House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #231-"Anything Goes Christmas"

Good Monday morning dear blogging friends!!

Did everyone enjoy their weekend??!!  My hubbie and I had the two Grandsons for a sleep over...tiring but oh just SO much fun!!!  Little Max...not quite two...has been fighting bed time lately but easily fell asleep watching "my Daddy's hockey" (he insisted his Daddy was playing) with Grandpa...he was actually snoring and was out in about 10 minutes!!  Quinn and I had a snuggle while we told jokes...he fell asleep in no time as well with his forehead resting on mine...SIGH!!...just grabs the heart strings!!!

Okay well onto to today's post!  Today we begin our final challenge of 2016 at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge...the whole team is hosting this one and our theme is "Anything Goes Christmas"...now that's a SUPER easy one!! 

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

I made a simple 6X6 card...

DP is from my stash...

I added a piece of burlap and then my image...

 this super sweet image is "Reindeer Games" HMCR05...

coloured with my copics...

I added lots of Chunky White Frantage for my "snow storm"...

the ground snow is Flower Soft...

 to the bow I added some twine, a bark heart and berries...

"greetings of the season" is Stampingbella...

And that is another Christmas card done!!  Now it's time for you to scurry on over to House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge and check out the gorgeous creations that my Mousey Sisters have to show you!!  And come on over and join us for your chance to win one of three...YES THREE... wonderful prizes...

We are generously sponsored by

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  How exciting is that? :)

STAMPENDOUS!

Winner will receive a Fabulous $20 Value Reward Card

 

In July 2013, Stampendous was proud and excited to become the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®. Since that time we’ve released over 235 House-Mouse, Happy Hoppers, and Gruffies images as wood mounted or Cling Rubber stamps that can also be purchased at: www.STAMPENDOUS.com For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog, The official Stampendous! Website to Purchase Products, Find Stampendous! on Pinterest ; Stampendous! on Facebook

SIMON SAYS STAMP
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Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

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All materials are listed/linked above.

Challenges I wish to enter:

Crafting With Friends-Challenge #32 "Anything Goes"

Creative Fingers-Challenge #121 "Anything Goes"

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog-Challenge #142 "Inspired by a Song"-mine is Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog-Challenge #90 "Anything Goes"

Stamping Sensations-November "Christmas Greetings"

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

Mousey Hugs,

Midweek Magnolias Challenge #152-"Anything Goes With a Magnolia Image"

Happy Wednesday dear blogging friends!

I hope that everyone is enjoying their week so far...I can't believe how the time is flying...Christmas is almost upon us!! 

Today at Midweek Magnolias we begin a brand new challenge...a super easy one for sure..."Anything Goes With a Magnolia Image"!!  As always we are sponsored by the wonderful Magnolia Sweden!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

my card base was made using Go Kreate #360028...

DP is Maja Design from the "It's Christmas Time" 6X6 paper pad...

wreath is a Scrapiniec chipboard piece...

distressed with Ranger's Distress Ink Bundled Sage...

 this little sweet heart is "Lingonberry Light Tilda" from the A Lovely Christmas 2015 collection...

coloured with my copics...

framed with ruffled tulle...

I found this  "Peace on Earth" stamp in my older stash...

I stamped "Holiday Wishes" (Stampingbella) on the chiffon ribbon...

tags are Magnolia Doo-hickey...

the poinsettia is a Magnolia Doo-hickey and this fabulous Foamiran that I just received from Scrap & Craft...

I saw it on my teamie Suzi's blog and WOW I love this stuff...

you use any die cut and then heat it with you heat gun to shape it...

can't wait to experiment some more...

 here is another of the Foamiran...

this one I inked the edges a bit before I heated it...

 the inside...

And that is another Christmas card down!!  It's time for you to hop on over to visit my wonderfully talented team mates at Midweek Magnolias...they have some gorgeous creations to show you!

All materials are listed/linked above.

Challenges I wish to enter:

Magnolia-licious-"Anything Goes"

All About Magnolia-Challenge #18 "All About the Holy Night"

Deep Ocean Challenge-Challenge #142 "Inspired by A Song or Movie"-"Peace on Earth"-the version done by David Bowie and Bing Crosby is my favourite Christmas song

Paradise of Magnolia-Challenge #48 "Vintage"

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #177-"Different Folds or Shaped Cards"

Good Friday morning dear blogging friends!

Is everyone looking forward to the weekend...I know that I am!!

