Friday, December 29, 2017

Favorite Card Creations from 2017

My Top 20 cards for 2017

Hello Friends,

I had a really hard time choosing just 20 cards.  I love all of them; so it was very hard to choose only 20 from my 2017 creations.  I tried to narrow it down to the Top 10; but couldn't do it.  I did a post earlier in the year of my favorite Top Art by Miran cards; so I didn't include those in this top 20.  I chose them in order of post date; not in order of my preference.  

I was on Ching-Chou Kuik's DT for all of 2017; creating at least 3 cards a month.  I had to resign this month, due to my health.  It was a very difficult decision and one that I fought all the way.  I made a lot of cards this year.  I love all of them;  but there are too many to highlight here.  LOL!

I am currently the Facebook Coordinator for Conie Fong; and have equal amounts of cards from both of my Design Teams. I chose my favorites and that was how they ended up being equal.  These artists are very special to me and I am honored to have been a part of their teams.  

I also love Aurora Wings and Imagine That Digis by Kris.  I didn't have time to create as much with their images; but I still purchase them; and try to create with them when I can.  I hope you enjoy my choice of cards.













































I am entering one of these cards in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (4 of 8) (Sunday)
Come And Get It - Christmas (3 of 3)
Dare 2 Be Artzy - Spirit of the Season (3 of 3)
A Gem Of A Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes (No limit) (Saturday)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Christmas (No limit)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes/Option (2 of 3)  (Friday)
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Thursday)
 DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
 Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5) (Wednesday)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Christmas (No limit) (Other Date)




Last Chance for December Stamp of The Month 


Only $5 with $50 purchase

$17.95 with no other purchase

S1712 A Little Bit of Pun




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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

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Thank you visiting my blog.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining my Rewards club.  You earn approximately 17% on your orders - with my FREE CTMH Hostess Rewards.  Please email or Facebook message me with your questions.


Remember - Keep On Creating!!
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Monday, December 18, 2017

Christmas Card Using Ching Chou Kuik "Wreath of Nature" with CTMH Beary Christmas Paper and

Hello friends.  I know everyone is probably super busy with the holidays coming soon.  I know I am.  I can't believe this year is coming to an end already.  The New Year is just around the corner.  I hope everyone has a fabulous holiday season and have time to spend with your family and friends.  

It is time for another Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post and our topic this week is Anything Goes.  I am sad today; because this is my last creation as a member of CCK Design Team.  I will miss everyone on the team; but I need to take time for me and focus more on my health issues.  It was a very hard decision to make.  I am sure I will still use her images; as she is one of my favorite artists. 

Be sure to join us in our December Blog challenge; which is birds.  That should be an easy one; with so many birds on her digis.  I am using Ching-Chou Kuik "Wreath of Nature".  It was a lot of fun to color.  It felt overwhelming to me in the beginning; but as I colored one type of image at a time; and then the next one; I realized it wasn't difficult at all.  When coloring; I always take it one step at a time; which make it less stressful to me.  LOL!  

I decided to create an Easel card for my last creation with CCK.  I think you can click on the picture for a larger view.  


Front of Card when closed

Inside of Card or Lower half


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Scallop image frame - Sizzix Circle Scallops
Circle behind image frame - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Circle sentiment die front - Fiskars Circle Punch
Sentiment Oval frame inside - Spellbinders Diamond Effects
Sentiment frame behind oval - Spellbinders Labels Twenty Five
Vine die inside - Whimsy Stamps Holly Vine Die

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Cranberry
Ink - CTMH Cranberry
Sentiment front circle - CTMH Just for the Holidays D1380 (retired)
Sentiment inside - CTMH Merry & Bright C1510 (retired)
Dots - CTMH Beary Christmas Dots Z4038
Ribbon - Offray

Markers 
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - YG11, YG13, YG17 (Plus White Gelly roll in hair)
Blouse - YG13, YG17
Leaves - G43, G94
Berries - R11 (CTMH Shin Han Touch Markers)
Rabbit - C1, RV000
Butterflies - B000, B00, B01
Flowers - YG11, E08, E07, B00, B01
Acorns - E15, E21
Pine Cones - E21, E25
Dots inside Wreath - B000, B00, B01




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 8) (Sunday)
Come And Get It - Christmas (2 of 3)
Dare 2 Be Artzy - Spirit of the Season (2 of 3)
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (No limit)
A Gem Of A Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes (No limit) (Saturday)
Crafty Calendar - Christmas (3 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Christmas (No limit)
Scrap & Craft Inspiration - Christmas (2 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes/Option (1 of 3)  (Friday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Morgan's Art World Open Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
 Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday)
Cute Card Thursday - Festive Colours (No limit)
 DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 1) 
Star Stampz Challenge - Traditional Colors of Christmas (2 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
 Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Tuesday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 
 Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - (3 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Christmas (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
 Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes (No limit)  
Love To Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (5 of 5) 
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)




December Close To My Heart Special
Through the Year! 


Usher in a new year of memory-making with the Through the Year Calendar Kit! This exclusive kit contains all the materials you need to create a complete calendar for 2018, including the My Creations calendar, papers, Complements, glitter gems, and custom gold glitter die-cuts—AND it is available at a 20% discount! Each month features a unique 12" x 12" scrapbook page that highlights different seasons or holidays. Just add photos to remind you of your favorite memories throughout the next year! This project features the November Stamp of the Month, Through the Year (S1711). If you didn't purchase the November SOTM; you can get the coordinating stamp set, My Acrylix® Through the Year, as part of your calendar kit. 

CC1344 Through the Year Calendar Kit - Retail Value: $50.02 
Discounted price: $38.95 save 20% 
CC1344S Through the Year Calendar Kit (With Nov SOTM included) 
Retail Value: $67.97 Discounted price: $56.90 save 20%



Only $5 with $50 purchase

$17.95 with no other purchase

S1712 A Little Bit of Pun



Thank you visiting my blog.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining my Rewards club.  You earn approximately 17% on your orders - with my FREE CTMH Hostess Rewards.  Please email or Facebook message me with your questions.


Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!