Happy Holiday Creativity

I’m not back from Hawaii yet, but I have done a little thinking about the next Creative Challenge and I figured I didn’t need to wait. Really, the subject matter is obvious, right? We’re heading into one of my favorite times of year, and I hope you like the holidays as well. So from now until December 31, I’d love to see your holiday creations—anything from a Christmas tree ornament or greeting card to home décor or scrapbook page. You name it, if it has to do with the holidays, send it in!

I do hope the holidays are a fabulous time for you. I’m already so excited about everything that is in store. And while it’s an extremely busy time, it’s also a wonderful time to be grateful. I’ll be looking for your Creative Challenge submissions. . .

Comments

[Terri]

Here is my first creation for this year. It is a little box made with the scallop envelope die for the Big Shot. I have candy in it but you can put lots of different things there.

[Terri]

Darn it I forgot the link... http://terrisstampingspot.blogspot.com/2008/11/scallop-envelope-box.html
Sorry!

[Julie Edmonds]

Fun Fun Fun!!! There is going to be LOTS of entries on this challenge..

Here's some Christmas Cards I did for an event: http://www.inkrediblestamping.com/inkredible_stamping_with_/2008/10/a-touch-of-elegance.html

and the bags we handed out to everyone there!

http://www.inkrediblestamping.com/inkredible_stamping_with_/2008/10/fun-friends-and-christmas-cards.html

[Jen Cowart]

I just finished teaching my first Christmas Card Class and have posted my card samples on my site. The link below is for the final sample and the other five card samples follow below it. Jen Cowart
http://www.stampbythelightofthemoon.com/stamp_by_the_light_of_t/2008/11/final-sneak-peek-from-nov-9-christmas-card-class-deer-friends.html

[Yolanda Vasquez]

Christmas is my favorite time of year. This is a project I did for one of my mini camps - I hope you like it. The colors appear a little bit brighter than they really are.
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/yolandavasquez/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=128761&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Sharon Rogers]

Hard narrowing down my favorite cards, but I decided on this one since I live near the ocean and because it was a hit at my Marker Club.

http://stampwithsharonrogers.typepad.com/stamping_in_my_neighborho/2008/11/sandy-claws.html

[Kristina Uppenkamp]

WOW! I am already feeling inspired by the posts for the challenge!! This is going to be a fun one!

I would like to enter my FIRST paper tree! I have been seeing these all over for a very long time, thought it was about time I try one, and I love how it turned out! Can't go wrong with this dsp!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1124100?cat=500&ppuser=135299

Another thing I have been seeing a lot of and wanted to try- a snow globe!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1124091?cat=500&ppuser=135299

[Kristina Uppenkamp]

oh these are my favorite things to make for christmas- I love how they sparkle against the lights on the tree...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1119633?cat=500&ppuser=135299

[Kimberley]

These are some Christmas Cards I designed for a class. They are a little more detailed than the quick & easy style...but not hard at all to make!

http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-card-class-stampin-supplies.html

[Kimberley]

Oh! I also made some really fun and easy Snowman Poop and Reindeer Poop toppers:

http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/2008/10/reindeer-snowman-holiday-toppers.html

[Markey Dwyer]

Here is a set of six variations using "A Cardinal Christmas stamp set

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/markey/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=128628&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=2&url=

Detailed views are posted on 14-19 following through the above link.

Thanks for looking
~Markey

[Gina Vasel]

Here is my first entry, I am just linking to the card. My mom and you are rather similar and this is one of her favorites of my cards. I am really loving the Alpine ribbon originals, it's an inspiring color combination.

Thanks for looking--
Gina

http://ginastamps.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-christmas-card-swap-va-beach.html

This second project is the favorite of my nephew Liam, mostly because chocolate was involved! My brother-in-law was duly impressed with the Decor Elements and I'll be sharing the brochure with him when he comes up for Thanksgiving next week with the rest of the family.

http://ginastamps.blogspot.com/2008/11/treats-for-my-sister.html

[Diane Hover]

I am in a swap using products mostly from the SU Holiday mini catalog. This swap is for Anything But A Card, so I chose to do Christmas tags. I did 6 sets of each today, and like the way they turned out!
here is my link http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-tags.html
I just keep using the Top Note die over and over!

[Amy Kamien]

Well, this is my first post to the challenge. I am pretty excited to share this project. I work really hard and I am looking forward to displaying it in a few short weeks!

Amy

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/amykamien/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=125886&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Jennis Ardern]

A very easy card, the girls I designed it for loved it.

http://jennis-creativeexpressions.blogspot.com/2008/11/its-begining-to-look-lot-like-christmas.html

[Heather Hawkins]

Of course when the Spooky Spider jar was all the rage in October I decided I wanted one for all the holidays, so I also made one with the Jingle all the Way Decor Element. It's already on the table, full of chocolate!!

http://stampinheather.blogspot.com/2008/11/jingle-all-way.html

[Kristina Uppenkamp]

This project I had so much fun with! I knew I wanted to make a carousel, just didnt know how to... so I really had to just wing it! It turned out pretty fun!

http://www.theuppenkamps.com/workweek6.html

[Kristina Uppenkamp]

While I am here Shelli- I also wanted to show you this project using the Large Decor Elements- Jingle all the Way in Real Red. I loved the shadow box that was shown to us at Convention for Thanksgiving... and knew I had to make one for Christmas too! It's really big- the frame is 16 x 20! I can't wait to hang it on my wall!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1137805?cat=500&ppuser=135299

[Stasia Sloma]

Here are two homemade gifts I am making for family and friends. I am looking forward in seeing what everyone creates for this challenge.

http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2008/11/sizzex-snowflake-gift-ideas.html

[Paulette Paulson]

Hi Shelli, I loved your Santa pennant at Convention. Since then I have also seen Rudolph done. My sister Kris and I made them both and then she said "Let's try an Elf". This is what we came up with.
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/paulettepaulson/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=129302&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Krista Blackmore]

Really enjoying everyone's creations!

I have been waiting to show you my Winter Post skaters card. Multiple steps and as I'm doign 80 of these, its taking a while. Hope you enjoy:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kristablackmore/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=129322&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Diana Ball-Seitz]

Thank you everyone for sharing. It is hard to show a shaker card in photos, but that is what the snowglobe area is. Love this set Shelli. Happy Holidays to all! Happy creating too.

http://dianaball-seitz.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/11/winter-post-shaker-card.html

[Jackie Topa]

I love Christmas. I'm making these Singing Reindeer Cards to send out to friends this year.

[Jackie Topa]

Opps I put the link in the wrong spot http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2008/11/singing-reindeer.html

[Lisa Wellman]

I was encouraged to post this for your challenge after posting it on my blog and using it for a swap. I hope you like it as well.

http://lisascorner2008.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-swap-yes-another-one.html

I was so happy with how this card turned out. A great card for including a family photo on the inside pullout. And the "tag" could be used as an ornament - just add a piece of cording through the ribbon on top. Or use as a bookmark for your favorite holiday book or favorite holiday recipe.