New Challenges at Eclips Users Group and Featured Stamper

There's another new challenge from the Ecal Users Group.  I always gt  kick out of Jan's challenge ideas, but I've gotta say this card is one of my faves. It takes a lot for me to pull out the embossing powder, but I knew immediately I wanted to add some dimension to this fun card.  I had loads of blue-patterned papers in my stash from We Are 3 projects, so I had not trouble choosing colors for the fabulous Lighthouse Scene from Bird's Cards.

I was inspired by this week's Featured Stamper at Splitcoast, who had created a porthole card.

ECAL Users Group Anything Goes Challenge

The current challenge at the ECAL/SCAL group is Anything Goes (using ECAL or SCAL).  I purchased a new shower curtain, but wanted to add some color to it.  I added the teal/turquoise flowers and leaves.  I used roses to match the new comforter I have in my guest room.   

Warm Winter Wishes

The gorgeous Canvas Scenes collection is from We Are 3, and I used patterns to create hanging ornaments - or package toppers.  I used free svg files from Bird's Cards to make these.

It was difficult to photogaph these (especially without a Christmas tree).  The swirls in the paper patterns make fab designs in these ornaments.