CASE me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton

 Hello!

There is something to be said for the loyalty of card making friends! Despite my lack of presence online, Michelle L always remembers that I'm out here dreaming of making cards! Michelle invited me once again to join her in CASE me a Christmas Card. For me, this is easy because Michelle is so creative and she makes many cards for me to choose from. For Michelle, it may not be so easy, as she'll have to go digging to find a card of mine, haha!

Here is my card! Apologies for the photography, I forgot to photograph during the day! If I have a chance, I'll fix this up with a better photo.

I used Gina K Designs Holiday Tapestry (background stamp) and Stampin' Up! Merry Christmas To All (stamp and die-cut) to create this CASE of Michelle's beautiful card (see below). I took the red, the Merry, and the circular motif off the side edge of the card as my inspiration.

Michelle also CASEd one of my cards HERE

Thank-you for visiting with me today. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Michelle xxx

Case Me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton

 

Hello!

Can you believe that Christmas is approaching once again? What a year! I seriously didn't think that this year, at this stage, we would still be living in this COVID world, but here we are. I truly hope that next year brings happier times with Australians back travelling all over the country and the world, just like we always did before 2020 brought all this craziness, and 2021 decided it wanted a little more mayhem too.

I'm here today joining Michelle Lupton in her "Case Me A Christmas Card" event. Given my lack of card making and lack of sharing what I do create, I'm eternally grateful for Michelle's friendship and that she still invites me along for the fun! I think this may be my fifth year joining Michelle in making Christmas cards! This is my little reminder to get cracking on my Christmas card production for the year. You can find Michelle's card HERE.

I made two cards, using one of Michelle's cards as inspiration. I took the layout, changed it up a very tiny bit, adding some rainbow (it was rainbows or blue for Michelle), et voila! These cards are super clean, simple, and super quick to make... my type of Christmas card! 

Here they are:

For the first card I used Stampin' Up Sweetest Time stamps and PTI sentiment. Inks are SU!

For the second card I used WPlus9 Be Merry Florals stamps, PTI sentiment, and SU! inks.

Michelle's inspiration card is this one:

Thanks so much, Michelle, for having me along again this year! You really do keep me inspired all the time. 

Michelle

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Case me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton

 Hello!

I've been invited again to make Christmas cards with Michelle Lupton and this time we cased each other's cards.

Here is my Christmas card:

I've been wanting to make something like this for such a long time (since I bought that lovely MFT PEACE die on it's first release years ago), and when I saw Michelle's card, I knew this was the time to CASE and create my own version!

I used SU Arrange a Wreath and Sweetest time stamps. Card is SU Poppy Parade and PTI White.

I took a photo right before I added the final layer to the card, and I like this version, too.

And here is the inspiration:

Thank-you so much for inviting me along again Michelle. I do so love the push to make more Christmas cards. Now I just need to make another 100 and send them this year. :-) 

Thank-you everyone who has visited me, I appreciate it.

EDIT: System malfunctions mean this is posting late. My apologies to Michelle and anyone who actually tried to visit earlier!

Michelle 

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Challenge Me A Christmas Card - with Michelle Lupton

Hello!

I am so grateful for my card making friends that remember that I'm out here even when I'm not publicly crafting! I am even more grateful when one of them (Michelle) invites me to play and post something online. :-) Michelle has again invited me to take part in her annual "Challenge me a Christmas Card" event, and my challenge to her was to use the theme "Stars". I did manage to muck up the dates, and so I'm late to the party. That's what I get for not doing the regular posting thing. ;-) If you still made your way here to say hello to me and see what I've been up to, thank-you!

So onto my cards. Apologies for the quality of the photos, I'm dealing with iPhone photos taken with orange light due to the bushfire smoke in the skies (I'm in Brisbane, Australia, for those who aren't familiar with me). I used Stampin' Up! Shine Bright, which is a lovely simple Christmas stamp set. The photos don't quite show it, but this card is sparkling bright with Wink of Stella, and coloured with Copics. The die is Lawn Fawn.

