FUN AT FAIRY KNOLL FRIDAY - ANYTHING GOES

Good morning everyone!  Hope you are having a wonderful day!  It's Friday, which means a NEW CHALLENGE at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  You have until 11:59pm EST on Thurs., Jan. 6 to get your projects submitted at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  Our theme this week is ANYTHING GOES. 

Remember that even though you don't have to use a FAIRY KNOLL image to play in our challenge, you can find FREEBIES as well as Brandi's AMAZING new images at FAIRY KNOLL SHOP and you'll also want to check out FAIRY KNOLL ON PCP for lots of fun and FREEBIES:)

I used one of FAIRY KNOLL's newer images - one of the winter sprites/fairies.  I hope you like her, I think she's so cute.  I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out using Nesties, decorated with Stickles and then daubed edges with SU lavendar lace.  Papers are SU purple, cut out with Quickutz die, K & Co. DP, cut with Quickutz and Nesties.  Lace from Hobby Lobby, SU silver cording and sparkly button from Hobby Lobby.  Hope you like it!!

Challenges followed:

MOJO MONDAY - circle sketch
CRAFTS AND ME - anything goes
ALY's SUNDAY CHALLENGE - anything goes
ALL SORTS - anything goes
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS - anything goes
CRAFTY EMMA's - anything goes
CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY - punch/die cuts
DIE CUT DREAMS - girlie

SEW MANY CARDS NEW YEAR'S CHALLENGE!

By now, some parts of the world have already celebrated New Year's, so Happy New Year to you!!  Here, in GA, where I am visiting, we have about 24 hrs. before we ring in the New Year.  To celebrate the NEW YEAR, there's a NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE and it's NEW YEAR'S!  So get those NEW YEAR's projects done and link them up at

SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE by 10pm EST on Thurs., January 6th.

Remember our challenges do not require a SEW MANY CARDS image, but you must use a digi.  We'd love to see creations using SMC images.  You can find them at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP.

For my challenge card, I used Frieda frog from SEW MANY CARDS.  I love the little bow in her hair.  I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut her out with Nesties.  Then I cut my card with SU punch in a zig zag pattern so it looks like Frieda is hopping.  Button flowers are from Sassafrass Lass, sentiment is computer generated and cut with scissors.  Blingy flowers and DP are from my stash.   Base of card is SU Melon mambo textured.  Hope you like it and that you will come play along!!

Challenges entered: 

FOR FUN CHALLENGES -New Year's

4 CRAFTY CHICKS - New Year's

CREATIVE STAMP FRIENDS New Year's

PAPER PLAYTIME - anything New Year's

DIGI DOODLE SHOP'S BEST - anything goes

FUN WITH SHAPES AND MORE - New Year's

KABOODLE DOODLES RIPPED OR TORN PAPER

A new challenge is happening now at KABOODLE DOODLES BLOG.  The challenge is to use torn or ripped paper - you can use leftover wrapping from Christmas or just rip or tear some paper.  Obviously the other DT girls are better at this technique than me, so make sure you check out their work at KABOODLE DOODLES BLOG and if you get a chance, please visit their blogs and leave them so love.

You have until Sunday, Jan. 2 to enter our challenge because we are going WEEKLY in 2011!!  So, please make sure to come back each Monday and check out our NEW CHALLENGE!  Remember 1 entry per person and no more than 10 total challenges - that's including ours.

Also, I am now the SPONSOR COORDINATOR for KABOODLE DOODLES BLOG, so if you would like to sponsor us, please contact me at danmoose@aol.com.

This week, our sponsor is SHELLY'S IMAGES.  I hope you will visit there and check out Shelly's awesome images.  Thanks so much Shelly for giving the Kaboodles Doodles DT images to play with!!  I colored mine with Copics, Atyou Spicas and decorated with Stickles.  Then I ripped the edges and distressed with SU poppy parade.  I made the buttons sparkly by putting white SU fine glitter on white buttons using Judi Kins glaze.  Sizzix folder used for white and grey pieces that were cut with Nesties.  Ribbon from Michaels.  DP from my stash.  Black Bazzill textured CS used for base.  Sentiment from Pink By Design clear stamps.

Entered in the following challenges as well:

STAMPIN' B's - ribbon but no bow

BEE-CRAFTY - rough around the edges

CORROSIVE CHALLENGE - bling it on

INCY WINCY - distressing

STAMPAVIE AND MORE - Red

PIXIE COTTAGE - sketch plus celebration

NEW CHALLENGE AT FRESH BREWED DESIGNS!!

We are back with a NEW CHALLENGE this week at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG and our Challenge this week is Celebration or New Year's (or both!).  I chose to use the sentiment "Celebrate Yourself" from MFT clear stamps, and was thinking this could serve as both a birthday card and/or a New Year's card ("yourself" could refer to the Earth, right?:) 

Anyhow, can you tell I haven't had much sleep in the past few days?!?  Ok, so back to the CHALLENGE.  You have until next Tues., January 4, 2011 to link up your creation at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG.  It is not necessary to use FRESH BREWED DESIGNS images for your creation, but if you'd like to or simply just want to check out the shop, please go to FRESH BREWED SHOP.

Other challenges entered:

STAMP SOMETHING - tag (or pocket)

CREATIVE CARD CREW - birthday

MY TIME TO CRAFT - brand spankin' new (just got the image on Monday)

PARTY TIME TUESDAY - anything goes Birthday

SIMON SAYS STAMP CHALLENGE -Celebrate/New Year's
PAPER WORKS SKETCH CHALLENGE - sketch

SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY!

Welcome to the last SOFTPENCIL Tuesday of 2010!!  There will be a lot of EXCITING things happening at SOFTPENCIL in 2011 including the GRAND OPENING of Elizabeth's NEW SOFTPENCIL STUDIOS!!  All of the SOFTPENCIL images are being redesigned and I know I cannot wait to see them!  Right now, you can purchase current SOFTPENCIL images atSOFTPENCIL ETSY SHOP - many are on sale and you will only have til JAN.2, 2011 to get them, so pick them up while you can!!!

Also, please stop by the SOFTPENCIL BLOG to see the DT's latest creations as well as some lovely posts from Elizabeth.  You can also wish Elizabeth a HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY (her birthday was Dec. 17).

For our projects this week, the DT is using Ratiny and a cupcake.  I thought it would make an awesome birthday card.

I colored my SOFTPENCIL image with Copics, Atyou Spicas, cut out with Nesties and decorated cupcake with Stickles.  Flower is Prima, button from DeNami Designs, sentiment from Unity, stamped in Staz-on timber brown and cut with Nesties.  Ribbon from my stash.  All pink CS is from SU and all DP is from SEI.  Bling is Bo Bunny.  I chose to follow the sketch from THE SWEET STOP.  I hope you like it!!

Other challenges entered:
CORROSIVE CHALLENGE - bling it on
LEXI'S CREATIONS - pink winter birthday
CREATIVE CARD CREW - birthday
DIGITAL TUESDAY - anything goes
PARTY TIME TUESDAY - anything goes Birthday
TOP TIP TUESDAY - get embellishing

CATCHING UP!! CRAFTY HOs' NEW CHALLENGE

Wow, the weekend just flew by, actually the whole last week.  I can't belive it's so close to the New Year!  I am trying to finally catch up on blogging, etc. that I put off last week to work on wrapping, etc.  Anyway, first up is our NEW CHALLENGE at CRAFTY HOs' CHALLENGE and this week, it's an inspiration photo.  You need to create a project using the following photo as inspiration and link it up at CRAFTY HOs' CHALLENGE by 11:59pm EST on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011.  Can't wait to see what you come up with!!

I chose Stella Fairy image from Bugaboo Stamps for my card.  I used all greys and whites and I really like how it turned out.  All glittery, textured CS is Bazzill, ribbon is SU tafetta, flowers are Prima as are bling flourishes, brads in flower centers are Basic Grey.  Stella and background cut with Nesties Grand and smooth paper is SU going grey.  Image colored with Copics, Atyou Spicas, and wings done with Stickles.  Sentiment is from Inky Antics and stamped in Memento grey, cut with nesties, daubed with Encore silver metallic.

Challenges:

PAPER SUNDAES - cut it out (cut out her feet with scissors)

COOKING IT UP WITH KATIE - favorite ribbons and brads

ONE STOP CRAFT CHALLENGE - sketch plus fairy

MERRY CHRISTMAS, WINNERS AND MORE!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone of my friends/followers.  I hope you were able to enjoy a wonderful day of peace surrounded by love.  I know I did!! 

I haven't blogged or commented on anything much this week due to spending time with family as well as getting ready for Christmas.  It was a very nice week - my kids learned to snowboard and did a lot of roller skating too.  They were so excited for Christmas morning that 2 of them were up into the wee hours of the morning.

I will have some new projects this week, although will still be busy through New Year's with family, parties, etc.  So, I may not be doing as much commenting as I have until after Jan. 1.  I am thinking of all of you during this busy time and can't wait til we can "chat" more regularly again.  I also have a couple announements to share, but I will get to those later.

I know everyone is anxious to see who has won my candy, and I won't keep you in suspense too much longer;)  I want you to know that I sincerely hold each of my friends/followers in a special place in my heart and I appreciate you all SOOOO MUCH!!!  Please don't be sad if you are not chosen for this month's candy - January will bring New Year's and birthday candy (my birthday is the 13th).

Winners, please e-mail at danmoose@aol.com with your address.  I will not be sending out any candy until after Jan. 1.  Thanks for your patience.  I always notify you when your goodies are on their way to you:)

WINNERS!!
Main blog candy:
CLAIRE - CLAIRE'S CRAFTY CREATIONS

BONUSES:

1. REGENA - BUTTERFLIES AND FLOWERS
2. LINDA DEKKAR
3. ROSALEE - ROSALEE'S SCRAP LOUNGE
4. MARN - I'M A DREAMER
5. DAVI - ALSTROMERIA ARTISTRY

CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT!!

FUN AT FAIRY KNOLL ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE!

Today also marks a NEW CHALLENGE at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.   Our challenge this week is nice and easy since everyone is so busy right now - ANYTHING GOES is the theme!  Please visit the FAIRY KNOLL SHOP - if you click on the FREEBIES tab, you will find some awesome images!

Also, please visit us at FAIRY KNOLL ON PCP - you will find 2 great NEW FREEBIES there including the one I have used for my card -"Waiting for Christmas."

I colored this AMAZING FAIRY KNOLL image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with Nesties and framed with dies from Crafts U Love.  I also added stickles to the Santa hat and went non-traditional on the colors.  I rarely ever make clean and simple cards, but I just really wanted to hightlight this gorgeous image so I didn't use any embellies.  Papers are Bazzill textured for base, Prism for second layer, glitter paper from local scrapbook store, SEI DP (both layers of rectangles) and another Bazzill textured for inside of frame.  I hope you like it!  Let me know:)

Challenges entered
ABC CHALLENGE - keep it simple
DIGI DOODLE SHOP'S BEST - anything goes
CRAFTY ANN'S CHALLENGE - anything goes
C.R.A.F.T. New Beginnings - new image from Fairy Knoll
CREATIVE SKETCHES - sketch plus Christmas theme

Wow, it's Christmas Eve and NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CARDS

Hey everyone!  A little late with my posts this morning because my husband is off work today, so we stayed up last night singing karaoke with the kids and then I was just too tired to do anything but sleep.

