Silent Night

THIS IS MY SECOND POST OF THE DAY. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MY ABC/HB2PAOLA POST. THANKS!

Hello and happy Friday to you!!
I'm back with this week's release over at A Day For Daisies. This stamp is called Gentle Baby and it can be found HERE in the ADFD store. Be sure to check out what my teammies have created with this beautiful release! Also, if you're looking for a BEAUTIFUL baby Jesus image this Christmas, it's 50% off today in the ADFD store!
Arielle
Alice
Broni
Sherry

AND AND today is also our posting day for this month's Crafters Of Faith card!
Mary Rose gave us a wonderful challenge to create a card inspired by our favorite Christmas song and this stamp couldn't have been more perfect for me!

Here is what Mary Rose said:
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

Hello, Crafty sisters! Can you believe the holidays are here? I LOVE this time of year! Peppermint Mocha Lattes, twinkling lights, Hallmark Christmas movies...every good and perfect gift pointing to our Savior. My favorite part of the season? Christmas carols. I LOVE Christmas music, and I have so many CDs that I have to start listening to them in October just to fit them all in! LOL I have a few favorites that make it into heavy rotation (Amy Grant, Kathy Mattea, Point of Grace, Sara Groves), and others that are strictly instrumental and fill the house with the ambient sounds of the season (Jim Brickman, Windham Hill's Celtic Christmas, and more). This month's challenge: Make a card based on one of your favorite Christmas songs or carols. (The Bible verse I chose is often associated with Handel's Messiah, another favorite!) Make sure your card has a little twinkle to represent the light of the world. Bonus points to anyone who includes kraft and gingham in their design (just because I LOVE kraft and gingham!)

Well, Silent Night is my favorite Christmas carol--and O Holy Night is a close 2nd. I also threw in some kraft and gingham, because I too love that combo!
Be sure and check out what songs have inspired this wonderful group of faith-filled Ladies (blog list on the side bar).

Anything Goes At ABC

Hi Friends!
I have 2 post for you today! Can you believe it? :)

A couple week's ago I was a winner at ABC Challenges, which meant that I get to participate today in their new challenge! How cool is that! The challenge this week is ANYTHING GOES and I decided to share a card that I've been waiting to share with you for a while now.

I made this Mo Manning card for my sweet friend, Paola's Mo Manning swap. And I thought today was the perfect day to share it, because it's Paola's BIRTHDAY!! 

Paola is one amazing woman: an incredible mother, daughter and grandmother and a sweet, sweet friend to all that she meets. I have been SO blessed to know her and share a friendship with her for 5 years now! BIG HUGS and smoochies to her on this special day.

 The stamp I used for this card is Mo's version of Snow White and I've paired her with papers from Amuse Studio, flower from Prima, ribbon is SU and button from Basic Grey. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out this week's ABC Challenge!!

Merry and Bright

Hello, Friends!
I'm glad you stopped by today for Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #79!
Jen has created another fabby sketch for us below (and one that I flipped on it's side again). :)

For my card I've used a new stamp this month from MFT Stamps, called You Shine (from the A la mode line). The papers are from Echo Park and this cutie is colored up in Copics.
We hope you'll find time to play this week!

Amy Sheffer
Arielle Gordon
Cresta Woodruff-Guest Designer
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson
Tracey Pickersgill

Very Merry Christmas

Hi Friends!
I'm back with another fun By LORi Designs card today! LORi has got some SUUUUUUUPER cute New Winter images in the BLD shop and they are just waiting to be scooped up and colored!

For my card, since I had all 4 of these new cuties inked up, I was eager to get one on a card! This is Candy Gram Sam  and he is colored Copics. The papers are Bo Bunny, the wreath and bow are a die set from Papertrey Ink and the sentiment is Amuse Art Stamps.
Oh, and in case you hadn't noticed, I decided to make Sam's earmuffs into curly hair. So, as it turns out, Sam could be a girl or a boy. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit all of the BLD Girls and see all the Fabby Winter Creations!

Pretty Packaging

Hi Friends!
Happy Monday!

It's time for challenge #176 over at The Pink Elephant and this week it's time for Pretty Packaging!
Create a gift or project that shows off a pretty packaging idea and share it with us over at The Pink Elephant Blog.

For my package, I decided to use washi tape. I've wanted to do something fun with my washi for a long time and when this challenge came up, I knew it would be perfect to try out! I've also used this week's challenge (free stamp for participants) over at A Day For Daisies and created a little tag using the Snowman Scott Stamp.

