Gnome Festive Fun Candy Cane

Hi there!

I hope everyone is doing well today!

Did you see that Polkadoodles has some new digis?

They are a collection of gnomes and everyone loves gnomes, right?

They are so fun for all your holiday crafting!

In fact, the collection is called

Gnome Festive Fun!

My card uses 

Gnome Festive Fun Candy Cane.

I went for an untraditional Christmas color combo.

The digi is colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

I created the background by using a die cut for masking and inking around.

The "snowflakes" were stamped using

Gnome Jolly Holly Wishes Stamp Set.

I created a snow bank with 3 layers of white card stock hand cut.

The edges were inked.

My sentiment is a sticker from my stash.

I'm linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - ATG

Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas/Winter

The Fairy and the Unicorn - ATG Fantasy

 Crafty Catz - ATG/Twist Christmas Non-Traditional Colors

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Krafty Chicks Challenge - All Occasions

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

Creative Moments - ATG

Creations in Pink - ATG Mainly Pink

CCC Digi Creations - Christmas/Winter

CAAB November Inspiration

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing some inspiration for 

Cute As A Button!

I've created a slimline card using

Mistletoe Kiss.

I colored the digi with Prismacolor Pencils.

My background papers are from American Crafts.

The sentiment and frame was stamped, die cut and

colored with markers. I added a die cut circle cut

out of glitter paper from the same paper pad as

the background papers.

As always we would love to see you our Facebook Group and 

have you visit the store.

Follow the links below!

Cute As A Button Facebook Group

                                                        

Cute As A Button

I'm linking up to:

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

Die Cut Divas Challenge - Mini Slimline or Slimline Cards

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Merry Christmas

The Creative Crafters - ATG

Winnie Mini Album

 Happy Friday! 

It's time for this week's

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge!

 My DT project for this week's challenge is a holiday themed mini album, which would make a great gift for keeping this year's memorabilia. I used the Winnie White Christmas Download Bundle. This bundle has everything you need for any holiday creation. I decorated the front cover with Winnie Wings which was colored with Copics. The title is from Festive Word Art. The embellishments were fussy cut from some of the Designer Sheets, as were pages inside the album. I used papers from this big bundle.

I hope to see you join us this week!

I'm linking up to:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

Agnes Elephant

Happy Saturday !

It's time for a new

Gem of a Challenge!

This challenge is sponsored by Polkadoodles.

I created a mini paper cone wreath
 using Agnes Elephant Ice Skating.

I colored the digi with Copics and fussy cut.

The cones were done with papers I printed from

Winnie Winterland Big Kahuna Digital Craft Download.

Hope to see your creation entered in the challenge!

I'm linking up to:

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Anything Cute

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

DIY Ornaments

Do you like DIY projects that are really fun to put together and don’t take that much time? Well if that’s the case then I’ve got some ideas for you today!  I love making ornaments!

The 3 projects I’m sharing today all use the same base, which is store bought, with a variety of die cuts to embellish. My die cuts were cut from card stocks in the traditional Christmas colors of red, white and green, which are on special this month at CutCardStock!

I’m using round MDF picture frame ornaments as my base and decided to make 2 of the ornaments shakers. This was pretty easy to do as these frames have an acrylic, which I glued to the inside front. The large star glitter was added. I die cut a piece of card stock and glued to the back of the frame. It’s ready to decorate.

For the first ornament I used:  STARDREAM METALLIC JUPITER (RED) 105LB 8.5 X 11 CARD STOCKSILK GLITTER RED FLASH DISCOUNT CARD STOCK  BASIS WHITE 80LB CARDSTOCK  BASIS 8.5X11 WHITE 110LB CARDSTOCK  BASIS 8.5X11 OLIVE 80LB CARDSTOCK  BASIS 8.5X11 GREEN 80LB CARDSTOCK DCS DISCOUNT CARD STOCK: CANVAS TEXTURED GINGER SNAP CARD STOCK

The stardream metallic card was used for the back and front of the frame, as seen above. I die cut a gingerbread man, berries, pine fronds and a sentiment.

Pieces of red, green and white scraps were glued to the back of the gingerbread man. I started adding the die cuts.

The pine fronds and berries were added to the left side of the frame. A bow was added to finish.

Card stocks used for the second ornament:  STARDREAM METALLIC JUPITER (RED) 105LB 8.5 X 11 SILK GLITTER RED FLASH DISCOUNT CARD STOCK  BASIS 8.5X11 OLIVE 80LB CARDSTOCK  DCS DISCOUNT CARD STOCK: CANVAS TEXTURED BONSAI GREEN – 8.5X11 INCH  BASIS 8.5X11 WHITE 110LB CARDSTOCK  SILK GLITTER OPULENT OPAL 12X12 CARD STOCK  CHRISTMAS PRINT 6X6 CARD STOCK PAD – (green glitter)

Die cutting was done.

The “Peace” die cut was adhered to the opulent opal circle die cut and added inside the frame. The other die cuts are layered and glued to the frame front. I added a bow and red pearls.

