CAS(E) This Sketch 245 - Retro 88

Hello!

I've created a simple Christmas card for this week's CAS(E) This Sketch. I left off the two dots because I just couldn't figure out how to work them into my design (oops!). The rest of the design team did a much better job than me on that one. ;-)

I used PTI Spruce and Sprigs and sentiment stamps.

I still love this sketch! The last time I used it, I stuck much more closely to the design.

I hope you're inspired to join us in the fun with this cool sketch.

Thanks for dropping by!

Michelle
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Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello,

I am so excited to be joining Taheerah once again this year for her AMAZING Advent Calendar Extravaganza! It is so much fun! Twenty-five days of Christmas fun and inspiration. :-)

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!

Without any further ado, here is my card.

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Concord & 9th so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on 31st December 2016 to enter.

Don’t forget Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 175

Hello!

You just never know when that Christmas-y feeling will sneak up on you. ;-)  This week's sketch at CAS(E) This Sketch somehow got me thinking of holly.

I used PTI Spruce and Sprigs images and the lettering is Mama Elephant Sketchy Letters. It's a miracle that those letters lined up so neatly!

Starting my Christmas cards now is probably a really good idea. Every year time gets away from me. If I actually start writing in them in July, I should make it to the post by early December.

I hope you're inspired to join us in the fun this week. Please take some time to visit my fabulous design team mates.

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello!

When Taheerah asked whether we were interested in an idea she had come up with for Christmas, I knew it would be something special, so I just had to answer with a great big YES! When I found out that we were going to be a big AMAZING crafting advent calendar, I was so excited and so pleased I'd let my curiosity lead the way!

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are over 60 special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!
Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises wait behind the door!

When I found out that the sponsor on my advent calendar day was Wplus9 I was keen to use some of my Wplus9 stamps (because I love them so). I wanted to make a Christmas card, but I had no Christmas stamps (how did that happen?) and definitely not enough shipping time to get some to Australia before my day, so I used an old favourite - Fresh Cut Florals - to create a wreath. Oh, how I love that set, it's so versatile!

While I was wreath making, I made a second one using Papertrey Ink Spruce and Sprigs stamps.

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by [sponsor’s name] so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it! Simply leave a comment on this post to enter - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too to double your chances! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Thursday 31st December to leave all your comments! 

Don’t forget the Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!

I've so enjoyed visiting everyone along the way on this Advent Calendar adventure. It's been so much fun!

Thanks for visiting me! Have a wonderful Christmas!

Michelle 
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Fusion - Season's Greetings!

Hello!

It's our last Fusion Challenge for the year! We are taking a mini break over Christmas and New Year and return on 7th of January 2016. Our inspiration is perfect for those last minute Christmas cards. If you're anything like me, you need all the inspiration you can get to churn out those last few cards. ;-)

I used PTI Spruce & Sprigs stamps. 

I hope you join in with us on this last Fusion challenge of 2015. It's such a fun inspiration!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink November Blog Hop

Hello!

When I saw the inspiration photo for the Papertrey Ink November Blog Hop, I couldn't resist joining in. I love a blue, green, and grey Christmas!

I used PTI Spruce & Sprigs and Think Big Favorites #8 stamps.

Just a quick one, I have a busy week at work and with the kids finishing up school for the year, I need an extra few days added to the calendar! I hope to be able to check out everyone's takes on this inspiration over the next few days! :-)

Michelle
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