Crimbo Crackers Challenge 186 - Anything Goes

It's time for a new Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme for the fortnight is

Anything Goes

I've made a gift tag using a die cut circle, adding liquid pearl dots around the edge and adding a glittered wooden snowflake to the centre and adding half pearls to each of the points and centre.

The silver string has been re-used from the snowflake itself.  Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following:

CRAFT Challenge:  Not A Card
Krafty Chicks:  Die Cuts
Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  Snowflakes
The Holly and The Ivy:  Anything Goes

Polkadoodle Challenge - Anything Goes or Christmas / Winter

It's time for a new Polkadoodle challenge and the theme as always is

Anything Goes

The DT were challenged to make something Christmas / Winter so I've used this very cute Winnie Wings which I've coloured with Promarkers and a little stickles.  I found some vellum in my stash and carefully ripped it plus added some die cut snowflakes.  Charm and half pearls are from my stash.

I've used an embossing board that I got years ago as a magazine freebie to create the scored line around the edge of the card.  Embroidery thread also from my stash.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Cardz 4 Gals:  For A Little Girl
Sasayaki Glitter:  Christmas In July
Star Stampz:  Christmas In July
I Love Promarkers:  Anything Goes / Christmas  TOP THREE
City Crafter:  In The Pink
Crafty Sentiments:  Christmas In July

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 160 - Anything Goes

Time for a new Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme is:

Anything Goes

I've used a non branded snowflake patterned panel die as the main feature, adding little half pearls to the centres of the snowflakes, printed sentiment from the computer and then layered snowflakes using various branded and unbranded dies.

Organza ribbon is from my stash.  Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Cardz For Gals:  Pretty and Pearly
Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  Anything Goes
Moo Mania:  Die Cuts
Merry Christmas Challenge:  Anything Goes  TOP THREE
The Holly and The Ivy:  Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 154 - Anything Goes

It's time for a new Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme for the fortnight is:

Anything Goes

I've made this bold card using a snowflake die cut from white card and a burgundy card background.  The bow which is from, I think a box of chocolates donated by my Mum - the bow not the chocolates! - matched the card perfectly.

I made the sentiment on the computer and then added half pearls to the centres of the snowflakes.  Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More:  Holiday
The Merry Christmas Challenge:  Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise:  Anything Goes
The Holly and the Ivy:  Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 124 - All White

It's time for a new Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme for the fortnight is:

All White

I've used a snowflake die, added half pearls and layered it onto two different embossed layers - both are Cuttlebug.

To finish, I've added dotted borders to the edges of the card plus an organza bow and a handwritten Sizzix die cut tag.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following:

Perfectly Created Chaos:  Texture
Time Out Challenges:  Winter and White on White
ABC Christmas Challenge:  A is for Anything Goes, B is for Bow
Christmas At Sweet Stampin':  Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts:  Monochromatic

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

Simply Create Too - Challenge 89 - Midway Inspiration

The Simply Create Too challenge is at its midway point so time for some inspiration!  The theme for the challenge is:

Christmas

So here is an exploding box I made last year.  The large silver glitter snowflake on the back of the box is an Christmas decoration - all other snowflakes are Marianne Creatable die cuts which I've added with wire and then docorated with glitter glue and a half pearl.

All the ribbons are from my stash along with the two charms.  I made the fancy sides of the box with a Spellbinder die and then glued then onto the box - the ribbon hides any joins.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Bugaboo - Jingle All The Way
Crafty Calendar: Christmas In July
Sweet Stampin':  Christmas In July
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long:  Glitter
Kitty Bee Designs:  Christmas In July

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 71 - Penguins

Happy New Year!  It's time for another Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme for the fortnight is:

Penguins

Pop over to the blog to enter - the challenge closes on Wednesday 14 January at 12noon

I've used two Penguin toppers that I found in my stash along with the ribbon which I've probably had for years!  The snowflakes are a Sizzix die and I've used offcuts of card plus half pearls.  All are attached to the pop up box with wire.  Charms are from my stash (well, ebay originally!)

I've used a Spellbinders die to cut the edge of the flaps - you can't actually see them due to the angle of the photo and I've also added glitter glue around the edges of the flaps and back panel.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

A Crafty Mess:  Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy:  Snowflakes and Ribbon
That's Crafty:  Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland:  Fussy and Fancy

Forgotten Funkies - Funky Little Christmas!

It's time for another blast from the past with a Forgotten Funkies post! This time the download choosen is Funky Little Christmas! It's not one for the faint hearted as its loud and proud!

I've made two gift card holders which have used one sheet of card each. I've then added some white satin ribbon so that the flap at the top remains closed, added a Marianne die snowflake and a matching button from my stash along with some embroidery thread, and its done!

