Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you all! I know that most of us are not having the Christmas that we are normally used to but even in these strange circumstances I truly hope you have (or have had, depending on your location in the world) a wonderful day with the people in your household, and if you're in a location that is doing well, time with close family and/or friends.

It is my firm belief that everyone should get at least one present on this day. So here is my Christmas gift to you...

 

 

 

This digital paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: My Paper Things (via Design Bundles). To grab it, click the download button to be taken to a download location. In the zip folder you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.

Stay tuned as later this evening I have something special planned. I am going to do my best to bring you the seventh annual edition of The 12 Days of Christmas. Each day for 12 days, you can earn a free holiday themed digi paper by doing a simple task or answering a question. So, I'll see you all again soon!

Happy holidays all!

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #176…Anything Goes

Hello there folks! I hope that each of you is continuing to stay healthy in your own little corner of this world as we continue our battle with Covid-19. Things are so much worse at a time when we'd hoped they would be better so I wish you the best wherever you are from.

I'm popping in today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #176, the theme is Anything Goes. Once again you can upload your projects with any kind of theme.

General Project Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). It will be printed out and assembled prior to dissemination.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Candy Canes With Bow: A beautiful image perfect for any type of Christmas card. You can find it in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name.

 

 

INSIDE 

 

Digital Embellishments:

• The peppermint sticks are from a set I purchased called Gingerbread Land Watercolor Collection designed by Dapper Dudell available at Creative Fabrica.
  

OVERALL 

  Digital Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiment used on the front and inside is one that was created by Paulette from Create with TLC that I have just separated into two parts for the purposes of this card. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

 

 

Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used as a base on the front and inside is one designed by myself and is from the Candy Cane Flavours Patterned Paper Mini Kit.
  

 

 

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop to create matting in behind the image and sentiment.
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com -- Always Anything Goes
• https://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes

You have until December 3rd to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Anything Goes. I really hope that you will be able to join us. You can enter three times per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules).

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration. Oh and don't forget…Pattie offers up a new freebie the first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Well guys, that is it for this one. Have the best November you can!!!

 
Until next time,

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you have had a wonderful day with family and/or friends.

Everyone should get at least one present on this day. So here is my Christmas gift to you...

 

This sentiment is in png format and published at 300 dpi. To grab it, click the download button to be taken to a download location. In the zip folder you will find a copy of the sentiment, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.

Stay tuned as later this evening I have something special planned for all of you who enjoy treasure hunts. The fourth annual edition of The 12 Days of Christmas starts--Each day for 12 days, you can earn a free holiday themed digi paper by doing a simple task. So, I'll see you all again soon! Although given the time right now (8:30 pm), and the fact that I still need to eat supper, I suspect it might be closer to Boxing Day than Christmas Day when I get it posted!

Happy holidays all!

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #141...Christmas Glitter--Use RED Glitter

Hello to all my friends and readers out there in blogland! I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #141, the theme is Christmas Glitter. We want to see some RED glitter somewhere in your design! With Christmas fast approaching it is the perfect time to be sprinkling a little glitter around your cards--or in my case, some digital glitter!!!

Here is my card. I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Candy Canes With Bow: A beautiful image perfect for any type of Christmas card. You can find it in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name or watermark linked below.

• Coloured digitally. Credits include:
• The bow was altered using a layer style from Heather of HG Designs 

Digital Embellishments:

• The brads are assets from the Christmas in July kit by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiment is from Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store. This sentiment was recoloured for the purposes of this card. 

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used for the background is from my mini kit called Glitterati Set 1.

Digital Embellishment Details:

•  I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and sentiment.
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes 
• yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com -- Always Anything Goes
• https://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes

You have until Jan. 4th to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Christmas Glitter. I really hope that you will be able to join us. You can enter twice per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for each challenge (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules). In addition to all the typical criterion, you MUST USE A DIGITAL OR STAMPED IMAGE to qualify for the drawing (unless stated otherwise). We would absolutely love to see you use a Pattie's Creations (PC) image on your card, but you are allowed to use other images. If you do use a PC image, you will gain an extra entry in the draw and will have a better chance to WIN!  Easy Peasy right?!

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration. Oh and don't forget…Pattie offers up a new freebie the first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Well guys, that is it for this one. Hopefully I will see you all very soon.

Until next time,

Card Design: Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge…November

Hello there! It is time to get my progressive card for the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge uploaded.

Check out the cute image that we got to work with this month...

Everyone who played along in last month's challenge received Balancing Holiday Mouse for free. If you decide to hop on and play along in the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge, then you can purchase this digital by clicking HERE (or on the watermark above to head to its location in the store). This way you'll receive next month's digital stamp for free.
Here are my card and details...

