Happy Blogiversary!

Hello!  Welcome to the next stop on the Crafty Gals Corner blogiversary blog hop!  You should have come here from Lisa's blog.  I am sure she had some wonderful inspiration for you.  If you didn't get here from Lisa's blog, head over the Crafty Gals Corner so you can start at the beginning and see all of the gorgeous projects my teamies have whipped up for you.  We have another anything goes challenge, so very easy to play along again this week.

For my project I used Aurora - The Best Gift Ever from The East Wind.  Aurora and her kitty were colored with Copic markers.  The background paper is a gorgeous freebie from the Winter Frost pack that was available in the Art by Miran Facebook group.  Tracy Wray makes some beautiful papers and they offer them for free!

The heart snowflake is a Silhouette cut file.  I wanted something wintery and this snowflake (technically a doily =P) was the perfect complement for this image.

As you probably already know, we are celebrating the one-year blogiversary of the Crafty Gals corner, so to celebrate we have EIGHT (yes you read that right, 8!) wonderful sponsors who have agreed to help us celebrate. In addition, some of these wonderful ladies are ALSO offering prizes on their personal blogs. So be sure to hop, hop, hop for MANY chances to receive a prize. We do hope you have had a wonderful holiday with your friends and loved ones, and best of luck to you all in the New Year! Thank you for linking up with Crafty Gals Corner and we hope to see you again soon!

Please follow the blog hop schedule below and if you get lost, just hop on back here :)

Amy
Becca
Erika
Jeanie
Judy
Lena
Lisa
Rae Ann <---you are here
Samantha

Each of our eight amazing sponsors are listed below in alphabetical order.  Each badge will take you to the shop where you can browse and add to your wishlists.  If it is anything like mine, it is really long!

Prize: TEN Pre-selected Digital Sets!

Prize: $12 Gift Certificate

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Prize: 4 Digital Images

Prize: 3 of the Digital Images the DT used

Prize of 2 images or 3 images if you use a TSB or Glitterbabe image

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

Your next stop on the hop is Samantha's blog.  I am sure she has whipped up something wonderful for you to drool over!  I hope you will take the time to play along in the challenge with us.  With so many prizes up for grabs, you could be a lucky winner!

Mod Squad has a Die Cut challenge.  Aurora loves her shiny, silver die cut and is going to go play in the challenge.

Whimsy Stamps has a winter challenge with a twist of snowflakes.  Aurora is dressed for the cold and is going to go visit that challenge with her snowflakes.

Simon Says Stamp has a winter wonderland challenge.  Aurora and her kitty want to play in the snow and are going to visit that challenge.

QKR Stampede has a snowmen or snowflakes challenge.  Aurora loves her sparkly snowflakes and is going to show them off in the challenge.

Inspiration Destination has an anything goes challenge.  Aurora would like to visit that challenge and see all of the lovely projects.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Silhouette cut file Heart Doily by Echo Park

The Paper Studio button (silver and white)

The Paper Studio rhinestone heart

Favorite Findings snowflake buttons

Horizon Group gems

TPC Studio silver metal accents

Buttons from my stash

Winter Blessings

It is my turn to provide a little inspiration on the MoonFlower blog using Snowflake Fairy.  I wanted to share some additional details about this project as well.

I colored Snowflake Fairy using Copic markers and cut her out using my Silhouette Cameo.  I also cut the matching mat using the Cameo.  I created the sentiment using this cut file and the Silhouette Studio software.  I had seen a tutorial on how to use the printable pattern files to fill a cut.  I used a snowflake printable pattern to fill the word winter and changed the color of the cut line to black.  I was able to use print and cut to get the look I wanted.  It was very exciting!!  The background is also a Silhouette cut file.

Don't forget to subscribe to the MoonFlower emails if you haven't already.  You will receive a new freebie each month before the image is available in the store.  Plus you will receive a coupon code for the shop.  Just pop over to the website and enter your email in the form at the bottom of the page.  Once you confirm your email, you will receive the current freebie.

We have a Facebook group where you can show off your MoonFlower Digital Stamps projects and participate in our challenge.  If you are on Facebook, we would love to see you there!

