Dia Daoibh!
The HQFCB challenge this time is Anything Goes Fantasy with an Elf focus - which is ironic because our "Elf on the Shelf" is basically in witness protection. When I'm on night shifts, this festive spy couldn't move if you paid him in candy canes. Santa's definitely getting a strongly worded performance review this year.
For my card, I resurrected my ancient Silhouette Cameo (Version 1 - we're talking "vintage" like my last good night's sleep) to cut a cheeky elf shape and sentiment from glitter cardstock. Layered it up for dimension because flat die cuts are about as exciting as January gym memberships. Kept it clean and simple, then "repurposed" some silver thread and leftover diamond painting gems (read: finally found a use for that impulse buy from 2022).
On to a few challenges:
Creative Knockouts - #550 - Christmas in July
Crafty Catz -No. 697 - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations Challenge - #28 Anything Goes
Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges - July No. 42 - Christmas in July
Craft Rocket Challenges - #127 - Christmas in July
Fab n' Funky - #620 - Christmas in July
Paper Shelter -#645 - Christmas in July
Now for the scary bit - there's less than 25 weeks until Christmas 2025! That's right, we're closer to next Christmas than last Christmas. Let that sink in while you try to remember where you stored the decorations.
Sláinte,
Wendy R. 🎄🎅
P.S. If our Elf doesn’t step up his game this year, I’m replacing him with a caffeine-fueled garden gnome. Fair warning.