HMFMC #430 Anything Goes + Option Christmas

I'm joining the current House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge with their Christmas option.  The mousey image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and Copic Markers.

Designer paper layers are from a Hobby Lobby Winterland Cabin paper pad.  All layers were mounted onto red glitter card stock.  The final card size is 5.50 inches square.  A few gems complete the card.

I would like to share my card with the following:

HMFMC #430 Anything Goes + Option Christmas

PIP Challenge #2450 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  Challenge #244 Anything Goes 

Craft Galore Encore Challenge:  #130 Anything Goes

Creative Worship Stamps - Christmas Challenge card

 

I'm sharing a mixed media Christmas card featuring the Forest Silhouettes Die set from Creative Worship Stamps (formerly Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps).

The card base is a Gelli Print which was created using acrylic paints and a Memory Box snowflake stencil.  The Psalm 23 Background stamp from Creative Worship Stamps was stamped in Majestic Blue Versafine ink then light white paint splatters were applied.

I went "old school" creating the snowy base by tearing then inking the edges of white card stock.  The dies were adhered and finished with silver cord and a sentiment from Colorado Craft Company.

I would like to share my card with the following:

Time Out Challenge:  #278 Photo Inspiration (inspired by the snow and blue color)

PIP Challenge:  #2449 Anything Goes

We Love Stamping Challenge:  Winter

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Use Dies 

We Love to Create Challenge:  #11 Anything Goes

 

Di's Digi Stamp Challenge - Sports Related

 

This week's challenge at Di's Digi Stamps is Sports Related.  Winter sports are very popular in Alaska.  Although I'm not an ice skater I did enjoy creating with this sweet image called Winter Friends.

The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock, colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut.  It was then applied to Di's Snowy Scene digital image with dimension tape.  A Marvy snow marker was applied to the hat trim and heated for dimension.

I finished the card simply with a layer of gingham designer paper from Hobby Lobby, word stickers and organza ribbon from CTMH.  

I would like to share my card with the following:

Di's Digi Stamp Challenge - Sports Related

Craft Galore Encore Challenge:  #117 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 42 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge:  #216 Anything Goes   

Beccy's Place December Challenge

 

Beccy's Place hosts a monthly challenge with a free digital image and an optional twist.  This month is Bingo.  It's an Anything Goes Challenge , but you must use an image from Beccy's Place to join the fun.  I hope you will stop by Beccy's Place and save this Free adorable digital image.  Beccy has provided it in both black & white and pre-colored.

I couldn't resist creating with this adorable snowman this month!  I printing the pre-colored image and layered it with Stampin' Up! Lovely Lilac card stock and Doodlebug Designs patterned paper.  I finished with a pom pom on his hat, Nuvo drops on his buttons, a glittery snow flake punch and gems from The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby).

I would like to share my Wintry project with the following:

Beccy's Place December Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 48 Anything Goes

Time Out Challenge:  #228 Winter/Holiday

 

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge - Winter

Today starts a new challenge at Mo's Digital Pencil.  The challenge theme for December is Winter.  We would love to see your Mo Manning images including snow, Christmas and any winter themed project.

I was the lucky winner of the October challenge and selected the adorable new Happiness Is digital image as my prize.   I was also asked to join the team this month as Guest Designer.  I'm not gonna lie... Mo's Design Team is so full of talented ladies that I was a little intimidated!   BUT Mo's digis are so fabulous and fun to color that this little card went together quickly.

The card base was created with a watercolor wash using distress inks.  Once dried, I splattered white acrylic paint using a toothbrush for a snowy effect.  The image was colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut then layered over a wintery die cut from Memory Box.  I finished the card with a sentiment stamp from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by to take a closer look!  I hope you get a chance to join the Winter Challenge.  You have until December 31 to link up.

