A Joyful Christmas with In The Snow Scarf Tilda

Happy Christmas Eve Everyone!
This is my final Christmas Card of 2013, in fact it is my final new card for 2013 as I am taking some time off to have some festive fun with my family.
Now we don't get a lot of Santa here in North Texas, it is the dreaded ice when we get cold, but that didn't stop me wanting to color up this cute Tilda in her scarf throwing a snowball!
Last year on Christmas Day we got snow, I don't think it will happen again this year but maybe Tilda can ask very nicely and get some sent to us!

Challenges:
Totally Tilda - Anything Goes
Magnolia Down Under - Anything Goes
Fashionista and More - Winter Snowflakes (and "no nose" girl stamp)
Card Mania - Winter Wonderland
Auds Sentiments - Christmas (5 entries only)
Milk Coffee - Christmas Creation (3 entries only)
Shelly's Images - Winter/Snowflakes
Southern Girls - Christmas Wishes (1 entry only)
2 Creative Chicks - Christmas/Winter
A Little Bit Crafty - Christmas Cheer (3 entries only)
Emerald Faeries - Christmas (3 entries only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes (2 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - In The Snow Scarf Tilda from the Winter Wonderland Collection
Sentiment - A Joyful Christmas
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Christmas Cottage by Teresa Collins
Label Die Cut - Spellbinders Gold
Oval Die - Spellbinders
Lamppost Die - Winter Lamp Post by Die-Versions
Rose Trim - Hobby Lobby
Silver Paint - Tulip
Glitter - Glamour Dust

I wanted to add some snow to this image so I used some silver fabric paint and topped it with glitter to make a some snowflakes falling on little Tilda. Plus she has a snowball in her so there have to be snowflakes right?
Anyway, there it goes, the last new card of 2013 and with it I wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year!

Katie

Paper Nest Dolls - Build a Snowman

I have my last card for 2013 for The Paper Nest Dolls to share with you today.
It features little Owen and his Snowman stand!
How cute would it be to have a place to get all those accessories that the best dressed Snowman definitely needs? :)

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Whoopsi Daisy - Christmas
Auds Sentiments - Christmas (5 entries only)
Emerald Faeries - Christmas (3 entries only)
2 Creative Chicks - Christmas/Winter
Milk Coffee - Christmas Creation (3 entries only)
A Little Bit Crafty - Christmas Cheer (3 entries only)
Creative Moments - Winter Wonderland (3 entries only)
Challenges and Candies - Winter Magic (3 entries only)
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Happy Holidays (3 entries only)
My Hearts Pieces - Digi
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Build a Snowman
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Wonderland by My Minds Eye
Sentiment - Recollections
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Rhinestones - The Paper Studio
Glitter - Glamour Dust

Although it is hard to see it from the photo I added lots of touches of Glamour Dust (one of my favorite super fine glitters) to add a little Winter Sparkle.
Be sure to come back tomorrow for my final new card of 2013
Katie

Christmas Spirit with Christmas Eve Edwin

As promised I have another Christmas card to share with you today.
This one features Christmas Eve Edwin from the Winter Wonderland collection in stock at Magnolia-Licious!

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Whoopsi Daisy - Christmas
Parade Your Crafts - Christmas (2 entries only)
Melonheadz Friends - Christmas (2 entries only)
Inky Chicks - Christmas (3 entries only)
Emerald Faeries - Christmas (3 entries only)
Happy Campers - Christmas (3 entries only)
Eureka Stamps - Christmas (3 entries only)
Auds Sentiments - Christmas (5 entries only)
Milk Coffee - Christmas Creation (3 entries only)
A Little Bit Crafty - Christmas Cheer (3 entries only)
2 Creative Chicks - Christmas/Winter
Kaboodle Doodles - Christmas Colors (3 entries only)
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Happy Holidays (3 entries only)
Color Me Creative - Holiday (3 entries only)
Creative Card Crew - Holly or Poinsettia (3 entries only)
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes (2 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Christmas Eve Edwin
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Echo Park
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Stockings - Hobby Lobby
Tree Border - Recollections
Rhinestones - Doodlebug
Burlap - Unknown

I paper pieced little Edwins overalls and hat, how cute does he look? He will need to get that tree home soon and decorated for the big day.
I hope you are all set and ready for the festivities, I have two more cards scheduled and then I'll be taking a short blogging break to enjoy some well needed time with my family :) Katie

All I Want For Christmas is You - Digital Delights - Skating Donita

It's my last of 2013 for Digital Delights, next time I'll be back with the 1st New Releases of 2014.
For this card I chose a favorite of mine from the 2012 Christmas releases and that is Skating Donita

