Christmas Train & Reindeers

It is almost Christmas now and I've posted the last of my Christmas cards today... Everyone is getting more and more excited over here as the holidays are soo close.
Over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog we're starting our last challenge for this year today. The DT will take a little break over the holidays and we'll be back on January 2nd with a new challenge for you.

Anyways, the theme of the challenge that's starting today is Merry Christmas, so show us those last minute Christmas cards you've made... or the ones you're doing already for next years Christmas.


Our sponsors are:

Bugaboo

Prize - 7 free digis of winners choice

and

Dustin Pike

 Prize -$10 certificate

I got to work with great images from Dustin Pike... I made this gorgeous card with one of the provided images and some gift tags.

Stamp: "SantaTrainC" (precoloured version) from Dustin Pike

Colours: Joy Crafts Decoratice Chalks

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Creatables

Embossing folder Merry Christmas from CraftConcepts

Stickles, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

love to create challenge 46 - winter fun
through the craft room door challenge 48 - anything goes 
the paper shelter challenge 93 - anything goes 
latinas en america challenge 53 - christmas 
the squirrel and the fox challenge 33 - christmas 
simon says stamps challenge - merry christmas 
forever friends fortnightly challenge 51 - christmas cards
a and t sketch challenge 19 - anything goes 
hooked on craft challenge 27 - Christmas 
take time for you challenge 82 - Christmas
sparkles challenge 39 - anything goes
hooked on craft challenge 27 - Christmas
crafty sentiments challenge - all that glitters 
by the cute and girly challenge - red white and blue 
emerald faeries challenge 38 - christmas 
papelitos stamps challenge 24 - anything goes 
die cuttin divas challenge 95 - holiday spirit 
whimsy inspires challenge 54 - anything goes as long as it's festive 
card makin mamas challenge - happy holidays 
here come the boys challenge 42 - anything goes 
songbird challenge 10 - merry christmas 
digital tuesday challenge 191 - layers 
divas by design challenge 66 - anything goes 
papertake weekly challenge - pick of the year (anything goes) 
forever friends monthly challenge - Christmas cards 
dream valley challenge 47 - christmas

Stamp: "NosesCircle" (precoloured version) from Dustin Pike

Sentiment stamps from My Craft Spot

Pigment Ink Pad in Black

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Magnolia Doohickey

Stickles, ribbon, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

tammy scrapin corner challenge 41 - anything goes
abc christmas challenge - y is for your favourite die/punch 
fussy and fancy challenge 78 - tags and banners 
artistic inspirations crafts challenge 20 - anything goes 
balisa challenge 67 - x wie x-mas 
crafty creations challenge - seasonal tags 

Hearts Penguin

It is the middle of the month again, so we're starting a new challenge over at  Creatalicious Challenges. As it is soo close to Christmas we would like to see some Christmas cards of you, but not just Christmas cards... We want to see Christmas cards in PINK & TURQUOISE from you. So get out your pink & turquoise papers and get going on those last minute Christmas cards.

We have a great, brandnew sponsor for this challenge:

And they provided some lovely digis for the DT to play with...

Stamp: "Heartstring" from "winter penguins set" from Crafty Sentiment Designs

Pigment Ink Pad in light blue & dark blue

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Creatables, Magnolia Doohickeys
Sketch: SEME

Embossing folder snowflakes from Sizzix

Ribbon, charm, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

stempeltraeume challenge 1 - anything goes
cute card thursday challenge 247 - so charming 
abc christmas challenge - y is for your favourite punch/die  (Magnolia lace die, Spellbinders Heart Circle)
stempeleinmaleins challenge 35 - Sketch
bastelmuehle challenge 51 - Schnee oder Schneeflöckchen
stamp with sarah kay challenge 183 - christmas
forever friends fortnightly challenge 51 - christmas cards
lexi's creations challenge 80 - snow
sparkles challenge 39 - anything goes
inky impressions challenge 89 - use something old (Spellbinders Heart Circle: haven't used this one for ages...)
die cuttin divas challenge 94 - holiday spirit
do you stack up challenge 102 - christmas
hooked on craft challenge 27 - Christmas 
simon says stamps challenge - what's your favourite  dies, charms
pause dream enjoy challenge 50 - snow 
take time for you challenge 82 - Christmas 
emerald faeries challenge 38 - Christmas 
forever friends monthly challenge - Christmas cards 
dream valley challenge 47 - christmas 

Little Baby

Time is flying by... and it is only a few more days until Christmas. I can't believe that 2012 is going to be over soon. It seems like it just started a few days ago.
It is Wednesday again, so it is time for our new challenge over at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog. We want you to use something new or a new theme (new baby, new home, new job, etc.). We're looking forward to seeing your great projects...

