Christmas Card Challenge # 16 - Ornaments.

Welcome to a new Christmas Card Challenge!

 

Our inspiration for this challenge is:

 

 

Ornaments!

 

In detail:

This is my card:

 

This cute little mouse is from Doodle Dragon Studios, it's colored with Copics and is mounted on papers from First Edition.

 

We have lots of cards to show you: have a look here on the blog to see them all!

 

 



Christmas Card Challenge # 1 - Candy Cane.

Welcome to a new Christmas Card Challenge!

 

It's the beginning of a new term for us so we have new DT members and some changes!

Starting today and going forward, our challenges will be running every other Sunday. You'll have 11 days to play along for each challenge!

This week we have a word prompt: candy cane!

 

 

This is my card:

 

This adorable mouse is from DoodleDragon Studios, it's colored with Copics and glitter and mounted on a background paper from Toga France.

 

As usual, have a look at our challenge blog here to see the fab cards made by our DT!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge # 222: Make Your Mark

CCC Digi Creations Challenge # 62: Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round December Challenge: Anything Christmas

Crafting with Friends Challenge # 33: Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Challenge # 114: Winter or Christmas Colors

 



Christmas Card Challenge # 33 - Photo Inspiration.

We're back with a new challenge here at Christmas Card Challenges!

 

We have a super-cute photo to inspire you this week:

 

Santa penguins!

 



 

I made this card:

 

I chose an image from Doodle Dragon Studios colored with Copics and mounted on papers from Lawn Fawn.

 

I haven't had time to check what my fellow DT's have created this week so let's have a look here on the challenge blog: we'll surely see wonderful cards and tons of inspiration!



Christmas Card Challenge # 7 - Inspiration Challenge.

What a funny photo inspiration we have for you today at Christmas Card Challenges!

 

 

In detail, this yummy cupcake:

 

Isn't it cute? Too cute to eat it, right?

 

This is my card:

 

My Santa cupcake comes from Doodle Dragon Studios (Christmas In July 2013), perfect for the challenge!

 

Have a look at our DT creations this week, I've had sneak peaks and I'm absolutely thrilled about them! Check them here or in our personal blogs:

 



                       Alanna    Carol    Donna     Gail    Heather     Jessica     JoAnn     Lisa  
                                     Margo     Marsha     Monica     Shirley Anne     Tenia

And don't forget to see if you were one of last week winners!

 

Oops... I was about to forget!

We have a new Facebook page for Christmas Card Challenges: follow us here. We’ll be sharing the winning cards as well as highlighting a few noteworthy cards each week!



Christmas Card Challenges # 52 - Inspiration Photo.

Good morning and welcome to a new Christmas Card Challenge!

 

This week we have an inspiration photo for you:

 

 

And this is my card:

 

I chose this sweet dinosaur from Doodle Dragon Studios and used a patterned paper I had in my stash. I was thinking about kids this time and this image is perfect for them! I imagine it was decorating the tree and then decided... it was too good...

 

I've chceked my teamies' cards and they are all so different yet very inspiring!

Have a look here on the Challenge blog or check their own blogs: 

Alanna
Donna
Heather
Karen
Lisa
Margo
Marsha
Wendi

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
A Random Fan Challenge # 19: Winter Wonderland
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge # 204: Getting Ready for Christmas
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge # 62: Anything Goes with a Twist - Masculine
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge: Colour Choice - Red, Green and White
Winter Wonderland Challenge: Let's get Sentimental
 

Christmas Card Challenge # 47 - Inspiration Photo.

Hello!

Welcome to a new Christmas Card Challenge!

 

This week the theme is simply a-do-ra-ble!

Have a look at this pic:
 



 

Isn't it sweet?

This is my version:

 

 

Cute tags using an image from Doodle Dragon Studios! 

The papers are from a First Edition paper pad, Fetive Treats.

 

I LOVE this mouse dreaming of a snowy cheese! Even if it seems a bit angry...

 

I can't wait to see what my teamies have created this week, I haven't had the time to check them this week before the challenge goes live so I'm pretty curious.

