A Bellariffic Christmas

Welcome to a Bellariffic Christmas!  This week, we're all working with a sketch provided by Jen! I can't wait to see what everyone came up with!  

This week I'm jumping on my friend Karen's bandwagon and creating a Christmas card to tuck away for use later this year!  I figure if I can manage to make some throughout the year, at least I'll have some ready for close family and friends.  As an added bonus, I'll be able to dig into the stash of Christmas papers that I've amassed, and put all my winter and Christmas stamps to good use all year long!

This adorable little bear is actually Karen's - she let me borrow it - waves hello and thank you!!   The stamp is actually called "Polar Bear Circle" but I couldn't leave him all snowy white, I wanted him all snuggly brown.  

The paper is now retired from Stampin Up, but I've got lots and lots of it, so I'd best dig in!  I added liquid applique and dazzling diamonds for a soft snow falling.  

Here's where I must admit to deviating slightly from the sketch slightly. There was a panel where I placed my bow, but I didn't have a sentiment that worked with this card. Its not **only** because I wanted to add a bow. (giggle)

Don't forget to hop on over to Blogabella today to see what all the Babes came up with as well as all of the submissions from the Sistahood!  One lucky participant will win Bella Bucks as well as one lucky commenter in the Peanut Gallery!  

And, just in case you hadn't seen already, Stamping Bella right now is offering free shipping to anyone, anywhere from now til May 4th on orders over $50! The code to enter is "happyweek"  

A ton of new stamps were released this week! Eeeks, there are so many fun new ones to choose from, Turtles, Bittyblooms, new Bellas, and lots lots more!  You can see all the latest here!