 Our sponsors for this challenge are:

Stamping Dragon Designs

Prize - 5 digi images of winners choice

and

Dudetime Doodles

Prize - 3 images

and

Crafty Sentiments

prize - 3 digi images of winners choice

I used an Crafty Sentiments Image to make my inspiration card for you...

and here's also a photo of the inside of my card. I used that gorgeous background paper again there...

Stamp: "Primrose Baby sitting" from Crafty Sentiment Designs

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Paper: background from Rayher; dotty paper from Avec "Colours Unlimited"

Ribbon, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges: 

stempeltraeume challenge 1 - anything goes
simon says stamps challenge - what's your favourite  gems, dies

Christmas Tag

Another week passed by already and we're in December now, opening one of the little doors on our advent calendars each day... waiting for Christmas to arrive.
As it is Wednesday today, it is time for a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog. And we have a really easy theme for you this week:
ANYTHING GOES

Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

Di's Digi Downloads

 Prize - $10 voucher

and

Digital Delights

Prize - $5 voucher

Digi my world

 Prize - $10 voucher

and

Sassy Studio Designs

      Prize - 4 digi images of winners choice 

I worked with one of the images Sassy Studio Designs sponsored us...

Stamp: "Chrissi's prom" from Sassy Studio Designs

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Magnolia Doohickeys, Memory Box Dies

Paper: glittery golden wrapping paper with stars, Merry Christmas paper from Cedar Chest Designs

Ribbon, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

through the craftroom door challenge 47 - anything goes
the squirrel and the fox challenge 32 - summer or winter
sparkles forum challenge 38 - christmas is coming 
paper playtime challenge 90 - christmas colors 
bastelmuehle challenge 50 - weihnachtliches    
lollipop crafts challenge 95 - happy holidays 

stempeltraeume challenge 1 - anything goes
hooked on craft challenge 27 - Christmas
die cuttin divas challenge 94 - holiday spirit
sparkles christmas challenge 23 - button or bow 

Christmas Teddy & Penguin

I also made another card today... as I have to do 50 Christmas cards for this year I really should get going now. 

Image: "Teddy with Penguin" from Lili of the Valley (I used one of the Mini Masterpieces 6)

Sentiment: Creatables Die

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, Joy Crafts Decorative Chalks

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Creatables Die

Paper: glittery golden wrapping paper with stars

Plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges: 

artistic inspirations crafts challenge - anything goes 
oldie but a goodie challenge - let it snow  (sth. old: snowflake dies)
cards for men challenge 24 - merry christmas 
through the craftroom door challenge 46 - anything goes 
forever friends monthly challenge - anything goes
whimsy inspires challenge 53 - traditional Christmas colours 
challenge up your life challenge 83 - der 1. Schnee/1st snow 
forever friends fortnightly challenge 50 - glitter and sparkle 
lexi's creations challenge 79 - Christmas 
bunny zoe's crafts challenge - winter 
sparkles forum challenge 38 - christmas is coming 
paper playtime challenge 90 - christmas colors 
bastelmuehle challenge 50 - weihnachtliches
hooked on craft challenge 27 - Christmas 

Just married

I am a bit behind with everything right now... On Wednesday the new challenge started over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog, but I couldn't finish my card up to now as I had a lot on my plate (I had to catch up on my work after being away for 5 weeks & I am developing a bronchitis again...), so I am totally exhausted.
 

Our theme for this weeks challenge is "more than 1 fold" and we have some great sponsors again...

Scrappers Delights

  Prize - 3 digi images of winners choice

and 

Milk Coffee

prize - 3 digi images of winners choice

and

Crafty Sentiments

prize - 3 digi images of winners choice

I got to play with one of the great images of Milk Coffee and I decided to do a side stepper easel card as I loved those when I first saw them at Julie's blog.

Stamp: "Just Married" from Milk Coffee

Sentiment: WordArt

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, Joy Crafts Decorative Chalks

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Whiff of Jo, Go Kreate

Paper: Magnolia

Stickles, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges: 

creative inspirations paint challenge - anything goes 
sentimental sundays challenge 130 - easel card 
forever friends monthly challenge - anything goes
emerald faeries challenge 37 - easel card 
artistic inspirations crafts challenge - anything goes 
through the craftroom door challenge 46 - anything goes 
fun with shapes and more challenge 122 - nichts weihnachtliches  

Bunch of flowers

Well, time is flying by... My 5 week vacation in South America is already over and I am back at home in Germany, where the weather is not that good  -  it is too grey for my taste. I will show you a few photos of my amazing trip soon!!!

