Saturday, January 29, 2011

First Christmas Card of 2011 and Challenges


Hi everyone! This is the first Christmas card for my stash for 2011.  The image is a digi image, Mollie Mittens Christmas,  from Tickled Pink Stamps.  The blue and orange papers are a freebie from Bearly-Mine Designs ( I LOVE her papers). The orange paper is from a kit cb CRelly. The doily is from JoAnns and I colored it with Distress ink.  The flowers were white and sprayed with home made glimmer mist. The decorative corners were free cut files from the amazing Penny Duncan and I embossed them and colored them with distress ink. I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
  1. Bearly-Mine Challenge- Recipe - 3 flowers, 2 dp and 1 image
  2. CES Challenge- Bold and Bright
  3. Totally Gorjuss-As You like it
  4. Crafty Catz-Flowers
  6. Fuzzy Wuzzy-Anything goes
  7. Crafty Purple Frog-Distressing
  8. Crafty Sentiments-Your favorite things (Cats, digi paper, pearls, flowers)
  9. Do You Stack Up-Patterned Paper
  10. PaperPlay-Layer it up
  11. Southern Girls-Dry Embossing
  12. Creative Belli-Something starting with P (Pearls)
  13. Creative Craft World-Cute and Cuddly
  14. Fab n Funky- Use a digi
  15. Fresh Brewed-Warm and Flowers
  16. Penny's Paper Craft-Anything Goes
  17. Simon Says-Animal Antics
  21. Tuesday Throwdown-Distressing
  22. Craft Your Passion-Use 2 Patterned Papers
  24. Critter Sketch-A circle and Distressing
  25. Ooh La La-3 of a Kind
  26. StampFairy-Circles
  27. Stamps R Us-Animals
  28. Woodware USA-Anything Goes
  29. Catered Crop-Recipe (Prisma color Pencils)
  30. Paper Sundaes-Distressing
  31. The Crazy Challenge-Dots and Stripes
  32. Kaboodle Doodles-Bling it up
  33. Stampin for the Weekend-Warm it up (colors)
  34. Stamping Vacation-Animal Applause
  35. Stamping Vacation-Embelish it Anything Animal Related
  36. Everybody Art-Favorite Things
As always, thanks to the crafters who take the time to challenge and inspire us, to the generous sponsors who sponsor the challenges, to Feline Playful and Pile it On for listing all the challenges and Thank YOU for looking!


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69 comments:

  1. Linda McClainJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Oh my, what a cutie! Thanks for playing along with Catered Crop.

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  2. EulandaJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    I like that you used non-traditional colors for this card. So smart to get a head start on your cards. I must must must do that!! I keep saying tho and so far nothing has happened. LOL!! Cute image and very pretty card!

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  3. MirandaJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    gorgeous card Debra, the colours you've used are absolutely great, and the image is very adorable
    thanks for joining the DYSU challenge this week

    hugs
    Miranda

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  4. GerdaJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I like your card very much. It is not a typical card for Christmas but it is sooo cute. Love your coloring, you did a great job.

    Thanks for joining us at Stampfairy Challenge.

    Hugs, Gerda

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  5. AnnieJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Such a fun card - it really brightened my start to the day. Thank you for sharing it with us at Bah! Humbug!
    Ann xxx
    Bah! Humbug! DT

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  6. WenchePJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    It's such a cutie!

    Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

    -Wenche

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  7. Cards By MIJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Really cool card! Love the color combo. And the little kitten is so sweet. Thanks for playing with us over at Bearl Mine this time.
    Love n hugs
    marie

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  8. scrapperjuliaJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I love your Mollie Mitten card! Thanks for joining us at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge!

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  9. DoreenJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    This is stunning.Thanks for sharing with us at Ooh La La and Bearly Mine.xxx

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  10. MaxJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Debra. Your cute kitten card is a real eyecatcher. Thank you for sharing with us at Bah! Humbug!

    Luv'n'Stuff
    Max
    xx
    Max's Craft Creations
    Bah! Humbug! Challenges DT
    PS: Don't forget to add us to your challenge list

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  11. CraftyCJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    So many challenges and such a cute card.Thanks for taking part in this weeks CES Challenge!
    Clairex

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  12. Pink Room Therapy DesignsJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What a fun card -- love the non-traditional colors. Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles!

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  13. Stef HJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    omgosh! you've got to be QUEEN of the challenges - lol! good show! love the card. fabulous colors.

    oh i remember those "disco" days! always good to see you.

    hugs :)

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  14. Shell Shearer SwinscoeJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    So cute, just lovin the colours you have used!

    Thank you for sharing with us at CES Challenges, Craft Your Passion & The Crazy this week, good luck!
    hugs shell xx

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  15. VictoriaJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    A lovely card
    Vicky - also entered Simon Say this week

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  16. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    super image - your colouring is fab

    kittens DYSU team

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  17. CaroljenksJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    What gorgeous colours! Love this, beautiful card,

    Thanks for joining us for our 'Fabulous Flowers' challenge over at Top Tip Tuesday this week :)

    Carol x

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  18. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Super cute card! :)

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  19. FionaJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    this is gorgeous...lovely colours. Thanks for joining us at Paper sundaes.

    Fi

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  20. SueJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Great colors, and that kitten is adorable. Thanks for joining us at the Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge this month.

    Sue

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  21. ChoccyJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Awww thats such a cute image.

    Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft World for Sarahs' cute and cuddly challenge.

