Gecko Galz April Christmas challenge

 Every month Gecko Galz gives a free image to join the Christmas challenge
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

I used the free image on Gecko Galz Nutcracker Dreams paper set (which was a free set with purchase).
Ribbons from Scrap Graphics and Scrapbook Digital Artristry

I followed the April sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-sketch-challenge.html 

 I would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Krafty Chicks 815 - Christmas
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-815-christmas.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge

 

 Each month Gecko Galz gives a free image to join the Christmas challenge
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

I layered the free image onto WondersArtist paper from Christmas MistltoeWood paper
Added We are 3 sentiment

I followed the January sketch at 52 Christmas Card throwdown ( I used a rectangle image instead of the oval
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-sketch-challenge.html

 I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 333 - anything goes + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-333-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Classic Design challenge #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

DL.Art January Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/01/dlart-january-2026-linky-challenge.html

Inkspirational 358 - word prompt shine/shiny
https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/inkspirational-challenge-358-word.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2601 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/pip-challenge

Paper - rocks - scissors - anything using paper and/or scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-12-challenge.html

My Time to Craft Christmas 110 - Use foil

 My Time to Craft Christmas 110 - Use foil
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I used WondersArtist papers from Silver Foil and Gold Foil paper sets
WondersArtist mini clip art from Christmas Fairies 1 and Christmas Fairies 2
We are 3 sentiment.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I followed the April sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-sketch-challenge.html

 I would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #03 2025 March- April - anything goes with optional twist Bunnies, Blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2025-marapr.html

DL.Linky April challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Gecko Galz Christmas challenge

 Each month Gecko Galz gives a free image to join the Christmas challenge
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

I layered the Gecko Galz free Christmas image onto Gecko Galz papers from Arabian Dreams paper set and Botannical Christmas paper set.  Typed Happy Christmas in word art.

I followed the August sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-sketch-challenge-2024.html 

I would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 07 2024 July-August - anything goes with optional twist Summer Holiday/Vacation
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

Crafty Calendar - anything goes
https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

Crafty Gals Corner 257 - anything goes with the twist Christmas
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-257-anything-goes-wtwist.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Little Red Wagon 767 - Christmas in July
https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

My Time to Craft Christmas 84 - Non Traditional Colours

 

My Time to Craft Christmas 84 - Non Traditional colours
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I layered WondersArtist coloured clip art from Victorian Christmas Watercolor clip art bundle onto We are 3 paper.  Added We are 3 sentiment and stars

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I followed the April sketch at 52 Christmas card throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-sketch-challenge.html

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge April #4 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 03 2024 March-April - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2024-marapr.html

Crafts Galore Encore challenge 122 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Sparkles Christmas challenge 159 - non traditional colours
https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/159-non-traditional-colours.html

The Holly and Ivy 160 - anything goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-160-anything-christmas-goes.html

Christmas Craft Creations - non traditional colours
https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-challenge-non-traditional-colours.html

Di's Digis - for a child

Di's Digis - for a child
https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/for-child-or-with-child-challenge.html

I layered Di's Digis precoloured Poinsettia Koala cute onto We are 3 papers from Tis the Season paper set.  Added We are 3 sentiment.

I followed the March sketch challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

https://52cct.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-sketch-challange.html

I would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for March #3 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes with optional twist it is hip to be square
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

Classic Design challenge 02 2024 Feb-March - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html?sc=1708081676375#c3424056993497851381

Critter Crazy 84 - anything goes with a featured critter
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-84-anything-goes-with.html

Krafty Chicks 705 - anything goes
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html

Outlawz Festive Friday has 4 themes - this card is for Christmas theme
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/03/festive-friday-challenge-1-march-to-4.html

Peace on Earth Christmas 59 - anything Christmas
https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/peace-on-earth-challenge-59.html

The Sisterhood of Crafters - dots and/or stripes
https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-28-dots-andor-stripes.html

My Time to Craft Christmas 73 - Poinsettias

 My Time to Craft Christmas 73 - Poinsettias
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I used papers and coloured digi stamps from Polkadoodles Poinsettia Wreath printable craft cardmaking digital downloads
We are 3 sentiment from Sparkle Merry Christmas sentiment set

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I followed the November sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-sketch-challenge.html

I would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for November #11 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

CD Sunday Plus 122 - anything from a CD, USB or digital download
https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-122-hosted-by.html

Classic Design challenge October #10 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/classic-design-challenge-october-10_01315010832.html

Colorful Options - Red
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023.html

DL.Art November Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/11/dlart-november-2023-linky-challenge.html

Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge - anything goes
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/11/hls-november-christmas-challenge.html

Most Magical Time of the Year 14 - anything Christmas or Halloween
https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-14-most-magical-anything.html

Peace on Earth Christmas 51 - anything Christmas
https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/peace-on-earth-challenge-51.html

Polkadoodles card making and papercraft challenge week 44
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/11/wk-44-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html

The Holly and Ivy 151 - anything Christmas
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-151-anything-christmas-goes.html

12 months of Christmas cards linkup 105 - anything Christmas with optional twist

 12 Months of Christmas cards linkup 105 midway post - anything Christmas with optional twist fancy folds or shaped cards.
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

Due to my bad eyes and bad hands I was unable to make a fancy folds or shaped card so I have made an anything goes Christmas card.

I have used Lisa's paper made for this month's challenge.
We are 3 sentiment from Happy Christmas sentiment set
Christmas buttons from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Christmas Buttons by Butterfly Design

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team at the midway post on Monday and at the beginning of the challenge here

Everyone who adds 2 or more cards will receive this month's free paper

I am posting this two days early so I can add it to the sketch challenge.

I followed the October sketch challenge at 52 Christmas card throwdown
(I rotated the sketch and used circles instead of squares)

https://52cct.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-sketch-challenge.html

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for October #10 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge September #9 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/classic-design-challenge-september-9.html

DL.Art October Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/10/dlart-october-2023-linky-challenge.html

Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge - anything goes
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/10/hls-october-christmas-challenge.html

Krafty Chicks 685 - Christmas
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/krafty-chicks-challenge-685-christmas.html

Most Magical Time of the year 13 - anything Christmas or Halloween
https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-13-most-magical-anything.html