New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Cute as Button called 'Reindeer Bells' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.  The circle sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

GDT Card for Sunny Day Crafting - G is for Giraffe

Today I'm sharing my Guest Designer card for the Sunny Day Crafting Challenge - a big thank you to Janis for asking me to join you!

The theme for this week's challenge is 'G is for Giraffe' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Dinkies Cutest Giraffes' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used paper from a First Edition pad.  The sentiment I've used is also from Little Claire Designs.

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

 The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Pinspirational Challenge
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - 'anything goes'
Penny Black and More Challenge - 'all creatures great and small'
Craft Rocket Challenge - 'animal kingdom'
Crafting by Designs - 'anything goes

New Sparkles Challenge - Birthday

There's a new challenge today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'birthday' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the new release flamingo sets from Imagine That Digi Stamp - there are three in total and I'll be sharing cards made with them all over the next couple of weeks.

This set is called 'Flamingo Birthday' and you can find it here on the website.

Here's what you get in the set:

I've used the outline version of the main image and coloured it with Promarkers.  I've used paper from Echo Park combined with some black paper.  I used a punch to round two of the corners on the layers and finished the card with some black gems.

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

Passion for Promarkers - 'pretty pastels'
Monochrome Magic - 'anything monochrome goes'
Emerald City Crafts Challenge - 'anything goes'
Moving Along With the Times - 'things that fly'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Fancy Folds

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this fortnight we're looking for 'fancy folds'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs Christmas workshop day.  The card has three main panels with two smaller panels in between the main ones.  Here's what it looks from one side to show some of the folds:

The stamp I've used is from the current Little Claire Designs Christmas Stamp Box which is still available on the website here. 

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and added some Glitter Film (available here) over the top of the image.

The papers I've used are from Craft Creations and the snowflake is a die from Sweet Dixie. 

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes/glitter and bling'
Dream Valley Challenge - 'Christmas animals'
Penny Black and More - 'all creatures great and small'
Craft Rocket Challenges - 'animal kingdom'

New Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Back to School

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'back to school'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prizes on offer for this challenge are:

For my card I've used a stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs called 'Back to School' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used a sentiment from a Uniko stamp set.  The paper I've used is from a Forever Friends Christmas paper pad and I've used some gems from Poundland.
 
I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'for a child'
Let's Craft and Create - 'hey dude'
Pink and Main Challenges - 'school'

Christmas Cards All Year Round Reminder Post - Use Yellow

Today I'm sharing some mid-challenge inspiration for the Christmas Cards All Year Round Challenge - this month we're asking you to 'use yellow'.  You can find all the details here in the original challenge post.  There's more inspiration in the reminder post here

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

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Mari Digis called 'Merry Christmas 2' - it's available here on the Stamping Studio website.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations and some Bazzill card.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Dream Valley Challenge - 'Christmas animals'
My Time to Craft Challenge - 'hats and bags'

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge Reminder - Anything Goes

It's time to share some mid-month reminder inspiration for the current challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - our theme is 'anything goes' as long as it's a Christmas creation.

You can find all the details about this month's challenge here on the challenge blog and see the rest of the mid-month inspiration here.

I'm sharing one of the cards I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs Christmas workshop day.  For this card I used the 'Dinkies Goosey and Lucy Geese' stamp which you can find here on the website.

The star is a separate stamp so I used it to stamp the background - both this and the stamped image were coloured with Promarkers.

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

Christmas Card Challenges - 'anything goes'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Moving Along With the Times - 'things that fly'

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Boys Will Be Boys

There's a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challene Blog and this month our theme is 'boys will be boys'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Football Andy' - you can find him here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then layered it up with red and black paper and some football digi paper from Pondskipper Crafts.

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

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - 'anything goes'
Crafty Friends Challenge - 'anything goes'
Creative Knockouts - 'card for a child'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'for a child'
Let's Craft and Create - 'hey dude'
I Love Promarkers - 'one for the boys'
Use Your Stuff - 'for the love of children'
Always Fun Challenges - 'going in circles'

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

 For my card I've used a digi stamp from Digistamps 4 Joy called 'Peek-a-Boo' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

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

Shopping Our Stash - 'spice up your life' (Baby Spice)

Use Your Stuff - 'for the love of children' 

Digistamps 4 Joy - 'anything goes'

Little Claire Designs Christmas Card Making Day

Last Saturday I had a great day teaching two Christmas card making classes for Little Claire designs - we had 21 ladies there in the morning and 23 in the afternoon!