Thank-you so much for visiting me! Please leave me a message to let me know you were here and I will come to visit you back. It's been a long time!

Wishing you all a peaceful festive season filled with happiness and fun.

Michelle

Challenge Me A Christmas Card - with Michelle Lupton

Hello friends!!

Long time, no blogging from me. I've had a bit of a challenging year (very challenging). I'll share more about that in another post. I'm hoping 2019 will be much, MUCH better and I'll be able to return to my crafting. Despite my disappearance from blogland, I have some friends out there who just didn't let me disappear and checked on me regularly. One of those AWESOME people is Michelle Lupton. Not only did Michelle check in on me, she also asked if I would join her in her Challenge Me A Christmas Card series, even though I haven't made a card in a year. That's faith for you! I've had to dust off the cobwebs, for sure! Haha!

My challenge to Michelle was Red, Green, and Gold. This is my version:

To make this card I used SU! Mistletoe Season stamps and Merry Christmas thinlits dies. Colours are SU! Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Altenew (green, I forget the name!).

Here's another photo, because this one was a bit tricky to photograph with all the vellum and shiny letters on top:

Now head on over to check out Michelle's Red, Green, and Gold card and leave her some love.

Michelle, I cannot tell you how much your small messages to me this year have meant, even when I didn't reply. You probably don't even remember most of the times you reached out, but they really made a difference to me. And so far this year, your Christmas card is the one and only one I've received, so it is extra specially treasured. Thank-you for being a good friend. I hope I can get to Melbourne some time so we can catch up in person. :-)

Thank-you everyone for visiting. I hope I can return in the new year with more cards and join back into the beautiful card making community again.

Have a wonderful Christmas! Spread some kindness! And I hope your holiday season is filled with love and laughter.

Michelle
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Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello!

Today I'm so excited to be joining in with Taheerah's Advent Calendar Extravaganza! This annual celebration is just amazing with so many cards to inspire us all. Taheerah brings together a huge number of people in the cardmaking world, including lots of awesome sponsors to make a fun journey through to Christmas.

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!

Today's sponsor is Lawn Fawn and I decided that I needed some new Lawn Fawn Christmas goodness (not that I need an excuse for new stamping goodies). I went searching for those cute Christmas penguins but they were very, very elusive (sold out everywhere) and so I went back to my wishlist and discovered that these gorgeous little Winter Sparrows were back in stock (you would not believe the number of times I've tried to buy these cuties). Yay! I think you'll be able to tell that I've had fun making these cards. This year is going to be all about singing sparrows as I send out my (very late) Christmas cards.

I used Winter Sparrows stamps and dies combined with Outside In Stitched Rectangles dies and added a little Copic colouring.

Patterned paper is Stampin' Up!

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Lawn Fawn so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on 31st December 2017 to enter.

Don’t forget Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time!

Merry Christmas!


Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 246

Hello!

Sometimes I look at a sketch and I know exactly what I'm going to make, and this sketch for CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge was like that. And then I made what I imagined and I thought, "Oh no, I can't share that!", haha! It didn't turn out. So I went back to the drawing board and came up with this card, which is almost exactly the opposite of my original idea. It worked much better. ;-)

I used SU! Tin of Tags stamps, an old SU! little snowflake, and PTI sentiment.

This sketch is gorgeous and is crying out for some emboss resist with watercoloured background. I cannot wait to see the gallery!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Happy Little Stampers November Watercolour Challenge - tag

Hello!

I'm here with the Happy Little Stampers November Watercolour Challenge where we have the optional twist of "Tag". I've made a Chrismas tag with a watercolour background and a sparkly silver embossed sentiment and snowflakes. Can you see those tiny bells tied to the ribbon? They actually tinkle. :-)

 I used Stampin' Up! Tin of Tags stamps embossed in silver. Watercolour is Winsor & Newton Cotman.

