Three Wise Men from the East...

The Magi are popularly referred to as wise men and kings. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Magi found Jesus by 'following' a star, which thus traditionally became known as the Star of Bethlehem.

On finding him, they gave him three symbolic gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. Warned in a dream that Judean king Herod intended to kill the child, they decided to return home by a different route. This prompted Herod to resort to killing all the young children in Bethlehem, an act called the Massacre of the Innocents, in an attempt to eliminate a rival heir to his throne. Jesus and his family had, however, escaped to Egypt beforehand. After these events they passed into obscurity. The story of the nativity in Matthew glorifies Jesus, likens him to Moses, and shows his life as fulfilling prophecy.

So, for this challenge, I thought it would be good to make it into an ornament for the tree instead of the usual card. :0) I know, it's kind of BIG but it looks great!

It was kind of tricky. I used a Lead Sticker and slowly cut the insides one at a time to show the different colours. But the end results are always satisfying despite the challenge!

Stickers which work like Stained Glass.

Slowly cut piece by piece.

Add different coloured papers as you go along.

1st Stage complete!

Now, for the embellishing. :)

Use a silver wire to curl the hanger.

This Tag will be entered into:
Winter Wonderland - While Shepherds Watched or We Three Kings

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Contemporary colour combo

ABC Christmas Challenge - V for Vibrant Colours 

Sparkles Christmas Card Challenge - 2012 Christmas Card Challenge Week #49

Just Keep On Creating
So have an awesome day! Hope you enjoyed your visit here.


Have a Blessed week! *hugs*

A lil something different Christmas Card

I popped by Card making and Papercraft today to check on what's new and any interesting challenges going on and  was excited to one interesting challenge : Quick Cards trend challenge

What's so interesting about it was  - it was about Scandinavian Christmas. Boy! Surely wish I could someday visit Scandinavia and experience Christmas there! How awesome would that be? :)

Well, I love the simplicity of  their Designs - feels so traditional and yet unique. This is what I came out with -
Enjoy your time here! *hugs*

This card will also be entered into Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge

No Stamp Challenge with Cardmaking and Papercraft

Weekends always seem such a busy time for me :) But I was determine to make something before I meet the new week!

So my entry for this awesome Sunday is a Tea Bag Folding Birthday Card which will be entered into Cardmaking and Papercraft. Its very, very simple and plain (I know) but sometimes, I just love my cards to be just Plain-Janes! Lol.

Anyhow, I do hope you have an awesome weekend and Thank you once again for visiting!
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Tea bag Folding / Punched out flower and hearts. words embossed.

Less Is More - Week 88 Colour

When I came across this site, I was attracted to the theme - SILVER.

Immediately, my mind started wandering. :) Silver bells, Silver Words....Then I thought of making a Wedding Card. Since we use these colours frequently with Wedding Stationeries, Cards, Decorations and so on...

But on the other hand, I am currently on Christmas Mode. And as I was sitting with my thinking cap on, the song Silver bells by Bing Crosby came on. How timely...

So, here's my card! Hope you enjoyed your visit here.

Have a Blessed Weekend! *hugs*

The Christmas Tree is drawn with Glitter Fabric Pen and Blinkies added.

Silver Snowflake sequins dabbed with Glitter Glue

TAW Be Inspired #12

Here's my second card I have made in honour to all the Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors. 

It didnt quite turn out too well. :( Anyhow, have an awesome visit here! Enjoy!

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2012 Christmas Card Challenge Week #45

Ahh... don't you  just love the feeling? It's just 74 days to Christmas. Oh my! And I haven't even got down to doing crafts for gifts!

I have been so taken in on these card challenges, I have yet to set time to make gifts! I wanted to make some gifts for my nieces and nephew this year for Christmas to cut down cost of spending. You know, Christmas is the time where we tend to spend a whole-lotta money.Oh well, must find time.:)

For this challenge, I made a card using the circle blister to give that "shaker' card feeling. I don't own that many stamps. Most of my cards are done the ole' way...Copy, Cut and Paste! Lolz 

Well, Glad the card came out pretty good. :) I have also entered this card for Hero Arts Holiday cardmaking. and WCMD 2012 Challenge 1: Holiday Greetings with Julie Ebersole

Hope you enjoyed your visit here! Have a blessed day!

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Sentiments copied from Word Art World Digi Stamps

Caring Hearts Card Drive

CALLING ALL CARD MAKERS!!!

Hi all. The holiday season is almost here! Its my favourite time of the year. For this coming season I wanted to do something different. I just love and enjoy doing stuffs to give back to society.

A few days back, I was browsing through the net for Card Challenges to participate in and by chance I happen to drop by this wonderful site and it caught my eyes.

Vera Yates (Ling) of  Ling's Design Studio will be organising the annual Caring Hearts Card Drive for the 3rd year! She has been collecting holiday cards for the elderly who are currently residing in nursing homes to bring some love and joy to them.

As we all know, the holiday seasons are about family, kindness, and spreading the joy of goodwill. During this time many of the elderly who lives in nursing homes would really feel the loneliness or missing their family. Wouldn't it be so awesome if we can bring a smile to their face and brighten their holiday season simply by sharing our love of card making? A simple gesture to let them know that they are not forgotten.

So, what better way to do your part? Lend in your support in joining Ling reach as many nursing homes as possible and continue to spread more joy.! :)

We all love making cards and what’s better than knowing our creations can bring a smile to others? I hope that many of you will help out in the effort to spread joy and cheer.

There will be others who have agreed to lend their support to Ling in delivering the cards to selected nursing homes.

A few important details:

This card drive will be going on till November 30, 2012. I will need to receive your cards by November 30, 2012.
Please make the cards for Christmas or Holiday Wishes. Anyone can send a card, your children, church group, scout troops, etc.
All cards need to have a message in it. Please sign your name and where you are from.
Please don't seal the envelope.
Please stick to just cards (all size welcome)
And please don't use any pins (safety reason).

You can mail the cards to:
Vera Yates
P.O Box 19158
Sugar Land, TX 77496

In each package, PLEASE include a piece of paper with your name, address, email address and how many cards you sent. This helps in keeping track for prizes! For each card you send, you will get a chance. So the more cards you send, the better your chances.

To thank you for your generosity in supporting this drive, Ling have several PRIZES ready for several winners. There will be many winners and remember… the more cards you send the better your chances. :)

More updates on the prize list to come. Do check out her site constantly for updates : Ling's Design Studio

Also, please feel free to continue in sharing about this card drive. Your support and kindness is much appreciated. Let's rock this card drive and bring Christmas joy to as many nursing homes as we can!! Thank you and have a blessed day!

*hugs*

Cupcake Craft Challenges #212

To show my support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have come up with my first card. :)
Sari from Cupcake Craft Challenge has chosen:... Think Pink ... for this challenge.

Boy! Do I love the colour PINK! :) You can't imagine what we can do with PINK! Loads...That's why I had quite a hard time choosing my card. Lol.

But I made it eventually...

Surely you must be wondering, why..a...BRA??!?? Well, it's to remind us to have our Yearly Check Ups. Keep ourselves healthy and always, always take care of ourselves.

As you know, my materials are pretty limited. But nevertheless, everything is possible when you put your heart to it!

I hope you enjoyed your visit here. *hugs*

Have a Blessed weekend!

The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE168

I have never really made any card with banners. So, you can say, this was my very first.

Since, I am into Christmas cards at the moment, I thought it would be great fun to create a Christmas themed card with banners.

So, here's my creation. Hope you had fun visiting my site. *hugs*

Have a blessed weekend!