Greetings with a Sting! at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a newly released Tomte - 'Scorpio Gnome'.  He is part of a digi set, 'Water Zodiac Gnomes'.   You can find all the info over on my post at the Faery Ink Blog.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - #207 Male
2. Morgan's ArtWorld - #11 ATG
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #93 ATG
4. Dream Valley - #190 Dies or Punches
5. Crafts Galore Encore - #57 ATG
6. Classic Design Team - #11 ATG

Christmas at Ching-Chou Kuik

Are you getting a head start on your Christmas cards?  If not, hopefully this month's challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik will help you.  Our theme is 'Christmas/Fireworks' and you can enter here.

I have created a Christmas card using 'Christmas Elf'.  This image isn't often used, but I like to find those images as the older ones can get forgotten. 

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• DoCrafts designer paper
• Merry Christmas sentiment die
• Fancy Oval die
• DoCrafts glitter card
• ProMarkers -Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Warm Grey 1-3, Berry, Red, Lipstick, Black, Cool Grey 5, Cocoa, Caramel, Yellow, Holly, Pine, Forest, Walnut, Arctic Blue & Midnight Blue
• Sakura Gelly Roll- White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open Design Team - #10 ATG
2. Allsorts - WK492 Pretty Papers
3. Creative Fingers - #154 ATG
4. The 12 Months of Christmas - #47 ATG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - November ATG
6. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - November ATG

Guest Designer at Colour Crazy Challenge with Lemon Shortbread

Today I am showcasing a Lemon Shortbread image 'Building Snowman' for my guest designer spot at Colour Crazy Challenge.   As usual for my Christmas cards, I have kept this one CAS and focused on the image.   

Products used:

• Card blank
• Patterned card
• Outline sticker
• Black cardstock
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Putty, Walnut, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Black, Berry Red, Lipstick, Cool Grey 5, Pine, Lush Green, Burnt Orange, Bright Orange, Arctic Blue, Powder Blue, Warm Grey 3-5, Henna, Burgundy, Midnight Blue, Denim Blue, Indigo & Cool Grey 1-3

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Lemon Shortbread - #79 Anything Goes
2. C.R.A.F.T. - #489 Winter
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #57 Anything Goes
4. Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Nov ATG
5. Creative Fingers - #154 Anything Goes
6. Classic Design Team - #11 Anything Goes

Girl Vamps Just Wanna Have Fun! at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a gorgeous Halloween image.   I have made myself a mini shaker frame and you can see all the information over on my post over at the Faery Ink Blog.

I am entering my frame into the following challenges:

1. {Pin}spirational Challenge - #227 Haunting Time of Year
2. Crafty Catz - #435 ATG/Halloween
3. Crafty Creations - #377 ATG
4. Crafty Gals Corner - #177 Halloween Colours
5. Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Oct ATG
6. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #105 Spooky
7. Passion For ProMarkers - WK467 Halloween Colours
8. Simon Says Monday - Halloween/Spooky
9. Simon Says Wednesday - Halloween/Spooky

Día de Los Muertos

I couldn't resist this too cute freebie from Stamps by Aurora Wings.  I love Halloween and I love making wedding cards, so Day of The Dead style sprites are just perfect for me.  I used to dream about having the full-on white wedding, but as I got older I changed my mind to a themed wedding. I actually had a Chinese-inspired theme, but I think a Day of The Dead theme would be amazing. 
The Facebook group has a colouring challenge for this image, but I couldn't stop there... I had to make a card too!
This is my very first bridge card.  I don't know why I haven't made one before as they're so easy.

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Tulle
• Core'dinations Glittersilk card
• Outline stickers
• X-Cut Scalloped Heart die
• Tim Holtz Doily stencil
• Distress Inks - Stormy Sky & Dusty Concord
• Distress Oxides - Wilted Violet & Fired Brick
• Recollections glitter skull sticker
• Petal Lu flowers
• ProMarkers - Black, Cool Grey 5, Burgundy, Cardinal, Red, Holly, Forest, Moss, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Champagne, China Blue, Prussian & Violet
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Wednesday - Halloween/Spooky
2. Simon Says Monday - Halloween/Spooky
3. Passion For ProMarkers - WK467 Halloween Colours
4. Morgan's ArtWorld - #10 ATG
5. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie - #105 Spooky
6. Aurora Wings - #72 Once Upon a Dream...or a Nightmare
7. Crafty Gals Corner - #177 Halloween Colours
8. {PIN}spirational Challenges - #227 Haunting Time of Year