Christmas Card - Week 12

This is the 12th week for making cards on the FaceBook Group, Only Christmas Cards/Projects.   This is their challenge for the year of 2016. My card for this week.  I hope you're not getting tired of seeing a Christmas card per week.

Card Supplies:
4.25 X 5.5" Card Base
All the cuts for this card are from Winter Wonderland cartridge except the Bow.  It is from Splendid Soiree.  I flattened the snowflake background and the Peace in Cricut Design Space and made them print then cut. I cut the other images with paper from my stash.  I love how this card turned out.

Thank you for visiting with me today.  It's a rainy, gloomy day so it's a good day for crafting.  

God Bless You!!!  Peggy

Challenges for t his card:
ABC Christmas Challenge - 2W, Christmas -  'G' is for Green or Gold (Week 1 of 2)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - M, 2E, must be Winter Holiday (March) - Cute Christmas (Week 4 of 4)
Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #123 Use DIe-Cuts/Punches (Week 1 of 2 )
Fab 'n' Funky - W,1E, C10 - #298  Christmas
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #79 Always Anything Goes
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge 2W, 2E, C10, Must be Christmas - #68 - Use Your Stash (Week 2)
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Christmas Card - Week #11

This is the 11th week for making cards on the FaceBook Group, Only Christmas Cards/Projects.   This is their challenge for the year of 2016. My card for this week.

I took one of the cards I made from patterned paper and added some glittery and foiled paper for the candles.  I cut out some Cricut holly and added to the bottom.  Very simple and easy.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a blessed week.

God Bless You!!! Peggy

Challenges for this card:
613 Avenue Create - W, 3E, Any Craft Accepted - #168 Anything goes with optional twist: There is no optional twist, so let your muse run wild!
Hiding in my Craft Room W,1E  any holiday
2 Creative Chicks (M, P1) #8 Anything Goes
Connie Can Crop (M, P2/3, E2) #44 Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Make a Card
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra (M, P1) Anything goes as long as it is Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) Anything goes with Patterned Paper

HALLELUJAH! HE IS RISEN

I am so thankful for Jesus' death and resurrection.  Because of Him, we can have freedom from our sins.  We can look forward to eternal life with Him when our race is over.  This makes me so happy.  Let's not forget what Easter is all about.  HALLELUJAH!!  He is Risen.  

God Bless You!!!!  Peggy

Birthday Card From My Stash

I mentioned yesterday I have been going through all the "stuff" in my craft room.  I was throwing paper in a box to go to a school or Goodwill.  Some stacks were thick and sturdy enough to cut cards out of, so I strategically cut cards from some one-sided patterned paper.  I really love that the background of the card is already there and the back of the card is decorative too. This card is made with one of those cut from  patterned paper.

Card Directions:
I took the card I cut from patterned paper. 10X7".

 This is the front after being folded.

This is the back.  See how pretty it is.  Much better than just getting a plain white back.

Then I took a piece of white Vellum - 10X7", folded in half so it is 5X7".  I placed it inside an Anna Griffin Cuttlebug folder and ran it through my Cut n Boss.  The design will be on both sides of the vellum card.

I ran a strip of adhesive down the folded side of the blue card, then placed it inside of the vellum card.  The adhesive will hold it in place.  No need to do the back, just the front fold.

I die cut two butterflies.

I added the butterflies and a sentiment to the front of the card.  Now you have a beautiful and elegant card using your stash.  

Thank you for stopping by today.  I really enjoyed making this card.  I saw the idea of using the vellum on an Anna Griffin video.  It really perks up a card.  Let me know if you try this.  Until later,

God Bless You!!!  Peggy 

Challenges for this card:
Crafting By Designs - W,F, 3E  3 or More Layers
Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - Happy Birthday
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #78 Always Anything Goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #361 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 2)
Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E, C10 - (Week 2) Birthday
Our Crafty Corner - M, First Monday, E3 - (March) Always Anything Goes

Mod Squad Challenge - Spring Time

Today is my day to host the Mod Squad Challenge along with Lisa Babitz.  We have 2 lovely sponsors, Kat Scrappiness and Sparkle n Sprinkle,  along with 2 great prizes.  So you will want to enter.  You may enter as many as 3 times.

