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Monday, 25 July 2011

Ho Ho Ho! Xmas fun over at the Pollycrafts Monday challenge!

(Please scroll down for my Make It Monday DT post!)


It's Pollycrafts Monday and this week is a very special challenge as we are also showcasing the new Christmas release! And of course the challenge this week just has to be...

HO HO HO, Christmas in July!

Let me introduce you to one of the uber cuties!  This is Sweet Chester...

 
 


And you can see why he's called this - I love this little guy!!!  And I hope I get a super huge candy stick for Xmas to hang my stocking on this year too!  You can see more inspiration of the rest of the Christmas collection over on the challenge blog here - they will get you in the Christmas for sure!


This week we are being sponsored by Crafty Emma's Store and the prize is a £10 voucher to spend in store (p&p not included) - so get your entries in asap!





I am entering this card into the following challenges:






Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, DCWV glitter cardstock (white snowflakes), October Afternoon Very Merry papers
Stamps: Sweet Chester
Mediums: Copics, Viva Decor White Opaque gloss gel pen (from Quixotic Paperie here), Sakura medium white gel pen
Accents: none
Tools: Corner Chomper, Martha Stewart snowflake border punch, Woodware snowflake punches, Nestabilities dies
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35 comments:

  1. Unknown25 July 2011 at 08:14

    Ohhh Chester is a cutie!! and I am loving those papers!! Vey scrummy xx

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  2. Chrissy25 July 2011 at 08:51

    Cute little Chester, he is so cute Mary J, just adorable...love the papers...I think I would like the gingerbread man more than the candy cane...but I'd take both...I'm not picky.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Nic aka The Sticky Elf25 July 2011 at 08:52

    Super cute image Mary. Love this card, really getting me in the mood to make some Christmas cards.
    Nxxx

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  4. debby400025 July 2011 at 09:59

    Wonderful card Mary, love the image and papers.
    luv
    Debby

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  5. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä25 July 2011 at 09:59

    Cute image and such sweet dps. I love the punched snowflakes.

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  6. .:♥Marit Pettinga-Meijer♥:.25 July 2011 at 10:44

    This card is just amazing!!! You have me singing jingle bells because of it... both my kids are looking funny at me righ now!!!
    Hugs, Marit.
    ..:: xXX ::..

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  7. SARA25 July 2011 at 10:48

    cute card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love !!!!! beautiful card Mary!!!! a presto :)

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  8. Jane25 July 2011 at 10:54

    Very cute image - love the snowflakes.

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  9. Amanda R25 July 2011 at 11:03

    Adorable Mary! Love the papers and the snowflakes!

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  10. Pami25 July 2011 at 11:03

    Super cute honey, Love the papers, they are perfect! Hope you had a great weekend. Pami x

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  11. heidy25 July 2011 at 12:02

    Oh he's so cute Mary J!
    Hugs Heidy

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  12. Liz McGuire,25 July 2011 at 12:56

    This is totally adorable, love it,

    Liz x

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  13. Nana Diana25 July 2011 at 13:56

    Hi Mary, how are you? We don't seem to have connected for a while, life does get so crazy sometimes. Actually I have just had an old school pal from Cornwall staying with me, good times!!

    I love your card, so adorable, the image is so cute and I love the sketch. Now I have to go back and check on all your creations I have missed!! Miss you,
    Diana

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  14. cebelica25 July 2011 at 15:54

    Oh, how sweet! A perfect Christmas card! I love the papers you used and the image is just too cute. I should start making some more Christmas cards again too. Hugs!

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  15. Lisa Jane25 July 2011 at 17:16

    oh lol.. he is cheeky!Love the snowflake border
    Lisa x

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  16. Vicky25 July 2011 at 19:40

    Wow Mary...what a cutie hun and gorgeous dp's too....I love it..!

    have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

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  17. Lisa Jane25 July 2011 at 19:51

    oops ..sack me ... i forgot to say thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week
    Lisa x

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  18. Nikbee25 July 2011 at 21:09

    A fab card. I love the gingerbread man paper and Chester is so cute.
    Nikki x

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  19. Pami25 July 2011 at 21:17

    Me again, I should get the sack as well! Should have said thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week! Pami x

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  20. coops25 July 2011 at 21:33

    aw stunning card mary.love the image, hes so darn cute and fabulous colours and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  21. Kathleen25 July 2011 at 21:52

    Brilliant card Mary, really cute image and a fab take on the sketch.

    Kath x

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  22. Delphine25 July 2011 at 22:11

    Super cute card, Mary J! He is adorable and I love your papers and design! Hugs Delphine xx

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  23. Faye25 July 2011 at 22:21

    You are a bad girl. You keep making me buy border punches - stop it! Faberoony card Hun. xxx

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  24. Joey25 July 2011 at 22:33

    Mary J this is stunning, I love love the layout and gorgeous colourwork. Joey xx

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  25. Sally25 July 2011 at 22:51

    Great card Love that cute image. I can just see that Holly! Thanks for playing along at Winter Wonderland this week.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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  26. Unknown26 July 2011 at 05:46

    This is gorgeous, what a fantastic card, and awww I just love Chester, adorable xxx

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  27. Hazel (Didos)26 July 2011 at 16:56

    Hee hee thats so cute, Love the Monkey,thanks for playing along on MAWTT this week, Hazelxox

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  28. Cazza26 July 2011 at 18:23

    Fab DP's and layout hon, you've coloured Chester perfectly - he's sooooo cuuuuute!!
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  29. Suzi Mac26 July 2011 at 20:53

    Fabulous Christmas card, it's perfect for our challenge over at Winter Wonderland. Thank you for joining us this week.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  30. Michelle26 July 2011 at 22:05

    Hi Mary J

    I'm loving this gorgeous Christmas card, that little guy is just so adorable.

    Michelle :o)

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  31. DesignerDiva27 July 2011 at 01:26

    Love this little guy Mary he's certainly cute and cuddley! Fab card again

    Thanks for sharing it with us at MAWTT this week and good luck

    Hugs Laurie x

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  32. Sandy27 July 2011 at 09:46

    Cute Christmas monkey! I like the layout and those fab red and white snowflakes,
    Sandy

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  33. Bettina L.28 July 2011 at 19:27

    Wow this is a fabolous christmas card. I just love the colours and the design. Thanks for playing at Totally Gorjuss this week and good luck. Bettina

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  34. Lynne Armstrong29 July 2011 at 09:03

    Awwww...Chester is such a cutie :) Gorgeous card Mary J. I really must get onto my Chrissy cards!! I can see me doing them in a big rush just before they need to go out.
    Hugs xx
    PS Sorry for not taking you on holiday lol We had a great time :)

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  35. Laila31 July 2011 at 14:47

    Aww, this monkey is so sweet, with his gigantic cane...
    Hugs Laila

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x