Hope you all had a fabulous weekend??? Sarah and I returned safely from our trip to Florida. We had a fab time and unfortunately we lost the Volleyball game vs. Florida State.....sniff!!! Regardless of the outcome it was sooooooo cool to see both teams play!!! The NCAA game was held on campus of the Florida University home of the *Gators*...holy smokes what an awesome football stadium they have and the rest of the campus was awesome too!!!
Also, I'm thrilled to tell you that it is my turn to host the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday ~ FTTC96 this week!!! My challenge to you is to create a *holiday 3-D gift* and if you feel like it you can create a matching card with it!!! But the main focus should be the gift!!! If you have not created any gifts yet, this would be the perfect time to get inky!!! Remember, you are not required to use Flourishes stamps, but if you have them show them off...just have fun!!! Can't wait to see your creations!!!
My inspiration came from this weeks Cupcake Challenge #88. Here is my little gift idea...........
I always loved these sweet little handmade stockings...I couldn't resist making one this year!!! I used the super duper cute snowflakes from the Warm Winter Wishes Set, the sentiment inside is from the Holiday Greetings and the outside tag/sentiment is from the Holly and Dove Set. My card base is Crumb Cake. I randomly stamped the snowflakes with SU Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso and PTI Fresh Snow. The edges were ink distressed with PTI Chai Blend. I added some small cotton crochet trim on the top and finished the card off with some matching Chocolate Ribbon, a Red Button and some Gold Beaded Cord.
Now to the fun part...since it's the season of giving and you all are the best blog readers ever....I thought it would be fun to give this sweet Warm Winter Wishes Set away for some BLOG CANDY...if you own this awesome set already you can choose a different Set!!! All you have to do is leave me a comment!!! I will announce a winner this upcoming Friday!!!
Don't forget to check out ~ Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's gift ideas!!! Have fun playing along and I'll be stopping by to see your ideas!!!
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Before you take off I actually have another card for you!!! This one is for this weeks Crazy 4 Challenge ~ C4C66. It was a Sketch Challenge and you can see all the creations from the Crazy Team right HERE!!!
I ran out of adhesive last Wednesday and didn't have a chance to buy some until I stopped at a Michael's store down in Florida. Better late then never right...??? It just so happened that I used the super sweet Warm Winter Wishes Set again!!! The colors were inspired by this weeks CTD121.
Here is my card............
I bought this awesome new DP at Archiver's last week and it's from the BoBunny Winter Frost Collection. I'm really starting to like blue :) !!! The doily in the background was sponged with the SU Frost White Shimmer Paint....that's some awesome stuff to sparkle up your card!!! The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers ~ B0000, B04, B29, E27, YR04. At last I added the Dazzling Diamond Glitter, the Marina Satin Ribbon, Ice-Blue Rhinestones and the SU Antique Brad.
Hope you have a chance to play the Sketch as well??? Have a wonderful week and I'll see ya soon!!! Hugs ~S~
Here are some challenges I entered as well:
Pile it On #48 ~ It's all in the Wrapping
OSAAT #42 ~ Old Stash/New Stash (Old Rhinestones/New DP)
Gingerloft #7 ~ Bows
Stamp Something ~ Use Christmas Colors
Stamp R Us #10 ~ Holiday cards
Whoopsie Daisy ~ Ribbon and Bows
Paper Romance #27 ~ Winter Theme
Totally PaperCrafts #45 ~ X-mas Punches
Frosted Designs ~ Glitter
Reasonable Ribbon #13 ~ Anything but a card (Winter Theme)
2 Sisters #16 ~ Sparkly Christmas
Secret Crafter #112 ~ Christmas
Creative Inspiration #48 ~ Christmas Gift
Sweet Stampin' ~ Make your Paper
Stamptacular Sunday #88 ~ Blue, Blue X-mas
Lollipop Crafts #19 ~ Welcome Winter
Simon Says ~ Show a Holiday Greeting
Totally PaperCrafts #45 ~ X-mas Punches
Frosted Designs ~ Glitter
Reasonable Ribbon #13 ~ Anything but a card (Winter Theme)
2 Sisters #16 ~ Sparkly Christmas
Secret Crafter #112 ~ Christmas
Creative Inspiration #48 ~ Christmas Gift
Sweet Stampin' ~ Make your Paper
Stamptacular Sunday #88 ~ Blue, Blue X-mas
Lollipop Crafts #19 ~ Welcome Winter
Simon Says ~ Show a Holiday Greeting
102 comments:
That stocking is simply adorable! I love the snowman card too - so beautiful!
