Winter Luminaria

 

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #2.  This week we have a “Winter Theme” with a wonderful sponsor, Meljen’s Designs.  The challenge will run from February 17th thru March 2nd.  Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win a fabulous challenge prize offered by Meljen’s Designs or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win one of the 2 monthly sponsors, The Cutting Cafe and Stamps Alive!

Sponsor Blurb:  Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family.  Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images.

Prize:  Four Digi images of their choice.

Recipe:

Digital Images:  Penguins Skating Buddy and Snow Bunny from Meljen’s Designs (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Template:  Luminaria from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks:  Blue (Colorbok – Pearescent), Vellum (TAC) and Snowflake prints (K&Company – Let It Snow!).

Punches:  Fiskars Lace Border, MS Snowflake, MS Branch and EK Success Retro Flower Power.

Inks:  Sakura Stardust Gelly Pen (Swirls, heart, ice skate blades on Penguin and cheeks on Penguin and Bunny images) and Dark Blue Gelly Pen (Buttons on Bunny’s coat).

Embellishments:  Battery Operated Tea Light, White Fun Flock (Fur on Bunny’s hat and tail), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (Snow on Bunny image), Glossy Accents (Eyes, noses and cheeks on Penguin and Bunny images), Silver Jump Rings, Silver Snowflake charm, Olive Rhinestones and 5/8” Apple Shimmer Satin Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Kym

Valentine’s Conversation Boxes

Happy Valentine’s Day!

These Conversation Boxes were created for Aiden’s teachers.

Recipe:

Template:  Conversation Box template from The Cutting Cafe.

Digital Image:  Heart Circle (Fun with Valentine’s Day file) from The Cutting Cafe.

Sentiment:  Valentine’s Day Tag (Fun with Valentine’s Day file) from The Cutting Cafe.

Digital Card Stock:  Light Brown, Light Pink and White Conversation Hearts Background (Words of Love Colored Set file) from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stock:  Pink and Green (Value Pack – Botanical Garden) and Kraft (MS).

Punches:  MS Lace Scallop Heart Border punch, MS Doily Lace Border punch, EK Success Small Daisy punch, MS Branch punch and Marvy 1.5” Scallop Circle punch.

Inks:  Sakura Stardust, Red Star and Pink Gelly Pens (hearts on tag).

Flowers:  Each heart is cut from the Conversation Hearts Background digital card stock and popped up with Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots.

Embellishments:  Light Pink Glitter Pearls, Cherry Baker’s Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), 3/8” Pink Random Hearts Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 1/2” Natural Penelope Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine’s Day!  Have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Kym

Valentine’s Hour Glass

Supplies Used:

Digital Image:  Hour Glass from Squigglefly (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiments:  Happy Valentine’s Day sentiment from Squigglefly and Each Moment of a Happy Lovers Hour is Worth an Age of a Dull and Common Life sentiment from Raindrop Echo Designs – Anniversary Sentiments.

Templates:  Heart Flowers from The Cutting Cafe – Fun With Valentine’s Day set.

Card Stocks:  Red (TAC), White (Georgia Pacific) and Valentine prints (K&Company – Ka-Zoo).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Labels 2, Labels 4 and Double Ended Tags.

Punches:  EK Success Small Daisy punch and MS Branch punch.

Embellishments:  Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (on white branches and red sand on hour glass), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (hour glass), Silver Heart Charm, Silver Jump Rings, White Pearls, Red Rhinestones, 1/8” Red Satin ribbon, 3/8” Red with White Stitches Grosgrain ribbon and 3/4” Red Plaid Ruffles ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges Entered:

Squigglefly Challenge #83 – SFC83 – Sketch plus RED/SPARKLE/HEARTS (Feb. 6th)

Really Reasonable Ribbon’s Ramblings - #17 – Pink, Red and White Color Challenge (Feb. 13th)

Sentimental Sundays – Challenge #41 – Happy Valentine’s Day! – plus a sentiment (Feb. 12th)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  It’s Super Bowl Weekend – GO PACK GO!  May the Green Bay Packers win!

