Day 7 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

Woo hoo! Day 7! You have really been spoilt with the inspiration so far! 

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

You may remember from yesterday that I made a card that holds a gift card? Cool huh? Here is another one I have made :)

I have created a video tutorial on how you can easily make this and it is perfect to mail!

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 7 -

INGRID BLACKBURN

Ingrid is amazing! Seriously we talk on the phone for hours, we chat online, and just love crafting. Ingrid is an avid Designer and supporter of Happy Little Stampers and works her little bum off for the HLS Video Crew. She is an amazing woman and I am so happy she is joining me for this challenge.

Ingrid has used products from ALL our sponsors! Isn't she so clever :) What a wonderful and festive card. Ingrid is in the middle of moving between countries and quite sick at the moment. She went above and beyond to get me a card! Please send lots of healing thoughts her way :)

I have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Ingrid for helping out with the inspiration today.

All our cards and your entries will be pinned HERE!

An InLinkz Link-up

Day 6 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

We are halfway through our challenge! Day 6 and with so many inspirational designers already, you have surely started to link up your Christmas Cards!

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

This card has a little hidden extra inside. I have created a gift card holder. With most of my family interstate, I find this is the easiest way to send presents. A gift card is perfect because they can use it on their own time :)

Here is a video tutorial for you on how to make this!

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 6 -

MELISSA LANE

Melissa is a wonderful friend and team mate from Addicted to Stamps and More! and Happy Little Stampers. Did you know that Melissa and I met earlier this year? I flew from Australia to the UK for the HLS Craft Retreat and Melissa drove from Germany with her family to be there. What an amazing weekend we had. Melissa is so kind and generous - she is always willing to help me out in whatever she could. I am so excited she is here to help inspire you.

I LOVE the huge Christmas Ornament that Melissa has used as her focal point.

I have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Melissa for helping out with the inspiration today.

All our cards and your entries will be pinned HERE!

An InLinkz Link-up

Day 5 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

Here we are at Day 5! Thank you for being with us while we create our Christmas Cards. Hopefully we have inspired you in some way :)

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

This card was very easy to make. I die cut the 25 (Sizzix), cut it again with the coordinating circle and popped it up with little foam pieces cut to size. I stamped the Holly from the HLS Christmas Joy set and added some shine to my berries. Done!

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 5 -

KATHY

Kathy and I have been online friends for what feels like forever. The best thing was that we were able to meet earlier this year when I travelled over to the UK for the Happy Little Stampers Craft Retreat. Kathy is an awesome gal. She's funny and extremely creative. I'm so happy to have her join my Christmas Challenge.

Isn't this just the cutest! I love Santa and the Christmas Tree. I hope you are all on the nice list!

I have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Kathy for helping out with the inspiration today.

All our cards and your entries will be pinned HERE!

An InLinkz Link-up

Day 4 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

Day 4! I hope you have been following since the beginning and have seen the amazing cards produced by my wonderful friends.

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

I have used the new Christmas Joy set from Happy Little Stampers. I stamped the poinsettia twice and coloured it in (just with sharpie markers). I outlined the images with a Spectrum Noir Marker (IG2) to give them a little depth. Using a white gel pen, I gave the flowers more interest. 

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 4 -

CAROL MAYNE

Carol and I have been friends for AGES! Carol is on the Addicted to Stamps and More! team and has recently acquired a position over at Happy Little Stampers and will be starting in 2017. You really need to check out her blog. She makes amazing cards!

Isn't this card beautiful!! I love the stamped background and that gorgeous deer flying over the sentiment!

I have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Carol for helping out with the inspiration today.

All our cards and your entries will be pinned HERE!

An InLinkz Link-up

Day 3 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

We are up to Day 3 of my Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge! 

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

I've created my own little Winter Forest here with gold coloured Christmas Trees up front. I used the HLS Christmas Joy stamp set and masked off trees as I stamped. It was very easy! I used white and gold ink for my splats.

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 3 -

BARB GHIG

Barb and I have a long history being together at Addicted to Stamps and More! and Addicted to CAS. Barb is an amazing designer and friend. Without her help over at ATCAS, I would be lost. I'm so happy that she is joining me for this challenge.

Barb is a superb colourist! Don't you just love those gorgeous images. Did you see the bell on the reindeer? LOVE this card!

I also have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Barb for helping out with the inspiration today.

All our cards and your entries will be pinned HERE!

An InLinkz Link-up

Day 2 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

Hi everyone and welcome back. We are up to Day 2 of my Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge. My friends and I are bringing you 12 days of delightful Christmas inspiraiton!

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

This new release set from Happy Little Stampers is called 'Christmas Joy'. I LOVE Christmas! I coloured the poinsettia with sharpie markers :)

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 2 -

LINDA LANGES

Linda is a newcomer to the Happy Little Stampers family. I am very excited that she is joining the HLS Video Crew. We have a youtube channel dedicated to showing you ways to use HLS stamps using different techniques. I encourage you to subscribe to the channel!

