In the Spirit of Christmas

Good morning-

Calypso here to share with you a gorgeous card made using the "Chalk Board Technique" which I completely love.  I know that black is not really a color used most often for Christmas cards, but I just could't help myself.

For my card today, I am using "Madonna and Child Stained Glass" and "Merry Christmas" sentiment; which have all been heat embossed with "White Detailed Embossing Powder".  I then took the SweetStamps white dye ink and with a q-tip, added the white detail above the head of the image and around the sentiment.  I then distressed the edges.

I try not to make 6x6 cards, simply because I do not have the envelopes for them, but I could't resist adding more and more detail to the card.  That is a rare occurrence for me too, since I like to keep my cards clean and simple, but not over ally simple.  I added the candy dots on the left hand corner and and gorgeous clusters of flowers. 

  You can link your card to this weeks challenge: Challenge #198 - Christmas Spirit

Hugs, 

Nazeema "Calypso" Thompson

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Christmas in Paris

Has our latest challenge put you in the Christmas Spirit?
If not you still have time to get with it and join us!
Scroll down to yesterday's post for more inspiration and
the link to share your Christmas project.

I've chosen to go with a Paris Postcard for my design.

I've never been to Paris...but it's nice to dream!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Can't wait to see YOUR creations!

~Donna K

Creative Corners Set #2	Paris Postcard Collage ATC	Red Pearls	Distress Ink Pad VINTAGE PHOTO
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Holly Sprig	Wink of Stella Brush Marker

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Challenge #198 - Christmas Spirit

Hello Sweet Stamp Friends!
Happy Monday!!

Time for abother weekly challenge!

Our theme this week is....

Christmas Spirit
It's right around the corner!!


First off, it's the beginning of the month, so we are super excited to introduce a new Guest Designer!!

Sherrie

Hello my name is Sherrie Koning and I am so honored to be Guest Designing for the month of December at Sweet Stamps! I have been paper crafting for many years. I love to make cards, layouts and 3D projects which are becoming a favorite of mine lately. I live in MN and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 31 years. We have 3 wonderful children, two of which are married and 1 beautiful Granddaughter which we love to pieces. I also enjoy baking, gardening and spending time with family and friends. 

I hope you are inspired by my projects and again, thanks SO much Sweet Stamps for having me!

Here's her first beautiful project with us:

What a cute Elf Shoe!!

DT Sweeties projects...

Denise Paxton

Kendra Sand

Monica Edwards

We'd love to see your beautiful creations, so come play along! {Cards, ATCs, scrapbook pages, mixed media, altered art, etc.} You could win a $10 shopping spree for goodies at SweetStamps.com's online store by playing along in our challenge! 

Click here for our complete Challenge Rules.

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***Check back throughout the week for more inspiration from our DT Sweeties!!***

Happy Stamping! 

Have a super sweet week!

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