Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - Christmas Card

Thanksgiving is over, the frig is full of leftovers (YUMMY!), and today our Christmas tree gets put up...which means Christmas season has begun!  I know for some it started last night with the pre-Black Friday shopping.  But I don't do the Black Friday shopping.  Instead I stayed home last night and relaxed...and slept in this morning!  I must confess though that tomorrow I do have to go out shopping.  LOL!!

Since it will start looking like Christmas around here by the end of the day, it also means I need to drag out my stash of Christmas cards and start addressing.  I know I don't have enough...thought I did but I don't.  Let's just face it - we never seem to have enough right?  Today could save you from that problem!  It's a new challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge and theme:  CHRISTMAS CARDS!  Oh come on now, you know you need just one more at least.  LOL!!!  The only requirement (besides being a Christmas card of course) is that you must use an image - either digital or traditional stamp.  And guess what?  Pattie offers a freebie the first Friday of every month - it's always available for 1 week so pop over and grab the freebie too!

For my project I went a little out of the box for colors.  For some reason I seem to be in a pink and purple mode lately.  I chose to use "Vintage Christmas Stocking" and then color it pink and purple to give it a modern feel.  
 

And here's some other exciting news!  Pattie's Creations is having a Design Team Call!!  Why not apply?  Here's the info:  Design Team Call

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope to see your Christmas Card soon!  Blessings to you and your family.

Doing double duty - Twist of Faith & {PIN}spirational

Today is double duty here in my post.  Below you will find my cards for Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational Challenges.

First up is {PIN}spirational Challenges.  We are given a photo to use for inspiration and have two sponsors:  Eureka Stamps and Anne's Digital Art.  The inspiration photo this week is:

I was able to use digi56801 Fall Frame by Eureka.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and then I used a sentiment stamp I had to put inside the frame.  I love using kraft colored cardstock and thought this was the perfect time to use it as a base.  Add some pieces of leftover paper and a few buttons and here's my final product:

 

Next up is Twist of Faith challenge #65 - 3 Color Combo.  You can use any 3 colors you would like but remember that you must include a positive or uplifting scripture, verse, or sentiment.  Our sponsor this week is StampArt Design by Kathryne.  I chose to use "Inspirational Candy Canes" because I love that the sentiment is built right into the image itself!  Plus how true - Jesus is the true Reason for the Season.  Of course my colors became red, white, and green.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and used an embossed piece that was sent to me in a swap.  Once I was done I thought it still needed a bit of "bling" so I dabbed red Stickles for the berries and center of all the poinsettias.  Here's the final product:

I hope to see you at {PIN}spirational Challenges and Twist of Faith Card Challenges this week.  Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day with me.  I'm truly honored.  God bless you!!!!

Eureka #67 - Santa is on His Way (Christmas Theme)

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?  Are you one of those who waits until Christmas Eve at 5:30pm and you're running through the stores trying to find all the gifts you need to get?  Or did you have yours all purchased and wrapped by the end of July?  Honestly, I've done both before!  This year I'm in pretty good shape...only a few more to get and then I'll be done and can kick back and enjoy the Christmas season without stress.

Eureka Stamps is gearing up for Christmas this week.  Our theme is "Santa is on His Way (Christmas theme)".  Oh now come on...even if you have all your cards done already, you know you'll need an extra few because someone you cut off your list several years ago will send you a card and you'll be scrambling to find one to send back!  This way you can not only participate in our challenge, but you'll have that extra card on hand.  (Don't forget to have an extra stamp too!).

For my card I used digi22303 Elf of Ornament and digi403(408-415) Merry Christmas.  Don't forget that at Eureka Stamps you can purchase the images in digi form and also rubber form!  I cut the image using a Spellbinders die and had to add some pop dots since I also wanted to break up the blue by adding some corrugated white paper for dimension.

Come on over and join us this week at Eureka....I look forward to seeing your Christmas Creations.  Have a fantastic week and a very Happy Thanksgiving to my USA friends.  Thank you for stopping by today.  God bless you!!