So let's start the weekend off with some Friday fun with a new Fussy and Fancy challenge!!!  For the next two weeks our wonderful and talented hostess Annie has chosen "Different Folds or Shaped Cards" as her theme...I myself found this such a fantastic idea...so many possibilities!!!!  And we have a fabulous sponsor...Wild Orchid Crafts!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

I started with a 6X6 card square card...

took a 6X12 piece of the mauve cardstock...punched the top edge into a lace border using a Martha Stewart punch...then scored at the 1/2 inch and folded into a fan shape...

next I cut a 4X12 piece of DP...distressed the top edge...scored as above and folded into a fan...backed the top with a tiny bit of cheesecloth and glued it onto the larger fan...

I made an easel out of the front of the card and attached the fan...

added my image...framed with lace from Wild Orchid Crafts and attached to the fan...

then I decorated with flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts...

another view... 

 this little sweet heart is a Sherri Baldy Bestie...
"Pyjama Time Pipa"...

coloured with my copics...

 the bottom part of the card...

 the upper...

 the inside...

I left the sentiment die cut blank as I'm not sure where this is going as yet...

I added the "sweet pea" tag with a bark heart...

And there you have my fan card!!  Now it's time for you to get busy and join us but first won't you check out the fabulous inspiration that my talented teamies have for you over at Fussy and Fancy!!

All materials are listed/linked above.

Challenges I wish to enter:

My Besties International Challenge Blog-"Falling into November" or "Anything Goes"

Classic Design Team Open Challenge-November 1st Challenge #08

World Wide Design Team Open Challenge-November 15th Challenge #16

Creative Fingers-Challenge #120 "Anything Goes"

The Ribbon Girl-November Card Challenge

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

Midway Reminder at Simply Magnolia "Vintage"

Happy Tuesday dear blogging friends!

I sure hope that everyone's week is off to a fine start...I played hooky yesterday and had a nice shopping day with one of my best friends...I got a lot of Christmas shopping done...WOO HOO!!! 

Today at Simply Magnolia  it's Team Glamour's turn to show you our "Vintage" cards!  Our most wonderful sponsor is Live and Love Crafts...thank you Sandy for all your support at Simply Magnolia...we will miss your FABULOUS store!!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

card base was made using Go Kreate #360030...

DP is Maja Design from the "Vintage Fall Basics" 6X6 paper pad...

 here is sweet little "Tilda With Heart Shoes" from the Spring Fever 2016 collection...

coloured with my copics...

framed with ruffled tulle...

 "You're amazing" is an old Sunshine Design stamp...

stamped on Joy Craft #6002/0185 banner...

flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts...

the wired crystals are Magnolia...

 I couldn't resist adding one of these darling little bottles filled with Glamour Dust and brown glitter...

 the inside...

And that is my "Vintage" card!!  Time for you to check out my wonderful Simply Magnolia team mates gorgeous creations...then come on over and join us for your chance to win a voucher from Live and Love Crafts!!

All materials are listed linked above.

Challenges I wish to enter:

Magnolia-licious-"Anything Goes"

Magnolia Forever-Challenge #46 "Thank You"

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #230-"Colour Challenge"

Good Monday morning dear blogging friends!!

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a most wonderful weekend! 

Today we begin a brand new challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge...our very talented hostess for the next two weeks is Natascha Banning!!  Natascha has chosen a "Colour Challenge-Turquoise, Purple + 1 Neutral Colour (White, Black, Kraft etc.)"...of course you always have the option of "Anything Goes"!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

card base was made using Go Kreate #360020...

snowflakes were made using Crealies CF CL 18...

 this super cute image is "Mistletoe Moment" HMI1004...

coloured with my copics...

dusted with Chunky White Frantage...

 the inside...

"Season's Greetings" is Hero Arts...

Oh it was fun using these fabulous colours for a Christmas card...thanks Natascha for the inspiration!!  Won't you take a minute to check out the gorgeous creations that me talented Mousey Sisters have to show you...then come on and join us for a chance to win...

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  How exciting is that? :)

STAMPENDOUS!

Winner will receive a Fabulous $20 Value Reward Card

 

In July 2013, Stampendous was proud and excited to become the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®. Since that time we’ve released over 235 House-Mouse, Happy Hoppers, and Gruffies images as wood mounted or Cling Rubber stamps that can also be purchased at: www.STAMPENDOUS.com For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog, The official Stampendous! Website to Purchase Products, Find Stampendous! on Pinterest ; Stampendous! on Facebook

All materials are listed/linked above.

