Just a little note . . .

Thought I'd share this Tilda card that I donated a while back to Bring Smiles to Seniors, a very worthwhile charity that distributes cards to so many, somewhat forgotten, nursing home residents. I've seen quite a drop in card challenges, along with others not being kept up, so I probably won't be posting as many creations this upcoming new year. At this point, even the challenges I did want to enter, there are issues with the link-ups. Totally not worth the aggravation and stress. Wishing all who might happen to read this, a happy, healthy and blessed new year!

Holly and birds . . .

I chose this Ching-Chou Kuik digital to color up for my card, seeing as this is the last month for them to hold a challenge. So many challenges have closed over time, or fail to update their sites, and leave one hanging, which is discouraging. I colored with prisma pencils and gamsol, adding stickles to the butterfly. I did some faux stitching around my oval diecut frrame, and added tiny pearls that also match the pearls in my corner diecuts. A bit of lace along the bottom and then topped with a sheer polka dot ribbon, completes my holiday creation. I've entered the following challenges: Ching-Chou Kuik - AG; My Besties Dutch - AG/Christmas; My Besties Spanish - AG; The Paper Shelter - celebrations

Fill my stocking . . .

I chose this Penny Black Christmas dog stamp to make up a card for an 8-yr old, autistic boy, who has collected Christmas cards since he was four. There was a request to send cards and make his Christmas happy, so I couldn't possibly resist. I've colored with prisma pencils and gamsol, punched a couple circles to look like brads (going through the mail, it's best if the card stays flat), and the sentiment is washi tape. Hope everyone's holiday "to do" list is getting checked off, one by one! Blessings to all. I've entered the following challenges: My Besties Dutch - AG/Christmas; My Besties Spanish - AG; Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Christmas; The Paper Shelter - celebrations