Star Stampz has a winter wonderland challenge this week.  The Snowflake Fairy is going to visit the challenge and bring some snowflakes.

Simon Says Stamp has a winter challenge, so the Snowflake Fairy is going to pop over and enjoy the winter scenery.

Robyn's Fetish has an anything for winter challenge.  The Snowflake Fairy loves winter and is going to play in the challenge.

Classy Cards 'n Such has a snowflake challenge.  The Snowflake Fairy is going to show off her snowflakes in that challenge.

Inkspirational has a Bah Humbug challenge.  This Snowflake Fairy is definitely not wearing Christmas colors, so she is going to visit that challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"
Silhouette file Winter Forest Breeze by Sophie Gallow
Silhouette file Winter Blessings by Silhouette
Silhouette file Snowflake Pattern by Lori Whitlock
Stampin' Up! Softly Falling embossing folder
Stampin' Up! sequins
Favorite Findings button (clear holographic)
Basic Grey button (dark blue)
button and gems from my stash

Christmas Blessings

Hello everyone!  I hope you are enjoying the holiday season!  I can't believe tomorrow is Christmas!  I am a little behind, but that isn't anything new.  It usually all comes together in time. Our theme this week at Creative Knockouts is Christmas Delight.  As long as your project has something to do with Christmas, you can play along.

This week I used Praying Portrait from Sassy Studio Designs.  She was colored with Copics and cut out using my Silhouette Cameo.  I think this image could be used for so many occasions.  I left the sentiment off because I couldn't decide on "Peace on Earth" or "Christmas Blessings".  Which do you think would be a better sentiment?

Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs.  They have some wonderful images, including some awesome Star Wars inspired digis!  Pop over to the shop by clicking the badge below to check it out.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year.

MarkerPOP has an anything goes using Copics or any marker they sell.  This praying lady is proud of her Copic colors and is going to visit that challenge.

C.R.A.F.T Challenge has a theme of New this week.  This lady is so pleased with her new die cut and her new flower, both of which were just recently purchased.  She is going to go visit the challenge and show them off.

Crafty Girls Creations has an Anything Goes challenge.  This little lady is going to visit and check out all of the crafty creations.

The Paper Shelter has an Anything Goes challenge.  This lady is going to pop over and visit that challenge.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals

Recollections Pearls

Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls embossing folder

Buttons Galore button (burgundy)

Dress It Up heart button

Flower & lace from stash

Ho Ho!

Time for another crafty challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner.  Another anything goes challenge at that!

This week I used Ava and Deacon Christmas - HoHo from Bugaboo Stamps.  I think they are just the cutest!  They were colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo. I tied the double bow by wrapping it around my fingers!  You can also use a fork if you do not have a tool to help you tie bows.

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps and you have a shot at 7 digital stamps!  What a prize!  I wish I could play in the challenge.  Click on the badge below to pop over to the shop and look at all of the other wonderful Ava and Deacon stamps along with everything else Bugaboo has to offer.

Come play in the challenge!

Holly Jolly Christmas has an Anything Christmas Goes, so Ava and Deacon are going to HoHoHo their way over to that challenge.

Color Throwdown has an Any Christmas Creation, Any Colors challenge.  Ava and Deacon would like to see all of the Christmas colors and are going to go play in the challenge.


MarkerPOP has an anything goes challenge with Copics or any other marker they carry.  Ava and Deacon were colored with Copics so they will be visiting that challenge.

Melonheadz Friends has a Christmas challenge.  Ava and Deacon are going to spread some Christmas cheer in that challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"
Stampin' Up! Home for Christmas buttons (green stripe, poinsettia)
Stampin' Up! Candy Dots Subtles
Spellbinders Gold Labels 4
American Crafts Ribbon
Michaels Holiday Splendor flower
button from my stash (pink)

Winter Wishes

Hello everyone!  Welcome back to another challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner.  This week is another anything goes challenge as all of the challenges this month are anything goes.  Keeps it simple during these hectic holidays.