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Balancing Holiday Mouse: You can find this image in the store. Details above. 
• This image was coloured with a combo of techniques including digital, layer styles and paper-piecing. Other credits include:
• The fur was created using a texture from My Free Textures
• The ruff and pompom on the hat was altered using a layer style from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper
• The material of the hat was altered using a layer style from Heather of HG Designs
• The ornament top was altered using a layer style by Scraps Statchoo (site no longer in service)
• The wall and floor was created from an image by Kaz aka Karen Arnold (Pixabay)

 

Digital Embellishments:

• The banner across the middle was created using a brush designed by Heather of HG Designs. 
• The brads are assets from the Christmas in July kit by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. I picked it up as a freebie a while back. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used on the bottom half of the front and inside is from my mini kit called Holiday Trimmings. I created the paper used on the top based on the layer style that was used on the ornaments of the paper below (if that makes any sense at all).

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:

• Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter..

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Wonderful Wednesdays: Anything Goes
• https://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes 
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes 

Well guys, that is it for this one. Have a great weekend ahead.

Until next time,

Card Design: Limited Runs Progressive Challenge ... Aug./Sept.

Hey folks! I'm here today to post my card for this month's Progressive Challenge over at Limited Runs!

The Progressive Challenge is actually on Facebook (FB) in the Limited Runs Group and can be found HERE. You will need to join the group in order to access the information. Now thankfully, Nikki is willing to accept mailed in entries for those people like me who don't have FB accounts. You can find her email addy in the side bar of the store (click on the image above to head there). In fact, if you don't have a blog, that is okay too. Simply send a photo and she'll add you in.

Check out the fun image that we got to work with this month...

If you'd like to purchase this image you can find it over in the Limited Runs Store on a special page that will showcase all the Progressive Challenge images. Click HERE to head there now. The Christmas Tree Light Bulb image is available until September 13th at 12:00 a.m. for $1.00, then it will go up to its regular price.

Each round of Progressive Challenges will last for three months and there will be a grand prize winner at the end of each round.

Each  Round Lasts 1 Month:

Starts on the 15th and ends on the 13th with a winner

1st Round***right now: 

Free Digi (Lightbulb) until the 29th of the month. Then you can buy into the challenge for $1.00

2nd Round***starts Sept. 15th: 

Free Digi (if you played Round 1 & entered) or you can buy into the challenge for $1.00 

3rd Round***starts Oct 15th: 

Free Digi ( if you played Round 2 & entered) or you can buy into the challenge for $1.00

As you can see from the above, we are currently in the 1st round of this stage.


Here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date. 
• I have cased a card from Tracy MacDonald that I saw over at Art Impressions Stamps a few years ago.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Christmas Tree Light Bulb: You can find this image in the store. Details above.
• This image was coloured digitally using my Photoshop Elements program. Additional Credits include:
• I have used a layer style on the top of the bulb. This style is courtesy of Scaps Statchoo (blog no longer available).
• I have also used a layer style on the ornaments. This style was designed by Heather of HG Designs. 
• I have also used a layer style to give the bulb itself a bit of a glass look though it is very subtle. This style was designed by Lost in Thought (Deviantart).

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The word art creation was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. It is a freebie I picked up a while back. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store. It has been recoloured for the purposes of this design.

Digital Embellishment Details: 

• The banner was created using a brush designed by Heather of HG Designs. It is paper pieced with a paper from my Yuletide Textures Kit (details below).
• The button is from the General Accessories section of my Tag Grab Bag 1: Cotton Candy Collection Kit available for purchase in the Scribbles Designs store. You can find it HERE.

• The bow is from the Brads, Buttons & Bows section of my A Taste of Summer Kit available for purchase in the Scribbles Designs store. You can find it HERE.

INSIDE 

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiment is one of own that I created a long time ago as a 'Holiday Handout' (before I started the 12 Days of Christmas). You can find it on my blog for FREE by clicking HERE. I have altered the colours slightly to match the colours of my project.

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The green paper used in the background, along with the grey-bluish colour used to paper piece the banner shape, are both from my Yuletide Textures Kit.

 

• The bokeh paper on the front is from my Bokeh Multicolour Set 1 Kit.

• The lightbulb paper is from my An Eclectic Christmas 2 Kit.

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the sentiment on the inside. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering...

•  Limited Runs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter..

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Wonderful Wednesdays: Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes 
• http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.ca -- Always Anything Goes 
•  http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.ca/-- Always Anything Goes 
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes 
• http://thepapershelter.blogspot.ca/ --Use Four Layers (the green background is layer 1, the bokeh paper is layer 2, the lights paper is layer three, and the light itself and the banner constitute layer 4. I'm of the mind that the button and sentiment are layer 5 and the string is layer 6 but you guys might not agree. However, since I only need 4 layers, I should be good to go!)

