Card Design: DS4J Progressive Christmas Card Challenge...December

It is time to submit my card to this month's Progressive Christmas Challenge taking place over at DigiStamps4Joy.  This will be the last one for this year in this challenge.  Thanks to DS4J, I was able to add 12 cards to the Christmas Card Pot.

 

Christmas Card Count to date: 29

Here is the great DS4J image we get to use this month:

This is a great funky image to finish out this year's challenge!

Here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details: 

General Information:

• I'm doing something a bit different this month.  This is the inside of a card I created for the midway of The Path of Positivity but I didn't want to wait until the middle of the month, so I'm posting it now.  You'll get to see the front of the card next week.

INSIDE

Digital Image Details:

• WE 3 Kings (1): If you aren't part of the progressive challenge and would like to purchase it so that you can join in, click HERE or on the watermark above to find it in the DS4J store.
• I used Copic Markers to colour the image. Also, I flipped the image before printing.

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• This fabulous sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  It is from the "Tis the Season 2" Vintage Image Transfer and Word Art Set that you can find in the store by clicking HERE or on the watermark below.  To find more great sets in the store, click HERE; and to check out Paulette's blog, click HERE.
• I used coloured pencils to colour the pine cones and branches.

OVERALL

Paper Products:  

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• The paper used on the inside is one of my own digital papers.  It is from the textured paper set in my Holiday Hoopla Kit.

Challenges I am entering...

• http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.ca/2014/12/monthly-progressive-christmas-challenge.html -- Progressive Christmas Challenge

Other Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.ca/ -- Christmas
• http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Christmas
• http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/-- Christmas using digital elements (sentiment, image and paper are all digital)

If you are interested in joining the DS4J progressive Christmas card challenge you will need to contact Desíre (her details are at the bottom of the post). I've linked the badge at the top of the page to take you to that post. 

Well, one more card is finally done!  Woop, Woop!!!  Movin' on t the next one in the list!!!

Have a great evening/night/morning/day all!

Until next time,

Card Design: Two Challenges -- One Card...DS4J & Doodle Pantry November

Once again I've decided to combine challenges with one creation.  I've used the stamp that I got in the DigiStamps4Joy progressive challenge and also a freebie from Doodle Pantry.

This card also makes another one for the Christmas card pot!  It is getting close to the true time of panic.  Hopefully, I will end up with enough to get me through!  

Christmas Card Count to date: 27

 I was a bit stumped on how to incorporate the tags into my card at first.  Then I did a Google image search for 'tags on cards' and found a great example that you can check out HERE if you'd like.  Unfortunately, there is no watermark on that card, and to be honest, I'm not exactly sure how the site where I found it works, so I don't know who the original artist is which means I wasn't able to thank them for the inspiration.  Just another important reason to make sure you add watermarks to all your projects. 


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First up--DS4J...

Here is the great DS4J set we got to work with this month:

These tags are definitely versatile and could be used to add the perfect touch to a present you are handing out this coming holiday.

Digital Image Details: 

• Christmas Tags:  If you aren't part of the progressive challenge and would like to purchase it so that you can join in, click HERE or on the watermark above to find it in the DS4J store.
• I decided to triplicate the snowflake tag only as I wanted to keep the wintry-snow theme running throughout.  I used chalk to add some colour to the snowflakes. 

Don't forget that if you are interested in joining the DS4J progressive Christmas card challenge you will need to contact Desíre (her details are at the bottom of the DS4J link up post). I've linked the DS4J badge above, to take you to that post. 

Next up--Doodle Pantry...

It was high time for me to get back into the Doodle Pantry challenges and with the great set up for grabs this month, I definitely couldn't resist.  Remember, Doodle Pantry challenges are unique.  If you use a Doodle Pantry image (not just a sentiment) then not only will your name be entered for a final prize coupon BUT you will also get the featured product for free.  That is pretty darn incredible!!!  Now of course, you are welcome to submit cards following the rules and theme using an image from any digital company but you will only be entered into the draw for the final prize coupon.

Check out the amazing featured product up for grabs in this month's challenge, for those who do enter using a Doodle Pantry image... 

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!  Seriously, there is no way I could NOT enter and get this fabulous set.

Here is the great kit I worked with for this month.  Check it out...

Digital Image Details: 

• Snowman Pile-Up:  I received this adorable set for taking part in a previous challenge.  I used the pre-coloured image. To purchase it, click HERE or on the watermark above to head its location in the store.
  

Digital Paper Details:

•  The paper used on the front and inside is also from the Snowman Pile-Up set.

Other Details and Credit Information for the front...

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• This amazing sentiment is part of a set of Primitive Christmas blocks that I picked up over at Create with TLC.  Amazingly, this set is still available for free.  Click HERE to go and grab them but make sure that you leave Paulette some love if you do.  For other great finds, be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

Embellishments:

• The sheer dotted ribbon across the front and the cord used in the buttons are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama. 
• The buttons were picked up at the Dollar Tree.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• This wonderful sentiment that went perfectly with the front of my card is also from Create with TLC.  It is a freebie I picked up recently.
  

OVERALL 
Paper Products:

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Challenges I am entering:

• http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.ca/2014/11/monthly-christmas-challenge-november.html -- Progressive Christmas Challenge
• http://doodlepantryblog.blogspot.ca/2014/11/doodle-pantry-digital-challenge-52.html  -- Monthly Challenge

Other Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://christmasstampin.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.ca/-- Anything Goes with Patterned Papers
• http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Say It In Colour: Must have sentiment in a colour other than black and white (also must have stamping) (as you can see the sentiment on the front is in white/pink/brown and it is a digital stamp)
• http://treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes 
• http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.ca/ -- Buttons
• http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Snow People 
• http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Let's Get Sentimental
  

Well guys, that is it for this post.  Thank you so much for taking the time to come and visit me!  Now it is time to get started on my other two progressive cards plus some DT work.  Then of course there is also the paper I need to create for the US Thanksgiving freebie, plus some behind the scenes stuff to prepare for The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up blog and then I also need to work on some new paper sets.  Man, it is going to be a busy week ahead!  I hope that you all have a great one! 

Until next time,

Card Design: DS4J Progressive Christmas Card Challenge...October

It is time to submit my card to this month's Progressive Christmas Challenge taking place over at DigiStamps4Joy.  One more card to add to the Christmas Card Pot to help me avoid the yearly Christmas Card Panic.  Ooh, ooh, ooh.  With the two cards I did early this month, this one and one I have coming out tomorrow, that will make it a total of four Christmas cards done for October.  YaY.  I have doubled my goal this month.

 

Christmas Card Count to date: 23

Here is the wonderful DS4J set we get to use this month:

 ...and here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details: 

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Digital Sentiment Details: 

• Christmas/Holiday sentiments:  If you aren't part of the progressive challenge and would like to purchase it so that you can join in, click HERE or on the watermark above to find it in the DS4J store.

Digital Image Details: 

• The fabulous animal nativity globe image is a precoloured image that I picked up over at Dearie Dolls quite a while ago.  If you are unfamiliar with Dearie Dolls then you are missing out on some incredible free images!  Go pay Mary Ellen a visit.  You won't be disappointed!!!!  Clicking HERE will take you to her blog.

Embellishments:  

• The glittery stickers are Crafts brand purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment:  

• This wonderful banner is another fabulous sentiment created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

OVERALL

Paper Products:  

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• The paper used on the front and inside is one of my own digital papers.  It is from my Holiday Hoopla Kit.

Challenges I am entering...

• http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.ca/2014/10/monthly-christmas-challenge-october-2014.html -- Progressive Christmas Challenge

Other Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://christmasstampin.blogspot.ca/ -- Photo Inspiration (I was inspired by the red, green and white)
• http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.ca/  --Not a Creature was Stirring (I have several creatures in this one, all in the globe.)
• http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.ca/-- Anything Goes with Patterned Papers

If you are interested in joining the DS4J progressive Christmas card challenge you will need to contact Desíre (her details are at the bottom of the post). I've linked the badge at the top of the page to take you to that post. 

Well, one more card is finally done. Don't forget, I have a holiday card link up called the 12 Months of Christmas that you can jump in at any time and add your own holiday cards to for the remaining months of this year. Click HERE for all the details. There are still a few days left to link up your two cards for October in order to get your free paper for the month. Oh and if you haven't heard yet, The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up will be heading to a new blog come January.  However, right now the blog has gone live and we have a DT call up.  Why not come and check it out?  Click HERE to head to the new blog and HERE to check out the DT Call.

Phew, only two more cards to get done by Friday for my remaining progressive challenges and then one for a DT obligation coming up on Saturday.  Mix that with a thousand other things I'm doing right now and it is sure to be a packed evening.  Hopefully, I'll get one of those progressive cards posted tomorrow.  Wish me luck!

Have a great evening/night/morning/day all!

