She's Got the Cutest Little Christmas Tree

My final card for my guest designer month at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG has been posted along with challenge. It's {anything goes}, but of course it HAS to be Christmas, Holiday or Winter themed!

The sponsor is Limited Runs and I've used a digi called Little Tree.

 Challenges:

~Scrapbooking Queen-anything goes

~Artistic Inspirations-paper piecing (hat, coat and tree)

~Creative Creations-paper piecing (hat, coat and tree)

 ~Eureka-great outdoors

~Inspire Me Fridays-anything goes

~Holly Jolly Christmas-3 embellishments (glitter, brads, snowflake punches)

~Try Stampin' on Tuesday-sketch inspiration

 

~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-oh to be young

~Stamp N Doodle-3 or more layers

~Crimbo Crackers-cute

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 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Peace at Christmas

I'm guest DT at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG and the challenge is use {non-traditional Christmas colors}. The sponsor is Fred She Said.

May the Spirit of Christmas

Bring You Peace

 inside:

 Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:
~Craftyhazelnut Christmas-anything Christmas
~Dream Valley-animals
~Squirrel and Fox-for the girls
~Crafty Boots-celebration
~Mojo Monday-sketch inspiration
 

~Papertake Weekly-paper piecing (coat and dress)

~Crafting for all Seasons-think pink

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging
~Crimbo Crackers-cute
~Cute Card Thursday-tie it up (ribbon tied around card and the image has a girl with a scarf tied around her neck)

 Hope you're having a wonderful Friday!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

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 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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It must have been the mistletoe...

I'm guest designer all month at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR  LONG, and for the next week the challenge is {Christmas carols}. I used a digi from the sponsor, Flat Friends, (Emma Canning).
I didn't really choose a carol but a song as the image didn't really bring to mind a carol. I chose "It Must Have Been the Mistletoe".

Merry KISSmas

Challenges:

~Craftyhazelnut-anything Christmas

~Flat Friends-punches (corner and border punches, holly leaves and berries diecuts)

~Crafty Boots-celebration

~Crafty Cardmakers-choose 3 (distressing-distress ink, embossing-on leaves, paper piecing-couple's clothing)

~Holly Jolly Christmas-something that begins with the first letter of your name- D for diecuts (holly leaves and berries) and doily

~Little Red Wagon-doily

~C.R.A.F.T.-Christmas

~Crimbo Crackers-kids (these are teenagers, hehe!)

~Shelly's Images-anything goes

It must have been the mistletoe
The lazy fire, the falling snow
The magic in the frosty air
That made me love you
 
On Christmas Eve our wish came true
That now I've fell in love with you
It only took one kiss to know
 It must have been the mistletoe
It must have been the mistletoe
It must have been the mistletoe
One kiss to know, I love you so
 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Ho Ho Ho

I'm a guest designer at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG for the month of May. I used to be on the design team there last year and was asked if I'd like to be GDT sometime this year! I loved the idea!!!

This week the challenge is to take inspiration from Mrs. Claus' clothes and  {use fabric and/or lace} on your Christmas creation. The sponsor is Eureka Stamps.

Ho Ho Ho

Merry Christmas

 

I used fabric and lace on the snowflake embellishment.

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~Craftyhazelnut Christmas-anything Christmas(monthly challenge)

~Our Creative Corner-anything goes

~There She Goes-paper piecing (Santa's suit)

~Use Your Stuff-texturize

~Clear It Out-at least 2 patterned papers

~Everybody Art-fabric (in snowflake embellishment)

~Happy Campers-lace (in snowflake embellishment)

~Craftyhazelnut Christmas-add sentiment

~Papertake Weekly-anything goes

~One Stitch at a Time-anything goes

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Soon be Time to Decorate that Tree!

Thr challenge at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG is {to die for},the last challenge for 2012! Use lots of your diecuts on your Holiday creation!

The sponsor is Fred She Said and I used a very pretty ornament image.

 

Happy Holidays

closeup

Challenges:

~Crafty Pad-Christmas

~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes

~Crafty Creations-Christmas

~Crafts and Me-circles (holly berries and pearl dots on ornament)

~Divas By Design-2 or more patterned papers

~Little Claire's-Christmas

~Card Mania-pearls and swirls

~Crimbo Crackers-anything goes

~Polka Doodles-any die will do

~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Fridays

 

Have an enjoyable weekend, everyone!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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A Gift For Teacher

The challenge at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG  is to make a {gift set for a teacher}.



The cutting file (3-pocket caddy) is from Creations by AR.

 

Here is the pocket caddy filled with the gifts.

Challenges:

~Anything But a Card-stitching

~Anything Goes-stitching

 ~Papertake Weekly-flower power

~ABC Christmas-W is for Wrapping

~Divas By Design-anything goes

~Nutcrafters-Christmas present

~Inspire Me Fridays-anything goes

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Get Out Your Scrappy Holiday Supplies...

. . . you know you have LOADS!!! 'Cause this week the challenge at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG is {anything goes} as long as it's Holiday-related. Enjoy!