REMINDER:  I will be announcing my BLOG CANDY winners tomorrow.  If you don't win this time, not to worry, I will have NEW YEAR'S candy and MY BIRTHDAY is also in January so that will be another chance to win.

So, onto the challenge - SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE has a NEW CHALLENGE this week and the theme is ANYTHING GOES!!  Please enter your challenge project over on SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE by 11:59pm EST on December 30.  Good luck and have fun!  Remember, you do not have to use a SEW MANY CARDS image, but with sew many fabulous choices, why not pick one up!  Visit SEW MANY CARDS SHOP to see all the images:)

For my card, I chose SEW MANY CARDS image "Morty the Moose" and he is in a wreath.  I love Morty because I love Moose - it has been my nickname since I was a kid.

I colored the image with Copics and Aytou Spicas, cut out with Nesties, added Flower Soft on the antlers and distressed with SU cherry cobbler ink.  DP is from Tada Creative Studios, SU garden green is embossed with Cuttlebug EF.  Base of card is Bazill textured.  Sentiment is computer generated and cut out by hand.  Buttons are American Crafts.  Gingerbread button is from JoAnn.  Red blingy domes are from Hobby Lobby and the pearls and other bling are from my stash.  Thanks for looking!!

Challenges entered:

BELLI CHALLENGE - Christmas & old stash (ribbon)
SIMON SAYS STAMP - anything goes
AUD SENTIMENTS - anything goes plus sentiment
365 Cards - think in threes (3 buttons)
CRAFTY CALENDAR - sketch
STAMPIN' B's - ribbon not tied or in a bow
STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND - Christmas
BEE-CRAFTY - rough or torn edges (distressing with ink)

ANYTHING GOES AT DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY!

Wow, so hard to believe it is just about Christmas and then not long after that, we will be in the year 2011!!  Over at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG, we are having our last challenge of 2010 and the theme is ANYTHING GOES!  So, make us something lovely, we can't wait to see your creation.  You will have until Tuesday, January 4 12PM EST to post your project at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG.  We'd sure love to see a DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY image on your card, and you can find them at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY SHOP - there's also a SALE going on and a FREEBIE there for you:)

This challenge is a bit bittersweet because it is the end of DS4J first DT term, so we are saying goodbye to Louise, Debbie and Margy.  We will miss all of you greatly!!  We also have some exciting news because we are welcoming NEW DT members:
JAN

LINDA

and KELLY
Welcome girls, can't wait to work with you:)

I chose to use DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY "Funky Ann" image for my card today.  I chose blues and silver for my colors.  DP is from Bo Bunny and all CS is SU (Night of Navy, not quite navy, soft sky and silver).  Second layer embossed with Sizzix EF.  Flowers with rhinestones are Petaloo.  Sentiment is Pink By Design, stamped in Encore silver (SU), cut with Nesties and attached with SU tafetta ribbon.  I colored my image with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I hope you like it!!

I have also entered the following challenges:

DIGITAL TUES. - digi plus celebration (celebrating girls/friendship)

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - anything goes

TOP TIP TUESDAY - get embellishing

CREATE 4 FUN - sketch

ALY'S SUNDAY CHALLENGE - anything goes

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS - inspired by a song

CARD MAKIN' MAMAS - anything goes

SUGAR SWEET PAPER TREATS - use paper plus anything goes

SHELLY'S IMAGES MARVELOUS MONDAY

It's MARVELOUS MONDAY at SHELLY'S IMAGES BLOG which means it's time for the DT to show off our SPECIALLY PRICED Image of Monday.  Every Monday, SHELLY'S IMAGES SHOP offers a SPECIAL IMAGE at a REDUCED PRICE for 1 day only.  This week it's "Minutes to Midnight" and I think you are really going to love the awesome image.  Please make sure to visit SHELLY'S IMAGES BLOG to see the work from the DT.  If you have a chance, please visit their blogs (linked in my sidebar) and leave them some love.

For my card, I chose to go black, white and gold/brown.  I colored my SHELLY's IMAGES image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and then cut out with Nesties and stamped Lizzie Anne Designs sentiment in Encore gold.  Pearls are Prima and Bo Bunny (white), Organdy gold ribbon is from JoAnn.  Paper is SEI DP, Bazill textured black CS and SU metallic gold.  I really hope you like it, I have played along with the following challenges.  Let me know what you think:)

ALY'S SUNDAY CHALLENGE - anything goes
CHARISMA CARDZ - New Year's challenge
REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON - Photo inspiration (and ribbon)

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS - inspired by song ("Celebration") plus sentiment
YOUR NEXT STAMP - let's party
CRAFTY PAD - anything goes
I DID IT CREATIONS - anything goes
MIDNIGHT MADNESS - sketch 84

NEW CHALLENGE AT STAMPIT CRAZY!

Time for a new challenge at STAMPIT CRAZY BLOG.   Our challenge this week is to use a SNOWMAN on your project.  This week, you are not required to use a STAMPIT CRAZY image, but we'd sure love to see one!  You can find all of Barb's FABULOUS images at STAMPIT CRAZY SHOP.  You have til 5pm CST on Christmas day (12/25) to enter the challenge at STAMP IT CRAZY BLOG.  The DT will be off next week so that we may enjoy our holidays with family and friends, and then we'll back in 2011!!
Here is my card - the DT got to work with this AMAZING STAMPIT CRAZY image this week.  Thanks for the image Barb, it is FAB!!

