Christmas card challenges

At Christmas card challenges it is anything goes.

This card is using leftover items.
The paper was in my Christmas bundle and I wanted to use it.
 The washi tape is the end of the roll.
The tag was made by using leftover alphas then painting over them in white to create a snowy background texture.
I glued the sparkly santas etc.
Even the brad was an odd one I had.

 

Again. my scanner is tilting.(sorry)

Color throwdown #370 and Li'l red wagon

Here's the challenge at Color Throwdown. Aren't they happy looking snowmen?
I had this card half made before I even saw the challenge.
I just added the strips and sentiment. Sometimes I'm sure I'm psychic!

And at Li'l red wagon I see the theme is "This is how we roll" which means anything with wheels.

I've made a get well card for a man featuring cars.

Finishing off the Counterfeit kit.& 4 Crafty chicks

One last layout made from Counterfeit kit remnants.
I'm pleased it all worked out ok.

As I emptied the tray of items I made cards.

 

 

 

 

This last one is for 4 Crafty Chicks 4cc#274 

 

Well, that's it for another month!

 

Freshly made sketches

Here's my entry for Freshly made sketches
It occurred to me this morning that I've made that many cards and entered that many challenges, that I won't know if I actually win anything!
That isn't the point though, I enjoy making them.
This wonderful sketch made me want to create a card.
So, here's my humble effort.

The scanners on a lean again, must be too much Christmas cheer! (HIC).
I can assure you that the stripes on my card are straight.

Merry Monday

This current theme at Merry Monday is all about Blue & white and texture.

I decided to go mixed media with some paint and gesso.

first I squirted blue paint on to a mask

I wiped it over the holes using several baby wipes to create a water colour effect.
Next I moved the mask slightly. I wiped gesso through the holes.
This gives a snowy effect on my blue drops.

 

After it dried I painted hessian blue using the same colour.
I sewed 2 buttons plus some scalloped lace.
My final touch was a few gold chipboard stars.

Our Beautiful World

At Our Beautiful world this week the theme is Vintage.
On my computer I have this photo of an old stagecoach we saw in Canada.
These were the only First Nation people we saw on our trip.
The stagecoach is definitely vintage.

Tuesday Taggers and Daring cardmakers

Over at Tuesday taggers they are  asking for a box.
At Daring cardmakers it is anything but a card.

Now it just happened I found a sturdy box yesterday from my computer gear.
I plan to cover it and fill it with chocolates for my neighbour.

I covered the lid with festive Christmas paper(I even mitred the corners!), then ran 2 rows of washi tape around the sides.
In my Christmas decorations I found a gold pointsettia,so have decided to glue that on to the lid.
Voila! the box.