Be sure to go visit The Pink Elephant Blog to see all the wonderful ideas!!
Have a wonderful day!

A Special Gift From ADFD

Hi Friends!
I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday.
I just wanted to pop in and let you know that A Day For Daisies has a new challenge up and a special gift for you today on this Black Friday! Be sure to check it out and have a wonderful weekend! NOTE: PLEASE ONLY USE THE FREE IMAGE IF YOU ARE GOING TO PARTICIPATE. THANKS :)

Winter Hello

Hi Friends!
I'm back with another fun By LORi Designs card today! LORi has got some SUUUUUUUPER cute New images in the BLD shop and they are just waiting to be scooped up and colored!

For my card, since I had all 4 of these new cuties inked up, I was eager to get one on a card! This is Candy Cane Jane and she is colored Copics. The papers are Carte Bella, the burlap is My Mind's Eye and the ribbon was made by my ADFD teammie, Sherry Eckblad.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit all of the BLD Girls and see all the Fab Fall Creations!

TPE Give Thanks

Hi Friends!
Happy Monday!

It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant and this week it's time to GIVE THANKS.
Create a card or project that reflects GIVING THANKS to you and share it with us over at The Pink Elephant Blog.

I've done several cards with this theme over the last month and so I thought I would share my very favorite for this challenge. You'll have to go visit The Pink Elephant Blog to go find out which one it is!!
I'm sneaky like that :) Have a wonderful day!

Work In Progess

Hi Friends! Happy Saturday!
I just wanted to pop in and show you what's in the works over in my crafty place.
New immies from BY LORI DESIGNS!! You can find these fun winter images in the BLD STORE and even get them in a bundle for a limited time!
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

Thinking of You

Hi Friends!
I'm back with another card for A DAY FOR DAISIES!

This week Tammy's releasing these two sweet fairies over in the store.
For my card I've used Cherry Boy Fairy and paired him with papers from Cosmo Cricket, Early Bird and Social Club. I just love me some ADFD images!
He is colored in Copics and the sentiment is Stampin Up.  

Be sure to check out all the GORGEOUS inspiration from the ADFD team! Have a wonderful weekend!
Arielle
Alice
Broni
Sherry

Dueling Darling Deconstructed Sketch

Hello, Friends!
I'm glad you stopped by today, because I have one card to show you in honor of TWO very fun occasions! The first is Deconstructed Sketch #78! Jen has created another fun sketch for us below. We hope you'll find time to play this week! Oh and this week's sketch is going to be extended through Thanksgiving, so you'll have extra time to play!

Amy Sheffer
Arielle Gordon
Cresta Woodruff-Guest Designer
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson
Tracey Pickersgill

The second EXCITING occasion my card is for, (it's a two-fer this week!) is my VERY FIRST DUEL with the Dueling Darlings. I've been invited to join Kelly and the Divas to duel against the Dazzlers once a month with a combined theme. And this month our theme (chosen by the fabulous Carol and Debbie) is
Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Each of us got a FABULOUS kit in the mail (thank you Carol!!) and I used as much of it as I could to showcase this theme and sketch!

I hope that you will visit the Divas and Dazzlers today and see what they've created! Have a great Thursday!

DIVAS
Kelly
Carol
Barb
LJ
Judy
Kadie (me! eek!)
Tami

DAZZLERS
Melina
Debbie
Michelle
Terry
Paola
April
Darlene
Jeanette

New BLD Immies!

Happy Wednesday, Friends!

I just wanted to pop in and let you know that By LORi Designs has some new and FAB stamps in the store!! Check it out and take advantage of the bundle price while you can! :)

Happy Pie Day!

Hi Friends!
I'm back with another fun By LORi Designs card today! LORi has got some SUUUUUUUPER cute Fall and Winter images in the BLD shop and they are just waiting to be scooped up and colored!

For my card I wanted to get Puddle Jumper Eliza inked up. I've colored this beautiful Pilgrim-esk little lady in Copics and paired her with papers from My Mind's Eye (sentiment from Stampin Up). And I say 'happy pie day,' because who could eat an adorable turkey like that? :)

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit all of the BLD Girls and see all the Fab Fall Creations!

Oh, I don't want to forget to mention, I've used ABC crafts sketch #4 for this card! Thanks to Jeanette for pointing me towards this fab sketch!

