Christmas Greetings

My last card for today and probably this week. I don't know why time is flying by so fast for me but it is. I made this card for Priscilla's Midnight Madness challenge. I followed the sketch and used my Memory Box die to cut the snowflake boarder. I also added a snowflake with a Cherrylynn die and a MS punch. I layered the snowflakes and added a twisted Christmas  pipe cleaner to the center.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/

"Jack Frost"

I had to do one more of these cards so both of the grandson's would get one. They love getting mail and I wanted to send fall cards to them this month. This is pretty CAS for me and doesn't have anything spectaular about it except it was a free image and I used scraps to make it.

My Song: Who Am I?

When I think of how He came so far from glory
Came to dwell among the lowly such as I
To suffer shame and such disgrace
On Mount Calvary take my place
Then I ask myself this question
Who am I?
Who am I that The King would bleed and die for?
Who am I that He would pray not my will, Thine Lord?
The answer I may never know
Why He ever loved me so
That to an old rugged cross He'd go
For who am I?

Loving Thoughts

I took some time to play today and then found I just couldn't create anything I really liked. This was my first attempt. I used a new glitter and I am not happy with it. It is supposed to be white, but it has lots of pink and blue in it. I was so disappointed. I guess some days the creative juices are just not flowing and this was one of them for me. I hope this is one my daughter will grab from my stash to give to someone she knows! LOL!  I hope your day was blessed by a friend.

"Dazzle and Bling"

This is definitely a non traditional colored Christmas card! It is such a fun challenge at ABC's this week! "Dazzle and Bling"! Yep! Right up my alley.  Of course I had to use this fun SN image. I just love this fairy. I added glitter to her wings and some flower soft to her fur...makes her look warm and cozy! A little Spica pen to her skirt . I cut out my snowflake boarder with a Memory Box die....love that die. I added some rhinestones for more "dazzle" and a ticket sentiment to finish off my card. So grab your  "dazzle" items and join this fun challenge!

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous "Bugaboo", they are offering 7 digis to the lucky winner. I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song by Alabama:

The Blessings

I stand here lookin' up at the stars tonight

How can one man have so much in life

As I look around me, what a picture it paints

I'm much more than lucky, I oughta give my thanks

There's food on the table, a log on the fire

And in my woman's eyes there's, love and desire

The blessings, sent from above, oh, the blessings

A life full of love when I look around I can see

All that's been given me, so I lift my eyes up

To the sky, I wanna give my

My thanks for the blessings!

I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with blessings!

"A Shout Out To Joan's Gardens"

No posting for today. But, I had to tell you of my experience with "Joan's Gardens" ! This last Friday I was notified my credit card had been compromised. Within a short span of time 12 fraudulent charges had been made on my credit card. I spent most of the day and part of today on the phone or with a police officer filling out a report. I am sure you can all understand my frustration and disgust. My account was reported as fraudulent and it will take approximately ten days before I have a new account and cards. Then I received an e-mail from Joan Fricker telling me my order was ready to ship and my credit card would be billed. I quickly fired off an e-mail to her explaining what my problem was. I was ready to cry as my order included some wonderful items I had picked out for some special friends! I was sure my order would be cancelled and I would not have these items for the gifts. Not to worry, Joan said she would ship the items and I could just give her the new account number when it got here. How about that for customer service. I am so impressed, I have ordered through Joan before and always had excellent service, but this goes above and beyond. I hope you all will shop through her store and let her know just how much she is appreciated. Thanks and blessings to each of you. (And a pox on the thieves who steal, I pray that your equipment fails and you are caught by the authorities!!

Nothing But A Child

Another Christmas Magnolia stamp. I colored this Tilda with Copics and added a bit of sparkle to her head band. The sentiment is from SU and framed with a Spellbinders die. I added pearls and a Memory box die boarder.

My  Song: (Leann Womack)

Once upon a time

In a far off land

Wise men saw a sign

And set out 'cross the sand

With songs appraised to sing

They traveled day and night

With precious gifts to bring

Guided by a light

They chased a brand new star

Ever towards the west

Over mountains far

And when it came to rest

They scarce believed their eyes

They'd come so many miles

This miracle they prized

Was nothing but a child

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/

http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

"A Holly, Jolly Christmas"

This is one of those cards you have to see in real life to appreciate. The background paper is flocked and so the ornaments really stand out. I colored this little Christmas Maggie with Copics and then added glitter to the fur on the hat. I cut and matted the image with a Spellbinders die. I added holly and berries with a MS punch. A sheer red ribbon and a Santa charm finish off this card.

