Top Picks - Inspired by a Christmas Carol

Thank you to everyone who entered our inspired by a Christmas Carol Challenge last week.

We thought all your entries were wonderful and inspiring!

Below is the Design Teams Top Pick.

Jane

My choice for top pick this week is Jane's Christmas card.  Jane was inspired by the Christmas Carol  "In the Bleak Midwinter".  It is such a beautiful carol that I went on Youtube to listen to it or the first time this year.  The card is as pretty as the song and she gave step by step instructions on how she created it.  Lovely art work Jane.  Hope to see you back here again soon.

Judy



Sarah



I have chosen Sarah's card for my top pick this week.
Sarah I love the layout of your card and the wonderful image you have used.
This is a perfect Christmas card.
Thanks for sharing with us this week and we hope to see you again soon.
Meighan

Inspired by A Christmas Carol

Hi everyone, sorry for the late post.

This week we are asking you to create a Christmas project which is inspired by

a Christmas Carol.

To see what inspired the Design Team have a look at their creations below and their blogs for more details.

Cindy

Paige

Judy

Julie

Meighan

Have fun with the challenge!

Winner and Top Pick - Stars and Stripes

Dana

I have chosen Dana's card as the winner and top pick for the Stars and Stripes Challenge. The simple layout and the idea of using stars to make the tree, and the striped paper behind was a perfect project for our challenge. Thanks for playing along and hope you will join us again soon, for another challenge. 

Cindy

Please email Julie at julie_temple61@yahoo.com to claim your prize

Barbara

My choice for top pick for this week is Barbara's snowman.  I like how she used the stars and stripe theme and the cute image she used for the card.  Great Christmas card Barbara.  Hope you will be back to play with us again soon.  Judy


Joyce





Lindyloo




My top pick for this week is Lindyloo's sweet card in red and white.  The fun background stripes remind me of peppermint candy.  The image is so cute too.  Thanks for sharing your adorable card with us this week!
Paige

Stars and Stripes

Welcome back to a new challenge here at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge, a big thank you to those of you who entered our  No Patterned Paper challenge, there were so many lovely entries, we all enjoyed looking at your fabulous projects and hope you will join us again for our new challenge.

Our theme for you this week is 

Stars and Stripes

Our sponsor this time is Bugaboo

Here is a little information on Bugaboo's History:

As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge,Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of paper crafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was three years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing! From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects. Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week!

If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.

Here are the cards from our lovely designers

Cindy using  "Boo Peeker - Moon"

Judy using  "Magical Christmas" 

Julie using   " Make It Snappy - Reindeer Trio"

Meighan using "Raggedy Angel - Big Star"

Paige using  Knobby Knees Christmas Stars

to check out the designers click on their names to visit their blogs

Now it is your turn, we look forward to visiting  your blogs.

Top Picks for No Patterned Paper

Wow!  The cards for this challenge were so incredibly beautiful and creative!  Thank you so much to all of you for joining in!  It was extremely difficult, but we did manage to narrow down our top picks:

Lorraine

 

My top pick this week is this awesome acetate card by Lorraine! I love the pop of red and the CAS design to this clever card.  Thank you for joining us this week and for the inspiration!  I want to make one!

Paige

Claire

My choice for top pick this week is Claire's easel card.  I love the image she has chosen , her colouring and little details that make up this lovely Christmas card.  Great card Claire and I hope to see you back here soon. 
Judy



Kjersti



I have chosen Kjersti's fabulous Christmas House as my pick for this week.
Kjersti I just love this Winter Christmas scene and all the wonderful elements that you have used to create it.
It will definitely be a fabulous display in your home this Christmas.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Meighan





Samantha



My top pick for this week is Samantha's beautiful snowman. I love the colors, the die cuts, and all the glitter is perfect for this adorable guy. Thanks for playing with us Samantha, hope to see you again soon. Great card.
Cindy




Jen


This week I have chosen Jen's card. I LOVE how she has colored this image ( and it is one SHE designed, too!) Be sure to take a CLOSE look at this one!  The image is cool, but so is her design...love all the snowflakes, and the colors. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us this week, Jen!
Julie

No Patterned Paper

Hi Friends!  It's Paige here welcoming you to another Holly Jolly challenge!   This week I'm asking that you do not use any patterned paper on your card.  You may however use embossing on your background if you wish.  I hope you'll join us this week! 

Enjoy some inspiration from our talented Design Team:

Cindy

Judy

Julie

Meighan

Paige