We made a total of twelve different cards during the day - you'll see them over the next couple of months here on my blog and on Facebook.

This card was made using one of the stamps from the current Little Claire Designs stamp box which is available here on the website.  The stamp has the three little robins in a row - for this card I used masking tape to stamp the robins separately in three circles, completing the card with a stamped sentiment.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

Here are a couple of photos from the afternoon class showing the ladies hard at work:

Our next card making class day is on Saturday 14 October - one half of the day will be Christmas themed and the other will be non-Christmas.  You can find more details about the classes here on the website.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' Christmas - 'anything goes'
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Moving Along With the Times - 'things that fly'
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Penny Black and More Challenge - 'all creatures great and small'
Stamping Sensations - 'anything goes'

Sunsational Stamps Inspiration Post

Today it's my turn to share some inspiration on the Sunsational Stamps Blog.

I've used the very cute 'Camping Bear' set which you can find here on the website.

I've used two of the stamps from the set to create my card.  The camp fire was stamped and coloured with Promarkers and then I used some clear glitter pen over the top.

I paper pieced the sleeping bag using some gingham paper from Craft Creations and then stamped the bear on to white card and added this over the top of the sleeping bag.  

The sentiment is from a magazine stamp set and I've layered more gingham paper and some dark brown paper behind the image.

Don't forget that the theme for our August challenge is 'camping' - take a look here for all the details.

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'for a child'
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'
Love to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes/Children

Today I'm joining the ladies on the Not Just Cards Challenge Blog as a Guest Designer - a big thank you for inviting me to join you.

You can find this month's challenge here.

The sponsor for this month's challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used the 'Seaside Anchor' digital image which you can find here in the Etsy shop.  I've used the outline version and coloured it myself with Promarkers but you can also buy a pre-coloured version here.

In addition I used one of the sentiments from the 'Smiles Sentiments' set which is here in the shop.

I decided to follow the optional challenge theme and used a seaside picture from the Bumble Button blog here.

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

Create and Inspire Challenge - 'anything goes/summer days'
Crafting With an Attitude - 'anything goes'
Crafting by Designs - 'anything goes'
Di's Digi Designs Challenge - 'just add water'
OLLCB - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - 'summer fun'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Embossing

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challene Blog and this week our theme is embossing.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps called 'It's Snowing' - you can find it here in the Etsy shop.  I coloured he image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations to layer it up.

My embossing was done with a Cuttlebug embossing folder - I've added pearls to the middle of each embossed snowflake but it isn't that easy to see on the photo.

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

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - 'anything goes'
The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

New from Digital Delights - Cat A Latte Set

Today I'm sharing some inspiration using one of the August new releases from Digital Delights:

I've used the very cute 'Cat a Latte Set' which you can find here on the website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from an old Die Cuts With a View paper pad.  I've used an Elizabeth Crafts Design scalloped square die and pierced circle die around the sentiment which comes as part of the set.

If you head over to the blog here you'll see some more inspiration using the other two new releases.

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

As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite embellishment' (punched paper dots - they always match your project and they're flat for posting cards)
Creative Moments - 'anything goes/make it funny'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenge - 'animal kingdom'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog and this week, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

We have two great sponsors this week:

 

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sasayaki Glitter called 'Gift Amy' - you can find her here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Echo Park.  The sentiment stamp I've used is from Uniko Stamps.

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

Simon Monday Challenge - 'happy birthday'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
Emerald City Crafts - 'anything goes'
Crafting By Designs - 'anything goes'
Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

 For my card I've used a digi from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called 'Morris Minor Traveller' - you can find it here on their website.  

I've coloured the image with Promarkers using a photo from the internet to get the right colouring on the back of the car.  I used part of a page from an old atlas as my backing paper and a peel off sentiment and some gems to finish the card.

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

Naughty or Nice Challenge - 'on the move'
Let's Craft and Create - 'hey dude'
The Male Room - 'maps/coordinates'
I Love Promakers - 'one for the boys'

New From All Dressed Up Stamps - Little Squeak

Today I'm sharing some inspiration using one of this month's new releases from All Dressed Up Stamps.

This is 'Little Squeak' and you can find him here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the digi with Promarkers and layered up papers from Craft Creations.  The card blank is an old one from Craftwork Cards.

Head over to the Facebook group here to see some inspiration using the other new releases for August.

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

Artistic Inspirations - 'anything goes'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenges - 'animal kingdom'
Crafting By Designs - 'anything goes'
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'
Crafty Animals Challenge - 'anything goes'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'no sentiment on front of card'

New Daisy Chain Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Saturday on the Daisy Chain Challenge Blog - this month we've got an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Dinkies Umbrella Daschund' - you can find it here on their website.

I've used paper from Craft Creations - I paper pieced the umbrella to match the backing paper.

New Imagine That Creative Playground Link Up for August

Today I'm sharing some inspiration for the August Link Up Challenge on the Imagine That Creative Playground Blog.  All the details about the link up are here on the blog.

Our theme is 'anything goes' and you can post anything crafty to be in with the chance of winning a $10 voucher for the store.

If you link up a creation using an Imagine That digi stamp as your focus, you will receive this month's free featured set:

For my DT inspiration I've used the very cute ' Dachsund Christmas' digi - you can find it here on the store website.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.  The sentiment comes with the main image.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'animals'
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenges - 'animal kingdom'
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'
Crafty Animals Challenge - 'anything goes'
Emerald City Crafts Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Pattie's Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog and this month it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pattie's Creations called 'Mom and Baby Polar Bear' - you can find it here in Pattie's Etsy shop.

I added a bit of colour to the digi stamp with Promarkers and layered the image with papers from Craft Creations.  I finished the card with some gems, Card Candi and a die cut snowflake.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Pretty Pastels

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and this time our theme is 'pretty pastels' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a card designed for my last Little Claire Designs class.  It's not easy to see from the photo but there is a circle cut away from the front of the card and the stamped image is underneath and card front which is raised up with foam pads.  

The stamp is called 'Dinkies Hedgehog Dandelion' and you can find it here on the Little Claire Designs website.  The papers and pearls are from Craft Creations.

New 12 Months of Christmas Challenge - Traditional Christmas Colours

It's time for the August Link Up Challenge on the 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'traditional Christmas colours'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a clip art set from NS Designs called 'Joyful Christmas' which you can find here.  I've also used a digi paper designed by Lisa from the 'Christmas Confectionary' set.

New All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Challenge - Girlz Rule

There's a new challenge today in the All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Challenge and this month our theme is 'girlz rule'.  You can find all the details here in Facebook Group.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps called 'Springtime' - you can find her here in the Etsy shop.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp from Little Claire Designs.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations Craft Sensations and I finished the card with some pink pearls.

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

Dream Valley Challenges - 'anything goes'

OLLCB - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'

New A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means a new challenge on the A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog - we always have an 'anything goes' theme and you can find more details here on the challenge blog.

Lozzy who runs the blog produces a fantastic range of digi papers and if you're lucky enough to win a prize on the challenge you will get to pick your prize from the papers section on the challenge blog.

This month I've used a paper from Lozzy's 'Christmas' digi paper pack:

The digi stamp I've used is called 'Ice Bear' and is available here from Craftin' Desert Divas.  I was lucky enough to win a voucher for their store in the recent Coffee Lovers' Blog Hop and this is one of the digis I chose.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a sentiment from Little Claire Designs and some red gems.

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

Love to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Tiny Fingers and Toes

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challege Blog and this time our theme is 'tiny fingers and toes' - we want to see your baby cards. All the details are here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi from SheepSki Designs called 'Baby Feet' - you can find it here in the Etsy shop.  I coloured the image using Promarkers.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.  The backing card I've used is from Limetree Crafts.

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

Love to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'
I Love Promarkers - 'one for the boys'

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Festive Sentiment

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge and this month our theme is 'festive sentiment' - we want to see your festive sentiment as the main focus of your card.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the stamps from a Do Crafts set I picked up cheap at The Works earlier this year.  I added a bit of colour to the letters with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.

I cut a die cut snowflake in half and attached one piece to edge side of the sentiment panel.

New Crafty Designs Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prizes on offer are:

 

This week the Design Team are showcasing a brand new digi stamp called 'Christmas Melodies' - isn't it cute? And of course, because it's a digi stamp it can be re-sized as you want before you use it.  

I coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and used paper from my stash, punched snowflakes, gems and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.