 

I used a sweet Christmas image from THE DIGI GARDEN.

 

Challenges:

~Just Keep On Creating-Christmas

~Oozak-winter

~Quirky Crafts-layers and snow

~Squigglefly-ribbons and bows

~ABC Christmas-V is for vibrant colors

~Crafty Creations-no flowers

~For Fun-hot or cold

~Paper Shelter-fairies and elves

~Southern Girls-Christmas

 ~Divas By Design-cute

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Soon be Seeing Snow!

The challenge this week at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG is {use your favorite color combo}. I love pinks and blues together! The sponsor is Bugaboo and I used a cute Polar Bear.

 

Winter Joy

Challenges:

~Basic Grey-anything goes (I used Eskimo Kisses paper and stickers)

~Just Keep On Creating-Christmas

~Oozak-winter

~Crafty Pad-Christmas

~One Stitch at a Time-Christmas

~OLLCB-Christmas

~City Crafter-3 patterned paper and 1 solid (cardstock)

~Paper Shelter-anything goes

~LEJ Designs-anything goes

~Party Time Tuesdays-anything goes

 

OK, hmmm, the DT were of the idea that the challenge was your fav color combo, but the owner has posted an anything goes challenge. Hmmm.Gotta check it out and get back to ya on that.

 

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  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

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 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Loving the Gingerbread!!

At CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG, the challenge this week is {circles}.

*blog NOT updated yet.I'll let you know when it is...

The sponsor is Meljen's Designs. I used a cute gingerbread house! Yum!

 

Challenges:

~Created With Love-something sweet
~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Friday

~Crafty Ann's-Christmas

~Stamping For the Weekend-anything goes

 ~Just Keep On Creating-Christmas

~Brown Sugar-anything goes

~Pause Dream Enjoy-candy-licious

 

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  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Red and Green Christmas

This week at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG the challenge is {traditional colors of the Holidays}. The sponsor is Limited Runs. I used one of their digis.
 

Holiday Spirit

Challenges:

~Christmas Crafting-button and twine

~Stamping Sisters in Christ-trees

~Totally Stampalicious-Christmas

~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes

~Tuesday Morning Sketches-sketch #168

~ABC Christmas-U is for "up to you"

~Stamp N Doodle-anything goes

~Milk Coffee-sweet treats (cupcake,yum!)

~Basic Grey-sparkle (I used Dasher paper)

~Cute Card Thursday-glitter

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Have a PINK Christmas!

This week's challenge at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG is {anything goes}, as long as it's Christmas or Holiday related. The sponsor is Bugaboo.

 

Happy Holidays

Challenges:

~Christmas Cards All Year 'Round-use non-traditional colors on traditional image

~Sentimental Sundays-anything goes

~Just Keep On Creating-anything Christmas

~Jingle Belles-pink Christmas

~Christmas Card Challenge-Christmas card

~Divas By Design-anything goes

~Simon Says Stamp-punches or dies

~Crimbo Crackers-pink

 ~Robyn's Fetish-circles(buttons, circle in image, circles embossing)

~Holly Jolly Christmas-use scraps

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Christmas Love

The challenge this week at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG is {tag, you're it}. Create a Christmas/Holiday tag or something with a tag on it, and enter it in the challenge for a chance to be a guest designer!

Here's mine. It's a gift tag but it opens up and you can put a gift card inside! So cool, isn't it! I used a digi from THE DIGI GARDEN.

 

Love You

Challenges:

~Craftyhazelnut-all wrapped up (this is the best way to WRAP a gift card!)

~Anything But a Card-shiny,sparkly,blingy (glitter on gift)

~Everybody Art-tag

~Holly Jolly Christmas-glitter and bling

~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-you've been tag

~Scrapalicious-tag, you're it

 ~Challenges 4 Everybody-always anything goes

~Jingle Belles-pink Christmas

~Pattie's Creations-tag

 

Oh, I want to show you our hermit crabs.Well, their SHELLS.They are a shy bunch, don't come out much!

Bud, Blossom, and Betty Boop

 

Betty Boop moved into a new home this week!

She moved from a small, drabby place to a bigger, cuter home! It's all pink and Elmo-y!!

This will give you some idea as to the room she had and what she has now!



(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Merry,Merry...

At CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG the challenge is a photo inspiration...

 

The sponsor this week is BUGABOO and I used a cutie that can be found HERE!!
 

 Merry Christmas

Challenges:

~Go Fish-buttons

~Dream Valley-go pink

~Created with Love-Christmas

~Cutie Pie-use a digi

~Fashionista-Christmas

~Lexi's Creations-pink

~Totally Stampalicious-anything goes

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Oh Joy!

At CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG we have it {all sewn up}! Yup. that's the challenge this week! Sewing-real or faux! And, of course, it has to be holiday themed!

The sponsor is Fred, She Said and I used a digi from there.

