Snowman friend Merry Christmas

 I colored this image a long time ago, but found it now when I was moving. I put it together at the beginning of the month, but didn't get a chance to post it until a few minutes before the sketch challenge closed, whew. I just wish that I had more time to play; however, work and my daughter's wedding planning is keeping me busy. I just love this image and didn't want to let it go to waste.

Patterned Paper:  Carta Bella
Cardstock: Bazzil, Recollection
Stamp: Tiddly Inks
Sentiment: Tim Holtz
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Die Cut: My Favorite Things
Gems: Recollections
Pom: Creativity
Washi tape: Recollections

Cheerful Sketches - March 2022 (see above)
CHNC - Ch. 587 Anything Christmas optional funny
CRAFT - Ch. 631 Anything Goes

Fab ' n Funky - Ch. 547 Hand colored image
Peace on Earth Challenge - Ch. 12

A cuppa Cocoa soothes the soul

I haven't been keeping up on my Christmas cards, so I am trying to get some done with some images that I had sitting in my stash. This is one from Torico and a sentiment from TLC Create. I used pop dots on the smaller hearts.

Patterned Paper:  Recollections
Cardstock: Bazzil and Recollection
Tag: Recollection
Stamp: Torico digital
Sentiment: TLC, Create - Cocoa soothes the soul
Punches: EK Success, Fiskars
Ribbon and twine: Michaels
Ink: Distress - Fired Brick
Pom: Creativity

Challenges
Cheerful Sketches - June 2021
Sparkles Christmas - Ch. 125 A Krafty Christmas
Fezziwigs Festive Frolics - Red and Green
Crafty Catz - Ch. 554 Anything Goes with optional Tag, you're it
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Ch. 186 K is for Kraft
CCAYR - June something with K or L (Kraft, love, layers)
Do-A1(1) Kreatives - Ch. 54 Small and big (hearts)
Merry Little Christmas - Ch. 35 Anything Christmas
CHNC - Ch. 545 Anything Christmas with optional winter fun

Have Yourself a merry little Christmas

Here was a card a made sometime ago and just hadn't taken the time to post using a Bugaboo image with prisma pencils and copics.  I colored this several years ago when I was on the Bugaboo DT. The sentiment is from TLC, Create.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp: Bugaboo - Santa Presents
Sentiment: TLC, Create - Have Yourself a merry little Christmas
Divine Twine
Pom: Creativity
Die: My Favorite Things
Punch: EK Success
Pearls: Recollections
Prisma Pencils

Challenges
CHNC - Ch. 545 Anything Christmas with optional winter fun
Crafty Catz - Ch. 554 Anything Goes with optional Tag, you're it!
Merry Little Christmas - Ch. 35 Anything Christmas
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 493 - 494 Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Ch. 249 Die cuts and/or punches

Let Heaven and Nature Sing!

I wanted to get a couple Christmas cards done each month and I am trying to do it yet for March. I had this one colored and put it together. This adorable elf is from Mo Manning and the sentiment is from TLC, Create. For March, I kept it green in color.

Cardstock: Bazzil
Stamp:  Mo Manning - see above for direct link
Sentiment: TLC, Create - let Heaven and Nature Sing!
Pom: Creativity
Spectrum Noir glitter pens
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart

Challenges
Mo's Digital Pencil - Ch. 301 Anything Goes with a Mo Manning image
Sketch Saturday - Ch 653
CHNC - Ch. 535 Anything Christmas with optional star or more
Christmas Kickstart - Ch. 48 Green Christmas
ABC Christmas - E for Elf
CCAYR - E for Elf
12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Ch 75 Cheers 

CIJ Day 7 at CTB Knobby Knees Christmas Sack

Today is the last day, day 7 of the Christmas in July at Catch the Bug and the theme is a Friday Freebie with a Color Challenge. You don't have the Friday Freebie.  For my card, I used a sentiment from TLC, Create.  This is emotional since this is my Design Team post. Due to all the demands with working full time as a nurse it has been difficult to meet the requirements of all that's required for the DTs.  I have met so many wonderful people and have gained such inspiration along the way.
And the inspiration for the design for my card, came from a card that Julie made back last August after she returned from having surgery and she was so excited to return. So it's just the opposite of what I am doing, but it was also a watermelon photo.

