Christmas Joy -- for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Wednesday, Christmas Eve, and time for a new challenge at DigiStamps4Joy.  Today, we start an "Add Glitter" challenge. This will be a 3-week challenge, going until January 13, giving the team a bit of a holiday.

Here's my "add glitter" creation:

I used the DigiStamps4Joy digi stamp, Mr. Snowman on this card.  I colored the image with Copic markers, then used some Frantage by Stampendous around the edges of the snowman and on the diecut deer.  The deer is cut out of chipboard with a Sweet Cuts die.  The "joy" sentiment is a Lawn Fawn die.  There's also a Spellbinders die used to cut out the shape behind the snowman. 

I added touches of glitter using some Stickles glitter glue on the snowman's scarf and hat, and the bird's wings. The gold glitter trim is from Close To My Heart. Designer papers are by My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland 6x6.

I hope you join us for our Glitter Challenge.

Merry Christmas!  I hope it's full of magical moments!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

PDE Linky Party -- ATG

TTCRD -- ATG (1 of 2)

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art -- December Linky Challenge
The Outlawz Challenge, Twisted Thursday -- ATG, First Day of Winter (snowman)

Fa La La La La -- for Amy Doodle's Stamp Company

It's Tuesday, and the day I'm lucky enough to be able to post for Amy Doodle's Stamp Co.  I love the fun images that Amy gives us to create with.  Today is no exception!  Meet Ornament Elf: 

She's helping me decorate a gift bag.  I'm on a quest to make 6 of them for a staff party coming up very soon. I colored Ornament Elf with Copic markers, then mounted her on several shades of card stock that matched her outfit.  I used Cheery Lynn Snow Flower dies for the snowflakes, and a Sweet Cuts fancy deer die.  The ribbons are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 
Here's a close up of this adorable image:

Join us on the Amy Doodle Facebook page for fun and inspiration. And check out the Amy Doodle's Stamp Co. store -- there are so many have-to-have images!  Start coloring!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments -- Christmas

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Dec Linky Party

D.L. Art -- any winter holiday
MarkerPop! Challenge #57  -- Christmas/Winter

A Shaker Christmas -- for The Cutting Cafe

Happy Saturday everyone!  I'm so glad it's the weekend!  I pack way too much into my weeks in December, so a day off is just what I need today.

This time, at The Cutting Cafe, the design team is showcasing shaker cards -- lots of Christmas shapes and Christmas words -- all shakers. 

Here's my shaker creation...

I had so much fun creating this Christmas Shape Shaker Card, found, of course, in The Cutting Cafe store.  Do you remember the ghost shaker card I made at Halloween for the blind lady in the nursing home where I work?  Well, she STILL shows that to every new person who enters her room.  So, guess who's getting this card?  I filled it with heart shaped confetti, because, not only will she be able to hear them when she shakes it, but she'll hear what's in it over and over, when she shows it to people.  And, she'll just know the card is filled with love!
I used Echo Park Home For the Holidays 12x12 papers on this shaker card (did I mention there are 8 Christmas shaped shaker cards in the set?).  The heart shaped sequins are from Bella Creationz.  The snowflake on top of the tree is cut with a die from Cheery Lynn.  The classy deer is a Sweet Cuts die.  I think the lady at the nursing home will enjoy that deer, too.  She used to have apple trees in her yard, and tells stories of the deer eating apples off her trees.  She likes deer, so I had to add this elegant deer to her card.
Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog on Dec. 7 to see all the great shaker cards.  Leave a comment and you could win 3 sets of your choice.  Yeah!

I'm entering this in the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Dec Linky Party

D.L. Art -- any winter holiday
Hiding in My Craft Room -- Christmas Colors