Be sure to pop over to the Facebook Group to find out all the details you need or visit the details page over at the store by clicking HERE.

Take care my friends and I hope to see you all again soon!

Until next time,

Psst...
For those of you who follow my 12 Days of Christmas each year, you're going to want to pay attention to this image as it is going to possibly feature in one of the clues...

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #130...Use an Animal Image

Hello to you all! I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #130, the theme is Use an Animal Image. I didn't get many Christmas cards done last year so I am trying to get a head start on them right now. It is definitely never to early to begin the stash.

Here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Pearl The Penguin: Pearl is such a cutie pie. You can find her in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name or watermark linked below.

• Coloured digitally. Credits include:
• Earmuff muffs are paper pieced with a fur texture from My Free Textures
• The background in behind the image is a digi paper from my Snow Much Fun mini kit.

Digital Embellishments:

• The pennant shape used in behind the sentiment was created from a template. This template was  designed by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

OVERALL
Digital Sentiment Details:

• Both of these sentiments were created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

 
Digital Paper Products:

• I have used one of my digi papers for the background on the front and inside from the mini kit called "Welcome to the North Pole".

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am hoping to enter..

• http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Christmas Goes
• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Wonderful Wednesdays: Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) (Max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Christmas 
• http://thepapershelter.blogspot.ca/ -- A Christmas Card
• http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes with the Option of a Christmas Paper

You have until February 2nd to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Use an Animal Image. I really hope that you will be able to join us. Don't forget that along with all the typical rules that apply to the majority of challenges out there (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules), you MUST USE A DIGITAL OR STAMPED IMAGE to qualify for the drawing (unless stated otherwise). We would absolutely love to see you use a Pattie's Creations (PC) image on your card, but you are allowed to use other images. If you do use a PC image, you will gain an extra entry in the draw and will have a better chance to WIN! You can enter twice per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for each challenge. Easy Peasy right!

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration. Oh and don't forget...Pattie offers up a new freebie the first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Until next time,

Card Design: Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge...December

Hello there! It is time to get my progressive card for the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge uploaded. Now unfortunately, it is already 11:25 p.m. and I still have to get my 12 Days of Christmas post out by midnight so I will have to add the inside and the remaining details tomorrow when I get on-line. For now though, I at least have the front so I can upload it to the challenge before it ends.

Check out the adorable image that we got to work with this month...

Everyone who played along in last month's challenge received Wishlist Santa for free. If you decide to hop on and play along in the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge, then you can purchase this digital by clicking HERE (or on the watermark above to head to its location in the store). This way you'll receive next month's digital stamp for free. Although, given how little time left there is in the challenge, you'd need to work REALLY, REALLY FAST! ;)

Here are my card and details...

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Wishlist Santa You can find this image in the store. Details above. 
• This image was coloured digitally. Credits include:
• Santa suit is paper pieced with a texture from HG Designs 
• Wood used for the floor is from FW Studio. It has been recoloured.
• The background in behind the image is a digi paper from the Christmas Confections kit created by Correen Silke available at {Computer}Scrapbook.com.

Digital Embellishments:

• The pennant shapes were created with a template from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store. Both have been recoloured to suit the purposes of this project.

OVERALL

Digital Paper Products:

• I have used two of my digi papers for the background on the front and inside. One is from the kit called "A Grungy Christmas" and the other is from "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:

• Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Christmas Goes
• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) (Max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes 
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Christmas 
• http://thepapershelter.blogspot.ca/ -- A Christmas Card
• http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes with the Option of a Christmas Paper

Well guys, that is it for this one. As mentioned above, I'll be back tomorrow with the inside.

Stay tuned for the next task in the 12 Days of Christmas which I'll hopefully manage to get out by midnight!

Until then,

Oopsies! Error with Gift Boxes Patterned Paper Preview

There is a reason that I shouldn't be designing and posting at 11:30 at night. I ended up putting the wrong preview image with the Gift Boxes Patterned Paper that was posted earlier this morning. I apparently had The 12 Days of Christmas on my brain when creating it but this paper belongs in the A Holly Jolly Christmas Kit.

I have since edited the post but if you happened to be one of the six people who have already downloaded it, please replace the preview image with this one...

 

Or you can delete the zip folder you downloaded and re-download it. The download link can be found by scrolling down one post. Sorry for any inconvenience I may have caused you.

I'll be back later this evening with the start of The 12 Days of Christmas but it looks like I may be posting it pretty late as well. Just letting you know...