Thanksgiving Goodie Bags

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Today I had a little time to create a couple different things that I will be using this Thanksgiving.  First off is this cute little 

Thanksgiving Day Good Bag.

I used 5 images from Gecko Galz and Graphics Fairy to

create a Thanksgiving Digi Collage Stamp.  

I will be sharing this with the Simon Says Challenge.  They have a 

beautiful photo of a field of poppies for inspiration.  

I have used Crimson and Orange...too of my favorite Poppy colors to create this little goodie bag.

I am also sharing this in my Sister DT member Shawn's Viola ink Challenge (for inspiration) at Bella Creations.

I used my Silhouette SD and the Print and cut feature to print out the bag and die cuts, and then cut them out.  Here is the back.

I used some glitters in Green, Orange and gold on the front.  I used perfect pearls in perfect copper on the front too.  Perfect pearls in Bisque line the edges of the bag.

If you have ever visited the Flying Unicorn, you will know that Alissa has a challenge where you need to use a pumpkin, so I will be sharing this in her Challenge too.

Please don't forget that if you would like to use the 

Thanksgiving Day Thankful Cards Collage sheet I created below

Please visit the Passionately Artistic Blog this Friday for the full size download!

Hugs!!

Thanksgiving Thankful Cards

Hello Friends, and Welcome to my blog!

I just wanted to let you know that

I found out yesterday that my Thanksgiving 

"Thankful Cards" will be featured on the 

Passionately Artistic Blog this Friday.

So if you would like to use the Thankful cards for your 

Thanksgiving Dinner, just drop by their blog this Friday and you will be able to download the collage sheet.

I created these Thankful cards with Gecko Galz and
 Graphic Fairy images.  The idea behind the cards was to create a new family tradition.  Each member that will be attending my Thanksgiving dinner will receive one of the cards to write what they are Thankful for on.  Then we will read them on Thanksgiving day.  My kids and nephews all love to share what they are Thankful for, so I thought it would be great to have it written down..so we can keep them to look back on.

Here is one of the cards I created up close.  The backs have printed lines on them just in case more space is needed :-).

I have created a collage sheet that has the cards which are 3 by 5, so they will easily fit into a recipe holder that you can alter and keep them safe.  I created this little flip accordion album below to hold them in.

The background  and flower are made from Gecko Galz digi papers and the Orange flower with sentiment is from two different Graphic Fairy images that I put together in GIMP.  GIMP is a free online program..and I have GIMP tutorials here.

Here are some more photos of my album.  This is the back it has a shaped edge.

Here is the inside, I used the same image on the inside cover too :-)

You will see how I have my Thankful cards in the pockets.  Below is an up close of the turkey..and pocket.

Here are 3 of the 5 cards I designed.

This is what the collage sheet looks like below

If you would like to use these Thankful cards this Thanksgiving, then please visit the Passionately Artistic Blog this Friday.  They will also have a youtube tutorial I did on how to print out the sheet. 

Please remember these designs are for your personal use only.  They are not to be sold in any form to anyone else.  No collage cds etc.  

Hugs!!

November Challenges at Bella Creations

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I just created a new Holiday blog background.

November is on it's way and if you have not had a chance to come 

and visit Bella Creations...now is a great time!

In the forum you will find our 3 main site challenges.

Tres Chic Challenge:  This month it is free style...which means you get to chose your own style.  I chose to create this Gorgeous Christmas ornament.  I used the Gecko Galz Heritage collection and 

the Christmas morning papers.  

I used my Silhouette to create the ornament.  I used some glitters to add a little sparkle.  The edges have been inked with Ranger's vintage photo.

I used Lindy's stamp gang goodies to add a little glitz to the back.

I used the Lindy's stamp..and some gold embossing powder.

Another fun challenge is the Bella Unique:  there are a couple different flower tutorials that you can use to create a flower. Here is the flower I created below.  I added a pin to the back..so I can wear it on a sweater this fall.

Finally we have the Bella Muse Challenge:  All you have to do is use the graphic fairy image provided in your project.

Here is my sample.  I used some glittery mists from Lindy's stamp gang.  

I used the Graphic fairy image and some Gecko Gals images to create a digi collage.  

I created more Thankful cards.  I will be handing them out to my family to fill out before the Thanksgiving meal.  We will have  a new tradition of reading the cards throughout the day on Thanksgiving.  

I will be sharing the rest of the Thankful cards I created on the

Passionately Artisitc blog.  As soon as I know when I am featured, I will post it here on my blog.

You will also want to check out the Bella Creation's Groups.  We have 16 groups which also have challenges, so stop by for a visit, I am sure you can find a challenge you might want to participate in.

Hugs!!