My main challenge goal is to complete my VSN MINI #2, but with some help from two other challenges, I came up with my layout and completion of some catch-up challenges as well! In all, my card fits eight challenges:
#1. CCC18DEC - Christmas Card Challenge, "December--Anything Goes" - ongoing. No trees in any of this year's monthly themes...so to December it must go!
#2. F4A455 - Free For All Challenge, "Sweater Weather!" - 11/9/18. My card shows texture/ thickness with textured lace and yarn, plus it's popped up for dimension and thickness. It is also a Christmas card, which says it is "sweater weather" for sure!
#3. FS613 - Featured Stamper, "Scrappin' is Where It Happens" in LeAnn Skinner's N2SCRAPPIN gallery - 11/4/18. I chose this card: CFABBYJAN For Abby as a layout inspiration. I modified most parts of her card, but used her layout as a general guide.
#4. DEC18VSNMINI2 - VSN MINI #2 Challenge, "Little Women"...show their vintage holidays. Mine is vintage Christmas, circa 1860s.
#5. MMTPT536 - Teapot Tuesday Challenge, "Lacy Loveliness" - 10/30/18...add lace to your card. I missed the Teapotter exchange, so I'm just playing to complete the challenge.
#6. DDSKETCH1018 - Dirty Dozen October Monthly Theme, Sketch Challenge - 10/15/18. Used the sketch basic layout and added oddles to it.
#7. WT692 - Way to Use It Challenge, "A World of Sponges" - 6/14/18. I sponged ink distressing on my card edges in keeping with the vintage theme of my card. I also sponged my patterned paper surfaces and the lace to given them a more aged look.
#8. SCSCCJUN18 - SCS Christmas Challenge, "Letter T for Tree" - 6/1/18.
Ingredients: Papers: Stampin' Up cardstock--Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler; American Crafts/ The Color of Memories--Vintage Christmas #320369/ Musical Score #341340. Die: Cottage Cuts--Oval Doily. Punch: EK--Scalloped Scallops border; Stampin' Up--Curvy Corners (retired). Dimensional Chipboard: K&Company/ EB Versions of Christmas Grand Adhesives--Christmas tree; Recollections Chipboard Accents--Christmas sentiment. Lion Bonbons Jingle Bells (Christmas colors plain/ metallic). Recollections--mini pearls. Stash: Two laces/ modified; Fun Foam (pop up layering). Size: 4-3/4x6 inches.
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Fri, Nov 09, 2018 @ 4:53 PM
Oh, my, Carlene! What a beautiful card with the gorgeous vintage Christmas tree and beautiful music background. The lace is so pretty and the sentiment with the green twine is a great finish! Love the card!!
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31102
Fri, Nov 09, 2018 @ 5:43 PM
Lovely vintage Christmas card keeping with traditional colors as your theme, Carlene! I adore the blooms on your tree and the beautiful framing....your pearls, lace and twine make this quite feminine~
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Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sat, Nov 10, 2018 @ 9:08 AM
Ooh, Carlene, there is just so much "prettiness" to your card! I love it and love all the wonderful texture and vintage items! Yes, you are the Queen of Challenges and do them so very well! I love it and love that you've joined us for the Fan Club/Dirty Dozen Christmas Challenge! So glad you have the knee replacement behind you and hope your hand issues have settled down. Hugs and love, sweet friend!! xoxo
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82469
Sun, Nov 11, 2018 @ 4:34 AM
Love the layers, the feel, the tree - EVERYTHING. Carlene, this is soooo fabulous. Great Christmas card. Hugz
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