Loved all the challenges this month challenging everyone to get those Christmas cards started.

After making a list of several challenge requirements, I went in search of images, sentiments, embellishments, papers, etc. that could be used to fill those requirements.  I ended up finding this sweet angel from a 2016 set to create a couple of cards.

The first card uses a no lines coloring technique.

The second card uses the much more common technique of stamping the image in black so that the lines remain visible.

Both angels were colored with Copic markers.

Challenges:

International Art & Soul Ch#88: Christmas Card Based On a Carol

Simon Says: Reach For The Stars Wednesday Challenge

Just Us Girls Challenge #545: Color Week

Craftyhazelnut Christmas Challenge: CHNC#499

Craftyhazelnut Patterned Paper Challenge: July 2020

Aud Sentiments Challenge #256: Things With Wings + A Sentiment

Iinkspirational Challenge #217: Painting or Colouring

Retro Rubber Challenge #139: Buttons Galore!

Sweet Stampers #46: Christmas in July

Christmas 24 Challenge #014

Happy Crafting!
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Card1:

Stamps: SU “Wonder of Christmas”

Papers: PTI Select White; SU “Warmth & Cheer” Designer Series Paper

Inks: VersaMark; Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:

Accessories: Star Button; Washi

Card2:

Stamps: SU “Wonder of Christmas”

Papers: PTI Select White; Authentique “Peaceful” and “Tradition”

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:

Accessories: Stickles “Xmas Red”; Doily; SU “Ovals Collection” Framelits Die and “Occasions” Paper Piercing Pack; Paper Piercing Tool

Before the world stopped this past Spring, I used to go to the gym several times a week and do indoor spin (cycling) classes.  Well that all came to an end in March.  So now… I ride my real bike!  Where there’s a will there’s a way.

I LOVE this sentiment!!

The image panel and border were cut out with a couple of rectangular scalloped dies and popped up with some foam tape.

I also love the sentiment on this second card.

And like the first card, the sentiment/image panel and border were cut with the scalloped dies and popped up with foam tape.

Hope that everyone is healthy and staying safe.

 Healthy Crafting 
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Card 1 Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: “Take Me For a Ride”

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: “Anything Goes”

The Male Room “Challenge #139 – Use Die Cuts”

Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper June Challenge: “Use Patterned Paper”

Sweet Stampers Challenge Blog: “#45 Something Beginning With B”

Dare 2B Artzy: “June Challenge: Masculine”

Through the Craft Room Door: “Anything Goes WB 30th June 2020”

Card 1:
Stamps: SU “Enjoy Life”; PTI “Keep It Simple: Birthday” (Inside)
Papers: PTI Vintage Cream and True Black; Graphic 45 “Home Sweet Home”
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinder’s “Classic Scalloped Rectangles” Dies; SU “Square Lattice” Embossing Folder; Pearls; Grosgrain Ribbon; Printer

Card 2:
Stamps: SU “Enjoy Life”; PTI “Keep It Simple: Birthday” (Inside)
Papers: PTI Select White; American Crafts Designer Paper
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Going Gray
Accessories: Spellbinder’s “Classic Scalloped Rectangles” Dies; SU White Taffeta Ribbon; Pearls; Printer