Card Design: Path of Positivity #33 Midway--Believe

Hello there my fine friends!  Are you ready for Christmas?  I haven't even started.  I don't even have the hubs' card ready yet nor do I have any of the Christmas cards mailed because I seem to have misplaced my address book.  Yie, yie, yie, yie.  Apparently it is going to be one of those years!

Anyway, I am here to share the card I created for this month's midway for The Path of Positivity Challenge along with the freebies from this month's challenge, which you can find at the bottom of this post.  Don't forget, even if I don't show them here, you can always find two new free sentiments each month, always on the first and third Mondays of the month over on The Path of Positivity Challenge; so, be sure to check in over there.  I'd love for you to join in our challenges as well.  While the themes are different from your average challenge themes, just giving them a little bit of thought can often help you to figure out how a particular project you have, may apply to the theme.

The theme this month is all about the idea of Believing in something.  It isn't important what you believe in, only that you believe in something outside of yourself.  The great thing about the concept of believing in something or someone, is that it can cover such a wide range.  You may simply believe in the immediate people around you.  Knowing that your family and friends are there for you and have your back no matter what.  Or, your beliefs could extend well beyond your inner circle to an acceptance of a higher power that takes care and watches over you and your loved ones.  Believe in the magic of Christmas or just believe in magic period!  Show us what you hold dear to you, what you trust as absolute in your life. 

This month our sponsors are...

Pickled Potpourri Designs...

and Fresh Brewed Designs...

I opted to work with an image from Pickled Potpourri designs for my card this month.  One of the images that the team chose was a beautiful image called Shine Down.  The set comes with three separate elements-- an image of a young girl holding out her hands, a star and also a sentiment.  I found the sentiment so beautiful and perfect for this month's theme.  

Check out the preview below to read what the sentiment says...

Shine Down

Isn't that a beautiful thought?  It ties into the whole idea of believing in something outside of ourselves and hoping that life continues on in some capacity after death.  I thought it would make a beautiful sympathy card.

Here are my card and details...

General info:

• This card was created mostly digitally and then printed out.  The image was coloured by hand and then the card was assembled.

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• As mentioned above, the image is available in the Shine Down set.  Click on the watermark above to find its location in the store.
• This image was coloured in mainly with Copic Markers.  The ground was added using coloured pencils and the flowers, leaves and her eye were coloured using coloured pens.

Embellishments: 

• The glittered 3 dimensional star shape is Crafts brand and was purchased at Dollarama.  

 
INSIDE

Digital Image and Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiment can also be found in the Shine Down set. 

OVERALL 
Paper Products: 

• Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• I used one of the papers from The 12 Days of Christmas 2014 set shown below.  If anyone is interested in purchasing this set, just let me know and I'll add it to the store.  Psst....look for the The 12 Days of Christmas for 2015 starting on Friday where you will get the chance to earn a different paper for a total of 12 papers each day during The 12 Days of Christmas!

Digital Embellishments:

• The shapes used for matting in behind the image, paper, and sentiment are simple shapes created in Photoshop Elements.
• The shadows to give each element some depth were created with a layer style from Sheila Reid, with Pixel Scrapper.

 
Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

 ***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button**  

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes
• http://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ (2E) -- Always Anything Goes (1st entry)
• Avenue 613 -- Anything Goes with optional twist
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Wonderful Wednesdays:  Anything Goes
• http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes

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Finally, that brings me to a couple of freebies.  The first was offered up at the challenge start and the second was just offered up today during this week's midway...

© 2015

Additional Credit and Font Information:
I have used an ornamental header in the creation of this sentiment.  These elements were an exclusive freebie that I received through Deal Jumbo.  The original design was created by CruzineDesign and can be purchased HERE.  Items obtained from Deal Jumbo may be used for commercial purposes.

Font used: 

• Beffle font created by David Rakowski

© 2015

Font Information:

• Kingthings Willow font created by Kingthings
• Milk & Cereal font created by Kevin and Amanda Fonts
• Botanica Ornaments font created by My Creative Land

Please be sure to click on the images to bring them up into the lightbox in their proper size before saving them.  Click on the font names to take you to a download location.  The first three fonts were free and listed for commercial use at the time of these creations.  The last font listed was purchased as part of a bundle with extended licensing and as such may be used for commercial purposes.  While the bundle is no longer available, the font can be purchased through the original designer.  As such, it is my understanding, that I am within my rights to use these fonts in my creations and offer them to others.  Please refer to my full terms of service for what you can and cannot do with this digital creation.

