Cardz TV Design Team Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome the first, ever Cardz TV Design Team Christmas Blog Hop! We're so glad you decided to hop with us today. Along this hop you will see our awesome papercrafters from the Cardz TV Design Team, who have created some amazing projects just for your Christmas inspiration!
Mary has some fantastic blog candy for you, too! Just visit and leave a comment on every blog in today's hop, and you'll be entered to win Cricut Seasonal Cartridge "Gingerbread", Cardz TV Stamps "Holly Jolly", and from our wonderful DT member and sponsor, Lynn from Boots and Blingtime, the Crate Paper Northpole Collection Paper Kit!
Don't forget to visit everyone and leave a comment! Go grab your favorite beverage, and join us for lots of fun and inspiration!
If you came here from Kristin then you are in the right place, if not please go back to Mary's blog as you don't want to miss any of these awesome projects to get you ready for the Christmas season.


Cardz TV Design Team Line up


Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/


Kate - http://www.scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com/


Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/


Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/


Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/


Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/


Laura - http://www.thequeenscardcastle.blogspot.com/


Kristin - http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/


Shawnee - http://www.quiverofangels.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE


Gloria - http://www.girliascards.blogspot.com/ YOUR NEXT STOP


Julie - http://www.cricutchick.com/


Jeri - http://www.bugnme.blogspot.com/


Nicole - http://www.teachdanz.blogspot.com/


Lynn - http://www.bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com/


Amanda - http://www.craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/


Sue - http://www.suescraftymess.blogspot.com/


Karen - http://www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/


Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/


DeNetra - http://www.craftynanny3.blogspot.com/


Sharon - http://www.meemeescreations.blogspot.com/


Candice - http://www.stampinpearls.blogspot.com/


Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

My project today is a simple A2 size card made with Recollections paper collection - I love this paper as it has a sparkle to it. I used Jolly Holidays for this project. The mittens on this project are cut at 3.5 inches. Then I accented the mittens with burgundy glitter cardstock and cute gingerbread colored buttons. I love this cut and the snowflake paper from the K and Company Christmas stack as well. I used Joy to the World for my sentiment from CardzTV Stamps Classic Christmas set. 
The inside of the card is simple a strip of paper from the same stack of K and Company paper cut at 2 1/2 by 3 inches and accented by a present button.
I stamped Merry Christmas from Cardz TV Stamps Classic Christmas set as well in Walnut Stain. Sorry for the picture It is a bit curved but the card is not. 

I hope you enjoyed this simple project. I love making Christmas cards for my friends and family and Cardz TV stamps make them even easier. 


My blog candy for this month is on going and the winner will be chosen at the end of the month for a grab bag of scrapbook goodies from me. 


Now you are onto your next stop Gloria. You don't want to miss what she has created for you.


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!


Shawnee

Christmas is for Kids Banner Blog Hop

Welcome to the Christmas is for Kids Banner Blog Hop. I am so glad you joined us today. If you came here from Susan's Blog then you are in the right place. If not please go back to Ellen's blog and check out the other fine hoppers.
 Please stop by each of their blogs to send them some love.  Today (Saturday, November 5), please hop to the following blogs:

1. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
                 
2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
                 
3. Lori at http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
4. Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
5. Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/ You are here
6. Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com/ Your Next Stop
7. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
8. Donna Lee - http://ottersln.blogspot.com/
9. Nancy - http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
10. Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
11. Charity - http://scrapfaire.blogspot.com/
12. Jessica - http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
13. Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
14. Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
15. Jennifer - http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

When we did this project for Halloween it was very near and dear to my heart. I am so honored to be doing this again. I love Christmas so today my project is a Gingerbread Banner which read NOEL. To make this banner I used my Cricut E2, which was sad because I have been using my Cricut Imagine a lot lately. So it was happy to get used again. LOL. 
Anyway, I cut the Gingerbread Men from Jolly Holidays - at 4.5 inches. The letters NOEL are from Cricut American Alphabet - at 6 inches cut in glitter paper. The pennant is from Celebrations cartridge cut at 8 inches from Christmas Green Cardstock. The ribbon is a NOEL ribbon with cute trees on it. I found these really cute buttons at Hobby Lobby and just had to have them. So I added them to the banner as well. Over all it turned out really cute.
I do have blog candy of cute Stamps from Studio G - Christmas. These are perfect for your Christmas cards. Please just leave a comment and make sure to answer me back within 5 business days.
As you go along the hop - find a way you can give back and make a special needs child's day special today.


Okay now you are onto your next hop stop which the very talented Bobby

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family. Ours was a busy and blessed one as we took time to reflect on what Christmas is all about. We gave thanks for the day and for the gift of Jesus. Then the kids happily opened their gifts. I have two sick children today. Brighton is still having problems and so is Liam now. But we have managed to have a fun Christmas day with wonderful food, great fellowship, and family. To me that's the perfect Penkacik Family Christmas.

Merry Christmas Sign

This is a beautiful sign cut from Jolly Holidays cartridge using both Cricut paper and K and Company paper. I chalked around the Christmas with light blue chalk. Then the M and R are covered in Red glitter glue. Everyone in my house loves the cheery Merry Christmas. :)

Merry Christmas Friends. :)