Our theme For this week is "Spring Time."  I love how the flowers and trees start to bloom, the birds appear and everything just comes alive.  I'm not fond of the pollen, though.  This is my card for the challenge.

Card Supplies:
5X7" Card Base-  I have been cleaning out my craft room and I found some paper that I thought would make some pretty cards.  It was one-sided patterned paper so the side without the pattern is perfect for the inside of the card.  The back also has a pattern on it which makes it more interesting.  This is one of them.
Image - Spring Florals Set from Sparkle n Shine.  This set has several lovely flowers in it.  I'm sure I'll be using more of them, but I thought these Hydrangeas were perfect for this project.  I cut them at various sizes and stacked them with foam adhesives.
Stickles added to the flowers and leaves for some sparkle and shine.
Butterflies and bird are Martha Stewart punches.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you will visit our challenge and enter.  

God Bless You!!! Peggy

Challenges for this card:
Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #12 - Flower Frenzy
Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3, project must have bow - (March) Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Spring is in the Air
The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (Week 2) Flowers
My Time to Craft 2W (W2)flowers

Christmas Card Week #10 - Merry & Bright

This is the 10th week for making cards on the FaceBook Group, Only Christmas Cards/Projects.   This is their challenge for the year of 2016. My card for this week.

This card is a Make It Now Project in Cricut Design Space (Cricut Access).  It utilizes the writing feature of the Explore plus it cuts like a dream.  I made another card with green writing.  It is designed by Rob & Bob and it costs $1.99.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today.  I hope your Monday is filled with Peace and Love.

God Bless You!!!  Peggy

Challenges for this card:
Christmas Card Challenges - W, must be Christmas / Winter - TBA  #15 Anything GoesLil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun) E3 #30 Anything Goes  (W1 of 2)
Robyn`s Fetish - W - #308 Square or Rectangle Cards
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W,must be Christmas  cute or anything ChristmasSimply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 25 (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes

New Release Sunday at Digistamps4Joy

Digistamps4Joy has new releases every 2 weeks.  Today heralds one of those releases.  Be sure to swing by the store to look at all the images for sale.  The new releases will be featured on the DS4J blog.  The image I chose is named Juice Break designed by JenLee.

Card Supplies:
7X5" Card Base
Image:  Juice Break by Jenlee.  I merged this cute little image with a garden image I had.  I thought he looked sweet sitting in the midst of it.
Images colored with Promarkers.

Thank you for visiting with us today.  My prayer is that we all will have a wonderful Sunday, filled with the Love of God.

God Bless You!!! Peggy

Challenges for this card:
Crafty Friends Challenge 2W,(W2) anything goes
My Sheri Crafts 2W (W2) spring fever 
My Time to Craft 2W (W2)flowers
Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 190 - Spring
Digitally Sweet - M, Digital images/projects - (Does not have to be 100% digital.) - No. 148 - March - Spring is in the Air
Polkadoodles - W, C10 – No.11 - Spring Colors
Simply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 25 (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes

Fluffy Bestie and Friend

I'm loving the sweet "Fluffy Besties" by Sherri Baldy.  I enjoyed coloring this one with her little dog.  She looks like she's trying to find someone to have a cup of coffee with.  teehee.

Card Supplies:
5"X5" Card Base
Background Paper is from my stash (and what a stash I have)
Image - IMG 051-New Fluffy Bestie by Sherri Baldy
Image colored with Promarkers
Ribbon
Rose Charm

Thank you for visiting with me today.  I love comments when they are made.

God Bless You!!!  Peggy

Challenges for this card:

Clear It Out 2W, 3E, Must use stash item - Challenge Theme: Anything Goes Stash: Patterned paper older than 1 year (week 2)

Paper Minutes W - #426 - Dogs

Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes

My Besties Aussie Challenge - M, 1E, F, SIR - (March) Anything My Besties Goes /Lace & Ribbon

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Anything goes with option of Ribbon or Lace

DS4J Progressive Freebie Challenge

The Digistamps 4 Joy Group on FaceBook has started a monthly Progressive Freebie Challenge.  What this means is, you can download the free image this month, make a project with it, post it on DS4J Group.  Then you will be sent the next month image free.  You have the rest of the month to get a project made.  The image can be found here.  Here is my card with it.

