Friday, November 30, 2018

Christmas Cheer Fall/ Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

November 30, 2018


 It's time for the Fall/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!  
87 Sponsors is just AMAZING!!!!!!!  How generous of all these fabulous paper crafters to be a part of this fun event!  A HUGE THANK YOU to all of them!

I LOVE coffee and I LOVE being a part of this event!
THANK you for stopping by my blog today!


My card is created on a white card base.  I used a fun blue for my background.  I found this in my stash.  The polka dots, snowflakes and green were in the same pack.  I backed my rectangle and square panels with the green to make them pop.  The snowflakes were cut with vellum using retired Stampin' UP dies.  The little coffee mug was stamped in black on white paper and then I used coordinating paper with snowflakes for the mug.  I stamped it again and paper pieced the mug.  I cut out the coffee section and colored it with Copic Markers.  The stamp set for the mug and sentiment are from Simon Says Stamp What's Brewing.
A few sparkling clear sequins from Pretty Pink Posh were added for shine.   I love the way this turned out.  
 





Here a little more info about the Coffee Blog Hop.
Go to the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
for all the details. There is also a list of all
the sponsors of the hop. All these sponsors
have prizes to give away to everyone who
shares a card in the linky party.  So make a Fall/ Winter themed coffee/tea or cocoa card and link up to be eligible for winning
one of the fabulous prizes.  The hop runs from November 30th - December 7th.

Wishing you a fabulous fall/winter  and I hope you take a lot of coffee breaks!

HUGS!
Claire
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Sunday, November 25, 2018

Let It Snow Keeping Christmas

November 25, 2018

 WOW!  Only 1 month until Christmas!  Can you believe that?

I am honored to be a part of the Keeping Christmas Inspiration Blog Hop.  


It's time for this month's installment of Keeping Christmas with The Challenge Design Team!  We will be sharing Christmas creations on the 25th of each month!!!

The whole idea is to have some Christmas cards and projects in our stash ready to go for December 2018!

So hop along and be sure to visit each blog. 
There is a lot of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Kelly Lunceford
Lesley Croghan (off this month)


This is such an easy card to create!  I started with a white card base and added a Real Red panel.  The next layer is white and trimmed with a stitched rectangle die.  I embossed the panel with a snowflake embossing folder.  The little snowman is stamped in black.  I used the Hero Arts Frosty Wishes stamp set.  The scarf is stamped in red ink.  The sentiment Let It Snow is from this set and the Baby It's Cold Outside is from The Ton-Holiday Lyrics.  I colored the nose with a Copic Marker.  I love the way these turned out and you can mass produce a lot of these in a short amount of time. 
Thanks for stopping by!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!

The hop is hosted by the fabulous Kelly Lunceford's blog, so head over there to start from the beginning.

ENJOY the blog hop!  I hope we inspired you to make a few cards, too!

HUGS!
Claire
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It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year PP420

November 25, 2018

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

 The Sensational Sandy is our hostess this week and she has a fabulous sketch for all of us!  It is so versatile and can be used for any type of card!  We can't wait to see what you create! 






I loved this sketch so much that I made 3 different cards with it.  I used a paper pack from The Paper Studio named Jolly Bright.  I mixed and matched the papers and used the same sentiment for all of them.  The sentiment is from Avery Elle Comfort and Joy.  A few enamels dots were added to complete each card.  I can make a lot of cards in a short amount of time using this sketch.  I am behind on my Christmas stash so, this is really going to help me out!  Let me know if you have a favorite!  




 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
                                               
Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
  1. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
  2. 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!
  3. Have fun! 

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
HUGS!
Claire
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Saturday, November 24, 2018

From The North Pole Sketch Saturday #541

November 24, 2018
Happy Saturday Sketchers!

We have an amazing and brand new super fun sponsor this week, LeAnn's World 101!!
The prize this week:
digi prize pack from the LeAnn's World 101 store!
Here is sketch #541:


My card is created on a white square base  (5x 5).   I added DSP  I found in my stash that had little bones on it.  I cut a circle with die for the back panel.  The pole is from SSS  Retro Christmas 
and the dog is from SSS Squad.  I used Copic Markers to color the scene! 


Thank you for stopping by my blog!  Don't forget to visit all the DT blogs for lots of inspiration!  We sure hope you will play along with us!  

HUGS!
Claire



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Sunday, November 18, 2018

So Very Thankful Sunday Stamps SSC192

November 18, 2018

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

I have a fabulous sketch for all of you!  This sketch is perfect for any type of card.  I can't wait to see your creations!  So many possibilities!   



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). 
  • Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
  • We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
  • Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
  • Have Fun!!!
                     The Challenge will end Friday, November 30th @ 6 p.m. EST


My card is created on a Crumb Cake background.  I found plaid and matching leaves papers in my stash for the main panel.  The little fox, leaves and pumpkins are from the Fall Fox stamp set.  I stamped them in Memento black ink and colored all the images with Copic Markers.  I used the matching dies to cut all the items out. The Neat & Tangled stamp set Oak Leaf was used  to stamp the sentiment with black ink on a Crumb Cake banner. 


Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  



  Sunday Stamps Design Team
Claire Broadwater (me)


Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!

HUGS!
Claire

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Forget the List PP419

November 18, 2018

 Can you believe it is Thanksgiving week?  I don't know where this year has gone, but I am looking forward to family and friends coming to my house Thursday to enjoy a feast.  Lots of work to do before the big day!  Wishing all of you the Happiest Thanksgiving!  This is my favorite holiday --- just family, friends, food and fun!  

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

 The Lovely LeAnne is our hostess this week and she has a fabulous Clean & Simple Challenge for all of us!  Who doesn't like "Sweet Treats" and especially for the holidays!  Just remember, it is a CAS week so, keep your layers and elements minimal!  





My card is very simple this week.  I started with a white card base.  I added a piece of black and white paper on the side of the card.  The Santa is from SugarPea Designs Here Comes Santa Claus.  I stamped him with Memento Black ink and colored him with Copic Markers.  I cut him out with the matching dies.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  A few black enamel dots were added to complete the card.  



 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
                                               
Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
  1. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
  2. 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!
  3. Have fun! 
The Paper Players Design Team
  All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
HUGS!
Claire

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Sunday, November 11, 2018

In Everything Give Thanks! PP418

November 11, 2018

Oh, what a week it was in Cabo!  I had a wonderful time celebrating 43 years of friendship with my Alpha Phi Sorority Sisters from Indiana University!  It was very difficult to return to chilly Atlanta last evening.  I stepped off the plane to 35 degrees!  



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

 The lovely Laurie is our hostess and she has a fun color challenge for all of us!  




My card is created on a Smoky Slate card base.  I created the background using a retired background stamp from Waltzingmouse.  Unfortunately, they are no longer in business.   I used Poppy Parade to make the fun plaid background.  
The leaves were stamped with So Saffron, Smokey Slate and Poppy Parade using a retired Stampin Up! stamp set called 
Vintage Leaves.  The sentiment is from SugarPea Designs Indian Summer  stamp set and  stamped in Smoky Slate.  I added a few sequins to complete my card.  



 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
                                               
Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
  1. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
  2. 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!
  3. Have fun! 

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
HUGS!
Claire

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Saturday, November 10, 2018

Here Comes Santa Claus Sketch Saturday #539

November 10, 2018

Good Morning Everyone...
Welcome to another week at Sketch Saturday!

We have a great sponsor this week:


Little Miss Muffet Stamps has lots of fantastic stamps, digis and more! Here is their Facebook group and blog.
LMMS has generously offered a $6 GC to the winner of this week's sketch challenge.

Here is sketch #539:
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My card is created on a white card base.  I used the MFT  BG Christmas Background stamp to create the main panel using Real Red ink.  The little Santa is from SugarPea Designs Here Comes Santa Claus.  I used the matching dies to cut him out.  Copic Markers, Wink of Stella and enamel dots were used to complete the card!   
 
Thank you for stopping by my blog!  Don't forget to visit all the DT blogs for lots of inspiration!  We sure hope you will play along with us!  

HUGS!
Claire

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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Let Our Lives PP417 Sunday Sunday Stamps SSC191


November 4, 2018

Greetings from sunny Cabo San Lucas!  I am on vacation with my Alpha Phi Sorority Sisters to celebrate our 40th anniversary from graduation at Indiana University!  WOW!  Those were the days!   


It's Sunday and time for new challenges at The Paper Players and Sunday Stamps!

I am the hostess at The Paper Players this week!  I have a theme challenge for all of you!  "Give Thanks"   I have so much to be thankful for.  We should count our blessings every day, but November is the month that we are 

I am also combining this with the color challenge at Sunday Stamps.  The challenges were perfect to combine this week.  




Use a minimum of 3 colors and a neutral of your choice.

   Challenge Rules: Paper Players Challenge

 1.  Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us.
3.  Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
4.  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!
5.  All stamping products are welcome.
Have Fun!


Challenge Guidelines For Sunday Stamps:
  • Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
  • The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
  • Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
  • Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
  • We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
  • Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
  • Have Fun!!!
The challenge will end on Friday, November 16th @ 6pm EST. 



I really debated on what colors to use on my card with the Sunday Stamps colors.  I finally decided on Soft Suede, Sahara Sand and Night of Navy.  I love the way these colors blended together.  My card base is Night of Navy.  I cut a rectangle stitched layer with Soft Suede.  I used a postage stamp die for the Sahara Sand.  The leaves are from a retired stamp set by Stampin Up!   Wonderfall  is still a favorite of mine.  I will never get rid of it.  I love the alphabet, plaid and polka dots on the leaves.  I added a twine bow and a button.  The sentiment is stamped in black.  



Looking for some inspiration?  Make sure you check out all the blogs of the Design Team Members.  You won't be disappointed! 

The Paper Players Design Team
     Claire Broadwater
Annie Abrahamson  (on break)
                                           

  Sunday Stamps Design Team
Claire Broadwater 
Teresa Kline (on break)

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!


HUGS!
Claire



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