DT Challenge - anything goes
World Wide Open DT Challenge - anything goes
Craft Rocket - anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Crimbo Crackers - anything Christmas goes
DL Art July linky party - anything goes
Little Miss Muffet - anything goes
Kraftin' Kimmie's Wonderful Wed - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Merry Little Snowman

Design Team Favorite at Tuesday Morning Sketches

Coffee of the Day - Irish Creme

A new challenge is starting over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra (I'm posting early due to the time difference) as well as it's Oldie But Goodie day on the Bugaboo challenge and inspiration blog. so you get a two-fer from me today! :)

I am using the ever adorable 'Chibi Snowman' image on my card, printed directly onto kraft cardstock. isn't he such a cutie?! :)

papers are from the Basic Grey 25th and Pine collection, satin ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and snowflake corner die is by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions. main die is by Spellbinders.

doily was sprayed with glimmer mist, snow on main image was covered in frosted stickles, and little snow drops were created with a Viva Decor pearl pen. I used a white chalk pencil to color the snowman. more sparkly accents were added with my spica clear glitter pen.

little holly piece is vintage as are the buttons. sentiment was generated on the label maker. sorry it's a bit hard to see.

thanks for stopping by! my crafty posts will be a bit further apart, I'm afraid. have left most of my Design Teams due to some health issues I'm having. hope a bit of rest will get me back on my feet in  a few months. :)

until then you'll see me a few times a week, I hope. :)

Challenges:
Tues. Morning Sketches - sketch
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Fab 'n Funky - Christmas
House That Stamps Built - anything goes
Crimbo Crackers - anything Christmas goes
Simon Says Stamp Wed - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Digi Choosday - bling, gems, or glitter ( stickles glitter glue - hope that counts. also glimmer mist on doily which shimmers, glitter pen and pearl pen drops which are also sparkly.)
Holly Jolly Christmas - add a ribbon
Inky Chicks - Christmas in summer
Christmas Card Ch - anything goes
Winter Wonderland - stitching or use 2 designer papers (2 papers option)

Dear Santa...

Coffee of the Day - Chocolate Peppermint

It's time for some mid month Christmas inspiration for you courtesy of the DT over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge blog! please head over to the blog to see the fabulous cards the team has created so help you get a head start on those Christmas cards! :) link up your cards so you'll be in the running for a great prize from Bugaboo Stamps!

speaking of Bugaboo, since I'm a Guest Designer with them until the end of July, I combined my card with Humor Me Wednesday on the challenge and inspiration blog. pop over there, too, because there are some fun samples by the Bugaboo team! :)

gosh, after all of that lead up, aren't you anxious to finally see my card?! ha! well who else should appear but the infamous Stella! everyone loves this sassy lady, that is for sure! I would venture to say she is probably one of the more popular characters in the Bugaboo store! :)

I've combined the 'Stella - Dear Santa Note' image with papers from the Basic Grey 25th and Pine collection. Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, a burlap doily, vintage buttons & holly sprig, little ticket & banner, as well as an assortment of ribbons and baker's twine make for a fun holiday card. lots of shimmerz paint accents here, too.

sorry that the camera glare seems to have covered up the word 'all' on the first line of the text. it should read - "I was good ALL year."

yeah, me neither. I can't make it a month. nope, not even a week. my sassy self just can't help but cause a bit of mischief. ;)

take care and have a fabby day! love ya!

Challenges:
A Snowflake's Promise - anything Christmas or winter goes
TTCRD - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - create you own challenge: square card for Christmas with burlap
One Stitch at a Time - layer it up
Crafting When We Can - sketch
Happy Little Stampers Christmas - twine
Open Minded Crafting - seasons/holidays
Sweet Stampin' - lots of layers
Winter Wonderland - add ribbon and a bow
Art Impressions - aging with attitude
ABC Christmas - 'L' is for laughter, list, little banner punch, light green
Crafting By Designs - get ready for Christmas
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - warm winter clothing

Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle

Coffee of the Day - Creme Brulee

Today's post is not only a two-fer, but it's the first of two. :) so you had better grab a cuppa while you're here, or at least top off the cup you already have!

