This Reindeer was Made for Sparkling

Dia Daoibh!
Well, would you look at that — I’ve landed meself a spot as a Guest Designer for the June challenge over at Rudolph Days and I’m more delighted than a reindeer in a field of carrots! 🎄🦌

To mark the occasion, I’ve rustled up a Rudolph card that’d make even the big man himself crack a smile. The Kraft and White card die cuts were cut on my ancient Silhouette Cameo — it’s been with me longer than most of me Christmas decorations, but still going strong, fair play to it! I layered up all the die cuts with foam pads for that lovely 3D pop. 

The background paper, a sweet itty-bitty polka dot from Pink Petticoat (RIP to that crafty gem 💔), adds a gentle charm. Then of course, I had to lash on a bit of sparkle — glittered Rudolph’s nose and specs like a good elf would, and gave his antlers a glossy shine for good measure. Sure, if you're not adding glitter in June, when are you?

Onto a few challenges:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown - May Technique Challenge: Use Die Cuts or Punches

Jingle Belles: Animal Antics

ABC Christmas Challenge - J is for Jingle Bells & K is for Kraft are for?

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #185 - Anything Christmas Goes

FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge #20 - Anything Goes Country Christmas 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #62 - Anything Christmas Goes

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round: May Challenge-I'll Be Home for Christmas Song - Lyrics- "You can count on me (you can count on me)"

Peace on Earth #88 - Anything Christmas Goes ( or Inspiration Board): 

The challenge over at over at Rudolph Days kicks off on the 25th of each month and runs till the end. A Top 3 is picked at the start of the next month, and they’re invited to guest design too! Make sure to follow the blog and join in — it’s always Anything Goes, as long as it’s handmade and Christmassy!

And before I go — here’s a wee joke to keep your sleigh bells jingling:

Who is a reindeer’s favorite celebrity?
 

Beyon-sleigh! 😄

Sláinte,

Wendy R.

Bear Minimum Requirements

Dia Daoibh!

I’ll keep this one short – mostly because I’m about to collapse into a duvet cocoon. It’s been a week of everything, everywhere, all at once (nurses, you know the vibe), and there’s another one queued up. So this is my last crafty upload for a wee while before I enter the work whirlwind.

Now. This bear. This mood. This sentiment.
The amazing digi stamp is from Xaxelu Design – “All We Need is Love” (…plus a touch of sass and coffee, obviously). Coloured with ProMarkers, and the mug is finished with glossy accents because life’s too short for a matte latte.

I adore this sentiment. Feels like it was written by someone who’s done one too many double shifts with no break and is now surviving purely on fumes and good intentions. Which is to say – extremely relatable.

Onto a few challenges:

• Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers #262 - R is for Rude
• First Cup Challenges #2 May: - Anything Drink related projects
• Digi Choosday #5 Wk 1 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Animals #94 - Always Anything Goes
• Critter Crazy Challenges #98 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
• Girlz Rebel Challenge #40 - May - Anything Goes with an image
• Carlin’s Challenge #82 – Yummy, that’s tasty

Right. Off to snore aggressively. Be kind to yourself this week – and if in doubt, blame Mercury retrograde.

Sláinte,

Wendy R.

Bubble Banter and a Bit o’ Glitter

Dia Daoibh!

Well, another almost summer’s day in Éire – the kind where the rain politely takes a tea break and lets the sun shine for, oh, about 20 minutes. But sure look, the polytunnel got a bit of warmth, and I didn’t have to sprint to rescue the washing. A small win!

Now, onto today’s crafty creation. It’s clean, it’s simple, and it’s got just enough speech bubbles for a polite group chat – no drama, just vibes.

I whipped out the Silhouette Cameo (who still behaves despite her age), and cut these colourful speech bubbles—layered with foam pads for that subtle "pop" effect. The hearts got a wee glittery glow because who doesn’t love a sparkle in their chat?

The "Hello" is stamped with Memento ink, keeping things chill and cheerful. No drama, just a tidy CAS card to soothe the soul before a hectic week of work and herding cats (aka life).

Onto a few challenges: 

• A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog - May - Anything Goes
• Stamps & Fun = Creativity #475 - Clean and Simple
• AAA Colorful Challenge  (M, P15, E3) - #15 - Colourboard: 

• CAS Colours & Sketches #559 - Colours: 
  

Easy peasy, mildly squeezy, and a grand way to de-stress without reaching for the emergency Jaffa Cakes.

Sláinte,

Wendy R.

Hipster

Hi Peeps
a Hipster card for today:

Cut from Kraft and Core'Dinations card stock.
Embellished with sequins die cuts with the sequins die cut from Little Inkers.

Onto a few challenges:
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #179 - Masculine
Cardz 4 Guyz #199 - Men's Fashion
Simon Says Wednesday - Die and/or Punch
Retarte #125 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations #370 - Always Anything Goes 


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Belated Birthday

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

Die cuts are cut with Silhouette Cameo and coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with glitter and enamel drops.
Sentiment is from a Lawn Fawn stamp set.

Onto a few challenges:
Moving along with the Times #63 CAS
Brown Sugar # 275 - January - Birthday
CAS on Friday #125 -  Color Me Pretty - Use markers or pencils  

CAS(E) this Sketch #256:


CASology week # 284:


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A is for Antlers

Hi Peeps
Card for today:

Die cuts were layered to add dimension, Embellished with a stamped greeting, gems and a ribbon bow.

Onto a few Challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - A is for Antlers
Crimbo Crackers #150 - Anything goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Jan 2018 - Anything goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #22 - Anything Christmas Goes
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Anything Christmas (optional touch of frost)


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