Hello my dear friends and fellow crafters :) I know I have been missing in action lately. Though you see my DT posts often, they were scheduled long time ago and I haven't been able to catch up with all of you lovely people. Sorry about that!! But not any more... coz I am tooooooooooo happy to just sit back and relax, I want to craft as much as I can. You must be wondering why???!!!??!! So here's the Good News... "We are in the family way and our lovely little one is expected to arrive in the end of January" This calls for celebration and I am celebrating with creativity.
So from today onward I am starting a 25 days card series on my blog. 25 day must have made it obvious, yes!! I will be showcasing a Christmas card both to inspire you and also to build up my Christmas stash. But there is a twist to it, I will make each of these cards using a Christmas Color Palette that I have on my Pinterest Board Called "Christmas Colors". I decided to call this series ....
"25 days of Christmas Color Revelations".
My very first card is inspired by colors in THIS pin.
Here is my card...
To make this card I have used Santa is here and Mixed Media Grunge set
I was also inspired by a few challenges to make this card... so I will share this card at CAS Colors and Sketches #150 - Birthday Bonanza Sketch, Addicted to Stamps and more #170 - Photo Inspiration, House of Cards November challenge - Stamped and cut window and Christmas Card challenges #50 - Inspiration photo
Since this series is starting with a happy note, I thought I will do a GIVEAWAY... and for that all you have to do is leave a comment on these posts and by the end of 25 days I will draw TWO winners to receive the following Christmas Stamp sets designed by me "Christmas Bell Medley" and "Santa is here" respectively
Thank you so much for all your love all along, all I need now is more of your lovely wishes for the upcoming new member in our family :)
Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment !!
CONGRATULATIONS on your news - best of luck to you and your family
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CONGRATULATIONS Deepti. What wonderful news and I'm so happy for you. I also love your card and how the Santa is peeking out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing!! So very happy for you! Such a perfect way to start off the new year!!!!!! You'll have to post a photo of yourself, and then, of course, we'll all want to see tons of baby photos! Just delightful news!!! Sweet Santa card too. Awwwww..... a baby! : ) Bev
ReplyDeleteBig congrats again - so happy for you! Your card is fabulous, to make Santa come through a "hole in the wall" is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteA big congratulations to you Deepti, I was kind of wondering why there was no action from you for a very long time. As we say in India, no news is good news :) It indeed is a great news!! looking forward to the new Christmas series on your blog!
ReplyDeleteOh Deepti!!!! What absolutely fabulous wonderful news!!! CONGRATS!!! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteLove your cute, cute card too. The little Santa is just precious. Can't wait to see all 25 days!
Lynn
This is so nice and fun!! I definitely need more inspiration for my Christmas cards! I will be following you on this :) Beautiful card. Love the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteDeepti, absolutely wonderful news. So happy for you and your family! Love you card too. Adorable! Looking forward to your gorgeous inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you and your family! Congratulations and I can't wait to see the rest of the series!
ReplyDeleteWow! Its really a celebration news Deepti, Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnd i love this wonderful CAS creation and great take on the sketch. Love the grunge brick stamping in cool color and very attractive pop of red Santa out of the window, very creative. Really love it!
Congrats on your fabulous news! And your card is just gorgeous - the grey really pops against the red and white.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Deepti, big hugs and congrats your way! ps another great card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool card! Very creative!
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Lilian
The Leaf Studio
Congratulations! What wonderful news! Hope you are feeling well!
ReplyDeleteAnd your card is a lot of fun! Can't wait for the next 24!
Yay!! Another STAMPbaby! My Kathryn will have a little brother LOL! Super excited for you and Vikas, and...your series sounds absolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteYay,and a huge congratulations to you! I'm so glad I stoped by today to hear your wonderful new ,Deepti!
ReplyDeleteNow to that amazing card.....wow it's amazing ! Love the way you did the faded wall and the Santa .
Hugs and prayers for you sweet girl!