Beautiful, Silke! Both projects are fabulous!
awesome Silke
Oh my goodness, these are both simply adorable! I especially can't get over that cute stocking and the way it opens at the top to reveal a gift card. And the lace trim is so sweet!
adorable stocking gift card holder...love the silver cording and button :) And the blue and white...so classy and elegant :)
Wow! Silke these are amazing! Your stocking card holder is super cute and the card is gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us for the Crafty Creations challenge too!
smiles,Deena
Love both projects! I adore your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!
Silke, your gift-card-holder stocking is fabulous with all your extra details, ribbon, button, beads, etc. But let me add that Frosty is just the coolest card ever. Love the Warm Winter Wishes stamp set so hope I get lucky. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome candy!
Your stocking is adorable...so much fun in the kraft and red and hint of silver sparkle!!
And Frosty never looked so good!! How fun, Silke, love your projects!!
Whoohoo, Silke, I'm so excited to hear that you visited Gainesville and the University of Florida campus and the Swamp! My family is all Gators, with the exception of my daughter who is currently at Florida State. UF is truly an awesome place - especially on a football weekend!
Your cards are wonderful. The stocking is especially adorable and I love the subtle vintage flair you are working in lately!
Have a great week!
Hugs,
Linda
I was actually looking at the CTD yesterday and trying to figure out if I had any blues close to the right colour. I love your take on it. That snowman is wonderful!
I love the vintage touches, the lace and the button, on your stocking.
Absolutely beautiful cards and the stocking is just so darn cute!
That stocking GC is too cute!! Love it. Great snowman card too - love all the sparkle :) Glad you had a fun trip, even if your team lost :(
Liebe Silke,
Du verzauberst mich mit zwei wundervollen Werken von Dir, die Schneemannkarte ist ein absoluter Traum und Dein Stiefelchen ist ssssssoooo schön geworden, zauberhaft gestaltet.
Herzliche Grüße
von Anke
your stocking is to cute and i love that snowman
Hallo Silke,
die Weihnachtssocke :-) ist ja echt witzig und Gutscheine können damit nett verpackt und verschenkt werden. Ich denke, meine Gutscheine werden dieses Jahr auch so nett verpackt werden.
Die Schneemannkarte sieht auch super aus, aber die Socke ist mein absoluter Favorit.
Eine schöne Adventszeit wünscht
Conny aus dem verschneiten Germany
Such cute cards! Who would know socks could be sooooo cute! And the snowman too!
that stocking is so pretty, love those colors together. And the snowman is gorgeous with those colors too. Fabulous cards again as usual.
Die Idee mit der Spitze/Zweigen an der Socke sieht hinreissend aus. Wirklich ein gelungenes Projekt!
Absolutely gorgeous! Your doily treatment is perfect for this image! I LOVE blue, BTW!
I adore both your stocking and your cute snowman card!
Both are GORGEOUS!!
What a BEAUTIFUL gift card holder, Silke!! I LOVE those colors for Christmas--so rustic and homespun. I love projects like this. :)
Both of these are absolutely marvous. Love them - couldn't pick which one more.
Thanks for joining us at Paperplay this week.
Best wishes, Sharon
OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE these Silke.....WOW girl what a post full of inspiration!!! You are amazing GF!! I am sooooooo sorry I have been MIA, I was gone for Thanksgiving then I got sick...yuck!!!! I am finally feeling better and back to blogging...Miss you girly!!!! Hugs!
Both cards are so adorable Silke! Love them girlie!
I can't pick a favourite...they are both fabulous! Love the bow on the stocking and the glitter on your snowman :)
Thanks for playing Paper Romance this week!
Hugs,
Sandra P
Love your projects! The gift card holder is precious. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hey girl, let me tell you, that stocking is awesome....love the colors and the warm and comfy feel it has and that snowman card, goodness, stunning, that is about all I can say about it! Hope all is well my friend. Miss talking to you. Hugs, Sabrina
Silke, I just ADORE your gorgeous stocking gift card holder!! What a clever idea and your blue snowman card is extremely gorgeous!! :) HUGS
Now that my kids are grown, gift cards are something they often prefer and this stocking is a perfect idea! Did you create your own template or is it available for downloading somewhere? I LOVE the way you've decorated it! Your cool blue guy is awesome as well!
