Let there be Peace

Today at Catch the Bug there is a new Stella Sketch. For my card, I used Deacon Candy Cane and a sentiment from TLC, Create.  I colored the candy cane in primary rainbow colors, I dry embossed the purple and white backgrounds, I added Spectrum Noir to the bell on the hat and some bling to the border snowflakes.
I've been busy the past few days...that today I think I will be in hibernation. Thursday I took the day off to spend with my daughter's class who came to visit the Capital and several local museums.  They traveled the 100 miles and I just met them downtown. I enjoy being an extra chaperon.  Then on Friday (I took off from work) to attend a Stamping Conference. I was able to take classes and then there were make and takes so I was there from 1-10pm.  Saturday I had to take my cats to the vet for their annual visit so they can continue to get their medication at 9:30am, went to the bank, took my car for an oil change (found out that they place now only accepts cash), went back to the bank, got gas, rushed to the Stamping Conference for my classes from 1-5pm, ran to the mall to get a gift card for my boss for her bday/boss's day from me and co-workers, ran back to Stamping Conference for 6-10 pm for Make 'n Takes and finally went grocery shopping and was home around 11:15pm. So you can see as I am working on my post Snookie is to my right and Jazzy to my left.  I have two desks in my office and they each have their own cat beds to be by me and sleep while they wait for me to finish posting.

 Snookie

Jazzy

Patterned Paper:  American Crafts; Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Stampin' Up; Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Deacon Candy Cane (see above for direct link)

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Let there be peace

Ink:  Memento - Lady Bug

Dies:  Sizzix

Bling & Pearls:  Recollection

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug

Spectrum Noir

Challenges

CHNC - Ch. 459 Anything Christmas with optional include a stocking

Allsorts - Wk 541 Spots and/or stripes
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 408 - 409 Anything Goes
CRAFT - Ch. 531 Christmas
Crafty Friends - Ch. 120 Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Merry & Bright
Merry Little Christmas - Ch. 15
Cute 'n Crafty Christmas - Ch. 18

I just want to sip Cocoa

Well we have had it cold here the past few days after we got our 5 inches of snow on Monday.  The problem has been the wind and we haven't had windchills for sometime.  I've had to wear a hat and scarf when I've gone for my walks.  I used another Verve digital stamp from the Santa and Coffee Set.

Patterned Paper:  Core-dination
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp:  Verve - Santa & Coffee (see above for direct link)
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Divine twine
Spellbinder:  Small circle; Picot circle
Pearls:  Prima
Border Punch:  Fiskar

Challenges
Viva la Verve - March 2018
Double D - When Skies are Grey
CHNC - Ch. 375 Anything Christmas optional vintage/shabby chic
Naughty or Nice - Ch. 49 Drink Up
ABC Christmas - E Emboss F Frill G Glitter (glitter)
The Merry Christmas - Ch. 10

Bee mine?

I just love the Mo Manning image, Bee Mine and I used it when I made this center step card.  I put Sakura jelly glitter pen on the bee wings and flight pattern and the girl's skirt ruffle and wings.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Felicity

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Bee Mine (see above for direct link)

Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black

Sakura jelly glitter pen

Ribbon:  Michael's

Pearls/Bling:  Prima

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Punches:  Martha Stewart

Challenges

Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 316 - 317 Anything Goes

CHNC Patterned - January

Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 190 Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts - Ch. 228 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet - Ch. 180 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Ch. 358 Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Open - Ch. 21 Anything Goes