A big Congrats Deepti I did wonder why you were no longer visiting!! So happy for you and do take care . such an adorable card you made...I love Santa Claus! I was lucky enough to win a stamp set designed by you at the Stamplorations floral party but its yet to reach me in India...anxiously hoping it doesnt get lost!!
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Dr Sonia
What joyous news, Deepti, I'm so happy for you!!! Looking forward to seeing your Christmas cards, this Santa card is a great start, it's wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI do LOVE your good news Deepti, I'm so happy for the two of you!! I've been thinking of you lately and your little bundle and know you're going to be such great parents! Pretty card today, the colors work perfectly with your design. Looking forward to more!!
ReplyDeleteDepth, this is such wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is such an exciting time in a growing family's life...enjoy every moment! I give you a lot of credit -- 25 days of Christmas cards is a big undertaking, but it sounds exciting, too! Love the color inspiration and the adorable card you made, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my this fantastic news Deepti ! Congratulations! So good to see you 'live' ! Now I will have to catch up later on your series because I am away and on scheduled posts for 2 weeks !
ReplyDeleteThat's such a wonderful news, Deepti !! Hearty Congratulations ! Wishing good health and happiness to you and your little one. :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable card. Would look forward to more Christmas card inspiration from you :)
OMG Deepti!! Congratulations!!!! So happy to hear the news...and well 25 days of card series seems to be such an exciting idea!! I LOVED the card and santa walking through that window/door! :)
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Congrats Deepti!
ReplyDeleteGreat news both on personal and craft fronts!!!
Beautiful card!
CONGRATULATIONS to you and hubby, Deepti! I know you must be thrilled and excited right now...This is such a special time in life for both of you! I hope you are feeling well, and that your pregnancy goes smoothly!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fabulous Christmas card! I love how you placed Santa, and how you created your snowy background and brick wall...So fun and festive! I also love how you played with your color palette, too! Great job combining challenges, my friend ~ Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!
This is lovely , I like the brickwork and the way you've placed the numbers. Great idea to challenge yourself. Congratulations on your fabulous news!
ReplyDeleteHey ..CONGRATULATIONS Deepti !! Seems your little one is getting stamping/crafting lessons early ;) ! As always your card is Amazing !!
ReplyDeleteNot long before the little one is here! It's all so exciting and I'm so happy for you Deepti!! What a fun way to celebrate ... love your first card using the wonderful inspiration photo and colour palette. xx
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the brick wall stamp...I have been looking for a small bricky image like this for ages...will follow it up.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations also on your great good news!
WOW! I adore your card and how you've used the sketch, just fabulous! Thanks for joining in at CC&S.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet holiday card Deepti! Santa looks so cute poking out of the window you created and the touches of grey around the brick look amazing! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting for you both!
ReplyDeleteI said it before, nut I will say it again -- CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to see pictures of your little one when he/she arrives! Meanwhile I am looking foreard to the next 25 days with your use of inspired color~ Today's is quite fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Dee. Love the cute Santa in the window opening. Great coloring... and great textures with the brick wall...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your great news! 25 days of your beautiful cards will be a treat, thank you for sharing this one with us at HOC.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Darling card. I look forward to the next 24.
ReplyDeleteSo very happy for you Deepti! what a little secret keeper you are! I look forward to seeing your Christmas card inspirations - love this Santa coming in through the opening! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Ans I LOVE your card, it's so great!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your news. Your card is fantastic and funny too. Love it.
ReplyDeleteEeeek! HUGE Congratulations Deepti, so happy for you both. And what a fabulous card, I love how the santa is stepping out of the aperture - genius! Thanks for sharing and joining in on the fun at CC&S. Hugs Bev (Uniko Sponsor & GD) x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a wonderful news. I'm so happy for you. I hope you'll enjoy the last weeks of your pregnancy. Your life will change forever your child is born but if you're like me you'll never want to look back. I'm wishing you all the best for everythings that's to come for you. Your card is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to see what else you're going to show us in the next few days.
