I missed last week's Christmas in July challenge from Double Trouble, so I was excited to see they had a new Christmas challenge, this time asking us to include a Santa hat. While I was trying to figure out how to add the hat, I noticed Farm Quest Challenges had a bear challenge and, in one of photos, my son was reading from a Christmas book called Little Cub. What could be more perfect than to add the bear die-cut I found over on Cricut Design Space and give him a Santa hat and a present to hold? Great inspiration from these challenge blogs!
Recipe (all products CTMH unless stated):
Friendship Alphabet Small stamp set
Sparkle & Shine papers
Ruby, Scarlet, Almond, Chocolate, Black & White Daisy cardstock
Ruby, Juniper, Almond, Chocolate & Slate ink
Sienna fineliner marker (iBayam)
Sparkle & Shine Complements chipboard
DE Tags chipboard
Ruby glitter buttons
White Daisy embroidery floss
Grey and white twine (Recollections)
Xmas Red Stickles (Ranger)
Clear shimmer brush
Cricut Design Space: bear using Digital Gems cut file
Cricut You Are Here cartridge: gift
Cricut Artistry cartridge: Santa hat (modified in Design Space)
Pattern: Splitcoast Stampers Sketch15Feb3
Challenges: Double Trouble #143 Christmas in July (Thing 1 = Christmas project + Thing 2 = enter your project at Jingle Belles' Santa's Hat challenge + Thing 3 = include a Santa hat; Farm Quest Challenges #32 Bears; The Crafter's Cafe #299 Christmas in July
Fantastic!!! Isn't that great how you were inspired by one of your photos and able to combine a trifecta of challenges to match/coordinate?!!! And you were even able to use a previous layout sketch that you did for SCS!! Another creative crafty win for you! Thanks for participating at the farm!!! --Becca
ReplyDeleteCheryl, what a great family memory page! So cute how you added the bear as part of your holiday theme that includes Angel's Christmas Story book. Thank you for sharing with us at Double Trouble for our Santa hat theme! -Donna
ReplyDeleteYou always have a nice combination of papers, colors and embellishments that match up with a lot of the colors in your photos. Another beautifu memory sheet you have shared with us at Double Trouble and Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of that layout, Cheryl, and I absolutely adore the Santa Bear! Thanks so much for playing along in our challenge at FarmQuest this fortnight. We hope to see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteNanaConnie DT
what a fun little holiday bear ... so very glad you joined our Santa Hat prompt at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteIt's always such fun to see your designs, Cheryl! Love the cheerful bear with his cap. Thank you for playing along with us at Double Challenge #143. -- Melanie R.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool layout design, love the adorable bear! So happy you could join our Santa Hat fun at Jingle Belles!
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