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Wednesday, 6 February 2019

ABC Christmas Challenge - C & D are for?

We have a fun new ABC Christmas Challenge starting today...Wilma is the host, and the themes are:

'C is for Candy'
&
'D is for Decorations'

There are a couple of prizes on offer for two lucky winners:



Having gone with a candy cane die cut on one of my projects for last month's challenge, I had a rummage through my stamped images for something different, and found this one by Whiff of Joy...which I think is called 'Henry Mouse & Friend - Candy Cane'. I coloured it using watercolour pencils, then added a sentiment (from the 'Scribbly Christmas' set by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous) underneath. I distressed the edges a little, added some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a black gel pen, then matted in on to some coordinating red card.


I have quite a collection of stamps of decorations, and with decorations as part of the image, and picked this adorable Lili of the Valley one (called 'Trim the Tree') as I haven't used it in years! Again, I coloured the image using watercolour pencils...adding a touch of gold to the stars with a Sakura stardust pen. I paired the image with some My Mind's Eye papers (from the 'Countdown to Christmas' pad), distressing the edges and adding some faux stitching.


I'm also entering these cards into the following challenges:

For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.
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17 comments:

  1. Sandra H6 February 2019 at 10:13

    So beautiful x

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  2. Inkyfingers6 February 2019 at 11:19

    What a gorgeous pair of festive cards Helen. Your colouring is wonderful and your faux stitching ALWAYS fools me!

    Hugs
    Carol x

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  3. Lin6 February 2019 at 14:01

    Love both of your cards - they made me smile! Thank you for sharing them with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

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  4. Catie Cuddles6 February 2019 at 23:01

    More fabulous cards. Thanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge. Happy crafting!
    Catherine x DT

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  5. Greta7 February 2019 at 06:17

    Oh wow--these are so cute, Helen! I really love the first one with red & kraft!

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  6. AO Creations7 February 2019 at 07:32

    Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  7. AO Creations7 February 2019 at 07:37

    Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at MLCC, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  8. Lindsey7 February 2019 at 21:38

    Such a great pair of cards! Your pencil colouring is beautiful. Also what Carol said... your stitching looks amazing!

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  9. Dorte7 February 2019 at 23:56

    Super cute images you have used for your C and D cards, Helen- beautiful as always.
    Dorte xx

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  10. Catie Cuddles9 February 2019 at 08:21

    Both cute cards. Thanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge. Happy crafting!
    Catherine x DT

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  11. Lorraine A9 February 2019 at 09:12

    Gorgeous cards Helen :-) both are absolutely GORGEOUS!! I haven't seen WOJ images used for ages so it was lovely to see Henry again ❤️ The LOV image is adorable too, very cute :-)

    I am so sad to be leaving the team, I have had a wonderful time being here with you and will miss you LOTS, but I will be keeping in touch and joining in with the challenges ;-)
    Hope you have a great weekend! Stay warm!! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  12. Annemi10 February 2019 at 07:33

    Such a great card. Love the image and your coloring and the ad of stitching makes it just perfect. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Regards,
    Ann-Marie
    TTCRD DT
    Annemi {My Blog}
    Through The Craft Room Door
    ttcrd.blogspot.com

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  13. Anila Dikay11 February 2019 at 01:36

    Super cute card Helen with Beautiful colouring. Thank you for sharing with us at the Inkspirational challenge
    Anila xx

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  14. Zw@@n11 February 2019 at 07:44

    Both cards are gorgeous, Helen. I love Henry the mouse (he is my favorite mouse) and his girlfriend. They are so cute. Hugs

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  15. Sandra11 February 2019 at 19:58

    Wonderful cards, they are so cute, you never can start to early making Christmas cards for sure. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  16. Chrissy16 February 2019 at 20:04

    Gorgeous sweet Christmas card..
    Thank you so much for sharing your project with us at Winter Wonderland..
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  17. Inkyfingers22 February 2019 at 18:29

    Hi Helen,
    I'm back with my other hat on to say that for sharing your cute card with us at Happy Little Stampers.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x