Card Supplies:
Card is from Anna's Garden Cards & Embellishments cartridge.
Image - Butterfly freebie from Digitalstamps4Joy.
Promarkers - used to color image
Liquid Glass to cover butterfly
Blue Gems

Thank you for joining us today.  I'll be looking for your projects.

God Bless You!!!!!  Peggy 

Challenges for this card:
Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
Retarte 2W, E3 - #72 - Anything Goes (Week 2)
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
Critters and Creatures - M - (March) Always Anything Goes with a Critter/Creature
Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Anything Goes

Digistamps4Joy March Challenge - Add An Animal

We are mid-point through the March challenge at Digistamps4Joy.  The theme is always Anything Goes with a twist. The twist this month is "add a tag".  The design team has created some lovely projects to inspire you.  The top prize - DT's choice - is $10 worth of digis from the  store. One randomly chosen winner will win 2 

digis of your choice from the store. 

This is my card.  The story behind this card is this:  My sister had surgery on her left hand (paw) last Friday.  When I called to ask her how she was doing she told me they had dressed her arm with purple bandages.  When I saw this little image, I knew it would be perfect for a card from her.  She loves my little dog, Max, so I tried to color the dog to look like him.  Amazingly his left arm is hurt too, so he got purple bandages.  The bow on the card is actually a strip of gauze bandage.  Cute, huh?  Now I hope she is being good and staying off the computer so she won't see this card before she gets it in the mail.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit today.  Please visit our challenge and join in the fun.  

God Bless You!!! Peggy

Challenges for this card:

Colour Your World with Lucy Sunshine - 2W, F, E3, (no pre-colored images) Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Creative Fingers -  2W , 3E, No totally digital projects - No.104 - (W2 of 2) Anything GoesCraft Rocket Challenges 2W,3E #10 Feathers &/or Fur (W2 of 2) 

Cute Card Thursday W,C5 #416 Lace Or Ribbon

Hannah & Friends 2W  Stamped Animal/Person #243 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Birthday Card for Sister-in-law

Friday, I mentioned my nephew and his Mom have birthdays this week.  I posted his card yesterday and now it's time to post her's.  She has an interesting and pretty name.  I don't think I've ever heard of anyone with name of Malava but her.  This is her card. I hope she likes it.

Card Supplies:
5.5" Square Card Base
Image - One of Sherri Baldy's "Fluffy Besties".  This is a new series of digistamps Sherri has produced.  I like them because they represent the people who are not pencil thin.  Plus, they're easier to color.  Her name is Fluffy Franny.  She can be found here.
Image - Colored with Promarkers.
Flowers of your choice
Punched Butterflies with stickles added as body.
Doily

Thank you for visiting today.  If you enjoyed your visit, please leave me a comment.  

God Bless You!!!!  Peggy 

Challenges for this card:
4 Crafty Chicks W #289 7 Layers
Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #17 Woman or Women (W2 of 2)
Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations 2W,3E Always Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E - Use Dies and/or Punches (Week 1 of 2) 

Christmas Card - Week #9 - 3D Nativity Card

This is the 9th week for making cards on the FaceBook Group, Only Christmas Cards/Projects.   This is their challenge for the year of 2016. My card for this week.

This is the inside of the card.

This is the front of the card.  

This card is made entirely from a file from the Silhouette Design Store using my Cameo.  If I make it again, I will use a different paper for the inside.  I used a gold shimmer paper which had a white center and it kept coming apart on the center fold.  I think maybe a solid core paper will be more durable.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I would love to see your beautiful Christmas cards.  I know it's a little early but I'm hoping not to be in a rush come time to mail them.

God Bless You!!! Peggy 

Challenges for this card:

Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W1 of 2) Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 25 (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes

Moving along with the Times 2W,3E #15 Purple Haze (W2 of 2)

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra (M, P1) Anything goes as long as it is Christmas

Scrap N' Challenge (M, P15) Anything Goes

Silhouette Challenges (M,P1,E3,SIR) #35 Anything Goes Using Silhouette

The Sisters of Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes