Another Sandra Caldwell Christmas card

May is May-Bee month over at the Sandra Caldwell Facebook group and I decided to make this card using #1076 Bee and Ornie.

I have entered this in:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643440135938124/

http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-53-opt-twistcreature-feature.html

Getting ready for Christmas 2019

What better way to start getting ready for Christmas than putting together some cards using Sandra Caldwell stamps.  I just love her images.  Here is my card using #1068 Tiny Candy Elf.

I am entering:

http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-53-opt-twistcreature-feature.html
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/wk-9-anything-goes-craft-challenge-pink.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/chnc-challenge-437.html

Limited Runs Stamps Progressive Challenge 22

My first Christmas card for 2019 using "Candy Cane" from Limited Runs Stamps http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/

I have entered this creation in:

Limited Runs Stamps Facebook Challenge 22 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.783691938658481&type=3

Kerst Christmas https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

I have also used the Wednesday Sketch Challenge at The Outlawz Challenges for my Candy Cane card

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/sketch-challenge-january-9-2019-through-january-22nd

MKC Digitals - "Poinsettia Jar"

MKC Digitals December Release is filled with fun images for Christmas.  Today I am focussing on "Poinsettia Jar".  I have made a folded gift card, seen here with the envelope.  I have cut out the image and placed it on the cardstock with foam tape.  The chipboard words are from Make It Crafty, my favourite Australian chipboard supplier, who ships all over the world.  Actually Zoe's website is in US$ to make it easier for overseas purchasers.

Unfortunately MKC Digitals shop is down for maintenance at the moment, but keep checking.  Don't forget Christmas/Winter images will be 40% off for the entire month of December, so you still have time to grab a bargain or two.

Here is another gift card I made before my blog went live.

Our Facebook group will keep you up to date with what is happening in MKC Digitals Land, see you there.

Ericraft Stamps - "Reindeer Laying Down"

Here is a new release from Ericraft Stamps for Christmas 2018.

It is a bit hard to see with the gold lettering shining on the camera, but the stickers at the top left say "Joy to the World".  "Reindeer Laying Down" is available in the Etsy shop and while you are there check out the Sale Section where all the new releases are discounted for a short time.  Also don't forget we have some other Chrissie digis in the Christmas section too. 

If you aren't a member of Ericraft Stamps Facebook Group we would love to have you join us.

The Outlawz Challenges - November 2018 Progressive

This month's progressive challenge presents us with "Snowman Couple" from Drawn by Krista.  Be sure to check out Krista's Facebook page as well as her Etsy shop.

https://www.facebook.com/drawnbyKrista/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DrawnwithCharacter?fbclid=IwAR1Dbox5DcZlhwvGpD0JpvK_boFV3dP86Ih809UQpCD6uGzL1uloUKauw4Q&section_id=18859315

This is my entry for the challenge

MKC Digitals - Black Friday Freebie with purchase

Wow look at this great deal from MKC Digitals

This is the image you get when you spend $5.00 or more.  Here is my inspiration for this digi.

Get into the shop before this deal ends on Cyber Monday.  You won't get a better deal than this - don't forget the code - you will save heaps and spend over $5.00 and get Foxy's Christmas Trees as a bonus.

Sandra Caldwell Stamps - Second November 2018 release

I just love the second release of Sandra's images for November 2018.  There is such a varied range to choose from, some great Christmas ones, as well as others you could use for any occasion.

Here is my inspiration using #2480 Elf Fairy

Isn't he a cutie.  I hope you will check out Sandra's shop.  There are 648 images to choose from and just saying, I might have about 197 at the moment, with no sign of stopping.  I love Sandra's images and so will you.

Don't forget to join her Facebook Group too.

I would like to thank Sandra for giving me the opportunity to be a Guest Designer on her team and also to thank the Design Team for their support and encouragement over this month.

Guest DT - Sandra Caldwell's Release 9th November 2018

I am honoured to have been asked by Sandra to be a guest designer in November.  I have always loved Sandra's images and have quite a selection myself, not the 900+ she has in her Etsy shop (I wish), but I am getting there lol!

My inspiration for the November release is a Christmas set using #2481 Santa Kat. I have made a card, gift bag and tag, as well as added Santa Kat to a sticker for a present.

