Carol's card

Here is the Christmas card I made for my BF Carol, she is the best! She is a card maker par excellence herself, so I have to make an effort!

RECIPE

Image from Simply Betty, coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolours, glossy accenets and white gel pen onn the eyes
Dp is Dove craft
Little B die
Tim Holtz poinsettia die
Resin rose from stash
Metal Christmas is Making memories
Ribbon Ikea, very old!

CHALLENGES

1. Bloggers - W, JFF – Holiday Cards
2. Digitally Sweet - W, Digital images/projects - (Does not have to be 100% digital.) - No. 118 - Non-traditional Christmas colors - challenge runs till Jan 1
3. Graph'It Colour Challenge - W - No.51 - Festive Wishes 
4. Just Add Ink – W, - No.246 - Gifts
5. Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.131 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
6. C.R.A.F.T. - W, 5E -#291 Anything Goes
7. Hanna & Friends - 2W, cute/stamped/person/animal (W2 of 2) - 212 Christmas
8. 613 Avenue Create - W - #104 Anything Goes w/no Optional Twist
9. Addicted to Stamps - 2W, must use stamp- #94 Anything Goes at Christmas
10. Come and Get It - W, Unlimited - Merry Christmas 
11. Glitter n Sparkle - W - #117 Anything Goes
12. Jellypark Friends Challenge M - Ribbons and/or Bows
13. Lacy Sunshine - 2W, 3E, SIO, digi available - #48 Holiday Joy
14. Pile It On - W #49 Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays
15. Robyn`s Fetish - W - #244 Anything Goes
16. A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W3) #134 Anything Christmas 
17. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W,must be Christmas  Anything Goes As Long As It's Christmas
18. Kraftyhands  M 3E SIR (must be a follower)  No Squares Allowed
19. Little Claire's M,P15, 3E, SIO  #52 A Special Card

Merry Christmas

A Ppinky Dolls card today

RECIPE

Image from Ppinky Dolls Art (cropped) coloured with alcohol markers and Prismacolours

Dp from scrapbox

DO border punch

Carole's Crafts buckle slider

Snowflake emb. folder

gems from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Creative Card Crew 2W - #77 - Anything Goes 
2. PDE Linky Party W - #33 - Celebrations
3. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
4. Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Merry Christmas
5. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Christmas
6. oh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Deadline Jan 4) Christmas
7. Stamps & Fun = Creativity - W, JFF - (Deadline Jan 4) Christmas
8. 613 Avenue Create - W - #104 Anything Goes w/no Optional Twist
9. Come and Get It - W, Unlimited - Merry Christmas
10. Glitter n Sparkle - W - #117 Anything Goes
11. Lacy Sunshine - 2W, 3E, SIO, digi available - #48 Holiday Joy

Winter

A sweet simple card made with a freebie

RECIPE

Image was free (thanks so much, love it!) from TLC, it has colour, but I only had black ink left!
Dp is by DO
Ribbon from stash
Stickles to hilight

CHALLENGES

1. Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Merry Christmas
2. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Christmas
3. Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 2) Winter Holiday/Christmas 
4. Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Deadline Jan 4) Christmas
5. Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Anything goes + Option: Christmas 
6. Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (December) Christmas
7. Stamps & Fun = Creativity - W, JFF - (Deadline Jan 4) Christmas
8. 613 Avenue Create - W - #104 Anything Goes w/no Optional Twist
9. Addicted to Stamps - 2W, must use stamp- #94 Anything Goes at Christmas
10. Come and Get It - W, Unlimited - Merry Christmas 
11. Glitter n Sparkle - W - #117 Anything Goes
12. Jellypark Friends Challenge M - Ribbons and/or Bows runs through Jan 3
13. Lacy Sunshine - 2W, 3E, SIO, digi available - #48 Holiday Joy
14. Pile It On - W #49 Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays
15. The Glory of Christmas (The Christmas Challenge)  - 2W -  #49 Anything Goes As Long As It is Christmas

Pink

 A Hannah Lynn card today, I enjoy colouring these sooooooooooooo much!

