A card for my postman

Well, I do believe this is my final Xmas card for the year and this one is for my mailman. He is a real champ trudging up to my porch on a regular basis to bring me all of my packages so I try to get him a little something every year to show my thanks.

This is Lulus ornaments from Stamping Bella and I apologize, I just got the stamp a few weeks ago but I don't see it in stock at the moment.

Papers are last years xmas ones by MME. I have stamped the image with Memento tuxedo black ink and colored them with copics then applied glossy accents to give them some shine. I have also added some small dots of glitter around the bows cause you know a card ain't a card without some glittah!  Unfortunately I am not thrilled with the brown ink around the edges but once it is there it's not coming off so we will just say it is "vintage inspired". Ok, I hope all of my blogging friends have a wonderful holiday and a  fabulous New Year! Big cyber hugs!

Blue fern chipboard giveaway

Hey guys, I just came across a new store getting ready to open and they make the most gorgeous chipboard.  Blue Fern Studios They are having a giveaway to celebrate their grand opening so check it out!

Thinking of You

Good morning everyone! Hard to believe this is the last weekend before Christmas isn't it? I hope you are all safe and sound and able to spend time with your friends/family this holiday season. I know I am thankful for my family as my dad has been thru a lot this year and my blogging friends have been there for me and my family every step of the way. I appreciate you guys immensely.

This weeks challenge for Stamping Bella is to make a card with a "Thinking of You" theme. Our fellow teammate Cathybella is a little under the weather so we are dedicating this challenge to her. You can interpret this challenge anyway you like, Thinking of You at Christmas, in the New Year, on your birthday etc etc.

I have used Prince Edward Island on my card.

I don't know the name of these papers, I cut up a bunch of 12x12 papers awhile ago and these were in the stack. She is colored with copics, Shinhan markers and prisma pencils. I have also used some chipboard from MIC, a xmas gift from my friend Alyce. Ok, make sure you comment and enter the challenge for your chance to win some bella bucks! There is still time to play along with our Bellarific Tuesday challenge over at Stamping Bella at Splitcoaststampers where the theme is white space. Just create something using Stamping Bella stamps, and upload to the SCS gallery using the keyword BELLADEC2012. The challenge will run from today until midnight EST on Monday 7th January 2013 - hope you get to join in for a chance to win $25 Bella Bucks!

New Bellarific challenge for Stamping Bella

Good Morning everyone! Todays starts a new challenge for the Stamping Bella SCS challenge and this time we want you to make a card with lots of white space. I thought this would be difficult but I am really pleased with this card. Of course I will be right back to pretty papers with my next card but nice to do something different occasionally.

I have used Fuschias for Lulu on PTI cardstock which gives it a matte finish. My fellow teamie Alice uses this on her cards so thought I would try it.

I have colored the image with a combo of copics and Shinhan markers then added some glitter around the stem and flowers with my quickie glue pen. The Sentiment is from the Uptown girl Pippa loves to plant image. Ok, check out our facebook page or Bloggabella for all the details on how to enter for your chance to win some bella bucks. And don't forget the sketch challenge going on right now, triple bella bucks are up for grabs!

Die used in my Kraftin Kimmie card

Judy left me a comment asking about the die in my Kraftin Kimmie card featuring Madeline and I apologize Judy but I couldn't find a way to contact you so the die is by Joy Crafts and is called their square frame item # 60020147. It was a xmas gift to me so hope you can locate one near you!

Ramona and her tree

Hi everyone! I have another Stamping Bella card today, trying to get these few xmas ones posted before the holiday! This is Mr Penguin goes for a ride.

I am not sure about that big snowflake in the corner now but too late, it is in the mail and on its way. I have used a soft green lace (thanks Alyce!) under the image with some prima lace on top. The image is colored with copics and Shinhan markers and I have added lots of viva decor pearl pen under her feet and the sled for snow. Ok, be sure to play along with us for the SCS and the "Thinking of You" challenge to win some bella bucks!

Warmth challenge at Kraftin Kimmies

Welcome back for another awesome challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We are LOVING your submissions!!! It's awesome to see so many of you creating with KKS!!! Keep them coming!

This week our hostess is ELAINE!! And her challenge is called KEEP COZY!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item in the spirit of being cozy or using warm, cozy colour combinations! Get kreative!! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along!!!

I have used one of our newer images by Annie Rodrigue, this is Madeline. Isn't she sweet? Not sure the cat is thrilled but hey. 

I have chosen to do this in the style of my friend Alyce. I have used a lovely die for the background and the pretty berries are also gifts from my friend Elaine. They are xmas gifts but she told me to open them early, she is nice like that. Ok, your turn to play along and please make sure to use a Kraftin Kimmie image to be eligible to win a free stamp.

Also our DECEMBER Gimme Kimmies Kits are now available, so grab the new stamps at a discount now!! You can buy them all individually as well! Don't forget our Twelve Krafty Days of Khristmas celebration that is going on now with posts every day leading up to Christmas! Be sure to leave comments on each post for a chance to WIN and every day has special stamps ON SALE 25-50% OFF for that day ONLY! Don't miss your favourites!