Celebrate The Occasion Challenge #22

Wow I can't believe it's been a year already (I didn't realize my blog made a year yesterday)...time really flies.  Stay tuned for a fun give away! 

Hello and welcome to my new and regular followers...thank you for joining me on my journey! 

I hope everyone is having a CRAFTASTIC week and ready to Celebrate The Occasion!  

FYI...before I go into the challenge: Celebrate the Occasion is having a Design Team Call...for details click here!

This week we are celebrating Christmas in July with a shaped card…how fun! For more inspiration head on over and check out projects from the super talented Design Team members!

One last thing before I share my project...I have to say a  HUGE "THANK YOU" to a few special people:  Denise (Deelightfully Crafty) my hero for sharing her crafting space with me on Sunday when my power went out...if it weren't for you I would not have been able to put the finishing touches on my project and have it completed on time! Also the wonderful women at the CCMIT crop especially Wanda for the great ideas!

Card:  Gypsy welded shadow shape from George

Paper: DCWV

Cricut Cartridges:  George, Joys of the Season, Winter Woodland, Winter Frolic

Martha Stewart:  Punch (Snowflake), Glitter & Scoring Board

Stamp:  My Pink Stamper- Christmas Wishes (available at A Crafter's Haven)

Embellishment:  Rhinestones & snowflake stickers

Hope you like…would love your feedback!

Holiday Stocking Card

This card was created for 2 challenges:

• Mojo Monday 154: To play along, just make a project using the provided sketch and upload it to your blog or online gallery
• Made by Momo: This week’s theme is to use Black and White, and then you can pick 1 other color of your choice.

So disappointed...I was having trouble getting my picture to load and the linky closed for the Mojo challenge...what a bummer. I'm going to leave a comment and hopefully they'll still take it.

On to the fun stuff! I figured since the Holiday Season is right around the corner why not get a jump start on my holiday cards. That’s how I ended up with red for my color choice and Xmas for the theme. Unfortunately the picture doesn't do the card justice; it's one of those you have to see in person. Hope you like…would love your feedback.

Cartridges used: Accent Essentials- squares & scallop circle, Christmas Cheer- Xmas Stocking & present and Joys of the Season- Ornament & candy. Martha Stewart glitter- Xmas Stocking, Stickles on the ornament and Cuttlebug for embossing- Swiss Dotts folder.

Polar Bear Holiday Card

This card was created for a Tuesday challenge by Liebs Landing.  This week's color combo challenge is Turquoise and White. (or blue and white, your choice) Upload your photos for your chance to win our goodies!


Cartridge used:  Joys of the Season- Polar Bear.  Cuttlebug for embossing- snowflakes folder, Martha Stewart glitter crystal- polar bear and glitter glue- scarf.  Greeting was stamped and heat embossed with white detail embossing powder.  This card was fun to make and I was very happy with the end result.  The glitter really made it pop.  Colors used:  white, navy, turquoise.  Hope you like...would love your feedback