myasperations 12-23-25

    For this card, I used one of my favorite digi sets from Beccy’s Place named "Lamb of God". I printed the digi on kraft cardstock and colored it with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and my trusty Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen. I used an oval template to crop the image, then created a teal-colored card base, slightly larger than the A2 card front, that will allow the Nativity Image to be attached to a flap that extends from the back of the card and folds over the front.

                                

Supplies:

·   Background is upcycled from an old card

·   Nativity Image- Beccy’s Place Clear Stamp Set (Lamb of God) found HERE (Note: Auzz Trinklets and Crafts currently carries 65 of Beccy’s sets)

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

·   Sentiment inside of flap from Beccy’s Place Clear Stamp Set (Lamb of God)

·   Inside Sentiment-upcycled from an old card

·   Pioneer Clear Photo corners- available from several sources

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

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

Entered into:  

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #818: Mega Christmas Challenge-Add a Sentiment  

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge- #268 AG 

The Paper Shelter- AG (opt-Christmas)

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #730-731 Annual Christmas Blog Hop (AG/Family Friendly)

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

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #125 Theme- Festive Sparkle (The sentiments on card front are foiled)

     This card features a yummy coffee image from a free digi set that I nabbed after I joined a FB group named "Printables for your Junk Journaling with TLC". The group sponsor, Paulette Slater, provides dozens of free sentiments and digis on a monthly basis plus sets of affordable digis for members via a Kofi shop. (See details in Supplies list below.)   

Supplies: 

·   Yummy coffee image- from TlcCreates Vintage Junk Journal FB page (Sign up for the group HERE, then do a search for “coffee” and you’ll find this free digi and many more!)

·   Front Sentiment- Freebie from TlcCreations (Very Special Place) Retired, but you can find other freebies HERE

·   Sentiment Tag- “My friend…”- from Lili of the Valley digi set (Everyday Sentiment Tags)

·   Patterned Paper from a 6x6 Hobby Lobby paper pack (Vintage Christmas) On sale now at 50% off

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

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

·   Dark red cord, other, misc. items and tools are from my stash.

Entered into:  

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #12-2025 Dec/Jan

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: Dec  Color Board + Yummy Latte 

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #48 Dec  

 

  I created this card, featuring an adorable image from Sweet November Stamps (SNS), the December challenge at SNS FB page, the current Snowman and/or Santa Challenge at Double D’s, and the Simon Says Wrap It Up Challenge. Found this little brown striped gift bag in my stash, and love the blue and brown color combo that it inspired! The little Let It Snow tag is also from my stash.  

Supplies: 

·   Digi image- Sweet November Stamps (Snow Friends: Melton)

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

·   Sentiment Tag- from my stash

·   Snowflake paper and Sparkly White Snowflakes- Hobby Lobby

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

·   Silver cord, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Friends of Sweet November (FB) Dec (AG/Winter Wonderland) 

Double D’s Challenge- Santa and/or Snowman     

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Wrap it Up  

     I wanted to get one more card entered into the Simon Says Wrap it Up challenge, and this easy-to-make Pillow Box helped me to create this fun way to "wrap" a gift! 

Supplies: 

·   Pillow Box Template/instructions found HERE

·   Sentiment Tag- Lili of the Valley digi set (Everyday Sentiment Tags)

·   Patterned papers- heavyweight giftwrap purchased at JoAnnes Crafts (Sadly no longer in business)

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

·   Silver cord, green twine, corrugated cardboard, and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Via Pinterest- Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Wrap it Up