Happy New Year-Cheers! --FMS268 and SIP79

December 31, 2016

WOW!  New Year's Eve!!!!!  How did that happen!?!?!?   This year flew by.  I must admit, there have been some wonderful moments and some sad times, but all in all, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends and the memories that were made in 2016!

I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches and Stamp Ink Paper challenges today.  I love these challenges and the Design Teams are amazing!  Stop by their blogs for tons of inspiration! 

My card is created using the December Hero Arts Kit of the Month.  I added a sentiment from Reverse Confetti-Clink.  Lots of gold Stickles and sequins were added for bling. 

I want to thank all of you for visiting my blog throughout the year and for your kind comments!  It really made me happy to hear from you!  

Wishing ALL of you a VERY HAPPY 2017!  May God bless you with good health, happiness, contentment and time to do what makes you happy!  

HUGS!
Claire

Merry--SSC142and The Heart Desires Challenge #7

December 18, 2016  

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

We have a fun sketch challenge for all of you.  We can't wait to see what you create.

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
• Enter as many times as you'd like.
• Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
• Have Fun!!!

I am also entering my card in The Heart Desires challenge!  I love retro Christmas and their inspiration photo was perfect for my idea.  Thanks for the inspiration!  Check out their blog for inspiration!  

My card is created on a white card base.  I cut the top scalloped edge border using the Edgers Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti.  The white snowy borders are cut using a stitched border die.  I added some C1 Copic Marker on the edges for dimension.  The Santa is from Avery Elle-North Pole.  I colored him with Copic markers and cut him out using the matching die.  I used a Marvy Snow Marker to make the fur.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  A few silver glitter stars were added to complete my card.  

The challenge will end on Friday, Dec.30th @ 6pm EST.This challenge will run for 2 weeks You can see what the rest of the DT created for inspiration by clicking on their names below. I hope you will check out their blogs and then come and play along with us.

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater
Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johansen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline

   

HUGS!

Claire

Sending You Warm Hugs-Sketch Saturday #443

December 17, 2016

It's Saturday and it's time for a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday!

Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish.  The shop is full of so many amazing digi stamps!  The winner will win 3 free stamps!  

My card is created using Robyn's Fetish Hot Cocoa Snowman.  After copying him I colored him with Copic Markers and paper pieced the cup.  The patterned paper were in my stash.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  I love this sketch!  Layers make me happy!  Hope this little fellow makes you smile, too.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!

Don't forget to check out all the other DT members cards at 

Sketch Saturday .

Have a great week!

HUGS!

Claire

Cheers--PP325

December 11, 2016

It's Sunday and time for our last challenge for 2016 at The Paper Players!  The lovely and talented Jaydee is our hostess this week!  Her beautiful color palette is perfect for the end of the year.  From Christmas to Happy New Year, let your imagination run wild!  We can't wait to see your creations.

It is also the last challenge for our FABULOUS guest designers!  I have loved working with these amazing artist.  THANK you very much Linda Callahan, Colleen Bagley and Hannelie Bester for sharing your talents with us!.  You will be missed!  

My card is created on a white card base.  The black scalloped piece is cut with a die from MFT Blueprints 20.  The top piece with the gold and black polka dots was in my stash and cut with the same die set.  The glittery gold tag is cut using the Thanks -Reverse Confetti Tag die.  The wine glasses were stamped in Versa Mark ink and heat embossed with silver powder.  They are from Reverse Confetti Clink Stamp Set.  The matching dies were used to cut out the glasses and sentiment.  I used black card stock for the sentiment.  A piece of black and white ribbon was added in the tag and I used a piece of gold thread to die a bow.  I love the way this card turned out! 

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Please leave a message!  I love to hear from you!  

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 
Linda Callahan

Colleen Begley

Hannelie Bester

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!

All stamping products are welcome! Thank you for joining the Paper Players this week. 

Wishing all of you a VERY Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and all the Best in the New Year! 

HUGS!

Claire

Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop -Coffee Is Always A Good Idea

December 9, 2016

I am joining the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

The AMAZING Amy Tsuruta is the creator of this fabulous blog hop! Make sure you stop by and check out all the fantastic entries and the list of sponsors is over the top!  So many prizes and tons of inspiration!  

I LOVE coffee and I LOVE being a part of this event! 

My card is created on a grey card base.  I used the MFT Blueprints 20 dies to cut my patterned paper.  The tag, coffee cup, die and sentiment are from SugarPea Designs.  Caffeine Addict, Coffee To Go, Coffee Words were used to create my card.  The silver shimmery snowflakes and coffee sentiment really shine.  The picture doesn't capture the shine--sorry!  Pearls were added in the middle of each snowflake!  Silver thread was added for a bow on the top of the tag.  

THANK you for stopping by my blog today!  

Wishing you a fabulous day, stay warm and drink lots of coffee!

HUGS!

Claire

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Merry Christmas-PP#324

December 4, 2016

Hello Friends!  It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!

Our fabulous Nance is our hostess this week!  She has a fun theme challenge for all of us.  Snowflakes!  Since I live in Atlanta, we don't see many snowflakes.  But, we can dream of a Winter Wonderland for Christmas.  

My card is created on a white card base.  I used the Simon Says Stamp Merry Christmas Die to create this ornament. Lawn Fawn Mermaid paper was used for the ornament.  I added silver glimmer paper behind the ornament for shine.  Rhinestones and silver thread were used to complete my card.  

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Please leave a message!  I love to hear from you!  

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 
Linda Callahan

Colleen Begley

Hannelie Bester

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!

All stamping products are welcome! Thank you for joining the Paper Players this week. 

HUGS!

Claire

Spreading Good Cheer-SSC141

December 4, 2016

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

We have a fun color challenge for all of you.  We can't wait to see what you create with this color palette.

                          Please Use a Minimum of 3 colors and a neutral of your Choice.

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
• Enter as many times as you'd like.
• Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
• Have Fun!!!

My card is created on a white card base.  I used patterned papers from my stash to create the background for my little Gingerbread children.  The stamp set is from SugarPea Designs-GingerSnaps.  I stamped the images on Neenah Solar White paper and colored them with Copic Markers.  I used the matching dies to cut them out.  I added dimensionals behind them.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  Wink of Stella and Candy Dots were added to complete my card.  

The challenge will end on Friday, Dec.16th @ 6pm EST.This challenge will run for 2 weeks You can see what the rest of the DT created for inspiration by clicking on their names below. I hope you will check out their blogs and then come and play along with us.

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater
Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johansen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline

   

HUGS!

Claire

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Christmas Flower--Sketch Saturday #441

December 3, 2016

It's Saturday and we have a wonderful new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday!

Our sponsor this week is A Day For Daisies.  A Day For Daisies has grown to over 4,000 Digital Stamps and offers an entire shop solely dedicated to savvy digital stampers.  
This week's winner will win a $12.00 gift certificate to their shop!   How fun is that?!?

My card is created using the Christmas Flower digital stamp from A Day For Daisies.  I love poinsettia's and this stamp was just perfect for our sketch!

My card is created on a white card base.  I cut a red background  for this fun sheet of patterned paper I found in my stash.  With all the Christmas sentiments on this sheet, I decided not to add another sentiment.  I added a strip of green patterned paper and a gold and white banner to match the sketch.  I colored the gorgeous poinsettia and leaves with Copic Markers.  I distressed the edges of the white paper and cut a red frame using oval dies.  I added two gold buttons, linen thread  and some sparkling clear sequins.  Wink of Stella was added to make the flower and leaves shine.  

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!

Don't forget to check out all the other DT members cards at 

Sketch Saturday .

Have a great week!

HUGS!

Claire