Monday, November 29, 2021

Christmas Cheer


It's time for our last fifth Monday challenge of 2021 at Double Trouble's Something, Anything, Everything Challenge. Challenge #98 runs for only one week so will be closing on Sunday evening, December 5, 2021. The three "Things" are:

Thing 1 (required): Troublemaker says it's time for an Anything Goes theme so enjoy! You will be awarded one chance for our random draw.

Thing 2 (optional): Double Dare hopes you will link your card with at least one of our previous partners. There is a list on the challenge blog HERE. I linked my card to Crafting Happiness Challenge #117, an Anything Goes challenge. An additional chance will be awarded for the random draw for each previous partner. Be sure to include it in your own blog post.

Thing 3 (optional): Take a look at Twisted Sister's card (see below). She is hoping you will use her card as inspiration by using at least one element from her card - a color, an image, twine, dry embossing, etc. I love the French macarons but did not have an image for them. I used her card as a sketch to develop the layout for my own design. An additional chance will be awarded for the random draw if you take on the twist.
 

Twisted Sister's twist:

French macarons (not to be confused with coconut macaroons) are so delicious! I first enjoyed them when I was in Paris in 2005.

I split a packet of pretty holiday paper with a crafty friend so used it for this challenge. I added a panel of red cardstock to a white card base, followed by a panel of patterned paper. Although I only needed to copy one item from Twisted Sister I also added a gold-edged ribbon in place of twine and instead of the sweet macarons, I die-cut this cute image of the deer from coordinating patterned paper. Taking more of the same paper collection, I created the banner. Finally, a few gems were added.

We hope to see you at our DTC98 Blog and Crafting Happiness #117 for the challenge!

Materials
Stamp: Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Christmas
Ink: SU! Pretty Peacock
Cardstock: SU! Basic White, Real Red & Pretty Peacock
Patterned Paper: CTMH "Holly & Ivy" Collection
Dies: Hero Arts Infinity Dies (ovals)
Punches: SU! (Modern Label & Word Window)
Misc.: SU! Glitter Enamel Dots (red), gold-edged ribbon & foam tape from stash

6 comments:

  1. Wow, you went all out on Twisted Sister's elements. Your layout has so many fun banners and love the deer design paper as your focal point... colorful and fun Christmas card.

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  2. Great image and I really like all the banner along the side. It's an interesting idea to face one of the arrows the opposite direction!

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  3. So pretty Melanie! Love the layering, perfectly designed! :)

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  4. Beautiful! Thank you so much sharing at Crafting Happiness Challenges.
    Janis
    Blog, Pause Dream Enjoy
    Owner & Design Team, Crafting Happiness Challenges, Anything Goes
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  5. What a beautiful Christmas card. I love how you perfectly centered that sweet fawn.

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  6. What a sweet Christmas card! I love all the banners and that sweet little deer in the oval :)

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