Magic at Christmas - Digital Delights - Reindeer Kiddles

Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm sharing a cute Digital Delights card today>br/>
Challenges:
Eureka Stamps - Santa is On His Way (3 entries only)
Lexi's - Christmas (2 entries only)
Addicted to Stamps and More - Holidays (10 combined challenges max)
Crafting by Designs - Christmas/Holidays (5 entries only)
Fab N Funky - Cute Critters
Rhedd and Rosies - Christmas (Reindeer and Christmas Tree) (2 entries only)
Stampavie and More - Christmas
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Reindeer Kiddles
Sentiment - Magical Christmas
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Wonderland by My Minds Eye
Washi Tape - Martha Stewart
Trees - Hobby Lobby

Now how cute is this image? I printed it and colored it a couple of times to give it dimension and I love it!
Have a very Happy Turkey Day!
Katie

Inky Impressions - Presents and Gifts

It's time for another Inky Impressions Challenge and we are keeping with the Holiday theme as this week we want to see "Presents and Gifts" on your cards and projects.

I used the one of the latest images, Joey and Lynnie Twas the Night Before Christmas, as I thought the stockings were a perfect fit for this challenge.

Challenges:
Eureka Stamps - Santa is On His Way (3 entries only)
Love to Create - 3 of an Embellishment
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Joey and Lynnie Twas the Night Before Christmas

Such a lot of fun elements to color on this image, I hope you like it as much as I do and will come along and play with us at the Inky Impressions Challenge this week.

Katie

White on White - Guest Designer at Crop Stop

It's my last card for my guest spot at Crop Stop and I have decided to go with a classic White on White theme for my final Holiday project.
This would be a super card to mass produce, grab your dies, your favorite die cutting machine, some paper, glue and you are good to go!
I added a little sparkle at the end but that is optional if you are mass producing.
Now I will admit before you see it that I never envisioned how difficult it would be to photograph so forgive me, but I think you will get the general idea :)

White on White Card
Crop Stop products:
Gunmetal Stickles
Elyse Tree by Memory Box
San Marzano Die by Memory Box
Falana Circle Die by Memory Box
Darice Leafy Vine Border Embossing Folder
Other:
Blanc Boutique Paper Pad

I have really enjoyed my month at Crop Stop and I hope you have gathered a few ideas from my projects along the way.

Katie
Challenges:
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Lexi's - Christmas (2 entries only)
Sparkle N Sprinkle - Glitter

Lovin From The Oven - The Paper Nest Dolls - Bows

Happy Monday!
It is time for a new challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls and this time we want to see you use Bows on your cards!

Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - For A Child
Little Claires - Christmas
Totally Christmas - Childs Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Add a Bow
Wags N Whiskers - Cards for Kids
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Santa Avery
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - Mrs Claus Kitchen by DCWV
Bow - Offray
Puffy Paint - Tulip

Now doesn't Avery look cute with her cookies? I hope you have time to add a bow or two and come and play with us at The Paper Nest Dolls this time.
Katie

Digital Delights - Skiing Molly Moose

Yay, time for another Christmas card featuring another fabulous Digital Delights image!
This time I went with super cute Skiing Molly Moose

Challenges:
Cards Galore - Animals
Sparkles Forum - Animals
Craft Your Passion - Buttons
Cards by Lady Anne - More Than One Layer (10 combined challenges max)
Just Inspirational - Wooden Emellishments (the buttons)
Created With Love - Anything Goes Paper Craft (3 entries only)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes /Friendship (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Skiing Molly Moose
Sentiment - ChristMoose from Winter Fun Sentiment Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Wonderland by Recollections
Border Punch - Fiskars
Buttons - Unknown
Washi Tape - Martha Stewart

I don't think that Molly minds whether it is cold outside, she is just ready for some fun!

Katie

Inky Impressions - Hats/Scarves/Gloves

It's time for another challenge at Inky Impressions and we want to see you wrap up in your "Winter Woolies" and show us your Hats, Gloves and Scarves! It certainly is appropriate for my friends and family back in the UK in this very cold snap you are having.

Challenges:
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas (1 entry only)
Flourishes - Winter Scenes
Holly Jolly Christmas - Warm Christmas (I hope my keeping warm counts)(10 combined challenges max)
Tuesday Throwdown - Snowbirds
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (10 combined challenges max)
Created With Love - Anything Goes Paper Craft (3 entries only)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes /Friendship (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Kimmy's Letter
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Wonderland by My Minds Eye
Border Punch - Arabian by EK Success
Sentiment - Printed
Puffy Paint - Tulip

I added my favorite Puffy Paint for the look of real snow and I just wish I could see some here in Texas but I highly doubt it any time soon :)
Anyway for you in the cold please stay warm and use the inside time to do a little crafting and join in with us at Inky Impressions this week.

Katie

Christmas Gift Box Tutorial - Guest Designer at Crop Stop

Today I have a quick box tutorial to share with you for my 3rd guest spot at Crop Stop

Merry Christmas Tutorial:
Crop Stop Products
Scor-Pal
Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder
Couture Creations Merry Christmas Die
Winter Snowflake Wreath by Cottage Cutz
Core'dinations Cardstock
Core'dinations Sanding Tool
Martha Stewart Floral Lace Border Punch

Others:
Timeless Rectangles by Spellbinders
Holly Jolly Paper by The Paper Studio
Holly Ribbon
Metallic Cardstock

Cut out the rectangle from Core'dinations cardstock and emboss it with the folder. Cut the other die cuts from metallic cardstock.

Use the sanding block to sand over the embossing to make it stand out.

