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Monday, October 21, 2024

A Christmas sELFie!

Hi everyone - I'm able to do my regular Diva post this month - yay! We're celebrating World Card Making Day all month long for our October Diva Challenge. Our sponsor is the wonderful My Favorite Things who has donated a $25 prize for us to award to our random Diva winner. Here's my inspiration card:


Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;
Hero Arts Dove A2 card; Authentique A Magical Christmas;
Taylored Expressions Playful Patterns - Holiday
Stamps - My Favorite Things BB Christmas sELFies
Stamps w/Dies - My Favorite Things Christmas Wishes (dies)
Dies - My Favorite Things Let it Snowflake (retired)
Other - Recollections gems


I have admired many cards with MFT's sELFie set; I finally bought the set after it had been retired and then returned to the inventory. Still hadn't used it until now - shame on me!

Stamped the elf with ornament image & colored with Copics. Trimmed with a white border and matted in black. Added 4x5.25 striped paper to an A2 card. Added a strip of snowflake paper. Adhered the sELFie panel with foam tape. Stamped, die cut and matted a sentiment & adhered to the card. Die cut 3 snowflakes and added to the card - done! I have the selfie square die but it's at home, oh well... Oh, and funny story, I put the elf on the card with the ornament going up like a balloon - had to careful peel off and try again!!

Ready for a bonus? Yes, we just did sympathy/care concern cards in September but I needed to send one from the satellite studio. A chorus friend's husband passed away & any sympathy cards from September were at home!


Supplies: Paper - Hero Arts Dove A2 card; scraps
Stamps - My Favorite Things All Occasion Scripted Greetings
Stencils - My Favorite Things Smart Mask - Diagonal High/Low Strip
Dies - My Favorite Things Peaceful Greenery (retired),
Other - Recollections gems; Hero Arts inks

I used a new MFT stencil to create the background containing the diagonal band; perfect spot for the stamped MFT sentiment. I die cut blossoms and foliage from scraps and arranged them on the card. Added a few gems to complete it. Sweet and quick.

I will add my Christmas card to Darnell's October NBUS Challenge #67 since my sELFie stamp is newly used. My card also fits the mood board at Christmas Kickstart #91:


That's all for now; thanks for stopping! Hope to see you in the October Diva Gallery!



 

7 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

two gorgeous cards, Linda! That elf - I LOVE him, and I love that he's dressed in our colour palette too. Thanks for playing along with faith and me at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

Jean said...

The elf is adorable - playful image paired with terrific supporting pieces. Sorry to hear about your chorus friend's loss. Nice that you had some products on hand to make a sympathy card.

Trina P. said...

I’m going to confirm what I commented on your DCD post… cute sELFie Christmas card. Love the colours and festive design.

HilaryJane said...

Glad you realised your mistake before it was stuck fast. I have done something similar many times! Love the card and I am glad that elf has come out to play at last xx

Arlene said...

This is a cutie elf and such a fun card. And wow, a second card with minimal tools. So very pretty.

Lisa Elton said...

Two fabulous cards, Linda! That little elf is always good for a smile and I like the peppermint stripes you added behind him. So sorry you needed a sympathy card, but it sure is pretty!

Gail L said...

Made me smile!
Would have made me LOL had you not put him on the right way!
2 great cards!