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Whoopsi Daisy - Christmas
Eureka Stamps - Christmas (3 entries only)
Crafty Calendar - Cold and Frosty (3 entries only)
Bunny Zoes - Wings
Paper Playtime - Winter Fun
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Skating Donita
Sentiment - A Touch of Christmas Sentiment Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup by Jillibean Soup
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Border Punch - Hearts by Martha Stewart
Rhinestones - Unknown

I colored a couple of the images and decoupaged them to give a little lift to this bright and cheerful card.
I hope you like her and be back tomorrow for another card!
Katie

Seasons Greetings - Inky Impressions - Merry Christmas

It's Wednesday and time for another challenge at Inky Impressions and this week we want to see your "Merry Christmas" creations!.
Now this is my last card as an Inkette, I was there 10 months but it is time to move on.

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Get Inky - Christmas (3 entries only)
Brown Sugar - Christmas (2 entries only)
Paper Playtime - Winter Fun
Creative Moments - Winter Wonderland (3 entries only)
Cardmania - Winter Wonderland
Challenges and Candies - Winter Magic (3 entries only)
CCEE Stampers - Oh Christmas Tree
Whoopsi Daisy - Christmas
C is for Challenge - Traditional Christmas
Eureka Stamps - Christmas (3 entries only)
Kaboodle Doodles - Christmas Colors (3 entries only)
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Ice Skating Background
Sentiment - Sentiments 4 U
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Christmas Cottage by Teresa Collins
Poinsettias - Recollections
Fern Punch - Martha Stewart
Washi Tape - Martha Stewart
Glitter - Glamour Dust
Puffy Paint - Tulip
Rhinestones - The Paper Studio

For this card I used one of the wonderful background stamps and added my favorite puffy paint with a touch of glitter to add some Christmas sparkle!
Katie

Being Together is the Best Gift of All - Snowy Friends with Penny Black

Another Christmas card for you!
Now you know that Diana at Magnolia-Licious sells Magnolia Stamps but did you know that she also carries a selection of super cute images from Penny Black
Today I got to use the adorable Mimi, Betsy and Snowy and I went with a bright and fun color combination (not a piece of traditional Christmas patterned paper anywhere to be seen)

Challenges:
Add a Little Dazzle - Cherry Cobbler, Kiwi Kiss and Coastal Cabana
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Inky Chicks - Christmas (3 entries only)
Happy Campers - Christmas (3 entries only)
Penny Black Saturday - Christmas (PB image)
Cut It Up - Christmas (and a die cut)(1 entry only)
Cute Card Thursday - Christmas Catch Up
Craftitude - Christmas Sparkle (3 entries only)
LEJ Designs - Festive Fun
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Happy Holidays (3 entries only)
Crafty Calendar - Cold and Frosty (3 entries only)
Patties Creations - Snowy Scene
Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Let It Snow
Simon Says Stamp - Let It Snow
Creative Moments - Winter Wonderland (3 entries only)
Moving Along With the Times - Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Challenges and Candies - Winter Magic (3 entries only)
Fab N Funky - Snowflakes
Nutcrafters - Snow
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (1 entry only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Mimi, Betsy and Snowy by Penny Black
Sentiment - Clearly Sentimental Christmas by My Favorite Things
Medium - Copic Markers
Corner Die - Corner Bow by Memorybox
Snowflake Border Die - Gabriella Border by Memorybox
Paper- Memorable by My Minds Eye
Flowers - Sugar Blooms by Prima
Glitter - Coarse by Martha Stewart
Rhinestones - Michaels
Doily - Wilton

I used some coarse glitter on the hats, makes a change from my usual go to super fine.
And I colored the snowman (and snow) with a very pale blue, works really well with the paper I think.
Anyway I hope you enjoyed this and be sure to be back tomorrow for another Christmas card.
Katie

Greetings of the Season - Paper Nest Dolls - Holiday Ballerina

Happy Sunday!
I have another cute card for you that is on The Paper Nest Dolls blog today.
With the Holiday Season here I'm sure you can't miss something to do with The Nutcracker ballet and so today I'm using Holiday Ballerina to celebrate that glorious tradition.

