myasperations 11-24-25

      I had time this past weekend to make three coffee-themed cards for this month’s Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge. Each of the cards, although created with the same coffee mug-shaped base, has its own Christmas vibe. (Note- the Coffee cup template was made with a compilation of designs I’ve collected over the years. I plan to make a template in the near future and will post it here. So…. stop back in a few weeks!)                                                   

       My first card features an adorable digi from Whimsie Doodles named “Holiday Mug.”  I had fun coloring the cute penguin and covering the mug-shaped base with patterned paper in rich, yummy colors (chocolate and gingerbread inspired).

      Sadly, the Whimsie Doodles shop has closed. (However, their blog is still posted and offers excellent tutorials that I have found helpful, especially on coloring hair and eyes with alcohol inks. You can find them HERE. Tuesday Tutorials are listed in the right panel on this link.)

Supplies: 

·    Digi and inside sentiment “Can’t wait to see your mug this holiday” is from Whimsie Doodles (Shop closed)

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

·    Patterned Paper and Circle Sentiments are from a 6x6 paper pack purchased at Michaels Crafts (Recollections-Gingerbread Forest)

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    Ribbon strips, solid papers, misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #47 Nov 

The Paper Shelter- #660 AG (opt-Sketch)  

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #11-2025 Nov/Dec (Optional twist- Hug in a Mug) 

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #815: Christmas

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Nov)  Penguin Trek (Orlando Seaworld)

    I’ve been spending several hours every week decluttering and organizing. In the process, I have found lots of wonderful “treasures” that I’ve collected (ummm… hoarded?) for many years. The beautiful poinsettia with a swirly frame was upcycled from an old Christmas card years ago.  The gold snowflakes scattered across the pine-patterned paper and fussy-cut to create embellishments, add some bling. The final touch is a few scraps of vellum trimmed into wispy plumes of steam to crown the cuppa with a warm and cozy bit of whimsy!

Supplies: 

·    Framed poinsettia image is upcycled from an old card

·    Pine and gold snowflake-patterned paper from JoAnnes Crafts (sadly now closed)

·    Front Sentiment “Bean thinking about you” from an Imagine That! Digi set (Sadly no longer in business)

·    Inside Sentiment “Have A Warm And Cozy Holiday” from a Beccy’s Place Digi set that is no longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·    Vellum, strip of green plaid ribbon, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Via Pinterest Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #47 Nov 

Beccy’s Place 13th Annual Month of Holiday Cards Challenge- Day 9- H is for Hot Coffee

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #726-727 AG/Family Friendly

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: Nov (Christmas)

Outlawz Challenge-Nov 2025 Linky  

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #124 Theme- Cozy & Warm 

    This final card features a sweet snowman digi (which is one of my favorite freebies), two circles of snowflake embossed vellum, computer-generated sentiments, and assorted papers from my stash. I made this card for one of my favorite coffee date friends, and I plan to add a gift card for our favorite coffee shop. 

     So, I used the same coffee cup template, but this time I created a “wrap” for the card front by tracing the front of the mug from patterned paper, adding an extra ½-1 inch of paper on each side. After trimming this paper, I wrapped it across the card front, first adhering it with double-stick tape to the back of the card along the fold. Then, I used a pencil to sketch around the strip behind the handle and trimmed out the two small pieces that would allow for the paper to be folded and taped on the backside of the card. (The photo of the back of this card might provide clarity of this step.) 

     I traced the front of the card again, this time on white cardstock, then trimmed it down so that it could be slid in and out of the coffee mug. Because I didn’t want the white strip to slide out of the bottom of the card,  I added a thin strip of double-stick tape just inside the bottom of the mug and pressed it in place, sealing the bottom. Lastly, I decorated the card front and the slider with digis, sentiments, embossed vellum, and two little hearts, adding “pull” and an arrow to one of them, then adhering them on the top of the slider. When finished, adhere the gift card to the back of the slider, share the card, and brighten someone's day!

Supplies: 

·    Digi- Tiddly Inks Freebie “Something Warm” (You can find in the Freebies section of the blog HERE)

·    Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Black Fine-line Sharpie Marker, and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·    Snowflakes Embossing Folder- Darice

·    Sentiments-Computer Generated

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    Patterned paper, vellum, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Via Pinterest Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #47 Nov Via Pinterest Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #815: Christmas  

Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge- #610 Anything Goes

Paper Funday- Nov #82 Anything Goes  (Optional Twist: Merry and Bright)

myasperations 11-22-25

     This is my DT card for the “New Release Inspiration” Day for artist Wendy Burns latest creations at All Dressed Up Stamps.  It features the new holiday digi " Baubles and Tinsel" with all its festive details! I colored the digi with bright Christmas colors, and paired it with weathered wood patterned paper, a favorite from Hobby Lobby.Supplies: 

·    Digi- All Dressed Up Stamps (Baubles and Tinsel)

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

·    Sentiments are from Beccy’s Place Digi sets that are no longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·    3-D star stickers and weathered wood paper- Hobby Lobby

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge- #266 AG 

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #815: Christmas

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #726-727 AG/Family Friendly

Paper Funday- Nov #82 Anything Goes  (Optional Twist: Merry and Bright)

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

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: Nov (Christmas)

Outlawz Challenge-Nov 2025 Linky  

    I love November because it is the beginning of the winter holiday season, plus it means that it’s time for Beccy’s Place Annual Month of Holiday Cards Challenge! This is the 13th year that Beccy’s been offering all kinds of fun on her blog. The front of my card features a spooky Halloween image and sentiment from Beccy's digi set named "Stack of Jacks." The inside features a sentiment I created on my computer that is an attempt at humor, since there is no way I'm touching any of those scary lookin' punkins!!

 

Supplies: 

·    Digi & Front Sentiment-from a Beccy’s Place Digi set that is no longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

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

·    Patterned paper- Hobby Lobby

·    Inside Sentiment- Computer-generated

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

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Beccy’s Place 13th Annual Month of Holiday Cards Challenge- Day 12- J is for Jacks 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Masculine featuring Tim Holtz

Double D’s Challenge-Fall Colors  

The Four Seasons Challenge- Fall Season Nov 2025  

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge-AG Nov 6 2025 (optl twist-All About Words) 

    My final card for this post is another calico cat card, which helps me to use up a handful of festive scraps! Once again, I used a template that I had created to make a calico cat-shaped Easter card in March. (You can find a photo of that pastel card, the template for two different-sized cards, and learn a bit more about making the card HERE.) 

    It just took a bit of time, a few sentiments, and a bit of coloring (the bow, sentiment tag, and stitching with my trusty white gel pen, to finish this beauty! 

 

Supplies: 

·   5x7 inch Calico cat Template (made by Moi!) 

·   Digi- Large Bow from Power Poppy Digital Stamp Set (Big Ol' Bow)  Set is now on sale for just $2!

·   Front Sentiment is from The Paper Shelter digi set (Vintage X-mas Designs)

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

·   Inside Sentiment is from apexembdesigns.com (Believe in the Magic)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Patterned paper scraps, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Snippets- Week #520

ABC Christmas Challenge- W and X are for?    ‘X is for X-Stitch’

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: Nov  Color Board  

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #11-2025 Nov/Dec 

The Paper Shelter- #660 AG

Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge- #610 Anything Goes

Pattie's Creations Challenge-#236 AG (Nov)

myasperations 11-21-25

     I created this card to enter into the current challenges at Dis Digis and ABC Christmas Challenge. It was fun to create a scene packed with color, cuteness, and a big helping of whimsy!

                                         

Supplies: 

·    Weathered Wood Window- Gecko Gals-Collage Sheets Winter Windows ATC Set Dec 2023 (no longer available)

·    Weathered Wood paper on card front- Hobby Lobby

·    Quilted background- created with small squares of scrap papers, stitching added with Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·    Digi- Dis Digi Stamps (Cosy Claus Critter)

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

·    Front Sentiment “Merry Christmas”- freebie from skogstokiga.blogspot.com- (Sadly, blog is closed)

·    Inside Sentiments-Computer Generated

·    Santa Hat-Beccy’s Place digi set no longer available. (Shop recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    Scraps of yellow vellum, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Di’s Digi Stamps-Anything with Wings/Horns/Tails  

ABC Christmas Challenge- W and X are for?    'W is for Wings’  and  ‘X is for X-Stitch’

The Paper Shelter- #660 AG (opt-Sketch)  

Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge- #610 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #726-727

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #124 Theme- Cozy & Warm 

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Nov)  Mice can be found in any Disney Park!

    I made this sweet card, using a pair of little Tree-Trimmer fairies from Sweet November, for my grandnieces. I colored the two fairies to match their hair and skin color. I think that they will love it… and their parents and grandparents will, too!

 

 

Supplies: 

·    Fairy Digis- Sweet November Stamps (Fairwee: Tree Trimmers Jilly and Daphne)

·    Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·    Christmas Tree digi and front Sentiment from Beccy’s Place Digi sets no longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·    Inside Sentiment-“Magical Christmas” freebie from Birdscards.com (Blog now closed)

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Via Pinterest Di’s Digi Stamps-Anything with Wings/Horns/Tails  

Friends of Sweet November (FB) Nov (AG/Holiday =2 entries) 

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #11-2025 Nov/Dec

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: Nov (Christmas)

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: Nov  Color Board (Red, Red and Red) 

Paper Funday- Nov #82 Anything Goes  (Optional Twist: Merry and Bright)

Beccy’s Place 13^th Annual Month of Holiday Cards Challenge- Day 7- F is for Fairies

  I wanted to create masculine cards for the Simon Says Tim Holtz themed challenge and immediately pulled out my ideology Found Relatives images.  They are so fun to pair with funny sentiments, especially the freebies from Gingershouse Blogspot, which always make me smile, and sometimes guffaw! This card also features assorted items from my stash.

Supplies: 

·    Vintage Portrait- from Simon Says (Tim Holtz idea-ology FOUND RELATIVES)

·    Sentiment (divided in half)- freebie from Gingershouse Blogspot (I have a TON of excitement in my life…)

·    Pocketwatch- from a sheet of ephemera I found at the local Goodwill store several years ago

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    Liquid Pearls- White Opal, and Buttercup

·    Patterned papers, small star punch, satin ribbon, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Masculine featuring Tim Holtz

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge- #266 AG 

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge-AG Nov 6 2025 (optl twist-All About Words) 

Outlawz Challenge-Nov 2025 Linky