Candy Cane Kisses

I made it! I made it! Not the card... but a full week of challenges! :) I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. Here's my final project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it must include something with a "C":

Here is a side view:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here is a close up of the sentiment: 

My "C" is... duh... candy cane and Christmas! :)

I'm also entering this into these Christmas-themed challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Challenge #111 - Christmas in July

C.R.A.F.T Challenge: Challenge #268 - 17th of July - Christmas

Sassy Studio Designs: DTBST #238 - Sketch it Up

This is the sketch:

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here. 

This is how I put my card together:

Image: JJ Xmas Cheer - Merry Christmas from Bugaboo

Image colored with Copic markers and silver gel pen

Foam tape behind image to make it pop up off the card

Embossing Folder - Stripe from Darice

Printed card stock from Bazzill

Triple colored Divine Twine from Wisker Graphics

Glossy Accents on eyeglasses and candy cane

Buttons, green and red floss and card stock from my stash

Fiskars 3-in-1 Lace corner punch 

Thanks for stopping by!