Linda has also used the Christmas Joy set from Happy Little Stampers. I love how she has combined all the images!

I have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Linda for helping out with the inspiration today.

All our cards and your entries will be pinned HERE!

An InLinkz Link-up

Day 1 - Twelve Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

Hi everyone! I am so excited! Today is the first day of my 12 Days of Christmas Cards challenge. That's right - you are going to be delighted with 12 straight days of Christmas cards! Not only that, but I have been joined by 12 of my friends from around blogland who are helping inspire you and encourage you to get those Christmas cards done :)

You can enter as many times as you like! There are prizes up for grabs too! The linky tool will be open until 12pm on the 17th of December (AEST)

Here is the card that I am sharing with you today -

I have used my new stamps from Happy Little Stampers called Christmas Joy. I LOVE Christmas. Sometimes it is a very quiet affair due to not being able to catch up with my family scattered across the country BUT I always make the most of it - decorations, food, the works.

I used a border die to create interest and add the pop of red. I coloured my holly leaves and berries with sharpie markers then used a white gel pen to give them some highlights.

I can't wait to introduce the friend that is joining me for Day 1 -

Shery Russ from STAMPlorations

Shery and I have a long history together. I joined her Design Team when her company was very new and I loved every moment of it. Shery and I are always in contact even though we are busy with our stamp companies and life. It's an awesome friendship. 

Wow, this is one festive Christmas Card!!!! I love the presents and the die cut Merry Christmas!!

I have wonderful sponsors joining us!

$20 Gift Certificate

$20 Gift Certificate

20€ Gift Certificate

Winners will be drawn at random :)

Thank you Shery for helping out with the inspiration today.

An InLinkz Link-up

HLS December CAS Challenge

Goodness me! December and time for another HLS Challenge. Where does the time go!

Did you know that I am already planning my next retreat in the UK? If you are thinking you would like to join us in November 2017, please check out all the details HERE and register your interest. There will be TWO retreat locations in 2017! Manchester and Swindon. Plenty of ladies have already secured their spots so make sure you don't miss out!

Onto our CAS challenge -

Over the last 11 months we have had wonderful techniques and product challenges (with heaps of video tutorials to help you along)! For our December challenge we want you to choose one of our past challenges for your entry.

SMOOSHING | EMBOSSING FOLDER STAMPING | FAUX MOTHER OF PEARL

STENCIL MONOPRINT | INLAID DIE-CUTS | GHOSTING | KISSING | MASKING | WATERCOLOUR SPRITZ | EMBOSSING ON VELLUM | METAL/FAUX METAL

I went with Stencil Monoprint. At the HLS Craft Retreat last July, we had fun with Brushos and Darnell had a LOT of fun with stencils. When I got home I tried a heap of stencil techniques. In my video tutorial below, you will see how I use a stencil to begin with and then flip it over to create my stencil monoprint. It's heaps of fun!!

Firstly, here is my card

And here is my video tutoria -

There are HEAPS of video tutorials listed over at the HLS Blog. All 11 months worth of them!

Thanks so much for popping in today.

Emboss Resist with Especially for You

Hello! I hope you are all well and getting ready for the upcoming weekend?

Today I am sharing a card with you that is very easy to create.

I started with glossy cardstock and embossed my butterflies with white powder. I then smooshed the panel into Rose Red and Orange Brushos. Once dry, I used a baby wipe over the butterflies to reveal my embossing in more detail. This technique works especially well with glossy cardstock. When wiping over with the baby wipe, it doesn't remove the ink off the cardstock itself. 

Tip: Be very careful when you stamp onto glossy cardstock as it is very easy to have your stamp move while pressing down. Take some time and you will get beautifully stamped images.

I embossed my sentiment as well.

I have used the new HLS set called Especially for You.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges -

Less Is More - Challenge #304 - Emboss Resist Technique

Stampin' Royalty - Clean and Simple

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping by. Take care :)

Congrats!

Hi everyone! Did you know that Addicted to CAS is celebrating 4 years of challenges? Wow, I'm so excited. I would like to say a very special thank you to Barb who has been helping out behind the scenes. I would be lost without you, my friend.

The Design Teams over the last 4 years have just been incredible. A huge thank you to past and present designers. Without you, it just wouldn't happen!

I have made a card today to join in with the team :)

Unfortunately this photo doesn't do the card justice. The balloon is a very pretty pink. It looks more like a peach colour here...

I have used the new 'Simply Said' set from Happy Little Stampers.

There are lots of giveaways over at ATCAS so you best be over there and check it all out.

I am entering this card into these fabulous challenges -

Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes with a Sentiment

Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping in :)