Ten days to Christmas

Only 10 days 'til Christmas but plenty of time for more card making. Today marks the end of my Kenny K Krafty Krew term. I've enjoyed it immensely and will continue to use his fabulous images. Below is my last creation as a Krafty Krew member (please excuse the glue which isn't quite dry).

Recipe Soho and Xmas Accessories

Recollections design paper

Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Christmas Tree

Cuddlebug "Swiss dot" embossing folder

Buttons

Star and circle rhinestone bling

Recollections "Swirl Pearl" bling

Flower soft like product used as "fur"

Rhinestone "corner" bling

Foam dots

Challenges entered

Brown Sugar –  Christmas
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards -  Happy Holidays
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Christmas Sparkle
Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Seasons Greetings or Winter


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Corrossive Challenge with Lacey Sunshine Stamps

We're getting closer and closer to Christmas and we at the Corrosive Challenge have put our creative muscles into high gear. What better way to get those Christmas card finished than by entering our challenge? 

For this fortnight our sponsor is 

Lacy Sunshine Stamps offers beautiful original and imaginative digital stamps for all your paper crafting needs. All images from Lacy Sunshine are hand drawn and designed by myself, Heather Valentin, a professional artist, muralist and illustrator and my dad, professional artist, G.P.

From the art desk of Lacy Sunshine's creator....

"I am one who loves creating timeless pieces from my heart and soul, creating an extraordinary world filled with magic and whimsical friends.... one drawing at a time. Come journey with me now into my Lacy Sunshine World".

Our challenge for this fortnight is Anything Goes The winner will receive 3 free digis  from Lacey Sunshine Stamps! Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration and to enter your own creation!

Recipe Lacey Sunshine image Copic Markers Cloud9 dp DCWV dp Spellbinders Nestabilities 4 Martha Stewart "snowflake" border punch Satin ribbon Quik Cutz "corner" punch Misc sentiment Stickles Sewing machine stitching Foam dots Cotton ball Challenges entered All that Stickles - Happy Holidays...with Stickles of course
Hiding in my Craft Room -  Holiday colors
A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes
Card Makin' Mamas - December -Christmas & New Year
Crafty Catz -  Use 2 or more Dies
Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Seasons Greetings or Winter
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
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Hot Chocolate Season

I hope everyone is having a happy Thanksgiving. I took a little time to be crafty today. I had this idea in mind and wanted to share. It's another "matchbook" card. My inspiration for the layout is from the Deconstructed Sketch 128.

Recipe Sassy Studio Design image Copic Markers Prismacolor Markers Create w/TLC sentiment Martha Stewart "snowflake" edge punch Cuddlebug embossing folders DCWV dp Crop-A-Dile Large eyelets Grosgrain ribbon Sizzix "snowflake" die (hoarded 2 years) Foil paper Glitter paper Die-namics "pennant" die Cotton ball Snowflake & mitten brad MFT sentiment stamp White Gelly Roll pen Challenges entered
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes with Ribbon
Creative Knockouts - Tic Tac Toe - (embossing, sentiment, ribbon)
Handmade Harbor - Winter Fun
Shopping Our Stash - Holiday Or Winter
Songbird - Die Another Day
Use It Tuesdays - must use hoarded supplies

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There's Snowman Like U

I love snowmen and this is one of my favorite sentiments when using a snowman on a card. I had lots of fun making this card and using this image from Birdie Brown.

Recipe

Birdie Brown image

Copic Markers

Close To My Heart Sentiment

Martha Stewart glitter

Glitter glue

Tim Holtz "mini" brads

Martha Stewart "drippy goo" edge punch

Paper Studios glitter Christmas tree

Close To My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge

Cuddlebug embossing folders

Lace

White Gelly Roll pen

Black rhinestone bling

Foam dots

Challenges entered

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash - Holiday Or Winter
Through The Craft Room Door - Alway's Anything Goes
Cards For Men - Anything Goes
Cutie Pie Challenge - CUTE SCENES AND BACKGROUNDS
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Sparkle and Bling
Incy Wincy Designs - For the Men in your Life
Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter, Embossing Powder and/or Flocking
The Crazy Challenge - Snowy winter
Glitter n Sparkle -  Show Us Some Snow.

