Unscripted Sketches Challenge #192

Happy Saturday!

Welcome back!  How has your first week of the New Year been?  I've been going through lots of adjustments, mostly getting used to the cold weather, but this year has started off really well for us.  I feel like my move here is a blessing, and hope to continue on the path to new and exciting things.  My daughter is absolutely loving the fact that I get to hug her everyday, and that I am here when she just wants to talk.  I'm loving the fact that I get to do the everyday things that I've missed with her again. :) 

I have a new Unscripted Sketches project for you today.  It's been a while since I've participated, so I'm happy to be back in it.  I have always loved their sketches, so it was fun to finally get to create with one of them again.  The gals at US have been so wonderful, in allowing me the time off I needed to get everything together, and I'm thankful for their patience with me.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I really dig the way this card turned out!  I kinda used the below color combo, from Design Seeds, which was fabulous and made me happy.  Once I had my idea of how I wanted to put my card together, it was finished in no time.  I'm not a huge pink fan, but really like the color combo in this card.

I am so thankful that you've stopped by today.  I do hope you'll head over to see what wonderful projects are posted on the US blog for you today.  They're pretty fabulous!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs!

For Your Inspiration Challenge #37

Hola!

I can't belive how quickly time has passed since I last posted an FYI project.  We took a break for the last few months so that my designers could get their kiddos ready to go back to school, and so they could enjoy the holidays with their families.  It's the beginning of the year, and things are back on schedule with our challenges being posted on the first and third Thursday's of the month.  We will still be picking a favorite for each challenge, and showcasing their projects on the FYI blog.  Not too much has changed.  So, are you ready to play along with us again?  :)

Here is the inspiration photo for our first challenge of the year.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE. 

And here is my card, based on the photo.

This is the first card I made, after being on hiatus from crafting, for so long.  I'm not sure I totally dig it, but I do like it a little.  Unfortunately, with starting my new job, I wasn't able to pull together another card before today.  I guess it is kinda cute. lol  I'm going to enter this into the following challenges.

Kaboodle Doodles #152 - Anything Goes
Mojo Monday #264 - Sketch (my loose interpretation of it)
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Use It Tuesday #46 - 2013 (I need tons of Thank You's, the stamps and border punch on this card are at least six months old)
Heck of a Challenge January Challenge - Thank You
Natalie & Amy's January Challenge - Your Favorite Things (Nesties, Distress Inks, Paper Flowers)

Anyway, I do hope you'll head over to see what my Lovelies have created for you today.  Their projects are always so beautiful.  I'm sure you'll love my two new designers as well!

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #123

Hola y'all!

I'm having a very difficult time trying to figure out how we've arrived at December already.  I honestly feel like I finally got over writing 2011 on everything last week, and now we're almost to 2013! lol  Goodness!  Anyway, I'll get onto why you're visiting.  :)

The theme this week at Papercraft Star is:

A Golden Christmas Card!

 

You can interpret this any way you like (i clarified with the higher ups).  As long as you've got gold on it, you're good to go.  Here is what I created for this weeks challenge.

 

 

Does it look familiar??  A year or two ago I created something similar to this, but they were red, and they were Christmas ornaments.  I figured I'd see how my idea would turn out as a card.  I have to admit, I LOVE this!  I dipped the tips of my roses into gold embossing powder and heat set them.  They are even more lovely in person.  The layers are separated by foam adhesive for more dimension, and I love how the dry embossing goes perfectly with the shape.  I know exactly who will be receiving this Christmas card.

 

I've included the following challenges on my card:

 

Dynamic Duos #31 - Light Green & Red

Corrosive Challenge #163 - Anything Goes

Hooked on Craft Challenge #27 - Christmas

Love To Create Challenge #44 - Holiday Cheer

Made Especially For You - Christmas Card With a Die Cut (my whole card was made with dies)

My Craft Spot #78 - Merry Christmas

Paper Playtime Challenge #90 - Chistmas Colors

Tammy's Scrapin Corner #39 - Anything Christmas

Cards Galore December Challenge - Christmas

Cupcake Craft Room December Challenge - Anything Goes for Christmas

Natalie and Amy's December Challenge - Winter Wishes

The Stamp Spot December Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

 

As always, the projects posted over at the PCS blog are nothing short of gorgeous this week.  Hopefully, you'll get the chance to check them out, and maybe even play along.  You won't be disappointed!