Hugs, Kym

 

Dilly Duck and Ladybug Easel Card

My really good friend, Jeri has just started her very own challenge blog called Craft Us Crazy Challenge. Her first challenge starts today and will run from February 2nd thru February 16th. The theme is “Anything Goes” with a wonderful sponsor, Digital Delights by Louby Lou. Hope you’ll be able to join her in Craft Us Crazy’s first challenge. Plus, a chance to win the challenge prize offered by Digital Delights by Louby Lou or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win one of the 2 monthly sponsors, The Cutting Cafe and Stamps Alive!

Welcome to Digital Delights, a magical place filled with little digi creations from all walks of life. We have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7!
In addition we also have a growing range of "Delightful Piecings" which are paper pieced files designed to be used with your cutting machines or for hand cutting.

Fancy a new blog makeover, header or new watermark, then stop by our sister site Delightful Custom blogs.

The winner will receive 3 digital stamps of their choice from Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

The TOP 3 will be put in a drawing at the end of the month to win a terrific prize from one of the monthly sponsors....

Hello my name is Regina Easter. I have 4 wonderful children and an awesome supportive husband. I have for as long as I can remember loved all the aspects of creating things with paper and drawing. So it was only fitting that I decided to open up The Cutting Cafe' and I am loving every bit of this new venture. The Cutting Cafe' offers affordable Printable Stamps and Cutting Files. The Cutting Files which are basically just like templates are files that you Print out using your home printer, Cut, Assemble and then Embellish.....Very Easy.....The Cutting Files also come in the format where you can cut out the files using some of the latest Machine Cutters like the Pazzles Inspiration, Bosskut Gazelle and Cricut (with Scal software). The Printable Stamps are just that, images that are sent to you through email that you print out using your home printer. After the images are printed out, you can just color them in like you would any other stamped imaged...One great thing about the Printable Stamps and Cutting Files is that you no longer have to worry about finding space to store all of your stamps....You can keep them all in a folder in your computer and use over and over again.

I started my business in 1993 to give me something to do. I had worked all my life and recently quit to be a stay at home mom to my new baby. I've always been interested in paper products and I didn't like paying full price for some of the things I wanted. So I started my business. I like to pass my savings on to others. I've made some really good friends over the years. I've always been a small business I only advertise word of mouth. Over the years I've kept as busy as I wanted to be.

It has been very interesting to see the hobby industry change over the years. I had a "scrapbook" store in my basement before Las Vegas knew what a scrapbook store was. I've dealt with Provo Craft the entire 18 years I've been in business and that has been fun, to watch them change!! The Cricut Messageboard has allowed me to expand my business but still do it "word of mouth".

That baby is almost 18 (March) and will be graduating HS in 2011, I will be ready to be busier at that time! She uses my supplies more then I do, I have decided I'm a collector of everything. I have more fun selling and helping others then I do creating. Maybe someday, when times are slower or I'm not being a "Taxi Mom" I can create. Until then, I collect!

Supplies Used:

Digital Image:  “Dilly Duck and Ladybug” by Digital Delights by Louby Lou (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Sentiment is by Devilish Designs.

Template:  Frame card from Shaped Cards set by The Cutting Cafe (created card into an easel card).

Card Stocks:  Yellow, Red and prints (The Breathe Paper Collection).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches:  MS Branch punch,  EK Success Small/Medium Daisy punch.

Embellishments:  Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Red Rhinestones, Inkssentials Glossy Accents (duck’s eyes, beak, feet and ladybug) and 3/8” Yellow Striped Satin ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Kym 

Old-Fashioned Lady Skating Lantern

Welcome to my very first posting for Squigglefly Challenge #81 – SFC81 - “Green, Silver and Flower”.  The challenge runs from January 17th thru January 23rd.  Please use a Squigglefly image only to enter into the challenge.  If you do not have one, there are several FREEBIES available so you will be able to play along to possibly win an image of your choice.  Remember to please use SFC81 for your keywords when up-loading your creation to any on-line photo galleries.  Hope you’ll be able to join us.  Would love to see what you may create.  Check back every Monday to find out the winner and brand new challenge.  

