DL.ART December Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy December 1st everyone!! Wow, where did the year go?? I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner!! The first mean it's time for a new monthly linky party at DL.ART. As always, the theme is Anything Goes. If you used the code l01201, Diana will give you 10% off your order at DL.ART.

Once again, I have to apologize about giving details on these cards. They were also created before my trip last month, so I'm not sure I can remember everything. I do remember that the papers are from Prima, and they were stitched to the base.

The background circle was cut with a Memory Box Stitched Circle die. The circle flourish is a Kaisercraft Circle Vines die and it was embossed with Shabby White Enamal.

The banner is a My Creative Time Tag and Tag Layers die. Happy Birthday is Dovecraft die and it was also cut in foam tape for dimension.

With Sympathy is a Dee's Distinctively die. This gorgeous crinkle ribbon is Rose from the Vintage Vineyard Bundle. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Tucked under the flowers are Elizabeth Craft Curvy Leaves and Paper Smooches Foilage 2 dies, along with some sisal. This beautiful crinkle ribbon is my favorite: Pink Champagne from the Vintage Vineyard Bundle .

The butterfly is a Fiskars punch and it was covered with Sparkle N Sprinkle Crystal ice. Gosh, I remembered more than I thought :)

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1) Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
2) Jo's Scrap Shack Funday Friday - Cut it Up

3) Little Scrap Pieces Show it Off Saturday - Anything Goes
4) Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to DL.ART to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge!! Then link up your Anything Goes project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Merry Christmas Mixed Media Card

Happy Saturday!! I hope you are having a wonderful last weekend before Christmas!! So much to do, so little time left...only six days!! Eek!! I have one more scheduled DT post on Christmas Eve but otherwise, I probably won't be around blogland much until the new year. I do have a mixed media Christmas card to share with you today :)

I started with heavyweight watercolor paper and adhered a crumpled up sheet of tissue paper to it with Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium. Then I applied a coat of Gesso and let it dry. Next, I used Wendy Vecchi Texture paste with a The Crafter's Workshop Art Is stencil and a Dylusions leaf stencil. Once it dried, I used Twinkling H2O's in various shades for a shimmer effect and some Viva Inka Gold Metallic Rub. Then I sprayed some Dylusions Cherry Red and Postbox Red and dabbed it off. I sprinkled some Shabby White Embossing powder in random places for a bit of texture and used a Deco Art Snow Writer as well. Merry Christmas is a My Craft Spot stamp (no longer in business). I stamped it on tissue paper and then used Multi Medium to adhere it to the card.

I used the same technique for the Spellbinders Poinsettias as I did on my previous card...I wet the paper and when it was damp but not so wet that the paper would tear, I wrapped the petals around a paintbrush and then used flat pliers and scrunched the sides together. I then brushed Iridescent Red Twinkling H2O's over the petals but you can't see the shimmer at all in the pictures. I tucked Impression Obsession Pine Sprigs, cheesecloth and baby's breath under the flowers.

I cut the Memory Box Large Winter Sled in Grungeboard and then covered it with Festive Berries Distress Ink. Then I layered Deco Art Crackle Glaze on top. Once it dried and cracked, I dabbed Gathered Twig Distress Ink on top to highlight the cracks. Dec 25 is a My Creative Time die. It was covered with Shabby White Embossing Enamel.

The gorgeous crinkle ribbon is Six Fathoms from the DL.ART The Mermaid Tale bundle. The button is a Poppy Stamps Stitched button die. The snowflake is from Hobby Lobby. I covered it with gesso and then Shabby White Embossing Enamel and heat set it.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Anything But Cute #8 - You've Got Happy Mail

2. Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday - Holiday Cards
3. Little Scrap Pieces - Show it off Saturday
4. 2 Creative Chicks Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes
5. Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party- Anything Goes
6. ChouxChoux Paper Art Visions of Sugarplums Challenge - Christmas/Winter
7. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Die Crazy
8. Crafting By Designs - Here Come the Holidays
9. Creative Card Crew - Holiday Season
10. Emerald Creek Dares - Celebrations Around The World

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a wonderful Christmas week :)