Crafty Secrets DT challenge & Linky Party

WOW!  Is it Monday again already?

And since it's the 1st Monday of the month, that means it's time for a new Linky Party at Crafty Secrets.  What does that mean you ask!  Well ... not only does the Crafty Secrets Design Team share their projects by linking on the post on the Heartwarming Vintage blog, but it's open for anyone to link there also. All you have to do is create a project, card, layout, home deco project or anything you want using a Crafty Secrets product, post it on your blog (gallery, etc) and link up on the Heartwarming Vintage blog.  You may be the $50.00 random.org winner, but everyone who plays will receive a $5.00 Gift Certificate they can use in our www.craftyvintagegirl.com

Over on the blog Sandy has been sharing all the amazing Christmas papers, image, stamps they have been putting together and I mean to tell you there are a TON of BEAUTIFUL things to create with!  I will share links at the end of this post where you can go to check them all out!

 This first card was created using the Retro Christmas Images & Ephemera.

The main focus of this card was created using THREE images which were brought into Word to create this little scene.  First I entered the 'Retro Frame Window' into a Word document ... next I entered the 'Retro Tree' and placed it behind the window frame and lastly I entered the 'Retro Word Merry Christmas' file in the front as my sentiment.  (Remember, these are all digital files and so easy to manipulate and resize to create a scene such as this.) The background paper, candy cane & buttons are also from this Retro Christmas downloadable set.  I have done a little fussy cutting on the buttons and popped up the candy cane for added dimension.  White satin ribbon was added to the bottom of the card and White Liquid Applique was used on the snow for even more dimension.  I LOVE how this card came together ... really easy, but looks like it took a lot of time!

Here's a close-up of the 'liquid applique snow' . . .

 

Would you like to see another?

 The creation uses a combination of images from both the VINTAGE CHRISTMAS Images & Ephemera and the RETRO CHRISTMAS Images & Ephemera sets.

I've used the same background paper as the 1st card and the other files I have used on this card are:

Retro Holly

Retro Jewel Star

Vintage Holly Music

Vintage Snow Angel Boy

Vintage Snow Angel Girl

First I brought the Holly Music file into a Word document then overlayed the Vintage Snow Angel Boy & Girl.  That created the FOCUS image for my card.  Next I printed out the Jewel Stars and Holly ... a little fussy cutting, placement on the background and VIOLA!   I did add White Liquid Applique to the trim on the angels coats and Crystal Effects to the Jewel Stars for added sparkle & dimension.

Here's a close up of the detail . . .

Please be sure to pop over to my team mates blogs and check out the fabulous inspiration they have to share with you today!  And remember ... Our Linky Party will run all week. 
  Vicki Chrisman
Michele Kovack
Melissa Bove
Rebekah Fairies  

I do have another project to share with you but so as not to overwhelm you with this posting, I will be back later in the day with that project.  Here's a sneak peek ...

Now it's your turn to share your Crafty Secrets/Heartwarming Vintage creations with us!  You say you don't have any of these products yet ... OH DEAR!  Well here are the links I promised where you can check them out and make your purchases:

Our Websites, Gallery, Store

• Our New CraftyVintageGirl Store!
• CraftySecrets.com
• Our ETSY Store
• Our Shopatron Store
• Join Us On Facebook

  For those of you who already have some of these fabulous products, I hope you will dig out your Crafty Secrets supplies and create something or find a past favorite sample you want to share and post it here this week!  Looking forward to seeing your creations and promise to be back later with another goodie to share!  If I get the tree decorated in time, I'll do a step-by-step tutorial for you!  Cross your fingers!  LOL!

Here are a few other qualifying challenges I'd like to enter these creations into:
ABC Challenge - Holiday Cards with Bling (card #2)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes
 Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Winter (card #2)
Lady Anne's Challenge - Anything Goes
The Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes
Creative Stamp Friends - Xmas (card #1)
Critter Sketch Challenge Blog - Christmas Anything Goes
 Hooked on Crafts Challenge - Christmas
 House of Gilli - Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations - Christmas 
My Craft Spot - Merry Christmas
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner - Anything Christmas 
UnstampaBelles - Christmas (no stamps)

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you've found inspiration in my work!

As always . . .