But now it is time for another challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog. Our theme for this weeks challenge is "so thankful"... So show us some great "thank you" cards this week.

 Our wonderful sponsors are:

Stitchy Bear Stamps

PRIZE - $10 voucher to use instore

and

Dustin Pike

 Prize -$10 certifcate

and 

DigiDarla

Prize – 5 images of winners choice

Stamp: "Caring Duck" from Digi Darla

Sentiment: from a Popcorn the Bear stamp set (Dankeschön = thanks a lot)

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, Joy Crafts Decorative Chalks

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Memory Box Dies

Punch: small butterfly from Ursus

Embossing folder from Cart-US

Plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges: 

fairytale challenge 54 - embossing 
love to create challenge 42 - give thanks 
tammy scrapin corner challenge 37 - anything thanksgiving or fall 
crafty sentiments challenge - thanks 
crafting for all seasons challenge 40 - thank you cards 
die cuttin divas challenge 92 - thanksgiving 
through the craft room door challenge 45 - anything goes 
papelitos stamps challenge 20 - anything goes 
abc challenge - b for butterfly 
creative card crew challenge 24 - anything goes 
oldie but a goodie challenge - anything but christmas  (old: Memory Box Die)
forever friends monthly challenge - anything goes
broken box stock challenge 14 - thank you 
card makin mamas challenge - thanksgiving / thank you
creative inspirations paint challenge - thankful for you 
scrappy frogs challenge - give thanks challenge 
the squirrel and the fox challenge 31 - anything goes 
artistic inspirations crafts challenge - anything goes 
lexi's creations challenge 78 - thanks / thanksgiving 
lollipop crafts challenge 94 - we are thankful 

Fly Girl

Another week passed by... and I am in Rio de Janeiro right now, exploring the city and enjoying Copacabana.

 Anyways, it is time for another challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog . We would like to see Girls, Girls, Girls this week...

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

 Saturated Canary

Prize - 2 Digi Images

and

Kenny K

Prize - 5 digi images of Winners Choice

and

Crafty Sentiments

prize - 3 digi images of winners choice

I got a lovely Saturated Canary image to play this week. Isn't she cute?

Stamp: "Fly Girl" from Saturated Canaries

Sentiment: WordArt

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Sketch: Stempeleinmaleins

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cottage Cutz

Punch: Spiderweb border from Martha Stewart

Paper: 2 Freebies from Bearly Mine Designs 

Embellishments: hat and bats from Embellishments

Perfect Pearls Mist, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

 

cutie pie challenge 29 - halloween

dream valley challenge 43 - halloween 
hooked on craft challenge 25 - Halloween 

Saturated Canary challenge 28 - photo inspiration
stempelgarten challenge 6 - zeit zum gruseln
di's digi designs challenge - too cute to spook

Halloween Witch

I am soo HAPPY as I had been accepted to the DT of Creatalicious Challenges... And today I am going to show you the first card I made for their monthly challenges...

Challenge #39 Happy Halloween is starting today!

Our challenge is sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and the prize is 4 digi images for the winner to choose!

 

I used one of those darling images of Sylvia Zet (Wee Stamps) for my Halloween card.

Stamp: "Hazel" from Wee Stamps

Sentiment: WordArt

Pigment Ink pad in purple

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, Joy Crafts Decorative Chalks
Sketch: Stempeleinmaleins

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cottage Cutz

Punch: Spiderweb border from Martha Stewart

Paper: Freebie from Bearly Mine Designs

Plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card in the following challenges: 

simon says stamps challenge - dies and/or punches 
papelitos stamps challenge 15 - anything goes 
through the craftroom door challenge 38 - anything goes 
papertake weekly challenge - all creatures great and small 
crafting for all seasons challenge 37 - costumes/dress up 
the poodles parlour challenge - halloween 
stamp with sarah kay challenge 178 - halloween 
paper play challenges 41 - simply cute 
allsorts challenge 176 - too cute to spook 
kreativer bastel blog challenge 8 - cute 
stampin for the weekend challenge 19 - something spooky 
di's digi designs challenge - too cute to spook halloween creations 
challenge up your life challenge 80 - fall/halloween 
stempeleinmaleins challenge 33 - Sketch 
dream valley challenge 43 - halloween 
hooked on craft challenge 25 - Halloween 
heck of a challenge 2 - it's spooktacular
crafts 4 eternity challenge 93 - ugly bug ball  (spider) 
crafts and me challenge 105 - anything goes 
cutie pie challenge 29 - halloween