Saturday, July 10, 2021

Christmas Joy

It's Saturday!!  That means it's time for another challenge from Di's Digi Designs.
The challenge this time is: Christmas in July
And here is my card for your inspiration:
This challenge comes at a good time as I am waaaaaaaaay behind in getting my Christmas cards made.  I used one of my favorite little mice for this one; I love his giant flowers!  I used the "out-of-the box" technique to cut out the front flower before adding a gold glitter mat and popping it up with some foam tape and adding it back in place on top of the rest of the image.  In the photo below you can see more of the gold glitter paper; the sparkle is fabulous!!
I used a gold paint pen to dot the centers of the poinsettias.  It adds even more shimmer and shine and a little extra somethin'!
I hope you will get a chance to play along with us; I can't wait to see what you create.  And make sure you hop over to the Di's Digital Designs blog to see what the rest of the team has made for this challenge.

Supplies: 
Stamps: Di's Digi Stamps "Poinsettia Mouse" digi; Verve "Beyond Measure" sentiment
Dies: Spellbinders "A2 Matting Basics A" rectangular die

Challenges: 
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round--something that starts with "M" or "N" (I used a mouse)
Cards Galore #89--anything goes
Through The Purple Haze #182--anything goes with the optional twist: Christmas in July
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper--anything goes with patterned paper
Crafty Calendar--anything goes













Sheepski Designs--let the sparks fly
Dare 2B Artzy--Christmas in July
Alphabet Challenge--G is for green or gold (gold glitter paper)
Cardz TV #144--anything goes
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends #161--anything goes: Christmas in July
Incy Wincy--enchanted garden AND/OR Christmas in July
Shopping Our Stash #449--Christmas in July
Crafty Sentiments--anything goes
Fab n Funky #531--anything goes
The Paper Shelter #477--going digital
Penny's Challenge #500--anything goes
Little Red Wagon--anything Christmas goes



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17 comments:

  1. MarliesJuly 11, 2021 at 12:12 AM

    A beautiful card Heather. I like the design with the out of the box flower, very effective! Marlies

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  2. NannieflashJuly 11, 2021 at 2:11 AM

    Fabulous image for our theme this week, love your choice of colours to. Thanks for joining us at TPS, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  3. ChrisJuly 11, 2021 at 3:42 AM

    Fabulous! Beautiful design, sweet image, lovely colours- the out of the box flower is so effective! Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
    Chris
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  4. GaleJuly 11, 2021 at 2:21 PM

    This is beautiful Heather! Love the sweet image and the design. Thank you for sharing with us over here at the Crafty Calendar Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month. Thank you.
    Gale DT for
    http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  5. creationsnzJuly 12, 2021 at 12:43 PM

    Elegant and colourful at the same time and that touch of gold is perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at Incy Wincy, CarolG

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  6. Billie AJuly 12, 2021 at 3:46 PM

    Pretty card. thanks for sharing over at Alphabet challenge green/or gold, Crafty Sentiments.

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  7. Pat KJuly 13, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Sweet image and beautifully coloured poinsettia on this lovely card Heather. Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K xx

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  8. MargreetJuly 14, 2021 at 1:48 AM

    Gorgeous card and I love the out-of-the-box detail!
    Thanks for joining Cheerful Sketches.
    xxx Margreet

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  9. DonnaJuly 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM

    This is just adorable, sweet image and like how you highlighted one of the poinsettia's!

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  10. Michelle B.July 14, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    Aww, so precious! Beautiful coloring and love your technique! So glad you joined us at Christmas with the Cuties for our Christmas Cuties Challenge!

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  11. Ink Outside The Box With DianeJuly 15, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    Such a cute critter. First time I see the “out-of-the-box” technique. I like it and will ache to try it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us at Krafty Chicks Challenge.
    Diane - DT

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  12. Debbie MageedJuly 15, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    Such a wonderful holiday card! Love your adorable critter with the beautifully colored poinsettias. Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge and hope you can join in again soon.
    Debbie
    Secrets To Stamping
    Join my Creative Creases Challenge for fun folds!

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  13. R's RueJuly 16, 2021 at 3:27 AM

    So beautiful. I love it so much. Happy Friday.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  14. SuzeJuly 17, 2021 at 12:43 PM

    Lovely card Heather. I like how you popped up part of the image to add extra interest. Thank you for entering the Enchanted Garden and/or Christmas in July Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.

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  15. SarahJuly 24, 2021 at 9:50 AM

    Very cute!! thank you for sharing at Christmas with the Cutie Pies. Sarah DT

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  16. Julie OdilJuly 24, 2021 at 12:04 PM

    Heather, this is delightful! Those poinsettias are colored beautifully! Thanks for joining us this month at SheepSki Designs Challenges. Julie, DT member

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  17. Nancy SoetaertJuly 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    great take on our sketch, love your card!
    thanks for joining us!
    Nancy
    Cheerful Sketches Challenge

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