Hello All ...
I'm busy this week prepping for our annual neighborhood party (just around 35 people lol) but decided to sit down for a few minutes and create something to share on my blog other than scheduled DT projects. I also spotted a few challenges I thought would be fun to join . Those challenges are:
Try Stampin' on Tuesday ... here's the sketch I used as my starting point . . .
And also, wanted to join in the fun over at Use Your Stuff as this is their last challenge. Sadly, so many blog challenges are closing but I totally understand! But happy to report that Diane & I have no intention of closing any of our EIGHT challenge blogs as long as you crafters continue to support us and play along.
Over on Use Your Stuff, they are collaborating with Double Trouble for some extra fun.
The Use Your Stuff portion of the challenge is to 'Wrap It Up'
and Double Trouble is 'Die-cember'.
My wrap it up portion as you can see is to use red/white bakers twine and the die portion is that I've used a tag from the Sue Wilson 'Frames & Tags Stitched Flags' die set (CED4317) as well as framed my image using one of the Memory Box 'Wrapped Stitch Frames' (#30117). My background paper w/image came from a new to me Echo Park paper pack called 'White Christmas'.
More Challenges to Share in. . .
Creative Knockouts Challenge #510 - Snow Much Fun
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #249 - Dots and/or Stripes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Use Craft Dies
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #153 - ATG Christmas
I hope you find some time during this busy holiday season to take a little ME TIME and create something fun ... then of course share it with others as we all know we are inspired by each others creations!
Well that's it for today ... back to cleaning ... more party prep tomorrow (baking actually lol).
Have a great day and weekend ahead!
As always . . .
What?!? Time to make a card that's not for one of your challenges? LOL Glad you are playing along at Double Trouble instead, wonderful image and love the red/white twine on the black background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dar, such a striking image!! You certainly are putting all that Echo Park paper to good use.
ReplyDeletelovely image and I like the way you did the twine, have fun with the neighbors!
ReplyDeleteDarlene, what a great Christmas card! I love how you used the pattern papers to create such a stunning card!! Thank you so much for joining both TSOT and Double Trouble to share your creativity!!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful and so festive! The colors are so vibrant and love the baubles! Thanks for sharing with us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh - this is pretty - love the ornaments! Thanks for sharing with us at both TSOT and Double Trouble :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation! Thanks for joining us for our "Dots and/or Stripes" challenge at Crafty Gals Corner!
ReplyDeleteJust love the image of black background, very beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLoving the pop of the bold and red ornaments against the black background... beautiful card. Thank you for sharing your card with us at Double Trouble and Wrapping It Up with Use your Stuff. Happy Holiday Seasons!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Darlene! The colors are striking and your sketch interpretation is spot-on. Thank you for joining the challenge fun at TSOT #636. - Melanie R.
ReplyDeleteLove the bold color and beautiful ornaments and that font for NOEL is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing at TSOT.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Darlene! I love the contrast. Still hoping things ease off here so I can enjoy my crafty time more.
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