Wow Silke, the stocking gift card holder is so cuuuuute!! Those colors are so warm and pretty!
I love the snowman card and great take on all challenges!!
Great little stocking gift card holder, and I love your card too! Thanks so much for joining our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.
This is so cute, Silke!! And how clever of you to make it a gift card holder!
Oh, and I love your C4C card, too, of course!
WOW!! While both projects are fabulous, I absolutely ADORE the stocking gift card holder!!! I love the colors and the layout....just everything!!! Is there a template for that stocking? I'd love to make one for my kids from Santa....they would just be in awe!!
The stocking gift card holder is beautiful!! Love it!! Have to try to make one!! Also you card is gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing!
I love it! What a great idea!! You have such a way of thinking outside the box that really inspires me :) Great job!! :)
Fabulous projects as Always Silke...Love the little stocking gift holder and they are so much fun to make to !!! Great work!!
fab cards. love the snowman so beautiful
the gift card holder is amazing
thanks for playing at paperplay challenge
hugs
céline
How creative and fun Silke!! Love your stocking!! Your snowman is gorgeous in all the blue and white with the lace doiley!! I just love those colors and all the sparkle!!
hugs,
Chris
I don't know how you condense so many challenges into 2 stunning cards, but you sure do it well my friend! These are gorgeous, and I just LOVE the little stocking!
gorgeous card :-) the image is adorable and the colours are perfect :-)
thanks for joining us on the Stamp Something Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x
I LOVE that little stocking - too darn cute! I'd love to win it, of course. Thanks for sharing all your creations. I check every day. Also, Happy Holidays!
Beautiful projects! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful stamp set. Just found out it is no long available at Flourishes. I check your blog daily. Hope your new job is working out.
Mary H.
I love the stocking gift card holder! You snowman card is beautiful.
Hi Silke - me again! Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations challenge!
What an adorable stocking!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Lauralee
talascam@rogers.com
I agree with Kimberly S. "Is there a template?" I think I've seen this little stocking before but with a hinged top. Seems the "fold over" option would be much simpler.
You make the most gorgeous things!! WOW! I love both of these. I just bought a bunch of doilies to use! So amazing! So glad you could join us at Paper Romance!
What beautiful creations. Thanks for sharing them and the candy.
LOVE the stocking Silke, the little details you added like the lace and pearls are so pretty! Love the snowman card too, I just got that Bo Bunny paper pad myself, I'm crazy for blue ;)
I don't know how I missed this one....but what a fabulous stocking gc holder...a gift all its own....and the C4C sketch looks fabbo with that wonderful snowman who has me thanking you for playing along with the CCEE this week too....
hugs,
joanne
I love the stocking! TFS.
Oh the stocking is so cute! The colors are perfect & the bow/button & tag are just the perfect touch. It's a great way to give a gift card. Thanks for the opportunity to win great blog candy.
Melinda
gizgad@gmail.com
Love that stocking! So elegant looking........and your card is just outstanding. So pretty.
Thanks for playing at Stamps R Us Challenges.
Lynn
Both of these projects are fabulous Silke! Love the stocking shaped gift card holder and the snowman card is adorable!
These are both fantastic, Silke! I adore the stocking gift card holder, and your sparkly snowman is too cute!!
These are gorgeous, Silke! The blue one is fabulous! I really heart that snowman! Thanks so much for playing Stamptacular Sunday Challenge! Your gift card stocking is fabulous! Great dp by ME design, too! Beautifully done! Blog candy!!! I want this set! Hee Hee!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time in Florida.....warm weather and sunshine. My kinda weather! Now to these fabulous creations of yours girly, first you've used some of that awesome beaded cord (ahem....can't get my own), and this blue card? Oh my....the doily, the blue satin ribbon, the button center. Silke I could just go on and on. Fabulous! :)
Really lovely projects, very sweet. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT.
My goodness girl...I am number 63 and you will never get to see my comment...does not matter...I smiled when I saw this image...adorable, elegant, and beautiful...Thank you for sharing my friend...
I love them both! Well done!
These are absolutely stunning, gf! Love those stocking gc holders, and the way you decorated yours with the lace and beaded string is so pretty! Love that blue snowman card with the yummy ribbon and doily, too.
Have an awesome day!