Julie's inspiration from August 2019

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Knobby Knees Christmas Sack

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Christmas Things

Pom:  Creativity

Stickles

Ribbon:  Michael's

Sakura jelly glitter pen

Prisma pencils

Enamel Dots: Paper Studio

Challenges

Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 448 - 449 Anything Goes

CHNC - Ch. 499 Anything Christmas with optional die cut or punch

Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 644 Christmas in July

Merry Little Christmas - Ch. 24

Crafty Calendar - July Add a ribbon

Bunny with Basket

I am planning to get around to blogs this weekend....this working is interfering with my crafting time. I wanted to post this card where I found an image from Mo Manning, Bunny with Basket that I colored up a LONG TIME agon and it was sitting in a pile. So I grabbed a patterned paper from TLC, Create.  I dry embossed a white piece of cardstock and then spritzed with Glimmer Mist. I added some flowers and flourishes and hid some eggs between the flowers. And naturally the bunny needed a pom tail. I did the basket in green that reminded me of the plastic ones that I had as a child.

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Easter Brings Posies Paper 2

Cardstock:  Core-dinations; Recollections

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Bunny with Basket (see above for direct link)

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Eggs:  Recollections

Stickles

Die:  My Favorite Things; QuicKutz

Embossing Folder:  Sizzix

Glimmer Mist

Pom:  Creativity

Challenges

Mo Manning - Ch. 289 Green with a Mo Manning image

Aud Sentiment - Ch. 247 Spring/Easter

Cardz 4 Galz - Ch. 118 Cute Animals

CRAFT - Ch. 550 Easter/Spring

Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 627 Easter

Time Out Challenge - Ch. 158 Lots or little purple

YNS - Ch. 135 Cute Critters

Crafty Catz - Ch. 499 Anything Goes with optional use kraft

Sisterhood of Crafters - Spring

Double D - Spring

Mellow Out

Today at Catch the Bug it's a New Release or an older image has been put into the new store and today we have Snowman Cocoa.  And for my sentiment comes from TLC, Create.  I made two copies of the image and used foam dots to put the second layer on top to give it depth. I used a pom on the hat.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Christmas Wood

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Snowman Cocoa

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Chocolate Season

Divine Twine

Pom:  Creativity

Foam dots

Dies:  My Favorite Things

Ink:  Distress - Old Paper

Challenges

CHNC - Ch. 465 Anything Christmas with optional something beginning with R (red, rosy cheeks)

12 months of Christmas Link Up - Ch. 59 Red and Green

CIC - Ch. 483 Snowmen (see above)

JUGS - Ch. 515 Photo Week (see above)

Sweet Stampin -  A pop of  red

Scrapping 4 Fun - Ch. 154 Winter

Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 609 Winter

I believe in Santa Claus

Today is the kick off of the Christmas in July at Catch the Bug. There are daily challenges with prizes for each day with grand prizes and a chance to be a guest designer. It's a week of fun! Today is to pick your favorite movie from the three listed and make a project to go with that movie.

I picked the Santa ClausE and used the image Christmas Kidz 01 along with a sentiment from TLC, Create. I thought of when he first got the suit and had to "grow" into to it so that's why I thought this was a perfect image. I put a pom on the hat. I included a cross-grain ribbon and some snowflakes to complete my card.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Christmas Kidz 01

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - I believe in Santa Claus

Punches:  EK Success

Pom:  Creativity

Snowflakes:  Recollection

Ribbon:  Michel's

Challenges

CHNC - Ch. 447 Anything Christmas with optional use a die cut or punch

Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 396 - 397 Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - Ch. 196 Christmas in July

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - July

12 months of Christmas - Ch. 55 Plaids

Winter Bird Polaroids

Today at Catch the Bug is a New Release of Winter Bird 2 and for this card I used a sentiment from TLC, Create.  I added bling to my snowflakes and the corner of my card.  The pom on the hat has some sparkle. Today we are predicted to get another 5 inches of snow, argh. I don't mind snow, but don't like when it dumps it all at once on us. Also don't want any freezing rain first. So stay warm and safe for my friends in the blizzard areas and cool for my friends on the other side of the world that are having a heat wave.  Funny weather.

