Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Anything Goes In January at CCAYR

Welcome to our first challenge for 2013 at Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Goes.  Sure hope your holidays were splendid and you are refreshed and ready for this new year.  We can't wait to see what inspiration you will create for our challenges and wish you the best of luck.  Our wonderful new team has some really tasty eye candy for you so I hope you will stop by their blogs and let each one know how special they are.

Wanted to start out the new year with something I had not tried so I chose to make my first shaker card with Li'l Montana's Christmas Print by Elisabeth Bell from Whimsy Stamps.  I know I'm behind in techniques but I'm getting there.....lol
  • K & Co designed by Elizabeth Brown
  • Dies - Marianne LR0135 (icicles) and Spellbinders Labels 1
  • Green German Glass
  • Gems from stash
  • Stardust Stickles
Challenges I am Entering:
Whimsy Stamps - Anything Goes as Long as it's Festive
Marianne's Design Divas - Winter or Christmas Themed Creations
Christmas Card Challenge #6 - Rip It, Sand It, Tear It
Be sure to stop by the CCAYR blog for some gorgeous inspiration by our 2013 team and meet our new team mates.  They are really starting off the year with some beautifully creations!

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I sure hope to see you again soon.
"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Please scroll down to see the Elphine House DT Post and challenge.

21 comments:

Sandy Trefger said...

Love that this is a shaker card and the icicles are wonderful!
~sandy
visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

Patti P. said...

Beautiful Carol, I tried a shaker once and it didn't come out too well...keep meaning to try again. Looks like yours went very well. Love this image and your coloring. Hope you are well.
hugs....

Tracey said...

This is beautiful Carol, I love the sparkle :)
Hugs
Tracey
xx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

What a gorgeous shaker card Carol - the scene is beautiful, and the frosty icicles are a perfect finishing touch.

I do hope you are well Carol, and I wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2013.

Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Chrissy said...

What a little sweetie Carol. love the image and gorgeous colouring and love the sparkle with the icicles..so pretty.

Luv CHRISSYxx

sue w. said...

Hi Carol, Your shaker card is fab and what a sweet image. Love the colours.
Hugs Sue W.

A Consuming Passion said...

What a Wonderful card Carol! Lovely colouring as always.....Happy New Year~

Hazel said...

I love the festive scene you've creative - super card - thanks for entering my CHNC challenge 106 - you could also enter this into my new CHNC challenge extra for January - I'd love to see it there too. X

NanaConnie said...

Ooo, what fabulous glittery icicles, Carol! So striking on the red/green color combo. Loving this one.

Carole said...

Awesome card Carol, love how you have the icicles hanging down, so real looking. Wonderful work my friend.
Carole xox

Pat said...

Beautiful card Carol with such a lovely image, great colours.

Pat xx

Jacqueline Smith said...

Fabulous card, love the images and the icicles too!

Jacqueline Smith said...

I forgot to add Thanks for playing with Whimsy Stamps!

Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous card, and not a sign of Santa too :) Love the icicles and the background paper is very pretty. Elizabeth xx

Tracey said...

This is beautiful Carol, I love the rich colours :)
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Gail said...

Outstanding shaker card. I love the image and your coloring is absolutely wonderful. --Gail

Unknown said...

G'day Carol, Boy oh boy girl have I had a wonderful time catching up with your blog. Each card that I viewed blew me away with something that I've not seen before. The green glitter used in your shaker card using the very cute image from Elizabeth Bell. - Stunning! The very pretty 'Fairy Faye Make a Wish', the square doilies and your clouds technique - Fabulaous! (Yes, I'm so glad that Christmas is over for another year and I like your goal for the year to label your posts this year. I might have to oink that one to use myself.) The flower soft looks amazing on your 'Danny Boy Jingle Bells' card and I do like your sparkles on the reindeer and snowflakes.
Your colouring just gets better and better (if that possible) and I can see that you have built up a lovely selections of copics.
I hope that all is well in your neck of the woods. I am well in health and doing my best to survive this heat wave that we are having.
Lots of Love and Friendship
Vickie
*Laughs* oops got carried away with the comment.

Elise said...

Oh gosh, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! Love the colors!!!

Big Hugs,
Elise

Eulanda said...

WOW! OMG! Your coloring is absolutely gorgeous!! Those courses are paying off hey? Impressive!! Hugs!

Marjorie said...

Beautiful card Carol, love your shaker card, good on you trying something new.. I also tend to stick to what I know!!
Hope this year is good to you hun...
Big hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Anonymous said...

My goodness what an amazing card Carol. Love everything about it - I must try to do this. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Amelia x