Fondant Christmas Wedding Cake with Cranberry Red and White Flowers

I have been waiting to post this wedding cake so that I could post it in December. I made this cake for my youngest daughters wedding a couple of years ago. The cake is covered in fondant frosting with design work around the edge of each tier. The cake itself is a marble cake. Chocolate and white cake with raspberry filling. I made the the flower arrangements including the Bridal bouquet, cake decor and bridesmaid bouquets. The wedding was in December with a Christmas theme. I was very pleased with how it turned out. I hope you enjoy!

A CHRISTMAS SONG- TUESDAY MORNING SKETCHES

The sketch challenge over at Tuesday Morning Sketches is a simple one but fun this week. I wasn't sure what I was going to do at first but this is what I finally came up with.
I really love this stamp.
I hope you like my sweet Christmas birds. It is a stamp that I bought a few years ago at Joanns. I used Stampin Up Watercolor crayons, and SU Scallop Round Punch. I also used a Martha Stewart Snowflake punch along with glitter and a Rhinestone. The paper is from The Paper Studio.

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY AND WHIMSIE DOODLE

What a busy week it has been. Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Some of our kids and grandkids were here with us and we had a wonderful time together. It was very hard to go back to work on Monday morning. But, here we are...It is Wednesday again. And another SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is upon us. I am excited about our sponsor this week: "WHIMSIE DOODLE". If you haven't seen their designs, you will want to hop on over to their site. The image that I am using from Whimsie Doodle is called "Snow Angel" I think it is just adorable. Hope you enjoy my take on the sketches this week. We also have a double take. I used the same image for the second card but different sketch.

The supplies for my cards are: Paper from the Paper studio. I did some paper piecing with the scarf. I used Copic Markers: Y15, YR04 and B32. I also used Stampin Up Pastels. The snow angel is accented with Scribbles, sparkle and glitter. The sentiment is from Stampin Up.

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday25 and Inktegrity

Our sponsor this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is: Joni fromINKTEGRITY.
I fell in love with this little train when I saw a Christmas card that Joni made resently. She made the train into a Christmas train. It was so cute. So, I had to try my hand at it too. Here is my creation:






















I used Copic markers.
Y16, R29 and G28. The paper is from The Paper Studio and DCWV.
I used a Stampin UP stamp for the sentiment. The wheels are buttons that I have threaded yarn through the button holes. I made a little wreath to go on the engine. It was made from a Martha Stewert punch. I added Rhinestones to the wreath and the poinesetta. I also used a Martha Stewart Snowflake punch and leaf punch.


























Then, a couple of weeks ago, I won this sweet little mouse from Joni when she had a Blog Hop. Isn't he adorable? His name is Bizzy. He can carry many different items on his tray. Joni has a fun collections of different images that you can have him carry.














I used paper from The Paper Studio. The markers are Copic: R29, G28, YG03, YR65, C3 and RV14. The sentiment is from Stampin Up. I also used a Martha Stewart Tree Punch and Snowflake punch that I have added glitter to. Gold cord for the ribbon.

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Tuesday Morning Sketch

I made this card for the Tuesday Morning Sketch this week. What a fun sketch. I love this sweet little image from PollyCraft Designs. I thought it would be just perfect for this card.









I used Copic markers: B32, E33, R39, R27, YG03 and G24. The paper is from The Paper Studio. I used Rhinestones and glitter to accent the card.

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Spring Flowers-MOJO MONDAY114

I made this card for MOJO MONDAY sketch 114.










I used Paper from DCWV and a image from Stampin Up.
Ialso used Stampin UP ink: YoYo Yellow, Pretty In Pink and Gable Green.

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HUMBLE PIE- ALTERED ITEM

For the
Humble Pie Challenge
this week we were to make an altered item. I have used a shadow box from the Martha Stewert Collection. I love these boxes because you can do so many things with them. They make great gifts for Christmas or birthdays. You can do just about anything with them.

The stamps I have used are Stampin Up: Baroque Mofits,
Time Well Spent and Friendship Bloom the make the floral
design in the shadow box.
The ink is from Stampin Up :
Reding Hood Red and Real Red.
The ribbon is purchased from Hobby Lobby.
(Robert Stanley Collection)
Martha Stewart Lace Sallop Punch and MS collector box.
Rhinestones.