Being the first of the month, and where has this year gone btw?!?!, we have a new challenge starting over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra blog. as always, you can enter any Christmas card for a chance to win the prize from  our sponsor, Bugaboo.

since I am also a guest designer with Bugaboo until July, my card fits with today's Humor Me Wednesday over on their challenge and inspiration blog.

I'm using the funny 'Gertrude - Tinsel in a Tangle' image for my Christmas card. this is another one that my MIL quickly snatched up, since she said she knew the perfect person to give it to.

papers are from the My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland collection, lipstick red seam binding and natural burlap string are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, little poinsettia is from Hobby Lobby, and buttons are from my vintage stash. crystal effects covers her 'glasses' and accents were made with a spica clear glitter pen. white Mr. Huey's spray was added to the card base.

thanks for stopping by! see you in just a bit with my next post. :)

Challenges:
A Snowflake's Promise - anything goes
52 Christmas Throwdown -  dies and/or punches (dies for main image & mat, punches to create ends of banners)
Hiding in My Craft Room - any holiday
12 Months of Christmas - anything Christmas goes with optional silver & gold
Sparkles Christmas - use 2 dies (both by Spellbinders)

Peace on Earth Angel

Winner at Crimbo Crackers

Coffee of the Day - Creme Brulee

It's time for our mid-way post over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge! believe me when I say it's never too early to start working on your Christmas cards! we'd love to see you  play along and get a head start! :)

I have used the oh, so adorable Peace Angel digi from QKR Stampede on my card. papers are from the My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland collection, all flowers except center rose are by Wild Orchid Crafts. the glitter rose is from Michael's as is the glittered wood veneer snowflake. lipstick red seam binding and Christmas plaid ribbon snippet are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

the stars are painted with shimmerz and her wings are covered in wink of stella gitter pen. vintage buttons, ticket portion, and a doily finish with embellishments.

hope your weekend is truly marvelous so far! thanks so much for stopping by! :)

Challenges:
Outlawz Sketch - sketch
Crimbo Crackers - anything Christmas goes
Sparkles Christmas Ch - Christmas cuties
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - pink, a little or a lot
Kitty Bee Designs - girly
Polkadoodles - things with wings
Quick Quotes - things with wings
Creative Knock-outs - doily delights
Pile it On - You're a Star

Merry Christmas, Little Bird

Top 3 Pick at Crafty Ribbons

Coffee of the Day - Maple Fudge

My post is late, but it is here just the same for the Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge. sorry about that. :(  not feeling well at the moment, so doing my best to get caught up on blog posts...

anyhow, as always, we are sponsored by the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps. I do hope you will join us in getting a head start on your Christmas cards!

I used the adorable Skinny Bird Christmas Candy Cane image on my card along with papers from the Basic Grey Aspen Frost collection. the doily was sprayed with glimmer mist to turn it that lovely shiny red.

a red chevron mini bag holds a tag tied with dusty olive seam binding. I plan to add a gift card to the tag before I mail this out. the tag is the perfect size to hold a gift hard adhered with glue dots. :)

poppy red checkerboard satin ribbon wraps around the card's edge into a fluffy bow also tied with red burlap string. same red burlap string also ties one of the vintage buttons.

come join the fun with us at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenges! :)
and thanks so much for stopping by!  Jennifer

Challenges:
Outlawz Mon. Greeting - anything goes
Crafty Ribbons - button it up
Cr8tive Hands Friends - anything goes
ABC Christmas Ch - 'I' for ink (I use SU! inks to watercolor my images. inks also used to distress)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - animals
Fab 'n Funky - bright Christmas
Craft-Dee BowZ - anything goes with a handmade bow
Pile it On - garden creatures
Glory of Christmas - stamp or digi/anything Christmas goes
52 Christmas Card Throwdown - pick a previous theme (ch. 3: Christmas animals/birds)

Christmas Love with Trimmings

A new challenge begins over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra blog, so let's get those jingle bells jingling! a reminder to those of you here in the USA that the challenge blog is based in the UK, so I have to share my post early to coincide with everything going live across the pond.