RECIPE

Image by Hannah Lynn, cropped and coloured with Copics
Dp's The Works
Sentiment is Pink Petticoat
Resin flower from stash

CHALLENGES

1. 613 Avenue Create - W - #104 Anything Goes w/no Optional Twist
2. Fairytale Stampers - 3W, E1, must use stamp / digi stamp - #49 Everything Goes
3. Glitter n Sparkle - W - #117 Anything Goes
4. Robyn`s Fetish - W - #244 Anything Goes
5. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #34 Always:  Anything Goes
6. Scrappy Hands - M – #29 Squares
7. That Craft Place - 2W, 1E - Anything Goes
8. The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E - #214 Anything Goes
9. Sweet Stampin W, 2E, must Stamp Anything Goes
10. C.R.A.F.T. - W, 5E -#291 Anything Goes
11. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge -Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 
12. I love Promarkers -Must use Promarkers - #250 Anything Goes 
13. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes

Aurora 'New Year Kimono'

I decided to colour on Kraft for this image. Don't know why, but so glad I did.

RECIPE

Image called  Aurora 'New Year Kimono' from THE EAST WIND coloured with Prismacolours and a white gel pen
Dp is cut from an old oriental card blank I have had for over 6 years
Flowers from Craft Fairy
Sue Wilson die cut

CHALLENGES

1. A Little Bit Crafty - M, P1, E3 Anything goes.....but NOT Christmas!!!
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper – M, P1 Anything goes with Patterned Paper
3. The Sisters of Craft - M, P1 Anything Goes
4. Divas by Design - 2E - Anything goes
5. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
6. Paper Shelter Challenge -3E, SIO - #186 Anything goes 
7. Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E -  #207 Anything goes  
8. Scrappers' Delights - 2W, SIO - #38 Anything goes
9. Simon Says Stamp -  Anything Gies
10. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes (ends Jan06)
11. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #155 -  Anything goes (2nd week)

25

A simple Christmas card today

RECIPE

Free digi from 2Cute, coloured with Promarkers
Dp is Kaiser
Sizzix TH poinsettia die
Sizzix TH 25
SU border punch
Carole's Crafts sc sq die

CHALLENGES

1. A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W3) #134 Anything Christmas 
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W,must be Christmas  Anything Goes As Long As It's Christmas
3. Sweet Stampin W, 2E, must Stamp Anything Goes
4. Di's Digis Designs 3E,2W,SIO(W2) ANY WINTER HOLIDAY CHALLENGE!!
5. We Do Doobadoo Challenge 2W, E2 - (W2) Festive Spirit 
6. A Crafty Mess - M, E3 - No.2 - December - Anything Goes/Traditional Christmas Colors
7. Artbymiran Challenge - 2W , SIO, 3E, no digital projects - No.22 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
8. Bloggers - W, JFF – Holiday Cards (any holiday)
9. Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - December - Favorite Christmas Colors (red)
10. Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 144 - (W2 of 2) -  Merry Christmas
11. C.R.A.F.T. - W, 5E -#291 Anything Goes
12. Dream it Up - M, SIO - Quick and/or Cute
13. Sassy Studio Designs - W, SIO: #261 Merry Christmas
14. I love Promarkers -Must use Promarkers - #250 Anything Goes
15. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
16. Scrappers' Delights - 2W, SIO - #38 Anything goes
17. Stampavie and More -2W,  JFF - #227 Christmas
18. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #155 -  Anything goes

Aurora ' Warm Wishes ' in red

I already published this in a cream and white version, here is my example in red.

RECIPE

Image called Aurora ' Warm Wishes  coloured with Promarkers
Dp is by DO
Spellbinders die
Ribbon and sentiment from stash

CHALLENGES

1. **NEW**A Crafty Mess - M, E3 - No.2 - December - Anything Goes/Traditional Christmas Colors
2. Bloggers - W, JFF – Holiday Cards
3. Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - December - Favorite Christmas Colors (red)
4. Graph'It Colour Challenge - W - No.51 - Festive Wishes
5. Sweet 7 Challenge Blog -2W, E3-  No.8 (W2 of 2) - Winter
6. Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 144 - (W2 of 2) -  Merry Christma
7. Winter Wonderland - W, 3E, must be Christmas – Fussy and Fancy 
8. C.R.A.F.T. - W, 5E -#291 Anything Goes
9. DRS Designs - W, 1E, SIO, - #154 Winter Wonderand
10. Hanna & Friends - 2W, cute/stamped/person/animal (W2 of 2) - 212 Christmas
11. Sassy Studio Designs - W, SIO: #261 Merry Christmas
12. I love Promarkers -Must use Promarkers - #250 Anything Goes  (ends Jan06)
13. Inky Impressions -SIO - #190 Winter Wonderland (2nd week)
14. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
15. Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Christmas
16. Stampavie and More -2W,  JFF - #227 Christmas
17. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes (ends Jan06)
18. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #155 -  Anything goes (2nd week)

Aurora ' What matters '

After all that Christmas overindulgence, maybe this is what we all need?