    Choccy x

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  22. pinkyJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    gorgeous card. Just love those pretty colours together. Thanks for playing along at StampFairy this week.
    Pinky

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Wow fabby colours, lovely flowrers and circles, thanks for joining us at the Stamp fairy and TopTip Tuesday challenges this time, Hugs Samantha :0)

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  24. Georgia EhrmannJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Such pretty colors together! A simply beautiful card...Thanks for joining us for this week Critter Sketch Challenge and we hope you will join us again next week

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  25. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Debra
    A gorgeous card love the colours,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz for this week's challenge,
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  26. corinneJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    very nice ! thank you for joining us on craftyourpassion’s challenge blog. Good luck !

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  27. marshaJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This is so, so cute! I just love your image and the non-traditional Christmas colors look fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Critter Sketch Challenge and we hope you will come back and join us again next week!
    Hugs,
    Marsha
    CSCB-DT

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  28. jaydeeJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Debra, what an absolutely adorable card and I love the colors you chose! Fabulous.
    thanks for visiting my blog on the Paper Players blog hop today, too. really appreciated your visit
    jaydee

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  29. DeeJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Wow, this is super cute. I love how you used non traditional colors.
    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers.

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  30. ColleenJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    What a cutie! Love the different color combo too! Thanks for joining us at Critter Sketch Challenges!

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  31. MoiraJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Very pretty! Love the colours!!

    Thanks for joining us at the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog... hope to see you again next week!!

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  32. Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool)January 30, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    aaww cute!
    thanks for joinin us at TCPF!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Cute kitty and wow!Love the vibrant colours.Pretty card.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion :D
    Lisa x

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  34. JulyeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Wow so organised and love the non traditional Christmas colours too. Good luck in all those challenges and thanks for sharing with us all here at Penny's.

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  35. debby4000January 31, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Adorable cute card, love the colours too.
    luv
    Debby

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  36. JenniferJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Just love your fab digital creation! Thanks so much for joining us at Fab'n'Funky! xx Jenny xx

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  37. Janna WernerJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Hi Debra! Thanks so much for sharing your cute patterned paper card with us at DYSU! Janna

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  38. GeorgiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    What a cute card. Thanks for joining us at fairy knolls.

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  39. MiniOwnerJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Oh that's lovely! Thanks for taking up our challenge at Creative Craft World.
    Sue x

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  40. BrandiJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Awww... what a darling card! :) Thanks so much for joining us at Fairy Knoll! :)

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the colours you have used. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this week. xx

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  42. DeirdreJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    So adorable. Thanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week on our Layer it Up Challenge. ♥

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  43. Bella´s BasteleckeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    It's so cute! What a lovely colours you have used…………… Thanks for joining at BM Challenges.....

    Hugs
    Judith

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  44. JustYolieJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Adorable card, love the color combo.

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  45. CrafteezeeJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Wow, what a fabulous colour combo and cute image. Love it. Thanks for joining us at Bearly Mine. Hugs Tracy x
    P.S. I have huge candy on my blog if you'd like to pop over.

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  46. gillyflowerJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    what a bright and cheerful card thanks for joining us at crafty cardmakers gill x

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  47. KatJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Lovely Christmas card. Great colour combo. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

    Kat x

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  48. Gloria StengelJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Very sweet! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Sundaes this week!

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  49. Kelly MassmanJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    What a cute card and what fun, unexpected colors!

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  50. Kelly MassmanJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    P.S. I've headed over from Denise's blog challenge Project 2011 where we use up stash!

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  51. LaurenFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Gorgeous card! Great distressing! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown!

    Lauren

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  52. Linda AndersonFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations...on your first 2011 Christmas card!!! It's a adorable!! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

    Linda

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  53. VivFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Wow! Love this card! The colours are fab, cute image and those embossed corners look perfect!
    Thanks for playing at Southern Girls.
    Viv :)

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  54. Beth Norman-RobertsFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Very cute. Thank you for playing in this week's Belli Blog Challenge. Good luck.

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  55. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed DesignsFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    OOH Beautiful! I love these colors on a Christmas card and that multi colored doily is so pretty!

    Thanks for joining us at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

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  56. karenwFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    what a cutie! the colours are so freah!

    Thanks for joining us at southern girls. x

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  57. Lisa BFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my word! I just LOVOVVVVVEEE the colors you used.
    Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous creation with us over at the Sisterhood of Crafters. We hope to see you playing along in future challenges.

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  58. AlissaFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Great card! Love those colors! Thanks for sharing it with us at Stamps R Us!

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  59. WendiFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Oh wow what an absolutely gorgeous card love those colours very unusual for a xmas card
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la
    Wendi

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  60. KylieFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    This is adorable! I love Mollie Mittens :)
    Thanks for playing at TFWC this month!
    Hugs
    Kylie

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  61. Darlene February 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    WOW great job of covering the challenges and this creation is ADORABLE! LOve the color combo! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ... we hope to see you again next challenge.

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  62. SuzanneFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    A gorgeous card. Thanks for playing at Crafty Catz x

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  63. ShelleyFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    What a gorgeous card! Thanks for joining in this weeks Fairy Knoll Challenge. Hugs Shelley x

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  64. DesigNeAlFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Thanks for joining us at Ooh La la this week with your beautiful and colourful Christmas card! We hope to see you again soon x

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  65. SheenaFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Can't believe how organised you are! A gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at CES this week! Sheena xx

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  66. MickiFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    gorgeous card, love the coloring :-) thanks for joining us at the sisterhood of crafters.

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  67. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    What different colors for christmas! Love it! Thanks for joining us at SG!
    xxAutumn

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  68. Shirley-AnneFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Wonderful Christmas card . Love the images . I too have started my Christmas cards . Good luck with ALL the challenges .
    Tell me, do you make the card first or do you choose some challenges then create a card with all the required elements?

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  69. MummyladeFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    This is just gorgeous. I love the image. Thank you so much for entering the SFTW challenge this fortnight and good luck!

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Thank you so much for, taking the time to leave a comment! Big *hugz*
Debra

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