Have a look here on the challenge blog or check their own blogs:

 Alanna

Donna

Heather

Karen

Lisa

Margo

Marsha

Wendi

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

4 Crafty Girls Challenge # 29: Anything Goes

Crafty Little Fairies October Challenge: Only One DP

Not Just Cards Challenge # 4: Anything Goes

Sparkles Christmas Challenge # 45: For a Child

The ABC Challenge: V is for Vibrant

 

Christmas Card Challenge # 4: Masculine.

Hello!

And welcome to a new Christmas Card Challenge!

This week the theme is to make a masculine card.

Here's my take:

I've used this lovely train from Doodle Dragon Studios, colored it with Copics and matched it with some bright papers (I'm sorry I can't find the list of supplies used for this card and I don't remember the brand...). Every boy loves trains, right?

 Here's the list of my teamies, let's have a look at their fabulous cards:

Alanna

Anne

Heather

Jenn

Jovita

Karen

Margo

 
I'd like to enter the following challenges with this card:
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge # 156: Last Minute Cards or Any Not Shown Already
One Crazy Stamper December Challenge: Winter or Holiday
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for December: Anything Goes

Can't believe Christmas is here in just two days!
I wish you all very happy holidays and see you next Sunday for a new Christmas Card Challenge!

Pink, Brown & White at Christmas Card Challenges.

Although I like unusual color combos for my Christmas cards, I wasn't too happy when I read I had to use Pink, Brown and White to make my DT card for this week's challenge at Christmas Card Challenges.

The only thing I managed to think about was a dog or a bear stamp I could paint brown... yes, not very original.

I ended up with two digis painted brown with pink and white accents and I asked my daughter to choose the best one for a Christmas card:

This digi is again from the CIJ 2013 set from Doodle Dragon Studios, a real mine for Christmas images with cute animals!

A kraft card and some light brown, pink and white details here and there and the card was done.

I actually love this color combo!
I didn't add too many embellishments because I wanted to make a card suitable for boys too. Do you think that the pink accents are too many for a male card?

Have a look at my fellow DT cards, you'll certainly get plenty of inspiration!

Alanna

Anne C

Heather

Jenn

Jovita

Karen

Margo

Sabrina

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut's Chistmas Challenge #146: Make It Square
Bearly Mine Challenge #107: Ribbon/String/Twine
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge: Anything Goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge: Cards for the Men
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra: Anything Goes

It's Time for an Inspirational Photo Challenge at Christmas Card Challenges!

This week I've had a great fun making my DT card for Christmas Card Challenges because the theme fitted one of my new stamps from Doodle Dragon Studios perfectly.

This image was probably the reason why I bought the Christmas in July 2013 set! Here's my card:

(I'm sorry but I don't manage to upload the inspiration photo from our Yahoo group, I've had so many issues since they renovated the site that everytime I need to work with it it's a nightmare!).

This snail is soooo cute with her home decorated for Christmas! She's definitely getting ready for Christmas!Patterned paper is from the Merry & Bright Collection from Cartabella, while the dotted paper is from Pink Petticoat.

Due to my problems with the Yahoo Group, I've had but a few sneak peaks of my teammates cards this week, so we all must have a look at their creations:

Alanna

Anne C

Heather

Jenn

Jovita

Karen

Margo

Sabrina

Hope you'll have the same fun I've had making this card! Can't wait to see your creations!

I'm entering my card into the following challenges:
Christmas Cards All Year Round: Getting Ready for Christmas
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra: Anything Goes
Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 187: Ribbon
Crafty Caz Challenge # 201: Anything Goes

Anything Goes! At Christmas Card Challenges.

When I'm feeling very creative, the "Anything Goes" theme in a challenge is always a joy!

I've had this image from Doodle Dragon Studios already colored for a while but I didn't manage to create a card with it.

A few days ago, I was diggind through my card samples and discovered this buried little kraft card and... it was THE right card for my little owl!

(Buy now $ 3.65)

I had in mind a moon and a simple layout, without papers and embellishments and I finally managed to create it!

This card is for this week's challenge at Christmas Card Challenges where the theme is "Anything Goes".

As usual, take a look at all the other cards from my fellow DT, they are always amazing!



