Happy Holidays

Created for this week's Card Sketch #15...and for the Kerst Christmas Challenge. Papers and sentiment from my stash - Christmas Tree from our sponsor, Mirtillamente.

Documenting Christmas with A Cup of Sweetness by Mirtillamente

Hello, Everyone!  they say it's finally fall - though the temps here are still triple digit.  However, cooler temperatures are on their way and following is Christmas - inspiring me to create!

Today I'm excited to share a Christmas card - infused with paper designed for fall using the newest paper collection available at We Are 3.  I incorporated the beautiful Autumn Shadows and the fun A Cup of Sweetness by Mirtillamente on this card to celebrate my two favorite seasons.  Mirtillamente is sponsoring this month's Kerst Christmas Challenge.

The monotone colors were perfect for this, and I used several of the paper patterns to digitally paper piece the hat, scarf, and teacup.

I cut several copies of the image and layered the pieces to provide dimension.  Then I added a single poinsettia.  This paper collection is perfect for fall, but the gorgeous patterns and monotones are so rich!

To add additional contrast and texture, I added a frame from Monica's Creative Room.

March Challenge at Kerst Christmas

I'm especially thrilled today to be sharing a card for the Text Challenge - sharing a beautiful Christmas wreath from our sponsor, Mirtillamente.  Meet Christmas Deco.  I'm so proud of how my wreath turned out. 

It's colored digitally.  You can find it here in Mirtillamente's shop.  The paper behind the wreath comes from We Are 3 - Mosaic Background.

My original plan was much more complex, as I wanted to add a fancy frame around the wreath - which I though would work.  But after assembling, it just wasn't right.  Fortunately, I just kept playing with the pieces like a puzzle - then I went to town.

Victoria Christmas

One good thing about finding time for my design team samples is that I do find the coloring soothing.  Since I had nothing really pressing yesterday, I digitally colored Victoria Christmas from our sponsor, Mirtillamente. 

I unearthed an old free digital paper set from Creative Fabrica (Tropical Patterns.)  It has some green leaf patterned paper, so I created and layered a couple Christmas trees and added so branches for the Kerst Christmas Challenge.

Bling at the Kerst Christmas Challenge

I can hardly believe it's time for the September Challenge at the Kerst Christmas Challenge.  I have enjoyed every minute being on this team.  Our September theme is Bling, and I made a card using the gorgeous Wisna Xmas available here on the Mirtillamente Craft Shop.  

The image was colored digitally.  

She's fussy cut and popped so that she doesn't get lost in the white background.  

Be sure to scoot off to the Kerst Christmas Challenge where the September challenge is in full swing.

Grace Selfie for Freebie Progressive Challenge

It's the beginning of May, and you know what that means.  New Progressive Freebie Challenge at the Outlawz.  Spring is here, and I'm thrilled to be showcasing Charming Asters.  The flowers are pre-colored, but I colored the cute freebie digitally.  I used We Are 3's Really Simple for the background, which really made the Asters pop.  The matting is Alcohol Splashes for the matting.  I added the freebie to the frame and called it done.

You can check out inspiration for the new freebie on The Outlawz Challenge page, but also take a peek at We Are 3's Etsy shop.  The Progressive Freebie Challenge runs through May 31.  Lots of fun!  Hope to see you there.