Card Crafter's Circle #102 - Thankful/Thank You

I'm so happy to be able to be a Guest Designer again for Card Crafter's Circle.  This week the theme is Thankful or Thank You.  The sponsor is MelJen's Designs...and guess what?  There's a SALE going on right now!!!!  If you're like me, you have a list a mile long of images from MelJen's Designs that you would love to have...so now is your chance!!!  The whole shop is 50% off!!!!!  But you better hurry because the sale ends Nov.30th.  You can't beat that deal!!!

For my card I decided to use "Hot Apple Pie" and colored it with Spectrum Noir Markers.  The papers are from my stash and the Bible verse is from Clear Dollar Stamps (now out of business).

 

Come on over and join me at Card Crafter's Circle this week.  And don't forget the big sale at MelJen's!

I'm also submitting this card for the following challenges:

• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes 
• The Sisterhood of Crafters - Embossing
• Creative Belli - Thank You
• Get Inky! Challenge - Thank You 
• Lexi's Creations - Thanks
• Path of Positivity - Thankfulness
• Whoopsi Daisy - Give Thanks

Speaking of being thankful - I'm thankful that you took the time to stop by and visit me today.  Have a very blessed day!!!

Twist of Faith #64 - With Thanks

What are you thankful for?  Is it your health?  Your family?  Your home?  Your job?  We certainly do have lots to be thankful for and should have thankful hearts.  With that in mind, Twist of Faith's theme this week is "With Thanks".  Remember, your project must include a positive or uplifting scripture, sentiment, or quote.  Our sponsor this week is Eureka (so of course I just loved this challenge!).  

I wanted to stick with a sentiment only card this time because I wanted that to be the prime focus.  I used "Bounty of Blessings" from Eureka and then added paper, ribbon, and of course - more buttons that my wonderful husband altered for me!  (What would I do without him??).

 Come on over and join us this week at Twist of Faith!  I look forward to seeing you.  And I am very thankful for YOU!!  God bless you.

Eureka Stamps Challenge #66 - Thanksgiving Theme

For those of us in the USA, Thanksgiving is one week from this Thursday!  Can you believe it??  While we are reflecting all on that God has blessed us with, it's a great time to send a card to someone and let them know they have touched your life in a special way this past year or even for many years....or maybe even just recently.  Eureka Stamps Challenge this week is Thanksgiving so just think - if you participate in our challenge this week you'll have the perfect card to send!  

My card this week will be going out in the mail at the end of this week.  While I used digi images for my card, don't forget that at Eureka Stamps you can purchase images in either digi form or rubber stamps!  How cool is that?!  I used "Cornucopia" and "Thanksgiving Blessing".  The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers and the papers are some that were sent to me in a swap several years ago.  Lastly, the little squashes were buttons....and my wonderful husband even got into the action on this card and cut off those little loops on the back!  I think he has a new job!!!  

We hope to see you at Eureka Stamps Challenge this week.  During this season of Thanksgiving, I'm thankful that you have taken the time to spend a few moments with me today.  God bless you!!!

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #80 - Giving Thanks or Thank You

TGIF!  And Friday brings a new challenge at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.  This week is "GIVING THANKS or THANK YOU".  Remember that you must always use an image to participate in the challenge.

Since I've been making so many Thanksgiving cards lately, I wanted to do something different.  I decided to with "thank you" but not the usual thank you card...but a "thanks for being you" card.  I know, I know - I'm taking a little liberty with the theme...LOL!!  But here's where I really go off  the scale.....well, just look at the card first and then I'll explain:

I know - pink flamingos?  LOL!!  I have several "Secret Sisters" at church and one of them I have had this year loves pink flamingos.  I wanted to send her a card telling her how much I've enjoyed being her "Angel" this year (since we reveal in just a few short weeks) and when I saw the pink flamingos - well, how could I resist?  

Come on over and join the fun at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.  Remember - you must use an image on your project.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Love To Create - Thanksgiving/Thanks (obviously going with Thanks instead of Thanksgiving - LOL!!)
• Created With Love - Thank You
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Delightful Challenges - Thankful

Thanks for stopping by today!  God bless you!!!!