Our winner for this challenge will receive a $20 coupon to spend at the shop! Check out all the details HERE. I hope you join us in the fun!

Thanks for dropping by to visit!

Michelle
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Challenge me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton - washi

Hello!

I'm so excited! A while ago my friend Michelle Lupton (one of many fabulous friends named Michelle/Michele here in blogland) threw out an invitation for people to suggest Christmas card ideas/challenges and to join her in making a Christmas card using the same idea. I put my hand up and expressed that I just LOVE a challenge and that I would take whichever idea Michelle wanted to throw my way. :-)

Well, a short time later Michelle let me know that we would be using the same washi tape to create our cards. Washi. You won't find many of my cards with washi, but I have been known to use it on occasion (I love it, I'm just not confident with it). This washi is super gorgeous and sparkly silver against a dark indigo blue (the photo really doesn't do it justice). I added some pale grey snowflakes, a cheery Christmas sentiment, and a few shiny silver sequins to finish my card.

I can't wait to see what Michelle has created with this washi. It's sure to be creative and super cool.

Thank-you for joining me. Be sure to pop over to Michelle's blog to check out her version, too.

Michelle
xxx

PS. If I can get a daytime photo of this card, I might do a quick switcheroo so that you can truly appreciate it's sparkly-ness.

CAS(E) This Sketch 240

Hello!

I just realised that I have been missing in action for three whole weeks! I'm so sorry! My kids were finishing off the school term and super busy with their sports and music and my work went absolutely crazy, leaving me very little time for my favourite way to spend time... making cards and visiting my friends in blogland. I hope I'm back to regular programming, but life is still super-busy, so please forgive me if I drop off the radar every now and then. ;-)

I'm here today with my card for CAS(E) This Sketch, which kicks off my Christmas card frenzy for the end of the year.

I used Wplus9 Be Merry and Be Merry Florals stamps.

I love this sketch! I initially had visions of sparkly washi tape, but when I sat down at my desk I was drawn to the florals instead. Sparkly washi tape is still calling to me.

Thank you for visiting me. I've missed you!

Michelle
xxx

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello,

I am so excited to be joining Taheerah once again this year for her AMAZING Advent Calendar Extravaganza! It is so much fun! Twenty-five days of Christmas fun and inspiration. :-)

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!

Without any further ado, here is my card.

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Concord & 9th so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on 31st December 2016 to enter.

Don’t forget Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
xxx

CAS(E) This Sketch 201 - Christmas Wishes!

Hello!

My card for this week's CAS(E) This Sketch may be my favourite Christmas card this year so far... maybe... I've made a few that I like, haha!

I like the simplicity and the soft colours of this one. I really love the gold frame and the tiny gold sprigs on what is a fairly plain design. The slightly raised frame gives the card a subtle little extra something while it remains almost flat for easy mailing.

I used PTI Botanical Blocks IV stamps. I coloured using Copics. I really love all of the Botanical Blocks stamps. Unusually for me, I have the entire collection AND the dies.

Isn't this a cool sketch? I'm definitely going back to make more cards with this one, probably some one-layer super-CAS cards!

Thanks for visiting! I hope you're inspired to join the fun!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 200 - Joy to You and Me!

Hello!

This week is CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge's 200th challenge! What a milestone! To celebrate, Chrissy is giving participants the opportunity to win a fun prize. Head over to the challenge blog to check it out!

My card for this week is a very literal translation of the sketch. And, of course, it's another Christmas card. I'm slowly building up that stash!

I used Uniko Winter Foliage and Mama Elephant Merry Greetings stamps.

I hope you're inspired to join in the fun with us this week. This sketch is so versatile, I'm sure the gallery is going to be outstanding. :-)

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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Fusion - Season's Greetings

Hello!