 

Have a great day!

Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #121

Hello!

How's everything?  Things here are going much better, and I finally feel like my stress level is going down, personal wise.  Work is crazy as my supervisor is on vacation until the 20th, and we're super busy.  I've never missed someone at work as much as I miss her. lol  I'm glad she's vacationing though, she rarely takes time off, for anything.  Can you believe we're at mid November already?  I really wish it would slow down.  I'm running out of time to get everything I need to do done. lol  Anyway, enough babbling, I'll share my crafty project with you.

The theme at Papercraft Star this week is: Thanks/Thanksgiving!

I love this photo, but as usual, the photos are always use if you choose.  This week, I went a different direction, but still created a thank you card.  Check it!

I colored this butterfly with my Copics, a while ago, while on one of my flights to my moms.  By the way, it's interesting how many times you have to explain what Copics are to the people who see you with them in the airport.  Fortunately, they travel well, aren't a threat, and keep me occupied. lol  Anyway, there is no patterned paper on this card, at all.  It's distress inks, stamping and embossing.  I was hoping I could pull off the look I had for my card in my head, and think I did ok.  I'm happy with it anyway.  Fortunately for me, I was able to combine the following challenges in my card today.

Sketch For You To Try - November Sketch
Card Makin Mama's - Thanksgiving/Thank You
Crafty Catz #158 - Anything Goes
Our Creative Corner - Make Your Own Background   
Catered Crop - Lace
Corrosive Challenge #162 - Flutter By
Glitter and Sparkle #6 - Things With Wings
Cupcake Inspirations #186 - Photo Inspiration (my colors fit perfectly, lucky me!)
Pile It On #46 - Lets Be Thankful
Scrappy Frogs - Give Thanks
Sentimental Sundays #128 - Thanks/Thanksgiving

The lovely designers at PCS have created more gorgeous projects for you today.  I am hoping you'll get to check them out.  They're nothing short of spectacular.

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #117

Hi there!

How's it going?  I'm glad it's Wednesday, and I only have two days left of work this week.  For some reason, I'm super tired, and all I want to do is sleep. lol  Anyway, I'll get to the crafty stuff.

I have another project to share with you for one of my favorite challenges.  The theme this week at Papercraft Star is:

 

Halloween Pumpkin!

 

Here is what I created, based on the theme.

 

 

I've had the Drippy Goo border punch by Martha Stewart for years, and this is only the third time I've ever used it.  I remember looking for it for weeks when it first came out.  Just another something I "had" to have. lol  I printed a few of the digital papers from THATB, and embossed one of them with the skull flourish embossing folder.  I then inked it in black so it would show up better.  I trimmed two more pieces of digital papers and used them to complete my layout for the card.  I then paper pieced the pumpkins and added that piece to my card.  I feel like my card is missing something, but I'm not sure what.  I guess it's cool though.  I dig it. :)

I've combined the following challenges in my card.

Raise The Bar #115 - Hey Pumpkin!
Sweet Stop Challenge #180 - Sketch
Stamptacular Sunday #185 - BOO-tacular
Come And Get It Challenge - Olive, Razzleberry & Pumpkin

There are some wonderfully gorgeous projects posted over on the PCS blog today.  I do hope you get the chance to chek them out. 

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches #179

Hello!

How's it going?  Are you having a good weekend, so far?  As you read this, I am on my way to see my mom.  I can't tell  you how excited I am about this.  I've been dealing with some pretty heavy stuff recently, so the thought of being able to just hug her and have her tell me everything will be alright is so refreshing.  Hopefully, you'll get some crafty goodness accomplished this weekend. 

Since today is Saturday, I have another Unscripted Sketches project for you.  For this weeks sketch challenge, click HERE.

When I first started this card, I had envisioned it in my head completely different.  I guess sometimes the end result is a lot different than what you start off creating.  Good thing this turned out better than I expected. lol  A coworker asked me to make a wedding card for her with just black and white and a pop of yellow, which is the bride's favorite color.  I think this is a good interpretation of what she requested.  I hope the happy couple will like it.

