Christmas Fairy Ellie Time over at Paper Nest Dolls

 Using a New Release from August over at Paper Nest Dolls called "Christmas Fairy Ellie" , I'm asking that you all join in our monthly challenge!  You too could win a prize from the extensive digital library that our resident artist, Christine, brings to us each month! 
I haven't made a 5x7 card in a long time but I didn't want to make her smaller-she's so gorgeous I wanted to show her all off.  I usually use card blanks for my base, but this time it was a shimmery cardstock for the base.  Picturing a golden angel, I used plum for an accent color. The plum berries have a "frost" of clear Wink of Stella" as does her wings.  after coloring her coat and dress ruffle, I used some gold WOS for that highlight and for the bells on her toes.  I also added some "fur" around her coat collar and edges by using some white flower soft.  The snowfall she is standing in is flower soft but I added some Shaved Ice to it from Frantage/Stampendous.  Hope the mini fringe I put on the side looks like snowballs!  On the inside, I used the Ornament Background paper along with a KKS Christmas stamp.  I'm so happy that designers are all putting out their Christmas goodies-helps a working gal get her cards done early!
Please come and participate in our Challenge and get inspired like we all do when we see your creations!  Come back real soon!

Always Anything Goes at Craft Your Passion- Come and see Fabrika Fantasy's images

 This joyful Christmas card is for our Anything Goes Challenge at Craft Your Passion.  This time we are sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy and this image is called Winter Games.  It comes in both a b&w image as well as a colored one.  Because I had an emergency in my family this week, I elected to use the pre-colored image.  That's the beauty of having the choice-those last minute cards we all need!
I used a great paper pack from Gina K. Designs called Home for the Holidays.  After matting the image with a cheerful green, I used 2 of the different patterned papers and a sentiment from KKS.  I added an iridescent ribbon with a cluster of jingle bells to accent.
On the liner inside, I offset the designer paper and another KKS sentiment, perfect for the season. 
We can't wait to have you enter our challenge!  The winner will get 3 digital images from Fabrika Fantasy-show us your creations!

We've Happily LABORED to bring you the September Launch at Doodle Pantry!

It's never too soon to start your Christmas cards and with this great release from Doodle Pantry called Carousel Deer, it's a great combination! This Holiday Deer is all decked out in a Christmas Themed Saddle and so Festive. I love the color combination of this gorgeous Teal and Pink~ I added some shimmery pink specialty paper from The Paper Studio called Fireweed Metallic, Pink velvet ribbon, a rhinestone and pearl embellie, and a Frostyville edge die cut from Memory Box.  I added diamond Stickles to the die and throughout the deer image.

On the inside, because of the pngs, I layered the different solid colors in the set, added the sentiment and flipped the deer down to the color.
Check out all the other DT posts to the new release and prepare to be amazed!  You will get so many new ideas for your creations.  We can't wait to see you there!
 In addition, I want to mention the Labor Day sale!     30% OFF your entire cart (excludes the bundles and gift certificates)

August 29th - September 6th ONLY!

COUPON:    LABORDAY14

And after you visit the site for that, be sure to come back at 12:00 EST to join in the monthly Challenge and have FUN LABORING on your entry!