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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

White on White Challenge


Welcome back to a new challenge here at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge, a big thank you to those of you who entered our  challenge, there were so many lovely entries, we all enjoyed looking at your fabulous projects and hope you will join us again for our new challenge. 

I am sorry to say that we have to say goodbye to Holly Jolly Elf  Paige. We are going to miss Paige's beautiful art work and lovely posts. We wish her all the best and hope to see her back again when time allows it. 

We would also like to welcome Bianca, who is going to be a Guest Designer for us until the end of the year. Thanks Bianca.




Judy 


 



Julie 


Meighan 


 


  




To check out the designers click on their names to visit their blogs
Now it is your turn, we look forward to visiting  your blogs.

















Monday, October 28, 2013

Christmas Thank You Top Picks

SO Many fantastic choices this week, thanks to all who played along!



This week I have chosen this adorable "Thank SNOW Much!" card by Fabiola! I LOVE the saying, and the little carolers are just adorable. I love how she has them colored....and the dies, ribbon,
 and button are the perfect finish! 
Thanks for joining us again this week, Fabiola!

Julie


My choice for top pick this week is this beautiful Christmas thank you card in non traditional Christmas colours of purple and white.  What wonderful interesting details in the card. Lots of sparkle and bling.  Thank you for joining us this week and I hope to see your beautiful art work again soon.
Judy

I've also chosen this beautiful card, as I love the winter scene, the beautiful snowflakes and other embellishments. Great card. Thanks for playing along hope to see you again soon. 
Cindy



A stunning card inside and out Darlene.
Love the image and wonderful colouring.
A great sentiment and thank you on the inside. I am sure this card will be well received this Christmas.
Many thanks for joining us this week and we hope to see you again soon.
Meighan


Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Christmas Thank You

Happy Tuesday! We are beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Eastern Iowa today - there is snow in the forecast all day and again tomorrow! OY!
This week we'd like to see everyone make a Christmas Thank You. ( Mine will go to my boss for my BONUS...LOL...I hope)
Here are the FABULOUS creations done by the Holly Jolly Elves-








Monday, October 21, 2013

Top Picks - Inspired by a Christmas Carol


Thank you to everyone who entered our inspired by a Christmas Carol Challenge last week.

We thought all your entries were wonderful and inspiring!



Below is the Design Teams Top Pick.




My choice for top pick this week is Jane's Christmas card.  Jane was inspired by the Christmas Carol  "In the Bleak Midwinter".  It is such a beautiful carol that I went on Youtube to listen to it or the first time this year.  The card is as pretty as the song and she gave step by step instructions on how she created it.  Lovely art work Jane.  Hope to see you back here again soon.
Judy



Sarah



I have chosen Sarah's card for my top pick this week.
Sarah I love the layout of your card and the wonderful image you have used.
This is a perfect Christmas card.
Thanks for sharing with us this week and we hope to see you again soon.
Meighan











Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Inspired by A Christmas Carol

Hi everyone, sorry for the late post.

This week we are asking you to create a Christmas project which is inspired by

a Christmas Carol.

To see what inspired the Design Team have a look at their creations below and their blogs for more details.





















Have fun with the challenge!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Winner and Top Pick - Stars and Stripes

Dana

I have chosen Dana's card as the winner and top pick for the Stars and Stripes Challenge. The simple layout and the idea of using stars to make the tree, and the striped paper behind was a perfect project for our challenge. Thanks for playing along and hope you will join us again soon, for another challenge. 
Cindy

Please email Julie at julie_temple61@yahoo.com to claim your prize




My choice for top pick for this week is Barbara's snowman.  I like how she used the stars and stripe theme and the cute image she used for the card.  Great Christmas card Barbara.  Hope you will be back to play with us again soon.  Judy


Joyce





Lindyloo




My top pick for this week is Lindyloo's sweet card in red and white.  The fun background stripes remind me of peppermint candy.  The image is so cute too.  Thanks for sharing your adorable card with us this week!
Paige

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Stars and Stripes

Welcome back to a new challenge here at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge, a big thank you to those of you who entered our  No Patterned Paper challenge, there were so many lovely entries, we all enjoyed looking at your fabulous projects and hope you will join us again for our new challenge.




Our theme for you this week is 

Stars and Stripes



Our sponsor this time is Bugaboo



Here is a little information on Bugaboo's History:
As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge,Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of paper crafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was three years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing! From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects. Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week!
If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.


Here are the cards from our lovely designers























to check out the designers click on their names to visit their blogs
Now it is your turn, we look forward to visiting  your blogs.