Monday, June 15, 2009

Christmas Challenge #21

Good Morning and Happy Monday!! As you know every Monday I have a new Christmas Card to show as I'm part of the Stampin' All Year Long DT. This week Debbie issued our challenge to use eyelets in creative ways. First off, I have TONS of eyelets - had to have them in all colors, shapes and sizes. BUT to actually use them - yeah, not so good. I'm looking forward to seeing what the other DT members did so I can do some serious CASEing. Plus I'd love to see what YOU do - so why not play along!! Just go to the blog and leave a linky with your creation so we can check it out!






For my card, I started off with snowflake eyelets. They were in a blue that didn't match my paper so I inked them in white Staz-on and heat set. When I did adhere the eyelets a little of the ink came off so I just re inked them afterwards. That's when I decided to add a little white to the cardstock. Next, I used eyelets on a border and threaded my ribbon through it. I'm not sure what I was wanting to do but I like how it turned out so I left it, LOL! Of course, it helps to have a cute image and Changito from Stampendous was a perfect choice. I colored him with my Copics and I even added a little liquid Applique to his skates. I used Heather's sketch for last week to make this card. I like how it allows for a pretty good size focal image so I'm sure I'll be using it again!

That's it for me today - Abby has another Tball game and photos are taken tonight. Abby also starts swim lessons. She's so excited! I had to buy her new goggles as her last pair just wasn't "girly" enough (her words, not mine!). Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

14 comments:

Tina said...

Super duper cute!

Stef H said...

this is absolutely super! i'm so with you on eyelets - have tons and there they sit!

hugs,

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

I love this image! Great coloring! I have some of those snowflake eyelets too. Ü Also love how you used the eyelets to weave your ribbon thru. Thanks for playing along with my challenge.

Maria said...

Hey Michelle! Wow, I love what you did with the eyelets!! Very creative! Oh my gosh, that monkey is so darn cute. Your card design and the color combo are fantastic!! You always come up with such great Christmas cards each week! Keep up the great work!

maria

Cathy said...

Michelle, this is so cute!! I love this monkey and your snowflake eyelets are really cute!! Hugs, Cathy

America said...

So CUTE, Creative and a Great use of the eyelets for this challenge!

Jodi said...

Such a cute image!! I love your coloring adn the use of the snowflake eyelets!
Very cute!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Danni said...

You rocked this challenge!! wonderful job! super cute card!

inlovestamping said...

Great job! This is a really cute card!! The monkey image is adorable!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Love that adorable monkey!! What a cute Christmas card! You rocked the challenge girl!! Love it! Have a great day!
hugs and blessings,
Chris

Tina said...

Hey you have some super cute brads - great card.

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh so darn sweet!!!

Tammi said...

Oh I love it, great use of the eyelets! These changito's are darling, I need to get mine out again! :)

Kristie W. said...

This is a Changito that I don't have!! I'll have to go searching for him, he's so very cute! Great card!