Saturday, December 15, 2012

S & S 12 Days of Creepmas Day 8, MAWT, WW Reminder, DICC, & Forever Friends

I have spent the last 24 hours or so consumed by the horrific events that took place in Newtown, Connecticut yesterday. I cannot imagine what that community is going through right now, and my heart just breaks for them all.  I tried to wrap Christmas gifts last night, but I just kept thinking about the parents who lost their little ones yesterday, and my heart wasn't in it at all.  I keep saying "why?" but the "why" doesn't even matter, does it? 

 The best thing we can all do at a time like this is to love and support each other.  Tell the people you love what they mean to you.  Hug your children a little tighter, and be a little more patient with them.  For that matter, be patient with strangers - remember that you just never know what someone might be going through.  Peace & love to you all.
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I have a lot to share with you today, so get comfy!

First - it's Day 8 at Smeared & Smudged 12 Days of Creepmas!  You should have arrived here from Monique's blog - I have the blog roll over on my sidebar if you get lost.
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Here is my offering for today, which I'm also entering into the Moving Along with the Times Challenge - Funny Christmas Cards:

I used a coloring image that I found by Jade Dragonne on deviantART, colored with a mix of pencils/mineral spirits and markers.  "Bah Humbug" stamps are from Just Wordz.  Now head on over to the Incredible Ike!  Happy Hopping!
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Next up - we have a reminder post for you at:

I used the Toadstool House from Digital Delights by Louby Loo, colored with Prismacolor markers, pencils & mineral spirits.  DP is from My Mind's Eye, I tied some twine around it and tied a fairy charm on, added the text with my Dynamo Caption Maker.
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And last for today - we have a new itinerary challenge for you at:


1. Winter Holiday
2. Silver and Gold
3. Magical Creatures
4. Glitter
5. 3 or more patterend papers
6. Handmade Embellishment
7. Make it a Gift
8. Chalk
9. Bells
10. Non-Craft Item
Our sponsor this time is Stitchy Bear Stamps - here's my creation using #'s 1, 3, 4, and 5:

I used Santa's Workshop, colored with Prismacolor markers, Prismacolor pencils and mineral spirits.  Dazzling Diamonds glitter is from SU!  Buttons and DP are from my stash - sentiment is from my Dynamo Caption Maker. I am also entering this one into the:  

Forever Friends Challenge: Christmas

Have a good weekend, my friends.  Peace.

18 comments:

  1. wow amazing cards jenn, love the burning christmas tree made me laugh
    and such lovley details and colors on them

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  2. Oh love all the creations especially the Fairy house its brilliant. I too just keep thinking of the familys in Newtown. Its so shocking. Thanks for playing on MAWTT this week, Hazelxox

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  3. You always have the neatest creations on your blog! So fun. Love that first image....so funny!

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  4. Three great creations...love them all! Our hearts all go out to the families in Newtown...thank you for sharing the address.

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  5. Oh this is a fab card Jenn! I've had a couple of xmas trees that I've felt like doing that to them!!! LOL when the branches fall off and lights fuse!! etc.
    Love your Fairy House atc… it's a fab layout and design! and love Santa's Workshop.. you've coloured it beautifully! :-)
    it really is dreadful about Newtown… I find it hard to watch or read about… it's just beyond belief… we definitely need more love in the world!
    Thanks for joining us at MAWTT
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  6. Thank you so much for sharing on such a hard emotional day in our country. your art is fabulous..I have to tell you though the elf in the work shop is my favorite.
    hugs
    susan s.

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  7. I don't know how you churn out so much fabulous work, but I love your ATC's and the creations!

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  8. so fun :) wreck the holidays ;)great job

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  9. Jenn always such a great range of "goodies" to look at!! Love that you always find such great images to use too!! Wonderful!!!

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  10. So many fun projects! I love the burning of the Christmas tree - did she wait till after the holidays or get fed up with it before hand? :)
    Sweet ATC and cute Santa's workshop card.

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  11. Amazing assortment of projects, Jenn! You sure seem to be finding some fun coloring pages. I'm about to blast my tree right about now. I'ts not cooperating in the least. love your fairy house and the little elf is too cute. Better get some more decorating done or I won't be playing in any more challenges. xxD

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  12. OMGoodness, Jenn, I love all three of them! You used such fun images & each card is so unique! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  13. Oh so beautiful is your card great layout too and thank you for joining in our challenge over at Forever Friends Christmas card Challenge good luck and hope to see you next time DT Member Sandra H xx

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  14. What a great card! Thank you for joining us at Forever Friends, good luck! Hugs Rachel

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  15. Fabulous creations - I think taking the chainsaw to the tree is how I usually feel LoL xxxx

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  16. Ooh! I love all of these! Beautiful work!

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  17. what a fabulous card - Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week
    Lisa x

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  18. Great card! Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends.

    Karen

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