Challenge #75 - Winners: Nance's Holiday Hoopla

Hi there, friends!  Wowza, we had some fabulous thinking-out-of-the-box entries this week.  We were thrilled to see y'all look at your supplies in a new, but festive, way!  As always, your entries gave the Design Team a lot to think about!  Let's see what caught their eye.

For A Cut Above:

Ann's Choice:  Lauri

Paperville Crafts

 

What dog lover could resist this cute, canine card created by the talented Lauri Ingram!  From the paper pieced present to the Baker's Twine to the bells, there are so many fabulous details...and I love them all.  Marina Mist and Early Espresso are wonderful non-traditional colors, and I would never have thought to use the Friends Fur-ever stamp set to create a Christmas card.  Of course, every respectable Scottie deserves his present wrapped in plaid! Congratulations, Lauri, for being my choice for A Cut Above this week!

Tara's Choice: Dawn

Craft Addiction

Who let the dogs out? I too have chosen a dog themed project this week. I just adore Dawn's ornament she made for her friend. Who wouldn't love to receive such a gift to recognize a furry friend at Christmas? The non-traditional colors are so amazing and this Wizard of Oz stamp set is just fantastic. The piped edging really frames the ornament beautifully and the pine cones and pearls are the perfect finishing touch for this dog- gone adorable ornament. Congratulations Dawn, for being my choice for A Cut Above this week!

Anne Marie's Choice: Sofia 

The Bright Crafty Side

Who loves a card chock full of ho-ho-holiday cheer? I sure do! Sofia's card is truly full of joy with that bright and happy color combo and the clean design. The playful twine accents are just so perfect with the bold lettering. I love that tiny tree accent...simply adorable! This card brings a big smile to my face and I'm sure it will to whomever is lucky enough to receive it in their mailbox this year, too. Congratulations to you Sofia, on being my pick for A Cut Above this week! 

Rita's choice: Kim S.

Joyful Creations

 

As a baker's twine fanatic, I couldn't resist Kim's gorgeous, clean card!   The colors are very non-traditional, but oh so fun!    The ornaments of the paper and the dangling tag are so perfect together and that bow?  Love it!  This is definitely one of those cards that is pretty enough to frame for holiday decor!   Congratulations, Kim, for being my Cut Above for the week!  

Lesley's Choice-Donna

Butternut Sage Designs

Donna really got into the spirit of our challenge this week! She went over the top when it came to non-traditional! I loved her clever take on the sketch using this stamp as a tree! The colours she used topped it all off for a clean and simple and clever creation! The perfect Christmas card for a gardening friend! Congratulations Donna on being a Cut Above this week!

LeAnne's Choice - Chris

From My Inkpad to Yours

I was so excited when I saw Chris’s card because it uses new items from the upcoming SU mini catalog!  Her subtle coloring, the embossed diecut mat and the way the ribbon mimics the sentiment panel on her image just tie this beautiful card into one fabulous package!  Chris has shown us how this image is timeless, and can be used for any occasion!  Congratulations, Chris, on being my Cut Above this week!

Jaydee's choice: Archana 

Handmade Cards by Archana

I couldn't resist Archana's gorgeous purple and lilac colored Christmas card.  There is detail and sparkle on every level of this fabulous card.  Even with so much detail, Archana managed to keep this card clean and simple and stunning.  The silver cord, the rhinestones, the muted color scheme, the repetition of circles and the fabulous layout are come together beautifully.  Archana, congratulations on being my Cut Above this week.

Julie’s Choice: Rosemary

Here There...Rosi Girl 

 

Oh my vintage-y goodness! Who would have thought aqua, pink and coral could be transformed into such beautiful holiday colors. They work perfectly together and add a soft touch to these gorgeous ornaments and the fancy border.  I have a soft spot in my heart

for  linen thread, so I think it was the perfect finishing touch.  Rosemary, I love your card.  Congratulations on being my Cut Above!

 

For our Headliner: 

Nance’s choice:  Lisa J.

Stampin, Crafting & Snow, Oh My!

There were so many Headline contenders for me this week…I loved seeing so many bright and festive colors and all the creative uses of stamps!  It was the sweet details and fresh colors of Lisa’s birdcage card that kept me coming back.  I love the happy polka dots and the creative use of the birdcage stand as a Christmas tree!  Look at those sweet little packages under the “tree” and the little red bird just waiting to open all her treasures.  I love the layout and the fabulous use of all that white feels cool and crisp like fresh fallen snow.   From the paper piercing to the itty bitty presents, this is one adorable card…congratulations Lisa, you’re my choice for Headliner this week!

Thank you to all who participated...you amaze us each week with your talent.  Be sure to join us tomorrow to see what Ann has in store for you!  Thanks for stopping by!