Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holiday season is always crazy! Mine is a little bit longer. It won't be ended till the winter vacation is gone. I think... Some of the party left over are still in my refrigerator and I need to prepare something new again... This weekend we still have a gathering. I also need to prepare some food. This time is stew pork. I am surprised that I didn't gain weight after these two months. LOL



This card is made mainly for our Crafty Gals group challenge. The details of the challenge is:

"NEWNESS"

As mentioned, I am expecting my first baby at the end of February. We're pretty excited to celebrate this new addition and new stage in our lives.
My challenge to you for the Crafty Girls January challenge is to celebrate newness....it doesn't have to be a new baby...perhaps it's a New Year, new marriage, new job, new friend, etc.
In addition, use the opportunity to try a out a new technique (or template, something you haven't tried before). SCS has a great resources section with plenty of techniques, fancy folds, projects, etc.

Heather

And here is my take:

The new things I tried on my card is drawing everything digitally by myself and then print them out. There is no designer paper used in this card project. I also arrange font and made the banner too. It took me much more longer than making a usual card!!

Also this is the first baby card I made! It's very colorful! I haven't put these many colors on my projects for a long time. I like the result! Maybe I will have more of this kind in the future.

It's a group challenge, here is the group:
Melina ~ Crafty Scrapper
Jackie ~ Kreate With Me 2 

Tracie ~ The Crafty Touch 

Athina ~ Stella, Roo and Fena Too Designs 

Roro ~ Capture the Moment 

Carolina ~ Cardolina Scrapolina  

Barb ~ Barb's Inkin' into Retirement 

Diane ~ Stampin Ldyglfr62 

Lela ~ Lela's Crafty Corner 

Heather ~ Lost in the Land of Stamping 

Patty ~ LaLatty's Stamp 'N Stuff

Challenges:

Crafty Gals group challenge: newness (baby theme)

Dutch Dare Card Challenges #146: new beginnings (baby theme)

Try it on Tuesday: a card & all your own work (I designed all the number pattern, sentiment, and drawing on computer.)

Tuesday Trigger: by the numbers (stitch circles, many colors, baby theme, number pattern)

Mojo Monday #222: sketch

Craft Your Passion Holiday Havoc Blog Hop

Hi, welcome to the blog hop event held by Craft Your Passion. The DT and special guest designers all received great digital images to work with. This card I showcase Bugaboo's image. A funny Christmas moose! I colored it in cartoon style and then cut out the whole image. The shinny paper is foil paper. 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Next stop is Allison's.

To play along for a chance to win one of several prizes from CYPC, you need:

     1. Visit all the stops in the list and leave a comment. (CYPC will be checking.)

     2. Create a holiday project by using digi stamp
         and linking it up over at Craft Your Passion Challenges.

----------- The List -----------

1. Jenn http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/
2. Shannin http://shanninscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
3. Christine http://happyscrapper-sweetpeacards.blogspot.com/
4. Cathy http://creativecathy.blogspot.com/
5. Amy http://cavycouturecrafts.blogspot.com/
6. Christy http://christyszaneycreations.blogspot.com/
7. Joanna http://scrapjoanny.blogspot.com/
8. Torrey http://left-field-studio.blogspot.com/
9. Jenny http://cookieadventures.blogspot.com/
10. Doreen http://www.doreensdream.blogspot.com/
11. Jodi http://kaboodesigns.blogspot.com/
12. Lisa http://craftybunny.wordpress.com/
13. Joyleen http://joydianne.blogspot.com/
14. Melissa http://expressionswithearthspirit.blogspot.com/
15. Emma http://www.paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/
16. Joanne http://www.bigislandlady.blogspot.com/
17. Gemma http://gemslittlecreations.blogspot.com/
18. Lizy http://lizyshouseofcards.blogspot.com
19. Joanna L http://www.mycraftingcorner-jo.blogspot.com/
20. Helen N http://craftinghelen.blogspot.com/
21. Natali  justbecozoflove.blogspot.com
22. Julie http://julieprice3.wordpress.com
23. Helen W http://crafty-mamma-mia.blogspot.com
24. Alethea http://lilodesigns.blogspot.com
25. Arielle  soccermom5982.blogspot.com
26. Lisa G lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com
27. Jan http://scrappyscatty.blogspot.com/
28. Karen http://karensdigi.blogspot.com
29. Mandy http://amandacruxton.blogspot.com/
30. Jennifer http://justcoffeepleasestampsribbonspaper.blogspot.com/
31. Jacqui  http://thepoodlesdoodles.blogspot.com/
32. Dawn  http://cherrytreestudio.blogspot.com
33. Roro http://rorobuildingdream.blogspot.com/
34. Allison http://allidcards.blogspot.com
35. Zahreen  http://splashbunny.blogspot.com
36. Sarah http://sarahsassy468.blogspot.com
37. Sue http://confessionsofapaperhoarder.blogspot.com
38. Tracey http://craftyfox.blogspot.com/
39. Susan http://sue-craft.blogspot.com/
40. Julia http://paperandscrapscreations.blogspot.com/

Craft Your Passion Challenges http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

2 Cards by Using Punch Around the Edge

I bought this set of punch around the edge. For the picture above, I only used the edge punch, not the whole set. (The snowflake is from the other punch.) After using this new set of punch a few times, I have to say--I love it!

This time I use Mojo Monday's sketch to make the card. I flipped the layout and changed the shapes a bit. I should have checked there earlier so I didn't miss the contest.

I used glitter pen after I punched out and glued all the butterflies. Not difficult, just need a bunch of care and whole lot of patience to wait till they dry. Next time I will use glitter paper instead...


Challenges:
Mojo Monday #219: sketch
Flutter By Wednesday #183: a butterfly, fairy or angel
Cupcake Craft Challenges #172: sparkles, shines, gleams, glints and/ or glitters
The Paper Variety: anything goes

I used the whole set of punch around the edge and get the result of the golden frame. Stamped with white color ink pad. It faded a bit after it dried. Brought out the flower gems I bought long time ago. YA! I finally found a spot to let them shine! I also colored the embossing paper with a bit of red.

Here is Ann's color palette from the Paper Players. I like it! Very Christmas!

Challenges:
The Paper Players #76: color palette
Cupcake Craft Challenges #172: sparkles, shines, gleams, glints and/ or glitters