It's Time for....Christmas Bingo!

Ahhh...it's been a crazy day as I finally have time to sit down here and schedule this post.

I've been in my craft room pretty much all day listening to Christmas carols and creating holiday cards! It's going to be a crazy week as I'm down to the crunch time to create last minute items for the craft sale on the weekend!

Anyhooo...

Let me quickly share with you about the new challenge starting at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges.

We have a fun theme for you to partake in for the next two weeks...

"Christmas Bingo"

Ribbon	Texture	Glitter
Rhinestones	2 designer papers	Twine
Die cuts	Punches	Pearls

So many options for you to choose from!

For my card I decided I was going to go diagonal...I have used die cuts, 2 designer papers and glitter!

Here's a peek at my creation...

The poinsettia die cuts are a new Memory Box die that I picked up recently and just had the chance to use.  I've also used a new swirl die cut that too was waiting to be tried out.  I've added some Crystal Stickles to the tip of the flowers and have also added some soft fuzzy bits to the centers of the flowers as well.  The finishing touch is the few dabs of liquid pearls around the flower bunch!

Onto the business at hand... 

We are joined again by two wonderful sponsors for this challenge...

 

as well as...

 

Be sure to check out the Holly Jolly blog to get details on the prizes being offered to two lucky winners!

Well, it's short and sweet today as I think I hear my pillow calling me!

Now here's hoping this tiredness doesn't leave the minute I lay my head on it!

Don't you just hate it when that happens?

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"
The Crafty Bloggers Network..."Christmas"
Crafty Cardmakers..."Die Cuts/Punches"
House of Cards...Use a Punch or Die"
The Paper Girls Challenge..."Anything Goes"
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge..."Anything Goes"
Christmas Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Allsorts..."Christmas"

Life is Good! Enjoy!

Hi!  Glad you could stop by for a visit today!

As I sit here scheduling this post to go live, it's a foggy, rainy, soggy day here in Manitoba, Canada!

We've had 3 days of this in a row, and some sunshine would be great!  

I'm back today with a new {Pin}spirational challenge...and the picture we have for you makes me hope the sun will come out and gives me a hope that spring must be lurking for us around the corner...

Let's take a look...

 

Isn't it gorgeous!!!!

I'm so ready to be working in my flower beds and to be going on bike rides!

We have a wonderful bunch of sponsors for you today...

Scribbles Designs

 

 

Fred She Said 

 

Deedee Digis

 

Be sure to check the {Pin}spirational Challenge blog for all the fabulous prizes being offered!

Awhile back while browsing the SVG Cuts store, I came across a fabulous cutting file that included a bicycle shaped card.  I just couldn't pass it up!  I knew it was perfect for this challenge!

Let's take a peek...

I chose to go with softer and muted tones even though the {pin}spirational photo is more vibrant.  

I just think it's the most adorable card!  I decided to add two sentiment stickers to the card because they just summed up how I always feel when I go on a bike ride and play among my flowers!

I'm interested to see what inspires you this challenge round.  

Be sure to link up you creations so I can stop by your little spot in blogland for a visit!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
The Crafty Bloggers Network..." Die Cuts or Embossing"
My Craft Creations...."Anything Goes"
Paper Nest Dolls Challenge..."Anything Goes"
The Pink Elephant..."Pastel Color Combo"
613 Avenue Create..."Anything Goes"
Amusing Challenges..."Anything Goes - No Digi"
Challenges 4 Everybody..."Anything Goes"
Sentimental Sundays..."CAS"
The Squirrel and the Fox..."Die Cuts or Punches"
Inkspirational..."Green and Pink Color Challenge"
The Doodle Garden..."Color Challenge"
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards..."Spring"
Polkadoodles..."Springtime"
Stuck on U Sketches..."Anything Spring"

Welcome Summer...at least Wishful Thinking!

I have to admit that the cloudiness and the dreariness the last couple of days have been weighing down my soul!  I'm in need of a good dose of sunshine!
You will see that this is reflected in the card I have to share with you today!

It's Wednesday, which means its a new challenge over at The Crafter's Cafe!
We have an easy one for you this week!

Our theme is...

"Make a Square Card"

This week we are sponsored by...

and

Be sure to check out The Crafter's Cafe blog to see what types of prizes are being awarded!

I was able to create with a Stamping Boutique Image...and it totally made me wish it was summer!
Now, I am not a beach/water type person, but I was just telling my husband yesterday that the winter has seemed so long and cold that I found myself wishing we had gone on a warm winter vacation!

You can see those feelings clearly reflected in this creation...

I colored up the image using my Spectrum Noir markers.  I added some light blue Stickles to the sky to give it a free and breezy kinda feeling, and also added some vintage colored Stickles to the beach so that there was some texture and sparkle to the sand.  I added the sentiment which was printed and cut using my Silhouette Cameo and lastly added the 3 colorful buttons in the bottom corner.  The background paper is from a Lori Whitlock collection...and I loved the stripes as they reminded me of a beach towel.
A simple, yet hopefully bright and cheery card!

I hope you're able to make some time to play along with us at The Crafter's Cafe this week!  I know square cards are very popular and I'm assuming our submissions could reach a good number!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Cuttin' and Stampin' Challenges..."Colors red, green, blue, yellow and teal"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"
Digi Makeover Challenges...."Colors of the Rainbow"
Without Words..."Hobbies/Relax"
Addicted to Stamps and More..."Make Your Mark"
Little Red Wagon..."A Rainbow of Colors"