They didn't take long to make at all - it took longer for the glue to dry!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks: Snowflakes
CRAFT: Gift Bag or Box
Sassy Studio Designs: Not Your Typical Christmas
Bearly Mine Challenges: Christmas In Pink
City Crafter: Hold It

Dude Time Doodles - 31 October Blog Hop with a Bang!

It's time for the last Wednesday of the Month Blog Hop over at Dude Time Doodles and usually we celebrate by showing off the new releases, however this month we are doing something a little different!  We are celebrating two years of Dude Time Doodles and I've been there from the start so the last two years really have gone fast!

And what better way to celebrate than to have a sale!  You'll find 50% off all Christmas images in the store from now until the 13 November!  I've used Tangled which is one of the images with 50% off!  And the main image in the store on the front page is one of my cards too!!!

We're still having the blog hop, so, if you've arrived at me from Kevin then you are on the right track although there is no start or finish point - just as long as you work your way through each of the blogs and leave us a comment at each point then you'll be in with a chance of winning! After you have left me a comment, pop over to Mags.

I've coloured my tangled guy with Promarkers plus the lights are all stickles - you just can't see it too well!  I've added a stamped sentiment (Papermania and shame on me - I've had the stamps over a year and just inked them up now!!) plus a Marianne Creatables snowflake.

Papers are from Funky Hand - Christmas Tree download which is part of the Oh Come All Ye Crafters collection, and the little dinky lights I've had for years and just like to look at them rather than use them.....!!

So good luck with the hop and hope you have a little shopping spree at the store - perfect for the pesky men at Christmas!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Holly Jolly Christmas:  O Christmas Tree
Die Cuttin' Diva's:  Anything Goes
Ooh La La:  Christmas
Here Come The Boys:  Die Cuts
The Crafty Pad:  Christmas Is Coming

Image:  Dude Time Doodles, coloured with Promarkers
Papers:  Funky Hand - Christmas Tree download
Dies:  Spellbinder Circles and Marianne Createables snowflake
Sentiment:  Papermaina
Everything else:  My stash  

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 26 - Pink

It's time for a new Crimbo Crackers challenge!  And the theme this fortnight is:

Pink

Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I have a fab sponsor for this challenge:

And Anice has giving the winner of this challenge this Our Betty stamp set - thanks Anice!

If you've not visited Funky Hand recently then you'll not know about the fab new Christmas themed downloads that you can buy as part of the Oh Come All Ye Crafters collection.  There are 8 paper and 8 wordbook collections in total plus digi stamps and all are being released over the coming weeks.  And even better, you can buy the same themed paper and wordbook collection as a bundle and saving you money!

I've used the Santa Baby paper collection for my pink festive Christmas stocking and I'm feeling rather pleased with myself as this is one Christmas card I can tick off the family list!  This one will be for my niece Niamh who will be three at the end of November and is not really a pink little girl but I'm sure she will like all the sparkle and glitz on this card! Plus I don't get chance to indulge much in my pink side with having two boys - any excuse eh?!

I've used my own stocking template and added glitter glue to all the edges.  The snowflake is a Marianne Creatables die and I've covered it with glossy accents and then sprinkled glitter on it.  The beads and silver string came from a roll of fab ribbon from Lidl - its three strands all in one and they can be separated too - great value for money!

Good luck with the challenge and for more details pop over to Crimbo Crackers!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Tuesday Alchemy:  Anything Goes
Lady Anne's Challenges:  Anything Goes
Incy Wincy:  Anything Goes
Jingle Belles Rock:  Pink Christmas
Link Up For Pink:  Pink

Papers:  Santa Baby download from Funky Hand
Template:  My own
Dies:  Marianne Creatables snowflake
Ribbons and Gems:  Lidl

Polkadoodle Challenge 39 - Favourite Holiday and Colour Teal

It's time for another Polkadoodle challenge!  This week the theme is

Favourite Holiday plus the Colour Teal

I've gone for a Christmas stocking from my own template with lashings of glitter glue!  The papers are from Here Comes Christmas cd and I've added some inking around the edges plus faux stitching.