My Song:

Have a holly, jolly Christmas

It's the best time of the year,

I don't know if there'll be snow

But have a cup of cheer!

Have a holly, jolly Christmas

And when you walk down the street

Say hello to friends you know

And everyone you meet.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/

"Let It Snow"!

Since we are supposed to get snow tomorrow, I thought this card title would be appropriate! I love the Magnolia snowmen and see Amanda...they have mouths! LOL! I colored the image with Copics and added some glitter to the fur trim on the jacket. (I think I colored the jacket as a bell (too much time away from crafting!) LOL! I used a Memory box die for the boarder trim on the right side of the card. (You can pre-order these from Joan's Gardens for those who have asked where I got this!) The snowflakes are from a Marianne die. I added some clear rhinestones to complete this card.

My Song:

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

"A Bunny Tree"

I had such fun coloring this cute little House Mouse stamp. I just love these bunnies. I used Copics to color the image. My paper is all scrap pieces from my scrap box. I thought the one with the white background reminded me of rabbit wire! Or, it was just my vivid imagination. The poinsettias are from a Marianne die. The leaves are from a MS punch and I added pearls and gold leafing to finish off the flowers. Another card for the  Christmas card stash!

My Song:

Rockin around the Christmas tree

At the Christmas party hop

Mistletoe hung where you can see

Every couple tries to stop!

I"m back!

I know that most of you are just interested in cards but I had to show you my layouts that I did in a class Thursday. I had so much fun and of course I was with my dear friend Wendy and so we had lots of laughs. We were supposed to do four layouts but by the time we had our measuring and cutting done on all four we had to put them together at home. I loved this layout and the colors were some of my favorite. Although it was a bit 'girly' I thought it worked well with these photos. The rest of the prior week I was on a dead run every day and did not have one moment to craft...oh, I was getting grumpy! LOL! To top things off Friday I spent most of the afternoon on the phone canceling my credit card after it had been compromised. Don't get me started on how much these people disgust me and what awful names I called them. Anyway, it was nice to be missed and I hope you enjoy my postings today (even the scrapbook layouts!). For those who live in the Boise area you can take these classes at Scrappers and Stampers Delight store. They have a wonderful staff that make your classes fun!

Reindeer Games!

I think this image is so funny! I just had to make a card with it. Kenny K has some fun new Christmas images out and this is one of them. I colored the image with Copics. I added a pink glow around Rudolph's nose and liquid glass to the sunglasses and his nose. I embossed my accent paper with a snowflake folder. I added some Christmas ribbon and red rhinestones to finish off my card. The challenge this week at KKKG's is "Celebration". Kenny K is offering 5 digi's to the lucky winner. Remember Kenny K posts a free digi each month so you can be eligible for his fabulous prizes!

My Song: (and my grandson's pick)

Grandma got run over by a reindeer

Walking home from our house on Christmas Eve

You can say there's no such thing as Santa

But as for me and Grandpa we believe!

I hope this puts a smile on your face!

"Life Is Worth The Living"

I think this week is not my week! I had to go to Boise today a 45 minute drive for me. I went to JoAnn's to pick up some Christmas paper pads. I couldn't find them anywhere. I asked a clerk who said, "Oh, I will be stocking those on the shelves in a few minutes. After waiting one hour and still no paper I gave up and left. It is rather disappointing with rising prices that this is the type of service we get. There are other craft stores in the Boise area, they got my money today. A big shout out about "Customer Service!" To smooth my ruffled feathers I came home and made a card! (OK, it was a good excuse!) I love this image from Mo Manning, it kind of tugs at the heart strings! I colored it with Copics, added some fine glitter to the snow, polar ice to the muff, and a MS punch. I added a ribbon, tiny silver bells, and a candy cane charm.  I used a Spellbinder die for the CTMH sentiment. Another card for the Christmas card stash. Hope your day was filled with blessings.

My Song: Breath of Heaven

I have traveled many moonless nights

Cold and weary with a babe inside

And I wonder what I have done

Holy Father you have come

And chosen me to carry Your Son!

I am waiting in silent prayer

I am frightened by the load I bear

In a world cold as stone

Must I walk that path alone?

My Apologies!

I want to extend my apologies to all my blogging friends listed in my e-mail address book. It seems my address book was hacked into yesterday and everyone received an e-mail that looked like it was from me and was NOT!  I am still wishing a pox on every one who hacks, creates viruses or worms or any other problems for us non techi individuals. Thank heavens my DH was able to clean everything up for me. But, that did not stop an inappropriate e-mail from going out to you. Ugh! Today's card is another image from Krista Smith. I flipped the image and took out the snowman. I added a snow trim and felt holly leaves and berries. My DP is several years old and I have no idea where it came from. Just another Christmas card for my stash.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: Mary Did You Know

Mary did you know that your baby boy would some day walk on water?

