Sew Many Vellum Challenge

Sew Many is having a vellum challenge this week. I used vellum in two spots on my card. I first embossed a strip with snowflakes using my Big Kick. I then stamped a sentiment on a smaller piece.

This is Kaden Sleeping on Wreath from Sew Many newest releases. He is sooo cute and is perfect for my friend that is having a baby boy right around Xmas. I colored him with Copics.

I used a snow writer pen for the white on his hat. This was my first time using it and it is very interesting to use. I like who it came out though.

This sentiment is from Pink By Designs Xmas set. It is the perfect sentiment for having a new baby for Xmas.

Head on over to Sew Many and enter in the challenge. http://sewmanychallenges.com/

Gift Tag

Its time for another challenge at Pattie's Creations. You have a choice of birthday or Thanksgiving. I chose to make a birthday tag. I thought these presents would be perfect. They are named Christmas Gift Set of Three however I think they are great for birthdays too. You can find them here http://www.etsy.com/listing/62168028/christmas-gifts-set-of-three

I colored these presents with Copics and added Glossy Accents to the ribbon.

To enter in this challenge go here.
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

Inspired Stamps Xmas HLO Card

I love this HLO boy from Inspired Stamps. I colored him with Copics and put him on a tag . I added some star brads and some cute papers. The rest is pretty simple to see.
You can pick this cute guy up at http://www.inspiredstamps.com/servlet/the-98/His-Little-Ones-cln--Christmas/Detail

The sentiment is from this set http://www.inspiredstamps.com/servlet/the-96/Vintage-Christmas/Detail

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to enter your Xmas cards into this months challenge on Inspired Stamps here http://inspiredstamps.blogspot.com/p/november-contest-christmas-cards.html

Christmas is for Kids Banner Hop Day 2

Welcome to Day #2 (Sunday) of the Christmas is for Kids Banner Hop!  

I am excited to be part of the CHRISTMAS is for KIDS BANNER HOP, we all made holiday banners for the children at Pediatric Specialty Care in Bucks County, PA. 
(See www.PediatricSpecialty.Com) 

At Pediatric Specialty Care  the children (ages 0-21) there are medically-fragile and technologically-dependent -- many are tethered to a ventilator that runs through a tracheostomy; most are wheelchair-bound, and cognitively impaired. They are all delightful children who face life with optimism and hope for a better tomorrow. On this hop, we have 34 generous hoppers who have created fabulous banners. Please scroll down for the full list of today's hop stops. 

 I made a double sided banner. One side has Cricut cut outs from Doodlecharms (snowman) and Create a Critter (reindeer). The other side I used Bugaboo's Santa digi's that Jodie gave out as a freebie. I loved them so much I decided to use them. Here are some close ups of the details. 

I used Peachy Keen faces on the snowman and Stickles for the buttons.

 I found brads that are bells at Hobby Lobby and added them to the bottom of each panel. Isn't that paper cute! Its Paper Studio I Believe in Santa pack. I love it!

 I picked up these red and silver bells at Hobby Lobby and added them with beads in between each panel. My banner sure does sound nice :0) Thanks for looking and head on over to Sandra

There's BLOG CANDY to be had!!  THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who have provided prizes to those who hop along. Here are our sponsors and their prizes:

One winner will receive four free digi-images of their own choosing from www.MeljenDesigns.com!

www.HappyScrappy.us will provide one winner with a code valued at $20 toward your purchase from their terrific site!

Beautiful ribbons, embellishments, charms and more are on the http://meiflower.co.uk site.  They'll be giving a voucher valued approx $32 USD.

All hoppers are eligible to win.  Here's how: Follow the blog and comment on as many projects as you choose -- the more blogs where you comment and follow, the more chances you have to win. There's just one catch: please actually comment on the project, which shows you've looked at the project, not just cut/pasting random comments ("CUTE! TYFS") only to win the prize. Random.org will choose the winners, subject to verification that winners have met the above-stated criteria. 
Please hop to the following blogs:

1. Ellen CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com              
2. Michelle - http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com/
3. Tonya - http://creativeaddictiontopaper.blogspot.com/
4. Carol Carlson - http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
5. Debbie Trevenen - http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/
6. Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
7. Rachelle - http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
8. Jamie - http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/ You ARE HERE
9. Sandra - http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
10. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com
11. Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com
12. Sandie - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com
13. Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
14. Lisa L - http://craftylam.blogspot.com
15. Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com
16. Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com

  I am entering this banner into Bugaboo's anything goes challenge. I knew when I saw these Santa's that I just had to use them for this challenge.

Sew Many November Release

Welcome to Sew Many Cards November release. If you came here from darling Ho then you are in the right place. If you have just stumbled across this post go back and check out the wonderful new release before this cute little girl.

