Happy Christmas Lights

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Sunday.  I hope your weekend has been lovely, we've had lots of rain and high winds here in Florida so it's been a crafty and cozy weekend for me.  Today's share features images and a sentiment from the "Watt's Up" Stamp Set by Jaded Blossom. 

I've colored the images using my Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the "Miss Mary Christmas" 6x6 paper pad by Hobby Lobby.  Does anyone remember Peachy Keen?  I have a stamp set from Peachy Keen that's all faces; different expressions and sizes, so I decided to give the lights some character.  How cheeky is the one on the left?  He's winking at his sweetie! 

The images have been fussy cut and popped on craft foam, the corners of the focal mat have been punched for added interest and lastly, red sequins and Crystal Stickles has been added for extra holiday sparkle.  

Christmas Eve is one week away, I hope you're ready!  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Stamping Sensations - At Christmas, my fav colors are the traditional red and green

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Sweet Stampin'

Fairy and Unicorn

Daring Cardmakers

Creative Fingers

My Time to Craft

Outlawz Festive Friday

Krafty Chicks

Through the Purple Haze

Penny's Challenges

 

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #12

Hello and Happy Friday my dear crafty friends!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.  The optional mood board is so Wintery and Festive and I've used the mood board for my inspiration.

I've had these dies in my stash for several seasons and both sets; the Poinsettia and Cardinal were gifted to me from a special swap buddy in the U.K. (thanks Michelle!).

I've used 3 shades of red, one being glitter card, to piece together the poinsettia and cardinal.  The music sheet paper is from open stock at Hobby Lobby, the sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp pack of pre-printed sentiment strips.

To finish off the design, I've added gold mirror card for the flower centers and splattered with gold Posca Paint Pen.  The front poinsettia and sentiment strip have been popped on craft foam for dimension.

Please stop by The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge and play along, our prize this month is the Floral Trimmings Stamp Set by Studio Katia.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Outlawz Friday No Stamp Challenge

Creative Crafters

My Time to Craft

Aloha Friday

CRAFT Challenge

Krafty Chicks

AYLI

Creative Inspiration

Cardz 4 Galz

Triple B

Kidz Reindeer

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  We only have 13 more sleeps until the Jolly Man comes and I hope you're getting as excited as I am for his visit.  I have a quick share for your today featuring an adorable little one dressed as a reindeer.

The image is the Kidz Reindeer digital image from Bugaboo Stamps (now retired) and I've used my Prismacolor Pencils for coloring.  The patterned papers are from the Miss Mary Christmas 6x6 paper pad purchased at Hobby Lobby and look like strips of ribbon.

I've die cut the focal image using a stitched tag die from Gina K. Designs, the glittery background banner strip was cut using a die from Kat Scrappiness and the sentiment is from a pre-stamped pack by Simon Says Stamp.

The focal tag has been popped on craft foam for dimension and Crystal Stickles were added to the Christmas lights for that much needed holiday sparkle.  For the finishing touch, a small Baker's Twine Bow has been added to the tag.

That's all I have for you today.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Double Trouble

Use Your Stuff

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Cutie Pie Challenge

Christmas with the Cuties

Mirtillamente

The Crafting Challenge

Sheepski Designs

Merry Little Christmas Challenge

Hot Cocoa Christmas Mouse

Hello and Happy Sunday Everyone, I hope your weekend has been lovely.  Today I have a quick share featuring the adorable Hot Cocoa Christmas Mouse digital image from Bugaboo Stamps (now retired).  

I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the "Mary Christmas" 6x6 paper stack, purchased at Hobby Lobby.  I've die cut the focal image using a scalloped edge nesting oval die.

The focal image has been popped up using foam pads and I've added red sequins along with Crystal Stickles (on the tiny heart and marshmallow) for that extra bit of holiday sparkle.

That's all I have for today.  Have a fabulous week, stay calm and carry on within the Christmas crowds and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Coloring with Pencils

Star Stampz

CD Sunday +

Little Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Send A Smile 4 Kids

Crafty Catz

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

My Time to Craft

A Place to Start

Paper Funday Challenges and the Big 6-0!

