Loving all the layers at the Crafty Gals Corner

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with

Challenge #197 - 3+ Layers

Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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The sponsors for this challenge are:

Morgan's Art World

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

Fabrika Fantasy

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Today I have used the August Flower Vase digital stamp from Morgan’s ArtWorld, one of our generous sponsors this week, to make birthday card.

I opened the August Flower Vase image in Silhouette Studio, along with the Artisan Label cut file (link below).  The image is 4 1/2" tall and I "squashed" the cut file shape to fit the image.  I added an internal offset to the shape, then created a compound path to make them into a frame.  I decided the design, sizing of the sentiment and layers to fit on to an A5 top folding card base.  I printed the image panel on X-Press It blending card, heat set then coloured with Copic markers.  The colouring was quite slow, as the detail in the flowers is quite delicate and I tried to shade them like the gerbera growing in my sister's garden.  I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the ornate design of the frame and, I confess, I used it to cut the matting layers too.  I assembled all the layers then adhered the panel to an A5 top folding card base.

Here are another couple of photos.  I used Copic Multi Liners to add some detail to the flower centres and some darker golden yellow shades to the spikes.

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

Challenge #197 - 3+ Layers

at the Crafty Gals Corner

Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Morgan’s ArtWorld - digital stamp - August Flower Vase
sentiment - Sugar Heart font - from Font Bundles

X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - vase - B23-26-28
Copic markers - flower petals - RV21-23-25-29
Copic markers - flower centres - Copic Multi Liner 0.1-0.3 + T7
Copic markers - foliage - YG21-24-28
Copic markers - ornate spikes - Y21 + YR21-23-24-27
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #83494
Artisan Nested Label by Michelle Renee
NOTE: I "squashed" the shape to fit the image
then added an internal offset to create a frame
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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Sending a big Thank You to Morgan’s ArtWorld for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #197 - 3+ Layers at the Crafty Gals Corner.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Challenge 523 – 25th of July – Inspiration Picture
I was inspired by the flowers and filled my vase with them

Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 28 – Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Challenge #471 – Anything Goes
optional twist – On The Beach
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog - Anything Goes Challenge
Crafty Creations - Challenge #395 – Anything Goes
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #168 – Anything Goes optional Distress It
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - July Challenge – Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk 31 – Anything Goes
Get Creative Challenges - Challenge #82 – Anything Goes
optional twist: Monochromatic
Incy Wincy Designs - July 15 – August 3 – Flowers and Colour Palette

Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 441 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk 30 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #358 – Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Bright & Cheerful
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #7 – July Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - TTCRD Anything Goes week 30th July
Time Out Challenges - Challenge #140 – Home Sweet Home photo inspiration
my card design reminds me of a painting on display

Layered cake with layered flowers

A special birthday cake.

This beautiful Cake Shape Card is a cut file from the Silhouette Design Store.

I opened the cut file in Silhouette Studio and enlarged it to be 8" high x 5 1/2" wide.  I cut the elements and spent some relaxing time rolling the flowers for dimension.  I adhered the flower layers together, finishing them off with assorted sparkling crystal rhinestones.  Instead of leaving the front panel "open", I cut two of the matting layers, adhering one to the inside front, the other to the inside of the card, ready to be filled with a special birthday message.  I added rhinestones to the front panel of the card and finished it off by adhering the flowers.

The flowers have such a pretty shape and lovely dimension.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***

American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #57268
Cake Shape Card by Daniela Angelova
sparkling rhinestones
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the flowers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Challenge 523 – 25th of July – Inspiration Picture
I was inspired by the pop of purple flowers

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog - Anything Goes - Optional Twist of Patriotic

Day Seven - Bugaboo Christmas

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Day Seven - Christmas In July


My card uses the Reindeer Trio digital stamp by Bugaboo Stamps.  NOTE: I had already purchased this image but if you're lucky enough to see this in time, it's the Bugaboo Friday Freebie image HERE this week 26th July 2019

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Reindeer Trio

Note: I had already purchased this image and if you're lucky enough to see this in time, it's the Bugaboo Friday Freebie image HERE this week 26th July 2019
X-Press It A4 Blending Card
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba

Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the image panel

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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AAA Cards - CAS Game #145 – One Image + Optional Twist Positivity

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #232 – For A Child + A Sentiment
Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 29 – Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Get Ready For Christmas July Edition
Crafty Catz - Challenge #471 – Anything Goes
optional twist – On The Beach
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - July Challenge – Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #592 – No Patterned Papers
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #55 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: Plaids

Day Six - Bugaboo Christmas

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Day Six - Christmas In July


My card uses the Let It Snow digital stamp by Bugaboo Stamps.  I chose this image because you can't have a White Christmas without lots of snow and a Snowman.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Let It Snow

X-Press It A4 Blending Card
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Wink Of Stella clear glitter brush
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #166570
Snowflake Doily by Sophie Gallo
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Day Five - Bugaboo Christmas

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Day Five - Christmas In July

I have chosen the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".  My card uses the Stella Christmas Cost digital stamp by Bugaboo Stamps.  I chose this image because it reminded me of how Clark was feeling while trying to give his family a fun old-fashioned family Christmas and finding out he wasn't getting his yearly bonus to help pay for it.

