Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #55: Christmas Gift Tags

 Hello Crafty Friends :o)  There's always time to make Christmas crafts ... in hopes to be ahead when the time comes.

This post is for MLCCB, anything Christmas is wanted. 

I bought some little gift cards years ago to create ... something I'm sure. I created gifts cards using scrap pieces of paper.  At least getting rid of some of those small pieces of paper that seem to multiple.

The inside I used a Unity stamp from a Kit of the Month.

·         stamps: Unity Stamps: OCT 2012 KOM (Labeled)

·         paper:  scraps

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #54: Garden Stocking

 Hello and Happy New Year!!!  May you have a beautiful and blessed 2024 !!

This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, Anything Christmas is welcomed.

    It's no secret that I love Power Poppy images for their details. I fell in love with this Garden Stocking, that I colored with my prismacolor pencils.  This old fashion background paper was perfect.  I know many don't think brown is a Christmas color, but I really love the way this turned out.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

·         stamps: Power Poppy: Garden Stocking, Unity: (sentiment from an Unity grab bag)

·         paper:  Bazzill, Recollections, Carta Bella: Christmas Day

·         die-cuts: MFT, Craftin Desert Divas

·         embellishments: Recollections: Pearl Stickers

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #53: Table Christmas Tree

 Hello Crafty Friends, 

Christmas is approaching fast and hopefully you have been busy this year preparing for this busy season.  This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, Anything Christmas Goes.

I believe this stamp is when the artist Krista Smith called her digital stamp and art company Saturated Canary.  You can still find many of her images on Etsy.  This is Xmas Tree Décor colored with my Prismacolor pencils.  

Here is the inside using a stamped sentiment from Stampin Up.

thanks for looking :o)

        ·         stamps: Krista Smith: xmas tree décor, SU: All Holidays

        ·         paper: Recollections, Brazzill: admiral, BoBunny: Midnight Frost Moonlight

        ·         die-cuts: MFT

        ·         embellishments: Recollections: snowflake brad

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #52: First Day of Christmas

 Hello Crafty Friends!

Christmas will be here in a flash, make sure you are ahead of the game. This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge: Anything Christmas goes.

Some simple image can make the best cards.  One of my favorites from Dr Digi called Last Tree in the Shop.  Image was colored with my prismacolor pencils.  The First Day of Christmas sheet music was perfect for the background.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

 stamps: Dr Digi: Last Tree in the Shop

paper: Recollections: red, the Paper Studio: Christmas Sheet Music

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges: 

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge: #146 Anything Christmas Goes

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Scooter Santa: MLCC#51

 Hello Crafty Friends!  Christmas in July is SO true these days.  The boys are I went to the mall and the giftshop already had Christmas cards and decoration out.  We haven't made it through summer yet.

This post is for Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog: Anything Christmas goes.  Time to get those Christmas cards and gifts started.

Here is a fun image from Power Poppy of a Santa on a scooter.  Seems a little slow to getting presents out on time, but I'm sure there is magic in that scooter.  The image was colored with my prismacolor pencils.  

Here's the inside.

Little close up of the fun image.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

·         stamps:  Power Poppy: Scooter Santa,  SU: Snow Swirled (sentiment)

·         paper: Bazzill: Admiral, Recollections, thePaperStudio: Black & White Christmas trees

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft: July #7-2023 

Inkspirational Challenge: #293 Christmas in July

The Creative Crafters: #65 Anything Goes

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists: #65 Anything Goes

Parachuting Santa: MLCCB #50

 Hello crafty friends :o)   Yes, it's Spring, but Christmas cards need to prepared way in advance to keep up with the demand.

This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, anything Christmas goes.

Simple Christmas card using Dr Digi image, colored with my colored pencils. Just a fun image and something different as a Christmas image.

Thanks for looking and reading :o)

Old Fashion Christmas: MLCCB #49

 Hello Crafty Friends :o)  Welcome to a new month and a new challenge.  Please visit our sisters blogs for more inspiration.

This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, where it's Christmas all year. 

This image is from Power Poppy and was part of a Kit and Clowder coloring class for color pencils.  Just like anything in life, there is always room to learn new things, even if you have been doing it for years. White embossing powder was used on the outer edge of the paper.  