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CHRISTMAS RAINDEER AND CAARDVARKS-Color It

CAARDVARKS have teamed up with The Scrapbook Nook for their latest challenge.
For the challenge at CAARDVARKS, I choose a stamp by Amy Bradley Designs. I purchased this stamp at Hobby Lobby. It is just too cute and I had to have it. The name of the stamp is: "Merry Christmas Sled."
The sentimant is from a SU stamp: Merry Christmas.
The ink is SU: Gable Green Pink Passion, Lovely Lilac and Temping Turquise. I know the colors are pretty untraditional but so is the stamp.
The paper I used is from Stampin Up and DCWV. I also used a Martha Stewart punch.
I used an embossing folder to emboss the pale blue paper and glitter to accent the sentiment.

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 24 AND THE DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

Good morning everyone. I have been MIA for the past week. I left last Wednesday to visit with my sisters and my dad and just got home last night. We really had a wonderful time together again. We got some card making done, sponsors scheduled, of course, shopping, walking and visiting. Judi and I walked in a snow storm and when we got back to the house, we had a pocket full of snow in our pockets as big as a snowball.

After helping Arlana with her Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog,
I have a whole new appreciation for all her hard work in keep it
up. There are many hours put in to keep things running.
She is doing a wonderful job!! Thank you Arlana. If you haven't
seen her blog stop on over here. You will love the DT work.
They are awesome!!
Now for our sponsor this week: "The Digi Stamp Boutique"
We just love Sally Ann's images. They are just darling.
Sally Ann is offering $15.00 to the winner of the challenge
this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Hope to see you there!













This is "Winter Sophie" I used glitter on the snowflakes
and snow. It is hard to see it in the picture. But it really
made the card come to life. She is such a sweet image.
I used Copic marker: E00, Y15 and RV14. Stampin Up Ink:
Rose Red, Pink Passion, Pretty In Pink, Yoyo Yellow and
Chocolate Chip.
The paper is from The Paper Co. and DCWV Designer Pack.
I accented the card with rhinestones and Ribbon.

























The card below is called "Christmas Robin."
I used paper from The Paper Company and Copic markers:
YG03, E09, E37, RV14, R29, B32 and Black. I also used light blue
Pastels from Stampin Up on both cards. After taking the pictures
for this card, I changed the blue panel. I used my Swiss Dots
embossing folder to accent the blue. I didn't have time to retake
the pics, but it did make a difference.






































I hope you have a wonderful week!
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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 23- Holiday LineUp

This past week has flown by...but we are ready for another Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We really appreciate the support from our followers over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We have 111 followers at present. We would love to see all of you play along with us. As time has gone on, we are getting more sponsors. If you haven't been over to my sister's blog, you will want to hop on over there and check it out. It is a wonderful challenge blog.

Our sketch this week was made on a large card.

I used Stampin Up paper and paper from the Paper Studio called "Vintage Blue Snowflake". The stamp is also from Stampin UP called "Holiday Lineup". I used Silver snowflakes to accent the ribbon. The ink is Stampin Up: Chocolate Chip, Black, Green Galore, Old Olive, Lovely Lilac, Bashful Blue and Real Red. I also used Stampin UP Pastels. The ribbon is from Joanns: Santa's Workbench by Offray.

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Well, I think I am on a roll this week....Just won the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge for last week. If I gambled at all, this would be the time to go out and purchase a ticket. However, I don't.. Thank you everyone!!! I love the prizes!!!


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Boy oh boy...did I score big this week!!! I won the blog hop over at Joni's "Inktegrity"., Two of the Blog Hops-DT blog candy for Humble Pie, " Kim at memoriesinthyme.blogspot.com and Tricia at makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com, and the weeks challenge for Humble Pie. I think it is time to go get a lotto ticket......oh well, that would be where the luck would stop. Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the wonderful comments and the great prizes!!

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Caardvarks Challenge And Humble Pie-Circle Card-BE MERRY

The challenge this week at Caardvarks is to make a circle card. Caaedvarks has teamed up with Clear and Simple Stamps.

It is also a challenge over at
HUMBLE PIE
The have a wonderful challenge blog with great ideas each week. You will want to hop on over there and check things out.

I have used an image from pollycraftdesigns.blogspot.com
She has some wonderful free images.
The ink is from Copic markers: YG03, E04 and R29.
I used glitter on the snowflakes.
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AUTUMN DAYS- Sweet Sketch Wedneday 22

Our sponsor this week at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is from one of our own Design Team members. Teri over at Delicious Doodles .
Teri has some wonderful images for sale. You will want to head on over and check it out!
I have used two of her images below. The little Kitten in the Christmas Stocking and the Angel.

The third card is the original card that I made for Sweet Sketch Wednesday.



