The sentiment ticket is also from the cd and I've added Marianne Creatables snowflakes cut from vellum plus pearls and organza ribbon from my stash.  Good luck with the challenge and for more details pop over to Polkadoodles!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons:  Anything But Square
Little Miss Muffet:  Anything But Square
LEJ Designs:  Monochromatic
Hooked on Crafts:  Cards for Men
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner:  Kiddie Card

Papers and sentiment:  Polkadoodles, Here Comes Christmas cd
Template:  My design
Dies:  Marianne Creatables
Everything else:  My stash
 

Polkadoodle Challenge 38 - Song Title

Time for another Polkadoodle challenge and the theme this week is:

Song Title

I've gone for 'O Christmas Tree' and the papers and image are from the new Studio 12 Picknix collection -  Gingerbread Twist.  I don't think the photo does the backing paper justice - its a really lovely mix of colours and I'm sure I'll be using it a lot more!

I've added a layered Marianne Creatables snowflake die with foam pads in between for depth and some of the layers are vellum.  Three half pearls have been added to the top of the snowflake and just underneath the image.  Organza ribbon is from my stash.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Digi Doodle Shop: Anything Goes
Paper Play:  Choose a Holiday
Just Keep On Creating:  Christmas
Creative Card Crew: Tree


Papers and Image:  Polkadoodle Studio 12 Picknix Collection - Gingerbread Twist
Dies:  Marianne Creatables
Everything else:  My stash

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 21 - Tall and Thin

It's time for another Crimbo Crackers challenge and the theme this fortnight is;

Tall and Thin

The sponsor for the challenge is Limited Runs and Nikki is offering the winner three digi's from her store!

I've got some really thin Christmas envelopes as I bought a pack of cards in the January sales for 30p only because I liked the envelopes and now I need to use them up!  So this is the reason behind the challenge theme!  Plus it makes me use up all the offcuts of card when I cut down an A4 sheet.

To give you an idea of scale, the card is around 6cm wide!  I've used a Limited Runs image - Stacked Snowmen and I've coloured them with Promarkers.  The snowflakes at the top of the card (the top part of the card is the actual join rather than down the side) have been made with Marianne Creatables Snowflakes dies with half pearls added to the centre and some organza ribbon.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following:

Anything Goes Challenges:  Let's Not Be Square
Clear It Out:  Christmas in July
Die Cuttin' Diva's:  Anything Goes
The Ribbon Carousel:  Christmas In July
Lexi's Creations:  Christmas In July
Cutie Pie Challenge:  Christmas In July

• Image:  Limited Runs, coloured with Promarkers
• Dies:  Marianne Creatables snowflakes
• Everything else:  My stash

Jellypark Challenge - Christmas In July

I'm on a bit of a roll today - third post out of four, so stay tuned for another one to follow fairly shortly!!

It's time for a new Jellypark challenge and the theme is:

Christmas in July

I love my X Cut dies and this one has to be my favourite so I choose carefully which Jellypark image to use - its Girl and Christmas Stocking.  She's been coloured with Promarkers and a tiny bit of stickles on the top of the stocking.  I've layered the die cut image onto some pearlescent silver card as an extra layer and dotted a silver gel pen line around the edge.

The snowflakes have been cut with a Marianne Creatables die, one from silver pearlescent card and the other from vellum and a gold half pearl to the centre.  And some organza red ribbon for opulence!

Good luck with the challenge and pop over to the challenge blog to see more stunning examples!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments:  Christmas in July
Ladybug Crafts Ink:  Christmas in July
Hooked on Craft Challenges:  Christmas in July
Lollipop Crafts:  Christmas in July
The Pink Elephant:  Christmas in July
Hybrid Chick Caravan:  Christmas in July

• Image:  Jellypark, coloured with Promarkers
• Dies:  X Cut and Marianne Creatables for the snowflakes
• Everything else:  My stash

Polkadoodle Challenge 19 - Monochromatic

It's time for another Polkadoodle challenge and the theme for this week is

Monochromatic

So just shades of one colour, although flesh tones can be added!

I've made a Christmas card!  Papers are from Sundae of Seasons and I've distressed the edges with a pair of scissors.

I've used two Marianne Creatables dies - the snowflakes (LR0125) which I have cut from vellum, and also the hanging icicles (LR0135). Two half pearls and some liquid pearls for detail and the card is complete!  And the icicles die I also use for grass too!

Good luck with the challenge and for more details pop over to the challenge blog.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenges:  I is for Icy
Marianne Designs:  Pearls and Swirls

• Papers:  Sundae of Seasons
• Dies:  Marianne Creatables - LR0135 and LR0125
• Everything else:  My stash

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 5 - Snowflakes

It's time for another Crimbo Crackers challenge! And its a nice and easy one this time:

Snowflakes

I've got a sponsor who is generously offering 4 digis of the winners choice as a prize - Sassy Studios Designs! To view the store, click on the banner below:
For my creation I've used Santas Helper and coloured her with Promarkers. You'll have to excuse the poor photo but its not been particularly bright nor sunny recently! I've used papers from my stash and the rather large snowflake is actually a Christmas tree decoration that I bought last year in the sales from Tesco - I've snipped the loop bit off! I buy these things, put them in a drawer and forget about them! This year I am determined (with the aid of Crimbo Crackers!) to use up what I have! The red ribbon is from Meiflower.

