Crimbo Crackers Challenge 97 - Anything Goes

Time for the last Crimbo Crackers challenge of 2015! It's an easy theme for the fortnight:

Anything Goes

I've used a cute pre coloured topper from Lily of the Valley which is retired, layered it onto a fancy Spellbinders die cut and then onto some paper I found in my stash.  Organza ribbon and two little spoon charms finish it off!

Good luck with the challenge - more details can be found on Crimbo Crackers.  I'd like to enter the following:

Crafty Gals Corner:  Anything Goes
Creative Moments:  Anything Goes
Mod Squad Challenge:  One Die Cut
Moo Mania:  Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise:  Anything Goes

Jingle Bloomin' Bells

Another of those handy gift card wallets. This time I've been rather good and have recycled a colleagues Graze box - the card is really decent quality and the inside pattern changes regularly.  Of course, I did let him finish the contents of the box!

I've used the wonderful Christmas Sentiments Sheet 01 from Dr Digi for the sentiment - quick and easy to use!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges:  Christmas
Melonheadz Friends:  Christmas
Not Just Cards:  Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge:  Anything Goes Christmas

Football Santa

I made three of these cards to give to the football coaches that my youngest son plays for - the tag on the sack I hand wrote and its the teams initials.  Simply Santa (coloured) from Dr Digi plus the balls digi - which I coloured with Promarkers and a little bit of sparkle and the card is complete!

Really great for quick cards!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

2 Crafty Girls:  Anything Goes
Cards In Envy:  Let It Snow
Crafty Boots:  Snow and Sparkle
Dream Valley Challenges:  Christmas
Eureka Stamps:  Santa

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 132

Time for the last challenge of 2015 over at From The Heart Stamps.  Don't forget that you must use a FTHS in your creation and you can either follow the sketch or the twist or both!

I've used Deck The Halls digi, coloured with Promarkers and added glitter glue around the edges; the sentiment also is part of the set.  Added some glass gems to the side and the card is complete!

And here is the sketch.  

The challenge runs until 4 January so you have two weeks to create and link up!  Good luck!  The stamp of the month challenge is also still open along with the Birthday Hop - pop over to the blog for more details.

I'd like to enter the following:

Glitter and Sparkle Challenge:  Glitter and Sparkle
Come and Get It:  Anything Goes Christmas
A Gem of a Challenge:  Anything Goes Christmas
Crafty Hazlenut Christmas Challenge:  Anything Goes Christmas

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 96 - Die Cuts

Running a day late with the Crimbo Crackers challenge - had so much to do and so little time!  The theme for the fortnight is:

Die Cuts

And here is my card.  I've used a Sizzix die - cut into the white card and then layered the turquoise underneath for a contrast.  Ribbons, charm and half pears are all from my stash.

Good luck with the challenge - for full details on how to enter, pop over to Crimbo Crackers.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

2 Crafty Chicks:  Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenge:  Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons Challenge:  Favourite Thing At Christmas (lots of ribbon!)
Sassy Studios Designs:  Tis The Season
The Paper Girls:  Christmas

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 131

A quick reminder that the current FTHS sketch challenge is part way through and here is my card made with the Laughing Snowmen digi.  I've used Promarkers to colour and added glitter glue around the edge of the image and dotted a line with a silver gel pen around the edge of the card.  Wooden snowflake from my stash.

The sketch is below and you can either follow the sketch or the twist or both but either way, just make sure you've used a FTHS image!  Good luck!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Creations:  Happy Holiday
Crafty Gals Corner:  Anything Goes
Double Click Skittles:  Build a Snowman
Fresh Brewed Designs:  Christmas Anything Goes
Moo Mania and More:  Christmas
Bunny Zoe's Crafts:  Sparkle

Christmas Tipple

Stuck for what to have in for the unexpected visitor over the Christmas period but don't want to look like you've not prepared?  Well look no further than the ever so versatile Christmas Sentiments Sheet 01 from Dr Digi.  Just perfect!

I've recycled a Graze box to make the wine bottle tag and then added a star which should have been a Christmas tree then dotted a line around the edge with liquid pearls.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

CAS on Sunday:  Stars
Come And Get It Challenges:  Anything Goes Christmas
Glitter and Sparkle:  Non Traditional Christmas Colours
A Gem of a Challenge:  Anything Goes Christmas
Sweet Stampin':  Christmas Presents
Fairytale Challenge:  Something Metal

Baa Humbug

Two images, simply perfect for those who'd rather spend the entire festive season under a duvet.  Candy and Flossy images available in the Dr Digi store.