Alanna

Anne C

Anne J

Heather

Jenn

Jovita

Karen

Margo

Sabrina

I'd also like to enter ABC Christmas Challenge: S is for Stockings

and

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra: Anything Goes

Frogs.

I didn't know to have a passion for frogs until I discovered stamps... I found so many little cute frogs and I had to have some of them...

Some of my favourite frogs come from Doodle Dragon Studios, like this one:

I already used it in other cards but I'm never tired to see it!

Easy to color, perfect for a girl or a boy, a happy face which brightens every day!

This card was quick and easy to make: I printed the papers from Pink Petticoat chosing soft pastel spring colors, then I simply added a border, pearls, a sentiment and some butterflies.

This card is for the following challenges:

Dustin Pike Challenge: Anything Goes

Fab'n'Funky Challenges # 166: Spring Colors

The Pink Elephant Challenge TPEC194: Spring Colors

Being Late

I'm rarely late.

Although I don't like wearing a watch and all the clocks around the house do not give the same hour, I manage to be always in time. Maybe my Swiss ancestors passed on an inner clock...

But I often forget dates... I don't know if it's due to the fact that I'm getting older or that I care less than I used to do when I was younger but I tend to forget. Not important things, of course, but some details like birthdays or things like that.

What worries me most is that I always remember birthdays of older friends while I forget those of my most recent friends...

When I saw this lovely snail in the Doodle Dragon shop last year, I decided it was perfect for a card (maybe more than one...) to say sorry for forgetting and being late...

I've made it in pretty girly colors but I think it could look great in blues or greens, too.

I printed the paper from an old file I've had for ages (but it was saved as flower paper, so no clue of where it came from), some DCVW hot pink paper (a wonderful shade of hot pink!!!) and a matching ribbon.

I love the face of the little snail... it's the same face I should have when I realized I've forgotten something...

This card is for the floowing challenges:

Dustin Pike Challenge: Seeing Colors - Pastels

City Crafter Challenge # 149: Shades of Pink

Carfty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Pretty in Pink
'ABC' Challenge # 19: Anything Goes

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Although here in Italy we are still in a Christmas atmosphere with trees, lights and decorations still on until Sunday, my mind is already moving to my next important event to make cards for: Valentine!

This is a card I've recently made:

I've used this lovely and sweet crocodile from Doodle Dragon Studios and made a pink & red card which is perfect for Valentine Day with a patterned paper from Doodlebug. I layered the image with red cardstock and the pink ribbon with a larger red one.

I love red & pink together!

I'm entering the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge# 191: Layers

Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes

Divas by Design Challenge # 66 : Anything Goes

One Crazy Stamper Challenge: Anything Goes

Well, I wish you all a very very happy 2013!

Mele Kalikimaka

When I print digis on speciality papers, I always try to fit as many as possible into the sheet so that no paper is wasted.

A while ago I was printing something and I added a lovely digi stamp I wanted to create with in the other half of the sheet.

I'm starting thinking about Christmas: last year I managed to make some Christmas cards during the whole year and I found myself with a batch of cards ready to be listed early in fall. My idea was to do the same this year but so far I managed to make only two (identical) cards.

So, I printed this funny image and the other day I colored it:

The Santa shark is from Doodle Dragon Studios and I colored it with Copics and glitter.

I used a paper from DCWV Winter paper pack which has a winter theme but both the color and the pattern give me the idea of water.

This summery-Christmassy card is just pefect for Jingle Bells Challenge: Mele Kalikimaka. Bright summery colors and theme for a Christmas card!

I do not list Christmas cards in my Etsy shop yet but if you'd like to buy one card that you see here on the blog, plase ask and I'll be pleased to put it in the shop.

Spring Fun!

Sun, rain, wind, wind, wind... that's Spring!

We are having a quite wet and windy spring but once sun comes out it's so warm and perfect!

With spring in mind I created this card:

I had the idea for this card as soon as I saw the digi in Doodle Dragon Studios shop: a happy frog and lots of butterflies!

When I saw the theme of this week challenge at Pike's Playground - Outdoor Activities - I realized it was time to make it and it turned out as I had in mind: bright, playful and... happy!

Happy spring!