NOTE: I have used the sketch from Day Two as well as the Day Five theme.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Stella Christmas Cost

X-Press It A4 Blending Card
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
red rhinestones
gold glitter Washi Tape
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID tba
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog - Anything Goes - Optional Twist of Patriotic
Pile It On – Challenge #156 – Girls & Boys of Summer/Winter

Day Four - Bugaboo Christmas

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Day Four - Christmas In July

I have chosen the middle row - Sparkle + Bugaboo Image + SentimentMy card uses the AKV Christmas Tree digital stamp by Bugaboo Stamps.  I chose this image because it reminded me of Jovie filling Gimbels' toy department with Christmas Cheer.  The sentiment is a quote by Buddy The Elf in the film.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - AKV Christmas Tree

X-Press It A4 Blending Card
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Stardust Stickles
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #70153
The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer by Lori Whitlock
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Aloha Friday Challenges - Challenge #148 - Dress Up
my "Jovie" is dressed up in her Christmas best
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #232 – For A Child + A Sentiment
Crafting By Designs - Get Ready For Christmas July Edition
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #592 – No Patterned Papers
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 440 – Anything Goes
Pile It On – Challenge #156 – Girls & Boys of Summer/Winter
QKR Stampede - Challenge #358 – Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #55 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: Plaids
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #7 – July Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Challenge #137 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
my "Jovie" is having fun decorating the Christmas Tree

Day Three - Bugaboo Christmas

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Day Three - Christmas In July

My "Anything But A Card" is a tag.
My tag uses the Merry Christmas Word digital stamp by Bugaboo Stamps.
I chose this image because Santa Claus is coming to town.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Merry Christmas Word

X-Press It A4 Blending Card
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #17343
Tag by Silhouette
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the image panel

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - July Challenge – Gifts, No Cards Allowed

Day One - Bugaboo Christmas

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Day One - Christmas In July

I have chosen the movie "The Santa Claus".  My card uses the Reindeer Blocks digital stamp by Bugaboo Stamps.  I chose this image because it reminded me of Chet.  Chet was the pole's "reindeer in training" and had to help Santa save Christmas at the end of the movie, he gave us some laughs through the movie too.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp -  Reindeer Blocks

X-Press It A4 Blending Card
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
Copic markers - tba
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #232 – For A Child + A Sentiment
Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 29 – Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Get Ready For Christmas July Edition
Crafty Catz - Challenge #471 – Anything Goes
optional twist – On The Beach
Crafty Creations - Challenge #395 – Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - July Challenge – Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #592 – No Patterned Papers
Get Creative Challenges - Challenge #82 – Anything Goes
optional twist: Monochromatic
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk 30 – Anything Goes
International Art & Soul - Challenge #63 – Monochromatic
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 440 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk 30 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #358 – Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #55 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: Plaids

It's time to get "A Little Bit Dark" with Team Lou & the Southern Girls

It's time for another challenge with us at the Southern Girls.

This fortnight Team Lou have created projects to inspire you for the new challenge

A Little Bit Dark with Team Lou

Our generous sponsors for this challenge are:


Oddball Art


Krafters Cart

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Today I have used the Cafe Mummy digital stamp by Oddball Art, one of our generous sponsors this fortnight.

How could I not add some fun coffee sentiments to this steaming coffee image?

I had a couple of different coffee phrases in my stash and they both worked perfectly, so of course I had to make two cards.  I used the phrases to make billboards for the mummy to sit on.  I overlaid the image, added some bats, printed, heat set, trimmed, then coloured with Copic markers.  I tried several different combinations for the fabric strips wrapping the mummy.  I'm really pleased how well the E53 and W3 markers worked together.

Here are another couple of photos,
you can click on them to view in full screen.

   

What do you think?
I'm sure that's what the Cafe Mummy is thinking!

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

A Little Bit Dark with Team Lou

on the
Southern Girls Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***

Oddball Art - digital stamp - Cafe Mummy
Unfortunately I don't have a link to this image, however, it is still available through the Creepy Cute Chronicles on Lizzy Love's Oddball Art site.  For a small fee you can access ALL the previous Creepy Cute Chronicles weekly freebies (currently up to #62).  You also have the FREE ACCESS option to get a new image each week (not for previous images).
Copic markers - skin - E50-53

Copic markers - eyes - W3 + YG61-63-67 + R29
Copic markers - fabric wrapping - E53 + W3
Copic markers - coffee cup - YG61-63-67
Copic markers - coffee - E25-29
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #285716
Coffee Understands by Jillibean Soup
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #73197
Always Time For Coffee phrase by Kolette Hall
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the image panel to card base

