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Wednesday 1 August 2018

ABC Christmas Challenge- P, Q & R

It's challenge time again, over at the ABC Christmas Challenge, and it's my turn to host for the very first time, eek! We have three themes this month, and they are -

'P for Plain' 
'Q for Quotes'
  and 
'R for Robins or Rabbits' 

Our sponsor this month is -

and the prize is a $25 gift certificate

There's also a prize from me 
   
I've combined 'P for Plain' and 'Q for Quotes' in this card. The quote is from one of my favourite Christmas films, 'Elf'.  
 
Image stamp - Penny Black 'Carolling Hedgehogs'
Sentiment/quote - My own
Colouring medium - Prismacolour Premier soft core pencils
 
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Wild Things
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas - Anything Christmas
Cute Card Thursday - Too Cute

My 'R for Robins' card
 
Image stamp - Stampendous 'Snow Bird'
Papers - Studio Light 'Winter Feelings'
Colouring medium - Prismacolour Premier soft core pencils
Extras - Cuttlebug 'Ice Crystal' die, Penny Black Creative Die 'Frosty's Snow' snowflake die, Flower Soft and pearls
 
Dream Valley - Christmas in July
Fussy And Fancy Friday - Christmas in July  
Creative Inspirations - Holidays
 
I also decided to make an 'R for Rabbits' card as well
 
Image - From 'The House-Mouse Triple CD Collection'
Sentiment - As above
Papers - Make & Create 'Magic Moments'
Extras - Pearls
 
House-Mouse & Friends - Anything goes/Christmas in July
Crafty Catz - Anything goes/use something yellow
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Use patterned paper
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - Hot/warm colours on a Christmas project

Aaaaaand, as if that wasn't enough, I decorated a wee box to match my rabbit card. I'll have to have a lie down in a dark room to recover from all that effort!

Image - From 'The House-Mouse Triple CD Collection'
Papers - Make & Create 'Magic Moments'
Extras - Card Candi 
 


18 comments:

Inkyfingers said...

I bet you are still lying down after all that Sharon, but the effort was so worth it! Each card is gorgeous and the little matching gift box is adorable. Just think though that all the effort now will mean an easier time come December!
Hugs
Carol x

Aunty Sue said...

loving the card and the box thanks for sharing at crafty Catz and hope to see you joining in our challenges in September

Catie Cuddles said...

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

Sue from Oregon said...

A whole bunch of goodness here! Love your fun colors you used for your holiday card! Thanks for sharing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge!

♥ Sue Kment

Granmargaret said...

Lovely work. Thank you for joining the Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge. Hope to see you again next time.

Sue said...

WOW, you have been busy! Love the House Mouse card you created and shared with us. The matching box is just lovely and what a nice gift and card combo for the holidays. Thanks for joining the fun at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

Hugs
Sue

Lorraine A said...

Oh my goodness Sharon!! you have been busy making all of these!!! I love the hedges and the sentiment on the first one, very very cute and the little robin on the 2nd is adorable and your colouring is awesome!
Aww Little mousie with a hopper on the 3rd, and a little box to match *swoon*

Love this whole post Sharon :-)

luv
Lols x x x

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant, so refreshing, great stamp and awesome colours used. Thanks so much for entering into our Anything Goes /option theme/CHRISTMAS IN JULY, current challenge and good luck in the draw. .
{aNNie}Designer for House Mouse and Friends ♥ HOUSE MOUSE

Bunny said...

What a cute card and matching box. I love this image. I've never seen it. Beautiful coloring. Thank you for joining us at House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

Fikreta said...

these are so wonderful projects!
hugs

Debbie Bonczek said...

OMG . . . how tiny is that box? It' adorable. Love you images and coloring and end results. Fabulous.

Christine said...

Love this super gorgeous HM card & box such a cute image lovely clean design great take on the chall theme.

Thanks for sharing with us @ House Mouse & Friends chall this time.

mousey hugs Christine x

Paper Scissors Glitter said...

A lovely image for the Christmas holiday season. Thanks for entering this month's challenge at Creative Inspirations and good luck Jayne DT

Deanne Saunders said...

Oh my goodness! Your projects are all adorable!!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Meihsia Liu said...

Love your awesome holiday card! The image and your coloring are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

cass said...

Very cute card with great paper combo. Thanks for joining us at CHNC Patterned Paper Challenge this month.

Marie Bingaman said...

Oh wow, you were busy! Have you fully recovered now? LOL These cards are all great, and I'm so glad you joined us at CCAYR for our "warm colors" challenge! :)

~Marie B -DT

Helen said...

Great card and box - love all your other projects too!

Thanks for joining us Christmas Crafts All Year Round.

Helen x