I colored my STAMPIT CRAZY image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut with Nesties.  Buttons are from Doodlebug Designs.  DP is TaDa Creative Designs.  CS is Bazzill sparkly and textured.  Thanks so much for looking.  Hope you will play along with the challenge:)

I have also followed these challenges:

FUN WITH SHAPES AND MORE - scallops
FUSSY AND FANCY - Show us snow (snowman)
ALLSORTS - anything goes
4 CRAFT CHICKS - snowmen
SUNDAYS WITH CRISSY - Winter is here
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - surprise us (anything goes)
REPEAT IMPRESSIONS - sketch

FREEBIE FRIDAY AT DIGITAL DELIGHTS!!

This is our last Freebie for 2010 at DIGITIAL DELIGHTS SHOP and Wendy aka Louby Loo wanted to make it a bit special.


Therefore, "Ornament Lara" will be available for free from DIGITIAL DELIGHTS SHOP in black and white AND color until January 6th 2011!! What is fun about this one is that you can add any sentiment to the ornament (see example at SNR group - http://snrcardiverse.ning.com/group/digitaldelightsbyloubyloo/forum/topics/freebie-friday-1)
 
To get your FREEBIE, go to DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP and click on the Freebie section.

FAIRY KNOLL CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS OR WINTER

Good morning and welcome to a NEW CHALLENGE from FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  Our challenge this week is Christmas or winter.   I have made my card to fit both themes. 

Please make sure to link your NEW project featuring Christmas or Winter at the FAIRY KNOLL BLOG by 10pm EST on Thurs., December 23.  You do not need to use a FAIRY KNOLL image to enter our challenge, but if you'd like to, you can find all Brandi's FABULOUS images at FAIRY KNOLL SHOP and you may even be able to find a FREEBIE or 2.:)

I have colored my FAIRY KNOLL image "decorating the tree" with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I have chosen Bo Bunny DP that I cut with Nesties as well as 2 SU green papers for base and textured layer on which I used Sizzix EF.  Flower is Prima and sequined lace is from Hobby Lobby.  Flowers are from MFT.  Stiched ribbon is from my stash.  I have chosen to follow the sketch from SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.  I hope you like it.  Thanks for looking:)

Other challenges entered:

365 Cards - texture - 1. dry embossing, 2. Stickles, 3. sequined lace
DUTCH DARE - winter
THE CHARACTER CAFE - shiny/foil (sequined lace)
CRAFTY ANN's - anything goes
STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND - Christmas

SEW MANY CARDS WINTER CHALLENGE

Here in Ohio, the weather outside is frightful, I hope it's delightful where you are living or visiting during this time of year:)  Today is my kids' last day of school until 2011!  They have missed 2 days this week due to snow so it has gotten me quite far behind as far as holiday preparations go.  But, it has been nice to be inside and not out in the cold.

Anyway, I will stop babbling and let you know about our NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE BLOG and it is WINTER.  No mistaking it, we are definitely right in the thick of winter here in the midwest!  So, show us your winter cards by linking them up at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE BLOG by 11:59pm EST next Wednesday, Dec. 22.  You are not required to use an SMC image, but must use a digi and we'd love to see an SMC image if you have one!

There's also a sale in the SEW MANY CARDS SHOP still going on, so make sure you pay a visit over there so you can take advantage of this GREAT SALE.

For my card this week, I used the SEW MANY CARDS image of Eris the Elephant baking.  It looks from his recipe that he is baking Gingerbread cookies.  I have colored my image with Aytou Spicas and Copics and cut out using Nesties.  Echo Park paper also cut using Nesties.  Sparkly snowflakes are from my stash.  Sentiment is computer generated and cut with Nesties.  Sequin elastic is from Hobby lobby.  SU not quite navy is embossed with Sizzix snowflake EF and mounted on SU baja breeze.  I hope you like it and that you will come play at our challenge:)

I have also entered the following challenges:

DIVA COFFEE BREAK DESIGNS - sketch
AI FACTORY - anything goes

DUTCH DARE - winter

GLITTER BABE's - snow or snowflakes

HODGE PODGE SHOP - blue and silver plus accent color (pink)

MELJEN's DESIGNS - cookies or sweets

STAMP INSANITY - Happy Holidays your way

SOME ODD GIRL 2 types of bling (snowflakes and sequins)

DIGITAL DELIGHTS LAST THURSDAY SHOWCASE OF 2010!!

Wow, it is hard to believe that it is almost the start of a NEW YEAR!   DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP - still has ALL CHRISTMAS IMAGES 50% off, so please make sure to head on over there and pick some up before the sale ends.

Today is our last THURSDAY SHOWCASE of 2010 over at DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG.  Please make sure to stop by and see not only TODAY's post, but also the BEAUTIFUL "just because" cards post as well as some FABULOUS tutorials.  Also, the DT have once again created such gorgeous projects that I hope you will have time to visit their blogs and leave them some love. 

My card today features Little Dumplin' Girl and I also used the bow and the rattle from the accessories set that can be purchased as well as a sentiment from the New Year's Baby sentiments set.  I changed the color of the sentiment to purple on MS word then cut out with scissors.  Little Dumpling and accessories are colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut with Nesties.  6 squares of Prism purple also cut with Nesties then embossed with Sizzix folder.  Bling flourishes are from Prima.  Base is Bazzill CS and 2nd layer is a sprakly purple from local scrapping store.  Ribbon is from my stash and mounted on Prism purple.  I hope you like it.

Looking forward to showing you many more AMAZING DIGITAL DELIGHTS images in 2011!!