Here's the inside.

o   stamps: Power Poppy: Sweet and Sugary Snowglobe, SU:

o   paper: Bazzill, SU,

o   embellishments: Lace, Embossing Powder, Snowflake brad, string

Very Merry Simple Christmas: MLCCB #48

 Hello Crafty Friends and Happy New Year!!  Christmas is over, the new year is here. Time to start next year Christmas card stash is a must.  

This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, Anything Christmas is welcomed.

I have always loved the images Krista draws. Probably why I have so many, but I always want more.  I'm sure one day, I will get them all colored up...maybe.  This image is called Merry Christmas and was colored with Prismacolor pencils. I like all things vintage, trying to give this card that feeling.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking :o)

o   stamps: Krista Smith: Merry Christmas   SU: Short & Sweet

o   paper: Recollections, Bazzill, the Paper Studio: Polka newsprint-grey

o   die-cuts: Craftin Desert Divas: fancy frames

o   embellishments: stampendous: embossing

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: 

•    613 Avenue Create: #202301-AG w/Opt twist: Winter Theme
• A Perfect Time to Craft: #1-2023 Anything Goes
•   Once Upon A Time Challenge Blog: #6 The Snowy Day

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #46: Dragon Stocking

 Hello crafty friends :o)  Welcome to September and the smell of Fall.  All the sister blogs are live today, please visit them.

This post is for MLCCB, Anything Christmas goes

Couple months ago we did a Kit and Clowder coloring of a dragon building a snowman, I saw this image and had to have it too.  The artist is Lee Holland, image called Dragon Holding Stocking. The image is colored with my prismacolored pencils. Dragons are part of Christmas now, just as long as they don't blow fire and burn up the gifts.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps:  Lee Holland: Dragon Holding Stocking

o   paper: Bazzill, Bo Bunny

o   embellishments: Stampendous: frontage embossing powder

Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog #45: Snowballed

Hello crafty friends :o)  I'm here with my post for MLCCB, where it's Christmas all year.

Sometimes fun cards are a must.  If you need some "quirky" images, Twistoon is one place to look.  This image Snowball Thunk was colored with Prismacolor pencils. I wasn't sure what sentiment to use at first, so looking through my collection, I came across this CC Designs sentiment.  It works with the image.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking :o)

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

    * Alphabet Challenge Blog: G is for Giggles

    * Dare 2B Artzy: Christmas in July

    * Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges: #7 Christmas in July

   

o   stamps: Twistoon: Snowball Thunk, C.C.Designs: Winter Chuckles

o   paper: Martha Stewart: Moss, the Paper Studio: Tartan Plaid, , Bazzill

o   die-cuts: Momenta,

Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog #44: Black and White Angel

 Hello crafty friends :o)   It's always Christmas at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, please inspire us with your Christmas projects.

This is a coloring class from Kit and Clowder, the image is from Alyce herself.  I think black & white, sepia, or monotone colored images can be very beautiful.  This image was colored with Prismacolor pencils, just a few.  It didn't have to be a Christmas card, but I it would be pretty as one.

I get asked why do I keep taking classes if I already know how to color. Each class is like practicing your skill and you can still learn new ideas or techniques.  With kids, it's hard to find the time to do anything but taxi them around these days, but you should always find some "me time", even if it's 30 mins.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking :o)

o   stamps:  Kit and Clowder: Angel  SU: Snow Swirl

o   paper: Bazzill, the Paper Studio: black & white Christmas Trees, Sheet Music

o   die-cuts: MFT

o   embellishments: lace, gems

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #43: Mice Building a Snowman

 

Hello crafty friends :o)

Here's my post for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, every challenge is always about Christmas.

How cute are mice building a snowman?  Very cute.  This image is from Di Digital called Snowfamily and colored with my prismacolor pencils.  I took the picture from an angle to show off the foil writing on the paper.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: Di Digi’s: Snowman Family

o   paper: Paper Warehouse: cherry, the Paper Studio

o   embellishments: glitter, puffy paint

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #41: Snowflakes Wanted

Hello crafty friends :o)   Happy New Year! 

This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog , where we want to see Christmas all year long.

Nothing says Christmas like an Elf.  This is Scruffy the elf from Make It Crafty, this store closed a few years ago. Scruffy was colored with my prismacolor pencils. Real stitching, glitter glue and a few layers to make it such a cute card.