Patterned Paper:  Recollections

Cardstock:  Recollection; Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp: Bugaboo - Winter bird 2

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Polaroids

Ribbon:  Michael's

Bling: Recollection

Pom:  Creativity

Punch:  EK Success

Challenges

Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 370 - 371 Anything Goes

Creatalicious - Ch. 155 Anything Goes with optional winter fun

Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 413 Anything Goes
CCAYR - January Let it Snow
Crafty Animals - Ch. 22
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Ch. 22

Snowmen Block

Today I have a card for you with some playful snowmen for the Thursday Oldie but Goodie at Catch the Bug and the set is Snowmen Block.  This time I used an oversized pom on the one hat. I added some twine and washi tape around my patterned paper strips.  I also added a few red snowflakes with some clear bling. Just wish I had this much energy, lol.

Patterned Paper:  Me and My Big Ideas

Cardstock:  Martha Stewart; Bazzil

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Snowmen Block

Pom:  Recollection

Snowflake:  EK Success

Bling:  Paper Studio

Washi Tape:  Recollection

Spellbinder:  Picot Circle

Twine:  Natural Fibers

Sakura jelly glitter pen

Challenges

Cheerful Sketches - December

CHNC - Ch. 415 Anything Christmas with optional gems or pearls

Crafty Gals Corner - Ch. 180 Anything Christmas

Simon Says Moday - Warm Winter Wishes

Crafty Calendar - December It's Christmas Time

Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 364 - 365 Anything Goes

Stella Shopping

Well, the week of Catch the Bug Holiday Chaos has ended so watch for the winners in the next couple of days.  So today starts a new Saturday Challenge and it's Anything Goes.  For my card, I used the Friday Freebie of Stella Christmas and did her in Traditional Christmas Colors.  Wishing you a great weekend.

Patterned Paper:  American Crafts
Cardstock:  Recollections
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Stella Christmas
Ribbon:  American Crafts
Ink:  Distress Mowed Lawn
Button:  Hobby Lobby
Die:  Tutti
Pom:  Recollections
Glossy Acceents

Challenges
ABC Christmas - Y Your favorite Thing (presents, shopping, Stella images)
4CC - Ch. 432 Ribbons/ Bows
Pearly Sparkles - Ch. 35 Merry Christmas
International Art & Soul - Ch. 47 Funny Christmas
Dragonfly Journey - Ch. 130 Handmade Holiday Magic

Cost a lot like Christmas

LAST DAY of the Catch the Bug Awkward Holiday Chaos Day 7 which is "Was BINGO one of Santa's reindeer?"  There is our Friday Freebie and we have a BINGO board to go with it.  We have Stella Christmas which how can you not have humor with all of this awkward challenges?  I also used a retired elf.  I used ALL the BINGO items!!! So I have a card in overload and Stella's sweater is sure UGLY.  Hope you have some fun with this challenge.

Patterned Paper:  Core-dinations;  Sweet Shoppe

Cardstock:  Core-dinations; Bazzil; Paper Studio; Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Stella Christmas & Elf cc

Spectrum Noir

Poms:  Recollection

Star:  Making Memories

Divine Twine

Stickles

Glossy Accents

Die:  Sugar Pea 

Challenges

CHNC - Ch. 414 Anything Christmas with optional stickers

International Art & Soul - Ch. 47 Funny Christmas

Addicted to Stamps - Ch. 169 Christmas Non-traditional colors

Create with Stamps - Ch. 33 Santa or Gift

Sisterhood of Crafters - Use stitched dies

Cardz 4 Galz - Ch. 86 Non-traditional colors

Can this be happening to me?

I  know that I said a while back that I was having problems with my sinuses which I have had an infection since June.  I saw Allergy and they gave me a strong antibiotic for 10 days...and I still continue to have disgusting stuff that comes out.  I photograph it just so I can show them.  To make it worse...there are times because of the drainage with the congestion I feel like I can't breathe.  Obviously I am a nurse and I know that I am breathing; however, I feel like my airway is restricted and I have been having panic attacks.  I have never had them before so this is freaking me out.  Then to make a long story short....they are carrying over to other parts of my life because the more that I try to control them the worse they get.  There are times that my socks, bra or other clothing bother me and I have to get out of them or change them because I feel claustrophobic or lumps/bumps are problems.  Then I get mad at myself.  I stopped wearing necklaces that feel restrictive on my neck.  I have talked to my doctor and she offered to prescribe me something to relax me, but I am too stubborn to give in.  I now have an appointment to see ENT in mid December.  I saw my homeopathic healer who has made a remedy for me in the past and it's been over a year since I took any and he asked if I was ever in a restrictive environment....well that was my entire first marriage.  Then we have come to realize that I might be suffering from symptoms of being the same feelings I had when my exhusband physically restrained me or used to pin me down.  WOW! Didn't think that my sinus infection would bring up that snot!!! lol So my heart goes out to everyone who suffers with anxiety and panic attacks.  I am hoping that I can get this sinus stuff handled and that this will all stop, but I have a different understanding.

