Pre-Holiday-Season-a-thon on December 4-7

[chaosatlanta]

Thanks for the invite! I really really really need to art. I hope I can make time.

[sniisk]

Less than 24 hours to go. Then it's Friday in Australia.

[Lorna]

I have not done this yet so I will be closely following to figure it out and maybe join in next time.

I hope you throw caution to the wind and join in...I see many beauties in your gallery!

Ask any questions in the thread...we were newbies at one time...and always happy to help. It is all about making art, sharing and trading...

[sniisk]

I hope you all are ready because I should have a free evening already today and it means I will fill the gallery with santas, elves, reindeers, christmas trees, stars, ornaments, snowmen etc. . And more coming on weekend.

[sniisk]

It has officially started!

[Donnacr]

If I was still living in Victoria it would be 12.35am (with Daylight saving) but as I live in Queensland it is only 11.35pm (no daylight saving time).
I think that means that everyone can start but I am going to bed. Looking forward to seeing lots of wonderful creations that I will want to trade for.
Here are a few Christmas cards to get us started

[sniisk]

Good night Donna! More art tomorrow .

[jo.on.the.go]

Creating ....

Attachment 219593 ATART 1 Baby It's Cold Outside (hand drawn plus wrapping paper)

Attachment 219594 ATART 2 Mmmm Mmmm Gingerbread (wrapping paper plus washi)

Attachment 219595 ATART 3 Season's Greetings (wrapping paper, holiday card background, washi)

[sniisk]

First cards.

[Seascape131]

Here are 2 ATCs for the Athon

[chaosatlanta]

Yay! Happy Christmas and Winter art!
Lovely start to the athon.

[sniisk]

At least I warned you what may happen when I start to make cards...

[jo.on.the.go]

These cards have NOTHING to do with the Holiday Season and EVERYTHING to do with some wonderful photos Ancient Planter sent me. We made an athon trade, and she sent me photos of her original inspiration. When I opened the envelope from her - my thought was to make cards from the photos as well. I even took the liberty of somewhat stealing the titles she used for her original cards. Thanks Colleen.

Attachment 219609 ATART 4 Autumn in the Cascades - Birch Trees TRADED

Attachment 219610 ATART 5 Canada Geese Feeding at Lake Tahoe TRADED

Attachment 219611 ATART 6 Canadian Visitor at Lake Tahoe TRADED

[sniisk]

Just a reminder to everyone: All given challenges are optional. No need to make Christmas/Holiday/Winter related cards. Any theme goes well.

[Evalila]

Great, I have made just one card yet. A birthday card for my sister-in-law... .

Attachment 219612

[Evalila]

... and I will make a bunch of Christmas greeting cards. They are for the patients of the geriatric section of a hospital here in Remscheid who won´t be able to receive much visits from relatives over the holidays due to Covid.

Hopefully these will cheer them up a little.

[sniisk]

I think I need to say good night at this point. I need to wake up at 5.30am.

[jo.on.the.go]

Attachment 219613 ATART 7 Barred Owl (original watercolor plus US postage stamp) TRADED

Attachment 219615 ATART 9 Stockings in a Row (watercolor plus cutouts from Christmas cards)TRADED

Something went crazy as I was editing. ATART 8 is still available.
ATART 8 Cookie Sleigh Ride (watercolor plus cutout from tea box)

[KESagers]

Wow! Everyone is rocking this marathon already!

[Vicki Z]

jo.on.the.go
Cool Canada Geese.....We have lots of them here.
They were having a party in the next door corn field....loud, noisy, and messy
Lovely that your ATCs are just ONE of them!

LOVE your 8 Cookie Sleigh Ride (watercolor background plus image from a tea box)
I just stocked up on tea this weekend, and I never saw the tea box you found.....
What brand of tea is that?

Donnacr
FAB Santa.
I need to work on making some cards with your cut (card strip) top layer.
I have never made one like that.
Very nicely done!