I used Bear in Scarf from Eureka stamps for this card.  He was colored with Copic markers.  If digital stamps are not your thing, he also comes in rubber. =)  I made a little scene for him using some landscape dies and a digital paper scrap.  The paper is from Nitwit Collections' Winter Wishes bundle.  It is one of my favorite winter papers.  You might have noticed it on a few other projects. =)  The sentiment was cut using my Silhouette Cameo.  I love that you can cut any font on your computer.  This is the font Honey Script and I love it because it looks a lot like the Tim Holtz word dies. Some of the letters don't connect though, so it was a little fiddly to lay down because of the size.

I popped up the two hills in the front using fun foam.  It is the perfect thickness and makes it easier to pop up large pieces like the hills.

Our sponsor is Eureka Stamps, and you have the chance to win three digital images from the shop.  Click the badge below to check them out.

I hope you can take the time out of your holiday schedule to come play with us!

Inkspirational Challenges has the word prompt "flake" this week.  This bear is going to go throw a few snowballs and show off his flakes in that challenge.

Cut It Up has a Brrrrr...Winter! challenge.  This bear isn't afraid of the cold and he is going to visit the challenge.

Whimsy Stamps has a winter challenge.  This bear loves winter and he is going to go play in the snow in that challenge.

Crafty Cardmakers and More has a Snow challenge.  This bear wants to throw around a few snowballs and play in the snow in that challenge.

Shopping Our Stash has a Let It Snow challenge.  This bear loves snow and he is going to visit the challenge and play.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Stampin' Up! Sleigh Ride die

A Muse Studio Landscape dies

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Hello MoonFlower fans!  I have a sparkly project for you today using Gina Christmas Elf.

I colored Gina Christmas Elf with Copics and cut her out using my Silhouette Cameo.  I can't tell you how happy I am to have that machine!  I use it all the time and it has made cutting out my digital stamps so much easier.  From fussy cutting to the out of the box technique...I am in heaven!

As I was digging through my scrap stash, I saw this paper and knew it was perfect for this card.  I am not a fan of the traditional red and green for Christmas, but I do love red and aqua!  The gingerbread man brads I bought on clearance were the perfect embellishment to go with this paper.

The curlicue was made from a piece of craft wire that I had left over from another project.  It is a pretty heavy gauge and was a little tough to twist, but I got there in the end!  The die was cut from a piece of red glitter card stock.  Unfortunately, I am still finding red glitter in places I shouldn't have glitter!  Ah well...guess I am looking super festive. =)

You can find Gina Christmas Elf in the shop.  While you are there, have a look at all of the other amazing digi stamps Andreia has created.  So beautifully detailed!  You can get one stamp for free each month just by signing up for the newsletter.  Pop over to the website and enter your email address in the form at the bottom of the page.  Watch for an email confirming your subscription.  If you don't click that link, you won't be subscribed and won't receive MoonFlower goodies each month.  You can still get Gigi Poinsettia for free if you subscribe before December 15th.

Isn't she adorable?!

Once you get your monthly freebie, come join us in the MoonFlower Digital Stamps group on Facebook.  You can share your project and see lots of other lovely projects that are shared.  Andreia has even been know to do a giveaway or two on occasion!

I look forward to seeing all of your wonderful creations!

Crafting When We Can has a Buttons Galore Challenge.  Gina wants to go show off her buttons in that challenge.

Sassy Studio Designs has a tic tac toe challenge.  Gina played with presents, flowers, and ribbon or lace and is going to visit the challenge.



Bunny Zoe's Crafts has a sparkle challenge.  Gina feels she has a lot of sparkle to offer and is going to visit the challenge.

Use Your Stuff has a Christmastime challenge.  Gina is going to visit and look at all of the holiday goodness happening in that challenge.

A Gem of a Challenge has a Christmas theme.  Gina is going to celebrate the holidays by visiting that challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Floral Oval dies
The Paper Studio button (aqua & striped)
The Paper Studio gingerbread man brad
Basic Grey button (red)
Flowers, pearls, lace and craft wire from my stash

Winter Wonderland

Welcome back to another challenge at the Creative Knockouts.  This week the theme is Winter Wonderland.

