Wednesday, December 30, 2009

The FIRST ABC Christmas Challenge :-)

Oohh isn't this exciting !! I have been asked to be GD on THE FIRST ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE :-)

The theme this week is ,,, can ya guess ????

A for Angels :-) With the additional request to use a charm and/or beads on your creation :-)

The Challenge is being sponsored by Charm Supplies so for a chance to win some lovely charms just join in !! :-)

For my card I really wanted to use one of my new Magnolia stamps that I pre ordered :-) I do think Edwin is often overlooked ,,, maybe that is why he looks so miserable !!! :-) ha ha, not looking very 'Merry Christmas' is he !!!! :-)



I coloured Edwin with copics and decoupaged him onto his piano :-) The papers are My Minds Eye and the sentiment is from a Hero Arts set. The ribbon and charm are from my stash :-) I also used some stickles and a few Basic grey gems to sparkle it up a bit :-)



I don't know why, I have tried several times to get some decent photo's but they're all looking 'blue' ,, maybe to refelct his mood ,,, :-) I will try to adjust the settings on my camera and get better piccy's later :-)

The DT have made some fabulous creations for your inspiration ,,, so pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge blog to see them :-)
I will be doing the random draw thingy later to see who won the Tilda stamp from the Hop so pop back later to see if you were lucky ! :-) A list of winners will be published on the Challenge Blog later today ;-)

This is a fortnightly challenge ,, so you have 2 whole weeks to enter !! I am determined to get better organised for next Christmas so I will be definitely joining in this one ,,, and the other Christmas challenges over the coming year :-) I have even bought a nice Christmas box to put them in !! :-)

We are requesting that you turn off the word verification option on your blog,,, some of you may not even realise it is switched on as it is set to 'ON' by default ! It takes us sooo much more time to leave comments and it is so unnecessary. You can use the owner approval option instead to screen your comments :-)
Thank You for your co-operation :-)

Happy New Year to you all :-) x x


15 comments:

Cathy said...

Fabulous card Lols ... and Edwin looks fab ... if a little miserable!!! But the sparkle should brighten him up!!
So how you finding your kit?
Hugs
Cathy xx

LilyPuss Cards said...

Fab card hun...I think Edwin look just fine....lol..
hugs
Jan....xx

ribenaruby said...

Super gorgeous, love Edwin placed on the piano and stool. Hoping to join in the challenge soon!

Ali Watson said...

Fab card Lols, EDwin is adorable loving this card. Have a super day.

Margreet said...

Stunning card Lorraine.......love Edwin on his piano!
xxx Margreet

Loz said...

he's cute! I must play along with this new challenge blog... love making Xmas cards, just leave it to the last minute all the time!!

KraftyKoolKat said...

He is lovely Lorraine. It is good to see a man can be an angel at times!!! It doesn't happen very often. Lol!!! Cathy xxxx

Helen said...

Gorgeous card Lorraine! I love those MME papers...and the embossing looks fab!
Helen x

Sue said...

Ho Hun
gorgeous card hun luv the embossed back ground, got me joey commin today can't wait to see her, not got back into me craftin yet!! Happy New Year hun,sue.x

Anonymous said...

Lorraine, this is so stunning!! LOVE your whole layout and your coloring is wonderful!! Adorable creation hun!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to seeing more of your creations in the New Year!! HUGS

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Lorraine,i love your image.

Hugs Riet.xx

Anonymous said...

Well you know I already told you that I love your card and to make sure you put it some where safe to send me for next year! Edwin s sooo cute! we are all off to a good start on our 2010 card pile!
on of many I hope!

Thanks for all your help and support getting our new blog up and running! its gonna be great!
Samantha :0)

Susie Sugar said...

Lovely Card Lorraine I have started my entry but not had a chance to finish yet
Happy new year
Hugs Susie xx

Mary Lou said...

Hi Lorraine~~ Edwin just has to cheer up after being inked :) Adorable card and I love these new images!! Thanks for the word verification detail~~going to get right on that matter--I am not as savvy so I do appreciate the details!!!
Blessings
Mary Lou

Sue from Oregon said...

Love the music theme on this cute card...the cb music folder was a great touch!