Supplies Used:

Digital Image:  Old-Fashioned Lady Skating by Inger Harding from Squigglefly (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Walking in a Winter Wonderland from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks:  Ivy (TAC), Silver (Colorbok – Pearlescent) and prints (My Mind’s Eye – Sweet Dreams Holiday Avenue).

Template:  Lantern Gift Box by From My Craft Room.

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles and Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches:  MS Snowflake punch, MS Iron Gate Border punch and EK Success Small Daisy punch.

Inks:  Sakura Stardust (Snowflake in center of sentiment, ice skates blades and purse).

Embellishments:  Silver Pearls, Black Fun Flock (fur around coat), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snow), Acetate and 1/8” Silver ribbon.

Challenges Entered:

Sentimental Sundays Challenge – Challenge #38 – Winter plus a sentiment (January 22nd)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you’ll be able to join in for this challenge at Squigglefly.  Have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Kym

Are You Ready For Some Football?

The question this week is, “Are You Ready For Some Football?”  After an exciting weekend of watching some awesome football playoffs, the Green Bay Packers will be playing the Chicago Bears next weekend.  From the choice of colors I did on the football bear I am obviously a Green Bay Packer fan at heart.  GO PACKERS ALL THE WAY!!!! 

I chose this fun template called Football Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.  This set also includes the sentiment Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?  I designed this card to be a football easel card.

Welcome to another challenge at Cards for Men with a fabulous sponsor, Meljen’s Designs.  They will be sponsoring Challenge #2 – “Let’s Party”.  The challenge runs from January 17th thru January 30th. I hope you will be able to join us for this challenge.

Sponsor Blurb:  Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family.  Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

Prize:  4 Digital Images

Supplies Used:

Digital Images:  Fall Ball Teddy Bear and Party Chips and Nuts from Meljen’s Designs (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Are you ready from some FOOTBALL? sentiment is from the Football Shaped Card template from The Cutting Cafe.

Template:  Football Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks:  Brown and Yellow (TAC) and White (Georgia Pacific).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Ovals/Scallop Ovals and Double Ended Tags.

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles Embossing Folder.

Embellishments:  Inkssentials Glossy Accents (Bear’s eyes, nose, cheeks, paw and helmet), White Eyelets, Green Brads, 1/8” White Satin ribbon and Foam Squares.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you’ll visit The Cutting Cafe to see Regina’s wonderful templates and Cards For Men to join in this week’s challenge for a possibility to win some images from Meljen’s Designs.

Hugs, Kym

Winter Girl Easel Drawer Card

This week I used 2 templates from The Cutting Cafe to create my Easel Drawer Card.  The first template I used is the Frame Shaped Card that I created into an easel card.  I then used the month January from the 2011 Calendar Set to show the birth date that this card is intended for.  What a fun way to personalize that special someone’s birthday by printing out the month and highlighting the date. 

This week at For Fun Challenges there is a color challenge - “Black, Olive and Purple”.  What a fun challenge using these fabulous colors together.  The challenge runs from Wednesday, January 12th thru Tuesday, January 18th.  Hope you’ll be able to join us this week.

Supplies Used:

Digital Image:  Winter Girl from Inger Harding (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Make a Wish – May all your wishes come true from Crafty Sentiments (Birthday Circles).

Templates:  Frame Shaped Card and 2011 Calendar Set from The Cutting Cafe and Drawer template From My Craft Room.

Card Stocks:  Black, Ivy and Violet (TAC), Black Glitter (Basic Occasions) and prints (My Mind’s Eye – Deena’s Penny Lane).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches:  MS Snowflake punch, EK Success Small Daisy punch and Marvy Rounded Corner punch.

Inks:  Sakura Stardust Gelly Pen (girl’s lips, bows in hair, hearts on mittens, pom poms and snowflakes).

Embellishments:  Silver Jump Rings, Silver Snowflake Charm, Black Rhinestones, Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snow), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (eyes and lips), 3/8” Lavender Multi Gingham ribbon and 5/8” Purple Glitz ribbon.

