Here But Confused

 Oh, my goodness!!!  It has been almost two weeks since my last post.  Not only did it get busy and crazy because of the season but I got a new computer the 21st.  Most of you are probably more computer savvy than I am.  I am having a terrible time downloading files from the previous computer and also setting things up in the new one the way I want them. But it is getting there.
 During this time, I realized how many digital images I use as opposed to stamps. When I did not have access to my digital files, I pulled out some stamps and really enjoyed using them for a change.   But crazy me, I did not take photos of the cards I made, I was in such a hurry to mail them off to OWH.
So here is a card with an adorable digital image by Paper Makeup Stamps.  I had her colored and paper pieced weeks ago so I finally finished this past weekend.

I used a "thank you" stamp by Verve.  This card will go to one of our deployed heroes expressing thanks for service.
I used a sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy

There is a new Digi Makeover Challenge beginning today at the Paper Makeup blog.  Come on over and play.  The challenge is Anything Goes - great for the busy time of year.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Pile It On - "p"  Paper Makeup digital image
Tuesday Morning Sketch - any sketch
Party Time Tuesday - anything
Bearly Mine - anything
Paper Shelter - anything
Word Art Wednesday - anything

Sister Act - anything
Pink Gem - anything

An Illuminating Project

It was time to try something new.  This time was to try making a luminaria.  I saw so many cute ones on blogs and internet sites.  Some day when I have more time, I will try this again, but this was okay for my first attempt. I took a ton of pictures trying to capture what it looks like.

I used a Doodle Pantry image from the set Winter Wishes, printing four in a line on the white cardstock so I could fold it in four places before attaching.

I cut out stars with a Verve die so I could glue a few on the Vellum inside the luminaria.

Challenges:
Our Daily Bread Design - Nestabilities, Oval, Edges, Luminaria
Love to Create - anything
Craft Your Passion - Christmas but no card
Die Cut Divas - Happy Holiday
Timeless Tuesday - vellum
Bearly Mine - anything
Simon Wednesday Challenge - snow
Thursday Creative Knockout - Tis the Season
Brown Sugar - Christmas
Chocolate, Coffee, Cards - any holiday idea
What if Wednesday - Christmas, include a tree
Pink Gem - anything

Blog Hop at Created With Love

It is time for the annual Christmas Blog Hop at Created With Love.

 Our sponsors are Broken Box 

 

and Stamp n Doodle

If you came from Maria's blog, you are on the right path. If you would like to start at the beginning or get lost along the way, head over to Created With Love for the list of DT bloggers.

So with all those details out of the way, here is my card.  The image is by Stamp n Doodle.

What fun I have making cookies or bread with my grandchildren.  I hope they will remember these special times when they are older.
I colored the image with pencils.  The sentiment is by Unity.
The BG paper is old Christmas paper scraps.  I was glad I still had a little bit of it because it ties in so well with the whole baking idea.  The border on the left side is a piece of the coordinating paper.

Thanks for stopping by.  Make sure you comment and continue on with the hop. Your next stop is the very talented Pam at Stamper At Heart

Challenges:
Twist of Faith - traditions for Christmas
Word Art Wednesday - anything
Brown Sugar - Christmas
Sister Act - anything
Crafty Catz - anything
Chocolate, Coffee, Cards - holiday related
Pink Gem - anything
Ribbon Carousel - anything
Cards Galore - Christmas
Pile It On - "p"  rolling pin, peppermints

Swirls for Paper MakeUp Challenge

Today begins a new challenge at Paper Makeup - use swirls.

This digital image by Paper Makeup has those cute little swirls on his head, arms, and body (looks like he wearing a sweater).  So I took that idea and embossed the background cardstock with swirls too.  I have  a drawer of fibers - these were just the right colors of yellow, orange, and maroon.  And amazingly enough, I found matching buttons in the same color families.
The sketch you will find at What If Wednesday:

Got any swirly ideas?  Come on over to the Digi Makeover Challenge at Paper MakeUp Stamps and play along with us.

Challenges:
Word Art Wednesday - anything
Crafter's Cafe - monochromatic
Crafty Catz - anything
Pink Gem - anything
Ribbon Carousel - anything
Stamp and Create - anything

Feeling the Pressure

Christmas is almost here and I am not ready.  Would you believe I have only one decoration in the house?  Having jury duty this week and next is not helping me get ready either!!!  I will have time this week to (hopefully) finish the shopping and decorate.  Our family Christmas is the 21st so the pressure is on.
I am glad I made some Christmas cards back in October and November.  Here are some cards I made with the card kit from Doodle Pantry.

It was fun to print all these images and papers out and then go to it.  As you see, each is a different layout and I did not even use all the pieces from the kit.  Here is a pic of some of the ideas in the kit.

You can find this and other wonderful kits at the Doodle Pantry Store.

Some of the challenges:
Word Art Wednesday - anything
Crafter's Cafe - monochromatic
Cards Galore - Christmas
Brown Sugar - Christmas
Chocolate, Coffee, Cards - any holiday
Sister Act - anything
Crafty Catz - anything
Wags and Whiskers - Christmas
Pink Gem - anything
Ribbon Carousel - anything
Stamp and Create - anything
Get Inky - Christmas
Twist of Faith - Christmas traditions (always Christ centered)

Sparkle Challenge at Paper Makeup

The new challenge for this week at Paper Makeup is Sparkle.  Some people love bling.   I'm not one of them.  I have to force myself to add any to cards.  But I do love Sakura Clear Star pen which gives a sparkle to anything you use it on.

 

Can you see all the sparkle on the fins?  And I did add 4 gems for more sparkle! LOL!
You can find this digital image and other wonderful images at Paper Makeup Stamps.  Play the challenge this week and you might win some free images.

Challenges:

Sister Act - anything
Pink Gem - anything
Clear It Out - anything
Word Art Wednesday - anything 

Sending Some Hogs and Kisses

Who is ready for Valentine's Day?  No, I'm not crazy - just trying to stay up with the OWH schedule.  Valentine Cards must be in to the shipper by December 31.  I am going to have to make Valentine cards every chance I get between now and then because I sure don't have many done.   Here is a card that can be used for Valentines Day or just as an "I love you" card.

This funny pig (hog) is by Bugaboo.  The Created With Love challenge this week is Anything Goes and Bugaboo is the sponsor.  Bugaboo has such a variety of digital stamps.  I chose this pig and sentiment because I thought I could make up a few cute, quick cards with him.
The BG paper was actually not supposed to be orange and brown but I was having a terrible time with some ink cartridges in my printer.  Waste not, want not.
Card base is Kraft.  Next layer is Tomato Red by GKD.

Come on over to Created With Love and play the challenge.

Hogs and Kisses,
Marsha

Challenges:
Crafty Creations - no Christmas
Pink Gem - anything
Sister Act - anything
Ribbon Carousel - anything
Pile It On - "p" pig