Northern Frost – A Merry Little Wish

Hi again!  Chasing a challenge deadline… This afternoon I am playing with Jingle Belles (#2609) with a Snow theme and Krafty Chicks (#820) for their Christmas week. Choosing the Color Dare (#702) Palette and the Freshly Made (#736) Sketch to bring my idea together. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to theContinue reading “Northern Frost – A Merry Little Wish”

Peace and Joy

Hi again!  A little Holiday Cheer for you today. The challenges: Over at Jingle Belles (#2609), the theme is related to Earth Day and to upcycle materials on hand.  As such, I went through my bins of bits and pieces left over from various projects. My design was influenced by Just Us Girls (#821) toContinue reading “Peace and Joy”

Retro Christmas Coffee Card

Welcome back!  It’s the weekend and here’s to hoping you will find some time to be creative! I have an interesting holiday card for you today.  Over at Jingle Belle’s (#2608), the theme is Vintage; Over at Inspired By (#383), the Café with the Retro Colors led me to Caffeinated Christmas (#52) and sharing withContinue reading “Retro Christmas Coffee Card”

Christmas Smiles and Love

Hi again!  Time for a little Christmas Whimsy Today I am playing with: Jingle Belles (#2607) with a theme of Whimsy; Critter Crazy (#109) always Animal related; and Can You Handle the Pressure (#260328) using Embossing Folders with a Kid Friendly twist. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adhered to the card base. Continue reading “Christmas Smiles and Love”

Christmas Greetings

Hi again!  Catching a few deadlines that snuck up on me…all Christmas related. Today I am playing with: Jingle Belles (#2606) with a theme of Three; Addicted to Stamps and More (#512) and Krafty Chicks (#811). I chose the TGIF (#568) Sketch, which I flipped to the horizontal position. Here is the result: Steps: AllContinue reading “Christmas Greetings”

Winter Scenes – The First Noel

Hi again!  Design Team Time for Facebook’s Case-ing Tuesday (#554).  Where we select cards from the Catalogs and remake them as we are inspired.  Today’s inspiration can be found on the front cover of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. My design was influenced by: Farm Quest Country Christmas (#29) for a rural winter sceneContinue reading “Winter Scenes – The First Noel”

Christmas Special Delivery

Hi again!  Design Team Time for Facebook’s Case-ing Tuesday (#552).  Where we select cards from the Catalogs and remake them as we are inspired.  Today’s card can be found on page 23 of the Jan – Apr Mini Catalog. Adding to my 2026 Holiday card collection, I chose to create a Christmas card and flippedContinue reading “Christmas Special Delivery”

To A Great Guy at Christmas – Nature’s Symphony

I’m back.  Chasing another deadline.  This time for Jingle Belles (#2602) to create with Something Old and Something New. My design decisions were influenced by Double Trouble (#208) with 3 Colors (Blue, Green and Orange), 2 Images (Popped Up Creatures) and 1 Sentiment, add a Penguin and use the Try Sketch on Tuesday (#687) Layout.Continue reading “To A Great Guy at Christmas – Nature’s Symphony”

Holiday Delight – Joyful Tidings

Welcome back!  Almost mid-month and the Holiday Blog Challenges continue, getting you ready for the 2026 Christmas season. So, today, I am playing with: Jingle Belles (#2601) to reuse or repurpose Gift Wrapping for creating a card and Krafty Chicks (#802) for their Christmas theme. I chose the colors suggested by Color Hues (#124) andContinue reading “Holiday Delight – Joyful Tidings”

Swirling Snow – Brightest Glow

Welcome back!  It’s already Wednesday…and deadlines are here again. Several winter themes abound: Jingle Belles (#2524) for the annual Banner Case; Cupcake Inspirations (#632) Let it Snow; Four Seasons (December) and Park Hopping – My Happy Place (December) Winter in a Theme Park. Bringing my ideas together with the Freshly Made (#715) Sketch.   HereContinue reading “Swirling Snow – Brightest Glow”