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Not Another Card

Sometimes I want to make something other than a card. I like making the step cards and different shapes but I wonder sometimes is the recipient understands the folds or shapes. I decided to make a "matchbook" card with a surprise inside. It took some trial and error but I'm happy with what I came up with.

I could have just as easily added a packet of hot chocolate. I think the sentiment will be perfect for the Winter season. Recipe Kraft cardstock base Kenny K image Copic Markers Bo Bunny design paper Foil paper Glitter paper Crop-A-Dile corner rounder Large eyelets Grosgrain ribbon EK Success "snowflake punch" Spellbinders Nestabilities "oval" die Fiskars XL "oval" punch Foam dots White Gelly Roll pen Challenges entered Come and Get It Challenges - Anything Goes with a twist (Use a digital stamp).

Colour Me Creative Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - -Glitter and Sparkle
Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Sparkle & Bling
Graph'It Colour Challenge - Dark Skintones
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts - Add a Bow
Delightful Challenges - Anything but a Card
Addicted to Stamps and More - Coloring
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Craft Paper

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Kenny K Midway Reminder

I'm here with a quick reminder that this is the midway point of the new Kenny K challenge. It's an "Anything Goes" challenge and couldn't be easier. You won't want to miss out on a chance to win some free images.

the prize is winner's choice of 5 digis

and

offering a $20 gift certificate at their shop!

Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspirations and to enter your own creation. 

Remember, you MUST use a Kenny K image to enter!

Recipe Kenny K image Copic markers  Prisma color pencils DCWV Happy Birthday paper pack Spellbinders Nestabilities Grosgrain ribbon Black gel pen Foam dots White gel pen WR Memories  Distressor Cupcake brad.
Challenges entered Brown Sugar – - Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Cards for Kids
4 Krafty Girlz -  Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons -Stitching
Digistamps 4 Joy - Stitching 



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Corrosive Challenge and C C Designs

Do you know what time it is? It's time for another Corrosive Challenge. This fortnight we are sponsored by 

"C.C. Designs has been in business since 2007, started out of our garage. Now we have our own line of rubber stamps and dies. We create cuties galore, if you like cute you will love C.C.Designs." 
For our challenge they are offering 3 digis! Just in time for Christmas. Wouldn't you love an "early" Christmas? Our challenge theme is 

That's right. Just in time for the holidays and a chance to get started on those Christmas cards. Be sure to stop by the Corrosive Challenge blog for more inspiration and to enter your own creation!

Recipe

Mashi Muffins Mrs Clause digi

Copic Markers

Prismacolor markers

Hampton Arts sentiment

Cotton balls

Stickles

Bo Bunny design paper

Martha Stewart "ornaments" edge punch

Recollections Stickers

Sequin "holly leaves"

Rhinestone bling

Challenges entered

Colour Me Creative Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - All things Christmas
My Sheri Crafts - Funky Christmas
Brown Sugar –  Anything Goes

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Kenny K Krafty Krew Midway Reminder

Just a quick reminder there is still one week left to enter into Kenny K's Krafty Krew fortnight challenge. The theme is "Pumps and Pearls." Don't miss your chance to win free stuff from Kenny and our other fabulous sponsors "Loves Rubber Stamps" and "Marianne Designs." Also don't forget you MUST use a Kenny K image to enter. Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration from the design team as well as enter your own creation!