Bugaboo Stamps is our fabby sponsor every month, so be sure to play along for the chance to win a gift certificate to shop in their store.

I have used the cutey 'Kidz Reindeer' image on my card, along with papers from the Basic Grey Juniper Berry collection. dies are by Spellbinders, and sentiment is from Create with TLC. punch for sentiment & little banner are by SU! and tab punch is Jenni Bowlin.

ribbon snippet is from Really Reasonable Ribbon and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. buttons are from my vintage stash. stickles was added to the main image for snow. a marker was used for faux stitching and accent dots.

I hope to see you in the new challenge! and thanks so very much for stopping by! :)

Challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - sketch
Crimbo Crackers - cute kids
ABC Christmas - G for green or gold (used both here)
Winter Wonderland - for a child
Pile it On - stitching
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Cute Christmas

Mid-Month Inspiration Post for Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra

Favorite at Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge

It's now time to share my mid-month post for Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra. because of the time difference I have to post my card the evening of the 14th so it coincides with the post going live in the UK on the 15th. ;)

Our challenge is always sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps, but  mid-month DT projects can feature images from anywhere.

Today's card has a cute little image from Sandra Caldwell called 'Head Elf' because he was a perfect match to the Boot Card Template from Shape EZ. don't you think so?

paper is from the Basic Grey Evergreen collection, flowers & holly leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts, striped satin ribbon & gold twine are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and pretty little doilies are an Etsy purchase. I added some stickles accent dots to the boot and white gel pen & glitter pen accents to the main image.

playing along in the Christmas Extra challenge is a great way to get a jump start on your holiday cards! hope to see you there. :)

Challenges:
Christmas Card Ch - anything Christmas goes
Crafty Friends - anything goes
QKR - add some sparkle (stickles, gold/silver ribbon, gold twine, & glitter pen highlights)
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
DL Art - anything goes
Happy Little Stampers Christmas Ch - shaped card
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - cute Christmas
12 Months of Christmas - anything Christmas goes with optional decoration twist

Have a Merry Fairy Christmas!

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra. Our theme is always anything Christmas goes! There is a chance to win a great prize from our sponsor, Bugaboo Digis. I sure hop you will play along. :)

For my card this month, I used the lovely 'Fairy Christmas' image. isn't she just so sweet?

papers are from Basic Grey, gorgeous dies are by Spellbinders. all flowers and holly leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts. the pretty ombre red satin ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, as is the lace trim. sequins, vintage buttons, and a doily complete the card. the main image is decorated with shimmerz paint, stickles, and touches of a spica clear glitter pen.

I'll see you back here tomorrow with several more fun posts! :)

Challenges:
Christmas Card Ch - anything Christmas goes
Crimbo Crackers - die cuts and Christmas
Little Miss Muffett - anything goes
Fab 'n Funky - Christmas
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

A Merry Christmas Pup

Crimbo Crackers winner

Coffee of the Day - Nutty Fudge

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra! the theme is always 'Anything Christmas Goes' so get a head start on those holiday cards and link them up! :)

I used the most adorable image from Bugaboo called 'Candy Cane Charlie.' he reminds me so much of Mick's dog, Brutus, so I am in love with this entire series of digis! :) I tried to color him to match Brutus a little bit, too. hubby thought I was nuts to make a card for Mick this early, but hey, why not? ;)

papers are from the Basic Grey Evergreen collection. are you as sad as I am that they are closing shop? I can hardly bear it!!! you know how much I use my beloved BG papers.... sigh.... moving on.... kinda.....

the sentiment die is by Tim Holtz. I love these dies so much! the whole 'Handwritten' series is so versatile. the plaid ribbon (yes, more of my little saved scraps!) & green burlap string are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, buttons & jingle bell are from my vintage stash, and burlap ribbon is by May Arts. stickles has been added to the Santa had and the clear spica get pen used on the ornament.

