The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day Seven

Hello All,

Welcome to Day Seven of The Twenty Five Days of Christmas!!

And Blog Candy!!

I will be sharing a different Christmas card every day from December 1st through December 25th.  On today's card, I stamped Cocoa Mouse and colored him with Copic Markers.  I added lots of die cuts pieces and pretty papers.  

 ****I am entering My Sweet Christmas Wishes into Lisa's Bloggers Challenge (Christmas)!

Crafty Calendar: Cold and Frosty

All that Stickles: Happy Holidays and Stickles  *******

Materials:

Stamps: Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set (SNS-10-049) from Sweet N Sassy Stamps.

Ink: Tuxedo Black (ME900) Memento.

Card Stock: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah; Always Artichoke, Blushing Bride, and Pixie Pink from Stampin’ Up.

Decorative Paper: Peppermint Twist K & Company.

Embellishments: Stickles Glitter Glue in Diamond - Ranger; Pearls - Kaisercraft; Ribbon - Hobby Lobby.

Other: Copic Markers; Big Scallop Circle SM (S4-250) and Standard Circles Small (S4-116) Spellbinders; One inch Circle Punch - Fiskars; 1 3/8 inch Circle Punch - Marvy; 3D-Zots (17180) Therm-o-Web; Fabri-Tac glue - Beacon Industries.

Instructions:

• Make top fold card from Pixie Pink CS.  Make a single layer of Always Artichoke CS slightly larger than the folded card and glue to the back of the card.  
• Layer the folded card with Decorative Paper. 
• Stamp image on Solar White CS.  Color the image with Copic Markers.  
• Cut the image with the Circle die and layer onto a scallop circle die cut from Blushing Bride CS.  
• Add the circle with dimensional adhesive.  Add to the card front.  
• Stamp the sentiment with Tuxedo Black ink on White CS and punch circle.  Layer with a circle punched from Pixie Pink CS.   
• Add the sentiment to card with dimensional adhesive.  
• Tie ribbon in bow and glue to card with Fabri-Tac.  Add the pearls and glitter glue.

And, don't forget the blog candy!!!!!

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

See all the details about the Blog Candy on Day One post here.

See you next time for DAY EIGHT of THE 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.  Hope you are having a great day.  And, that you are finding time to make a few Christmas cards!!  Love ya.

Karen

The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day Six

Hello Dreamers!!

Welcome to Day Six  of The Twenty Five Days of Christmas!!

                                    And Blog Candy!!

I will be showcasing a different Christmas card each day of December from the 1st through the 25th.  On Today's cards I show how you can make Christmas cards without Christmas stamps.  I used an non-Christmas stamp to make the two cards you see here.  You could even write in a sentiment too.  I did not even use traditional Christmas colors on the first card, but did on the second.  Easy peasy--no need to spend lots on extra Holiday stamps.

Materials:

Stamps: Elizabeth Stamp and Various Holiday Sentiments-Stampin' Up

CS: Cream, White,Green; Rich Razzleberry - Stampin' Up
Real Red and Rich Razzleberry - Stampin' Up
Red and Pink Ribbons

3-D Stickers from K & Company

And, don't forget the blog candy.  I purchased some new items and shared some of my stash.  Here it is!!

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

See all the details about the Blog Candy on Day One post here.

See you tomorrow for Day Seven!!!  Hope you are having a great day and enjoying the Holiday inspiration. Love ya.

Karen

The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day Five

Hello Everyone!!

Welcome to Day Five of The Twenty Five Days of Christmas!!

And Blog Candy!!

I will be sharing a different Christmas card every day from December 1st through December 25th.  On today's card, I stamped a Holiday  image that was  layered with bright colors.  A nice, quick card good for  making multiples.

Materials:

Stamps: Holiday Woodcuts-Stampin' Up (retired)

CS: White, greens, Real Red -Stampin' Up
Real Red Ink ink - Stampin' Up (to stamp image)
DP: Graphic 45

And, don't forget the blog candy!!!! 

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

See all the details about the Blog Candy on Day One post here.

See again tomorrow for day SIX!!  Don't forget to leave a comment for the blog candy!!! Hope you are having a great day!  Love ya.

Karen

The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day Four

Hello All,

Welcome to Day Four of The Twenty Five Days of Christmas!!

And Blog Candy!!

I will be sharing a different Christmas card every day from December 1st through December 25th.  On today's card, I used an embossing folder to create texture and also stamped a sweet image that was colored with Distress Markers.  