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Sending a big Thank You to Oddball Art and Krafters Cart for sponsoring our

A Little Bit Dark with Team Lou at the Southern Girls.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative and look forward to seeing your work shared in the challenge gallery.  Remember we are not just a card blog, we love to see scrapbook layouts, artjournal pages and all types of papercraft.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #96 – Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - July Challenge #7 – Anything Goes
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - Open Challenge for July #7
Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 28 – Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - July Anything Goes Challenge #65
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk 30 – Anything Goes
Get Creative Challenges - Challenge #82 – Anything Goes
optional twist: Monochromatic
International Art & Soul - Challenge #63 – Monochromatic
Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge - Challenge #160 – Food or Drinks
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 440 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk 29 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #357 – Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #7 – July Anything Goes

A little bit more Merry and Bright

You might have seen this card earlier today.

I had so much fun that I had to make another card using different colours and design.  This card uses the super cute Stanley's Bauble digital stamp (a FREEBIE, see link below) by Beccy's Place a sentiment from the Merle digital stamp set, also from Beccy's Place.  I opened the image in Silhouette Studio and sized it to fit on a 5" x 7" panel.  I added the sentiment, printed on X-Press It blending card, trimmed down to size, heat set, then coloured with Copic markers.  I used liquid adhesive to secure the image panel to the front of a 5" x 7" side folding card base.  I finished off the card by adding a delicate sparkle to the golden ornament with a clear Wink Of Stella clear glitter brush.

It's hard to photograph, but the delicate sparkle is quite pretty on the ornament.

I mentioned earlier that I had so much fun with this cute Stanley's Bauble image that I made this second card with the red ornament.  Here they are together.

Click HERE to learn more about the yellow ornament card.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Beccy's Place - FREE digital stamp - Stanley's Bauble
Beccy's Place - digital sentiment - from the Merle set

X-Press It A4 Blending Card

Copic markers - bear - E11-13-15-17 + E02
Copic markers - bauble - R21-22-24-27-29
Copic markers - hanger at end of bauble - Y15 + YR23-24
Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush - to add sparkle to the bauble
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere image panel to card base

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge #28 – Anything With A Critter Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #96 – Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - July Challenge #7 – Anything Goes

AAA Cards - CAS Game #145 – One Image + Optional Twist Positivity

ABC Christmas Challenge - N & O are for?  N - No peeking and O – Ornament
Beccy's Place - July Challenge – Anything Beccy's Place Goes
Crafting With An Attitude - Challenge #53 – Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - July Anything Goes Challenge #65
Crafty Calendar Challenge - July Challenge – Christmas In July
Crafty Catz - Challenge #471 – Anything Goes – optional twist: Christmas In July
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #167 – Anything Goes optional Bright and Fun
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #591 – Bright Colors
Cute N Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 29 – Christmas In July
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 439 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk 29 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #357 – Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #55 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: Plaids

Making it Merry and Bright

Yes, I'm still in Christmas mode and have another card to share.

This card uses the super cute Stanley's Bauble digital stamp (a FREEBIE, see link below) by Beccy's Place a sentiment from the Merle digital stamp set, also from Beccy's Place.  I opened the image in Silhouette Studio and sized it to fit on a 5" x 7" panel.  I added the sentiment, printed on X-Press It blending card, trimmed down to size, heat set, then coloured with Copic markers.  I used liquid adhesive to secure the image panel to the front of a 5" x 7" side folding card base.  I finished off the card by adding a delicate sparkle to the golden ornament with a clear Wink Of Stella clear glitter brush.

It's hard to photograph, but the delicate sparkle is quite pretty on the ornament.

I had so much fun with this cute Stanley's Bauble image that I made a second card using different colours and a slightly different design.  You can read all about him HERE.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Beccy's Place - FREE digital stamp - Stanley's Bauble
Beccy's Place - digital sentiment - from the Merle set

X-Press It A4 Blending Card

Copic markers - bear - E31-33-35-37 + E02
Copic markers - bauble - Y00-11-15 + YR23-24
Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush - to add sparkle to the bauble
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere image panel to card base

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge #28 – Anything With A Critter Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #96 – Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - July Challenge #7 – Anything Goes

AAA Cards - CAS Game #145 – One Image + Optional Twist Positivity

ABC Christmas Challenge - N & O are for?  N - No peeking and O – Ornament
Beccy's Place - July Challenge – Anything Beccy's Place Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Challenge 522 – Christmas
CCC Digi Creations - Challenge #105 – Christmas In July
Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 27 – Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude - Challenge #53 – Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - July Anything Goes Challenge #65
Crafty Calendar Challenge - July Challenge – Christmas In July
Crafty Catz - Challenge #471 – Anything Goes – optional twist: Christmas In July
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #167 – Anything Goes optional Bright and Fun
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #591 – Bright Colors
Cute N Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 29 – Christmas In July
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk 29 – Anything Goes
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 439 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #357 – Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #55 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: Plaids