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!!!!

Twist of Faith #63 - Lots of Layers / {PIN}spirational #83

It's TWO FOR TUESDAYS here in my world today!  I have two projects to share today.  

First up is Twist of Faith - Challenge #63 - LOTS OF LAYERS.  As soon as I saw the "Pretty Poinsettia" image by Meljen, I knew what I wanted to do.  Printed the image out several times and then cut the layers out and raised them with pop dots.  Christmas always should have some sparkle so I added some red Stickles to the petals.  I also used some layers with the paper too...and then added a simple sentiment to the inside.

 (side view and inside)

Next up is {PIN}spirational Challenges #83....here is our inspiration picture...

Isn't it just adorable!!!  Our sponsors this week are Creative Bug Digital Stamps and Bugaboo.  I was able to use a Bugaboo image.  I didn't want to use traditional baby colors because of the pea pod so I found some paper in my stash that was just perfect with the pea pod color!  Add a few buttons and voila!

I hope you come by both Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational this week.  You could win some great prizes!!  Thanks for stopping by today and have a very blessed day!!!

Eureka Stamps #65 - Color Inspired

I can't believe that it's the start to another week - but it is.  And with a new weeks comes a new challenge at Eureka Stamps!  This week our challenge is a Color Inspired challenge.  Have no fear though because the colors are perfect for this time of year - don't you think?

I must confess that I've been very busy this week and so I didn't spend as much time on this card as I should have.   But I am super excited because it's the first time I used my new corner chomper!  Yep, I now have one!!  I've seen all the beautiful cards with those rounded corners and have wanted one for so long.....and recently I was given a gift card so I took the plunge and bought it.  I think this is the first card I've used it on.....oh my, I can't remember anything anymore!  LOL!!

The images I used are "Oak Leaf Wreath" and  "Bounty of Blessings".  While I used both images in digi form, they are are also available in rubber too!  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers.  The honeycomb layer is a piece that was sent to me through an RAK group on SCS.  I used pop dots to lift the sentiment off the card.  Here's the final product:

I hope to see your color inspired creations over at Eureka Stamps!  Remember if you don't play along you can't win.  Enjoy your day and thank you for stopping by today.  God bless you!!