 

Christmas Joy

Challenges:

~Little Claire's-easel card

~Crazy Challenge-spots or stripes

~Paper Pretties-ribbon

~Ribbon Reel-pastels, ribbon, chevrons

 ~Stamp N Doodle-anything goes

~Little Miss Muffet-shaped card

 ~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Fridays

~Brown Sugar-anything goes

 

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Thanks!

 

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  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

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 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Forecast: SNOW!

No, not for Newfoundland! It's a beautiful Fall day here (supposed to get in the 20s).

 

But there's SNOW in the forecast at CHRISTMAS STAMPING ALL YEAR LONG!

Create something {snowy}!

Here's my project.

 

Winter Sleigh template by Creations by AR

(SPONSOR this week)

Challenges:

~Paperplay-fancy folds

 ~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Friday

~Simply Create Too-anything goes

~Annabelle Stamps-3D Christmas

 

 Go see what the other ladies have created and be sure to pull out your snowflakes and play along! 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Is it SNOWING yet?

At CHRISTMAS STAMPING ALL YEAR LONG, the challenge is to find the FIRST Christmas card you posted on your blog and use that as inspiration for a new Christmas card!

 

Here's mine.

 

Snow Much Fun

posted on March 27th

 

...and here's the card I created this week.

 

Snow Much Fun

digi by Platypus Creek Digitals

Challenges:

~Christmas Card Challenge-3 of something (3 snowflakes-layered)

~Created with Love-Christmas and diecuts

~Anything Goes-Christmas

~Tuesday Alchemy-anything goes
~One Stitch at a Time-use a digi
~Shopping Our Stash-wood (snowman's arms!)
~ABC Christmas-R is for "recycling" (button from an old blouse)
~Shelly's Images-anything goes

Be sure to check out the other DT's card that they CASEd. Find yours and have some fun!

Happy Friday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Christmas Gift Box

At CHRISTMAS STAMPING ALL YEAR LONG, the challenge is "anything but a card" for the holidays.

 

I made a gift box. It's small and can hold something like 2 tealights, a pretty ornament, a gift card, jewellry, etc.

 

Challenges:

~Southern Girls-flowers

~Crimbo Crackers-something to hold a gift card

~Our Creative Corner-recycle and some green

(the gift box is a small Q-tip box covered in design paper)

 

 Have a Happy Friday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Have you been good so far this year?

 

Oh my!!! Christmas is getting closer and closer!!! YES IT IS!!!!

So you'd better be thinking about if you've been good or bad this year!

 . . . ANDDDDDD you'd better get started on those Christmas cards, if you haven't already!

 

Christmas Stamping All Year Long will help you with that!

NOOOO, not what to do if you've been a bad girl! But with getting your cards done!

The challenge this week is to create a Holiday card using non-traditional colors!

And I LOVE PINK Christmas cards!!!

 

So here's mine using a Meljen's Designs digi. (sponsor this week)

 

Have You Been Good?

Challenges:

~Clear It Out-

inspiration from:

Source: etsy.com via Barbara on Pinterest

~Merry Monday-sketch #29

~Addicted to Stamps-recycle

(I used the cover sheet that comes in a package of design papers and made the strips on the card.

I never throw these sheets out! They come in handy for some things!)

 ~Little Red Wagon-upcycle (see above)

~Corrosive Challenge-cute as a button

~Craft-Room Challenge-pin

~Papertake Weekly-stitching/pin

~ABC Christmas-Q is for Quilting

~Crafting for all Seasons-stitching

~Paper Pretties-for kid

 

Be sure to check the other DTs creations! And join in on the Holiday fun!

 

 



(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Holiday Gift Box

This week the challenge at CHRISTMAS STAMPING ALL YEAR LONG is create your own patterned paper.

The sponsor is Creations by AR.

I made a Happy Holidays gift box.

Challenges:

~Celebrate the Occasion-Christmas in August

~My Time to Craft-Christmas in August

~Fresh Brewed-no digi stamps, rubber stamps only

~C.R.A.F.T.-box

~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Fridays

~Opus Gluei-red hot

Enjoy your Friday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Happy Snow Days, everyone! HaHa!

Well, hopefully NO ONE is getting SNOW yet!!! We're getting so much sunshine here in Newfoundland that we are breaking records!!! It's wonderful!

But, it's never to early to get started on your Holiday cards!

Another Christmas challenge for ya at Christmas Stamping All Year Long!!! This week ANYTHING GOES!!! Well, as long as it's Christmas or Holiday-related!! Enjoy!!

Happy Snow Days

digi by Inky Impressions

Challenges:

~Inky Impressions-ribbon

~Merry Monday-sketch

~Christmas Card Challenge-use something new (Snow-Tex)

~Always Crafting-food (candy cane,my FAV Christmas treat!!!)

~Pink Elephant-ribbon

~Bearly Mine-sparkle and shine

~Tuesday Alchemy-BINGO (ribbon, glitter, punch)

~Divas By Design-female

~My Mum's Craft Shop-Christmas

~Crafty Ribbon Crafting for Gold Day 10-buttons

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !