New Gem of a Challenge - Red, White and Blue

There's a new challenge today on the Gem of a Challenge Blog:

This time our theme is 'red, white and blue' and you can find all the details on the challenge blog here.  And the prize on offer is:

2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits

OR one of each (no sets or sentiment sets)  

of the winners choice from  

 PINK GEM DESIGNS

 

For my card I used:

 

- Ellie With Postbox digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here 

- Promarkers to colour the image

- patterned papers from First Edition 

- other paper and card and sticker sentiment from Craft Creations

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Washi Tape

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge:

Our challenges are always anything Christmas goes with an optional theme which this week is to use some washi tape.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- Dinkies 'Christmas Lights' stamp from Little Claire Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour the image

- kraft card embossed with a Cuttlebug folder and white Brilliance ink

- card and paper from Craft Creations

- red checked washi tape from my stash

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Beach Time

It's time for the second round of new release cards in the All Dressed Up Facebook Group:

You can find the Facebook Group here and there's more inspiration on the blog here.

For my card I've used:

- Beach Time digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps available here

- Promarkers to colour the image

- patterned paper from Pebbles

- other paper, gems and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Pink Cat Studios

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Beautiful Blooms

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog:

Our challenges are always anything goes with an optional twist and this week it's 'beautiful blooms'.  You can find all the details here on the challene blog plus lots of inspiration from the Design Team.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

And here's what I used to make my card:

- 'Mum Wedding' digi stamp from A Day for Daisies available here

- Promarkers to colour image

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

- paper and card from Craft Creations

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Summer Sunny Days

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog:

Our theme for this challenge is 'summer sunny days' and you can find all the details see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

 

The image I've used is the one for the current progressive challenge in the LeAnn's World 101 Facebook Group.  This challenge is about to end but a new one will be underway soon.

And here's what I used to make my card:

 

- Kate at the Beach digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 available here 

- Promarkers to colour the image

- patterned paper from Stampin' Up

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Pink Cat Studio

New SheepSki Designs Facebook Group Challenge - Anything Goes/Add Flowers

A new challenge has started today in the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group:

It's anything goes using a SheepSki Designs image with the optional twist of adding flowers.

The Facebook Group is here.

To make my card I've used:

-  'Smile' digi stamp from SheepSki Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour image

- patterned paper from a Making Cards magazine paper pad

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

- paper, card and card blank from Craft Creations

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Metal Madness

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog:

For this challenge we want to see some metal madness on your designs!  You can find all the details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- 'Benjamin' digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 available here

- Promarkers to colour the image

- patterned paper from Lili of the Valley

- sentiment from Stampin' Up

- card blank and paper from Craft Creations

- brads from my stash

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Make Your Own Backing Paper Using a Stamp

We've got a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog:

For this challenge, we're asking you to make your own backing paper using a stamp.

For my card I used:

- Beautiful You stamp set from Stampin' Up

- Shaded Lilac Distress Ink

- card, paper, gems and card blank frm Craft Creations

- paper flower from Home Bargains

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Non-Traditional Christmas Colours

It's Saturday so that means a new challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog:

Challenges are always anything goes with an optional theme to follow and this week it's to use non-traditional Christmas colours.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

Here's another view of my card:

And this is what I used to make my card:

- Dinkie Reindeer Snowflake stamp from Little Claire Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour the stamped image

- patterned paper from Trimcraft

- other card, paper and peel off sentiment from Craft Creations

New Scribbles Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Scribbles Challenge Blog:

This month we've got an anything goes challenge - you can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

The prizes on offer are:

• Top Scribbler (chosen randomly) receives $10 worth of digital images
• Top 3 (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images
• Gold Star (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images

For my card I've used:

- Topiary 1 digi stamp from Scribbles Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour the image

- paper and card from Craft Creations

- Card Candi from Craftwork Cards

- red gems from JJD Crafts

New Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Let's Be Pretty

There's a new challenge today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog:

This time our theme is 'let's be pretty' and you can find all the details and see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog. 

And here's what I've used for my card:

- 'Rainy Day Suzie' digi stamp available here from LeAnn's World 101 

- Promarkers to colour the image

- papers, card, gems and card blank from Craft Creations

- paper flowers from my stash

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Non-Traditional Colours

It's time for some mid-month inspiration on the Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge Blog:

This month we're looking for creations using non-traditional Christmas colours - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog plus see lots of great inspiration. 