Mary did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?

This child that you've delivered, would soon deliver you.

"Crochet Flowers"

Our fantastic sponser this week at ABC's Challenge

I can not believe that it is already our third challenge at ABC! I am having so much fun on this great DT. It is a wonderful group of talented ladies. The next challenge is "Crochet Flowers" and I can't wait to see your lovely creations. I decided to used this cute little "LOTV" image and color her in fall colors. I framed her with a Spellbinders die. I used my lovely leaf punches and then added my crochet flowers. Aren't they a lovely accent? A brown brad (hand colored with my Copics) finishes off my card.  We are being sponsered this week by

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song:

I can think of younger days when living for my life

Was everything a man could want to do

I could never see tomorrow, but I was never told about the sorrow

And how can you mend a broken heart?

How can you stop the rain from falling down?

How can you stop the sun from shining?

What makes the world go round?

How can you mend a broken man?

How can a loser ever win?

Please help me mend my broken heart and let me live again

Diamonds Girl

Can you believe another week has passed and it is once again time for a challenge at KKKG's?
This week should be a favorite "Sparkle and Bling". This week Team "A" is showing you the fabulous Christmas releases. There is something for everyone! So grab that glitter, glue, rhinestones, and any thing that sparkles and enter our challenge this week. Kenny K is offering 5 free digi's to the lucky winner .

                         My Song: "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend"

"The French are glad to die for love,
They delight in fighting duels,
But I prefer a man who lives and gives
Expensive jewels.
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental
But diamonds are a girl's best friend
A kiss may be grand... but it won't pay the rental on your humble flat
Or help you at the automat
Men grow cold as girls grow old
And we all lose our charms in the end
But square cut or pear shape these rocks don't lose their shape
Diamonds are a girl's best friend

IN The Pink!

I loved the pink in this card...it just looks soft and makes you think of a snowy night. This is an older LOTV image and I used a snowflake folder to emboss it. I added a little touch of glitter to the snow and the candle light. I used my Marianne dies to cut my snow flakes out and popped them with foam. i added a pink pearl to the center of each. All my paper is from the scrap box. I think I like a 'pink' Christmas card!

My Song: "He Knows My Name"

I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call

Non-Traditional Christmas Cards

I knew when I started coloring this image from Saturated Canary that I would make a non traditional colored card. The DP is from Around the Block. and I faux stitched it. I used my Marianne Dies for the poinsettias. I popped the the flower layers with foam and added pearls. A little Spica pen is the only sparkle my card has....can you believe it!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/

My Song: Happy Birthday Jesus!

Happy birthday, Jesus, it's that time of year

All the lights on the trees say Christmas time is near

Another year's behind us, you helped us make it through

So, happy birthday, Jesus, this song is just for you

Don't Fall!

I think this is one of my favorite images from LOTV.  He looks so cute all bundled up and his puppy is having fun also. I cut and framed this image with a Spellbinders die. I used the same size die and just drew around it and cut it out by hand for the frame. I added some snow flake buttons and a pretty gingham bow. I also used VIVA pearls on the falling snow. I added a fine glitter to the snow hill. Just another card for the Christmas card stash.

My Song: "Kiss Me When I Fall"

You gonna kiss me when I fall?
Will I'll end here in your arms
Oh baby look at me
I'm out on the ledge thinking on jumping
But I need to know before I risk it all
You gonna kiss me when I fall?

Praying for You

I made this card for a special friend of mine. She has been on dialysis for over a year. She had to have a surgery yesterday that was very serious. I am happy to report she came through with flying colors. I took the card to the hospital for a visit and she loved it. Isn't it funny how the smallest things can brighten someones day? There is nothing special or different about this card. But I did have fun coloring it. I also stamped the leaves and cut them out for an edging on my envelope.

My Song: "Home Where I  Belong" (BJ Thomas)

They say that heavens pretty, and living here is too.
But if they said that I would have to choose between the two.
I'd go home, going home, where I belong.
While I'm here I'll serve him gladly, and sing him all my songs.
I'm here,but not for long.
And when I'm feeling lonely, and when I'm feeling blue.
It's such a joy to know that I am only passing through.
I'm headed home, going home, where I belong.

I hope your day was filled with blessings!

A Beary Merry Christmas!