Recipe Cabaret digi - Kenny K Copic Markers Misc rubber stamp sentiment Martha Stewart "ornaments" edge punch Foil paper DCWV design paper Michaels grosgrain ribbon Pearl design made using "I Rock" template Spellbinders Nestabilities "square" die Sequin "holly leaves" Red rhinestone "bling" Gold "photo corners" Foam dots
Challenges entered Crafty Calendar -  November All things Christmas
Rogue Redhead Designs - Diecut Divas
Brown Sugar –  Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes + DT Call
Moving Along with the Times - unlimited Pearly Swirly and Girly

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Corrosive Challenge #187 Fur or Feathers

It's time for another Corrosive Challenge. I don't know about you but I've enjoyed the participation we've had in our last few challenges. I hope this challenge won't be any different. For this fortnight challenge we are sponsored by the talented Rick St. Dennis.

Our challenge theme is Fur or Feathers We want to see your creations using fur or feathers. The winner will receive a free Rick St. Dennis digital stamp of their choice. Now how awesome is that? Be sure to stop by the Corrosive Challenge for more inspiration and to enter your own masterpiece.

Recipe Rick St Dennis image Copic Markers Spica Glitter pens Unity Stamp Company sentiment Spellbinders Nestabilities "oval die" Spellbinders Nestabilities  "fancy tags one" Metallic decorative cord Paper Studios design paper Red rhinestone "bling" Feathers Close To My Heart "Art Philosophy" Cricut "rolled flowers" Foam dots White Gelly Roll pen
Challenges entered Di's Digis Designs - Girly
Sugar Creek Hollow - Anything Vintage Goes
Daring Cardmakers - The Other Occasions and Reasons (anything but Birthday or Christmas
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Feminine
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Seeing Dots
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Perfect Sentiments Thanksgiving/Thanks

Today starts a new challenge at the Perfect Sentiments challenge. Our sponsor for this week's challenge is Robyn's Fetish with a theme of "Thanksgiving/Thanks." Be sure to stop by the Perfect Sentiments blog for more inspiration and to enter your own design into the challenge!

Recipe Robyn's Fetish image Prismacolor pencils Create w/TLC sentiment Kraft cardstock Misc paper Foil paper Sizzix "star" die Dienamics pennant die Spellbinders Nestabilities die Burlap fabric Martha Stewart glitter Stickles Round rhinestone bling Foam dots
Challenges entered Cuttin & Stampin Challenges - Giving Thanks
LEJ Designs - Monochromatic
Shopping Our Stash - Thanks
Twisted Tuesday - Theme: Free For All Twist: Anything Goes
Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter, Embossing Powder and/or Flocking
The Paper Girls - Fussy cutting
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/optional Twist - No optional twist.


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It's All Good

For me, making masculine cards is a challenge because there aren't many masculine digital images that I'm attracted to. I've had this image for a while and when Paulette at Create with TLC offered this free sentiment, things in my brain just clicked. 

The image is from Kenny K and papers are from my stash. I'd venture to say they are probably Paper Pizzaz. The mini brads are from Paper Studios while the sentiment die-cut is a "stitched ticket die" from My Creative Time. The burlap fabric was still lurking around my craft table from a previous project. I wanted to add yet another element and scrounged through my "junk" to find some "masculine looking." The "single die (dice)" fit the bill. I'm entering this card into the following challenge:
Cards for Men -Way to go

Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Plaid Or Houndstooth

Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash - Stitching Faux Or Real

Through The Craft Room Door - Alway's Anything Goes

Colour Me Creative Challenge -  Dudes, Guys, Masculine 

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Perfect Sentiments Challenge 98

It's Wednesday and you know what that means! It's time for another Perfect Sentiments challenge. Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps. Bugaboo is one of my all-time favorite digi stamp companies. I especially love Stella and her "snarky" quips. They are offering 7 free digis for the winner of this weeks challenge. The theme is... Fall or Halloween

The choice is yours! Just remember to include a sentiment on the front of your card. Be sure to stop by the Perfect Sentiments blog for more inspiration from the other design team members and to enter your own creation!