I've combined the following challenge in my card today as well.

Paper Pretties #226 - Flowers

There are more fabulous projects posted on the US blog for you today.  I'm hoping you'll get the opportunity to check them out.  We love it when you play along with us too!

Before I forget.  This week was the first week of my new diet and exercise, and although I strayed from it quite a bit, I did manage to lose 1 pound.  I guess it's a start, right? lol

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #178

Greetings!!

I hope you've had a good week!  Our end of month is finally over, and I get to sleep in for two days.  I'm excited about that! lol 

I have another Unscripted Sketches project for you today.  The sketch this week is fantastic, and leaves a lot of room for interpretation.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I decided to make my card round.  I really like how it turned out.  I used more digis from THATB, and paired it with distress inks, bakers twine and some bling.  It's adorable, and I know just the person who will receive it. 

I've also included the following challenges in my card.

Crazy 4 Challenges #155 - Thank You or Thanksgiving Inspired
Stamptacular Sunday #182 - Bling It On
Kaboodle Doodles #138 - Stitching
The Pink Elephant #167 - Chevrons or Hexagons
Stampin Royalty #143 - Use Your Bigshot/Die Cuts

As always, there are some wonderful projects posted over at the US blog.  I do hope you get a chance to check them out, and maybe play along. :)

I'm off to be a bum, while watching The Avengers, and then I'm off to the grocery store.  Not sure what I'm going to do the rest of the weekend, but I hope to get my craft on. lol

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #114

Hey there!

How are you doing?  I hope you're having a good week.  My week, surprisingly, has been great.  It is crazy at work, but for some reason, it's not as frustrating or trying as usual.  Thank goodness for that!  I've even been able to come home at a decent enough hour and create some crafty stuff.  Go me! lol

It is Wednesday, which allows me to share another challenge project with you.  The theme this week at Papercraft Star is:

Keys & Locks

Since a lot of my crafty supplies are still packed away, and I'm only using what I absolutely need, I was without any kind of embellishment that even resembled a lock or key.  Good thing there's a Hobby Lobby right across the freeway.  I found just what I needed!

I'm not so happy with the photo of my card, but I am happy with it in real life.  It's a lot more bold, and the colors are fabulous together.  I love this digi image from the Wax Fruit Company.  I colored it with my Copics, and then cut it out and popped it up.  I wanted to make sure I had lots of texture on this simple sketch, to give it a little something extra.  I'm happy with my results.  And, here's another card for my stash!

I was also able to incorporate the following challenges in my card.

The Craft's Meow - September Sketch
Drunken Stampers #98 - Old Loves Die Hard (use stash older than six months - lace, papers & stamps)
Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge #126 - Tags

As usual, there are some gorgeous projects posted over at Papercraft Star.  I'm sure you'll be more than excited to see what I mean.  Why not head over there and check them out?

I'm off to work, then bible study and hopefully, I'll get to see some friends for dessert before heading back to the hotel. 

I'll be back soon with another something crafty.  Have a great day!
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #177

Hi everyone!

I hope you've had a decent week, and are starting off with an excellent weekend.  As usual, our end of month has gotten the best of me, and I've worked quite a few hours.  Even as you read this, I'll be working my Saturday away.  Boo!

Since it is Saturday, I have a new Unscripted Sketches project for you.  For all of the details on this weeks sketch challenge, click HERE.

I LOVE my card!  It turned out exactly how I wanted it, and it's beautiful.  The sketch is awesome, and the fall colors are fantastic together.  All of the details make everything just right.  I don't think I've ever made a card I was this happy with. lol  I'm going to send this to a dear friend who's been really helpful to me the last few weeks.  I think she'll love it as much as I do.

I've also combined the following challenges in my card:

Drunken Stampers #97 - Hand Wash Cold (use washi tape)
Craft Your Passion #128 - Bingo (I chose, bling, ribbon, distress)
Love To Create #33 - Things With Wings
Use Your Stuff #52 - Fall Colors (orange/red, brown, green)

I do hope you'll head over to the US blog to see what the other lovely ladies have created for you today.  They're wonderful, as usual!

Enjoy your day!
Hugs!

Just For Fun Take 2!

Hi y'all!

I hope you had a good weekend.  The weather here was beautiful on Saturday, and then it rained Sunday.  Either way, I thought it was fantastic.  I was able to get into storage and get out more of my crafty stuff.  I'm a happy girl.  Now I can actually create with most of my stuff again.

So, my friend Rochelle and I have decided to do another just for fun challenge.  I chose the photo below, and she chose music and flowers as our elements. 

I used THIS sketch, and created the card below.

At first, I wasn't excited about my results but after looking at it more, I think I like it.  The colors are bold and bright, and it's perfect to cheer up a friend.  I'm sure Rochelle has come up with something amazing.  I do hope you'll head over to her blog and check out what she's made.  Also, if you'd like to play along with us, you're more than welcome to.  All you need to do is leave the link to your card in the comments.

I hope you have a good day.  I'll be back soon with another something crafty.
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #110

Hello everyone!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  It's Wednesday, which means there's a new Papercraft Star challenge posted.  The challenge this week is Back to School.  With everyone getting ready for that across the US, it's a perfect challenge for this week.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I love this little MFT girl with her apple.  She's adorable!  I colored her with my Copics, and then used my Nesties to cut her out.  I had these adorable October Afternoon papers in my stash, and found them to be perfect for this weeks challenge.  All in all, I think my card turned out well, and I've got another card for my stash.  I've also combined the following challenges in my card.  Popular theme this week!

My Sheri Crafts Challenge #92 - Back to School
Craft Your Days Away #52 - Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #175 - Back to the Books
Stampin Sisters In Christ #154 - Punches or Dies
Creative Inspirations Paint - Back to School
Lollipop Crafts Challenge #88 - Back to School
My Grafico Challenge #135 - Back to School
Paper Pretties Monday Challenge #54 - Back to School
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #130 - Back to School

I do hope you'll head over to see the fabulous projects posted by my fellow designers.  Ros is our featured member this week, and she's used some gorgeous digi's from our weekly sponsor, THATB.  Maybe you'll even get to play along with us this week?

That's all for me.  I'm off to work, then I need to finish packing.

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

A Fun Challenge

Hey y'all!

How's it going?  Did you have a good weekend?  I can't believe it's Monday already, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised, with as fast as the year is going.  I didn't do anything but pack this weekend. 

Anyway, I've got a fun post for you today.  My super awesome friend Rochelle and I were speaking about trying to keep our mojo flowing, while FYI is on hiatus, and decided that we'd do a just for fun challenge.  I'm not sure how often we'll do them, but there will be a couple, at least.  So for our challenges, I'm choosing a photo for inspiration, and she's choosing what elements we both have to use.  Our first challenge includes chevron stripes, tags, and this inspiration photo.

Is this not stunning?!  I absolutely LOVE this photo!!  Talk about inspiring.  I would love to witness something so amazing, in real life.  Here is the card I created using the elements and photo.

I know the tag looks a bit bare, but it's going to be personalized when I give the card to the recipient.  The tag is actually removable, and can be used as a bookmark.  I have a feeling I know who'll get this card, along with a gift card to Barnes & Noble, come November. :)

You really should go over and check out what Rochelle made.  She's got such an amazing style, and I LOVE everything she makes.  It's nothing short of gorgeous, as usual.  HERE is her blog link.  Also, if you want, you can join us for our just for fun challenge.  Just paste the link to your projects in the comments section. 

All for me today.  I'm off to work, and then more packing tonight. Yay! lol

Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #172

Hi y'all!

How was your week?  Mine was super busy, with a short trip to Iowa to take care of some family business.  It was stressful, working from my cell phone and laptop, but the silver lining was that I got to see my mom again, and I got to see my brother (whom I hadn't seen in almost three years).  I'm glad to be home, sleeping in my own bed, and ready to get caught up on some much needed cleaning and laundry. 

Anyway, onto why you're here, right? lol  I have another Unscripted Sketches project for you.  For all of the details on this weeks sketch challenge, click HERE.

