Sunday, December 21, 2008

Christmas card with Cricut New Arrivals cartridge Bitten By The Bug challenge

Well, this will probably be my last Christmas card for this season! I'm a lot closer to being ready than I was before the weekend started! I got quite a bit accomplished! My hubby Randy and I went shopping and took care of the grandkids! I was suprised we had enough room in the car to put everything in. LOL! We ALWAYS tend to go overboard with them. Oh well....what are Gramma's and PaPa's for??? LOL! And today, I made sugar cookies, several different kinds of chocolate candies, and canned some caramel sauce for ice cream tonight!! WHEW! I'm tired!!! :) Anyway, this week over at BBTB, Regina asked us to use the presents cuts from the New Arrival cartridge. I used some yummy sparkly paper a really good friend of mine sent me (thank you DeeDee!!!) *smile*
For the tag, I used my Nestabilities and a printable stamp I got from The Cutting Cafe!! LOVE those printable stamps!! I glittered the cardstock under the printable stamp with MS glitter. I just put my tag in my little xyron sticker maker upside down and then sprinkled the glitter on top. Works like a charm as it gives a very even coating of adhesive for the glitter!


The pearls are actually dew drops, and I added red stickles to the ribbons on the presents. The scalloped circle under the presents was cut with my Mini Monograms cartridge and then I used some chalk ink around the edges. I couldn't help but add some red rain dots into the scallops!
Please be sure and check out the rest of the designers projects with these presents over at Bitten By The Bug. And don't forget that Regina has a contest going on with a FABULOUS PRIZE from Sweet Arts Paperie!!!! Krista and Penny have the most awesome kits for sale!! If you haven't checked them out yet, do yourself a favor and head on over there! You won't be disappointed!!
That's all I've got for today! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and I will be back to blog hopping by the end of the week! I've actually got some much needed vacation coming up after the holiday!! Hugs to all of you and thank you so much for stopping by! Merry Christmas to each and every one of you!!

15 comments :

TERIBERI'S CREATIONS said...

This is an amazing card Sharon. I love the idea for the glitter - I need to try that. You always have SO much detail on your cards. Your work is AWESOME!!! Hugs, T

Jaspere said...

What a great project and added bling. Don't get me wrong I enjoy Christmas but am so in the mood to move on from making Christmas projects.

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Wow, Sharon, this is gorgeous! So festive and sparkly! I love it!

Happy Holidays!!

Jacqueline van der Sar - Crejakaarten said...

Beautiful card!! Love the glittering an to see what you create whit your Cricut. I've got one too, but hardly use it. Maybe this The Cutting Cafe adventure helps me to get more out of this... :-)) Looking forward working together for The Cutting Cafe! Whising you and your family a merry christmas and a happy, healthy and creative new year! Love,
Jacqueline

Jen said...

Loving the glitter on this! Super job!

So glad to hear you are getting closer to getting everything done...and your goodies sound divine!

Dawny P said...

LOVE this Sharon - that stamp is fabulous and I wish I'd seen that sooner, but mybe next year!!! Have the most wonderful Christmas and New Year and lots of love and hugs to you my friend xxxxxxxxx

DeeDee said...

Ooooh, I'm luvin all the sparkle and glitter!!! This is one GORGEOUS card girlie!!! I just love ALL the details and how everything is just so perfect!!! HUGS!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Super job. Merry Christmas to you.

marja said...

oh sharon it's beautiful!!!!

Sharon...
I wish you Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!!

Bella and Aidees Mom said...

Sharon,
Merry Christmas my sweet friend...Lovely card....Krista

Anonymous said...

Hi `Sharon`Your card is `gorgeous`..
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas time...lots of love:)~X~

Nikki said...

WOW, look at all the details! Sharon this is beautiful! I love everything about it!
Hugs, Nikki

Nancy said...

girl---I just played alittle catch up here...WOWZA...look at all of these gorgeous creations you've made...love love love all of them...the details are just awesom...you never cease to amaze me girl...

and isn't buying for the grandbabies jsut the coolest...it lets me be a big kid again,...lol...I love to play with the toys in the aisles as I shop..."smile"

I hope you and your family have a wonderful new year...can't wait to see what it brings...hugs

Becky G said...

I LOVE it! Absolutely beautiful!

Sounds like you've been really busy, I hope your Christmas was the best and wish you a very Happy New Year!

Hugs to you,
Becky

Enfys said...

I have been such a bad blogger lately, and now I am catching up with all the gorgeousness on your site. Lovely stuff
hugs
Enfys xx