Challenge 25: Beat The Mid-Winter Blues - Carole's Turn

Hello everyone, I hope Christmas and New Year were just the way you wanted them and that 2012 has begun well. Today, it's my turn to show you my card for this month's challenge - Beat The Mid-Winter Blues, and you can interpret this however you wish. I decided to make a summery easel card using this great image, Beach Baby Jayme. Isn't she just fabulous? And so summery in all her glory in that bathing costume, and you just can't help but smile when you see her.

There are more details about this card on my blog HERE.

Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections, will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺

Just go back to Sarah's post HERE.

You should see a blue froggy face button at the end of her post where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!

Thanks for dropping in and looking at my card today, I hope you feel like joining in the fun this month.

Happy crafting!

Carole ☺

January Guest #1--Elizabeth Hart

Good morning everyone!! It's Guestie Time again and today we have Elizabeth Hart with us as our first guest for January!! I just love what she has done for our "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues" challenge! Looks like there's a beach in sight and these four are ready for some sun and sand!! Thanks Elizabeth for this lovely card!!!You can find details on this card and many more on Elizabeth's blog at Warm Harted!!

You can also join in on our challenge as well -- click HERE for details! You could win 5 free digi images if your card or project is picked in our random draw at the end of the month. If you use one of Crissy's images (rubber or digi) from Whimsy, Wags'n Whiskers, Kraftin' Kimmie, Squigglefly, or High Hopes you will be entered twice in our draw. Of course you are allowed to use stamps from any other company to play along. Remember to keep it family friendly and stick to 3 entries at a maximum.

Thanks for taking a look today!! Hope your day is BLESSED!!

Hugs,
☺Sarah☺

Challenge #25--Beat the Mid-Winter Blues--Shannah's Turn

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to a brand new challenge for the New Year here at "Sundays with Crissy"!!

It's my turn to get you all warmed up and thaw out those creative juices, because our theme for January is... "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues!" You can interpret this however you want! Escaping Mid-Winter for you could mean sun and warmth, anything that screams beach, seaside, underwater, sunny, or tropical. Or maybe you will want to make a card in all blue tones. Or even just getting some crafting time in is your way of beating the mid-winter blues! This theme is up to your interpretation!

Of course this is easy peasy for me, considering we are actually in the middle of a heat-wave LOL!! I don't really have to stretch my imagination too far here in our Aussie summer! ;)

My beautiful niece has just had her 3rd birthday, so I chose to show you the card I made for her. It looks just like her (all blonde curls and blue eyes), and of course this time of year she loves to be out in the sunshine picking the flowers... perfect for our summery theme!

This image is the adorable "Gracie's Roses" by Crissy Armstrong (of course!), and is available from Whimsy Stamps.
The good news is my niece loved her card. She held it up to herself in front of the mirror and told her Mum "that's me"! - how cute is that?? Thanks Crissy!! ;)

I'd love you to pop over to my blog Embellished ExpresShan's for a visit, and see more details about my card!

Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up you project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the Blue Linky button and add your project! (She has all the instructions!)

Wishing you all a fabulous start to 2012!!

Hugs, Shannah xox

Challenge #25 Beat the Mid Winter Blues with Michele S.

Happy New Year Everyone,

It's my turn, and with the Holiday's behind us it's time to get the creative juices flowing again:-) This is why we are all here, to keep each other motivated and get the craftiness going:-)

Now it's time for January's challenge!! Beat The Mid-Winter Blues!! It is open to however you want to interpret that. Perhaps you want to make a card in all blue tones.  Maybe just getting come crafting time in is your way of beating the Mid-Winter Blues.  To me, this theme made me think of beach, seaside, underwater, sunny, tropical, ...

I decided to grab an image I have had that is one of my favorites called "Maya Blowing Bubbles"

from Whimsy Stamps. This adorable little girl is a perfect example of "Summer" hehe

If you'd like to get all the details pop on over to my blog "here"

Also please don't forget to come back through out the month as the whole Design Team each have their own day to showcase Crissy's wonderful images:-)

Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images , either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺

You will need to go back to Sarah's Post HERE

You should see a blue froggy face button at the bottom of Sarah's post, where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!

Here's wishing you all a happy and Healthy 2012!

Hugs

Michele Spera

Newest Digi & Rubber Images from the Amazing Crissy!!

Hi folks, me again. I just wanted to show you the latest characters to jump off Crissy's drawing board!! I do realize I am a little late with the digi images with Christmas come and gone so please forgive me for having vacation brain.

Snowman & Penguins

Snowman Angel

Snowman Santa

Snowman Skating

Snowman Top O' the Mornin'

Now for Crissy's newest rubber images just in time for Valentine's Day!!

Giraffe's In Love

Jumbo Love

Lend Me Your Ear

Love Birds

Valentine Fairy

To find out how to order any of these stamps just click on the images and you will be taken directly to the ordering pages at Whimsy Stamps.

Thanks for taking a look!! Have a blessed day!!

☺Sarah☺

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! CHALLENGE #25--Beat The Mid-Winter Blues--Sarah's Turn

Happy New Year Everyone!! From all of us here at Sundays With Crissy, we wish you and those you love health, happiness, peace, joy, and prosperity for 2012! I trust you all ate too much, when to bed really late, and had way too much fun partying it up!! I spent my night making my project for this challenge (oh the procrastinator that I am--I feel a New Year's Resolution coming on--LOL). Also, sat down with Hub's and did some goal setting for the year. Not much partying here but that's okay, I feel inspired, I do!!

