Christmas Card Challenge - Day 30!!!

I made it!!!  I created a Christmas Card a day for 30 days.

Today's final prompt at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was to scraplift a card created by earlier in the challenge.  I scraplifted my friend Suzanne.  Here is her card from Day 3.

And here is my take....

This has been a fun challenge.  I am so glad I gave it a try.  Thanks so much for all of the wonderful comments throughout the month on my cards.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day29

I can't believe I have made it this far.  1 day to go.  Tonight was a little iffy.  We had training tonight, and when we got home the TV wasn't working.  So I had to deal with that first, then dinner.  Everything is working again and I managed to get my card done too.

The prompt today at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was Anything Goes.  I used the current sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

And here's my card....

It's a little busy.  I love this paper.  I am also entering this card into the current challenge at Delightful Sketches - Fancy and Frilly.

Thanks for looking.  Come back tomorrow for my last card for the month.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 28

Two more days to go....  Wow.  Today's prompt at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was Snow and Embossing.  How fun.  I chose a sketch to use again today.  I saw this sketch yesterday, and it kind of intimidated me.  But I gave it a try.  I'm not sure I like how the card turned out, but I'm hoping it will grow on me.  The sketch is from Unscripted Sketches....

The challenge at Jingle Belles this week is BINGO.  I love these type of challenges, so I wanted to give it a try.  Since I had to create a card with embossing, I chose the diagonal line - Embossing, Flowers, Bling.

And here's my card.  I knew I wanted to use the blue cardstock embossed with snowflakes.  I switched out the squares several times.  I probably should have included red squares and a red flower for a little pop.  I put crystal bling in the center of several snowflakes and on the dot of "j" on the sentiment.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Bling It On

Cute Card Thursday - Bling It Up

Thanks for looking....

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 27

Day 27.  I can't believe the month is almost over... and so will be the Christmas Card Challenge.  3 more cards after today.

Today's prompt at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was Coloring.  I don't do that very often.  Today I used a rubber stamp, instead of a digital image.

To create my card I used the current sketch at The Sweet Shop.  I thought it was perfect for what I had in mind.

And here's the result....

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:

Sentimental Sundays - Sewing or Faux Stitching  (Faux stitching around the image and its mat)
Craft Your Passion Challenges - Emboss It  (Dry embossed black cardstock strips)
Whoopsiedaisy Challenge - 2 Patterned Papers

Thanks for looking.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 24

It's Friday!!!  I have a rare weekend with nothing planned but training.  I HAVE to get my scrappin' room cleaned up.  It's so like a tornado went through there.

Today's prompt at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' for the Christmas Card Challenge is Anything Goes.  For some more inspiration, I followed the current sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy.

And here is my card....

I'm still having a hard time getting a good photo of my projects.  I hope to get a new set up created tomorrow.

Thanks for looking.  6 more days of this challenge.  I can't believe I made it this far.  

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 23

Oh what a challenge today!!  Today's prompt at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was to create a shaped card.  I can do shaped cards.  I did a circle card last week.  And I have a number of options on my cartridges.  But I wanted my card to be a little different.

I wanted the card to be in the shape of a character.  I found a Santa on my Christmas Cheer cartridge and I decided I would give that a try.  My goodness, it was not easy to get everything on there.  But it's done.

I even had a hard time taking the photo.  Maybe I will like it more in the morning.  I did this card on my own - no challenges.  Thanks for stopping by.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 22

I have made it to Day 22 of the  month-long Christmas card challenge.  It has been challenging and great fun, but I will need to take a break next month.  The prompt today at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was a recipe:

1 border punch

2 brads

3 patterned papers

I used a sketch to as a starting point.  Well actually I picked out 3 papers first, then the sketch fell into place.  I used this week's sketch at Unscripted Sketches.  Such a nice sketch...

This sketch is part of Unscripted Sketches monthly piggyback challenge.  The piggyback portion of the challenge was a color inspiration.  I didn't follow the piggyback challenge.  Didn't work for a Christmas card.

Thanks for looking.  Come back tomorrow to see my Day 23 card.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 21

I have my Day 21 card to share with you tonight.  The prompt at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' today was threads - use twine, ribbon, floss, etc.

I used a sketch tonight.  I used this week's sketch from Sentimental Sundays.  I so loved this sketch and everything came together quite quickly.

Sorry, but I'm not sure where I got this image.  It's not in my image files.  It's been sitting on my desk since the start of this card challenge.  I think the little guy worked perfectly for this card.

I was also inspired by the challenge at Forever Friends - Anything goes.

Thanks for stopping by.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 20

Day 20!!  Only 10 days left for the Scrappin'-n-Chattin' daily Christmas Card Challenge.  I am surprised I made it this far.  It sure has been challenging.  The prompt for today is 25 - used it on the card.

I found 3 sketches today that I liked, and I had a saved one from yesterday.  But I kind of went at this on my own today.  I did find some inspirational challenges to follow though.....  Here's my card...