Happy Birthday 4-Drawer Card Box

Last month I won Top 3 and Guest Designer Spot at Gingerloft Challenge.  I was able to pick out an image to play with for their upcoming challenge.  The theme is “New Year, Birthday, etc.”  So, I chose this darling image Playground2 and created a 4-Drawer Birthday card box.  This one was really challenging for me.  I ended up re-doing the flowers placement 3 times.  I’m still not sure if this is what I exactly had in my mind to create.

Supplies used: 

Digital Image:  Playground2 from Gingerloft (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiment:  For A Special Friend – Happy Birthday sentiment from Sentiments 4 You.

Template:  Star Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Tutorial:  Box with 4-Drawers from Kirsten’s Blogg.

Card Stocks:  Ivory, Brown, Ivy and Orange (TAC), Crinkled Brown, Blue, Yellow and Red (Wausau Paper) and Birthday prints (Celebrate).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Scallop Circles and Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches:  MS Branch punch, Marvy Small/Medium Daisy punch, EK Success Small Daisy punch, EK Success Small Retro Flower Power punch and EK Success Rock Fern punch.

Inks:  Tea Dye Distress Ink (sponged around top of box and yellow flowers) and Sakura Stardust Gelly Pen (daisy flowers and ball on image).

Embellishments:  Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Blue, Brown and Red Rhinestones, Black Diamond Stickles (center of daisies on image), 1/2” Wooden Buttons (knobs on drawers), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (dog’s eyes and nose and ball) and 5/8” Leaf Satin ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Kym 

 

Snowflake Easel Candy Box Card

Welcome everyone to my very first post for The Cutting Cafe.  I created this Snowflake Easel Candy Box Card.  I used The Cutting Cafe’s Snowflake Shaped Card template and Candy Box template.  From the Snowflake Shaped Card template I created an easel card and from the Candy Box template I re-sized the box to be 5 1/2” x 5 1/2”.  I wanted to show how The Cutting Cafe files can be changed to whatever size you may need.

 

Supplies Used:

Digital Image:  WINBIRD Scarf from Bugaboo Stamps (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Wishing you snowflake kisses from The Cutting Cafe (Snowflake Shaped Card).

Templates:  Candy Box and Snowflake Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks:  Blue (Bazzill Basics), White Glitter (Basic Occasions) and Snowflake prints (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches:  MS Snowflake punch and EK Success Small Snowflake punch.

Embellishments:  Blue Rhinestones, Silver Snowflake Charm, Jump Rings, Stardust Stickles (used on branch), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (hat and scarf), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (bird’s beak) and 1/2” Blue Snowflakes on Sheer Organza ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you liked the combination of the Snowflake card and Candy Box.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Kym

 

Love Birds Tea Light Candle Box Card

Welcome to another challenge at Cards for Men with a fabulous sponsor, The Stamping Boutique.  They will be sponsoring Challenge #1 – “a sketch by Shirley”.  The challenge runs from January 3rd thru January 16th. I hope you will be able to join us for this fabulous sketch challenge that one of our design team member’s, Shirley created.  Thank you so much, Shirley!  Here’s the sketch:

Blurb:  I'm Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique. My team and I are very happy to sponsor 2 Sketches 4 You. My store has been open since September 2009.I am currently a stamp artist for UnityStampCo. and I've worked for InStyleStamps, Squigglefly, and TheDigiShack in the past. I'm a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but I love them all. I'm truly blessed.

"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.

Prize: 5 images

 

Welcome to the first 2011 fun week at For Fun Challenges.  This week’s challenge is a to create a “recipe” card/project.  The recipe is as follows:  1 image, 2 buttons or brads and 3 different types of papers.  The challenge runs from January 5th thru January 11th.  Hope you’ll be able to join us.

Supply list: 

Digital Image:  Love Birds from The Stamping Boutique (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS and cut out).

Sentiment:  Lighting Your Way for a Blessed New Year! (Done by me on the computer).

Template/Tutorial:  Treat Box Card from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks:  Beige and Ivy (TAC), Brown (Bazzill Basics), Brown Polka Dot print (K&Company-Glad Tidings) and Red and Tan prints (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Scallop Ovals and Double Ended Tags.

