Sunday, November 29, 2009

Digital-Ink Co's 1st Holiday Challenge

Hi! This is my first challenge post as part of the DT for Digital-Ink Co. Today I am sharing with you 2 projects that I have made using this cute digital stamp called "Reindeer Games". This stamp was created by Stamp'en with CJ and is available for purchase at the Digital-Ink Co. Store for just $1.50.When I saw this image for the first time I immediately thought of the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer". I wanted to somehow incorporate this song into my projects, so I typed the song lyrics over and over and printed it out to use as my background paper. I added glitter to the snow to get the look as if it was a bright sunny day out. You know how the sun hits the new fallen snow and it just seems to sparkle.
Here is another view of the box that I made. This was my first attempt at making a box.
Inside my box is a puzzle that I made using the digital stamp. I thought that the phrase "Reindeer Games" was perfect to add to the front of the box. I had planned to put this set under the Christmas tree for my daughter to find on Christmas morning but she discovered it earlier (poor hiding on my part) and she has been playing with it quite a bit over the past couple of days.
I wanted to share with you one of my favorite Christmas traditions that we have at our house. On Christmas eve we have a special family movie night. We pull out all the classic Christmas cartoons and sit and watch each one of them as a family before the kids head off to bed for the night. So using this image for this challenge was extra special for me because it reminded me of all those wonderful memories.
Now It's your turn to show us what you can do. Head on over to the DICo Challenge blog and get the details on how to enter this holiday challenge. There will be 3 winners plus blog candy sponsored by Cosmo Cricket!!! Don't have a DICo image? Don't worry. I've been told that there will be an opportunity for players to get a freebie image so everyone can participate in the challenge.

Please also check out the other DT member blogs to see the gorgeous creations that they have made for this challenge. There is a list of DT members in my blog's sidebar.

There's just one more thing before you go!!! DICo is having a holiday special. During the month of December the entire store is 50% off. Also for the entire month of December , make any purchase of $5.00 or more and receive a Christmas gift from one of your favorite creators. Here's how it works. Upon checkout, fill out the special notes area letting us know what stamp you would like & the creators name. That's it! You will receive your Christmas gift within 24 hours of your purchase!!

Have a great day & happy crafting!
Hugs,
Mary

Supplies: Reindeer Games Digital Stamp (Stamp'en with CJ) ~ Digital Ink Co, Red Cardstock, White Cardstock, EK Success Snowflake Stamp, Red Gemstones, Offray Kendra White/Opal Ribbon & Frosted Lace Stickles

10 comments:

KymKreates said...

What a great idea with the puzzle. Thinking inside and out of the box!!!! Turned out wonderful!!!! A true talent!
Kym

Anonymous said...

Mary I just love your projects! How creative! We also do movie night and I LOVE IT! Great to have you on the team with us :)

xoxo
Sarabeth

Terri's Cards N More said...

Beautiful cards. Love the script on the background. Your images are colored perfectly.

Judy said...

Mary what a lovely card! Totally love it, and your story. Fun movies on Christmas Eve sounds wonderful!

Harriet said...

WOW this is all wonderful..... how creative and fun !!!! I can see why your daughter wants to play with the puzzle... the card and then the box you have really shown us some of your talents..... Wonderful !!!!!

Anonymous said...

ADORABLE Mary! I love that you did not one but two cards! you did a fantastic job with the song verse too--matches soooo purrfectly!

Purrs & Kisses,
Kristal of Digi Kitty
www.thedigikitty.blogspot.com

stitchy said...

Mary, now how clever is this, what a great idea, hand crafted puzzle with it's own container...anyone would be proud to get that as a gift...Awesome job Mary, I look forward to seeing more and more lol
Hugz
stitchy

Kim said...

WOW,HI Mary....i have to tell you that i love your card very much...i also want to thank you so much for using my stamp....i have been drawing on the computer for almost a year...and this the 1st time i have seen my stamp used....and i love it very much...i can't wait to show my hubby....i love your story about christmas eve and the puzzle ideal...again
thank you so very much for using my stamp and making my work look good...keep up the good work...
VERY BIG HUGS TO YOU...I WISH I COULD HUG YOUR NECK RIGHT NOW...
ALL I CAN SAY ***OMG***

Unknown said...

Well, love this! Such fabby cards, box and puzzle! YOu did a fantastic job on your first dt card with us!
Blessings,
Kim xXx

auntbeespickles said...

Hi Mary, wow girl!! What great projects! This is such a cute image and you nailed it. I love the background paper with the words - great idea. Love the puzzle! You did fabo girl!!