This card is also for the following challenges:

PIXIE COTTAGE - card for special friend/family
STAMP SOMETHING - use a digi
STAMPIN' ROYALTY - bring on bling
STAMPOTIQUE - punches/die cuts
CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES - sketch
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - one for the kids
DIGI DOODLE SHOP's BEST - new beginnings
STAMPIN' B's - baby or toddler

FRESHLY BREWED CHALLENGE - MERRY CHRISTMAS

It's time for a NEW CHALLENGE at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG and our challenge this week is MERRY CHRISTMAS!  This challenge will last 2 WEEKS, so that the DT can enjoy time off with our families for the holiday.  So you will have until Tues., Dec. 28 to enter the challenge at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG. 

You will also want to visit FRESH BREWED SHOP.  Heather's designs are AWESOME and there's always NEW stuff going on over there.  Right now, she is offering a CUTE AND CUDDLY giraffe digi image for CARD CUPID's at a SPEICAL PRICE of $2 and all proceeds go directly to the organization.  This organization delivers birthday cards featuring cute and fun images to NEEDY and HOSPITALIZED children on their birthdays and to send well wishes.  What an AMAZING organization, I hope you will purchase the image and participate in this wonderful program.  You can find out more about it by visiting FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG or FRESH BREWED DESIGNS SHOP.

My card this week features one of my FAVORITE FRESHLY BREWED images called "Jesus is the Light."  This image means a great deal to me, as does the Christmas Holiday because of my strong belief and love of Jesus Christ.  I made my own sentiment for this card on the computer.  I hope you like it.

I used all Basic Grey DP for my card and followed the sketch from GET SKETCHY. I used 2 Quickutz dies (for the sentiment holder as well as the scallops) and Nesties for the image (Just Rite stampers exclusive).  Image is colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas and Sakura metallic glue used for candle wax and part of flame.  The star buttons are from JoAnn.  I hope you like it and that you will come play along with our challenge.  Can't wait to see your creations.

Challenges entered: CRAZY CHALLENGE - use at least 3 DP
TOP TIP TUESDAY - Christmas inspired
BELLI CHALLENGE - Christmas themed embellishments and old stash
PENNY'S CHALLENGES - Merry Christmas
PRAIRIE FAIRY FRIDAYS - use a star
FOR FUN CHALLENGES - Merry Christmas

SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY - CHRISTMAS MICHU

Welcome back to another SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY!!  The DT was off last week and will be off next week as well, so I am SUPER happy to have today to share another one of Elizabeth's FABULOUS images with you!  Please remember to visit SOFTPENCIL ETSY SHOP NOW because Elizabeth is redesigning all her characters, so the current images and other accessories - printables, clip art, papers, etc. - will be available ONLY UNTIL JAN. 2.    There are a bunch of good SALES in the ESTY SHOP, so make sure you check those out as well. 

Please also visit SOFTPENCIL BLOG to check out all the DT samples this week.  SOFTPENCIL has such a FABULOUS DT and it is always so fun to go and see what they have created.  I know everyone is super busy around this time of year, but if you have a chance to visit all the DT's blogs, you won't be disappointed!  Links are in my sidebar.

This week the DT got to play with CHRISTMAS MICHU.  This image is so ADORABLE that I decided to make 2 projects.  The first is a snowflake ornament.  I colored Michu with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with scissors and decorated with Stickles.  The snowflake is chipboard from an SU special set that was offered last year.  The paper is also from that set and is precut to match all the chipboard pieces.  I added a snowflake eyelet from my stash and used some silver SU cording that I bought last Christmas and have never used before.  Sentiment is from Amuse clear stamps, stamped in Versa Mark clear and heat embossed using Sparkles and Sprinkles EP, then cut with Nesties as is sentiment background paper (also SU).

I have entered this in the following challenges:
CRAZY CHALLENGE use at least 3 DP
CRAFTY EMMA - anything but Christmas card
EVERYBODY ART - self made present
FLOURISHES TIMELESS TUES. - food (candy cane) or drink
THERE SHE GOES - use old stash

For my second creation, I went with a card b/c I love making cards (obviously;)).  I followed a sketch from  THE SWEET STOP.     Again, I colored Michu with Copics, cut him out with a Nellie's die and added Stickles and Liquid Applique that I heat embossed.  I chose elasatic ribbon from Hobby Lobby, snowflake sticker from my stash, and pearls and bling from Prima.  Base CS is SU Kraft and DPs are SU (striped) and Echo Park.  Sentiment from Amuse clear stamps is stamped in Staz-on timber brown and cut with Nesties as is background DP.  I hope you like it.

This is for these challenges as well:
CREATIVE STAMP FRIENDS - traditional Christmas colors
STAMP WITH FUN - Christmas
THE PINK ELEPHANT - winter wonderland
CREATIVE CARD CREW - anything goes
DIGITAL TUESDAY - digi and sparkling Christmas LEXI's CREATIONS - glitter and pearls
OUR DAILY BREAD DESIGNS - Christmas
CITY CRAFTER - use Kraft paper

NEW CHALLENGE AT KABOODLE DOODLES - CLEAN AND SIMPLE

Hey Everyone!  There's a NEW CHALLENGE over at KABOODLE DOODLES and this week, we are going CLEAN AND SIMPLE.  Personally, I find this to be a HUGE challenge because I always think "what more can I add to this card" when I am working on something;)  However, I love a good challenge and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out!!

I would also love to thank our AWESOME SPONSOR, ROBYN'S FETISH for providing us with FAB images to work with.  I chose the Christmas tree cookie image and had a great time working with it.