Now.....for my card today....I used a wonderful image from Mo Manning that looks similar to my daughter's dog and this is who the card is for....Gus.  The sentiment is from TLC, Create.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Core-dinations; Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Lhasa Apso with Santa Hat (see above for direct link)

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Have you been good or bad

Staples:  Stash

Pom:  Recollections

Challenges

Tuesday Morning Sketch - Ch. 481

CHNC - Ch. 413 Anything Christmas with optional create your own background

Tuesday Throwdown - Ch. 419 Photo Inspiration

Merry Little Christmas - Ch. #4

CIC - Ch. 459 The Holidays

Party till you melt

I wanted to make a card for me that wasn't part of a DT requirement so I made a Christmas card.  I used an image from Bugaboo called Goofy Snowmen Set and a sentiment from TLC, Create.  Naturally if it's a goofy snowman...he has to have goofy eyes and a pom on his hat.  The background is embossed.  It's a fun CAS card.

Cardstock:  Stampin' Up; Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Goofy Snowmen Set

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Party till you melt

Eyes:  Horizon

Pom:  Creatology

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug

Ribbon:  Michael's

Circle Punches:  EK Success

Challenges

Christmas Card Throwdown - November Sketch

12 Months of Christmas - Ch. 47 All Tied Up

CHNC - Ch. 410 Anything Christmas with option use some glitter

Winter Wonderland - Color It

Merry Little Christmas - Ch. 4

Sparkles Christmas - Ch. 95 Embossing

The Merry Christmas Challenge - Oct 15 - Nov 14

Incy Wincy - Christmas

Hope you have a Rock'n Christmas

Today we start a new Stella Says Sketch at Catch the Bug.  For my card, I used Kidz Christmas Santa and colored her in purple. The sentiment is from TLC, Create.   For the background, I used Glimmer Mist spray over a snowflake embossed paper.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Jolly Holiday
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Kidz Christmas Santa (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Hope you have a Rock'n Christmas
Ink: Distress - Concord Violet
Pom:  Creativity
Pearls:  Recollection
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Glimmer Mist

Challenges
CHNC - Ch. 401 Anything Goes with optional angel
The Merry Christmas - Anything Christmas
Word Art Wednesday - 350 - 351 Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 395 Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Ch. 173 Anything Goes

Christmas in July - Be naughty

Already on Day 5, but more than that, it's July 25th and it's my 50th Birthday! besides being the Humor Me day for the Catch the Bug 7th Annual Christmas Challenge.  So for my card, I used the Gus Christmas - Be Naughty image and sentiment.  I put Glossy Accents on his glasses and a pom on his hat.  I put some present stickers on the card.
I was so lucky to have my daughter and friends throw a birthday party for me this past weekend. And a wonderful DT friend Faith, sent me some beautiful Welsh presents that are incredible.

Gifts from Faith

Nursing Friends

Patterned Paper:  Cloud 9

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Gus Christmas - Be Naughty

Spellbinder:  Small and Large Circles

Dies:  My Favorite Things

Pom:  Creativity

Gems:  Paper Studio

Stickers:  Knop Co

Glossy Accents

Challenges

Sketch Saturday - Ch. 523

12 months of Christmas link up - Ch. 43 Anything Goes

CHNC - Ch. 395 Anything Christmas optional use some red

Aud Sentiment - Ch. 208 Christmas in July

Dragonfly Journeys - Ch. 123 Christmas in July

International Art & Soul - Ch. 38 Christmas Traditions

Winter Wonderland - Christmas Gifts

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - July Christmas Tree