myasperations 12-15-23

I wanted to make a special card to enter into the current challenge at The Paper Shelter because it’s their 13^th birthday. (And they are celebrating with some nice goodies… so there’s also THAT! heh heh!) The fun-loving Santa just makes me smile…especially when paired with a background scene that provides him with a wonderful scene on which he can “SWOOSH!” The chalkboard card base and matching envelope are an invitation from the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby. (I love repurposing paper items, especially when I find them at 80% off!) 

    I’m entering it into several challenges including Park Hopping-My Happy Place (This is another of my favorite challenges… as it has introduced me to many new amusement parks. This card was inspired by Santa’s Village which is now on my bucket list!)

Supplies:  

·   Digi- The Paper Shelter set (Xtreme Xmas)

·   Snowy Background from The Paper Shelter set (Snowboarder Girl)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Stickles-Diamonds

·   Front Sentiment-“Here Comes Santa Claus” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (The Big Guy)

·   Inside Sentiment- “Snow Much Fun” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Finn in The Snow)

·   Snowflake stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Chalkboard card base and envelope from Hobby Lobby Clearance aisle

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

The Paper Shelter-  13th Birthday and Blog Hop: Celebrations!

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- #219

Di’s Digi Stamps- Any Winter Holiday

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: ATG #268  

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Dec)    Santa’s Village

Outlawz Challenges- Monday Greeting Challenge-Christmas Greetings: Add a Santa Hat!

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday  (Christmas)

Outlawz Challenge- Dec 2023 Linky

 

This card is my third entry for the current Butterfly Challenge, where the December them is “Fairy Time.” (Since I love fairies, I wish I could enter more than three! Actually, I just might do that… and note that I’m entering just for fun?)  My last fairy card features a loveable grandma fairy. This one puts an adorable little girl fairy from Polkadoodles named “Grace.” Since little girls often like the color pink, and also bling… I added both!

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Polkadoodles (Fairy Grace) Sadly this cutie appears to be retired as I can’t find it in the shop!

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Front Sentiment “JOY” (Sketched by hand… and created with paper scraps)

·   Inside Sentiment- “May your holidays sparkle…” Source Unknown (I can’t locate it in my collection of digis. Please let me know if you recognize it!)

·   Silver photo corners available from several web sources (WXJ13 Photo Mounting Corners)

·   Music score vellum, star stickers, and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Butterfly Challenge- #190 Fairy Time Again!  

Polkadoodles Challenge- Week #49 AG                                          

Gem of a Challenge- Week #25 AG                                                  

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge- Dec- Silver and Gold 

Time Out Challenge- #253 Theme Challenge-Sparkly 

This last card was made with scraps of vellum, papers, and miscellaneous snowflake stickers from my stash. It features a large hand-cut snowflake that has been in my stash for several decades. My sister Carol, who is also a craft lover, taught me how to make intricate snowflakes. This was one of my first attempts… and I felt proud of it. (With practice, I was able to make smaller and smaller ones with few oopsies. But when I found this large one in a box in the garage, I just had to create a special card for Carol that features it. (She knows I am a major pack rat, so I think she will smile realizing that I’ve kept it all these years.)

    I’m entering it into several challenges including Inspiration Station: Photo of Disney Christmas Parade Float (my card has lots of snowflakes, just like the float and wintry sky.)

Supplies: 

·   Large delicate snowflake that I made with the help of my sweet sister, Carol.

·   Assorted Snowflake Stickers- Hobby Lobby and JoAnne’s Crafts

·   Sentiments- Computer Generated and printed on vellum

·   Silver photo corners available from several web sources (WXJ13 Photo Mounting Corners)

·   Stickles, vellum, and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Cupcake Inspirations- #583 Theme Challenge Snowflake    

Inspiration Station- Challenge #56 Inspiration Prompt 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #625-626 Anything Goes   

Patties Challenge- Anything Goes (Dec #213)

Paper Funday- #60 Anything Goes  

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #719 Mega Christmas Gala: Add a Sentiment

     Since I’m a DT for Sheepski (one of the sponsors), please don’t include me in the draw for their prize!