**********This card is entered in the Simon's Wednesday Challenge-Make your own background.

Materials:

Stamps: Presents for You-My Favorite Things

CS: Kraft; Electric Red -My Favorite Things
Coffee Archival ink (to stamp image)
Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Distress Markers- Barn Door, Crushed Olive

Xmas Red  and Chrystal Stickles glitter glue

Silver Ribbon

Ornaments on Side Embossing Folder-Darice

And, don't forget the blog candy.  I purchased some new items and shared some of my stash.  Here it is!!

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

See all the details about the Blog Candy on Day One post here.

See you next time for DAY FIVE of THE 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.  Hope you are having a great day.  And, that you are finding time to make a few Christmas cards!!  Love ya.
Karen

Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day Three!!

Hello Dreamers!!
Today is day Three of The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas!!!

I will be showcasing a different Christmas card each day of December from the 1st until the 25th.  Here we are at Day Three !!  Today's card features a cardinal stamped and then colored with Copic makers.

Materials:

Stamps: Christmas Joy- Sweet N Sassy Stamps

CS: Cream, Green, Gold
DP: K & Company; Glitter swirls -Anna Griffin
Copics

Gold Stickles glitter glue

Gold Ribbon

Spellbinder die and Sizzix die

Check out the Blog Candy!!!!!

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

See all the details about the Blog Candy on Day One post here.

Don't forget to leave a comment for the blog candy!!!  See you tomorrow for Day Four!!!  Enjoy your day.  Love ya.
Karen

The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day Two

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Day Two of The Twenty Five Days of Christmas!!

   And Blog Candy!!

I will be showcasing a different Christmas card each day of December from the 1st through the 25th.  I have tried to keep most of the cards mail friendly without lots of heavy embellishments.  I send out over 75 Christmas cards and I really  want them to be easy to mail.  On Today's cards I used an embossing folder to create the focal point.

Materials:

Stamps:Various Holiday Sentiments

CS: Cream, Dark Green; Soft Suede and Chocolate Chip from Stampin' Up
Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Brilliance Pearlescents Pigment ink
Clear Embossing Powder

Silver Stickles glitter glue

Silver Ribbon

Reindeer Embossing Folder-Darice
Background made with Template and spray inks

After dry embossing the card stock I used the direct to paper method of applying ink to the raised portion (the reindeer).  On the first card, I used Vintage Photo DI.  On the second card, I used pigment ink and then sprinkled clear embossing powder over and heat embossed.


And, don't forget the blog candy.  I purchased some new items and shared some of my stash.  Here it is!!

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

See all the details about the Blog Candy on Day One post here.


***********Challenges for my Embossed Reindeer:
Christmas Card Challenges: no stamping--card Two
Sentimental Sundays: traditional Christmas colors--card one
Paper Playtime: anything goes
Through the Purple Haze: Christmas

See you tomorrow for Day Three!!!  Hope you are having a great day and enjoying the Holiday inspiration. Love ya.
Karen

Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Day One and Blog Candy!!

Hello Everyone!!
Today is day One of The Twenty-Five Days of Christmas here in Dreamland!!!  
I will be showcasing a different Christmas card each day of December from the 1st through the 25th.  I also promised a little blog candy.  I purchased some new items and shared some of my stash.  Here it is!!

Close up pics

Blog Candy contains:

A New Happy Messages Stampendous Clear Stamp set

Little Layers, Plus Stampin' Up Retired Stamp set

A New Fleur De Lis Embossing Folder from Darice

100 sheets of 6x6 Decorative Paper

Prima Flowers

Lots of Ribbon

Die Cut Tags

Ways to Win the Blog Candy:

1. Leave a comment on any of the 25 Days of Christmas posts--each time you leave a comment your name goes in the drawing.  So the more you comment, the more chances of winning.
2. Become a Follower--Leave a comment to let me know!
3. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on your Blog--Leave a comment to let me know!
4. Post about the 25 Days of Christmas on Facebook--Leave a comment to let me know!

Winner will be randomly selected and announced the first week of January 2014

Now that we have all the details of the Blog Candy all set out, let's get to the first card of the Twenty Five Days of Christmas!!!

Materials:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Trim the Branches Snowman--My Favorite Things

CS: Solar White Neenah; Ruby Red Stampin' Up

Decorative Paper: K & Company

Copic Markers

Gold Stickles glitter glue

Striped Ribbon-Stampin' Up

Frame Die cut-Sizzix

Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint-Ranger (used on the die cut frame)

**********A Few Fun challenges for my Gold and  Glittery Snowman:

Cards 4 eternity: not traditional Christmas

Simon's Wednesday: anything goes

4 Krafty Girlz: Anything goes

Aud Sentiments: use any sentiment
Fashionable Stamping: In the Holiday Spirit

Don't forget to comment for the blog candy!!  I will be back tomorrow with day TWO!!!!  Happy Holidays!!  Love ya 

Karen