Punches:  EK Success Small/Medium Retro Flower Power punch and MS Branch punch.

Inks:  Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around sentiment).

Embellishments:  Yellow and Red Rhinestones, Silver Flower Charm, Jump Rings, Velcro Dots, Acetate, Yellow Stickles and Brown/Tan Striped Grosgrain ribbon.

Just wanted to add regarding my project that I had made a major boo-boo.  I was so excited to be creating my first Tea Light Candle Box Card that I completely forgot to place my image and papers according to Shirley’s sketch.  It wasn’t until I sent my card to Donna that I noticed the mistake.  I’m so sorry, Shirley!  Your sketch was absolutely wonderful!  I will make this one up to you, Shirley.  Hugs and love ya!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  It truly feels wonderful to be back again!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Kym

  

So Much News To Tell

Happy 2011 New Year to everyone!  You’re probably wondering what has been going on since I haven’t posted for quite sometime.  Christmas is always a busy time for me.  This year I worked on many different projects that consisted of using only card stock for the gifts I gave to my family.  I will be posting these projects within the next week or so for everyone to take a look at.

For the first good news is that I have been chosen for Squigglefly’s Design Team.  My first post will be on January 17th.  I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful design team.

My second good news is that I have been chosen for The Cutting Cafe’s Design Team.  I am really excited since Regina creates many fabulous templates and printable images.  My style of card making has changed some as to where I’ve been challenging myself to create other projects besides a card all the time.

My last good news is that I have been chosen for Craft Us Crazy’s Design Team.  My very good friend, Jeri has decided to start up her very own challenge blog.  When she posted for a Design Team, of course I applied and was so thrilled to be chosen.

I am so very honored and humbled to be on these wonderful Design Teams.  Including Cards for Men and For Fun Challenges.  I cannot wait to start creating my cards/projects for all these spectacular companies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Kym     

Cards For Men Blog Hop

Welcome to Cards For Men Blog Hop showcasing some stunning and spectacular Christmas themed cards/presents created by the awesome and talented Design Team.  Now if you have arrived from Kitty’s blog you are in the correct spot. If not, I would hate for you to miss anything so please start at the Cards For Men blog. 

It’s hard to believe it's been a year of challenges over at Cards for Men. A huge “Thank You” needs to be given to Donna for having an awesome blog challenge and fabulous Design Team!  To celebrate we have lots going on with tons of prizes to be given away. There will be two challenges this time with the theme being “Christmas”.  This will run from December 6th – December 19th, at midnight.    The first challenge is to create a card or the second challenge is to create a present for that special man/boy in your life.  You may participate in both challenges.  A random winner will be drawn for each challenge and also the Top 3 chosen.

Here is my card and gift that I’ve created – Christmas Bingo Game and Card:

 

Templates:  Christmas Bingo Game from The Cutting Cafe, 8 x 5.5” Box with Dividers from The Cutting Cafe and Christmas Stocking from The Waltzing Mouse.

Sentiments:  Sentiments are from the Christmas Bingo Game from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks:  Red and Greens (TAC), Cranberry Tart (Gina K), Snowflake prints (DCWV-Holiday Stack) and Christmas prints – bingo chips (Cloud 9 Designs).

Die Cuts:  Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles and Sizzix Snowflakes #15 Die-Cuts.

Punches:  EK Success 1” Circle punch (bingo pieces).

Inks:  Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around tag and sentiment), Black Sharpie (running stitches on stocking), Sakura Red Star and Green Star Gelly Pens (bingo words and tree on tag and tree on sentiment).

Embellishments:  Velcro Circles (used on snowflake ribbon to attach around box) Red Brad, Apple Bakers Twine and Cherry Bakers Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), 5/8” White Snowflakes on Red Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 5/8” Leaf Satin ribbon.

 

Also, we are having an Anniversary Blog Hop with many sponsors. You can get the full list of sponsors over at Cards for Men.  Mine is Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps that offers many stunning images.  If you haven’t already stop by Prairie Fairy, please do so, you will not regret it.   