Remember, you have until Sunday, December 26 to enter your NEW CREATION at KABOODLE DOODLES.  Please do not enter your creation into more than 9 other challenges as our MAX. is 10 CHALLENGES.  Thanks:)

For my card, I chose to use Kaisercraft DP, ribbon from SU and Nesties.  I colored my ROBYN'S FETISH image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and decorated with Stickles.  Sentiment is cut with SU punch and stamped in SU wild wasabi using C.C. Designs rubber cling stamp.  Base CS is SU wild wasabi.  Hope you like it!

Other challenges entered:

CHALLENGE UP YOUR LIFE - Advent/Christmas

RILEY AND CO. - Think Christmas
SPOONFULL OF SUGAR - Christmas
CARD MAKIN' MAMAS - anything goes
SUGAR SWEET PAPER TREATS - anything goes
THE ARTISTIC STAMPER - Christmas
SUNDAYS WITH CRISSY - Christmas
TUESDAY THROWDOWN - clean and simple
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS - sketch and frame it

CRAFTY HO's RED and GREEN Challenge

It's time for another NEW CHALLENGE this week at CRAFTY HOs' CHALLENGE and this week we have a color challenge.  Our color challenge is to use RED and GREEN on your card.  You have until 11:59pm EST on Sat., December 18 to enter your card at CRAFTY HOs' CHALLENGE.  Can't wait to see what you create!

For my card, I have chosen this FABULOUS image from HAPPILEIGH SCRAPPIN'.  If you have not seen these images, you must go check out Leigh's amazing images!!

I colored this little beauty "Santa Jan" with Copics and Atyou Spicas and then cut with Nesties and decorated with Liquid Applique that I heat embossed.  The bag of toys is from the same set/sheet as Santa Jan, also colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out with scissors.  Base paper is textured Core-dinations red.  All DP is Cloud 9 Design.  Ribbon from my stash, ornament sticker is from Recollections (Michael's).  Sentiment is from Hero Arts clear set, stamped in SU cherry cobbler on core-dinations green and then ripped.  I'm really happy how this turned out and hope you like it as well:)

Challenges entered include:

CREATE 4 FUN - sketch

HAPPILEIGH SCRAPPIN' - use Happileigh Scrappin' image

ALL SORTS - last minute Christmas cards

CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY - punch or die cut

THE CRAFTY PAD - embossing

GINGERLOFT - distressing

ONE STITCH AT A TIME - anything goes

QUIRKY CRAFTS - around the world (I am taking the idea from a blog entry I saw (sorry can't remember whose blog it was) that Santa goes all around the world

WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE - LACE and PINS (lasts 3 weeks)

Hey everyone!  Just got back from driving in heavy snow storm from Aunt and Uncle's who live a bit over an hr. away from us.  Let's just say I'm really glad to be home!!  Also, I'm excited about our NEW CHALLENGE at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE.  The new challenge is LACE and PINS and will last 3 weeks so that the DT can relax and spend time with their families and friends over the next 3 weeks.  So, you will have until Sunday, Jan. 2 12pm EST
to enter your projects at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE.

Even though our challenge does not require a WHOOPSI DAISY image, you'll want to make sure you hop on over to WHOOPSI DAISY SHOP and check out the AWESOME SALE, all the FABULOUS NEW SHEETS as well as the final FREEBIE of 2010!  Trust me, you will be hooked on these images if you are not already:)

I colored my WHOOPSI DAISY image with Copics and Atyou Spicas then cut her out using Quickutz die on the top part - steps cut with scissors.  The polka dots are sparkly, but I couldn't get them to show up very well in the picture.  DP is SEI sparkly, and I cut the scallops at top with Quickutz die.  Bling and pearls are Prima.  Sparkly white paper is from JoAnn.  Lace is from Hobby Lobby, heart pins also from Hobby Lobby and flower pin is CTMH.  Sentiment is from Verve clear stamps, cut with Nellies die and daubed with SU bravo burgandy, attached with grey ribbon from my stash.  Hope you like it and that you will play along with us!!

Challenges entered include:

CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY - punches or die cuts (I have used 4 different dies)
CRAFTY EMMA - anything but a Christmas card
SWEET STAMPIN' - 3 DPs, 3 Embellies (bling, lace, pins) and 1 image
DIGI'S WITH ATTITUDE! - use a digi
MAMI DOODLES - anything goes
STAMP SOMETHING - use a digi
STAMP INSANITY - it's all about me (used my fav. color combo, Hippie girl image and sentiment that is one of the things I stand for)
FUN WITH SHAPES AND MORE - scallops
PIXIE COTTAGE - sketch and optional sparkle

STAMPIT CRAZY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE!

It's time for a NEW CHALLENGE over at STAMPIT CRAZY CHALLENGE BLOG and we are celebrating CHRISTMAS as this week's challenge.  You have until 5pm CST on Sat., December 18 to submit your projects.  I cannot wait to see what you create:)

You are also DEFINITELY going to want to visit STAMPIT CRAZY SHOP because the NEW IMAGES are going to knock your socks off - they are AWESOME!!  Also, if you want to win our BIG CHRISTMAS PRIZE, you must use a STAMPIT CRAZY image.

This week the DT got to play with the GORGEOUS STAMPIT CRAZY image - SHELBY.  I LOVE this image!  I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas in goth colors and cut her out using Marianne's die.  DP is Basic Grey and Cloud 9 Design.  Lace is from Hobby Lobby, all flowers are Prima.  Papers are Bazzill dots for base and core-dinations textured for 2nd layer and is embossed with Sizzix EF.  Sentiment is from C.C. Designs rubber cling, stamped with SU cherry cobbbler and daubed with orchid opulance, cut with Nesties.  Thanks for looking, I hope you like it:)

I am entering the following challenges:

ELLEPHANTASTIC - Christmas or winter
ONE STOP CRAFTS - sassy Christmas
FRIDAY SKETCHERS - sketch
STAMP SOMETHING - use a digi
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - floral frenzy
SASSY STUDIO DESIGNS - Nontraditional Christmas colors

FROSTY CHALLENGE AT FAIRY KNOLL

Good Friday afternoon!  Sorry this post is a bit late today due to the fact that the husband and I were out of town for his work seminar last night and then I was unable to get this post completed.  So, here I am now to let you know about a NEW CHALLENGE over at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  Our theme this week is FROST and I don't know about where you live, but it's been pretty frosty here in Ohio and only supposed to get worse starting Sunday.  I'll keep you posted.

You will have until Thursday, Dec. 16 at midnight PST to link your card over at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  You do not need to use a FIARY KNOLL image, but we'd sure love to see one if you have one.  Make sure you stop by FAIRY KNOLL SHOP to see all the FABULOUS images as well as some FREEBIES for your to enjoy.

I chose to work with FAIRY KNOLL image "snow friends" this week.  I love this fun image.

I colored my image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with Nesties then decorated with SU chunky white glitter as well as green and white liquid applique that I heat embossed.  Papers are SU basic grey, Echo Park and JillieBean DP.  Sentiment is from C.C. Designs rubber cling and stamped in Staz-On timber brown.  Tag cut with Nesties, brad from Basic Grey.  Ribbon from my stash and button from Doodlebug Designs.  Hope you like it.

Challenges entered:

ALPHABET CHALLENGE - g is for glitter
CHARACTER CAFE - glitter
DARING CARDMAKERS - snow much fun
DELICIOUS DOODLES - 1 image, 2 DP, 3 embellies
STAMP SOMETHING - use a digi
STAMPING WITH THE DRAGON - make it sparkle
GINGERSNAP CREATIONS - white glitter
IF THE SHOE FITS... - texture
PAPER CUTZ - snowman or snowflake

FREEBIE FRIDAY AT DIGITAL DELIGHTS!!

It's Friday, which means time for another FREEBIE FRIDAY at DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP.  Simply head on over to the shop, click on the "FREEBIE" section and you will be able to download your FREEBIE.

This week we have a sentiment that is sure to be an AWESOME addition to all your winter themed cards.  Enjoy:)

SEW MANY CARDS- FLOWER POWER!!

It's Friday, which means a NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Our theme this week is FLOWER POWER.  I love flowers and I just got the awesome new Tim Holtz flower die, so I got to play with that, which was super fun! 

Remember, there is not requirement to use a SEW MANY CARDS image, but we'd sure love to see one!!  You can find our FABULOUS selection as well as an amazing SALE at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP.

For my card, I used SEW MANY CARDS images Toga pulling Halen is sled.  I colored it with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with Nesties then decorated with Stickles and Liquid Applique and Ranger Puff embossing powder that are both heat embossed.  Tag is Nesties with Amuse clear stamp, stamped in Staz-On timber brown on textured Bazzill CS.  SU soft suede us base, poppy parade is embossed with Sizzix EF.  Tim Holtz die used for scalloped lace.  Button from Doodlebug designs.  Sparkley green paper is Bazzill.  SU pixie pink used for strip and DP is Bella Blvd. (flower) and rest is My Little Shoebox.  Ribbon is Webster's Pages.  Hope you like it!!  Hugs:)

Other challenges entered:

AI FACTORY - Holiday Christmas

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - floral

DIGI DOODLE SHOP'S BEST - animal or insect

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES - lots of  spots

PIXIE DUST STUDIOS - let it snow

COOKING IT UP WITH KATIE - red, layers and Christmas

FAB N' FUNKY - Christmas and for children

PENNY'S CHALLENGES - Christmas

STAMPIN ROYALTY - winter holidays

DIGITAL DELIGHTS THURDAY SHOWCASE AND DIGI DAY ON SNR!!

It's a big day at DIGITAL DELIGHTS today!!  First off, we are sponsoring DIGI DAY on SNR with a COOKIE EXCHANGE.  You can find it at DIGITAL DELIGHTS GROUP ON SNR.  I sure hope you will join us for fun and prizes!!

I did not have a cookie recipe that I thought was good enough to share, but I do have this AWESOME recipe for Pumpkin Pie Bars.  I hope you like it!!

I colored my DIGITAL DELIGHTS image of Ginger with a bowl of batter on her head with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  Cut out with Nellie's die and daubed with SU cherry cobbler ink.  Pearls and rhinestones from e. by Prima.  Also used Stickles on the bowl and Smooch for the batter dripping - used pumpkin color since my recipe is for pumpkin bars.  Lace is from Webster's Pages.  DP is My Mind's Eye and background is SU wild wasabi.

 Other challenges entered include:
BUNNY ZOE'S CRAFTS - Christmas but no cards

THERE SHE GOES - bling

GINGERLOFT - bows

TOP TIP TUESDAY - use ribbon
ABC CHRISTMASY for Yuletide plus use red and green


Thursday is also the day that the DIGITAL DELIGHTS DT showcases images from the DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP.  This week we are using images from the NEW DECEMBER RELEASES.  I have chosen Little Dumpling with Bunny Slippers are my image this week.  He can be found at DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP.  You can also find our BIG CHRISTMAS SALE going on in the shop, so head on over!!