Don't forget to check out the Etsy shop where you will find all the new releases as well as lots more images you won't resist!

SheepSki Designs November Blog Challenge

The theme for the SheepSki Blog #20 Challenge this month is "Anything Christmas".  I chose to work with "Christmas Candle" Image No. 170 available in the Etsy shop.

I worked with the BG Copics for the candle, I love these shades.  I have used a sheet from the Kaisercraft 6 x 6 "Mint Wishes" collection and cut it into 4 sections.  I printed off the images 4 times and layered sections of it to add depth.  I decorated with a paper doily and some sentiments from the same Kaisercraft collection.

I hope you will join in this challenge.  What better way to make your Christmas cards and maybe you will win a prize as well.  There are 21 Christmas related images in the Etsy shop, so you aren't short of ideas there and don't forget to use this discount for a further 10% off our shop.

                                     
SKIANDREA10


 Here is the link for the November challenge.

Don't forget if you aren't a member of our Facebook Group, please join us.

I hope you join us this month, good excuse to work on your Christmas cards!

I am entering the following:

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/ff110218-festive-friday-s-challenge-november-02-2018

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/11/mlccb-4-november-anything-christmas-goes.html

https://scrapfromyourheart.blogspot.com/2018/11/utfordring-27-julchristmas.html

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2533847743299781&type=3 Kerst Christmas Facebook Group November album

MKC Digitals "Old is New Again"

Mari has re-introduced some of her images to the new shop and I am showcasing "Little Snowman's Hot Cocoa" available here.  I have made a gift bag along with a tag for Christmas.  I hope you like it.

Don't forget we are still looking for members in our Facebook Group, here is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/109728339790268/

Hope you join us, we have challenges and new releases every month and the new releases are always at a special price until the next release comes out.  See you there.

Imagine that Digistamp "Reindeer Carols"

For December's link-up with Imagine that Digistamp, I decided to use last month's link-up freebie, "Reindeer Carols".  A bit late for Christmas, you say, no, I am working on cards ahead of time.  There are quite a few groups on Facebook that encourage crafters to do this.  If you want to be organised for next Christmas, I urge you to take a look at this set at https://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/store/p999/Reindeer_Carols.html

As with all Imagine that Digistamp sets, you have many options to work with, including pre-coloured images in the set, as well as some great sentiments that come with most sets too.  Please visit their store. https://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/store/c206/Digi_Stamps.html

Mari Ko Creations 1st December Release

Have you checked out Mari's new releases in her Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsbyMariK. You will find all the new images have a red SALE ticket on them, so grab them before the price changes, they are 25% off at the moment.  There is a new release every two weeks, so be quick to get a bargain on these ones. For my inspiration, I have used Roly Poly Penguin https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/561357050/roly-poly-penguin-digital-stamp-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_6. My first photo shows how you can merge Mari's stamhttps://www.etsy.com/au/listing/558306736/roly-poly-elves-digital-stamp-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_10ps so readily to create your own scene.  For my Christmas scene, I have chosen Roly Poly Elves https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/558306736/roly-poly-elves-digital-stamp-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_10 and Fox and his Christmas tree

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/555191412/fox-and-his-christmas-tree-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_17.  It is so easy to make some last minute clean and simple Christmas cards from Mari's images so check out her Etsy shop now.  If you haven't joined her Facegroup Page yet, here is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/109728339790268/. We would love to see you join our little group, there is always something happening, Mari makes sure of that!!

Scrapper's Delights End of Year Inspiration Part 1

Welcome to my December inspiration for Scrapper's Delights.  December brings us a sale on selected digital stamps in the Xmas section over at the Store http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=89_97. For my inspiration I have used Helpful Elf http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_97&products_id=964  with the background being Xmas Toppers 2 http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_97&products_id=807

I am entering the following with this card:

http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/challenge-45-anything-goes-christmas.html

https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/1st-december-2017-classic-design-team.html

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1988025681215326&type=3

The East Wind "Meowy Christmas"

Another CAS Christmas card using The East Wind's "Meowy Christmas.  I am going to enter this one in The Outlawz Challenge "Festive Fridays" - Theme, you guessed it Christmas!

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-friday-s-challenge-november-24-2017