These word art creations are in png format and published at 300 ppi. They are quite large in order to accommodate different programs that people work with.   If you are a card maker you can always resize them smaller without distorting the quality.   

Credit Notes For These Creations:
© Lisa L. Décosse. PUO. However, you are allowed to use the sentiments on handmade projects that you intend to sell on a small scale basis provided credit is given. You also need to include a credit note and a link to this blog should you use any of my images in your creations and post them on your blog. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with my full terms of use found in the 'Download Instructions & T.O.U.' tab at the top of this page. Of important note:  Please do not share my images with family, friends, etc. Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc. Instead, please direct people to my blog(s) so they can grab the image for themselves. If you would like to post a watermarked version of the image, please contact me to obtain one.

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 I invite you to go and check out, not only, the fabulous creations some members of my Design Team had the opportunity to create over on the Path of Positivity (click HERE for the midway) but also some of the great entries into this month's challenge (click HERE for the challenge).  I also invite you to come over and enter a project yourself, if you haven't already.  This is the perfect season for believing.  What is stopping you from entering? 

Well, that is it for this one!  I am working on a DT post though I'm not sure if I will get it posted later today or tomorrow so I'll see you soon!!!  

Until then,

Think***Believe***Achieve

If you are new to my blog and would like to know why I started Motivational Monday, please go HERE.

On New Year's Day, I was watching the 6th installment in the Harry Potter movie series.  *Spoiler Alert if you haven't seen the movie although it isn't a huge spoiler".  At one point Harry pretended to slip something into his best buddy Ron's juice glass.  A little 'luck' to help him out in an upcoming match. 

It made me think once again about the effects of positive thinking.  Even just believing in something can sometimes be enough to propel that person to achieve success.   Changing your thinking around to a positive vibration may be all you need to do.  As it turns out, Ron only thought that Harry had given him a luck potion to drink.   If Ron had started the game with his previous attitude--he seemed defeated from the start and was ready to quit and hand over the reigns to the goal keeping spot--they probably would have lost the game.  Thinking that he had luck on his side was all he needed to successfully cause a shut-out.  He believed he was lucky and he was. 

So, what are you going to believe in this week?  Are you going in with a defeatist attitude OR do you just know that whatever you intend to do will work out?

Until next time,

Fonts Used:

• Shifty Chica
• Scriptina Pro  

Click the font names to take you to a download location.  These fonts are free for commercial use.

Please be sure to read the Angel policy found under the copyright info tab above.  Below is a quick summary of those Terms of Use:   

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' somewhere on your creation.  This specific image may be used on handmade items you intend to sell but please see angel policy for the specifics.
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #47

It's time for my first challenge as a Design Team member over at Tuesday Alchemy today!  Challenge 47 is about Hopes, Dreams & Resolutions, and there's TWO awesome prizes up for grabs!

A $10 Gift Certificate from

AND

count them, seven Digital Images from

 

  

So head on over to

and join the challenge!

Now, it seems fitting that we had to make a project based on our hopes and dreams and/or a new year's resolution.  I'm not one for making resolutions but I do try to set goals for myself.  Thus, I came up with the perfect thing for me to work on this year--CONFIDENCE!  If you've been following my blog these past two months you know that I've struggled with the issue of believing in my own talents and abilities.  So, working on building confidence as one of my aims this year just seems fitting, doesn't it?

Here is the front of the card I created as my very first project as a design team member (can you tell I'm proud of that fact, or what)...

 and here is the inside of the card...

Hmmmm.....Maybe I should mail this card to myself as incentive.

Anyways, here are the card details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything...

