A Sweet Treat

Hello!

So glad you've been able to stop by for a quick visit with me today.  

Christmas is almost here...are you ready?

I have one last minute packaging and tag idea to share with you!

I'm popping in today with a reminder that our current challenge over at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges is running until the end of the month, so you still have some time to join in with those last minute items you're still creating!

The Holly Jolly elves have all been busy prepping for their holiday season, and the blog has some new inspiration from all of us today...everything from cards, decor, packaging, etc. 

Here's a peek at the treat box I created for todays inspiration, along with the quick tag I created using the sponsor image "Snowman Bring It On" from The Stamping Boutique. (And just so you are aware, they are currently running a sale on all Christmas and Valentine digi stamps...time to stock up and score a savings at the same time!  Woot Woot!)

The treat box itself I cut with my Silhouette Cameo.  Makes it so quick and easy...it feels like you're cheating!  LOL  Pick your cutting file, pick your paper and let the machine do the cutting.  Assemble and voila...a fast but impressive creation!

I printed out the digi image in a circle with my Cameo as well, and colored with my Spectrum Noir markers. I added a touch of Glitter Ritz to the snowman to give him a little sparkler... add a ribbon and you're ready to fill with some delicious sweet treats!

I also wanted to let you know that we have some other wonderful sponsors for this challenge as well...

...as previously mentioned...

 

...offering one lucky winner 3 images from their store...

...as well as...

 

who are offering one lucky winner 7 digis of their choice...

and welcome back...

 

...who are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice from the store...

...also a proud sponsor...

 

...offering another lucky winner 3 images from their store...

...also sponsoring this challenge...

 

...and...

...both offering 3 images from their shops...

So many chances to win!

Be sure to link up those last minute creations with us at Holly Jolly for your chances to be one of our lucky winners!  We can't wait to see what you have to show us!

Until next time...

This project has been entered in the following challenges...
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog..."Anything But a Card"
Love to Create Challenge Blog..."Icy Winter Days"
My Craft Spot..."Bags and Boxes"
Not Just Cards..."Anything Goes"

"Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?"

Hello and Welcome!

Today begins a new challenge at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges!

The title of my blog post should give you a bit of a hint as to our new challenge theme...and should also leave you humming that very popular song from the movie "Frozen"!  LOL

Our new challenge theme this week is...

"Snowmen"

A fun, cool and frosty idea for a Christmas card creation!

Let's begin by having a peek at my card for this challenge...

I had the pleasure of creating with a Bugaboo Stamps image called "Brats - Winter Snowman".  

This image just reminded me of our son and daughter playing in the front yard working on building a snowman together.  

I colored up the image with my Spectrum Noir markers and chose a Recollections snowflake paper from a Christmas paper pack I picked up on sale at Michaels last week to use as the background.  I then cut some snowflakes and swirl die cuts with various dies and my BigShot.  I then glittered up the two corner snowflakes with some Crystal Stickles and applied a white sequin to the centre of each.  I found a vellum sentiment among my stash that I'd had for quite some time and felt that it suited the image....kids always delight in making a snowman don't they?

For the finishing touch, I added some Aleene's Glitter Snow to the bottom of the image to give it some extra shine and texture. 

I think this would make a great card to give to a child during the holiday season along with a gift card or some cash enclosed.  

Now...how about we move along to the sponsor details for this challenge...
Please welcome ...

"Bugaboo Stamps"

along with...

"The Stamping Boutique"

Please be sure to check out the Holly Jolly Challenge Blog to see the wonderful prizes these awesome companies are offering two lucky winners!
While you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic creations the rest of the lovely and talented DT members have created.

Before I go...I quickly wanted to share with you one more Snowman project my daughter, my mom and I worked on this past Thanksgiving weekend.  We were busy finishing the sock snowmen my daughter had suggested we build for the upcoming Christmas Craft Sale I will be doing the first Saturday in November.

Here's a pic of two of them...

We had so much fun creating them.  We made 13 in total...and it was so much fun to watch as each snowman took on it's own look and personality as it was dressed and different embellishments added.  We even created a few that landed up reminding us of family members!

So...the rest is up to you!
Rummage through your digis, rubber stamps, clear stamps, collage images and find that perfect snowman to create a special Christmas card.  Then be sure to link up with us at Holly Jolly so we can see what you've created!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting at the Weekend..."Anything Goes"
Little Claire's Designs Monthly Challenge..."Christmas Theme"
We Do Doobadoo Challenges..."Christmas"
The Crafty Bloggers Network..."Christmas"
My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes"
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge..."Anything Goes"
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes/CAS"
The Glory of Christmas Challenge..."Snowman"
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'..."Snowflakes"

A Child Reaches for Your Hand and Touches Your Heart

Welcome!

I hope things are good in your neck of the woods, and life is treating you well!

I'm so glad you took time out of your day to stop by for a visit!

Today begins a new challenge over at The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog.

This week we are asking you to incorporate

"Polka Dots & Ribbons"

The two just go so well together don't they?

Our challenge this week is sponsored by

Be sure to check out the challenge blog for the prize being offered.  

I fell in love with the image that we were given to work with and knew when I saw it that I would be breaking out the scissors, fussy cutting and paper piecing.  

Here's how it all came together...

*this card is available for purchase in my Etsy store

I chose to go with polka dots on the little girls outfit as well as the background paper.  I added a doily to make the card feel soft and feminine.  The sentiment comes from a printed 12x12 vellum baby sheet, and has been backed with the same polka dotted paper.  I added just a small ribbon on the corner of the sentiment to finish off the card.  Wouldn't this just be great for a baby shower or arrival of a new little one!

I hope that you've been inspired to join us over at The Cafe this week.

For more awesome inspiration, be sure to check out the other DT creations.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"

Oldie But a Goodie..."Baby"  (doily & vellum sentiment are more than 6 months old)

Card Mania..."Babies"

Craft-Dee BowZ..."Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow"

Crafting From the Heart..."Anything Goes"

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog..."Cute Girls"

A Gem of a Challenge..."For a Child or Baby"

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog..."Paper Piecing"

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"