RECIPE

Image called Aurora ' What matters ', coloured with Promarkers
Dp's First Edition and MME
Sue Wilson bow die
Carole's Crafts rub on sentiment
Resin flower from stash

CHALLENGES

1. ABC Challenge - P1/15 ‘Z is for Zany’
2. A Little Bit Crafty - M, P1, E3 Anything goes.....but NOT Christmas!!!
3. Cards Galore Encore - M, P1, E3 Anything Goes!
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper – M, P1 Anything goes with Patterned Paper
5. Dies R Us Challenge 2W, P1/15, E3, SIR Die cuts #16 - Anything Goes
6. Sparkles Forum Challenges -M,P15, 3E  * Anything Goes *
7. The Sisters of Craft - M, P1 Anything Goes

Happy Birthday

A simple birthday card. Had enough of Christamas cards just for today! But I did use Christmassy colours!

RECIPE

Image by Dilly Beans  coloured with Promarkers and a white gel pen
Glossy accents on the eye
Dp's K & Co
Resin rose from stash
Sentiment a Carole's Crafts rub on

CHALLENGES

1. Creative Colours

1. ATG at Inspiration Destination
2. Creative Card Crew 2W - #77 - Anything Goes 
3. Loves Rubber Stamps W - #131 Anything Goes 
4. PDE Linky Party W - #32 - Anything Goes
5. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
6. Creative Colours
7. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
8. My Craft Creations - 2W, tabs on top - (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
9. 613 Avenue Create - W - #102 Anything Goes
10. The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E - #214 Anything Goes

CHALLENGE #107 - Add Glitter *~*~*

We have a fab new challenge at DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY , Add Glitter *~*~*. You may enter HERE.This image is a big favourite of mine, because it reminds me of my daughter and grandaughter, they both play the piano so beautifully.

RECIPE

Image called Misteri's music, coloured with Promarkers and Wink of Stella
Dies by Sue Wilson
Sentiment Craftwork
Card blank by Dovecraft
Resin rose from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Creative Fingers -  2W ,C10,3E(one must be using sponsor image) - No.59 -  Anything Goes
2. Docerela Creations- 2W, 1E, Must Stamp, SIO - No. 75 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
3. Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.130 - (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes
4. A Little Bit Crafty - M, P1, E3 Anything goes.....but NOT Christmas!!!
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper – M, P1 Anything goes with Patterned Paper
6. Sparkles Forum Challenges -M,P15, 3E  * Anything Goes *
7. 613 Avenue Create - W - #102 Anything Goes
8. Fairytale Stampers - 3W, E1, must use stamp / digi stamp - #49 Everything Goes
9. One Stitch At A Time - 2W, SIO - #226 Anything Goes 
10. Eureka Challenge #120 add some glitter

Christmas lover sexy girl gift

RECIPE

Image from The East Wind called Christmas lover sexy girl gift coloured with Copics
Dp's are K & Co
Flower, gem and peel from stash
Glitter on the fur

CHALLENGES

1. Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
2. Creative Card Crew 2W - #77 - Anything Goes 
3. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #94 - Christmas is all Around
4. Just Inspirational Challenges W, 3E – Christmas
5. Loves Rubber Stamps W - #131 Anything Goes 
6. PDE Linky Party W - #32 - Anything Goes
7. Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Merry Christmas
8. Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Christmas
9. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E - (Week 1) Christmas
10. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Glitter
11. Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 1) Winter Holiday/Christmas 
12. Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Deadline Jan 4) Christmas
13. Stamps & Fun = Creativity - W, JFF - (Deadline Jan 4) Christmas

Bells are ringing

Lovely new release at DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY this week. Great for Christmas or weddings, in fact many religious services too.

REWCIPE

Image called Bells are ringing from DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY  coloured with Promarkers and a gold Wink Of Stella ( I added the sentiment in Craft Artist II)
Couture Creations embossing folder
Ribbon buckles Carole's Crafts
Ribbon and gem from stash

CHALLENGES

1. A song in your He{ART}-2W, 3E- #22 I'll be Home for Christmas 
2. Crafting By Designs - F - Embossing
3. Fresh Brewed Designs - 2W, 5E - Christmas
4. Little Red Wagon - #268 Christmas
5. Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Christmas
6. Stampavie and More -2W,  JFF - #227 Christmas
7. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes
8. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #155 -  Anything goes