• Digital stamp of the mouse and bear is from Beccy's Place (clicking on the link will take you directly to the free image).  It is coloured using Copic(R) markers.  Flower:  Y11, Y13, Y15 and Y17. Mouse:  R20, R22 (ears); C1, C3, C5 (body).  Bear: R20, R22 (ears); W1, W3, W5 (body); B00 (eyes); B00, B02, B05 (jacket); G20, G24 (ascot and hankerchief).  Ground: G00.  I also used a black watercolour pencil to add the texture of fur to both creatures.
• Paper:  The card base and thin turquoise blue vertical strip on the front is from Recollection's Cardstock Paper--Cape Cod collection purchased at Michael's; the green and yellow/green floral paper and the blues/greens/ivory floral paper I used are both from the K & C Company--The Best of K & C 360 page paper pad that I got at WalMart.  The small blue square from the front and rectangle from inside is from a pastels collection I picked up at Dollarama awhile back.  The base for the 'believe' tag and the inside sentiment are from Recollection's Cardstock Paper--White paper pack.
• I cut the tag out by hand after stamping it with a Studio G stamp using Mememto Bahama Blue.  The inside sentiment is an awesome one from TLC-Creations.  Thanks Paulette for the inspiration behind the creation of this card.
• The theme over at Stamp Your Life is New Beginnings and your interpretation of that.  For some that may be a new baby, a new house, or a lifestyle change.  For me it is all about a new attitude of believing more in myself and working on my confidence.
• This is also my first official use of a sketch (okay, well there was that one I stole I mean borrowed from a design I saw Crafting Vicky use).  It is from My Favourite Things, sketch 99.  Now, since I've never posted a sketch on my blog before, I'm going to assume I'm allowed to since I've seen other people do it.  Someone please let me know if I'm in the wrong.

 Challenges I will be entering the card into: 

• Hiding In My Craftroom  -- HIMCR #78: Freestyle
• ATCs and Cards With Attitude  -- Challenge 30:  Anything Goes/Celebrations
• Lady Anne's Challenges -- Sentiment - Anything Goes
• Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude -- Challenge 30:  Anything Goes/Celebrations
• Fussy and Fancy Challenge --  Challenge 79:  Furry Friends
• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges -- Challenge 52:  Anything Goes
•  Stampin' for the Weekend -- Challenge 24:  Anything Goes 
• Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps -- Challenge 94:  Anything Goes 
• Crafty Ribbons Challenge --  Challenge 35:  "Blue & Green"
• Delightful Challenges -- Anything Goes
• Creative Inspirations Paint -- Inspired By: Anything Goes
• DYSU Challenge Blog --  DYSU #104:  Turquoise 
• Little Miss Muffet Challenges -- Challenge 51: Anything Goes 
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge -- Anything Goes
• Paper Crafting Journey -- Anything Goes Challenge
• Simply Create Challenges -- Linky Party #15 
• Make It Monday -- MIM #121:  Anything Goes (always)
• Challenges For Everybody --  Challenge #10:  Anything Goes 
• Simon Says Stamps Challenge -- Simon Says...Anything Goes
• Word Art Wednesday -- Challenge #60 - Faith/Anything Goes 
• Paper Makeup Stamps  -- Digi Makeover Challenge #69:  Anything Goes 
• Artistic Inspirations Crafts  -- Challenge 21:  Celebrations/Anything Goes 
• Simon Says Stamp and Show -- Anything Goes
• Tuesday Throwdown -- Bright and Happy Colours
• Divas By Design Challenge -- Challenge 66:  Anything Goes
• Stamp Your Life LLC  -- New Beginnings (see above for expanation of how card fits this theme)
• Through the Craftroom Door --  TTCRD Challenge #51:  Anything Goes
• Beccy's Place  -- January Challenge
• Papertake Weekly  -- Anything Goes

There may be a few more added to the list throughout the week.

Well I guess that is it for my very first post as a DT member.  Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to leave some love if you have the time.

Until next time,

 

Holiday Handout: Day 13

Young or old, woman or man.  It doesn't matter who you are or what you believe in, just believe in something!

Well I guess the Mayans were wrong since the world made it past December 21st; so, in that case the Christmas countdown continues...it is almost here...

Until next time,

 
Please note that due to the nature of this design, you may not use it on products you intend to sell since the fonts and the image of the star are for personal use only with no profit generation.  If you use this design please ensure that you also credit Romiposer 11 for the image.
 
Fonts Used: 

•  Curlz MT
•  Santa's Sleigh

Click the font name to take you to a download location.  These fonts are free for personal use only.

If you haven't already, please become familiar with my terms of use found in the copyright tab at the top of this page.  I have included a quick summary below.   If you are not sure how to copy the image, check out the download instructions page.  
 
   Quick summary of Terms of Use: 

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' & 'Romiposer 11' somewhere on your creation for this specific design.
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Pinterest®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.