Saturday, July 24, 2010

Merry Christmas &a Pig...Say What?!

Well, I know that it is Summer time, but Christmas challenges seem to be popping up everywhere! Have you noticed it too? I figured that I may as well jump on the band-wagon, that way I would have at least one card done come Christmas time!
(Paper: PaperTreyInk, Basic Grey; Ink: Copics, Distress Ink, White Ink; Image: Deedee’s Digis; Accessories: Fiskars Punch, Edge Distressing Tool, CuttleBug Snowflake Embossing Folder, Jute, Buttons, Acetate Sheets)
I decided to combine multiple challenges into this one though! First of all, the Christmas challenge is from The Cuttlebug Spot – notice the snowflake embossing done on kraft and highlighted with a little white ink! The colors, well they are from Color Throwdown #102, so pretty, and although they were chosen to be Summer Colors, I think they worked great for a Cool Winter card. The corners of the card have paper piercing added as a result of the Tuesday Throwdown challenge. And last, but not least, Midnight Madness is responsible for the awesome sketch! If you notice the snowflakes on the card in the corner, my dear friend Candace was looking for some “Ghost Snowflakes by Heidi Swapp”, so I decided to see if I could create them… Not sure if I am happy with them or not LOL It’s sure not something I would be happy enough with to give LOL

Next up is a cute little pig card that I made to go along with a Prayer Shawl that I am working on. The cute little image is from Deedee’s Digis and you can find him in the Dollar Digi bin over there at the Deedee’s Digi’s Store!  The wonderful sketch is from Sweet Sketches.
(Image: Deedee’s Digis; Paper: PaperTreyInk, BasicGrey; Ink: Copics, Distress Ink; Accessories: Ribbon, Prima, Stickles)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

God Bless You,
Mary

20 comments:

  1. What a cute card! Love your colors and take on the sketch! Thanks for joining us!
    Nancy SSW

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  2. Beautiful job on all your cards!! I'm so happy to "see" you here. Thanks for playing along with us at SSW.

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  3. Hehe! What cute cards! Thanks for playing this week!
    Erika - SSW

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  4. Wonderful job on your cards Mary. Thanks for the reminder that I need to get my Christmas cards started and that pig is so stinkin cool. Very pretty.

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  5. Great cards.. Love them both.. You MMSC has such a great take on the sketch..I really like your button bow. You have created a wonderful card for your entry this week. Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness sketch challenge this week.
    Priscilla
    MMSC Hostess

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  6. Great christmascard! I had to go in very close to read the sign - supercool snowman image! "noses for sale" thas so funny! Great colors and great take on the sketch!

    Thanks for playing with the Midnight Madness challenge, I hope to see you again next week!

    Mvh
    Gunn
    MMSCDT

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  7. Both of your cards are soooo cute. I especially like your midnight madness one. Your embellishments are wonderful! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week!
    Denise
    Midnight Madness Design Team

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  8. Super cute card, love the colours and the image you have used. Thanks so much for joining us at SSW this week and hope to see you next week.
    Kathie SSW

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  9. Mary, this is SO ADORABLE and that snowman image with the sentiment is THE BEST I've ever seen. Totally cute and hysterical. You did an incredibe job!

    Thanks SO MUCH for joining the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and hope you can come play with us again next week!

    Hugs
    pam
    MMSC-GD

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  10. Very cute cards! Thanks for joining us at SSW!

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  11. Both of your cards are so cute. The snowman is just darling and the piglet is oinking!!! lol Great job with the sketch this week. Thank you so much for playing along with us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

    Bear Hugs,
    Carol :O}
    Midnight Madness Design Team

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  12. Hello Mary - what delightful cards! Love that pig and the MMSC card is adorable! Your image is fun and the Ghost Snowflakes are perfect! Love it - fabulous take on the sketch! Love it! It is great that you have played along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week, we love to see your creations and hope to see you again next week! {{{hugs}}}
    Linda MMSC Design Team

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  13. Great take on the sketch! Both cards are cute! Thanks so much for playing along at SSW!

    Judi and Arlana

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  14. Definitely an unlikely combination -- LOL! -- but both cards came out so darling, Mary! I think it's fun to see a bit of Christmas mid-summer, but I'll tell you, you're making me feel VERY behind -- LOL! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work! Hugs, Deedee

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  15. These are both just as cute as can be! Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

    Peace & Luv,
    Jeannie

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  16. Two sweet cards!! Love your Christmas card! And that pig, too adorable!!! Thanks for joining us at SSW!!

    Linda

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  17. Great cards! The images are really cute. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.

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  18. Both cards are just adorable!!! Love the sign on the first one and the piggy is perfect! Thanks so much for playing at SSW.

    Deanne :)

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  19. Ha ha! Adorable! Thanks for playing at SSW!

    Jenny T.

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  20. Very cute cards! Thanks for playing along :)

    Genevieve SSW

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