It's our last challenge before Christmas at Fusion Card Challenge and we have the most beautiful inspiration for you! I've created a fusion card using both sketch and inspiration photo. I have some gold and glittering berries hiding in this card. It has a lovely sparkle in real life. :-)

I used Uniko Winter Foliage stamps. Sentiment is PTI.

If you look closely at this inspiration photo, you'll find so many wonderful points of inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you all come up with!

Thanks for dropping by to visit!

Michelle
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MCV71 - 25 Days of Christmas Tags

Hello!

I'm still working on those Christmas tags!

This time I've been inspired over at Muse Christmas Visions Challenge 71 where there are so many gorgeous tags to inspire! The Muse CV team are playing along with Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags as well.

This is my tag. I didn't quite get the lighting right for this one, but I was inspired to create the stained-glass window effect with vellum. I coloured the vellum from behind and added Wink of Stella to the front to make it glisten. If you look closely you can see two tiny bells (they even jingle!)

I used PTI Botanical Blocks IV stamps and dies and Wplus9 Christmas Tag dies.

The tag that inspired me was this beautiful one by Natasha Kara.

I love Christmas card and tag making. I love Christmas! Life is super busy right now, but I'm really looking forward to the Christmas holiday! :-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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25 Days of Christmas Tags - Merry Christmas

Hello!

I made two more tags for Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags. I usually don't make enough tags for Christmas, so end up buying them. Tracey reminds me every year to make some extras! :-)

For these two tags I used Wplus9 Christmas Tag dies and Wplus9 Be Merry and Uniko Winter Foliage stamps.

My chickens woke me at 4.30am this morning with a giant squawking and then lots of crowing. I went outside to check on them and found one about 3 metres up a lattice, two more squawking in the yard, and one peacefully sitting inside the coop. I don't know what got them riled up, but I wasn't that pleased to be up at sunrise on Saturday morning. ;-)

Thanks for dropping by to visit. I'm off to keep working on my housework. My house is at a stage that I cannot ignore it any longer! No crafting until I get it under a little more control.

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 199

Hello!

I'm late! Sorry about that! I'm bringing you my card for CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. Another Christmas card, because I love Christmas cards and my stash is still not full enough. :-)

This week's challenge actually runs for two weeks. You have plenty of time to join in with us. I can't wait to see what you all create!

I used Wplus9 Be Merry stamps and dies. I stamped a background and then adhered the sentiment (piece by little piece) onto a vellum overlay. I really think this one is going to be a "one of a kind" card, haha! I don't have the patience for all of that fiddly gluing.

This sketch is really great. It's fun and it's easy. Another one for my collection to use again.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you're inspired to join in the fun with us this week!

Michelle
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25 Days of Christmas Tags - Sparkle

Hello!

Tracey McNeely is running her 25 Days of Christmas Tags again this year. I love this series. Every year I am delighted by all of the beautiful tags that Tracey creates and inspires others to create.

I have made a few tags, and these are the first two. Both baubles are covered in Wink of Stella sparkles and glisten beautifully.

I used Uniko Christmas Sparkle stamps and Wplus9 Christmas Tag dies.

Just a quick one today. I'm running late for the school run, so I'd better rush! :-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 198 - Merry and Bright!

Hello!

For CAS(E) This Sketch this week, I am still working on Christmas cards. I think I'll be working on them until December 31! One more to add to the stash. :-)

This stamp set has what feels like a tropical flower, which works so well for me living in a hot climate at Christmas.

For this card I used Wplus9 Be Merry and Be Merry Florals stamps. Living in Australia, I need to order my Christmas stamps early and I am so thankful for those companies who release beautiful stamps early enough that I can actually use them THIS Christmas. :-) I wish I could show you the tracking advice on this order, oh my! The number of times it went in and out of Miami was amazing, but it did eventually make it to me, for which I am very grateful - I love these stamps!

What a beautiful sketch. I hope you're inspired to join us this week!

Thanks for visiting me.

Michelle
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