A Very Merry Christmas to You

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's #78 challenge was 'Anything Goes.' I created this cute hybrid card using the 'Vintage Pines' by Cheri Wenger and the 'Traditional Christmas Damask Papers' by Cupcake Cutiees. Using your digital papers and stamps along with some ribbon, glitter and other great products make this card come to life.

I created the base of the card on the computer using the one of the designs from the 'Traditional Christmas Damask Papers', word shapes and colors to create this hybrid card. I then printed out the pine cone digital image twice. The saying is and frame is from Vintage Pine collection. I added gold glitter and a brad to the frame. To add the ribbon, I cut two small slits on each side of the color block. I really liked how this hybrid card came alive.

Challenges I participated in:

Lots To Do, 'Words'

Stamp Something, 'Christmas Combo'

Cupcake Cutiees Christmas Damask Papers are beautiful!! These would be great for invitations, cards,paper goods and great scrapbooking papers! You will receive 13 patterns with this set for $5.00. Purchase this set by clicking here


Use these elegant pen-n-ink frames and design elements to create beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, papers, frames and gift items. Print and hand color the designs or use the brush files to change the colors and combine elements or create multi-colored designs. Perfect for cards and invitations, place cards, winter weddings and more! These also make beautiful overlays for photos. You will receive all of the elements in this set for $5.50. Purchase this set by clicking here.

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs

Weekly Top 5

I made the top five over at Cupcake Craft Challenge for my Unicorn card.

Sorry, I Suck

Today's sample was made with Stretch N' Bubbles; Sorry I Suck digital stamp. When I saw this image and saying I just thought to myself, yes there are times I feel this way.

I embossed the solid brown cardstock and then lightly sanded so the white core of the paper would show through. Purchase the digital image from the SNB store for $2.50 by clicking here.

These are the colors of Copics I used.

I participated in Create 4 Fun sketch challenge.

Gingerbread Tag Video

I came across this cute video on how to make Gingerbread man tags.

If you don't have the large petal punch from SU you could use your Circut to cut out the flower for the gingerbread man. Love it.

Snowman Candy Bar Wrapper Tutorial

Turn this into....

A special treat....

Crafters Digital Art Center has a complete tutorial on how to make these HERE!

Christmas Card Set with Box

Last week, I shared a card called 'Be Merry & Bright' with you. Today, I have created a Christmas Box set of cards using another digital image from the set called 'Traditional Christmas' by Blackleaf Studios.

Love how these images work so well together to create this card set. The box will hold 4 cards and envelopes. I will be sharing how I created the box later in the post.

Close up view of the card. The image was colored with Copics.

Challenges I participated in:

A Crafty Little Place, 'Anything Goes'

Anything Goes Challenge, 'Anything Goes'

The file contains 7 different joyous and fun Digital Stamping Elements. This charming Festive and Traditional Christmas Stamps are sure to add that sparkle to your special events - Party, Cocktail, Dinner, Celebrations, Festivities, etc. You can purchase this set in the Mygrafico store here for $4.00.

Directions:

1. 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock.

2. On the 8 1/2 inch side, score at 1, 1 3/4 and 7 3/4 inches.

3. On the 11 inch side, score at 3/4, 5 1/4, 6 and 10 1/2 inches.

4. Crease all folds.

5. See pattern and cut off the top left side of the cardstock. You will be making the 'flap' for the top of the box. Round the corners of the flap.

6. See pattern and cut the small box in the lower right corner.

Friends

Wanted to share some Birthday cards I received from friends last week. I know many people don't send cards anymore but, I love how it feels when you receive one.

Did you notice the corset? It was created with Iris Folding.

My sister Loretta, sent me this beautiful card. I love the soothing colors she choose.

Simple but very cute card. Notice the embossing across the top of the card?

Thanks to all my friends.

Believe

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's #77 challenge was 'Anything Goes.' I created this cute card using the 'Christmasy Stamps' by Blackleaf Studios .

I love the design of this card. I used pearlescents chalks for the center. I colored the reindeer with watercolor pencils added Crystal Effects and dazzling diamonds. The antlers were colored using a silver gel pen.

Challenges I participated in:
The Sweet Stop, card sketch layout.

This charming Festive and Traditional Christmas Stamps are sure to add that sparkle to your special events - Party, Cocktail, Dinner, Celebrations, Festivities..etc
The file contains 7 different joyous and fun Digital Stamping Elements which can be purchased for $4.00.

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?
Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.