I did have fun with this card. The image is a LOTV and I think he is so cute! I colored the image with Copics. I am still trying to come up with the perfect red combinations. I didn't have any of the 'puffy paint' so I used my VIVA pearls on the snow that is falling. I must gett some of the puffy paint and would love to hear from you which brand to get. I added a bit of glitter to the bear's hat and some of the snow. I used a MS punch on the edge and my holly leaves are from a very old, cheap punch. I used my stylus to make the vein in the center and then added a red pearl. I also used my Crop-A-Dial to emboss the red. I am enter this card at the following challenges:

http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/

My Song: Winter Snow by Chris Tomlin

Could've come like a mighty storm

With the strength of a hurricane

You could've come like a forest fire

With the power of Heaven in your flame

But you came like a winter snow

Quiet and soft and slow

Falling from the sky in night

To the earth below!

Filled With Happiness

This is my card for the new challenge at Saturated Canary. You may have noticed I am a big Krista Smith fan and I love her art work. I think this is such a cute image and wanted to color it up. The challenge is to use 1 image, 2 designer papers, 3 embellishments. My embellishments are two vintage buttons and a ribbon. I colored the image with Copics and used a MS punch for the lace. The DP is from Color Block. I added a ticket sentiment to finish off my card.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: (Happiness Is the Lord)

Happiness is to know the Savior
Living a life within His favor,
Having a change in my behavior
Happinesss is the Lord

Happiness is a new creation
Jesus in me in close relation
Having a part in His salvation
Happiness is the Lord
Real joy is mine
No matter if teardrops start,
I've found the secret --
It's Jesus in my heart!

As you can tell I love coloring this image. I don't think she was intended to be a Christmas image but she does work for one...don't you think? I colored her with Copics and and added glitter to her wings. She really does sparkle but for some reason the sparkle doesn't photo well! I added a LOTV sentiment and used a new SU embossing folder. Just another Christmas card to add to my stash!

My Song: The Christmas Hope (Newsong)

Her wish this Christmas
Was that Christmas would just pass her by
Nothing could reach her
Or answer her questions why
She feels so alone
And she wonders if all hope is gone
Hope is a candle
A light in the window
Showing the way for
A heart to come home
Hope is a Savior
Who was born in the manger
Sent down from Heaven
To rescue our hearts
Our Christmas hope

A precious gift on the Chrstmas tree!

I am having a few blogger issues tonight, so I will see if I can get this posting done! Don't know where my day went, but it it was over much too fast. I love this cute image from LOTV. I followed the sketch at Mojo Monday (well almost). My DP is from SU and I love it. This is one sheet that is double sided!

I framed the image with a Spellbinders die. I used a soft blue chalk to add sky color before I popped it out of the die. I added some glitter to the snow, snowflake buttons and a glove button to the tag. I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

My Song: It's The Thought (Twila Paris)

Something special for someone on our mind

And we think of friends and family

As we hang our gifts upon the tree.

And a loving thought sent a snow white lamb

To a little town known as Bethlehem

And the little lamb thought of you and me

As he hung His precious gift on the Christmas tree.

Christmas Wreath

I had to show you all my project for the day. My DBL has this wonderful tree that is loaded with beautiful acorns. He was so sweet and brought me in a sack full. I decided to make a holiday wreath with them. I bought a wreath at the Dollar store and some holiday picks. (Which I promptly took apart.) Armed with my hot glue gun I started creating my wreath. Three small blisters (the love/hate relationship with my glue gun) I had this lovely wreath. Well, I think it is lovely. It cost me a total of $7.00 dollars. I know if I were to buy this ready-made it would be lots more! So, I have something new for the holidays and all the more special because it is home made!

My husband said I could use the song "Acorns Roasting On An Open Fire" . He is SOOOOO not into Christmas! I hope your Monday is a good one! Blessings!

Feeling A Little Dotty!

It is another fun challenge at KKKG's this week! The challenge is Polk A Dots! I always love playing with polk a dots. I used my Copics to color this image called "Troublemaker". I found some polk a dot  paper in my scrap box. I then used a polk a dot embossing folder to emboss a piece of card stock. I added a polk a dot ribbon.  I used my Die-namic die to cut my rolled roses and then added a pearl to the center. The roses are out of the polk a dot paper, but once they were rolled they really didn't show the polk a dots that well. Kenny K is donating five digis of your choice. Also,   is offerig a $15.00 gift certificate! So ink up your favorite Kenny K image and get a bit dotty!

The Song:

She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore

It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more

( I wanted my song to be "Polk A Dot")