Gift box - TMS #281

Happy Tuesday to you!!  While it's almost time for Christmas, it really is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

This week we don't have a sketch for you.  :-O  Are you shocked?  I am!  LOL 
This week is our Annual "Anything Goes" Challenge.  That means you can create anything you want to share with us!!  Also, this challenge will last for 2 weeks.  That's right, you'll have until Sunday, Jan 4, to create something wonderful to share with us!

I've made a gift box.  I'm going to put a picture of my  husband's present in it.  [Why a pic?  Because the actual item is not yet available.  :/ ]  

This was really fun to make!  The instructions can be found in THIS POST at Crescent Stampin'.   I left off the handle, but made the box using the instructions there.  My base is Cutmates CS.  I used Neenah Desert Storm CS, Paper Studio Kraft Christmas DP.  The image is FTHS December Stamp of the Month image... Christmas Spirit Birdbrain.  So cute!  
I wrapped the box with burlap, cut the image with Spellbinders, added a  Sweet n Sassy die cut snowflake, and a brad.
I loved last week's sketch so much that I used it as inspiration for my decorated panel...

On the lid, I added an EK Success punched snowflake, a large brad, and the sentiment.

 

Our very own Melissa is sponsoring this week with a gift card or shopping voucher.  To where is a surprise, but I guarantee that it will be something you'll love!!

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!  It's my prayer that you know the Christ of CHRISTmas as you own personal Lord and Saviour!!  

Challenges...

FTHS Dec Stamp of the Month Challenge - must use this image

Die Cut Divas Dec Challenge - snow and Christmas/Holidays 

Bearly Mine Dec Challenge - Christmas anything but a card

Sentimental Sundays #238 - anything but a card

Pile It On #49 - anything goes Christmas/Holidays

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 
 

Boo-boo Birdie

I hope you've not injured yourself recently, but if you have fallen and bonked your head and broken your leg, here's a card for you! :)

My image is Doodle Pantry's Boo-boo Birdie & Ants.  It is cut out with Spellbinders Labels 8, DP is Authentique "Journey."  The ribbon is from my stash, and I put adhesive mosaic squares in the corners.

Challenges...
Clear It Out - colour challenge...blues
Paper Pretties PWC295 - texture (ribbon and mosaic "tiles")
Bearly Mine #118 - Colour inspiration (the blue shutters inspired me!)
Word Art Wednesday #117  - anything goes (Scripture or uplifting sentiment)

This is short and sweet because I am busy working on projects for our Valentine Dinner.  I'll share when I'm done. :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Warm hugs & cocoa wishes - TMS #229

We finally got some snow over the weekend!!!  It's so beautiful!!  Now we'll just need to find the time to go skiing! 

Today is Tuesday and that means it's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches #229.  Please check out the DT's creations, then play along with us for a chance to win!!

Our family are all excited about the snow and the fact that winter is finally coming because all fall, our weather has been going back and forth between "normal" and "unseasonably warm" or "unseasonably cold."   Weird!  But as soon as the temperature even begins to drop, my youngest daughter wants hot chocolate!   I've never been much of a fan (I can hear you all gasping!) but I do enjoy some after being out in the cold.  With my DD in mind, I made this card...

 

I love the polka dot paper!!  It even sparkles..

Here's the great sketch we are playing with this week...

Our sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!!  Plan along for your chance to win!!

My image is Cookie Warms the Heart digital stamp with a sentiment from Hot Cocoa Sentiments digital stamp. Both are from Sweet 'n Sassy. Cookie is colored with my Spectrum Noir markers.  The DP is Recollections "O Christmas Tree."  I used Fiskars Threading Water border punch and hand cut the banner.

I'm submitting it to these challenges...
Merry Monday #88 - use an animal
Bearly Mine #117 - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Angela

Bonnie  

Jenee

Jessi
Kris

Melissa

Make yourself a cup of cocoa,  gather your supplies, and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Merry Christmas, "Deer"!!

19 Days and Counting!  :)   In years past, I have tried to be making CHRISTmas cards all through the year, but this year I did not do well with that at all!!  So I decided to cheat... we are sending picture cards to most people and the cards I did make will go to a special few.  

 

This card was inspired by this one I saw on Pinterest.  Mine falls far short of that beauty, but I like it anyway.  I think mine is more on the masculine side.  Better ribbon and cord would help.  Next time!

I used Holiday Deer SVG Cuts from Doodle Pantry.  I just used the cut, but these SVG's work with Holly Stag and Merry Deer.  I just have a Cricut E so print and cut is too much work.  :/

The gold cardstock is from a 12x12 DCWV "Metallic" that I've had forever!  It is the same paper for the bottom panel and the deer but I guess the angle of the light on the card makes it look different.
I used up some scraps of ribbon and cord.  The sentiment is from My Craft Spot "Joy to the World" and is heat embossed with gold.  I tried something I read recently (can't remember where).  They suggested using the heat gun under the paper for a smoother "melting" of the embossing powder.  I don't heat emboss as much as I dry emboss, so I'm not sure it make a huge difference but it does look nice up close.

Challenges...
Cards for men 24 - anything goes
Digi Sketch Challenge - sketch and/or theme: Christmas
My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #120 - sparkle & shine
Paper Playtime #24 - anything goes
Bearly Mine #115 - Christmas sentiment
Clear It Out - anything goes
Terrific Tuesday - Tinsel time: use silver or gold

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Western notes

Happy Hump Day!!  It cracks me up that this phrase has become so popular lately (or unpopular, depending on who you are!) -- it's been around for years!

Anyway, I'm glad you stopped by today.  I have a set of note cards for my daughter's friend.  She loves all things western!!  (Not sure what she'll think of the outhouse, though! :)

 

These all are made using Doodle Pantry's Western Combo Kit.  **check out below for info - this is on sale!!!**  This has these images already combined and colored.  I've had them printed for awhile and just got the cards made today.

My DP for all of them is DCWV "The Linen Door" which I got discounted at ACMoore last week. :)  On this one, I used CB Distressed Stripes embossing folder,  Spellbinders Labels 15, burlap ribbon, TH walnut stain distress ink, a SU button tied with a thread I took from the ribbon.  (I'm out of twine.)

I'm submitting this card to these challenges...
Fetch a Sketch #61 - sketch
Paper Playtime #21 - ribbons and buttons

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I'm submitting this card to...

Bearly Mine #109 - sketch

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The challenge for this card is...

Digi Sketch Challenge - 1,2,3 and sketch (I used 1 embossing folder, 2 Spellbinders - circles and scalloped circles, and 3 DPs)

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My  last card...

I didn't find any challenges to inspire me on this one.  It's all my own little creation! :)

Now for the good news...  If you like western images... hop on over to Doodle Pantry!!  Today, Oct 23, until Sun, Oct 27, ALL western images are on sale 30% off!!    This is in "celebration" of the anniversary of the infamous shootout at the OK corral in Tombstone, AZ on Oct 26, 1881!  Laurie's husband really likes that, so she is having a sale!  I think it's cool... I was in Tombstone just last month!! 

Thanks for stopping by!!