Non Traditional Hued Holiday Creation...

Hello, hello, hello!

I'm just popping in with a quick share of the project I featured today on a Facebook Live I did on the Heartfelt Creations Facebook Page!

Are you a follower of Heartfelt Creations on Facebook?

They have such awesome projects and content to inspire you there!

For this week's live, I opted to go with the Merry and Bright Collection!

I love the non traditional colors used in this Christmas Collection! 

...here's a peek of the project we created together during the live...

Don't you just love those teals, blues, and purples?

Now, I will be honest, sometimes a collection gets released and I feel a little intimidated about coloring some of the images...the reindeer pulling the sleigh in the Merry and Bright Collection had me feeling that way! Does this ever happen to you?

Well, I decided I was just going to dive in with my Stack and Store daubers and give it a shot!
Do you know that it's much easier than you think!

I thought that a little window behind the window would add a nice touch to creating a winter scene. The window stamp and die combination from the Winter's Eve Collection is such a versatile stamp for all seasons and occasions!

Of course I also had to incorporate my favorite pine cone image from the O Holy Night Collection...I do believe that has appeared on every holiday card I have created so far! A small poinsettia and a decorated tree bough finish up the pretty cluster in the center!

For more information, colors, etc. please feel free to watch the replay of the Facebook live!
https://www.facebook.com/HeartfeltCreations/videos/2150747368501104/ 

 I do hope you've been inspired here today! Grab all of your Christmas crafty supplies and get those holiday cards done early...you'll be so glad you did!

Until next time...

Reindeer Wishes

So glad you took the time to stop by today!

It's Friday....which means its a new challenge beginning at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

This week we are challenging you to create a...

"One Layer Card"

Now don't be intimidated!  I know one layer cards do tend to scare me a little as I don't do them often, but it can be done!

Here's the card I created for the challenge this week...

I had the most adorable reindeer digi stamp to play with from Emma Cannings...who also happens to be our wonderful sponsor this week...and is offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice!

I printed out the image on the sized paper I wanted to use, proceeded to color it and then doodled around the outside of the card.  The last finishing touch was the silver cord and metal snowflake charm.  I thought it actually turned out really well...and was super quick and simple.

Now it's your turn.  Don't let the one layer scare you...break out of your comfort zone and try something new.  Then, link up with us at CSAYL.  

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Until next time...

"Didn't We Already Do Christmas"

Glad you could stop and take a peek at what I have going on here today!

I'm sure you've figured out by now already that Fridays are my Christmas -y posts!

We have a new challenge starting today at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

Once again it's...

"Anything Goes"

Isn't that challenge theme like the best EVER!

We are sponsored this week by...

...who are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice!

Here's the card I came up with using "Reindeer Gift"

And a close up of the digi...

I have to admit that I was running a little low in the mojo/creative vibes this week, so I was happy to see that there was a new sketch available at Christmas Challenges (with sketches).  

I wanted to make this card a fun one as the digi just seemed so light hearted.  I colored the reindeer up with my Spectrum Noir markers, added some stickles to his nose and the bow on the gift.  I chose a colorful bunch of papers and started mixing and matching. I added a sentiment to the side of the card as outlined in the sketch and then decided to cut out a sentiment using my Cameo as well. 

 When I found this one, I thought it was just perfect for this little reindeer peeking out from behind the gift..

"Didn't we already Do Christmas?"

Love it!

Now, because I cut out the wording in such matchy matchy paper...I had to doodle around the outline  so it would stand out better.  I decided to keep the doodle theme going and put that finishing touch around the image as well.  

Nothing too complicated...just lots of layering with lots of fun colored/patterned paper!

Now it's your turn!  Remember it's "Anything Goes" again this week at CSAYL!

We'd love to see what you come up with!

Until next time...

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

C.R.A.F.T...."Christmas"

Crimbo Crackers..."Festive Red"

Christmas Challenges (with Sketches)..."Follow the Sketch"

Merry Monday Christmas Challenges..."Stars"

Christmas Cards All Year Long..."Something Associated with Santa"

Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"

The Glory of Christmas..."Anything Goes"
Christmas Fun..."All that Glitters"