Friday, December 22, 2017

QKR Stampede - DT card for challenge #275 - ATG with a Santa option

MERRY CHRISTMAS!   I am sending wishes that all of you will have a blessed Christmas season, and all the best in the new year.  We have had our share of health issues in our family this year as well as the loss of friends and family members.  In spite of the sadness, we have had more than our share of joy, and are thankful to God for the many blessings we receive each day.

This is probably my first Christmas card for 2018.  I do have one final card ready to mail for 2017 - just waiting for an address.  I think we are not receiving as many cards, and I am trying to cut back a little - and sending some by e-mail.
The weekly challenge at  QKR Stampede is the usual anything goes, with the option of including Santa.  My version, called "Bringing a Tree", shows a Santa about as far behind in preparations as I am.  At least his miniature tree will not take long to decorate LOL!  I used Twinkling H20 ink, markers, and stickles (for the fur and tiny snowflakes) to finish him.  The sentiment is also available through the QKR Stampede Store.  The dies are Spellbinder Labels 4, and the snowflake is a punch.  The strip is glittery wire edged ribbon.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:   Sketch-Tanten
Christmas:    Cuttlebug Mania 
                       Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge  
                       Come and get It
Traditional Christmas Colors:   Glitter n Sparkle
                                                       Incy Wincy
Holiday:    Die Cuttin Divas
Holiday Fun:    Paper Girls
Inspiration (Santa):   Cupcake Inspirations
Snowflakes:    Crafty Sentiments
Glittery:   Southern Girls
Winter:   Die-Cut-Divas
Use a digi:   Hiding in my Craft Room 
Any:   Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

12 comments:

Susan Renshaw said...

Love the Santa image!
Thank you for sharing with Hiding in my Craft Room!
Susan
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Becca Sadler said...

from another HIMCR DT-er, Becca, thanks for linking this lovely Santa card for the 3rd week Saturday challenge #330 (using a digi)! I like how you colored Santa and the mini tree!

Megan J said...

Hi Dorothy, a lovely Christmas card to start off your stash for next year. Gorgeous papers and love the ribbons, thank you for coming along to play with us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends... good luck in the prize draw. Have a wonderful Christmas and hope to see you back again next year.... Megan DT LPoCF

Dreja said...

Ganz großartig gemacht.
Danke für deine Teilnahme bei den Sketch-Tanten.
LG Dreja

Vic said...

Cute christmas card - Thank-you for sharing your creativity with our challenge this week at Glitter n Sparkle - Vic, DT X

Indy's Designs said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake Inspirations!
Debbie

Gerda said...

This Christmas card is super cute!! Love the Santa image you used!! Thanks for joining us at DCD this week!
Have a great day.
Gerda
http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

Lady Joyful said...

Great card! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations and Incy Wincy Designs - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT

Doris Klein said...

Wonderful christmas creation! Lovely image, too!

Thanks for playing along with our Sketch Aunts Challenge and good luck!

Hugs and please come back soon!
Doris
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Arlene said...

You've already got a jump on me for 2018 Christmas card making. Wonderful card. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.

Kuni said...

Ein tolles Kärtchen.
Danke für deine Teilnahme bei den Sketch-Tanten.
LG
Kuni

Rae Ann said...

Such pretty ribbon you used. The background paper is a great choice for this image.

Thank you for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs for our Snowflakes challenge.