I have to say, I dig my card today.  I tried flipping the sketch, and changing some of the elements, but nothing was working for me.  So, I decided to go for a shaped panel, and use some of my older Nestabilities I hadn't used in a while (the hearts and fancy tags).  I don't stamp in white on dark cardstock often, so I like how this sentiment panel looks different.  I also really like the seam binding bow with the mini roses.  I opted for that instead of the elements on the original sketch.  I am going to send this to a friend, hope she likes it.

I do hope you'll head over to see what everyone has created for you today.  All of the projects are fantastic, as usual!

That's all for me, as I'm off to run errands, and do some fun stuff.  Hope you have a great day!
Hugs! 

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #171

Hey there!

It's Saturday!  Of course, this means I have another Unscripted Sketches project for you.  This weeks sketch is fabulous, and I had a lot of fun with it.  For all of the details on this weeks sketch challenge, click HERE.

I kept it pretty true to the sketch, and really like how it turned out.  The soft colors are perfect, and exactly what I was going for in my card.  I'm sorry this is so short, but I'm off to work today. :(

I hope you'll head over to see what the other gals have put together for you today.  As always, they're pretty fantastic!

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #169

Hello!

I'm SO glad it's Saturday!!  Does anyone else feel this way?  This month end at work has been so crazy that I feel like I went to bed on Monday, and woke up this morning. lol  I almost feel like we work from month end to month end, with very little anything else in between too.  I am excited that the Olympics have begun though.  Are you going to watch?  My faves are the diving, gymnastics and the track and field.  I will be crafting the weekend away while watching.   

Anyway, enough rambling.  Onto why you're here.  I have a new Unscripted Sketches project for you.  The sketch this week is very cool.  I had a lot of ideas, but only one came turned out well enough to post.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I have had these papers in my stash for a while now, but am not sure why they haven't been used yet.  I love them!  Maybe I was subconsciously hoarding them.  Either way, I like the color combo, and the simplicity of my take on the sketch this week.  I have decided to bulk up on my stash of birthday cards, since I have been asked for a few this week at work.  I do hope the recipient of this card enjoys it. 

The other US designers have some lovely projects posted today.  I do hope you'll head over to check them out.  Don't forget, there are still a couple more days left of our Christmas In July celebration as well!

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #105

Hi ya'll!

I'm SO glad today is Wednesday!  That means I only have two more days in my week, and I get to sleep in.  It also means I have another Papercraft Star project for you!  This weeks challenge is water.  For all of the details, click HERE.

This weeks challenge was just that, a challenge for me.  I looked through just about everything papercrafting related I owned, and couldn't find ONE thing pertaining to water.  Isn't that something?  Once I brainstormed though, I came up with the idea of creating my own water somehow, and this is what my results were.  I used THIS digi paper, and embossed it with my cuttlebug to look like waves.  I die cut some clouds, and sponged my sky, added some bakers twine and then cut out and popped up my sailboat.  I wasn't totally sure what to use this card for, so I left it without a sentiment.  This way I can use it in a pinch, should I need a quick card for someone. 

I really hope you'll be able to join us for this weeks challenge.  I always look forward to seeing how you interpret the challenges.  Our wonderful designers have created some amazing projects for you as well.  If you get the chance, hopefully, you'll go check them out.

That's all for me today!  I'm off to work, then bible study, then to look at a house I am interested in.  Not a bad day, eh?

Hugs!

2012 Christmas Card Challenge Week #34

Hi!

How has your weekend been?  Mine has been wonderful!  It has been very laid back, relaxing, and low key.  I worked on some upcoming DT stuff during the day, then I went to church last evening, and then went to dinner.  I wasn't really in the mood to do much else, so I hit the Redbox, and came home to watch my movies.  Ahh, very nice evening.  Today I have zero plans, with the exception of going swimming.  It's going to be another HOT day here in the DFW area, so the pool sounds like a fantastic idea.  I do hope you've had as nice of a weekend as I have.  Tomorrow starts end of month stuff, so I'll be working tons of hours over the next few days.  Thank goodness I'll be rewarded with getting to spend more time in the pool! 

Anyway, enough about that.  I have another Christmas card to share with you today.  The challenge this week is to create some kind of window card.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I wanted to create a different kind of window for my card.  By embossing the main panel, and then die cutting the ornament, I think I accomplished my goal.  I really like the simplicity of this card.  I really like these colors together also.  I'm happy to have another card in my Christmas card stash for this year too!