The prize on offer for this month's winner is:

And to make my card I've used:

- Dinkies 'Star of Wonder' stamp from Little Claire Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour stamped image

- silver card from Lime Tree Crafts

- patterned paper and clear gems from Craft Creations

- small snowflake punch

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Sun, Sea or Sand

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog:

This week's theme is Sun, Sea or Sand and all the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

And here's what I used to make my card:

- Byron Surf'n digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 available here

- Promarkers to colour the image

- patterned paper from Die Cuts With a View

- other paper, card and card blank from Craft Creations

New Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Not Just Cards Challenge Blog:

As always, our theme is 'anything goes' - have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

And here's what I used for my card:

- Gnome digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs, currently downloadable free in the Twinkle Lane Designs Facebook Group here.

- Promarkers to colour the image

- paper, card and card blank from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Digi Stamp Boutique

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenge - birthday
Crafty Cardmakers - for a man/boy
Simply Create Challenge - for a male
Always Hapy Birthday - anything goes birthday

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Spots and Dots

There's a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog:

This month we want to see your cute creations using 'spots and dots'.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and to see lots of inspiration.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

And this is what I used for my card:

- 'Stanley - Valentine's Heart' digi stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs available here

- image coloured with Promarkers

- papers, card and gems from Craft Creation

- stamped sentiment from Digi Stamp Boutique

- paper flower from Home Bargain

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenge - birthday 

Aud Sentiments Designs - anything goes + a sentiment
Always Hapy Birthday - anything goes birthday
I Love Promarkers - anything goes

LeAnn's World 101 Freebie in the Kit & Clowder FB Group

Would you like to get this digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 completely free??

Head over to the Kit & Clowder Facebook group here for all the details of what you need to do to get hold of the image:

I've coloured the image with my Promarkers and made it into a card.

Here's what I used:

- patterned paper from Stampin' Up

- card, card blank and paper from Craft Creation
- sentiment stamp from DigiStamp Boutique

I'd like to enter my cards in the following challenges:

QKR Stampede - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - love is in the air
Dragonfly Dreams - anything goes
Craftaholics R Us - love you cards

New Gem of a Challenge - Yellow

There's a new challenge today on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog

This time we're looking for yellow creations - we want you to use more yellow than any other colour.

Our Prize for one lucky winner is 

2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits

OR one of each (no sets or sentiment sets)  

of the winners choice from  

 PINK GEM DESIGNS.

For my card I've used:

- 'Little Millie With Heart Balloon' digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here 

- Promarkers to colour image

- patterned paper from Doodlebug

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Digistamp Boutique 

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - anything goes
Creative Knockouts - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - anything goes
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - tic tac toe (black, patterned paper, yellow)
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge - animals 

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Winter Fun

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog

Our challenges are always anything goes with an optional theme and this week it's 'winter fun'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer to this week's winner is:

Here's a side view of my card:

And the inside:

Here's what I used to make my card:

- 'Snowflake Chilly' digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here

- sentiment stamp from Uniko

- Promarkers to colour image

- patterned paper from Stampin' Up

- paper, card and pearls from Craft Creations

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

As You Like It Challenge - favourite card shape/fold - this card fold still gives you a square base which I like using but the folded flap across the front adds a shape to the card very easily
Time Out Challenges - holidays

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Ribbon or Twine

It's Friday and that means a new challenge on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog.

Our challenges are always anything goes with an optional twist and this week it's to use ribbon or twine.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

 Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

Crafty Ribbons

And here's what I used for my card:

- Little Claire Designs white tag card available here 

- Little Claire Designs 'Elephants in Squares' dinkies stamp available here 

- Promarkers to colour stamped image

- paper, gem and peel off sentiment from Craft Creations

- ribbon from my stash

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Pretty and Pearly and a DT Call

It was my turn to choose the theme for today's new Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and I chose 'pretty and pearly'

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog plus details of our DT call.

And here's what I used for my card:

- My Favourite Things stamp set

- Promarkers to colour image

- patterned paper, card, paper and card blank from Craft Creations

- pearls from The Hobby House

- paper flower from Home Bargain

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog:

As always, the theme is 'anything goes' and we have two great sponsors this week:

and 

 

 

And here's what I used to make my card:

- Ballet Shoes Digi Stamp Set from Sparkle'n'Sprinkle available here 

- Promarkers to colour the image 

- patterned paper from Stampin Up

- card, paper, card blank and gems from Craft Creations