Christmas in June

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Just a quick post to show you the Christmas card I made for the Digistamps4Joy Christmas challenge. The freebie this month is: Santa's letter

I was planning a shaker card, but my time ran out!

Hope you like what I made - I'll add a sentiment when I decide who should get!

 

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Rene

Seeking the Star

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My card for the Digistamps4Joy Christmas challenge.

The image King 1 - Time to go was coloured with my pencils.
I used soft pastels to create the background on the image and card.

The red crown embellishment represent the star, the king they were seeking.

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Rene

Christmas in March!

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My card for the Digistamps4Joy Christmas Challenge!

Sort of almost late!

Did it in under 10 minutes, a record for me!!

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Rene

A 1st Christmas

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Another Christmas card for the Digistamps4Joy's Christmas Challenge!

I must be quite honest that when I received this little dragon, I was a bit stumped. I'm not really the dragon & dinosaur type, I don't know what to do with them. I printed him out and there he was lying amongst the other images that needed colouring.

Yes, I sort of ignored him. The time started running out and I realised I will have to just do it. I chose a green that I liked and started colouring. Initially I just filled the space, and then those cute eyes looked at me. I fell in love with this sweetie. No, I didn't change into a dragon lover, but this little one can stay around!

All the colouring was done with pencils and I added Diamond Stickles for some sparkle.

Image: Digistamps4Joy My 1st Christmas - received for entering the January Challenge


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Sew Thankful!

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My second card today was made for the challenge at Digistamps4Joy : #80 Stitching (real or faux)

 

 

I covered a card with polka dot paper (shiny wrapping paper!)

I cut 2 layers of cardstock (red & white) and added some faux stitching.

The sentiment was added at the same time - own handwriting.
I decided not to colour the fabulous Corset and Frills, but I did fussy cut it.

The stitching on the corset ties in with the theme so well!

 

I'm also adding my card to the Fab 'n' Funky Anything Goes Challenge.

 

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Rene

Vintage Woman

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The Women are Special challenge at Digistamps4Joy really inspired me.

With this card I'm using an image that I've had printed out for a long time. It is from a collage sheet by Retro Café Art - Parisian Beauties. I've used the one image of the lady holding a sheaf of flowers and an umbrella. I layered the image on peach card that was cut with a deckle scissors and then layered onto a textured (lined) card that was edged with white ink.

I stamped the wine card with white ink using Kaisercraft's Delicate lace. The framed image was added and it was all finished off with a double organza bow with a pearl centre.

The card was made in honour of all the special women that paved our way. Not just our mothers and grandmothers but all the incredible women that make us proud to say : I am woman, I am special, I am unique.

I'm linking my card to the following challenges:

The Sisterhood of Crafters - April Showers bring May Flowers (at least 1 flower)

Love to Create Challenge Blog - #65 Flower, Flowers, So Many Pretty Flowers

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You are special!

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I am combining 2 challenges in this post.
The first is Sketch #258 at Sketch Saturday.
The second and not the least is Challenge #66 Women are Special at Digistamps4Joy.

I've used Teardrops (for Boston) that was offered as a freebie in sympathy with the victims of the Boston Marathon Bomb blast. Real friends are there to share your laughs and your tears, and I've made this bright card to say thanks to all those special friends who brighten my live and share my laughs and tears. You are all special!!

Here is the sketch:

I hope that I have inspired you!

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Flowers for you!

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For my card I'm using the Tulip Basket by Digistamps4Joy to make my card for a special woman, a friend.

My card is caramel and square. I cut a panel of natural card stock a little bigger than the ATC size red panel. I punched 2 corners of both and layered them onto my base card.

I printed 2 images that I've coloured the same. The one image I've fussy cut and glued to a scrap of gold paper. This was fussy cut again and then fixed to the red layer. The top leaves of the flowers and the top of the bow was cut from the second image and 3-D'ed onto the main image with foam tape. My gelly Roll and some Stickles add a bit of glamour & bling.

 

Here is a close-up of the basket:

 

 

I'm sure my friend will love the basket of tulips that will not wilt!

I'm adding my card here: Digistamps4Joy Challenge #66 Women are Special

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Thanks a Million!

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An Attitude of Gratitude is the theme of the challenge at Digistamps4Joy South Africa.

I've used the Peacock , the first freebie of the relaunched company to create my card. My pencils did the colouring and I used some texture boards to create a natural foregound and background on the picture.

The background of the card was created by stamping 2nd & 3rd impressions in 3 colours and in a radiating pattern. The sentiment was then stamped in a darker blue directly on the card.

Blue and gold papers were used for matting and some gold thread adds a touch of bling.

Here is my card:

 
The peacock a little closer:

I hope you like my card!

Little Pink Witch

Another card for the Digistamps4Joy Challenge #29:

I used the cute little witch that was a bonus at the CDAC Progressive challenge. I decided to make her into a sweet little pink witch:

And here is a close-up:

Yes, the spider is pinkish too!

Friends Think Pink

Challenge #29 at Digistamps4Joy is Think pink for breast cancer awareness.

I used a Digistamp4joy Freebie to make my card:

I'm also adding my card to the following:
http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/pink-saturday-october-22-2011.html

Digistamps4Joy Challenge

Digistamps4Joy has a challenge : Swirls and Pearls

Here is my entry:

The glitter has not even dried when I took the photo, but my time is limited!

The image is from Digistamps4Joy.

I coloured it, layered it, and added the ribbons, roses & pearls.