The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!

Anyone got SNOW yet, or are we still shoveling leaves from our driveways? 

I'm delighted to have the very lovely Loll as my guest/Elf over at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge this month. Loll is one talented lady and you are going to love her work... I know I do!

Loll has chosen a fun theme for October:

Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!

Nice choice, Loll, and there's plenty of scope for everyone to play this challenge their own way!

Here's my first snow-themed creation:

I was in the mood for a little monochrome with which to wish someone a very beary Christmas. This little chap is from the retired Pinkfresh set Christmas Wishes. The snow is glitter card and the moon is silver metallic card - neither are showing up that well in the picture. 

Card number #2 is a little different and was soooo quick and easy to make. The beautiful snowflakes are from Simply Graphic and the embossing folder is Kaisercraft Snowflakes. 

I really hope you'll come and play along with Loll and me over at The Christmas Kickstart as we're both really excited to see what you create!

Let's Squash It! Challenge #16 - Under the Sea

 

Challenge #16 is now open over at Let's Squash It! and Gail and I are joined by another lovely for this one. Our theme is 'Under the Sea' and we'd like to see your fishy, salty, watery wonders for this challenge. 

I went good 'n' grungy as I need a few masculine cards in the next few weeks. I don't have a sea related embossing folder (yet!), so I created a watery background with some spray inks and stamped and clear embossed this fabulous sea horse from Visible Image.

The embossing folder is Alpha from Kaisercraft and I love how it adds fabulous texture to the card. 

We very much hope you'll head on over and join the fun for this challenge! 

Let's Squash It! Challenge #10 - Simmer and Shine

 

If you love a little shimmer and shine on your cards then we definitely have THE challenge for you this month over at Let's Squash It!

My card utilises one of the panels that I made for our July Technique Time post here.

I really love this folder which is called Stained Glass by Kaisercraft. I love both the front and the reverse of the embossed panel, so decided to create a card which featured them both. The '25' in a bauble is from a Thinlets Die Cut set by TH.

I think the copper embossing looks good against the blue cardstock. 

We have a new Empress to inspire you, so why not head on over and take a look!

It took a little time...

 Hi there, happy Wednesday to you all. There's another fun prompt on offer over at Lost Coast and Carmen's Veranda. 

I'm relived to finally complete my card for this challenge as I've been struggling with it for a few days. Thankfully, Inspiration struck in the wee small hours of this morning and I'm fairly happy with how things turned out.

I've married together two different stamps Stamp Journey Willy-Helene and Tic Toc from Kaisercraft to create the panel at the bottom of the card. I stencilled the whole card with Specked Egg, Peacock Feathers and Chipped Sapphire Distress Inks before stamping the images in Versa Fine.

I was thrilled to discover a lovely badge and a gift certificate waiting for me when I visited Lost Coast today. What a nice surprise - thanks so much.

If you're not familiar with this challenge why not head on over and take a look. The prizes are lovely, and the range of images and quirky sentiments available in the shop is wow! And (major enabling alert) did I mention the 25% sale? 

Have a happy day!