Christmas Carol Bunnies - Fairy Christmas

For this month's Anything Goes Challenge at Kerst Christmas Challenge.

Mother's Joy, A Father's Pride

Created for the Make-the-Cut Challenge at A Cherry on Top.

He Got Game

Hollywood’s Finest Movie Challenge features a striking layout inspired by the film He Got Game. Perfect for showcasing a favorite Mackinac Island memory. it pays homage to our legendary dad's presence in the sport of baseball.

Valley Voice Valentine

The title "Valley Voice Valentine" is a fantastic alliterative choice for the A Cherry on Top challenge! It perfectly bridges the local Green Valley identity, the technical aspect of Ham Radio, and the heart of the club's Valentine's Day event.

Featured Stamper at Splitcoast Stampers

 I ws sure my New Year's resolution to use my stash wouldn't last more than a day - but here it is eight days in, and I made a card using items just from my stash!  Note to self - REMEMBER to hit your stash first!

10th Anniversary at Kerst Christmas Challenge

Bonnie Kohane is doing some exceptionally creative work for our 10th Anniversary at Kerst Christmas Challenge - so be sure to watch for her fabulous creations that you can download each week. Here's a sneak peak...using Red Peppermint Candy, along with Elvis Wesley Christmas Moose from our sponsor, Polkadoodles.

Birthday Wishes

I'm so thrilled today! After hosting a Christmas party and crafting 118 holiday cards—plus several sympathy and birthday cards—I finally have a clean craft table again. I’m feeling incredibly proud of that marathon session, but it’s already time to start on January birthdays. Fortunately, I checked the challenges at A Cherry On Top this morning. Their latest sketch saved the day once again, and I’m sure it won’t be the last time!

Featured Stamper Fun!

I've fallen behind on my Christmas cards, so I chose to "case" (copy and share everything) this simple yet elegant design: Anna Griffin Thank You Cards by iluvpaper2 at Splitcoaststampers.

My adaptation uses a different theme. I pulled paper, a sentiment, and an embellishment from my personal stash, changed the sentiment, and — oh dear, I just realized I forgot to add the brads in the corners!

Skunk Train

My first tag will serve as a tree ornament. I always buy a Christmas ornament on our summer vacations. This year, though, there were no ne to be found. So I created this tag that will double as a Christmas ornament from our Skunk train trip in California. #ecalscalcreatemaker

Santa, Stop Here

“Santa Stop Here” from Polkadoodles was colored digitally, along with the beaded circle and bow design from Love SVG.

A Grand Bundle of Joy

 Used an Allison Davis sketch for last week’s Fussycutting Day with Scrapbook Generation. Finally used a Twinkle Twinkle Little Star foiled watercolor page I’ve been hoarding for years—this sketch made it worth it!

Picture Yourself - A Cherry on Top

This layout was inspired by this month’s Picture Yourself Challenge at A Cherry on Top: Create a layout about something most people don’t know about you. I chose photos from my Engineer-for-an-Hour experience on the Pere Marquette 1225—the real Polar Express.

Mood Board Challenge from A Cherry on Top

Lately, life has been filled with non-crafty responsibilities, and my creative time has felt a bit limited. Still, whenever I need to pause and reconnect with that side of myself, the challenges from A Cherry on Top are my go-to source of inspiration. They remind me why I love creating — the simple joy of turning an idea into something tangible.

This month’s Mood Board Challenge featured a moody mix of black and rusty orange, inspired by the beauty of autumn. I leaned into the season’s warmth and nostalgia, incorporating leaves, pumpkins, and the word “autumn” into my design. It felt grounding — a quiet nod to change, reflection, and creativity in transition.

All of the elements came from Creative Fabrica, and I used my Eclips to bring each piece together. The process was a gentle reminder that even during busy seasons, carving out a little time to create can feel like a deep breath — a reset for the spirit.

Girl Boss Hustle

A card for the Kerst Christmas Challenge using Colin Xmas from our sponsor, Mirtillamente Craft Shop.

Halloween

 Pumpkins to hold Halloween Treats.

ECal User Group - Fall Tag Challenge

 My entries to this year's Fall Tag Challenge in the Ecal Users Group.

Birthday Card

 Birthday card for my younger grandson, a lover of all things Sprunki - inspired by this week's Featured Stamper at Splitcoast Stampers.

First Visit to Organ Pipe

 A visit to the Organ Pipe National Monument.