The third project is another shaker put together in the same way as the first. I used:  STARDREAM METALLIC JUPITER (RED) 105LB 8.5 X 11 CARD STOCK BASIS 8.5X11 WHITE 110LB CARDSTOCK  SILK GLITTER OPULENT OPAL 12X12 CARD STOCK BASIS 8.5X11 GREEN 80LB CARDSTOCK  POP TONE SNO CONE 8.5X11 DISCOUNT CARD STOCK

I die cut a snowflake, snowman and sentiment.

All the pieces were adhered to the frame front with a bow to finish.

Imagine what you can do and give this a try! These DIY ornament projects would be fun to do with your kids and would make cute gifts for just about anyone!

I'm linking up to:

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - ATG

The Creative Crafters - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

Let's Craft and Create - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - ATG

November Thrifty Thursday

Hi there!

It's time for this month's

Thrifty Thursday Deals

at

Stampers Delights! 

                       Thrifty Thursday is great as you can pick up

many favorite digis on sale!

Be sure and check out this month's featured products HERE! 

My DT card uses Anime You Are Invited.

I colored the digi with Copics and fussy cut.

The background papers are from Crafter's Companion.

I die cut the sentiment with a Crafter's Companion die.

The poinsettias are dimensional stickers from DCWV.

Be sure and visit the

Stampers Delights Blog!

You'll find lots of inspiration there!

And don't forget to share your Stampers Delights creations with us in the

Stampers Delights Fan Group.

I'm linking up to:

Aud Sentiments - ATG + Sentiment

Creative Knockouts - ATG

Creative Moments - ATG

Through the Craft Room Door - ATG

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Love To Craft Challenge - ATG

Moose Wonderful Holiday

Happy Monday!

Popping in today to share another card I made using a new digi from

Polkadoodles! 

This has got to be one of my most favorite collections and

I had a blast making cards with it!

 Elvis Wesley ChristMoose Collection

I used Never Too Cold for Ice Cream here.

I colored the digi with Copics and added a little glitter glue.

The digi was die cut in a circle shape and placed

inside a snow globe. The snow globe, snowman and

snowflakes were die cut with Snow Globe Die Set.

The background paper is from 

Elvis Wesley Moose Themed Papers.

The sentiment is from

Elvis Wesley Moose Themed Sentiments.

You have to check this collection out!

It can be purchased in full or you can purchase separately.

But, none the less, you will love it!

I'm linking up to:

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Christmas

Craft Rocket Challenge - Winter/Snow

Aud Sentiments - Christmas + Sentiment

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/critters

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Christmas Grace

Hello there!

I'm sharing some inspiration from

Digi Doodle Studios!

Christmas Grace

A simple card design with a 5 1/5 x 5 1/2 inch square base.

I used a patterned paper as the background.

The digi was colored with markers.

I added a little stickles and some glitter gel pen.

I tore the edges and added some silver metallic pen around the image.

The sentiment was stamped and fussy cut.

 A few gems were added as well as a ribbon and bow.

Check out this new digi and the other new products at

Digi Doodle Studios!

We also invite you to join us for our monthly challenges at

Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog.

And, of course, we would love to see you over in the

Digi Doodle Studios Facebook Group!

I also want to mention, in case you didn't know, that

Digi Doodle has a new product line

Ink n' Splatter.

Clear stamps, dies, paper packs and stencils are available!

Check it out! 

I'm linking up to:

Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas/Winter

Craft Rocket Challenges - Winter/Snow

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Christmas

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

 

Sparkly Baubles

Happy Saturday!

If you haven't seen, there are some new, super cute digis at

Polkadoodles!

Elvis Wesley Christmas Moose Collection

Oh my, I love these and you will too!

Check them out!

Elvis Wesley Moose Sparkly Baubles

Elvis Wesley Moose Themed Papers Download

Elvis Wesley Moose Themed Sentiments Download

I colored this cutie with Prismacolor Pencils.

I used one of the new printable papers.

The sentiment is also part of the collection. It was printed an die cut,

I added a die cut using Fancy Intricate Bauble Christmas Craft Die.

A bow was added for embellishment.

Thanks for taking a look and be sure and check these out!

I'm linking up to:

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Jingle Belles Challenge - Beautiful Baubles

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Christmas + Sentiment

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Christmas

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/critter

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

CCC Digi Creations - Christmas/Winter

Top 3

Christmas Card and Tag

 Happy Friday! 

It's time for this week's

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge!

 I have created a simple Christmas card and tag using 

Bella Bear Gift from the Too Cute Line.

I colored the digi with Copics and fussy cut. 

The presents in the background and on the tag were die cut with

Perfect Parcels Craft Cutting Die.

I colored the digi with Copics and fussy cut.

The sentiment with snowflakes was done with a stencil.

I stamped the tag sentiment.

I hope to see you join us this week!

I'm linking up to:

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Christmas + Sentiment

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Christmas

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

So Grateful for You

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner! 

The theme for this challenge is: 

Thank You / Thankful

Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

(in alphabetical order)

  

Cute as a Button

Prize ~ 2 Digital Images 

LeAnn's World 101

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

Morgan's Art World

Prize ~ 2 Digital Images used by the DT

My DT card was created using

Serene

LeAnn's World 101

I colored this sweet digi with Copic markers and fussy cut.

Glitter glue was added to the wings.

I die cut and layered the frame.

The sentiment was stamped.

I added jewel dazzles.

I hope you'll join us this month!

We love to see what you create!

I'm linking up to:

Creative Moments - ATG

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Give Thanks

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

LeAnns World 101 Challenge - ATG

The Fairy and the Unicorn Challenge - ATG Fantasy

Add Some Sparkle

Hello there!

It's the 7th of November and that means it time for a new challenge at

Creative Craft Cottage

 The Theme is 

 

Add Some Sparkle 

We do not have a sponsor for this challenge but we will still be awarding Winner and Top 3 Badges

Aww, who's doesn't like to adde a little sparkle to their project?

Right?

I created a card using a digi from

Molly Harrison Fairy Coloring Book.

This book is digital and includes 25 images.

If you love fairies you should check it out!

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils

and added glitter glue to the fairy wings.

The dress was covered with a clear sparkle pen as well.

I also used a little glitter gel pen to the stars.

The card base is covered with 2 glitter papers.

Here is a closer view of the image to show the sparkle

which is rather hard to see in the full photo.

We'd love to see your "Add Some Sparkle" projects!

I hope you'll join us.

I'm linking up to:

The Fairy and the Unicorn - ATG Fantasy

Crafty Calendar Challenge - ATG

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - ATG colored

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Stamp Act

Creative Moments - ATG

Through the Craft Room Door - ATG

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Let it Snow

Happy Saturday !

It's time for a new

Gem of a Challenge!

This challenge is sponsored by Polkadoodles.

My DT project is a Z-Fold card created with

Ski Time from the Frosty Winter Smiles Downoad Collection.

I colored the digi with Copic markers and fussy cut.

A little zig zag design detail was added with a white gel pen to the hat and mittens.

I used a 9 x 12 inch piece of light blue card stock for my card base.

A diagonal was cut along the top edge.

I punched a snowflake border.

I scored at 4 and 8 inches to form the z-fold.

White card stock was added.

The snowflake was die cut with Fancy Snowflake Christmas Die.

I die cut the sentiment.

The digi was adhered to the card front over a piece of

white card stock hand cut with a wavy edge to simulate a hill.

I added some blue sparkle pen.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope t see you join in the challenge!

I'm linking up to:

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

 

Holiday Shadowbox

Hey there!

I'm excited to share an 8 x 8 inch holiday shadowbox project with you today! Shadowboxes make great holiday decor pieces and are pretty easy to put together using materials and themes of your choosing.

I used a variety of card stocks from CutCardStock for my project. Their Monthly Specials for November are Red, Green and White Card Stocks which are perfect for the holidays!

So gather some card stock, inks, dies, embellishments, etc and of course a shadowbox and give it a try for yourself!

Card Stocks I am using:  

ROYAL SUNDANCE FELT BRILLIANT WHITE 8.5X11 CARD STOCK 

 BASIS 8.5X11 WHITE 110LB CARDSTOCK  

SILK GLITTER OPULENT OPAL 12X12 CARD STOCK  

POP TONE GUM DROP GREEN 8.5X11 DISCOUNT CARD STOCK  

BASIS COLORS 3X5 INCH DISCOUNT CARD STOCK - 100 PACK Green 

 STARDREAM METALLIC JUPITER (RED) 105LB 8.5 X 11 CARD STOCK 

 BASIS 8.5X11 GOLD 80LB CARDSTOCK

Going through my collection of holiday supplies, I decided to use dies for my project. You can use anything you might have such as stickers, stamps, digital products, photos or anything else. There is no limit as to what can be used!
Keeping in mind that I wanted to use red, green and white card stocks, I did all of my die cutting as seen in the first photo below.
The second photo shows how I did some layering of the sleigh, trees and presents. Pieces of gold card stock were added to the back of the building die cuts. I colored the reindeer's antlers and hooves with a marker. A sentiment die cut was added.

With all the die cutting done I worked on the background.

The Royal Sundance Card Stock was cut to 8 x 8 inches. I watercolored the top half with Sparkle Pens to create a night sky.

For the bottom half I cut down a piece of the Silk Glitter Card Stock for a snow effect. I hand cut the top of this piece to create hills.

The Glitter card was adhered to the base. I pulled in the die cuts to start arranging my scene.

The sleigh and reindeer were set near the bottom and I decided to add the piece I cut from the top of the glitter card piece along the bottom edge. Foam tape was used to adhere for a little dimension. The sentiment was adhered to the top.
I cut a small piece of red metallic card stock to fashion a harness for the reindeer and added gold twine as the reins.

The other die cuts were laid out and glued with a low temp glue gun.

Now, I could have been done here, but as is often par for the course for me I decided to add some snowflakes. They a mirrored plastic.

All that's left is inserting into the shadowbox frame. It can be hung on a wall or set on a shelf or table.

I hope I've given you a little bit of inspiration with my holiday shadowbox project. Let me know if you have any questions!

I'm linking up to:

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas

The Creative Crafters - ATG

Your Scrapbook Place - ATG

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - ATG