ReplyDeleteOoooooooh I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!! That is such wonderful and amazing news!! And your card... it is just adorable!! Love that little santa peeking out of the window! I wish you the best on your pregnancy!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :) This is a wonderful news. ANd I loved your card, great colouring :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your husband!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute card!!!
yay congrats..and really cute card.. love that santa
ReplyDeletethis is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card! I love how Santa is stepping out through the doorway in the brick wall! Thanks so much for making CC&S part of your crafting fun! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your husband, and best wishes for a happy, healthy baby!
Wait, what?!? Deepti!! That's WONDERFUL news!! Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!!! Try to get as much crafting time in now as you can : ) 25 days is a good start! AND, amazing card to boot. Love Santa stepping into the scene here!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun! The stenciled bricks are such a great touch!
ReplyDeletecongratulations Deepti and wish you good health and a safe delivery :) the card is lovely, love the brick wall !!
ReplyDeleteGreat how the gray is the background on both pieces! Good start with these colours! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, thanks for playing along with us at HOC this month, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome news Deepti! We found out this weekend that my brother and his partner are due to have a baby in May and it's going to be my first time as an Auntie: you have no idea how excited I am about that lol! Another beautiful card and I think this is currently my favourite - such clever stamping huni Karen xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Deepti ... you and DH must be so excited! What a cute card ... a lovely colour palette! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThis is SUPER darling! I LOVE the fun texture and fabulous CAS design! Beautiful creation! Congrats on the news! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges. Marsha DT @ SCCC
ReplyDeleteFantastic take on the sketch, and I Santa! This is one super CAS card, thanks for playing along at CC&S
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Many congratulations on your happy news too x
Oh, Deepti, what FANTASTIC news!!!! A baby!!!! ....I'm so happy for you!!! Wishing you good health up till the day the baby will be delivered!!!! Big, big congrats!!!! Please share some photo's of you and hubby!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your card is so lovely and so creative with Santa climbing through the wall!!! Love it!!!!
Have a great day!!!
Your card has so much going on yet remains perfectly CAS. I definitely need to learn how to do this better. Love Santa stepping out from the aperture. Thanks for joining in with our birthday challenge at CC&S this week and congratulations on your wonderful news! Stef x
ReplyDeleteLove how Santa is coming through the aperture and that brick is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to have to investigate this Mixed Media Grunge set. Your backgrounds are always so stunning :)
ReplyDeleteOh Deepti - such wonderful news!! Be sure to keep us all up-to-date and lots of pictures will be required!! Although you will be in a sleep-deprived state, I am hoping you will find the energy to continue to inspire all of us with your artwork!
ReplyDeleteI so love your hint of brick - the soft gray watercolor gives it so much dimension. Perfect background for the pop of red with the Santa.
Yay!! Congrats on your wonderful news my friend!! :)
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the brick wall design in the background!! This is such a fun and creative card!! SENDING HUGS!!!!
Congratulations on your expected "little one".
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the cute Santa. Looking forward to all your "25 Days" of cards.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Christmas Card Challenges.
Congratulations on your happy news! That's wonderful! And I love your little Santa popping on through the brick wall!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and thank you for sharing your fun Santa card with us at House of Cards.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Cobgratulations Deepti! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable! :)
This is such an awesome Christmas card! I love it!! And congratulations-that is so awesome! :) Thank you so much for joining us at House of Cards. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Love the grunge background - perfect!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Christmas card! i really love how Santa is stepping out of the window! Thank you for joining our November Challenge at the House of Cards.
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Ruza's Craft Corner
Huge congrats again, Deepti - not long to wait now :) Love this series that you're doing!
ReplyDeleteHad to pop back with my DT hat on Deepti! I am in love with this card and it's already on my Christmas Card Inspiration Pinterest boards as are the stamps. This card just makes me smile lol! Thank you so much for entering our November Challenge. I hope we see you again for the December challenge Karen P (DT House of Cards)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ,with your baby news you have some precious times ahead for 2016 .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card ,love it !
Congrats! What lovely news... And a great card too, Jo x
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