Holiday On Parade!

Hello all and Happy Friday! I don't know about you but goodness, my neck of the woods is beginning to feel a lot like winter! It's been a perfect time to bundle up, grab a hot cup of coffee and see what you have all been up to in your crafting spaces! And, I have to tell ya, you've been busy whipping up heavy doses of inspiration! I have not one, not two, but FIVE Must See Customer Creations to share today! Yee-Haw!

LET’S GET ON WITH THE SHOW! 

This first little number is actually one of a handful of stamped creations from Heidi over at Heidi Stamps! She took Power Poppy's digital Wreaths Collection for a spin with charming results! I loved what she did with Wreath: Boxwood and Cranberry! The result is so soft and inviting -- don't you think?

Over on Instagram, Judy (@judejude53) used the same Wreath image but took it in a completely different direction with bold color choices. I love the Christmas plaid ribbon and trio of rhinestones that Jude added as well -- super duper festive with beautiful coloring! What a fresh look to color some of the leaves in a light, bright green — supplying a burst of contrast.

Tranna posted the serene scene below over at Splitcoaststampers using Power Poppy's Simple Joys clear stamp set and I just had to take a deep breath to take it all in! I love this shade of icy blue — it’s got such a peaceful vibe! And, many of you already know, I love a card that has a bit of BLING! 

While on my surfing expedition, I also spotted this incredible beauty from Ellen Bornstein using our new digi, Wreaths: Succulents and Baubles. Her coloring is out of this world and her background looks like it is too, with a bit of a Northern Lights feel! Go poke through Ellen’s Insta gallery, you can see several photos of her coloring process on this card. Beautiful job, Ellen. The shading of your succulents is something for all of us to aspire to. (And don’t get me started on those shiny glass balls!)

Last but not least, this color-pencil-shaded stunner from Jeannean Marshall using Power Poppy's digital stamp Partridge in a Pear Tree really caught my eye. Jeannean colored this up for our good friend Kathy Racoosin's 30-Day Coloring Challenge with rich, warm, wonderous results! Love how some of the pears have an orange blush, and the partridge is delicate and divine.

Aren’t those creations just dripping in FABULOUS? If that doesn't get you in the last minute holiday card making spirit — I am not sure what will! ;-)

I happen to know a few of the Bloomies have holiday inspired creations to showcase today, but before we get to that little linky list, please don’t forget about THIS, sweet peeps!

Get those fingers inky and play along with us for this month's Power & Spark Challenge -- stamping up some Sweet Treats! Dress up a tag! Stamp up a box of goodies! Whip up a gift card holder! You can do any and all of those things and more. The only limit is your imagination! You can read up on all the official rules HERE. That's also where you can link up your creation as well! We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Now it's time to turn things over to our beloved Bloomies! Make sure you click on over to give them all a little “hello!” ...

Cindy Lawrence

Julie Koerber

Kathy Jones

Katie Sims

Stacy Morgan

Tosha Leyendekker

And be sure to tune back in for another Inspire Me Monday to help kick off your week with a creative flair! Ms. Ally Cope will be “in the house” sharing some of her amazing talents to add a whirl of inspiration to your craft table.

Have a wonderful (& warm) weekend!

~Julie