myasperations 7-21-25

   I’m going to be posting lots of holiday cards over the next few days… because it’s time for a number of Christmas in July challenges!

  This first one features an adorable penguin all ready for some snow!

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Digi from Conie Fong Digi Set (Snowy the Penguin) 

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

·   Front Sentiment “Warm Holiday Wishes” from an Imagine That digi set (Company is no longer in business)

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

·   Darice Embossing Folder-Double Quatrefoil

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

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

Entered into:  

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge FB- #59 July 2025       

(via Pinterest){BYSHC} Christmas in July 2025 Linky Party 

Polkadoodles Challenge- Challenge 8- Week 3- AG                    

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Cute Critters

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

     This card offers a little bit of everything- a fun fold, holiday flowers, pretty papers, a bit of bling, ribbon, a large fussy-cut sentiment and two digis (coffee cup and sentiment both from Polka Dot Orchard.)

 

Supplies: 

·   Easel Card- Instructions found HERE  

·   Large JOY Sentiment background from Beccy’s Place digi set (Tied Up With String) Retired

·   Poinsettia Patterned Paper- Hobby Lobb

·   Poinsettia mug and Front Sentiment from Polka Dot Orchard digi set (Merry Little Coffee)

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

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

·   Gold Deco Photo corners- Hobby Lobby

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

·   Sheer ribbon, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2025 Linky Party 

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #43 July New Format    

Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge- #600 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #708-709 AG/Family Friendly

Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge: July 2025

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: July (Christmas)         

Outlawz Challenge-July 2025 Linky 

     There are several Beach/Tropical Challenges this month, so I took a little break from Christmas in July to create a card that features a pretty mermaid “chillin’” in the sun!

Supplies: 

·   Digi with background scene- The Paper Shelter (Little Mermaid On Vacation)

·   Digi colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pens

·   Shading and highlights added to the scenic background  with markers and white gel pen

·   Front Sentiment “Happy Day”- a freebie from www.maxammadestudio.com

·   Inside Sentiment – “Wishing you many sunny days to come.” Source Unknown (Buried somewhere in my stash. When found, I’ll post it)

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

·   Green paper with swirled background (used to create a fame for the background scene),  and other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Inspiration Station- Challenge #76 Inspiration Prompt 

The Four Seasons Challenge- Summer Season July 2025  (Ocean scene and cocktail!)

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge-AG July 2025  

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #07-2025 Jul/Aug (optional- Sand/Sun/Water) 

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #120 Tropical Paradise 

The Paper Shelter- #647 AG