Sunday, December 1, 2013

Christmas Martinis

First, I want to apologize for being MIA for a couple weeks. We had a death in the family and needed to take time to be with family. Husband's grandmother, GG, was a wonderful grandmother. I was probably as close to her as you can get to a spouse's grandparent. She will be sorely missed.

I wanted to make some sympathy cards for my family but I kept thinking that GG would want some bright and festive colors. And so my "sympathy" cards turned into holiday cards. I can't complain; I think she would absolutely love these. :)




My first card is becoming one of my favorites. The image is from Tiddly Inks. I LOVE how versatile this cutie pie is. She can be shopping, going to a birthday party, or heading to family Christmas. I colored her with my Copic markers after stamping the image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes set. The yellow embroidery thread is from Terri's stash (my mom's best friend that passed away...she left ALL of her stamping stuff to my mom) and I looped it over four times to create a thick bow. Green Galore paper shadow and Real Red cardstock base embossed with my Snowflake Cuttlebug folder finished off the card. I added Stickles (Turquoise, Purple, Yellow, Green) to the bows, inside and out. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:



This image is from Whimsie Doodles; isn't it the CUTEST!?!?! I colored my pup up with Prismacolor pencils and die cut him with one of my Nestabilities Circles. I popped up the cone and head with Stampin' Up dimensionals and added the whole thing to a Real Red layer and Whisper White cardstock base. I REALLY wanted to cover the cone in glossy accents but I am afraid it would curl up and ruin my pup. I haven't finished the inside yet because I'm stilling thinking about who this card is going to. :)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
As You Like It #16 - Favorite Digi (Whimsie Doodles because they are adorable!)

Thanks for looking! Hope this finds you happy and healthy. 
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29 comments:

  1. NGCARDS12/01/2013 04:05:00 PM

    This is a wonderful creation! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations! xxx

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  2. Sandy12/01/2013 04:19:00 PM

    First I want to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family.
    Your card is adorable, fun and bright! So cheerful! Thank you for participating with us this week at PTT. Good Luck! - Sandy, DT Member

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  3. Mary-Anne V12/01/2013 06:33:00 PM

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope the days get better for your family as you remember all the happy memories. I just love your cards...I just bought the same Tiddly inks image. BTW what white card stock do you used to colour with alcohol markers. I am just starting out with Spectrum noir markers and I could use all the help I can get. jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com.

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  4. Sarah Gough12/02/2013 01:42:00 AM

    So sorry to read of your loss. Your pup card is adorable! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

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  5. sandie12/02/2013 04:57:00 AM

    so sorry you have had a hard time.
    Great colouring on both cards and full of fun. Thanks for joining us at ATSM and ATCAS

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  6. Chitra Nair12/02/2013 11:03:00 AM

    Sorry to hear about your loss.
    Love your CAS cards, they are beautiful... Thanks for sharing it with us at PTT...

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  7. Lisa Mensing12/02/2013 02:41:00 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss.
    Your cards are gorgeous. Love the thick bow. Thank you for joining us at Party Time Tuesdays.

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  8. ~amy~12/02/2013 08:49:00 PM

    Sorry about your loss....your cards are great! Love your take on the Seize the Sketch challenge. It cracks me up!

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  9. Bonnie12/03/2013 10:14:00 AM

    What a wonderful tribute to your GG! And what a wonderful way to remember her with these bright, vibrant colors! And the puppy is adorable, poor thing! So glad you shared these at ATCAS!

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  10. Donna K 12/03/2013 11:45:00 AM

    Adorable cards…from the sounds of it your GG was a special lady and it's wonderful that she inspires you in such a happy way. Thanks for sharing your project with us at SweetStamps.com this week starts a new challenge so drop by with your red & green creation and join us!

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  11. Alli Devine12/03/2013 12:43:00 PM

    Loving the doggy card. Really made me smile Thanks for joining our cute critters challenge at Fab n Funky
    Alli D x

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  12. Rach8312/03/2013 01:20:00 PM

    Two great cards and your martini card is perfect for our cute critters challenge this week. I love that sentiment!

    So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope crafting can keep your spirits up. Your cards would certainly bring holiday cheer.

    Thanks for playing along at Fab'n'Funky Challenges.

    Rachel x

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  13. Leigh Penner12/03/2013 04:19:00 PM

    So sweet! Great take on the sketch!

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  14. Darnell12/03/2013 08:08:00 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about GG's death, Alycia. It sounds like she was well loved and will be missed and that's all any of us want in the end. I came over because your cone-head dog card in the ATCAS gallery stands out a mile. I think it is SO adorable and a winner in my book. We've had many dogs and at one time or another they all wore the "cone of shame," and we always laugh thinking about it. Good memories. I think it would be perfect to send to someone going through a bad time or who generally needs a 'cheer up' card! I love your Tiddly, too, in those bright colors!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. Rose12/03/2013 08:52:00 PM

    so sorry for your loss.
    fantastic cards :) Thanks for joining us on Seize the Sketch!!

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  16. Danielle Vincent12/03/2013 11:16:00 PM

    Very sorry for your family's loss of a treasured and loved Grandma. I like how you made your colorful card a testament to what she would have like - I'll bet she was a fun person. Thanks so much for joining us this week at ATS&M. I LOVE the bow and the bright cheery colors of your card.

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  17. Helen J12/04/2013 01:06:00 PM

    Really love the cute dog card, the colouring is superb.

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  18. Anonymous12/04/2013 05:04:00 PM

    Love your little Lady, great Christmas card. Thanks for joining the fun at ATSM. Monika

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  19. Anonymous12/04/2013 06:59:00 PM

    What great cards! I especially like the clean look of the second card with the focal circle. Cute pairing of the image and sentiment. Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational!
    - Shauna

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  20. Vicki Dutcher12/04/2013 08:56:00 PM

    LOL - Oh my! I am in love with your "coned" dog~ I have those in a house a few times! What a perfect card for get well~! Thanks for joining in at ATCAS!

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  21. Angeline Choo12/05/2013 07:08:00 AM

    Sorry for your loss.. Your cards are beautiful though. I love your coloring!

    Thanks for joining us at Sister Act Card challenge this week.

    -Angeline DT

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  22. Cyndi12/07/2013 04:51:00 AM

    These are both so cute!

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  23. Janette Goodall12/07/2013 05:54:00 AM

    How cute is this card!

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  24. Ang12/07/2013 02:53:00 PM

    Love the dog card, what a fun image. Cracks me up!
    Ang

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  25. Michelle B.12/08/2013 07:11:00 PM

    Beautiful and your coloring is amazing! So glad you joined us at ABC Christmas Challenge!

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  26. Connie MacFarlane12/09/2013 09:47:00 AM

    What a super cute stamp image. Love your CAS card.

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  27. Anonymous12/11/2013 04:59:00 AM

    2 Fabulous cards and LOVE both! Thanks for joining in with our challenge at As You Like It,
    and also great to see you playing ABC Christmas challenge too!
    hugs Samantha :0)

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  28. Darnell12/18/2013 01:40:00 AM

    I knew you would be a winner and you are THE winner at ATCAS, Alycia!! Congratulations and Happy Holiday!! Hugs, Darnell

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    1. Alycia12/18/2013 10:34:00 AM

      THANK YOU!!! I appreciate your sweet words. :) Happy Holidays to you and yours as well.

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