MCV71 - 25 Days of Christmas Tags

Hello!

I'm still working on those Christmas tags!

This time I've been inspired over at Muse Christmas Visions Challenge 71 where there are so many gorgeous tags to inspire! The Muse CV team are playing along with Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags as well.

This is my tag. I didn't quite get the lighting right for this one, but I was inspired to create the stained-glass window effect with vellum. I coloured the vellum from behind and added Wink of Stella to the front to make it glisten. If you look closely you can see two tiny bells (they even jingle!)

I used PTI Botanical Blocks IV stamps and dies and Wplus9 Christmas Tag dies.

The tag that inspired me was this beautiful one by Natasha Kara.

I love Christmas card and tag making. I love Christmas! Life is super busy right now, but I'm really looking forward to the Christmas holiday! :-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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25 Days of Christmas Tags - Merry Christmas

Hello!

I made two more tags for Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags. I usually don't make enough tags for Christmas, so end up buying them. Tracey reminds me every year to make some extras! :-)

For these two tags I used Wplus9 Christmas Tag dies and Wplus9 Be Merry and Uniko Winter Foliage stamps.

My chickens woke me at 4.30am this morning with a giant squawking and then lots of crowing. I went outside to check on them and found one about 3 metres up a lattice, two more squawking in the yard, and one peacefully sitting inside the coop. I don't know what got them riled up, but I wasn't that pleased to be up at sunrise on Saturday morning. ;-)

Thanks for dropping by to visit. I'm off to keep working on my housework. My house is at a stage that I cannot ignore it any longer! No crafting until I get it under a little more control.

Michelle
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Fusion - Joy

Hello!

Our current Fusion Card Challenge inspiration photo and sketch are awesome and beautiful! I was immediately inspired and I think I will continue to be inspired by this one. It's fabulous!

Despite being inspired by the Christmas theme, I went ahead and created a birthday card. ;-)

I used Uniko Marvellous Mehndi, which is so beautiful. The sentiment is PTI.

Isn't that beautiful? I can't wait to see the gallery for this challenge!

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 199

Hello!

I'm late! Sorry about that! I'm bringing you my card for CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. Another Christmas card, because I love Christmas cards and my stash is still not full enough. :-)

This week's challenge actually runs for two weeks. You have plenty of time to join in with us. I can't wait to see what you all create!

I used Wplus9 Be Merry stamps and dies. I stamped a background and then adhered the sentiment (piece by little piece) onto a vellum overlay. I really think this one is going to be a "one of a kind" card, haha! I don't have the patience for all of that fiddly gluing.

This sketch is really great. It's fun and it's easy. Another one for my collection to use again.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you're inspired to join in the fun with us this week!

Michelle
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25 Days of Christmas Tags - Sparkle

Hello!

Tracey McNeely is running her 25 Days of Christmas Tags again this year. I love this series. Every year I am delighted by all of the beautiful tags that Tracey creates and inspires others to create.

I have made a few tags, and these are the first two. Both baubles are covered in Wink of Stella sparkles and glisten beautifully.

I used Uniko Christmas Sparkle stamps and Wplus9 Christmas Tag dies.

Just a quick one today. I'm running late for the school run, so I'd better rush! :-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 198 - Merry and Bright!

Hello!

For CAS(E) This Sketch this week, I am still working on Christmas cards. I think I'll be working on them until December 31! One more to add to the stash. :-)

This stamp set has what feels like a tropical flower, which works so well for me living in a hot climate at Christmas.

For this card I used Wplus9 Be Merry and Be Merry Florals stamps. Living in Australia, I need to order my Christmas stamps early and I am so thankful for those companies who release beautiful stamps early enough that I can actually use them THIS Christmas. :-) I wish I could show you the tracking advice on this order, oh my! The number of times it went in and out of Miami was amazing, but it did eventually make it to me, for which I am very grateful - I love these stamps!

What a beautiful sketch. I hope you're inspired to join us this week!

Thanks for visiting me.

Michelle
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Fusion - Thank-You Teacher

Hello!

I'm so late with this post! My computer decided to go kaput last night just as I was writing this up. I think it may be on its last legs. Anyway, it's back up and running this morning and I'm making the most of it while it's here. ;-)

I'm bringing you my card for Fusion Card Challenge where this week's inspiration is perfect for those of us just reaching the end of the school year. I think my kids finish up in about four weeks for the Summer. Where did this year go?

I used PTI Teach & Inspire stamps (one of my favourite teacher appreciation sets).

While I didn't use the sketch this week, it's a good one! I hope you're inspired to join us in the fun.

Thanks for dropping by!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 197

Hello!

What an awesome CAS sketch we have this week for CAS(E) This Sketch! Such a simple but beautiful design that can be used over and over.

Once I'd stamped my white panel, I got the feeling of Nordic embroidery. I love this stamp and I really, really love red and white Christmas cards. :-)

I used SU! Cheerful Christmas and PTI Stylish Sentiments:Christmas stamps.

I hope you can join us in the fun this week.

Thank-you for taking a little time to come and visit me.

Michelle
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