Background created with a Memory Box die with silver ribbon and charm from my stash.  Images coloured with Promarkers and yes, that is a glimpse of winter sunshine!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflake's Promise:  Anything Christmas
Cuttlebug Mania:  Christmas Animals
Passion for Promarkers:  Christmas
Try It On Tuesday's:  Snow, Snowflakes, Winter White
Crafty Boots:  Christmas

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 130

Time for a new FTHS sketch challenge!  I've used Snowman's Stocking from the store, coloured with Promarkers and watercolour pencils plus added glitter glue for snow.  Everything else is from my stash.

Here is the sketch to follow along with the twist - you can do either or both but please remember that you must use a FTHS image.

And here is the inside of my gift card holder.

Good luck - for more inspiration, the deadline and how to enter, pop over to the blog!  I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations:  Anything Goes / Twist of Christmas
613 Avenue Create:  Bags, Boxes and more
Glitter and Sparkle:  Anything Goes
Pile It On:  Anything Christmas
That Craft Place:  Christmas

From The Heart Stamps Blog Hop - Birthday Month!

It's the first Friday in the month and you know what that means - a FTHS Blog Hop!!  This month we have a little twist - you have to still leave a comment on each of the blogs as you hop around but the difference is that you will need to email Faith with your guess of which month our Birthday falls - please don't leave a comment on our individual blogs as to which month you think it is.  If you guess correctly for all the Birthday's you could be in with a chance to win a $15 FTHS voucher!

Also, you can link up your own creation of a Birthday card which the winning entry could win a $10 FTHS voucher!  The link will remain open until 3 January so it gives you plenty of time to enter!

And there is more!  Each comment that is left on our blogs could be chosen to win an image of your choice from the store!  So at least three chances to win a wonderful image!

So, here is my Birthday month card - can you guess which month it is?!  I've used Easter Egg Birdbrains stamp and sentiment, coloured with Promarkers plus glossy accents.  The ribbon, half pearls and charm are from my stash.  I've added lilac glitter glue around the edge of the card and clear around the die cut circle sentiment.

If you've arrived at my blog from Michelle then you're on the right track - if you've randomly found me (hello!) then please start at the beginning as you don't want to miss any of the stops on the way!  Please leave me a comment and then hop over to the FTHS blog which is your last and final stop.  The hop will end on Monday 7 December at 6am EST and the winners will be posted on the FTHS blog on the 9 December.

Good luck!

Polkadoodle Challenge Week 49 - Traditional Christmas

Time for a new Polkadoodle challenge and the theme for the fortnight is:

Traditional Christmas

I've made a gift card wallet and used papers printed from Picknix 3:  Nordic Winter and added a bow made from contrasting papers.  My traditional bit is the colours that I've used - red, green and a bit of gold.

No template used for the wallet - I just made it up as I went along!  The chunky button I found in my stash (attached with a fair amount of glossy accents) and the bow slides off so you can open the wallet.

Don't forget to pop over to the blog to see all the other inspiration from the Design Team and to enter the challenge!  There is £10 worth of downloads from the store for one lucky winner!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks:  Winter
Cute Card Thursday:  Festive Colours
Sassy Studio Designs:  Anything But A Card
Scrap and Craft:  Anything Christmas
Freshly Brewed Designs:  Anything Goes Christmas

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 95 - Gift Card Holders

Time for another Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme for the fortnight is:

Gift Card Holders

I've made these three cuties using papers from my stash and then adding circle sentiments from Jellypark which are now retired.  I've coloured them with Promarkers, glitter glue and liquid pearls.

Really easy and quick to make and they are opened by sliding off the band.

Good luck with the challenge - pop over to the blog to enter your creation and please make sure that it is Christmas or Festive related.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise:  Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge:  Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Inky Chicks:  Merry Christmas
Cutie Pie Challenge:  Anything Cute and Christmas
Ohh La La Challenge:  Let It Snow
Come and Get it Challenges:  Anything Goes with a Sentiment

Jingle

The Christmas Sentiment sheet from Dr Digi is perfect for when you need to make a gift card holder in a hurry for that awkward male in your family.  Printed papers are Polkadoodles -  Twiggy and Toots Festive Fun cd and the kraft card is a recycled large board envelope.

The sentiment has been printed onto kraft card then cut out with a Sizzix die.  Everything else is from my stash - the twine is also recycled as it came on a gift I was given.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations:  Anything Goes with a Twist of Christmas
Craft Your Passion:  Anything Goes
Pile It On:  Red and Green
Quirky Crafts:  Anything Goes Christmas
A Gem of a Challenge:  Inspired by a Christmas Song or Carol (Jingle Bells)
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge:  Die Cuts or Punches