For the lid use a piece of cardstock 10 1/4" by 8 1/4" and score at 1" and 2" on all sides as in the photo. Burnish the folds with your Scor-Tool.

Cut out the squares as in the photo and snip to form the flaps that will create the corners.

For ease of folding snip the flaps at an angle as in the photo, it makes it much easier to get a crisp corner when adhering.

Turn over and add tape to the flaps.

On the inside edges add tape to the edge sides.

Attach the sides to form the lid and use your Scor-Tool on the inside edges to create crisp sides.

For the base use a piece of cardstock 12" by 10" and score at 3" on all 4 sides and cut the flaps as the photo shows.

Snip the flaps as you did for the lid corners and add tape.

Form the base and again use the tool for crisp folds.

Decorate the box as you wish. I used the border punch to make a decorative edge around the box and added ribbon.

Finally add the die cuts to the lid. I added Stickles for a little extra sparkle.
I hope you liked this little box tutorial and can find time to make a special gift box for someone this upcoming Holiday season :)

Katie Challenges:
All Crafts - Anything But a Card
Crafty Bloggers - Christmas (3 entries only)
Bearly Mine - Christmas, Red and Green and Die Cuts
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes /Friendship (3 entries only)
Created With Love - Anything Goes Paper Craft (3 entries only)
Make It Monday - Anything Goes Paper Craft
LEJ Designs - Alter It or Gift

Keep Calm and Punk On! - The Paper Nest Dolls New Release

Have I got a fun card for you today or what?
We have a special new release at The Paper Nest Dolls and we are headed back to the era of Punk Rock!
This was a fabulous theme for me as being a child of the 70's and 80's in the UK Punk is a part of my DNA!

Challenges:
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (15 combined challenges max)
That Craft Place - Sentiment (1 entry only)
Always Something Creative - New Stamp, Old Paper
Cards Galore - Animals
Sparkles Forum - Animals
Doodle Pantry - Any Digi Goes
Natalie and Amy - For the Boys
Love to Scrap - Boyz Rule

Card Recipe:
Image - Punk Owen
Sentiment - Printed
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Buttons - Portobello Road by Papermania
Border Punch - Jenni Bowlin Jester by Fiskars

Owen was so much fun to color and he and his Punk friends really are too cute to cause any trouble :)
Be sure to drop by The Paper Nest Dolls Blog to see how you could win all 5 new images in the Punk Collection!
Katie

Christmas Lovin' From the Oven - Scor-Pal and Magnolia-Licious Holiday Blog Hop

Oh my I have been waiting for this for ages, it is time for our annual Holiday Blog Hop at Magnolia-Licious!
We have prizes and fun and fantastic projects along the way and we have teamed up with Diana's other team from Scor-Pal to make it even more fun for you!
All the details can be found at the Magnolia-Licious challenge blog if you get lost along the way.
We have two ways for you to win, you can be our "unscramble the phrase winner" or our "enter a Holiday project winner".
You should have come to me from the fabulous Norma Lee, if not please go back to the beginning at the Magnolia-Licious challenge blog so you don't miss a thing.
I decided to make a Holiday themed recipe box, perfect for gift giving this season.

Project Recipe:
Images - Tilda with Rolling Pin and Apple Pie Tilda and Kitchen Tilda and Birthday Tilda and Cupcake Tilda and Tea Tray Tilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper, Sentiment and Recipe Cards - Mrs Claus Kitchen by DCWV
Poinsettias - Recollections
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Leaf Die - My Favorite Things
Rhinestones - The Paper Studio
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal

I picked all my favorite "cooking themed" Tildas and colored them in their Holiday Best :)
Now it is time for the next stop on the hop and that is Abby Henderson but before you go you need my letters for the scramble puzzle and they are "p, d" so keep them safe to add to your list to unscramble :)


Katie

Challenges:
All Crafts - Anything But a Card
Allsorts - Make a Gift
Come and Get It - Christmas Gift
Crafty Bloggers - Christmas (3 entries only)
Crafting by Designs - Christmas
Crimbo Crackers - Christmas Words
Crafty Calendar - All Things Christmas (1 entry only)
Little Claires - Christmas
Pumpkin Spice - Food
The Artistic Stamper - Christmas
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas
Oozak - Holidays Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Pile It On #46 - With Thanks - A Day for Daisies

It's Sunday and that means a new challenge at Pile It On and this week we want to see your creation showing something "With Thanks", maybe something or someone you are a thankful for, maybe a thank you card, or even a Thanksgiving card.
We are sponsored by A Day For Daisies and I got to use the super cute Acorn Cutie C on my card.

Challenges:
Shellys Images - Give Thanks (5 entries only)
Paper Pretties - Give Thanks
Patties Creations - Give Thanks
Simply Create Too - Give Thanks
Simon Says Stamp - Thanks/Thanksgiving
Brown Sugar - Thanksgiving
Card Makin Mamas - Thankful Tidings
Stampin For The Weekend - Autumn/Fall Colors (1 entry only)
Addicted to Stamps - Punches and Dies
Crafty Creations - Punches and Dies (2 entries only)
Pennys - Add a Sentiment (3 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Ribbon or Lace or Both
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
Graph It - Anything Goes
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Falling Leaves
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Fab N Funky - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Acorn Cutie C
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - The Pumpkin Patch Stack by DCWV
Dies - Labels 22 and Decorative Labels 22 by Spellbinders
Border Punch by Fiskars
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby

I popped up a second colored image on the top for some extra dimension after coloring a cutting out the original image.
I hope you can squeeze in a little crafting time week and share your "With Thanks" creations with us at Pile It On

Katie