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge!  In addition to that, it's our 60th challenge - The Paper Funday Challenge turns 5 years old this month and the team is partying..but more on that a bit later.

The challenge theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  The Option this month is Snowman and/or Birds.  I chose to go with the Twist and used the Stampendous Cling Fox Friend Stamp Set for my project.  This set is an oldie but goodie, from 2015 and still going strong, truly a timeless image and still stamps beautifully.

I've kept the design simple, only using layering mats, one of which is glitter card.  I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils and the sentiment is from a Cardz TV stamp set.

As previously mentioned, it's The Paper Funday's 5th Birthday and the team is hosting an additional challenge this month.  The theme of this special challenge is Birthday and/or Anniversary.  There are 5 prizes to be won, and will be awarded to 5 randomly drawn winners from the entries, so you'll want to link up for your chance to win.  You are allowed to play along in BOTH challenges at The Paper Funday this month - Yahoo!

Using the Birthday Wishing stamp and coordinating die sets from Colorado Craft Company, featuring adorable images from Anita Jeram, I've created a Birthday Card to mark this 5th Birthday milestone.

I've also kept this design fairly simple, allowing these adorable little critters to take center stage, look at that sweet hamster jumping for joy at the thought of a Party.

Please join us at The Paper Funday Challenge this month, there are so many prizes up for grabs and it's a huge "Thanks" to everyone who support our challenge.  You can find the Birthday Bash Challenge HERE.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered - The Snowman and Fox Christmas Card:

Fab 'n Funky

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Creative Inspirations

The Male Room

Digi Choosday

The Holly and Ivy Christmas

Outlawz Monday Greetings

613 Avenue Create

Dragonfly Dreams

Crafty Calendar

Send A Smile 4 Kids

Scraps of Life by ScrappyMo

Ally's Angels

WW Crafters Colorists

**Challenges Entered - Birthday Card:

Lil Red Wagon

The Paper Shelter

Penny's Challenges

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Stamping Sensations - Fav colors of this card are Red, White and Yellow

Sweet Stamping

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

Mirtillamente

Your Scrapbook Place

Papercraft Challenges

Inspiration Station Challenge #56 - Jolly Elf

Hello and Happy 1st Monday of December!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog and the inspiration prompt for this month, is naturally, a festive one:

When my children were small, we never missed at least 1 visit to the Magic Kingdom at Christmas time.  It truly is a magical place to go at Christmas Time and the Holiday Parade is fantastic.  This photo inspired me to create a Christmas card using the Jolly Elf digital stamp from Sweet November Stamps.

Isn't this little nugget the cutest Elf ever?  I've colored him using my Prismacolor pencils and hand drew the lines on his hat to create stripes.  The patterned papers are from the Echo Park "My Favorite Christmas" 6x6 paper pad.

I've die cut the focal panel using a nesting rectangle postage die and the sentiment strip is from a Simon Says Stamp premade pack.  Lastly, red sequins were added for a bit of holiday bling.

Please join us for the last challenge of 2023.  The team and I wish you a very Happy Christmas and Joyous New Year! 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Double Trouble

A Place to Start

Christmas with the Cuties

CD Sunday +

Peace on Earth Challenge

Dragonfly Dreams

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Send a Smile 4 Kids

Fairy and the Unicorn

Crafty Calendar

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round

Holiday Bells

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Sunday!  I hope your weekend has been enjoyable.  Our Florida State Seminoles College Football team won the ACC Championship last night so this morning, after a late night watching the game and celebrating, I'm nursing my coffee!

Today, it's a quick share featuring the Honey Bee Layering Holiday Bells Die Set.  I've paper pieced the bells together with parts of mirror and glitter card.

The bell in front has been popped on craft foam for dimension, the patterned papers are from a 6x6 paper stack by Recollections and the sentiment strip is from a pack by Simon Says Stamp.

It won't be long now before the Jolly Man shows up bearing gifts, I hope you've been extra good this year!  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

613 Avenue Create

Dragonfly Dreams

Simon Says Stamp Wed Challenge

Crafty Calendar

The Crafting Challenge

Your Scrapbook Place

12 Months of Christmas

Friendship Challenge

Krafty Chicks

Word Art Wednesday

I Spy with My Little Eye