The rest of the DT have created some AMAZING projects for you to check out that can be viewed at DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG.  If you have time, please stop by their blogs and leave them some love!!  (links in my sidebar)

I colored my DIGITAL DELIGHTS image with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I cut it out using Nellie's die then added Adirondak Puff embossing powder and Liquid applique and heat embossed.    All DP is Basic Grey.  The sentiment is one of MARLOONEY's from DIGITAL DELIGHTS (comes with the image set) - it is cut using Nesties and colored a bit with Copics.    Flower is from K and Co.  Dry embossed paper is SU not quite navy and EF from Cuttlebug.  SU Baja Breeze is base CS.  Hope you like it and thanks for looking:)

Other challenges entered:
KARBER MONTHLY - digi and boy or girl
LEXI'S CREATIONS - blue and silver
POLLYCRAFT - blue, pink, brown
CREATE 4 FUN - sketch
L'IL RED WAGON - use a die cut
SOUTHERN GIRLS - heat it up (used heat embossing on bunny slippers and pillow)
THE PAPER VARIETY - card for or focusing on a child
PEACHY KEEN - emboss it (I used heat and dry embossing)

FRESH BREWED CHALLENGE - SPARKLE AND SHINE

It's a NEW CHALLENGE today at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS!  I missed the last one due to my previous Vertigo episode.   This week's challenge is super fun and it's SPARKLE AND SHINE!!

Remember, you do not need to use a FRESH BREWED DESIGNS image to play along, but we'd sure LOVE to see one and Heather has soooo many amazing images to choose from.  Stop by the FRESH BREWED DESIGNS SHOP and check them out:)

I chose this FRESH BREWED DESIGNS image "Oh Christmas Tree."  I colored it with Copics, cut out with Nesties, daubed with SU cherry cobbler and decotated with lots of Sparkly goodness - Stickles:)  Sparkly DP is from My Mind's Eye.  Gold and Cherry Cobbler CS are from SU.  Sentiment from C.C. Designs rubber is stamped in SU cherry cobbler and cut out with SU punch.  Green pieces are Bazzill textured and ribbon is from my stash.  Hope you like it and that you come play along with our challenge at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG.

Other challenges entered include:

SPOONFULL OF SUGAR - Christmas
TUESDAY TAGGERS - deck the halls
CRAZY CHALLENGE - Christmas
OOH-LA-LA CREATIONS - inspired by Christmas song
THERE SHE GOES - bling
CHRISTMAS CARDS - Christmas
CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS - photo

GINGERLOFT - bows

KARBER CHRISTMAS digi and Christmas

2 SISTERS - sparkly Christmas

OUR DAILY BREAD DESIGNS - sketch

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY - CHRISTMAS GIFTIES NO CARDS

Well, here I am, another day that started our promising and productive and then I would up being in bed for close to 4 hrs. with another Vertigo episode.  I am pretty sure the antibiotics that I started last Weds. have decided to stop working b/c I don't think this should still be happening and tonight's was especially awful.  UGH!!

Anyway, I don't want to bore you with the details of my issues, so I will move on to more fun stuff, like the NEW CHALLENGE over at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY.  This challenge we are asking you to make a HOLIDAY GIFT - NO CARDS.  This week's challenge will last 3 weeks instead of the normal 2 weeks.  So, you have until late Tues., Dec. 28 EST to submit your project at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG.  You are not required to use DS4J images in your project, but we'd sure love to see them if you have them!  Also, we offer a monthly FREEBIE at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY SHOP.  Plus we'd love you to share your work at our DS4J CDAC GROUP as well as to come in and chat a bit:)

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY is having a DT call right now and we'd LOVE to have you join our fun team!!  You can find the details on DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG.

For my project today I made a bag that is loosely based on the tutorial I found here: http://ustamp4fun.com/category/template/  I used the measurements for the gift bag, but somehow managed to mangle and cut the paper, although eventually it turned out well, the process of assembling it was not pretty.

I chose this lovely DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY angel image this week.  I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out using Nellie's die, decorated with Stickles and daubed edges with SU gable green.

I took pictures of the bag from all angles.  I am using it to give a necklace to my mother-in-law.  The paper is Kaisercradt and base is SU gareden green.  Lace is Webster's Pages.  Sentiment from C.C. Designs rubber stamp, stamped in SU gable green and cut with Nestie.  Hope you like it!!

Also, it has been entered for these challenges:

SPOONFULL OF SUGAR - Christmas

CREATIVE CARD CREW - anything goes

FLOURISHES 3-D gift

SCRAP CREATIONS - gift or wrapping

BUNNY ZOE'S CRAFTS - Christmas but no cards

  KARBER - digi and fantasy
THE PINK ELEPHANT - blue, green, red
SHABBY TEA ROOM - Holiday gift
PAPER SUNDAES - gift it

KABOODLE DOODLES TAG IT CHALLENGE

The "Tag It" Challenge is still going on at KABOODLE DOODLES.  You can make a card with a tag or a stand along tag or anything you wish as long as it includes a tag.  Then, go on over and link it up at KABOODLE DOODLES.   Please remember - ONLY 1 ENTRY and 10 CHALLENGES MAX. including ours.  Thanks and hope to see your creation:)

Our sponsor this challenge is ROBYN'S FETISH and the DT got to use some of her amazing images.  I chose this bear in a present and colored him with Copics and Atyou Spicas then cut out by hand.  Sizzix EF used on sparkly green paper from Marco's Paper.  Sentiment is from C.C. Designs, stamped in SU cherry cobbler and cut with Nesties.  Tag is cut using Sizzix die and lace is from Craft Brulee.  Thanks so much for looking!

Challenges entered include:
DIGITAL TUESDAY - digi and animals at Christmas
BUNNY ZOE'S - Christmas but not cards
PILE IT ON - it's all in the wrapping
LITTLE RED WAGON - tag or bag
TOTALLY STAMPALICIOUS - anything goes
DUTCH DARE - Christmas tag, ornament or gift
REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON - winter, not a card, ribbon, lace or trim included