I'm back! and I want to share with you the first Christmas card I've made this year. Because I donate a lot of cards to my local Senior Center, I usually start much earlier and do at least two cards per month until about April and then 2 cards or more per week after that all the way up to the middle of December. But this year, I just didn't get started.
So, it's a good thing that Catch the Bug (Bugaboo Stamps) has their week long, Christmas in July, daily challenges starting today. Today's theme is "Baby, It's Cold" and I did my best to make the card feel cold and icy despite the 105 temperatures predicted for today.
I colored with ProMarkers, added glitter to all the snowflakes, then die cut the image with a square die from Spellbinders. The image is framed with a die cut scrap in green CS (QuicKutz die.) The background paper (also a scrap) is embossed, glittered, and sparkles like an ice storm IRL. In the photo, the sparkle just looks gray so you can see that it's filled with flowers and leaves and butterflies. But when looking at the actual card, the sparkle is so overwhelming that it could be snowflakes so it works.
Challenges:
AAA Cards
Crafter's Castle
Crafty Gals Corner
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas
Di's Digi Designs
I {heart} ProMarkers
Ike's World
Mod Squad
Outlawz Festive Friday
Outlawz SAR
Sasayaki Glitter
Simon Says Stamp & Show
I'm going to do my best to play along in the Catch the Bug challenge each and every day this week so there may be days when I have more than one post. Tomorrow will be one of those and, if you have time, please be sure to stop by and check out both posts. One will have a fabulous "prize" attached to it which you could win just by leaving a comment. :-D Happy Crafting. NanaConnie
So, it's a good thing that Catch the Bug (Bugaboo Stamps) has their week long, Christmas in July, daily challenges starting today. Today's theme is "Baby, It's Cold" and I did my best to make the card feel cold and icy despite the 105 temperatures predicted for today.
Bugaboo Stamps image
I colored with ProMarkers, added glitter to all the snowflakes, then die cut the image with a square die from Spellbinders. The image is framed with a die cut scrap in green CS (QuicKutz die.) The background paper (also a scrap) is embossed, glittered, and sparkles like an ice storm IRL. In the photo, the sparkle just looks gray so you can see that it's filled with flowers and leaves and butterflies. But when looking at the actual card, the sparkle is so overwhelming that it could be snowflakes so it works.
Challenges:
AAA Cards
Crafter's Castle
Crafty Gals Corner
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas
Di's Digi Designs
I {heart} ProMarkers
Ike's World
Mod Squad
Outlawz Festive Friday
Outlawz SAR
Sasayaki Glitter
Simon Says Stamp & Show
I'm going to do my best to play along in the Catch the Bug challenge each and every day this week so there may be days when I have more than one post. Tomorrow will be one of those and, if you have time, please be sure to stop by and check out both posts. One will have a fabulous "prize" attached to it which you could win just by leaving a comment. :-D Happy Crafting. NanaConnie
21 comments:
CUTE card for the holidays. I need to step it up a little on my cards for Christmas too. Love the Bugaboo image.
So glad you're back and hope you had a good vacation. It's HOT here too! VERY hot! Ugh.
Lynn
105F OMG, you needed a frosty card to cool you down and this is fabulous Connie.
Faith
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Gorgeous card! I love your snowman (so cute) and all the sparkle. Thanks for sharing at AAA Cards challenges.
Very cute snowman. Thanks for sharing with us at AAA Cards.
This is really cute.
Very sweet card, thanks for playing along in our Christmas in July Challenges at Catch The Bug.
Your first post is darling, and I know the residents at the facility will enjoy your contribution to making their season merrier. LOVE the layout and the cute sentiment! Welcome back, and the header looks great! LOL hugs, de
Yep definitely looks chilly on your card! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
I think that white paper looks frosty cold and your card is adorable!!
Cute holiday card! I love the little snowman image! :)
Thank you for joining the Crafter’s Castle’s July Challenge! –Tasha ☺
Very pretty and so delicate, I love the glitter background. Thank you for joining Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
Gorgeous card...love the frame around the image!
Thanks for joining us in the Christmas in July event!
xxx Margreet (DT Catch the Bug)
Very pretty! love the frame!
Thanks for joining us in our Bugaboo Christmas in July event!
Smiles...Jodie (Bugaboo Stamps Owner)
Welcome back there lady! :) I just ADORE that sweet snowman image!! The snowy background looks perfect for him too! BTW: Love your new banner....too cute! LOL!! HUGS
Hi - great to see you back :-D That card is super cute and I love the crazy little snowman. Thank you for coming along to play at IKEsWORLD Challenges.
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Hiya Thank you for joining us at I 💖 Pro markers Challenge I adore your super cute make. Hugs from Sharon DT
Lovely creation!
Thanks for playing at I Love Promarkers Challenge.
Ileanaxx
The sentiment on this is magical thank you for participating at Ike's World Challenges
Such a cute and fun card for the holidays. Thank you for playing along with us at Crafty Gals Corner. Hope to see you again soon.
Hugs,
Lena ~ DT
Thank you so very much for joining our Saturday CIJ challenge @ Catch the Bug! I love your project. Good Luck!
Adorable! Thank you so much for participating this week at the Mod Squad Challenge
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