I do hope you'll get the opportunity to check out the projects posted by the other designers.  As usual, they're all pretty fantastic!

I'll be back soon with another something crafty!
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #168

Hi everyone!

So this is posting #4 this week!  Are you as shocked as I am? lol  I didn't realize, when I was creating everything, that there would be so many consecutive posts this week.  I don't even remember the last time I had more than two or three posts in a week, let alone 5 in a row (yep, I have another for tomorow).  I guess you'll just have to put up with me and my ramblings for another day.  Oh the torture, I know! lol  Just kidding. 

It's Saturday, so I've got another Unscripted Sketches project for you.  This week there is a piggyback challenge to use an animal.  For all of the details, click HERE.

For my card this week, I stuck to the sketch, very strictly.  I needed a birthday card for a coworkers daughter, and she didn't want it that girly, so this is what she'll get.  I think it turned out very cute.  I love the image, and the sentiment.  Hoping she likes it as well.

The other lovely desingers have created some fantastic projects for you today.  I hope you'll get the opportunity to check them out, and maybe play along with us this week.  It's a cool sketch with lots of room for interpretation.

That's all for me, I'm off to have fun!  Back tomorrow with another crafty post.
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #104

Hey ya'll!

How is everyone doing on this wonderful Wednesday?  I've decided a trip to the pool is definitely in order, after work.  It's refreshing to know that I have the opportunity to do that after a long, stressful, hot day.

Anyway, I have my next Papercraft Star project to share with you today.  The challenge this week is something I consider a top three favorite: Ice Cream!  For all of the details, click HERE.

And who doesn't love chocolate ice cream, right??  I kept this card simple as well, because I wanted to showcase the adorable ice cream digi I used.  Isn't he cute?!  I used the below colors, loosly, from Design Seeds.  I can't get enough of her gorgeous color combos.  I'm definitely hooked.  I know just who's going to get this card.  I hope she likes it. :)

Please head over to see what the other amazingly talented women on the team have created for you today.  They're gorgeous, as usual!  Or, you can click on their names below to be taken to their blogs.

Anitra

Jan

Jinny

Ros

Sylvia

I'll be back soon with another something crafty!
Hugs! 


What's In It?
Stamps: Verve "Celebrating You" clear stamps, Fresh Brewed Designs "Sweet On You" digi
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Old Paper Distress Ink
Paper: SU! Whisper White, Baja Breeze & Crumb Cake cardstock, SU! Bella DSP, Prima "Botanical" DSP
Accessories: Ivory Satin Ribbon, Cuttlebug, Classic Smooth Oval Nestabilities, Foam Adhesive

2012 Christmas Card Challenge Week #33

Hi ya'll!

I'm back from my much needed vacation, and I'm feeling totally refreshed.  I wish I had another week to just stay home and be a bum, but alas, work is waiting for me to return tomorrow.  *sigh*  On a happier note, I'm super content that I got to spend a whole week with the people I love the most.  I'll post a few pics soon, if I remember. :)

I'm happy to say that I was able to get another Christmas card done.  This weeks challenge over at the CCC is to incorporate the emboss resist technique in your card.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I've gone back to taking my photos outside.  Although my light box was functional, I am MUCH happier with my outdoor photos.  For this card, I did something out of the norm for me, I distressed.  I've used my distress inks before, but I seldom distress my edges, or have anything that looks like it has been distressed.  I like the added texture, but I'm not sure I'll do this too often.  I'm a clean lines kinda girl, so everything has to be that way. lol  I'm loving these colors together, and I like how my card turned out.  I'm happy to have another card done as well.  I'm entering my card into the following challenges as well.

Card Caravan #22 - Christmas in July
Totally Gorjuss #140 - It's Christmas
Card Crafter's Circle #31 - Christmas in July
Jellypark Challenge - Christmas in July
Winter Wonderland - Sentiment as focal point.

I do hope you'll head over to see what the other elves have created for you today.  They're all pretty fantastic. 

I'll be back soon with another something crafty for ya!
Hugs!