I do hope you will play along in our Christmas challenge!

thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with more to share! :)

Challenges:
Crimbo Crackers - anything Christmas goes
ABC Christmas - B is for baubles (on his collar)
Christmas Card Ch - anything goes
Southern Girls - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps and More - Holidays
Fab 'n Funky - Christmas

Sending Warm Winter Wishes

Coffee of the Day - Maple Fudge

I realize my post is late in the day, but it's actually going live over in Europe at the proper time. ;) and it's a two-fer, too! not only am I here with a reminder for Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra, but I was privileged to be asked as a Guest Designer over at Paradise of Stamps for their newest challenge.  because the themes coincided, I thought I would combine it all into one fun card for you! I hope you enjoy! :)

The theme at Paradise of Stamps is 'Winter', and what says winter here in northeast Ohio more than SNOW! while we didn't have much before Christmas, we have been making up for it this week. I wanted to add a sentiment on the outside, but just ran out of space. so I did add it to the inside and it reads, "Sending Warm Winter Wishes." this makes it perfect for any kind of a winter holiday card!

The cute bear image comes from Sandra Caldwell, papers are from the My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland collection, snowflake template is by Shape EZ, pale blue ribbon and burlap string are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and buttons are vintage. beautiful doily die for the iridescent vellum is by Prima and the pretty tree dies are by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions. I added snow to the trees with acrylic paints and to the main image with stickles.

I hope you will play along in both challenges since you've seen how easy it is to combine them into one card! :) and just think - you'll be getting a head start on your holiday cards, too!

thanks so much for stopping by!
Jennifer

Challenges:
Crafty Time - make it sparkle (stickles on the snow & snowballs)
Creatalicious - snowflakes (template & paper)
Southern Ridge Trading - anything winter
Stempelgarten - Winter Wonderland
Creaine Ch - bingo: blue, flowers, glitter (stickles)
Craft for the Craic - January Blues
The Stamping Boutique - winter
Christmas at Sweet Stamping - bows

Peace, Joy, and Christmas Heels!

It probably seems a bit strange to be sharing a Christmas card this late in the day on New Year's Eve, but when this post goes live, it will actually be New Year's DAY in some parts of the world! oh the glories of technology! :)

and you see, I am posting this as a brand new member of the Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra Design Team! :) I am so excited to be a part of this team, not the least because it's going to help me get my cards done in time this year! grins! :)

For the past few years, I made a few Christmas cards each month beginning in January and had a nice stash by December. 2015 was a big flop for my holiday card making. I was so far behind and didn't come close to having enough. no way am I going to let that happen again! I'm going to be ready with my jingle bells on come Christmas 2016! who's with me?!  the great thing is that there are several challenge blogs out in bloggyland, (such as Crafty Hazelnut's!), so you can win prizes as you build your stash! doesn't get much better than that folks!

I have used the fun Christmas Heels image by Bugaboo and a sentiment by Create with TLC for my card. papers are from the Basic Grey Evergreen collection, buttons & holly sprig are vintage, and glittered rose is from Michael's. little plaid ribbon snippet is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. the holly sprigs on the shoes are covered in distress stickles and accented with my spica clear glitter gel pen. I also used distress stickles around the edges of the main image, which is matted by a doily. the sentiment piece was sprayed with kraft glimmer mist.

thanks so much for stopping by! may your 2016 overflow with blessings! :)
Jennifer

Challenges:
TTCRD - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Pile it On - Christmas/Winter
A Snowflake's Promise - anything goes with winter or Christmas theme
Coloring in Scrapland - Christmas
Dream Valley - Christmas
Crimbo Crackers - anything Christmas goes (hi, Ruth!!!)