Wow ! Both of these are beautiful! I really do love the stocking and the DP you have used! Thanks for playing with Gingerloft Challenge.
Both your elf boot and your card are amazing! I love all the details on both and especially how you always make your bows look so lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your work with our challenge at WHOOPSI DAISY!! Hugs:)
Wow! Both of these are stunning! I love the stocking you made into a gift card holder... absolutely darling! And your snowman card is gorgeous!! The glitter adds just the right amount of sparkle! Thanks for taking on our glitter challenge at Frosted Designs this week!
barb :)
Beautiful absolutely beautiful card. Thanks for playing at OSAAT. Hugs Nataliya.
LOVE the stocking gift card! It is so Cute! And your snowman card is darling.
Oh I love the stocking gift card holder. Beautiful Snowman card too. Thank you so much for sharing.
Love both projects! I'm a snowman collector and would love to add this set to my collection...
The stocking gift card holder is amazing! I love the colors you used! I also find the snowman card adorable! Love the doily!
Both of your cards are just amazingly beautiful. I like the doily you used with the snowman. Thanks for joining us in the CCEE challenge.
Wow stunning creation, and lovely colours
thanks for joining us at Secret Crafter: 112 Christmas
Good luck,
Hugs Bridget :) x.
SCSC DT
Mmmmmm ... yummy! Love BOTH!!! What a fab idea for the gift card ... and love that snowman! Very sweetly coloured and lots of details! Hugs xxaxx
Your cards are gorgeous! I love how you used the frosted paint....I'm going to have to find some of that. Perfect! :)
Thanks for taking the challenge at Frosted Designs this week.
That's beautiful. Thanks for entering the creative inspirations challenge
Fantasticle Christmas stocking!!! And your snowman card is adorable too!!!
I had to scroll WAY down to leave a comment..hehe.. These are both amazing..Great Flourish creations..LOVE the stocking idea..I have many friends here that LOVE the Gators..glad you had fun.
Hugs,
Dawn
LOVE your projects! The stocking Brilliant! Thanks for playing along at Cupcake Inspirations this week!
~Rachel Hope
Those are just too darling. I really like the sparkly snow on the snowman card. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Frosted Designs.
Love the stocking - it's too cute! The snowman is adorable - love that Marina Mist. Thanks for the giveaway. Merry Christmas!
so pretty! Wonderful gift card holder!
Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!
Fantastic cards and all the detail that has gone into them!! And what perfect bows too! (wish mine looked that good :)
Thanks for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges.
Huggs
Lynn x
HIya thank you for joining the DT at Simon Says Stamp and Show with your fabulous Stocking wow I just love it, great idea.
Hugs Terry xxxx
Great card!
Thanks for joining in with our Old Stash/New Stash challenge at OSAAT.
Crafty Creations by AJ
Amanda
Wow, that's crazy man. They should really try to do something to fix that.
Wow,these are both just lovely!
Oooh, that stocking is so cool. . .what a wonderful idea. . .it's a great thing to open it up and find that gift card.
Your card for C4C is so pretty. . I love the doily design in the background. . and the glitter on the snowflake image just makes your card all the more gorgeous!
Maria
Love the stocking gift card holder and the card is pretty cute too. thanks for joining us at Pile It On this week.
Lovin that stockin gift card holder!! So pretty Silke!! Cute snowman card too girl! Hope yall are staying warm and hope you have a Merry Christmas!
WOW! Your creations are fantastic! :)
Especially I love the snowman image, it´s just so gorgeous. And your design paper and embellies are wonderful with great card design:)
Thank you for joining us at this weeks SSC and hope to see you again :)
Hugs,
Karita
Fabulous creations!
Thanks for joining us at the SCSC & Pile It On!
Helen x
Wow! That stocking is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations! :)
so beautifully simply elegant! love the blue too! Thank you for joining in our glitter challenge at Frosted Designs this week xx
Two super adorable creations Silke! I love them both! Happy holidays to you and your family! Judy, MN
Completely adorable girl!! Love this!!
gorgeous!!! love it
Love these cards, and the stocking is awesome- I too would like to know where to find a template for it. TFS!
Silke, I am just now seeing these, and I am about to go through the ceiling -- THESE ARE SOOO PRECIOUS!! You are a super incredible talent. :) ~marcella hawley
Awesome creations both!!
Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy!
Hugs, Sande
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