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Saturday, May 02, 2015

Card Design: 12MoC Ch. #5...Opt. Theme--Christmas Critters

http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/

Ah oops and then double oops.  Around 6:30 last night I realized I hadn't finished this post yet.  I had intentions to get to it right then and there but something came up (albeit I don't have a blinkin' idea what it was right now) and I completely forgot.  Oh goodness me.  At least I'm remembering now...

Hello!  It is time for the May challenge and link up to begin over at The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up.  We had another great showing in April and Monica and I hope that you'll continue to spread the word about our Link Up. 

Don't forget that this link up is basically two-fold.  First of all, you are still going to have the opportunity to link up any number of Christmas and December holiday themed cards throughout the month with an anything goes theme. At the end of each month, every person who has linked up a MINIMUM of two (2) Christmas or holiday themed cards will be eligible to receive a specially designed Christmas themed digital paper created by moi. That means that if you submit two cards each month, by the time that the year is done, you will have received 12 free digital papers, all for the low cost of linking up cards you need to create anyway. You do not need to use the digital paper you receive each month in your cards in order to get the next paper. They are strictly meant as incentive to participate. 

While team members had the option of working with any of my Décosse's Dynamite Doodles papers, I did create a special set called Christmas Critters, based on the theme for this challenge. Check out the preview...

Everyone who links up a minimum of two cards during the month of May will earn ONE of the digital papers from this set.  The specific paper up for grabs will be shown during the winner announcement post.  If you would like to have a say in determining which colour will be offered, you can answer the poll we've set up in the sidebar on the top right hand side of The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up blog.

The second part of the challenge provides even more incentive to play. Each month there will be an OPTIONAL theme to follow. This month the optional theme is Christmas Critters.  In order to have a chance to win the prize from our wonderful guest sponsor this month, make sure that your card showcases an animal suitable for a holiday card.  You can find more details over on the Challenge #5 post. You can find that post and the link up by clicking HERE. 

Also, be sure to check out all the rules and details on the Challenge Details Page. We have provided examples of a few different scenarios to help explain things and make them a bit clearer, in case there is any confusion. 

This month our wonderful guest sponsor is Deedee's Digis...


Check out the fabulous image I got to work with this month for the start of the challenge...

In order to accommodate the new EU VAT regulations, Deedee has had to divide her store into two sections.  Please be sure to click on the respective link for the area you live in. NON EU residents click HERE; EU residents click HERE. 

This latest card makes...

Christmas Cards to date for 2015:  12
...and here it is...

FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • Deer Friend:  Details and link above.  The image is a PRE COLOURED image from the set. 
Embellishments: 
  • The star shaped gems are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama.  
 
INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • I have used one of the sentiments from the Deer Friend set. 

OVERALL 
Paper Products: 
  • Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
Digital Paper Products: 
  • I used one of the papers from the Christmas Critters set which is mentioned above.  If anyone is interested in purchasing this set, just let me know and I'll add it to the store.
Digital Embellishments:
  • The shape on the front used as an accent piece is part of a tag shape template originally created by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper. I added a grunge texture from Heather Green,  HG Graphic Designs using a clipping mask.
  • The shapes used for matting in behind the image and sentiment are simple shapes created in Photoshop Elements.
  • The shadows to give each element some depth were created with a layer style from Sheila Reid, also with Pixel Scrapper.
Challenges I am hoping to enter...

So what are you waiting for? It is time to link up your Christmas and other holiday cards for May.  Whether you choose to link up two Anything Goes themed cards simply to earn your free paper this month, or you choose to also follow the theme to have a chance at the sponsor's prize, it is completely up to you!  Cards for this challenge will be accepted from 6:00 p.m. (18:00 hrs), May 1st - 11:55 p.m. (23:55 hrs), May 31st, 2015.  You can find out all the details for this challenge including the link up by heading HERE.  Monica, I and the design team hope to see you there! 

Until next time!

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

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

http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.ca/2014/01/monthly-christmas-challenge-january-2014.html
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:
http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=596
 ...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...

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,
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Monday, September 15, 2014

Card Design: Scribbles Designs Challenge #21--Counting Sheep

It is time for the next challenge over at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.

This month for Challenge #21, the theme is Counting Sheep.  Have you met Mr. Wool?  Well, over at Scribbles Designs, we have another beloved character and his name is Mr. Wool.  He also has some friends and they can get up to a lot of mischief.  We are dedicating this month to Mr. Wool and all the other cuddly sheep out there.  So, make sure to include a sheep on your project this month.  One sheep or two, it is completely up to you!

In order to participate in our challenges you DO NOT NEED TO USE A SCRIBBLES DESIGNS IMAGE on your project but you must follow the monthly theme and the other rules that have been established for our particular challenge blog.  You can find them, along with the prize information, listed in the right hand sidebar of the challenge blog.  This challenge will end at 9pm PST on October 14th.
 