Cards for Emily - Part 2

Here's my card for "A Card for Emily" project promoted by Dustin Pike:

Instead of using a Daisy and Buttercup image, I chose a frog image I had just bought from Doodle Dragon Studios: it's in the March 2011 collection and I love it!

I still have to write my message for Emily, it's difficult to write something after the wonderful words my daughter used in her card!

Again, if you want to send a card to Emily, read full instuctions here.

Cards for Emily - Part 1

A few days ago I read about "A Card for Emily"on Dustin Pike blog.

Emily is a 7 year-old girl who is fighting leukemia and Dustin let us choose one of his Daisy and Buttercup images to make a card to be sent to her.

I asked my daughter if she would like to make a card for this little girl and she made this:

She used the Daisy and Buttercup image from Dustin Pike, colored it with colored pencils and glitter and embellished the card with paper flowers, rhinestones and a pretty pink satin bow.

She also wrote a very moving message inside the card, which I translated into English hoping to be able to keep the same atmosphere. I suggested her not to write about illness or recovering and she really wrote THE perfect message.

I'm finishing my card and I'll post it as soon as ready.

If you want to send a card to Emily, you can read about it here.

Thanks, Dustin!

Can Dinos Bling?

My sweet niece is turning three in a few days. Her latest - and long-lasting - passion are dinos and some weeks ago I bought a set of digi stamps from Doodle Dragon Studios featuring lovely dinos with the idea to make a birthday card for her. I often buy digis or stamp with an idea in mind but most times I end up in buying one... Is it possible that a cardmaker buys cards for friends and relatives?

Fully in my "mass production" mode I found the time to make a birthday card for my niece and make three more for my shop (of for future needs).

This is my card - Girly version:

My niece is in love with dinos but she's also a very girly girl and so I decided to use lots of glitter: balloons are glittered, the gift bow is glittered and the paper (from DCWV) is also glittered. I added a shiny satin pink bow and some pearls.

All this glitter and bling suit perfectly the requirement of Dustin Pike Challenge "All Things Shiny".

But, can dinos be glittery???

In any case, I made also a version for boys, less glittery:

... well, I couldn't help myself and added some bling there too!!!

It's Summer Here but...

...I've just finished a Christmas card!

We are having a very very hot end of May here in Italy: windows wide open, t-shirts, shorts and sandals... it seems like July!

But I wanted to take part in a challenge and I decided to make a card for Christmas.

First of all, here's my card:

I've used this lovely image from Doodle Dragon Studios and I want to enter the Pike's Playground Challenge which has "Shades of Green" as theme this week.

Green inspired me of Christmas and I thought it was perfect for this funny image. I don't remember where the paper came from and I've used to corners I found in a scrapbook paper pack bought in an after-Christmas sale. The digi is colored with watercolor pencils and I added green rhinestones here and there. Instead of using a ribbon, I decided to glue punched trees with 3D dots.

I'm also entering ABC Christmas Challenge - K is for Kids: I think this image is so sweet and funny that's perfect for kids!

Well, it's almost lunchtime and I'd better go and prepare something for my hungry family!

Masculine colors.

I'm busy with a custom order, preparing decorations for a little girl's birthday and surrounded by pinks, pastel colors, glitter and by everything girly.

But...

...this week I WANTED to enter a card in Dustin Pike Challenge so I put girly things aside (I'm waiting for a new punch I've just ordered to make my decorations) and finish my new card:

I chose masculine colors: I started painting the digi and then looked through my stash of papers and found this set which I thought it was perfect for the look I had in mind.

This month Dustin Pike celebrates his blogiversary so the theme is birthday. I added a gift in the bear's hands with a little bow which maybe is not too visible in the picture. The look in the frog's eyes is just perfect: as a child in front of his presents!

I love Dustin Pike's images and I'm so sorry I've probably lost some retired images... I love his frogs and monkeys!

Well, fingers crossed new images will be posted so I can play with them!

This card will be entered in the following challenges:

Dustin Pike Challenge - It's a Party!

Karens Doodles Challenge - Happy Birthday

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge # 147 - All Creatures Great and Small

Happy Birthday Dustin Pike!