I used Christmas Post from All Dressed Up colored with Copics for my card.  This is the only way I want to see snowflakes, to be honest!  The snowflake paper is by Nitwit Collections and came from the gorgeous Winter Wishes bundle.  This is one of my favorite papers to use for winter themed cards.  The best part is it's digital so I can never use it up!!  The blue and silver papers have a metallic shimmer that I think makes for a great wintery effect.  The stamp was cut out using my Silhouette Cameo.  The garland, icicles and notebook page are all cut files as well.  I have had the snowflakes around the sentiment for ages.  I made a bunch of them for Christmas cards one year.  Vellum by itself was too transparent, so I finally came up with these.  I made them by crumpling a piece of aluminum foil and flattening it out again.  Then I ran a piece of card stock vellum through my Xyron and stuck it to the foil.  I ran the entire piece through the Xyron to make it self-adhesive and punched the snowflakes from the stack.  The foil makes the vellum opaque, and the wrinkles give a bit of a frosty effect.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.  I think it is from their Warren collection, but it is retired now.  I won a package of goodies from Enfys at Going Buggy, and this sentiment was in that package.

Our sponsor this week is All Dressed Up and you have the chance to win two stamps of your choice.  There are some wonderful stamps in the shop, so start your list now! Click the badge below to pop over to the shop.

I am looking forward to seeing your winter wonderland projects.  Hopefully it will be the only snow I see this year!

Tuesday Throwdown has a snowflakes challenge.  These two are proud of their snowflakes and are going to show them off in the challenge.

Fab 'n' Funky challenges has a snowflakes challenge.  Kitty and Pup are going to deliver their letters and see the snowflakes in that challenge.

Creative Card Crew has a Holiday Season challenge.  These two want to join in the holiday festivities and will be visiting the challenge.

Try it on Tuesday has a Snow, Snowflakes or winter white challenge.  This kitten and pup are going to play in the snow in that challenge.

That Craft Place has a Christmas challenge.  These two are going to mail their Christmas letters then go play in that challenge.

All Dressed Up Stamps has an anything goes with an All Dressed Up image.  This pup and kitty are going to mail letters to their All Dressed Up family in that challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"
Nitwit Collections Winter Wishes bundle

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals

Silhouette cut file - Torn Notebook Snowflake by Loni Stevens

Silhouette cut file - Icicle Border by Sarah Bailey

Silhouette cut file - Snowflake Garland by Sweet Afton

Stampin' Up! Basic Metal Buttons

The Paper Studio Gemstone Buttons

Maya Road Frosty Snow Crystal Charm

Recollections Rhinestone Stickers

Recollections Adhesive Rhinestones

Ribbon and trim from my stash

Yuletide

Hello everyone!  It is Wednesday, so that must mean it is time for a new challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner!  These weeks are flying by and I am not ready for Christmas yet!  I best get a move on.  We have made it so easy for you this month.  Every challenge in December is anything goes!  Super easy to play along. =)

This week I used Amber Yule Maiden from Faery Ink and colored her with Copics.  I just love the vintage feel of this image!  I am not a fan of the traditional red and green, so I tend to gravitate toward the darker shades of these colors.  I think they are perfect for this stamp.  I cut the holly leaves using a Silhouette cut file to add to the embellishments.  I used clear Wink of Stella on the snowflakes and holly berries, but it is so hard to capture that sparkle in a picture!

Our sponsor this week is Faery Ink and you have the chance to win three images from the shop.  You better make your list now, because it will be so hard to narrow it down to three!  Click the badge below to pop over to the shop.

I can't wait to see what you create!

Whimsy Stamps has a holiday theme for their challenge.  Amber is going to pop by and celebrate the Yuletide in that challenge.

A Snowflake's Promise has a winter/Christmas theme.  Amber is going to celebrate the festivities in the challenge.

Die Cuttin Divas has a tic tac toe challenge.  Amber is going to spread Yuletide cheer and show off her buttons, snowflakes, and ribbon.



Get Creative Challenges has a holidays theme.  Amber is going to visit the challenge and spread some holiday cheer.