Good luck with the challenge! For more details and how to enter, please go to Crimbo Crackers!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Everybody Art: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday's: Use Ribbon
Passion For Promarkers: Celebration
Shopping Our Stash: Soft as a Snowflake
Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Christmas (my tip is to buy Christmas decorations that are fairly flat and light to use on cards and remember to buy them in the sales - soooo much cheaper!)
Use It Tuesday's: Holiday Theme

• Image: Sassy Studios Design, coloured with Promarkers
• Snowflake: Tesco's
• Ribbon: Meiflower
• Everything else: My stash
  

Five Green Trees

Just about managing this by the skin of my teeth! The Christmas Cards All Year Round challenge for October is to make 5 cards using a punch or die plus a colour theme to include at least one colour considered to be Halloween - green, orange, black or purple.


I've gone with the green theme! The very glittery fancy trees are actually Christmas tree decorations from The Range and I've glued (hopefully well!) onto a Nesties cut scalloped circle of some green angel hair like stuff (it originally was wrapped around a bunch of flowers).

I've also added a snowflake die plus gems and doodled a line around the edge of the card.

I've used the current sketch from Kathy's Waffle Sketch File (great sketch!) and would also like to enter the following challenges:

Bah Humbug: Die Cuts
Charisma Cardz: Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog: Sparkle
Meljen's Designs: Christmas

• Embellishments: The Range
• Dies: Spellbinder Nestablities, Sizzix Snowflakes
• Everything else: My stash
  

Acrylic Christmas

I really do and try and enter the Tiddly Ink challenges as I find the images quirky but cute. But sometimes time is not on my side and everything else takes priority. However, as soon as I saw the current challenge:

Use Acrylic

I knew exactly what I was going to make. And somehow it took me all week to make when in reality it only took about 30 mins to put it all together!

I've used the snowman sentiment image which was a freebie last year but it seems that it is retired as I can't find it either in the Tiddly Inks store or basement. I've layered it onto a random bit of printed card that I found (on the floor as my box is now overflowing!) and added a dotted line of 3d silver paint around the edge.

The acrylic is a sheet of acetate that has gone through the Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder and I've attached it to the card blank. The join is hidden with some eyelash fibres (which look a bit like snow!) and then I've added a silver star charm.

And its another ticked off my list!

I'd also like to enter the following challenges:

Clean and Simple Sunday Challenge: CAS Anything Goes
Ribbon Girls: Christmas and Ribbon
Bling It On: No Patterned Papers
Little Claire's Monthly Challenge: Black and White
Winter Wonderland: Christmas and a charm

• Image: Tiddly Inks
• Dies: Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder
• Everything else: My stash
  

Jellypark - Challenge 1 & Freebie!

The day is finally here! The very first Jellypark challenge and what a fab challenge we have for you! You need to pop over to the challenge blog to snag the very cute snowman that Claire has designed and to enter the challenge! You don't need to use the snowman to enter the challenge, but it's so cute - how can you resist?!

I've used him (he is a him - for this card at least!) on my card which I think looks a bit like a giant snowball! He's been coloured with Promarkers and added to the card with foam pads. All the papers are from Dovecraft Let It Snow 12x12 paper stack and I've dotted the edges with liquid pearls (becoming a bit of an obsession!)


I've added some wonderfully co-ordinated shiny parcel ribbon (bought from the Poundshop last year) to hide the paper joins, added some very fluffy (and gets everywhere!) silver stringy stuff and attached it with brads. I wasn't going to attempt glue as it would get messy and I've not got the patience for it to dry! To finish, I've added two silver confetti snowflakes.

Hope you can enter the challenge - it runs for two weeks. For more details and to see the rest of the Design Teams creations, please go to the challenge blog! Good luck!

And if that's not enough, there are some new release digi stamps over in the Jellypark shop. I'll be blogging what I've made with them over the next day or so, but lets say that they are very cute, very easy to work with and a very good price!

The female version will be blogged later today so watch out for her!

My card qualifies for the following challenges:

Digi Stamps 4 Joy: Christmas in July
Celebrate the Occasion: Shaped Christmas Card
Scrap Creations: At Least 2 Papers and 2 Embellishments

• Image: Jellypark, coloured with Promarkers
• Papers: Dovecraft Let It Snow 12x12 stack
• Everything else: My stash