Feb 2011 - Holiday Card Challenge

Happy Sunday!!! I am here with a sketch for y'all for the February Christmas Card Challenge. Feel free to combine this with other challenges, but please give credit to our sketch. You have until March 4th to submit an entry for this challenge.

Here is the sketch,

Here is my sample for this sketch,

I used PTI Polka Dot Basics and another image from the Vintage Labels set to create my background pieces. I could have as easily used patterned paper and put together some cards quickly :) Good for mass producing holiday cards and to use up some of the scrap paper.The sentiment is from PTI Signature Christmas Stamp set.

Please link a direct link to your blog post or project with InLinkz below. A Random winner will win a prize of a Christmas themed goodies that can be used for card making or scrapbooking. The goody bag consists of Paper from MM Fa La La Collection and some metallic paper from DCVW Collection. Some die cut grungeboard borders, Rubber stamps, Ribbons/buttons/bling flowers etc

christmas card challenge #8...

did you all remember to turn back your clocks last night?  if not, make sure you do that before you head out this morning...you don't want to miss out on that extra hour of sleep.  everyone in my house looks forward to that. 

so i am back with the christmas card challenge for this month too.  i really liked the grid design of my scrapbook sketch i posted yesterday so i used that as inspiration and i used scraps from that same project.  all supplies are basic grey figgy pudding and pti. 

so here is your challenge, use this scrapbook sketch for inspiration for your card and use scraps somewhere on your card.  i know all of you have christmas scraps in your s-crapbox from last year lurking around....use them up!!  i am trying not to buy new christmas paper this year and use what i got.  one thing i have figured out, they always make more!!

when i use a colored cardstock i put a piece of this wausau cotton stationery inside and decorate it.  (i bought this at target a few years ago.)  it's easier to write on and easier for the recipient to read.  my eyes like it cuz they aren't what they use too...i think the eye doctor called it "ole lady eyes".  lol
anyway, i am off to eat breakfast, scott is making us blueberry pancakes with sausage this morning.  i froze about 9 quarts of blueberries in august so now we reap the rewards from all that work.  it's about 20' out, but i got fresh blueberries. 

be sure to link up your card to us below so we can all come over and leave you some love!!  have a fabulous sunday!!
One random winner from this Christmas Card challenge will win the Paper Trey Ink - Fillable Frames #9 stamp set and the co-ordinating Die. If you already have this set, then you can chose to get a 10$ PTI gift Certificate.

September Christmas Card Challenge

Okay everyone I am going to give my first sketch posting a try. I was excited to make a Christmas card because now I am in the groove to be creative. I would love to see what everyone comes up with on my first IC Challenge. This challenge ends on September 30th and there is a prize for it. It is a collection of 12 sheets of 6x6 sized Christmas themed papers - from Basic Grey, Kaiser Crafts etc and some Christmas themed ribbon and buttons. So, please feel free to create some Christmas cards in September...

Here is the sketch for the September Christmas cards challenge. If you upload to public galleries, please use the Keyword ICCSEPTEMBER10.




Here is my sample card,

Card Designed by Tracie - Crafty Creations

I used my scroll embossing folder which is a favorite of mine and then cut 1 3/4 inch circles with a SU punch. I then stamped Merry Christmas and added some ribbon. Had to dig in my scraps since I haven't bought any Christmas paper yet this year.

Please leave a direct link to your project with Mr. Linky so that we can get inspired by all your creations. You have until September 30th for this challenge. This is a good time for you to build up a stash of Christmas cards.

Christmas Card Challenge #5

It is already May..Time is passing quickly. I am sure you all have completed your Mother day cards or maybe getting some done in last minute...if you are like me :) So the advantage of playing with IC Challenges are that there is no time limit on these. So, please feel free to create some Christmas cards in May...

Here is the sketch for the May Christmas cards challenge. If you upload to public galleries, please use the Keyword ICCMAY10.



Here is my sample card,



I used this old music sheet that somebody had sent me as RAK along with some left over stuff from card bin. The green glitter paper is American Crafts Glitter paper. the background paper is BG Eskimo Kisses. Ribbon is from the stash.

I hope you take time to create something with this sketch. Please leave a direct link to your blog or image with Mr.Linky below.

ICCJAN10 - Christmas Card Challenge for January

Good Morning Everyone!!
Welcome to the first of the Christmas Card Challenges by Inspired Crafters. I wanted to start off with a simple sketch.

The challenge is to use the following sketch to create Christmas/Holiday Cards. I know, I know..Christmas just went by :) But it is good to start from the beginning of the year and build up a stash of cards so that you are not stressed out at the year end :) So do not put away those stamps just yet :). If you want set a goal of making more than one cards, that is just awesome and it is up to the individual. But please do make at least one holiday card using this sketch.

This sketch was inspired by one of the cards that my friend Chris had sent me during 2008 Holiday. WOW!! Time is flying past.


Please use the Mr.Linky at the bottom of the post to link your card or blog post. There is no time limit for our challenges and you can have as many entries as you want to.
If you would like to post the picture of sketch on your blog that is great, but please save the image to your computer first and then upload it to your blog.
If you are uploading your card to Splitcoaststampers, Papercraftplanet or any other public gallery, please use the Keyword ICCJAN10.

Here is my sample,



I did 4 of these cards using one sheet of 8x8 DSP cut into 4 - 4x4 pieces and one sheet of Green Card stock for the 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 mat. Two red card stock gave me 4 card bases. I used my left over white scrap for the image and sentiments. Also you will need about 4.5 yards of ribbon.

Supplies:
Stamp - Justrite Merry Christmas Stamp Set
Paper - PTI Rustic Snowflakes DP, PTI Pure Poppy and Vintage Cream CS, SU Green CS
Ink - Memento Black, PTI Pure Poppy, Copic Spica Glitter Markers
Other - May Arts Ribbon, Circle Punches, SU Word Window Punch