Lil Lolita Christmas

I have another card in my gift card holder series. This week I'm using Lil Christmas Lolita Willow. I used papers from DCWV's Glitter Stack and Papercraft Inspirations. The die cuts and sticker were also freebies from Papercraft Inspirations.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

1. Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #24 - Anything Goes Christmas Style

2. Christmas Stampin' All Year Long #71 - sketch challenge

3. Delicious Doodles #1 - anything goes

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer

IDIC Forum Freebie Challenge - The Crafty Pad

This week the IDIC Freebie Challenge is sponsored by The Crafty Pad. Aren't these snowmen cute?

I used an embossed snowflake paper from Glitterbabe and some paper from my stash for this card. I made the sentiment on my computer. I added some glitter glue to the image to make the snow sparkly.

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer

Crafting Again!

I'm back home and back in the craft room again. Yeah! While I was gone, my package from Outlaw Women Scrapbook Emporium arrived - containing Copics and Stickles.

Before I get started with my card, I'd like to remind you about my blog candy and DT call. See the links on the left.

I used this cute stamp from The Greeting Farm. She's not a Christmas image, but I think colored this way - with Copics - she could be. I added Stickles to her outfit for extra glitter. The papers are from my stash and the flowers are Prima.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

1. The Greeting Farm - ugly Christmas sweater inspired - I was inspired by the glitter, sparkles, and embellishments usually seen on these Christmas sweaters.

2. MMSC #80 - sketch

3. The Crafty Pad #97 - Christmas sparkle

4. The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #109 - sparkle and shine

5. Pollycraft #70 - glittery Christmas

6. Really Reasonable Ribbon #12 - Christmas

7. The Townscrapper - two or more ribbons

8. Simon Says - Sparkle

9. ABC Christmas - X is for Xmas plus flowers

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer

TLL Hidden Element Challenge

Have you heard about the Christmas celebration Dec. 3-5 at The Latte Lounge? Rhonda will be hosting a fun filled time. Stop by now to sign up for Secret Santa.

I want to say congrats to Maria for winning my digi paper challenge. I'll have another digi paper challenge for you in two weeks.

My new challenge starts today at The Latte Lounge. For the next two weeks, I'm sponsoring a Hidden Element challenge. Your card should have a hidden element - tag that slides out, something that flips open.

DH has been wanting me to make a lift-the-flap card similar to Peanut's books. So, I gave it my best shot.

My first card uses the Matroyshka Dolls from The Stamping Boutique. My sister colored most of the dolls. I cut them out leaving a tab at the top and then glued two of the same size doll together. I cut out a slightly smaller hole in my paper underneath the doll. I then glued the tab to the underside of the paper and constructed the card in layers. The bottom doll is still glued to the front of the card.

For my second card, I used JLJ Designs (aka me) Beary Merry Christmas Dreams and Beary Merry Christmas Morning. I used the same technique of leaving a little flap, this time on the side of the image. For this card, I actually cut a hole in the card and the paper that I used to cover the front. I stuck the tab between the paper and the card. The second image is mounted inside the card. I added a string of beads and red roses.
There are other great challenges to check out as well:

You have a few more days to enter Rhonda's Thanksgiving challenge.

Stacie has challenged us to use real money on our cards. She's got a great one with a hidden bill, which would qualify for both our challenges!

I hope to see you at the Hidden Element challenge at The Latte Lounge.

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer

DT Call

I'll be away from my computer for a few days, so this post will stay for a while. Also, it may take a few days for me to get back to you. While I'm gone, don't forget my blog candy!

Well, I've come to the realization that I can't make cards and projects with all my images all by myself. Also, I've loved seeing the creative projects that come from others. So, I'd like to have a DT call.

I'm looking for 3-4 people who'd be interested in using my images and digi papers for projects. My store can be found at:http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_103

You would be able to request images and papers that you'd like to use. You'd have access to new releases in advance. I'd like you to post one project using a JLJ Designs product every week. If it's a week that I'm sponsoring a challenge, I'd like you to mention it in your post and possibly make a project for the challenge - you'd know about these as much in advance as I know. If we're not sponsoring, the project choice is totally at your discretion.

We'd start with a three month commitment and see how it goes. This is my first DT call after all.

If you're interested, please email me at jljdesigns at cox dot net.

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer

IDIC Forum Freebie Challenge - Robyn's Fetish

This week the I Did It Creations Forum Freebie Challenge is sponsored by Robyn's Fetish. The image is Primitive Doll. I colored the image with my usual assortment of markers and added some stickers. It's hard to see the tiny pink roses on the corners and the pink rose in her bucket.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenge:

AI Factory Challenge - Garden Party

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer

TLL Digi Paper Challenge #1 - Mid-Way Reminder

We're half-way through Digi Paper Challenge #1 at The Latte Lounge. For this challenge, you receive one of the digi papers from a pack for free. You can use it or a digi paper from your stash to create a project. This week the theme is Thanksgiving colors. The winner of the challenge will receive the whole paper pack and two images from The Stamping Boutique. The challenge ends on Nov. 14th and the winner will be announced on the 15th.

I have two new cards for your inspiration. This card features AJ the Pilgrim from The Stamping Boutique. All of the papers are from the Thanksgiving Paper Pack. I added some sentiments I printed out and Prima flowers.

My second card features my Sugarplum Fairy Bear. I wanted to make a card using the Thanksgiving Paper Pack that wasn't for fall. I'd like to enter this card in the Teddy Stampers Birthday Challenge and Lollipop Crafts #15 - birthdays.
I hope you'll join us at the digi paper challenge. There are several other challenges going on at The Latte Lounge:

Stacie's Wacky Wednesday challenge closes in a couple days, but there's still time to enter!

Rhonda has a Thanksgiving challenge - you could have two entries with one card with the digi paper challenge!

Happy Crafting!

Jennifer