Now onto blog business....I have been off cruising the Caribbean, so a big thank you to Crissy for taking over for me for the month of December. A big thank you goes out to all of you who entered last month's challenge too--over 130 entries!! Woooohooo!! Now it's time for January's challenge!! This month we want you to think warm and sunny thoughts to Beat The Mid-Winter Blues!!  For me, living in the land of ice and snow, that's anything that screams beach, seaside, underwater, sunny, or tropical, but you can interpret it your own way if you want.  Maybe you will want to make a card in all blue tones, or maybe just getting some crafting time in is your way of beating the mid-winter blues! This theme is up to your interpretation!

For me, this challenge theme was perfect timing!! I am having cruise ship withdrawal and although I didn't actually see any mermaids while I was at sea, I did look for them!! All I saw was a bunch of flying fish & a stingray...not even a dolphin!! I must have been looking the other way, LOL!! Anyway, I couldn't wait to get some ink on my new rubber that recently came in and thought she was perfect for this challenge. The stamp is called "Journey Into The Sea" from Whimsy stamps.

I decided I'd make a journal to document my memories of the trip while it's all still fresh in my mind--Lord knows when I will actually sit my fanny down and scrapbook the actual trip!! In any case, this will make the journaling aspect a little easier when I finally do.

You can visit my personal blog Sally Cicada Designs for more details on this project.

Now here are the winners of the Artist's Choice Award from December's challenge. Winners, please grab your winner's trophy button from the right side bar and display it on your blog!

 Krafty Karen #7

Julie P #82

 Rose C #28

 Sylvia #96

Shelby #20

Bettina #9

Mary J #118

Now here is the winner of the blog candy, also from December's challenge participants!

 Drum roll please...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

 136 

Timestamp: 2012-01-01 07:01:09 UTC

Congratulations Shelby G (#57) who was entered twice for using one of Crissy's images!

Shelby you can contact Crissy at cmga.63@gmail.com and she will tell you how to choose your five free digi images!

Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images (LIKE SHELBY ☺), either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺

You should see a blue froggy face button below where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. If you don't see it because you are on the main blog page, just go to the top of this post and click on the post title to go to the individual post. It will show up (or it should) then. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!

New Year Blessings,

Challenge #24 "Anything Goes" ~ Sharron's Turn

***I forgot to introduce myself to Crissy's Crew last month so without further ado.........

Hi! My name is Sharron & I live in southern California. I’ve been married to my best friend Frank since 1973 & am the proud mother of 3 amazing grown children Kim, Brett & Shawn. I’m also grandma to 2 beautiful girls Alexis & Shaye. I’ve loved paper crafting all of my life beginning with my Crayola crayons & paper dolls. My love affair with paper continued when I began rubber stamping & card making in the early 90’s. A few years ago I discovered Copic markers & digital stamping which has opened up a whole new world to me. I love anything vintage but don’t limit myself to that style. I’ve learned so much from my dear friends in the crafting community & I feel so blessed to be a part of Crissy’s Crew. I am in awe of her amazing talent & can’t wait to see what she creates next.

Now onto my card........

I can't hardly believe that Christmas is already over & we're headed to a New Year. Wow! I hope your Christmas was wonderfully blessed & filled with love.


We're nearing the end of our "Anything Goes" challenge & would love for you to join us. You can go HERE to see all of the deets & to upload your creation.


I used this darling "Snowman Skating" digital image created by Crissy that's available at Whimsy Stamps. You can see additional pics on my BLOG.

Have a FABulous New Year! Huggies ~ Sharron♥

Challenge 24 "Anything Goes" - Jane's Turn

Hi!  Jane here!  I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends!!  Are you itching to use those crafty goodies you've recieved??  I hope so!  Today it is my turn to show you my card for the current challenge of "anything goes".  Unfortunately my printer is broken and I'm on the look out for another one so this month I am using one of Crissy's gorgeous stamps for Whimsy Stamps, Jingle Bell Ride.  I have stamped onto Kraft cardstock so that the white would be a striking contrast, and have coloured the image with both Copics and Prismacolor pencils.  For more details on my card please visit my blog here.

Now it's your turn to show us your 'ANYTHING GOES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up you project on Crissy's post by clicking HERE. Just find the Blue Linky button and add your project!

SWC #24~~Anything Goes

Top O' The Mornin' Friends

Hope you ALL had a wonderful Christmas!!

Mary Lou here sharing Crissy's Newest Snowmen Digi's for this year!!!

Gosh these snowmen are... Oh So cute...playful....fun... and the most festive little snow wonders :D

I Just Love them!!!!

These Adorable Snowmen can be found HERE at the Whimsy Stamps Store!!

My focus was to make "Thank You" cards or gifts.

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Snowman Angel

Snowman Top O' The Mornin'

Snowman Santa

Lastly Snowman Skating!!

For more pics and detail please Visit......My Blog-Mary Lou's Corner

Now it's your turn to show us your 'ANYTHING GOES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up you project on my first post by clicking HERE. Just scroll to the end of that post to find the Blue Linky button and add your project!

Blessings and wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!!!

Mary Lou

Challenge #24 - Anything Goes - Shari's Turn

Merry Christmas Eve to you all, and I hope that you are all snuggled up waiting for Santa's visit, and that the milk and cookies are waiting for the jolly old fellow!!!

I love working with digital images, so when Crissy designed her December releases at Whimsy Stamps I knew right away that I wanted to create a winter scene using as many of the images as possible.  I merged Snowman Santa, Snowman Top O' the Morning and Snowman Skating ( which also got flipped ) into my card.  For more information please visit my blog here.

Now it's your turn to show us your Anything Goes creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

To upload your card or project, go back to Crissy's post HERE, where you'll find the instructions & the blue froggy link :).

 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and to all a Good Night!!!