Recipe

Halloween Brat Witch - Bugaboo

Copic Markers

Create with TLC image

Cloud9 design papers

Sizzix Pumpkins #2 die

Jolee "skull and crossbones"

Martha Stewart "spider and bat"

Gauze "spiderweb"

Fiskars XL oval punch

Foam dots

White Gelly Roll pen

Black gel pen

Stickles

Challenges entered

Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Alway's Anything Goes
Try It On Tuesday - Halloween
Tuesday Throwdown - Use Witches Or Candy
Craft Your Passion - Halloween
Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween
Love to Create - Halloween
Parade Your Crafts - Halloween and/or Autumn
The Paper Girls - Put a Bug on it
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Distressing/Paper Tearing

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Kenny K Holiday Chic - Sparkle

If you didn't already know, Kenny K has done it again. He's added 3 fabulous new Christmas images to his already awesome collection. The Krafty Krew has dug into their creative files and produced some brilliant pieces.

The theme for this fortnight Challenge is:

Holiday Chic: Sparkle

Our amazing sponsors this fortnight are:

the prize is winner's choice of 5 digis

and

offering a $20 gift certificate at their shop!

Be sure to stop by Kenny's K Krafty Krew blog for more inspiration and to enter your own design!

I created this tag that I plan to use as a bookmark!

Recipe

City Star - Kenny K image

Create with TLC sentiment

Copic Markers

Cloud 9 design paper

Silver "foil" paper

Stickles

Sizzix "Star" die

Cuddlebug embossing folder

Jolee "glittered" snowflake

EK Success "snowflake" punch

Rhinestone bling

Close To My Heart Circut "Art Philosophy" cartridge

Hole punch

Organza ribbon

White Gelly Roll pen

Challenges entered

Inkspirational - Anything goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap - Shades of Blue

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter, Embossing Powder and/or Flocking

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Corrosive Challenge Tic Tac Toe

This fortnight at the Corrosive Challenge it a "Tic-Tac-Toe" challenge. You know the drill. Either up, down, across or diagonal you decide just make sure your creating matches the direction on our board. Our sponsor this week is  

Recipe "Arabian Spell" - Paper Shelter image Copic Markers Spica glitter pen Create w/TLC sentiment Tim Holtz "Vintage Photo" Distress Ink Recollections bling Washi Tape Close To My Heart paper Cherry Lynn "flourish" die Anna Griffin embossing folder Spellbinders Nestabilites "Labels 14 & Oval" dies Feathers Foam Dots
Challenges entered Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Little Fairies - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Rhedd & Rosie's Challenge Blog - Anything goes


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Perfect Sentiments Poinsettia Christmas

The latest Perfect Sentiments challenge is up and ready to go. For this challenge, our sponsor is 

Diane's Daydream Designs and the theme is Poinsettia Christmas. Diane provided the design team with some awesome images to work with. Be sure to stop by the Perfect Sentiments blog for more inspirations and to enter your own creation.

Recipe Diane's Daydream Design image Copic Markers Cloud 9 design paper Gold mini brads Martha Stewart micro beads Rhinestone bling Stickles Misc sentiment My Creative Stitched die Foam Dots
Challenges entered One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Yumi and Fumi Handmade - Anything Goes.
Hiding in my Craft Room - Color It
Rogue Redhead Designs - Diecut Divas
Polkadoodles - Christmas Is Coming
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin' For The Weekend - Anything Goes
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Final Link Up for Pink Post

I'm sorry to say this is my last Link Up for Pink card. I was out of town for four days and was lucky to get 11 cards made. I was able to make a card for each day I was in town! I'm very disappointed to see that the numbers were down this year. Last year there were over 500 entries. What happened? Everybody couldn't have been out of town! Let's all try to do better next year...myself included.

Recipe Kenny K digital stamp - Bling Baby Copic Markers Kraft cardstock base MAMBI Kraft design paper Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper Martha Stewart "Butterflies" punch Glitter paper Pink rhinestone bling Organza ribbon Foam Dots
Challenges entered Craft-Dee BowZ -  Anything Goes with Handmade Bow
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes


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