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Supplies: Teri's digi from Delicious Doodles
Paper: Karen Foster Designs
Ink: Copic: R27, R29, Y15 and Y17
SU: Pastels
Ribbon and digital sentiment


















Supplies for Kitten:
Teri's Digi Kitten in the Christmas Stocking
Paper: The Paper Studio and Stampin Up
SU: Pastels
Ink: Copic: E37, E09, YG03 and R27
Ribbon and Brad. Digital Sentiment

The image below is from Stampin Up: Autumn Days.

Supplies:
Paper: DCWV-Mat Stack and Prove Craft.
Ink: SU-Dusty Durango and Old Olive
Stamps: SU- Warm Words and Autumn Days
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TUESDAY MORNING SKETCH-Wishing You a Merry Christmas

This weeks sketch over at Tuesday Morning Sketches was a really fun sketch. It is done with circles all around the card in some form or other. You will want to stop on over and join in the fun.














Supplies:
Paper: The Paper Studio
Image: Pollycraftsdesigns.blogspot.com (free)
Copics: R27, E00, E37, E33, BV04, YG03 and G24
Ribbon
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AN OLD FASHION CHRISTMAS-MOJO MONDAY111

It is contest time over at MOJO MONDAY What a fun sketch this week.
I really enjoyed doing this one. I found a really fun "free image" at
Pollycraftdesigns.blogspot.com. "Santa" Isn't he fun?
I used Copic ink: R29, C1, E37, B32, E33, YR65, Y17, R27, and YG03.
The paper is from Karen Foster Designs. The emblishments are pearls and ribbon.

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We had so much fun with our family and friends last night. We had Flo stop by to see us...Oh my...what a surprise that was.

Then Buz Light Year just couldn't make through the night. Isn't he cute. This is my son and grandson.

Then we had our favorite pirate stop by to see us.

"Our Daugther-in-law

and

grand

daughter".
She is eyeing some little lumpy spiders that I tried to make. Didn't quit turn out like Bakerella's Oh well, it is the thought that counts...the kids loved them.

I can't forget dracula.. We hope you all had a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Merry Christmas- Humble Pie Challenge

This is my first time playing along with the
Humble Pie Bakers. They have a great
blog with lots of fun ideas. You will want to check it out.
I have used this image before but thought it would be perfect for this sketch.
Recipe:
Paper: Karen Foster Designs
Ink: Stampin Up- Almost Amethyst, Riding Hood Red,
Pretty In Pink and Gable Green.
SU: Pastels: flesh Accented with Rhinestones and Ribbon










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MOJOMONDAY110 CHRISTMAS NOEL

I really had a fun time making this card for MOJO MONDAY
I decided to make a Christmas card. I used glitter on Dasher. I hope you enjoy my creation today! And, I am wishing all of you a Happy Halloween this weekend!
Supplies:
Stamp: Stampin Up-Dasher
Paper: Karen Foster Designs
Ink: Stampin Up- Riding Hood Red and Crushed Curry
Glitter and Ribbon
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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 21 Color Challenge And a DOUBLETAKE --HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

I have really had a week at work...Our computers have been down for two days and I still have to get the work done. So, I have been doing a marathon this afternoon and evening when my boss finally got things up and running again.

Of course, that means working tonight as well. It is 9 PM and I finally made the grade. The one thing that is good about it is that I am able to access my work computer at home. So, I don't have to stay at the office all night.

Anyway, woooh....now I can work on my post for Wednesday.

DOULBE TAKE FOR THIS WEEKS SKETCH

My first card is a Double Take for this weeks sketch at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.
I did not use the the color challenge to do this sketch,

but I did for my second card.

I want to Introduce Josh, from Mulberry Station Designs.
I am just getting started designing digi's and this is one

of my first designs. I hope you like this little guy.

I had fun sketching him. Hopefully, there will be more to come.

Supplies:

Image: Mulberry Station Designs

Paper: Stampin Up- Pumpken Pie, K & Company- Designer Pack and

Provo Craft.
Ink: Copics- E33, G28, YG03, E00 and YR65. Stampin Up: Pretty and Pink, Blossom Blush, YoYo Yellow and Really Rust.

Below is my original sketch for Sweet Sketch Wednesday and

COLOR CHALLENGE 21 FOR SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, So Saffron and Old Olive.

Supplies:
Ink: SU: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, So Safrron and Old Olive
Paper: SU So Saffron, K & Company- Designer pack
Stamp: SU Warm Words and Fifth Avenue Floral

I hope you enjoy my cards this week. And please stop on over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We would love to have you join in the fun. See you soon!
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