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

Mousey Hugs,

Midweek Magnolias Challenge #151-"Winter"

Good Wednesday morning dear blogging friends!

And how is everyone's week shaping up so far??!!

Today we begin a brand new challenge at Midweek Magnolias...our theme for the next two weeks is "Winter" and as always our fabulous sponsor is Magnolia Sweden!!

In trying to keep away from my favourite colours...pink and blue...I  went with colours that I find are outside of my comfort zone BUT I got to use the lovely new Maja Design papers from the "I Wish" 6X6 paper pad!!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

my card base was made using Go Kreate die cut #360028...

DP is Maja Design "I Wish"...

the snowflakes were made using Crealies die cut CL CF 18... 

the bow under Tilda is Cheery Lynn Designs B422...

I cut the larger one out of cardstock and the smaller one out of the DP...

then staggered them...

the holly is Scrapiniec chipboard inked with Ranger's Bundled Sage Distress Ink...

decorated with these fabulous berries...

Tilda is matted on cheesecloth...

 sweet Tilda is "In the Snow Scarf Tilda" from the Winter Wonderland 2013 collection...

coloured with my copics...

snow is Liquid Applique dusted with Glamour Dust before heating...

 close up of the side...

 I just love these chipboard decorations and berries...

And that is my winter card!  My talented teamies have some gorgeous makes...sure to inspire...over at Midweek Magnolias!! 

All materials are listed/linked above.

Challenges I wish to enter:
Craft Your Passion Challenges-Challenge #337 "Anything Goes"
Crafting With Friends-Challenge #31 "Anything Goes"
Creative Fingers-Challenge #119 "Anything Goes"
Deep Oceans Challenge-Challenge #141 "Use Die Cuts or Punches"
Noor Design-Challenge #24 "Winter"

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #140-"Snow/Glitter"

Happy Monday dear crafty friends!!

I hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful weekend...we had a nice family dinner on Saturday to celebrate my Mom's 80th birthday...it took me all day Sunday to clean up lol!!!

Anyway onto today's post...we are a day late due to technical difficulties...but here we are to start off another month's challenge at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia!!!  Our theme for this month is "Snow/Glitter"...SUPER EASY right??!!  AND our wonderful sponsor is The Ribbon Girl!  I was very excited about this cause I just received my order this week from The Ribbon Girl so I got to use lots of stuff from my new goodies!!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

I went with a square card...the backing is 6X6 and the side panel is 2X6...

I did this so I wouldn't have to cut too much off the gorgeous Maja paper...lol...

DP is Maja Design from "I Wish"...6X6 paper pad...

I added ruffled tulle down the 2X6...

 I love this wired ribbon...

I got it last year at Michael's and I'm almost out...

I sure do hope that they bring it back this year!!..

 the "Merry Christmas" is one of the Scrapiniec chipboards that was in my Ribbon Girl order...

I coloured it with a silver gel pen then added some Snow Tex and Glamour Dust...

the berries were also in my order along with the pine cone and  diamante tree charms...

 the tree is also Scrapiniec from my order...
I added Brushed Sage Distress Ink...

then coloured the stars with the silver gel pen and added Snow Tex and Glamour Dust randomly and at the bottom...

 this little sweetie is "Little Cute Tilda" from the Waiting for Christmas 2014 collection...

I masked her onto the "Snowy Chimney" sorry can't remember which collection this is from...

and masked on the "Fairy Dust" swirl which is from the Fairy Tale 2010 collection...accented with Glamour Dust...

coloured with my copics...dusted with Chunky White Frantage...

pom-pom on her hat is Liquid Applique with some Glamour Dust added before heating...

Snow Tex and Glmour Dust added once again for the "snow"...

 the card opened...

the crocheted lace is also from The Ribbon Girl but was in my stash from a couple years ago...

"Season's Greetings" is Hero Arts...

And that's my "Snow/Glitter" card for this month's challenge!!  My talented teamies have some GORGEOUS makes to show you so won't you please pay a visit to Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia then come on and join us for a chance to win a fabulous prize from The Ribbon Girl!!!

All materials are listed above...most of it from The Ribbon Girl!!

Challenges I wish to enter:

The Ribbon Girl-November Card Challenge

613 Avenue Create-Challenge #191 "Anything Goes"

Classic Design Team Open Challenge-November #8 "Anything Goes"

Creative Fingers-Challenge #119 "Anything Goes"

Stamping Sensations-November Challenge "Christmas Greetings"

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge-Challenge #15 "Anything Goes"

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Yours visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!