Sponsor Blurb:  Hello! I am Roberta from Prairie Fairy Designs. I am a new digital stamp company featuring artwork not only created by me but also my two kids, ages 9 and 12. They are featured on the site as the Fairy Princess and the Prairie Prince.
I have been an artist for as long as I can remember and have always loved to create. Two years ago my sister-in-law invited me to a rubber stamp party. I laughed and said "Maybe I will buy something if I can use it to stamp on canvases.". Needless to say, I was hooked! Two years later and a lot of learning about computers, I have finally accomplished my goal.

While digital stamping is relatively new in the papercrafting scene, it is what I believe to be such an amazing tool. Printed images have such clarity and vibrancy and gone is the need to re stamp an image because you didn't press hard enough or maybe you pressed too hard! They are also a lot easier to store and they can be reprinted over and over again. The fact that you can rotate and flip files, print them off the size of a postage stamp or as large as a scrapbook page makes them such a versatile medium. It is my sincere hope that I can help anyone who has hesitations about using digital images to embrace these amazing creative tools. If you have any questions about going digital, check out the site and the blog for more information. So head on over to http://www.prairiefairydesigns.com/ and check it out!

Prize:  5 Digis from Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps.

For a chance to win this wonderful prize from Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps you just need to leave a comment at the end of this post. A random winner will be drawn on December 20th.  Each stop will also have a word which you will need to collect to make a festive phrase. My word is 'WE'.  At the end of the blog hop you should have collected 11 words.  Leave the festive phrase in the comments section at Cards for Men for another chance to win a fabulous prize.  A random winner will also be drawn on December 20th.   Your next stop is Mandy’s blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Good luck to everyone who participates!  Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and Joyous New Year with their family and friends!

Hugs, Kym

Snowman Candy Box

Good morning and welcome to another fun week at For Fun Challenges.  This week For Fun Challenges has a fabulous sponsor, Stamp Fairy.  The challenge is to create a “Non-Traditional Christmas Card” (not an A2 or square card).

Sponsor Blurb: 

StampFairy is a brand new company created and illustrated by Gerda Burghardt. She creates cute and whimsical digital images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and her 4 cute cats.

The StampFairy store officially launched on November 5, 2010, please visit the store and browse StampFairy's wonderful images. StampFairy has new releases each Friday and offers a free digital image for all of our friends. We hope StampFairy's images inspire Your creativity.

Prize:  3 images of winner's choice.

 

Here is my project I created for Aiden to give to him in his stocking from St. Nick:

Digital Image:  George Wintertime2 from Stamp Fairy (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS and cut image out).

Sentiment:  From Santa sentiment from Sentiments 4 You.

Template:  Candy Cane Box Set from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks:  Silver (Pressed Petals), Snowflakes prints (Joann’s-Peppermint Forest) and Acetate.

Die-Cuts:  Sizzix Snowflakes #15 Die-Cut.

Inks:  Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around sentiment).

Embellishments:  Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snowman), Snow Flower Soft (snow), Blue Snowflake Gem, Oyster Baker’s Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Silver Snowflakes on White Satin ribbon and Chocolate Santas and Snowmen.

Challenges entered:

Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings – Challenge #13 Anything But a Card – Winter Theme (December 13th)

Totally Stampalicious! – Anything Goes (December 5th)

Christmas Stampin’ All Year Long – Challenge #72 Anything Goes (December 2nd)

Winter Wonderland – Shape Up! - (December 2nd)

Creative Inspirations – Challenge #89 Christmas Decorations – No Cards (December 7)

C.R.A.F.T. – Challenge #78 – Christmas Present (December 1st)

Creative Card Crew Challenge – Treat Boxes or Goodie Bags (December 7th)

Fresh Brewed Designs – FBC 24 Winter/Christmas Theme (December 1st)

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge – Challenge #60 Christmas (December 2nd)

The One Stop Craft Challenge – Challenge #108 Christmas Cuties (December 3rd)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  For Fun Challenges is also doing a Design Team Call for anyone that may be interested in joining the team and having fun.  Please contact Helen at CudahyCrafter@live.com    Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Hugs, Kym