For SnC's challenge, the little red tag says Dec. 25.

Paper Playtime's challenge is Polka Dots and a Sentiment.

Craft Your Passion's challenge is Power of Three  (use 3 of something - fussy cut presents)

Whoopsiedaisy Challenge this week is to use a Sentiment.

Thanks for looking.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 19

The prompt for the Christmas Card Challenge today at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was Anything goes.

To start my card, I chose a sketch that I found last night.  The sketch is from One Stop Craft Challenge.  It worked great for my card.

And here's my card....

I love this teddy bear, which is from Doodle Pantry.

So more challenges that inspired me;;;

Little Red Wagon - Dog Days of Summer  (use an animal)

4 Crafty Chicks - Circles, Circles and Circles

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Animals

Pile It One - Cuddly Critters

Thanks for looking.  It's 7:30pm here and it's about bedtime.  I ran 13 events in an agility trial today, so I'm pretty wiped out.  Stop by tomorrow for my Day 20 card....

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 18

Wow....  It's August 18th.  The 18th day of the Christmas card challenge.  The prompt today at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' was Sweets.  I'm sure I have several items that would have qualified for this challenge, but I used a border that I have had for a very long time.

I used a sketch for my card tonight.  I used the new sketch at The Sweet Stop.  There was also and extra challenge with the sketch - to use Die Cuts or Punches.

The Christmas cookie border and sentiment tag are actually cardstock die cuts.  But I also use used a border punch on the red and white cardstock I matted the border strip with.

I am also entering my card into the challenge at Allsorts.  The challenge is called Heavy Metal and it's to include metal on your project.  I used a silver, metal brad to secure the sentiment tag to the card.

Thanks for looking...

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 17

Today is Friday, Day 17 of the Christmas Card Challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin'.  The prompt today was very, very challenging.  The challenge was to use a circle, square and triangle on the card.

Tonight I didn't use a sketch.  I have wanted to do a shaped card.  So I cut a circle card from my Birthday Bash cartridge.  I also cut the associated tag, which is a scalloped circle.  Here's the card...

I am going to enter this card into this week's Fabulous Friday Challenge at Frosted Designs.  The challenge is  to use twine or ribbon.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 11

Good evening everyone.  I completed my Day 11 card for the month long challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' to create a Christmas card every day in August.  Today's prompt was Embossing, either wet or dry.

To create my card I used the new sketch at Unscripted Sketches.  It worked perfectly for what I was thinking.

I used 3 of my embossing folders on this card.  I also used nothing but scraps (except for the card base).

I also followed a couple of other challenge.  The new challenge at Just Us Girls is to use ribbon scraps.  I have a jar with small, leftover pieces of ribbon.  I found the see through white ribbon with white dots on it in there.  I scrunched it up and placed it in the center of the card.

And the last challenge for this card is this week's challenge at Allsorts.  The challenge is to use circles.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Check back tomorrow for Day 12.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 10

I got my 10th card done.  1/3 of the way through the challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin'.   The prompt today was Holly.

I  used this week's sketch at iSpy Sketches to create this card.

I love using banners and have been really wanting to do another card with some banners. 

I used a bunch of scraps that I have in my Christmas container to create this card.  I've also been itching to use the holly background paper and the holly leaves and brad.  

Thanks for looking.  Have a great weekend.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 4

Today is Day 4 of the month-long challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' to create a Christmas card a day.  I got a very late start on my card today, but I did get it done.

The prompt for today's card was to include an ornament and use a border punch.  I used the current sketch at Sketch N Stash to this card.

I used an adorable image from Squigglefly, Shy Bears, Ornament Bear.

I am entering this into a few other challenges:

The Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes
Critter Sketch Challenge - Anything Goes
Squigglefly Challenge - A saying, with a Squigglefly image
Whoopsiedaisy Challenge - Lots of layers

Thanks for looking.

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 3

Happy Friday everyone.  My week has not been too bad.  I got a lot done and without any real issues.  It was a pretty good week.

I want to share my Day 3 card.  The prompt today at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' is Anything Goes.  To create my card, I used this week's sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy.  It's been a while since I created cards, and I have really missed using these sketches.

And here's my card....

I have really missed participating in the challenges at Christmas Card Challenges.  I am entering this card there in their current challenge which is No Stamping.  The sentiment on the card is a part of the Echo Park paper collection.  I love the lights at the bottom of the area and am so glad that I also had the coordinating paper.

I am also entering the following challenges:

The Poodle Parlour - Anything Goes

Critter Sketch Challenge - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Scrap-Creations - Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenge - Day 1

I have decided to try to participate in the 30 Day Christmas Card Challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin'.  It will definitely be a challenge, but I really want to try.

The prompt for the 1st day was to include blue, red and white.  Pretty easy.  I really didn't have much time tonight, so my card is very simple.  But I was able to get one done.

I am going to enter this card in a few challenges:

The Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes
Critter Sketch Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Scrap-Creations - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking....