CHNC Extra DT Inspiration...April 1, 2017

The beginning of the 4th month already?!  Time is flying by...yesterday I turned 46.  WTH!  I can't be on the downhill ride toward 50!  I am waaaay too immature to be this old...lol!  Anyhow, I got a lot of birthday wishes, at work, and on FB; and some nice gifts from friends and family.  Overall, it was a good day!  But onto the reason we are here...a Christmas card!  :)

 

 

AAAAAND, it being the beginning of a new month, that means you can find this card, and the cards made by my talented fellow DT members, over at the CHNC Extra challenge blog!  For my card, I used the retired Eggbert Winter image from Bugaboo, and I followed the current sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches:

 

 

The designer paper is from the Winter Whimsy 6x6 pad from "love Nicole", and all colored card stock is from Recollections.  Let's find some other challenges to add this to, shall we?

 

Challenges:

 

12 Months of Christmas Link Up #28:  ATG or optional "Ghosts of Christmas Past (vintage)" theme

Christmas Card challenges #9:  ATG or optional "Mittens" theme

CHNC #327:  ATG Christmas or optional "Funny" theme

Crimbo Crackers #129:  Snowflakes

Cutie Pie #109:  Dies and Digis

CHN Patterned Paper:  ATG using patterned paper

Catch the Bug:  ATG

Simon Wednesday:  ATG

Crafting with Friends #40:  ATG

Crafty Sentiments:  ATG

Outlawz Twisted Thursday:  ATG

Digi Choosday #13:  ATG

Love to Craft #9:  ATG

Di's Digi Designs:  Add some texture (Swiss Dots embossing folder on blue strip)

 

Well, that's it.  Man, it feels like it took me all day to complete this post, because it did!  That's what happens when life gets in the way, I guess.  Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to check out the DT creations, and join in the challenge yourself!  God Bless!  :)

 

~Marie~

 

 

How about some mid-month Christmas inspiration with CHNC Extra?

That's right, you read the title correctly.  I have made something to share for some mid-month inspiration at CHNC Extra.  I hardly EVER get anything done for that, as Hazel makes it optional, but this time, I thought I would be a little different and join in.

 

 

AND, to throw you off some more, I made not one but FOUR cards...HA HA!  So the story is, I had these journaling cards already cut out on my desk for a time when I wanted to create something while lacking some mojo.  That time had come.  So I grabbed these up, went back to the paper pad they came from to search out coordinating papers, and viola!  A little assembly line production procedures, and *BOOM*, 4 more Christmas cards done for the stash.  Incidentally, I lost the cover of the paper pad, but I'm pretty sure it's from MME.  Here are some individual card pics:

 

 

 

 

 

On the top card, I did cover the smaller sentiment area with a Spellbinders Label die and a Momenta sentiment.  All 4 journaling cards are backed by a kraft Spellbinders scalloped rectangle mat, and all card bases are kraft as well.  I used fun foam to add dimension behind the journaling panels.  *CAS love.*

 

Challenges:

 

12 Months of Christmas Link Up #27:  ATG, or optional Christmas Angels theme

Sparkles Christmas #74:  Use silver or gold (top card sentiment is embossed in gold)

Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  ATG

Christmas Card Challenges #8:  ATG or optional photo inspiration

CHNC #324:  ATG or optional Santa theme

Jingle Belles:  The Holly and the Ivy...aka Christmas foliage (see card #2)

CHN Patterned Paper for March:  ATG

Create and Inspire #60:  ATG or optional create and Easter gift

Cards in Envy:  Keep it Simple

 

 

Well, I suppose that's all for now.  I should probably get myself to bed...we had a snow day today, so I stayed up late last night watching Netflix.  Headed back to work tomorrow!  God Bless the rest of your week!

 

~Marie~

 

 

 

 

CHNC Extra March DT 2017 Post

It's Tuesday evening bloggers, how are you so far this week?  Things here are going about the same.  OT is still available at work, and I work it most days.  Today was the day for us to get our taxes done, so no OT today.  I'm trying to work as much as I can while it is still available.  But now onto my CHNC Extra DT Christmas card:

 

 

Poppi Xmas Stocking from Bugaboo is front and center on my card for this month, along with a lot of red!  The dp comes from an 8.5x11 paper set called Christmas from Recollections.  I used Spellbinders circle dies to cut and layer Poppi .  Colored with Spectrum Noir and Prismacolor markers.  Star Dust Stickles added to the white parts of the hat and stocking.

 

Challenges:

 

Christmas Card Challenges #7:  ATG or optional color challenge

CHNC #322:  ATG or optional recycle/upcycle theme

Merry Monday #237:  Shimmer and Sparkle

Winter Wonderland:  ATG

Digi Design:  Die Cuts and/or Punches

Digi Choosday #9:  ATG

Glitter and Sparkle #228:  ATG

Outlawz Paper Ala Mode:  ATG

Crafty Sentiments:  ATG

Simon Wednesday:  ATG

HIMCR #290:  Any Holiday

 

That's all I could find to fit my card into.  Don't forget to check out my teamies' creations, and join in the challenge yourselves!  Have a great rest of the week, and God Bless!

 

~Marie~

 

 

 

Gettin' Sketchy with Paper Play Sketches

Hello and Happy Friday, bloggers!  The weather here in PA today is GLORIOUS!  I don't know if the temps broke any records, but I'm sure we all have a bad case of Spring Fever right about now!  LOL!

 

In direct juxtaposition to today's weather, I have another Christmas card to share with you:

 

 

This one was inspired by the current Paper Play Sketches sketch:

 

 

I don't know what it is about these monochromatic cards I've been making lately, but this is another one for the stash!  I used my brand-spankin' new MFT Polar Bear Pals set for the ADORABLE bear.  Oh how I love this set! EEEEEEEEEE! Every card I saw on the internet made with this set just made me want it more!  I finally found an online store that had it in stock, so I snagged it up!  :)  The designer paper comes from the 12x12 Bright and Jolly pad from Recollections.  The colored card stock comes from the 12x12 Turquoise pad from Craft Smith.  I got a BUNCH of these paper pads at Michael's the last time we went, because they were 75% off.  Can't pass up a deal that good, and it's textured card stock to boot!  I didn't really have much of that before, so now I most certainly do...and in a rainbow of colors!

 

Along with Paper Play Sketches, I would also like to join in these challenges:

 

12 Months of Christmas Link Up #26:  ATG or optional "Holiday Humor" theme

ABC Christmas:  "C" for Creatures and/or "D" for Dimension

Winter Wonderland:  ATG, a tribute to the challenge creator, Eileen, who suddenly passed away in January

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper:  ATG with patterned paper

Simon Says Wednesday:  ATG

Hiding in my Craft Room #289:  Embossing (sentiment is heat embossed)

Word Art Wednesday #270-271:  ATG

Die Cuttin' Divas #305:  Animals (image cut with my Cameo)

Digi Choosday #8:  ATG

Penny's Paper Crafty #317:  ATG

Sweet Stampers #4:  Sentiment

Love to Craft #7:  ATG (2nd entry)

Di's Digi Challenge: Animal

 

Well, I guess that's it!  Hubby and I are headed out for some Chinese, so I'm gonna get this post linked up...Thanks for stopping by today, and God Bless!

 

~Marie~

 

 

CCAYR Mid-month Inspiration Post--Use Red and/or Pink and a heart

Wednesday evening greetings, blog readers!  We're headed down the slope to the weekend--YAY!  Friday can't get here fast enough for me!  The hubby and I are going out to dinner Friday evening, and after that...50 Shades Darker!  WOOHOO!  I read the books, and we saw the first movie, so I am READY to see the next installment on the big screen.  Jamie Dornan is easy on the eyes, I must say!

 

Anyhow...moving on to the reason for this post...another Christmas card for 2017!!!  Oh, and also it's my DT make for CCAYR.  ;)

 

 

In deciding what to make for this challenge, I rummaged thru my container of wood Christmas stamps, and found this forgotten gem!  I just love Fluffles!  The situations he ends up in...too funny!  I gave him some sparkle with Spectrum Noir clear sparkle pen for his festive little sweater, the red scalloped layer and both hearts.  The hearts are also coated with Glossy Accents.  The pink layer was embossed with the Snowflake Trim folder by Darice.  Simple and sweet little Christmas card, I'd say!

 

Challenges:

 

12 Months of Christmas Link Up #26:  ATG or optional "Holiday Humor" theme

ABC Christmas:  "C" for Creatures, "D" for Dimension (one or both choices)

Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  ATG Christmas (2nd entry)

Snowflake's Promise #37:  ATG or optional "Valentine's/Love" theme

Christmas Card Challenges #6:  ATG

CHNC #320:  ATG or optional "cute" theme ( I think this qualifies as cute!)

Animal Friends #47:  Use an animal and no patterned paper

Word Art Wednesday #270-271:  ATG

Die Cuttin Divas #304:  Valentine colors (red, pink and/or purple)

Crafting from the Heart #146:  ATG (2nd entry)

Digi Choosday #7:  ATG

Penny's Paper Crafty #316:  ATG

Sweet Stampers #4:  Add a sentiment

Love To Craft #7:  ATG (2nd entry)

 

Thanks for stopping by to see me!  I hope you enjoy the rest of your week, and the impending weekend. 

 

God Bless!

 

~Marie~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following a sketch again...

Hello, and happy Sunday evening!  I'm here really quickly to share a card I just finished to enter into the gallery at Paper Play Sketches:

 

 

Here is their current sketch:

 

 

This card is made just using the same piece of paper, except for the printed image panel.  The dual-sided designer paper came from the Love Nicole 12x12 "Let It Snow" paper pad.  I was so glad the paper had a solid color on the other side, because I couldn't find a color in my stash to match!  :)

 

Challenges:

 

Paper Play Sketches #34: use the sketch
12 Months of Christmas Link Up #26:  ATG or optional "holiday humor" theme
Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  ATG
Christmas with The Cuties #2:  Christmas Carols and Songs (Silent Night)
Christmas Card Challenges #6:  ATG
CHNC #320:  ATG or optional "cute" theme
Jingle Belles:  Let the Flakes fall where they may (snow, snowmen, etc.)
Merry Monday #235:  Snowmen
Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper:  ATG
Simon Says Wednesday:  Cute
Word Art Wednesday #268-269:  ATG
Crafting From The Heart #146:  ATG
Love To Craft #7:  ATG
The Outlawz Monday Greetings:  Music
Do-Al(l) Creative #2:  Winter Time

 

 

Thanks for stopping by tonight...I hope you all have a blessed week!

 

~Marie~

 

 

February 2017 CHNC Extra DT post

Oh my, how the time does fly!  It's a new month already, so that means it's time for me to share my February DT make for the CHNC Extra blog:

 

 

These little guys come offered together as one set, BUGSTB01 Snowman trio blocks, and they are so, so cute!  I used my Cameo to size and cut them with a white border, and also to make the colored mats for each image.  They were colored up with a combination of alcohol markers to match the adorable mitten patterned paper by Recollections.  I added some iridescent sequins, and the snow on all three images was covered with Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle pen (I swear!). 

 

Challenges:

 

Christmas Card Challenge #5:  ATG or word prompt "Snow"

CHNC #318:  ATG or optional "No Sentiment" theme

Crimbo Crackers #125:  Something Cute

January Rudolph Days:  ATG

February CHNC Patterned Paper:  ATG 

Simon Says Wednesday:  ATG

Word Art Wednesday #266-267:  ATG

The Outlawz Paper Ala Mode:  ATG

Digi Choosday #5:  ATG

Come and Get It:  3 or more layers

 

That's it for now...be sure to stop by all the DT members' blogs and check out what they have created for this month's challenge and leave them some love!  Also, don't forget about what you could win for participating...4 Bugaboo images!  :)

 

Thanks for stopping by, and God Bless!

 

~Marie~