Until next time,

 

Card Design: DS4J Progressive Christmas Card Challenge...September

It is time to submit my card to this month's Progressive Christmas Challenge taking place over at DigiStamps4Joy.  One more card to add to the Christmas Card Pot to help me avoid the yearly Christmas Card Panic.  I did manage to get another holiday card done at the beginning of September so I at least achieved my goal this month.  

Christmas Card Count to date: 20

Here is the adorable DS4J image we get to use this month:

 ...and here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

General Information:

• I decided to make the image the focus of the card.  The shape was just perfect to take up the full height of the card. Woo, hoo!  Another clean and simple card completed!

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Two-wit twooo:  If you aren't part of the progressive challenge and would like to purchase it so that you can join in, click HERE or on the watermark above to find it in the DS4J store.
• This image has been coloured in mostly with Copic Markers; although the tree was paper pieced using a paper from Marisa Lerin that I purchased over at Pixel Scrapper.  I also used glitter glue on the pompoms and hat edging.

Embellishments: 

• The little pompoms are Crafts brand purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDEDigital Sentiment Details: 

• One I created specifically for this card.

OVERALL

Paper Products: 

• Card base and matting: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Neutral Collection.
• Image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products:

• I took the same digital paper that I used for paper piecing and used it for the inside of my card.

Challenges I hope to enter...

• http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.ca/2014/09/monthly-christmas-challenge-september.html -- Progressive Christmas Challenge
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/  -- Christmas Critters
• http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.ca/-- Photo Inspiration (I was inspired by the brown and the reds)

If you are interested in joining the DS4J progressive Christmas card challenge you will need to contact Desíre (her details are at the bottom of the post).  I've linked the badge above to take you to that post. 

Well, one more card is finally done. Don't forget, I have a holiday card link up called the 12 Months of Christmas that you can jump in at any time and add your own holiday cards to. Click HERE for all the details. There are still a few days left to link up your two cards for September in order to get your free paper for the month. I'm rather behind in posting the winner list for August but I have a good reason and hope to tell you all about it (along with post the winners list) in a day or two.

As soon as I'm done here it is time to finish my final progressive challenge for the month so I'll see you very soon!

Until then,

Card Design: DS4J Progressive Christmas Card Challenge...August

It is time to submit my card to this month's Progressive Christmas Challenge taking place over at DigiStamps4Joy.  One more card to add to the Christmas Card Pot to help me avoid the yearly Christmas Card Panic.  Unfortunately, this will be my only card for August so I'm not going to achieve my goal of adding a minimum of two cards.  Thankfully I got three in last month so that helped make up for this month's shortfall.

Christmas Card Count to date: 17

Here is the sweet DS4J image we get to use this month:

 

...and here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Santa's Helper:  If you aren't part of the progressive challenge and would like to purchase it so that you can join in, click HERE or on the watermark above to find it in the DS4J store.  Looks like someone is about to get some nice treats?  Wonder if it is me....
• This image has been coloured in mostly with Copic Markers; although the ground was put in with coloured pencils.  Outfit-head to foot: G000, G00, G02, G05, G09, Y28.  Sack:  R22, R24, R29.  Hair:  Y11, Y13, Y15.  Skin:  E000, E00, E02.  Grounding around the image:  colourless blender and BG000.

Embellishments:

• The ribbon comes from a stash I got from my momma a while back.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment:

• One I created in 2012.  You can find it somewhere in the 'Holiday Handout' label if you are interested.

OVERALL

Paper Products: 

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
• Designer Papers:  Recollection's Bright Christmas paper pad. 
• Green used for matting (front & inside) --Michael's open stock scrapbook paper. 
  

Challenges I hope to enter...

• http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.ca/2014/08/monthly-christmas-challenge-august-2014.html -- Progressive Christmas Challenge
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes:  Patterned Paper
• http://www.myperfectlifeuk.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Christmas 
• http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Merry and Bright
• http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas

If you are interested in joining the DS4J progressive Christmas card challenge you will need to contact Desíre (her details are at the bottom of the post).  I've linked the badge above to take you to that post. 

Well, one more card is finally done. Don't forget, I have a holiday card link up called the 12 Months of Christmas that you can jump in at any time and add your own holiday cards to. Click HERE for all the details. There is still a little over a week left to link up your two cards for August in order to get your free paper for the month. 

As soon as I'm done here it is time for me to go and get the winners list done for July.  Yes, I'm running rather behind.  What else is new!

Hopefully I'll see you in just a little while.  Until then,