myasperations 11-21-24

    This month’s challenge at  Sheepski Designs  theme is “Anything Goes” and I used one of my favorite winter digis, not only because of Andrea’s wonderful artwork but also because it’s named “Hot Chocolate.” (‘Nuf said?!)  I opted to color the digi to match the shades of blue and grey in the background scene but to draw attention to the cup I colored it bright red.  I’m entering this card into several challenges including the Path Of Positivity Challenge.

(My card was inspired by this sentiment- “Having somewhere to go is home. Having someone to love is family. And having both is a blessing.” Author Unknown) and the Inspiration Station: Photo Prompt (my favorite hot beverages are hot chocolate and coffee.)

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Sheepski Designs (Hot Chocolate)

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

·   Background Scene upcycled from an old Christmas card

·   Front Sentiment “You Warm my Heart” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Christmas Cheers)

·   Inside Sentiment-“Wishing… Blessed Christmas” from a Beccy’s Place Clear Stamp Set (Lamb of God) found HERE

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

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Inspiration Station- Challenge #67 Inspiration Prompt 

Outlawz Challenges- Monday Greeting Challenge-Nov (AG)

Outlawz Challenge- Nov 2024 Linky  

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #675-676 

Allsorts Challenge- Week 807- AG (Optional- Food and Drink) 

Path Of Positivity Challenge- Challenge #125 (Friends/Family    

     This digi from Sweet November Stamps features an adorable little cutie named “Cookie” who excitedly awaits Santa’s visit. And he better get there soon as she’s enjoying the cookies she helped her Mama make just for him!

     The circle sentiment is a freebie that actually frames a cartoon Santa. I used my Word Program's insert option, then selected a circle (shape option) to block out the Santa so that I had a blank space to adhere Cookie. After coloring and fussy-cutting the sweet little Cookie, I carefully cut around her little hand and the slit of her mouth and set her aside for a bit. I dug a few frosted cookie embellishments from my scrapbook stash and cut one down to size to fit into Cookie's hand. I slid it into place under her hand and under her lip, adjusting as needed to fit. I added a strip of tape to the underside to hold it in place and adhered Cookie in the circle. The final touch of whimsy was to add a sprinkling of small cookie pieces and “crumbs” falling from Cookies treat! The rest of the card then fell together pretty quickly with items from my stash. The resulting card is almost magical! 

      I’m entering this card into several challenges including Park Hopping-My Happy Place (I discovered this challenge last year and it has become a favorite as I’ve learned alot about amusement parks. The challenge host, Makira, provides a listing of “inspiration” to help learn more about Amusement Parks around the globe. That is where I learned about Santa’s Village. Visiting this New Hampshire Park is now on my bucket list!)

Supplies: 

·   Front Digi- Sweet November Stamps (Cookie)

·   Front Circle Sentiment- a freebie from TlcCreations (Santa Stop Here…Got Cookies)

·   Tan Heart paper from Newton's Nook 6x6 paper pad (Coffee House Stories) 

·   Inside Sentiment- We Are 3 Digital Sentiments “Christmas- Joyful Noise” (company no longer in business)

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

·   Cookie embellishments and pink photo corners- from Oriental Trading Company (years ago)

·   Pink and white twine and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Friends of Sweet November (FB) Nov    (Photo) 

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday (Christmas) 

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

Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge- Nov 2024: Optional-Use Brown or Yellow as main colors  

Paper Funday- #71 Anything Goes     

     I created this card for the current Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers  {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge (I hadn’t been much of a sketch fan until I found this challenge,. I often had found card sketches to be complicated… but these are fairly simple, but still always look great!)

     I’m also happily making cards to enter into the 12th Annual Month of Holiday Cards Challenge at Beccy’s Place and this digi was just begging, I mean… Demanding… to be on this card. I love that Beccy Muir names all the characters that she creates, and this feline is named “Cassian” which is of Latin and Irish origin and means “Son of Cassius” or “Empty”! I think this guy could empty a room of Christmas decorations in record time! The digi is pre-colored, however, I did add highlights and shading, PLUS used one of my favorite tutorials from artist Anabel Haines (HERE) to add knitted texture to the sweater with just markers and a white gel pen. Oh so cozy! 

     I’m entering this card into several challenges including Double D’s: Get Ready for Winter (I love knitted items, especially gloves and sweaters so this card resonates with me!)   

 

Supplies: 

·   Pre-colored Cat Digi from a Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Christmas Kitties)

·   Tutorial for creating knitted texture (by Anabel Haines) can be found HERE

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

·   Sentiments- “Waiting for…” and “Didn’t we…” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Holiday Hounds) 

·   B&W striped paper from Newtons Nook 6x6 paper pad (Black & White Basics) 

·   Scraps of silver glitter paper and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge FB- #51 Nov 2024        

Beccy’s Place: A Month of Holiday Cards- Nov 2024   Day 12- K is for Kitty

Since I’m a Contributor for Beccy’s Place (sponsor), I’m entering just for fun!  

Double D’s Challenge- Get Ready for Winter (photo)   

Show Us Your Pussycats Challenge- Furry Thing Goes- #106 Nov (Photo)  

Crafty Catz Challenge- Anything Goes #682 AG   

      Since I’m a Contributor for Beccy’s Place (sponsor), I’m entering just for fun!