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Christmas
Brown Sugar - Christmas (2 entries only)
A Creative Romance - Sparkle at Christmas
Craftitude - Christmas Sparkle (3 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Christmas Catch Up
Creative Card Crew - Holly or Poinsettia (3 entries only)
Going Grey - Holiday (2 entries only)
LEJ Designs - Festive Fun
An Inky Situation - Stripes
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Holiday Ballerina
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Vintage Christmas by Dovecraft
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Flower - Walmart
Gifts - Recollections
Rectangle Dies - Cheery Lynn Designs
Leaf Spray Die - Memorybox
Snowflake Wreath Die - Cottage Cutz

I really enjoyed coloring this image used muted, sort of vintage feeling, colors and I hope you like her too :)

Katie

Holly Jolly with Wee Holly

That big Christmas Day is speeding towards us and I know you still have a few cards left to make so I'll keep sharing (at least for another week ;))
Today I am using the adorable Wee Holly from the Wee Stamps Collection at Magnolia-Licious

Challenges:
Hanna and Friends - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Christmas
Parade Your Crafts - Christmas (2 entries only)
Melonheadz Friends - Christmas (2 entries only)
Get Inky - Christmas (3 entries only)
Inky Chicks - Christmas (3 entries only)
Happy Campers - Christmas (3 entries only)
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas (1 entry only)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas Sparkle
Cute Card Thursday - Christmas Catch Up
Cutie Pie - Special Friend Christmas (must be cute)
Going Grey - Holiday (2 entries only)
Color Me Creative - Holiday (3 entries only)
Craft Your Passion - Let It Snow (snow on image and the mica flakes on the edge of the mat)
Incy Wincy - Let It Snow
Lexi's Creations - Snow
Creative Card Crew - Holly or Poinsettia (3 entries only)
LEJ Designs - Festive Fun
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
Created with Love - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Wee Holly
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Cozy Little Christmas by The Paper Studio
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Holly Leaves - Hobby Lobby
Flowers - Michaels
Border Punch (inside) - Fiskars
Glitter - Mica Flakes by Martha Stewart

For a little sparkle and a little snowy effect I added Mica Flakes to the edge of the die cut mat, you have to sort of "squish" them on with your fingers so they go just where you want them but I like the effect as a change from regular glitter.
I absolutely adored coloring Wee Holly in the traditional red and green of Christmas but I think she would also look cute in blues and purples, umm maybe I'll have to give it a go?....
Be back tomorrow for another Christmas card and stay safe!
Katie

Digital Delights - Warm Wishes from Our House to Yours

For my card for Digital Delights this week I decided to do something a little different, a card that can be easily reproduced, fits in an invitation sized envelope and perfect for those last minute cards you know you still need to finish.
Also I only used a sentiment, no coloring at all, so it really sped up the "production line" :)

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Christmas
Di's Digis - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Milk Coffee - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Kaboodle Doodles - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Whoopsi Daisy - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Warm Wishes
Paper - Holly Jolly by The Paper Studio
Corrugated Cardstock - Unknown
Die Cuts - Labels 22 an Picot Edge Circle by Spellbinders

It was a super quick card, I did all the printing first, then got the die cut machine machine going (gotta love my Big Shot for a clean cut every time), lined everything up, ATG gun in hand and 6 cards whipped out in just a few minutes.
I hope I have inspired you if you still have some of those Holiday cards left to do.

Katie

Inky Impressions - Christmas Decorations

It's Wednesday and time for another challenge at Inky Impressions and this week we want to see a Christmas Decoration.
I created a mini bag that is now proudly hanging on my tree :)

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Christmas Anything But a Card
Anything But a Card - Anything But a Card
Dream Valley - Anything But a Card
All My Crafts - Anything But a Card
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
Created with Love - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Project Recipe:
Paper, Borders, Tree and Santa - Basic Grey
Sentiments - Inky Impressions

This was a very easy project and a great way to use a favorite sentiment and to add a "handmade touch" to your Holiday decorations.
I hope you can find time in your busy schedule to join us at Inky Impressions this week.
Katie

Seasons Greetings - Quick and Easy Cards with Scor-Pal

Today it is my turn to share a Quick and Easy Holiday card project for Scor-Pal with you.
Hopefully if you are in a jam and need to make a few quick extra cards this could help you.
I used not only the fabulous Scor-Pal and Scor-Tape but also a few dies from the wonderful selection that Diana carries in her Magnolia-Licious Store
This card can be made in minutes, mails in a regular invitation sized envelope and can easily be adapted to die styles you have on hand.

Card Recipe:
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal
Adhesive - Scor-Tape
Sentiment - Clearly Sentimental About Christmas by My Favorite Things
Border Die - Carnivale by Cheery Lynn Designs
Christmas Tree Die Cut - Elyse Christmas Tree by Memorybox
Circle Die - Jubliee Circle by Memorybox

The card base is simply an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of Kraft cardstock cut in half to make it 8 1/2" by 5 1/2" (so you can get 2 cards from one sheet of cardstock)
Score at the 4 1/4" mark on the long side and burnish the fold.

Create a border by scoring on the front panel at 1/4" and 1/2" on all 4 sides (the photo shows where I scored at 1/2", I added the additional score line after thinking it needed a little more)
TIP : Score from the INSIDE of the front panel to create a raised edge or the OUTSIDE to create a debossed frame.