 This is Kiera with candle. She is super cute. I made a Christmas ornament to display this super cutie on my tree. I will post how I made this ornament soon. Today I just want to focus on these wonderful images.
One lucky commenter will get this wonderful image free. There are more images to win along the way and many more at the Challenge blog! 
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Next up is  Mari

Here is the hop order:

SMC Challenge Blog
Audrey
darling
Jamie
Mari
Deanette
Juelmarie
Zahreen 
Stacy 
Sarah
Denise
Georgia
SMC Store Blog

Kich N Bleus Mini Harvest Collection

I added the "seeds" in the middle of the flower with my black copic and added Glossy Accents. On the leaves I added Stickles.

I used photoshop to put the flowers on the background paper. I saw this technique on Meljen's Designs I am not sure why I hadn't thought about it before. I have done it with words but didn't think about running the decorated paper through the printer. Hope you enjoy my card. Thanks!

Inspired Stamps Sneak Peak

I am in love with the latest stamps at Inspired Stamps. So cute! I made a few cards with some of the newest releases I wanted to share with you. This are sneak peaks that will be in the store tomorrow!

HLO Holly Holly Christmas Girl is the top image. She is so adorable. The sentiment is from a set with the tree included below. I am going to be using this tree on a lot of cards.

There is a sale this week too! You should go check it out and pick up your favorite set. Such a hard decision! I am adding this tree set to my favorites!! I am working on several cards for this great cause.

I was excited to see that Inspired Stamps is teaming up with this wonderful cause, especially since I had already made 5 cards for it :0) Head over to check out this great cause
http://lingshappyplace.blogspot.com/2011/10/cards-that-care.html

Check out the wonderful new stamps tomorrow on Inspired Stamps.

Last of my Halloween crafts

 Crafting When We Can is having a Halloween or Anything but a card challenge. I made these top to with this cute image from Poodle Doodle. The top is a bag I made for my students. The bottom is an ornament I have hanging in my entry way.

This is a little treat bag I made for one of my neighbors little girl.

Head over to http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com/ and enter in their Anything but a Card or Halloween challenge.

Crafty Card Gallery Blog a versy Challenge

Crafty Card Gallery was celebrating her blog's anniversary with a fun "chopped" challenge. She mailed us this

 We had to make something using at least part of all of it. Here is what I came up with. I like how it came out but my card was not the best of the group. They were all good but two of them were awesome!Check them out here http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/2011/10/blog-versary-challenge-october-8-17.html

Closer view to see that I used the purple wire around the metal.

This was a fun challenge. Thanks Jenn for coming up with it.

Boo-Hoo-licious Blog Hop

Welcome to the Boo-Hoo-licious Blog Hop. If you came here by chance then head over to Liz's blog to start this wonderful hop. If you came here from Deb then you are in the right place.

I made these decorate ornaments to hang around the house.

 This image is from Bugaboo.

 This image is from Sew Many Cards,

This image is from Karber.
Here there are hanging in my entry way.

Your next stop is Sandi - 

Here are some other Halloween projects I have made this month. They have all already been posted on my blog so scroll down for details.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop. Make sure to check out Liz's blog for some chances to win and some great sponsors. Your next stop is Sandi  

Here is the line up in case you get lost...
Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com

Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com
Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com
Deb - http://craftytexaswoman.blogspot.com
Jamie - ME
Sandi - http://oneofakindcreations-bysandi.blogspot.com
Anne- http://annemade-anne.blogspot.com
Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com
Lina- http://www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com/
Leslie - http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com

Sew Many Challenge~Background Papers

I love how this card came out. It was hard for me to give away.The challenge on Sew Many this week is to use two background papers. I used more than that on this card. The image I used Jaden with Star and Blanket colored with Copics. I made this card for a one year old birthday. I paper pierced the edge of the white background then just threw some cute papers on a card and loved the way it looked :)

Head over to Sew Many to join in on the background papers challenge
http://sewmanychallenges.com/

Wedding Card Autumn Colors

I used a beautiful cake made by Pattie at Pattie's Creations for this card. I colored it with Copics in fall colors.

For the congrats I used photoshop to round it and used spellbinders for the brown around it. I added gems with my Irock.

Pattie has some lovely images if you have not check out her images you can find them here. http://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations

She also has challenges that you could join in here  http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

Inspired Stamps Fun Fold

Welcome to my Inspired Stamps Fun Fold Project. I love easel cards. They are so easy to make and they are beautiful to display. Here is my explanation of how to make one.
Cut  4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock
Cut  4 1/4" square piece of cardstock

 Score the 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8".

 put tape on the 2 1/8" x 4 1/4" section cardstock

Decorate the 4 1/4" square piece of cardstock and attach it here.

Put some on the bottom that has some depth to stop the panel behind it. I use foam pop up tape under my sentiment and to bell brads. Hopefully that helps you understand this fold a little better. If not then here is the tutorial on Splitcoast stampers with a video.

I colored the snowmen with Copic and matted with with red around them to help them stand out on the busy paper. I love snowmen. They are my favorite Xmas decoration. In fact they are the only holiday decoration throughout my house at Xmas.

Here are the stamps I used. They are from Inspired Stamps and if you click on the picture it will take you to where to purchase them.