Silent Night, Holy Night

Hi Friends!
It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant! And this week your challenge #174 is to PUNCHES and/or DIE CUTS on your card or project.

For my card I've used a stamp from C.C. Designs (available at All That Scraps) called Meoples Nativity and paired it with papers from Echo Park Paper. I've used a few Nesties to meet the challenge this week. :)
The Meoples are colored in Copics and the buttons are from Basic Grey.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope that you'll join in on the fun this week over at The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog! Be sure and check out all the amazing inspirations that Ella's Girls have for you!

Thankful Hearts

Hi Friends!
I'm back with another card for A DAY FOR DAISIES!
This week it's challenge time and the release of the THANKFUL HEARTS images. You can find all the details about ADFD Challenge #57 over on the BLOG.

For my card I've used the image called Snack Between Friends and paired it with papers from Cosmo Cricket. I really wanted to keep this card simple, as I like to do with ADFD images, because I always think the focus should go right to that beautiful image. And I think my husband agrees. He usually doesn't have all that much to say about my cards, but he really loved this one! (Yay! :)

I hope you will join us this week! In the mean time be sure to check out all the GORGEOUS inspiration from the ADFD team! Have a wonderful weekend!

Arielle
Alice
Broni
Sherry

Keep Calm

Hello, Friends!
I've been off on jury duty this week, doing my part as a faithful citizen (or something like that), but I've found a little bit of time in the evenings before bedtime to get inky! And I'm glad you stopped by today, because it's Deconstructed Sketch time! Get ready for another FAB week and this week's sketch #77.

As you can see, I flipped this sketch on it's side. Feel free to flip it around any which way, for whatever works for you! For my card I've used a hostess set from Stampin Up (thank you to my dear, dear friend, Carol!) and paired it with papers from My Minds Eye, Six By Six and Ribbon from American Crafts.

I hope that you will join us for sketch 77! Be sure to visit all the Sketch Girls to see how they've used this week's sketch! Have a great day!

Amy Sheffer
Arielle Gordon
Cresta Woodruff-Guest Designer
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson
Tracey Pickersgill

Celebrate Thanks

Hi Friends!
I'm back with another fun By LORi Designs card today! LORi has got some SUUUUUUUPER cute Fall and Winter images in the BLD shop and they are just waiting to be scooped up and colored!

For my card I wanted to get Puddle Jumper Little Sweet Flower inked up. I've colored this beautiful Native American little lady in Copics and paired her with papers from October Afternoon Witch Hazel.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit all of the BLD Girls and see all the Fab Fall Creations!

Season's Greetings

Hi Friends!
It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant! And this week your challenge is to use your favorite COLORING MEDIUM! Sounds easy enough, right?

This week TPE #173 is being sponsored by Tiddly Inks! So one blessed participant will win a GC to shop at the Tiddly Inks Store!

For my card I've used a stamp called Inky Critters and papers from Echo Park Paper. The button is from Basic Grey and sentiment is from Taylored Expressions. Oh! And my favorite coloring medium is Copic markers :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope that you'll join in on the fun this week over at The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog! Be sure and check out all the amazing inspirations that Ella's Girls have for you!

Native Hearts-ADFD November Club Kit

Hi Friends! Happy Friday! Today's an exciting day, because I get to share that I've been blessed to join the team at A Day For Daisies!! Yipee!! And what better way to start off a new team, than with the reveal of the November Club Kit and a mini HOP!! Be sure to pop over to the A Day For Daisies Blog to start!

Such a beautiful selection of celebrating life and harvest! For my card I chose to work with the little beauty in the tree and the stamp is called Tree Top Dreams. I had a layout in mind to keep this card simple and highlight this stamp best and I found that Splitcoaststampers Sketch #409 for this week, was exactly what I was looking for! Woohoo!

The papers I've used are from My Mind's Eye and the sentiment is Stampin Up.

 Your next stop on today's HOP is SHERRY.

One lucky commentor will win the whole release! There are 3 ways to enter the drawing, 1) Comment on all the designers' blogs & leave a comment on the ADFD Club Kit blog post 2) Become a new follower of ADFD's blog or mention the hop on your blog! 3) Like ADFD on Facebook or share the link on your FB page! For any of these things, you will get one entry. Leave a separate comment letting us know which of these you did on this blog post.

Hope you have fun seeing all the Native Heart creations!