Heat and Dry Embossing at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Poinsettia stamp from Just Rite
Poinsettia Die from Spellbinder
Cuttlebug embossing folder
Sentiment from Poinsettia stamp set


Challenges

http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/double-embossing.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-56-poinsettias.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-2014.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-extra-for-january-2014.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-festive-foliage.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/b-is-for-b-for-bare-essentials-thats.html

Turtle Valentine

Digi from Rick St. Dennis coloured with promarkers
Sentiment from TLC


A slightly quirky fun image for Valentines day


Challenges

http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-231theme.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/wk-3-digi-choosday-challenge-anything.html
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/anything-goes.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-305-so-sweet.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.no/2014/01/challenge-53-valentines-day-or-use_24.html
http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/2014/01/rcc89-love-birthdays-and-chicken-soup.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-200-all-about-words.html
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-191-lovey-dovey.html

Happy Birthday

Digi from Mo Manning coloured with promarkers
Sentiment from TLC
Papers Hot of the Press


There are several challenges looking for boy/male cards something I find quite difficult they usually mean few
embellishments and unless it is a C&S card I find it difficult. I was quite pleased with the way this one turned out though.


Challenges


http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-148.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/birthdays.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-203-for-boys.html
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/anything-goes.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-2-its-boy-thing.html
http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-218-lots-of-layers-wa-mo-image.html
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-203-one-for-boys-and.html
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/happy-birthday.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/wk-4-polkadoodles-challenge-anything.html
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-111-for-boys.html
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/in-stitches.html

Best Friends

Stamp from Lili of the Valley
Papers from Nitwit Collections and Maja Designs


Challenges


http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/girly-cards.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/a-dog-is-not-just-for-christmas.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/mim-175-with-bugaboo-stamps.html
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-190-more-than-3-layers.html
http://www.mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-231-all-about-love.html
http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/search/label/Challenge

Winter Wonderland

I haven't had a lot of spare time this past week but managed a few hours yesterday, it was a wet miserable day here so our plans for outside were abandoned.


Digi from Just Inklined
Sentiment from TLC

Challenges

http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-festive-foliage.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-extra-for-january-2014.html
http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/a-recipe.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-2014.html
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-196.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/mim-175-with-bugaboo-stamps.html

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Colour Challenge

Letters and tree cut using the Cricut machine

I think I need to buy a new camera I can't seem to get the focus right these days.


Challenge

http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-color-challenge.html

Winter Wonderland

Digi from Ginger Loft at Stitchy Bears Digis

Challenges

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-extra-for-january-2014.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-festive-foliage.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-2014.html
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-303-cold-frosty.html
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/ch-201-10th-jan-winter-wonderland_10.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/monochrome-challenge.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-105-monochromatic-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-159-winter-weather.html

Happy Birthday

Stamp from Penny Black coloured with promarkers
Sentiment a freebie


Although we probably have the best weather in the UK at the moment it is still cold here in N-E Scotland, we have some sunshine today but making this card with it's bright colours really cheered me up.


Challenges

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/anything-goes.html
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-60-anything-goes.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/mim-173-with-time-for-tea-designs.html
http://www.stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/sfc-184-anything-goes.html
http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Linky%20Party
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/ttcrd-challenge-january-7th-to-january.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-229-theme.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/digi-choosday-challengewk-1-anything.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-198-lets-celebrate.html
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-68-all-things-bright-and.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-201-add-bow.html
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/lets-celebrate.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/happy-5th-birthday-to-us-challenge-1.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-240-2nd-of-january-anything.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/teddy-bears.html

Sketch Challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Spellbinder Dies
Sentiment cut in Cricut
Ribbon and gems from stash


A simple card with no colouring I followed the holly embossing on the folder with three tiny sets of holly leaves and berries.

Challenges

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/christmas-card-challenges-6-no-coloring.html
http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/happy-2014-first-challenge-of-new-year.html
http://hollyjollychristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/ribbon-andor-lace.html

Happy Birthday

Image from the Graphics Fairy
Papers from Pion and Maja Designs
Calendar page from Far Far Hill Card is for my niece her birthday is in March


Challenges

http://craftingmusketeers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/welcome-to-challenge-9-grunge.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/happy-5th-birthday-to-us-challenge-1.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-240-2nd-of-january-anything.html
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/r157-very-vintage.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-240-free-easy.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/mim-173-with-time-for-tea-designs.html

Welcome Baby Boy

Paper from Joanna Sheen
Digi a freebie
Charm from local craft shop

The yellow isn't nearly as strong a shade in real life it's really soft.


Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/teddy-bears.html
http://ready-teddy-gochallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/new-beginnings.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/new-challenge-charming.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-1-challenge-anything-goes.html
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/dt-call-and-challenge-200-new-beginnings.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-240-free-easy.html
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/starting-over.html

Thank You

We all need thank you cards, especially at this time of year, I believe in showing my appreciation to those who have been kind to my family.

Digi from Rick St. Dennis colored with Promarkers
Tartan paper from Kameo cards

Iv'e just noticed my tartan paper looks faded along the top edge I promise it's not in real life I had terrible difficulty taking the photo due to the really dull weather.

Challenges


http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/tartan-or-check.html paper at least 2 yrs old
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-200-frame-it.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/digi-choosday-wk-11happy-new-year.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/ttcrd-challenge-december-31st-january-6.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/thank-you.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-240-2nd-of-january-anything.html
http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.co.uk/p/show-it-off-sunday.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/mim-172-with-meljens-designs.html
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-212-thank-you.html

Tartan

Stamp from Stampendous
Papers from Kameo Cards


Challenges

http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/tartan-or-check.html paper and vellum have been in my stash a long time.
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/digi-choosday-wk-11happy-new-year.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/mim-172-with-meljens-designs.html
http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.co.uk/p/show-it-off-sunday.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/

Fashionista

As different as you can get from the C&S cards Iv'e been making loads of embellishments.

Digi from Rick St. Dennis
 Papers from Prima Botanical collection
Sentiment from TLC


An added extra fashion item my youngest in full Highland Dress going to his School Christmas Dance

                                                          


Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/fashion-challenge.html
http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.co.uk/p/show-it-off-sunday.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/mim-172-with-meljens-designs.html
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-60-anything-goes.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/the-last-challenge-for-2013-so-we.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/week-238239-brownblueaqua.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/birthdays.html
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/c-is-for-colourful.html
http://www.stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/183-sketch.html

Forever Young at Heart

Digi from Mo Manning
Paper from Nitwit Collections
Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts


Challenges

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/colour-theme.html
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/anything-goes.html
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/last-challenge-of-year-anything-goes.html
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/w-for-whatever-you-wish.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/digi-choosday-wk-10anything.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-49-anything-goes.html
http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/2013/12/rcc88-anything-goes-and-announcement.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-301-anything-goes.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/the-last-challenge-for-2013-so-we.html
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-60-anything-goes.html
http://mymumscraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-challenge-13-love.html
http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.co.uk/p/show-it-off-sunday.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/mim-172-with-meljens-designs.html