Now it is simply a case of decorating. I used a piece of patterned paper measuring 3" by 4 1/4" that fits in the scored frame.

I attached it Scor-Tape and the 1/4" size works great for the edge of the border die.

The dies cut easily through glittered paper, saving a step as the sparkle is already on the card!

Finally I added a sentiment.

I hope you can see the scored lines on the card, I took a close up to show it as well as I could.

This was a super easy card, great to make "production line style" and cheap to mail too.
I hope you have been enjoying these projects and be on the lookout for more to come.
Katie




Challenges:
CRAFT - Christmas (5 entries only)
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Get Inky - Christmas (3 entries only)
Dream Weaver - Holidays in a Hurry
Amusing Challenges - Tree or Trees
Cheery Lynn Designs - Red and Green (and a CL die)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Created with Love - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes

Winter Wishes with Wild Rose Studios

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
I have so many Christmas/Holiday cards to share and today I'm sharing one from the Wild Rose Studios
I love the old time vintage feel that these images have and they are quite different from the others I color and it is a nice change :)
Challenges:
Craft Room Challenge - Vintage Christmas
Sugar Creek Hollow - Vintage Christmas
Creative Moments - Vintage/Anything Goes
Deep Ocean - Santa is Coming to Town
Divas by Design - Festive (2 entries only)
Paper Pretties - Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
CRAFT - Christmas (5 entries only)
Hanna and Friends - Christmas
A Creative Romance - Sparkle at Christmas
Crafty Hands - Seasons Greetings/Winter
Bloggers Challenge - Christmas (or any other winter holiday)
Card Makin Mamas - Christmas/New Year
Crafty Calendar - Cold and Frosty (3 entries only)
Craft A Scene - Winter Scene
Musically Challenged - Anything Beatles - All My Loving (I will send to you) or PS I Love You (As I write this letter)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Posting Letters by Wild Rose Studio
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Wonderland by Recollections
Die - Frames by Nellie
Flower Punch - Martha Stewart
Fern Punch - Martha Stewart
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Twill Ribbon - Michaels
Glitter - Glamour Dust

I colored the Postbox in it's traditional British colors and added some glitter to image for a little Holiday Sparkle although it is difficult to capture on a photo.
Be sure to pop back as I have cards scheduled for nearly every day and I don't want you to miss any :)
Katie

Gingerbread Tilda - Magnolia-Licious - Christmas Projects

BRRR it certainly is cold here in North Texas, we are on Day 3 of being iced in and I think school may well be off again tomorrow.
But it gives me the excuse to stay in and create and today I have another Magnolia Christmas card, this with an oldie but most definitely a goodie

Challenges:
CRAFT - Christmas (5 entries only)
Hanna and Friends - Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Creative Corner - Traditional Christmas (3 entries only)
Color Me Creative - Holiday (3 entries only)
Hiding In My Craft Room - Holiday Colors (1 entry only)
A Creative Romance - Sparkle at Christmas
My Hearts Pieces - Sparkle
Stempelsonne - Merry Christmas
CCEE Stampers - Twas the Night Before Christmas (use a stocking)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Scrapping 4 Fun - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Gingerbread Tilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Merry Christmas by Echo Park
Bells - Paper Mania
Sentiment - Hobby Lobby
Border - K and Co
Rhinestones - Doodlebug
Bow - Offray
Christmas Tree Die Cut - Elyse Christmas Tree by Memorybox

I stamped and colored two of the image. I cut one whole image out and then just the head on the second Tilda to add a little extra dimension.
Sorry for the darker image but I really wanted to show this as I think a simple second step can make so much more to the whole thing.
Be sure to drop back tomorrow for a Wild Rose Studios card and then I have more cards and even a tutorial for you this week so make sure you keep coming back :)
Have a safe and happy rest of your weekend.

Katie

Christmas Cheers! - Pink Gem - ALL MONTH - Anything Goes

Today we have a special challenge for you over at A Gem of a Challenge
The challenge runs all month and there are tons of samples from all 3 teams to inspire you.
The challenge? your favorite....ANYTHING GOES!

Challenges:
Deep Ocean - Santa is Coming to Town
Divas by Design - Festive (2 entries only)
Paper Pretties - Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Digi Haven - Merry Christmas (digi)
CRAFT - Christmas (5 entries only)
365 Cards - Word Wednesday - Feathered
Fab N Funky - A Touch of Frost
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Jolly Robins
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Jillibean Soup
Sentiment - Printed
Border Punch - Triple Dot by Martha Stewart
Holly - Recollections

I printed an extra set of the image and colored them and popped them up on top for some dimension and have you ever seen such cute birdies?
I hope this has put you in the Holiday Spirit like the Robins, made you smile and inspired you to come over and share with us at A Gem of a Challenge

Katie