I would like to also share my card with the following:

Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #416- #417 

Aud Sentiment Challenge:  #241 Winter Sentiment 

Cute Card Thursday:  #611 Anything Goes

QKR Stampede Challenge:  #375 Anything Goes 

Catch the Bug - Stella Says Sketch #601

Welcome to the first Stella Says Sketch Challenge of 2018!

We have a really versatile and fun sketch for you this time.  Of course, you don't have to use Bugaboo on your project but we love it when you do.

My card features the adorable Polar Bear image (grab him for $1!) which was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White, colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut.  

The card base was made using the smooshed ink technique with Tim Holtz distress inks.  A Country Landscape die cut from Memory Box and digital sentiment from Create with TLC were added.  Finally, acrylic paint was splattered onto the base using a toothbrush to get the really fine "Snowy" effect.

I'm sharing my card with the following:
Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #316 - 317
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Something New 
(Digital sentiment)
Through the Craft Room Door:  Anything Goes - Week Jan. 2
Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Something New

(Digital Sentiment)

Cute Card Thursday:  Challenge #511 Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  Challenge #10 Anything Goes 
Stamping Sensations January Challenge:  Cold and Frosty Colors

Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

My coffee themed card features and

adorable digital image designed by

From the Heart Stamps

Snowman and Cocoa

Thanks for stopping by for 

a closer look!

 

I'm sharing my card with the following:

Winter Coffee Lover's Bloghop

Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #260 - 261

TTCRD:  Anything Goes December 16 
Dragonfly Journey:  #81 Snow Day! 
Craft Your Passion Challenge:  Anything goes #342 
Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Let There Be Snow 

Bugaboo Holiday Chaos Day 1

Welcome to Bugaboo's Holiday Chaos 2016!

If you are new to Bugaboo, 

this week will be full of fun

Holiday themed challenges 

AND lots of prizes!

We are kicking off the week

with a fun theme challenge

"All that Sparkles"

My card features a fun

new winter image called

Snowmen Blocks

The digital image was colored with Copic Markers

and various Stickles were applied.

I kept the design clean and simple

to focus on the fun block image

and used a 4.25 inch square card base.

Be sure to check the Blog for all of the

challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.

I'm sharing my card with the following:

Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #258-259
Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #169 Anything Goes + Sentiment
Craft Your Passion Challenge:  #340 Always anything Goes 

Brown Sugar Challenge:  #227 Anything Goes 
Little Red Wagon Challenge:  #370 Chilly Friends 

i {heart} card sketches with a tWist #135

It's no secret... I Love sketch Challenges.

From the Heart Stamps sponsors

a fun sketch (with a twist) each week.

It's also no secret that I Love the

Birdbrain line at FTHS.

I recently added the adorable

No Snow Birdbrain

to my stash.

To further "protest winter" I've used bright

colors to offset the winter drabs.

 I'm considering the snow piles as 

our optional twist to include nature.

I'm also sharing with the following:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Create with Critters

Word Art Wednesday:  #218 Anything Goes

Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #105

I missed sharing with the nosey , I mean Sassy, ladies last week!!  Somehow the week got away from me.  Cheryl has given us two weeks to share this time around.  That gave me a little more time this week to find something to share.  :-)

Today we have gotten a fresh snowfall which is perfect for cross-country skiing with our pups.  Thankfully, that also means that our weather has warmed up!  We've seen several weeks of sub zero temperatures in Anchorage.  I thought I would share a few photos from our trip today:

Me, Bud and Gingersnap on the ski trail

 

Several of the trails are designated for mushers only.  Only in Alaska!

 

 I thought this shot was pretty of the frozen creek where we ski. 

Not terrific photography, but you get the general idea!  The first photo was taken with DH's iPhone.  The others with an older Olympus.  I would like to go back another day with my new camera.  Of course, photos never capture the beauty of the snowfall.

I hope you get a chance to play along with Cheryl's Challenge.  You can get all of the details on her blog HERE.  You might even win a couple of Cheryl's Sassy digital images by playing!