You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images HERE and there is a free image over on the challenge blog as well to help get you started.  Also, be sure to check out the special Freebie Friday posts as it is another great way to build your Scribbles Designs collection.
 
To help inspire you, I've created a Christmas card using Sandy's cheeky Mr. Wool Baaaad image.  Here are my card and details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything important...
 
General Information:
  • Hee, hee.  With a cheeky image, I had to make a cheeky card.  I think this is one of my favourites.
  • Add a Christmas hat and a cheeky sentiment and I have another Christmas card to add to the pot.
Christmas Card Count to date: 19
  • For this card I decided to use a sketch from From the Heart Stamps.  I just love their sketches!  Clicking on the sketch will bring you to the blog.
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/

FRONT
Digital Image Details: 
  •  Mr. Wool Baaaad:  I truly love Mr. Wool.  He is just so cute and cuddly and I want to wrap my arms around him and snuggle.  He is quite the character as well as you can see from this particular image.  He seems to have a bit of an attitude and you just never know the antics, he and his buddies are going to get up to.  Clicking on the watermark below will take you to its location within the store.
    http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/10/705-mr-wool-baaaad-250.html
    • Mr Wool Baaaad was coloured with Copic markers.  Mr Wool: N0, C1, C3.  Ground was added with coloured pencils.  Grounding around image:  BG000 and colourless blender. 
  • The Santa hat is courtesy the Octopode Factory which you can find by clicking HERE and checking out their freebies page.  This image was precoloured.
Embellishments: 
  • The button was purchased at the Dollar Tree.
  • The glittery stockings are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama.
  • The cross stitch thread is DMC from my stash. 

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • This fabulous cheeky sentiment was 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:
  • Image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
  • Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Preppy Beach collection.
  • Designer Paper:  Recollection's All Seasons Paper Pad.
  • Red paper used for matting is actually a recycled item.  I tore open an old red envelope that I had received with a card and used the envelope for my matting.  Another great way to use something you'd normally throw away.
 Challenges I am hoping to enter... 


So put on those thinking caps and design a project that fits our theme. If you need some images to help you out you can check out all wonderful ones that are in the Scribbles store. You have an entire month to enter at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog, so I hope to see you there. If you have some time I invite you to go and check out the wonderful inspiration offered up from my colleagues on the DT. We always look forward to seeing what you come up with for each month's theme!  

Until next time,
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Card Design: Imagine That...Christmas Horseshoe

http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html
Today I have my final Imagine That! Digis by Kris project for March.  Phew!  And not a day too soon! 

Here are my card and details.  Check it out...

General Details: 
  • Today I'm showing you a very clean and simple Christmas card that I made.  I actually made two very similar ones just using different colours and sentiments.  I'll show you the second one next month. 
  • Thankfully, I just managed to get in a second Christmas card for this month to add to the pot to help me avoid my yearly Christmas Card Panic.  Another phew! 
Christmas Cards to date for 2015:  9

FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • Christmas Horseshoe: What a sweet image.  As usual, I've opted to use one of the coloured versions for this project.  Always the great choice if you are a time weary person like myself.  Clicking on the name or watermark below will take you to the set's location in the store. This set is currently on sale!
http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/store/p321/Christmas_Horseshoe.html
Digital Sentiment Details: 
  • This great sentiment is one available in the Christmas Horseshoe set.  Of course I had to choose the one with a play on words.  Always groan worthy!
Digital Embellishment Details: 
  • The metallic looking flowers are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details: 
  • This wonderful sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  While I picked it up a while back as a freebie, you can purchase it in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Vintage Image and Word Art Set.  I've linked the watermark below to go to its location in the store.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for more awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.
Most Wonderful Time of the Year Vintage Image and Word Art Set
OVERALL 
Paper Products:
  • Card base and matting on inside: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, red.
  • Image and sentiment bases: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
  • The designer paper is from my scrap pile but it is originally from the Recollection's Bright Christmas paper pad.  YaY!  I remembered for a change.
Challenges I am hoping to enter...

Don't Forget to Check out the IT Challenges...
Today is the final day to get your cards uploaded to our monthly challenges taking place over on the Imagine That blog.

D.O.T.M. Challenge Click on the image on the left for the current Stamp of the Month Challenge! 
 Customer Link-Up 

Click on the right image for the current use ANY IT! digi challenge!  This challenge has changed slightly.  It is now simply a link up for any creation made with an IT image.  A draw will be made after every 10 submissions.


Well folks, that is it for today. Just the remainder of today and then the month is over.  Unfortunately, I still have so much to accomplish before it ends!  If you see someone, strolling down the street in her scooter, jibbering out loud to no one with a look that appears far off in the distance..that will be me.

Stay tuned for more Imagine That! Digis by Kris creations coming your way soon. along with all my regular features and design team posts if I manage to actually get them done!

Until next time,
 

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