Simon Says Stamp has a Holly Jolly challenge.  Amber is wearing holly in her hair and feels jolly, so she will visit the challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals

Silhouette Cut File - Christmas Candle by Silhouette

Jolee's All That Bling metal embellishments

Darice Snowflake Swirl embossing folder

Basic Grey buttons (burgundy and green)

Recollections flowers

Pearls, additional buttons, and ribbon from my stash

Birthday or Christmas?!

Welcome back for another challenge here at the Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends.  So glad you could join us!

I used Curious Gifts from Sami Stamps for my project.  The image was colored with Copic markers and cut out with my Silhouette Cameo.  As you can see, there is a spot for a sentiment on the card.  However, I have a problem!!  I can't decide if this card should be a Christmas card or a birthday card!  I have a sentiment for each, but can't decide which to use.  What do you think?  Which of the below sentiments is the purr-fect one to use. =P

These sentiments are from Craftwork Cards.  I won them in a giveaway on the Going Buggy blog.  The Christmas sentiment came from the Warren collection which has, unfortunately, been discontinued.  You can still find birthday sentiments on their site.

We have three wonderful sponsors for our challenge.  Click each of the badges below to head over to the shop and start your wish list.

Prize of a surprise bundle

and

Prize of a €10 Euro Gift Voucher

and

Prize of a $12 gift certificate

I hope you will come play with us!

Just Add Ink has a Just Add C challenge this week.  These cats are going to show off their circles in that challenge.

Star Stampz has a Lots of Layers challenge.  These kittens are going to pop over and explore their gifts in that challenge.

Creative Corner Challenges has a Sparkle and Shine theme.  The cats are going to take their glitter card stock to the challenge and show it off.

Jo's Scrap Shack has a Christmas Joy challenge.  These kitties are going to share the joy of their gifts in that challenge.

Digi Designs Challenge has a Winter Holiday challenge.  These kitties are going to explore their gifts and play in that challenge.

Whimsy Stamps has a holiday challenge.  These kittens are going to play in the challenge and bring their gifts to exchange.

Card measures approx 5.5" in diameter

LifeStyle Crafts Nesting Eyelet Circle dies

LIfeStyle Crafts Nesting Circle dies

The Paper Studio buttons

Dress It Up Pudgy Pets button

melted pony bead enamel dots

Flowers, ribbon and lace from my stash

Peace

Welcome to another week at the Crafty Gals Corner.  This week's theme is anything goes.  In fact, that will be our theme for the whole month!  We have made it easy for you to play along during the busy holiday season.

This week I used Angel Portrait from Sassy Studio Designs.  I colored her with Copic markers and colored her halo using a gold Wink of Stella pen.  The sentiment was cut using my Silhouette Cameo and a cutting file from the Silhouette store.  The background paper is a freebie I found ages ago but there is no name on it.  I tried to find it again, but I didn't have any luck.

We have two wonderful sponsors this week.  Click the badges below to pop over to the store and check out all of the drool worthy products.

Prize of $20 gift certificate

and

Prize of 4 digital images

With an anything goes challenge, it is easy to play along!  I hope to see you there!

Repeat Impressions has a WIW color challenge of cranberry, gold, black and/or white.  This angel is going to spread some peace in that challenge.



Ruby's Rainbow has Christmas with a Metallic Twist for their challenge.  This angel is going to stop by and show of her buttons and gems.

A Snowflakes Promise has any anything goes with a Christmas or Winter theme.  This angel is going to stop by and share in the Christmas cheer.

Digi Choosday has a traditional Christmas challenge.  This angel thinks there is nothing more traditional than peace at Christmas and is going to play in the challenge.

Creative Moments has an anything goes with the twist to Bling it Up.  This angel is going to share the peace in that challenge while she shows off her bling.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Labels One

Spellbinders Luscious Labels One

Stampin' Up! Basic Metal Buttons - gold

Silhouette Cutting File - Peace by Suzanne Cannon

Jolees All That Bling metal embellishments

Michaels pearls - Hostess line

Flowers, ribbon and lace from my stash