Here is the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: Make It Crafty:Scruffy

paper: Bo Bunny, 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #37: Holly Christmas

 Hello crafty friends :o)   I'm here with my post for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, where every month it's Christmas.

If you have been following me for awhile, then it's no shocker that I love Power Poppy images. This Hollyberries images is simple, but beautiful by itself.  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  Kept the design simple with the plaid background paper.

Here's the inside, with a little sentiment.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: 

• Craft Rocket Challenges: #84 CAS
• Jingles Belles: Red and Green all over
• My Time To Craft Christmas:  #15 Plaid/Gingham

stamps: Power Poppy: Hollyberries, Stamplorations: Homespun Christmas

paper: Bazzill, The Paper Studio: Tartan plaid

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #35: Tree Tag

 Hello crafty freinds :o)  Here's my post for MLCCB, where the challenge is Christmas all year long.

A little Christmas tag with lots of layers.  I started off with a tag and put some Christmas paper on most of it.  Covered the paper with gesso and paint, stamped a tree, then sewed around the edges.  Couple years ago, I die-cut some ornaments out and didn't use them all, added a stamp to the die cut.  Some more die-cuts, embossing and a sticker sentiment to finish it off.  

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: SU: Pattern Pines, Unity

die-cut: MFT, SU

embellishments: Tim Holtz: Clippings Stickers, Hobo: yarn, Ribbon Club ribbon, Stampendous: embossing powder, paint

 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog # 33: Noelle

 Hello Crafty Friends :o)  Here's my post for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, where it's Christmas all year around.  

The image is Noelle from Connie Fong.  I colored the image with my Prismacolor pencils and sponged ink around the border.  Some simple die cuts and a fabric button brad.  The sentiment comes from another stamp set from Unity.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: Connie Fong: Noelle, Unity Stamps: Mistletoe Kisses

paper: Recollections, Bo Bunny, MME

die-cuts: MFT

Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog #32: Bunny Stockings

 Hello crafty friends :o)  This is my post for Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog, where it's Christmas all year long.

Who doesn't love cute little bunnies?  This image Christmas Bunny Stockings from Whimsy Stamps, comes in digital or clear rubber.  I colored the image with my Prismacolor pencils.  The sentiment is from STAMPlorations (looks like that stamp set is retired).  It can't be a Christmas card without snowflakes.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: Whimsy Stamps: Christmas Bunny Stockings, STAMPlorations: Homespun Christmas

paper: Cardstock Warehouse: wild cherry, brown bag, the Paper Studio: white

die cut: MFT: Snowflakes, Fishtail Banner

embellishment: brad

Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog #28: Snowman Winterland

 Hello crafty friends :o)   Not that anyone is counting, but Christmas is 47 days away, time to get busy with all those projects.  This is my post for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, where we love Christmas projects all year around :o)

This is a cute little card from Lori Whitlock's svg, called Wiper Card Christmas Snowman.  Personally, I think svg files have made it easier for crafters.  No more measuring and making sure each measurement is correct for each fold.  Projects can be made a little faster.  Some files, you have to resize.  Choosing what color of paper for each piece can be challenging.  Just wish the mat would stay stickier longer.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: Stampin Up

svg: Lori Whitlock: Wiper Card Christmas Snowman

paper: Card Stock warehouse, Brazzill, the Paper Studio, scraps

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #27: Noel Angel

 Hello crafty friends :o)   I'm here with my project for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, the challenge is Christmas projects all year.  

I've had this Holiday Silhouettes stamps from Inkadinkado for years.  They are just beautiful, but wasn't for sure how to use them.  Dark paper, embossing and some gems, this worked.  Even though the Noel is stamped in white ink, the paper is such a dark blue, it looks like light blue, but I like it.  The embossing powder is white with blue glitter, gold and light blue powder.  

Here's the inside

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: Inkadinkado: Holiday Sihouettes

embellishments: gems

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #26: Santa Selfie

 Hello Crafty Friends  :o)    I'm here with my post for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, it's always Christmas.

Here is a fun image from The Paper Shelter called Santa's Family Selfie.   I colored the image with my Prismacolor pencils.  It's almost a no line method, due to my old printer was barely printing, just light purple/blue lines.  Just some fun background paper and a little lace, I figured that was enough with the pattern paper.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: The Paper Shelter: Santa's Family Selfie

paper: the Paper Studio, Bazzill

embellishment: lace, corner punch