New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - The Big Guy

I'm running a bit late this week - this is my card for the new Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge which started on Tuesday last week.  Our theme for this final challenge of the year is 'the big guy' or Santa and you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used of the fab Santa digis from Nutcrafters - unfortunately there are technical issues with the website at the moment so I can't provide a link.  The paper I've used is from Papermania.

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'whatever is still urgently needed'

Wags'n'Whiskers Challenge - 'Merry Christmas'

CCEE Stampers - 'starring Santa'

Papertake Weekly - 'last Christmas card of the year'

The Stamping Chef Challenge - 'anything goes'

The Male Room Challenge - 'Christmas'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - All That Glitters!

A new challenge started yesterday on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'all that glitters'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

I've made a little Christmas tag using a tag die.  I've used some snowflake paper and torn white card to create a little scene and the snowman is decoupaged.  To finish I used glitter glue on the snow and on all the lines on the snowman.

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

Creative Knockouts - 'all that glitters'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/make it sparkle'

I Love Promarkers - 'Frosty the snowman'

Just Inspirational Challenges - 'winter'

Craft Your Passion Challenges - 'baby, it's cold outside'

Come and Get It Challenges - 'winter'

Simply Create Too - 'snow, snow, snow'

4 Crafty Chicks - 'make it sparkle'

Nutcrafters Mid-Challenge Reminder - Anything But a Card

Just a quick reminder that there is still time to enter our current challenge at Nutcrafters - our theme is 'anything but a card'.  All the details are in the original blog post here and there's more mid-challenge inspiration here.

I've made a little post-it note holder using a cute little elephant stamp.

Here's the inside of the holder:

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

Not Just Cards - 'anything goes'

The Pink Elephant Challenge - 'anything but a card'

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'anything but a card'

The Stamping Chef Challenge - 'anything goes'

Stampavie and More - 'anything goes'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Anything But a Card

We've got a new challenge today on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog and this time we'd like to see 'anything but a card'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I've made a very simple Christmas ornament using circles of card with ribbon sandwiched in between - I've hung it on the wall but it would also work as a tree ornament.  I finished it off with some glitter on her wings although it doesn't show up too well on the photo.

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

Decosse's Dyanmite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes with some blue'

Crimbo Crackers - 'clean and simple'

Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Without Words - 'preparing for Christmas'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'ribbon and/or lace'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenges - 'cool colours'

Try It On Tuesday - 'home made or hand made'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Halloween

The theme for our new challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog is 'halloween' - you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I've gone for cute halloween and have used one of digis which is available free here on the Nutcrafters website.  There are several freebies available there so it's worth taking a look!  I've layered it up with some kraft, polka dot and dark brown paper and finished the card with some black gem stones.

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

The Stamping Chef - 'anything goes'

Digi Makeover Challenge - 'pumpkins'

Great Impressions Challenge - 'autumn elegance'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder

Just a quick reminder that there is still time to enter our current Nutcrafters challenge - our theme is 'winter weather'.

You can find all the details about the challenge here in the original challenge post and see the mid-challenge inspiration here.

For my card I've used one of the new Nutcrafters digis which will be available soon.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

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

Crafting by Designs - 'get ready for Christmas'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'use a sentiment'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

Holly Jolly Challenge - 'snowman fun'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Winter Weather

A new challenge has started today on the Nutcrafters challenge blog and this time our theme is 'winter weather'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card, I've used one of the new digis which will be available to buy very soon.  I fussy cut the image, coloured it and then created a background with some torn paper and patterned paper.

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

Inky Impressions - 'anything goes'

The Crafter's Cafe Blog Challenge - 'use an image with a hat'

I Love Promarkers - 'snowflakes'

Holly Jolly Challenge - 'snowman fun'
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - 'snowflakes'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Something New

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to enter our current Nutcrafters challenge - our theme is 'something new' and we've all used one of the new Christmas digis from Nutcrafters which will be available online soon.

All the details about the challenge are in the original post here and you can see more inspiration here in the mid-challenge post.

I've used some paper from Craft Creations and some torn white card for snow.

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

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'snowflakes'

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Creative Inspirations - 'anything goes'

Anything Goes With a Twist - 'anything goes'

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Sweet Pea Stampers - 'tear it to pieces'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Anything But Square

It was my turn to choose the challenge for the new Nutcrafters Challenge and I've picked anything but square.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog/

For my card I've used a digi from the 'Teen Seasons' digi stamp set.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - B is for .....

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to enter the current challenge at Nutcrafters - our theme is 'B is for ....' and you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.  There's some mid-challenge inspiration here.

For my card I've used one of the cute Christmas digis from Nutcrafters called 'Pudding Balloon'.  I've also used paper from the Dovecraft 'Krafty Christmas' paper pack which is available here from Little Claire.  In my case, B is for - balloon, brown and of course brandy sauce!

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

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge - 'digital'

Crafting at the Weekend - 'anything goes'

Without Words Challenge - 'celebration'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - B is For ....

We've got a new challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog today and this time our theme is 'b is for ...' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.  

For my card I've used one of the most recent Nutcrafters stamp releases and my 'b is for' items are: boy, baker, brown, blue, birthday, blooms and bling!

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

I Love Promarkers - 'sweet treats'

Crafting by Designs - 'anything goes'

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

2 Cute Ink Challenges - 'anything goes'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Celebrations

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to enter our current challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - our theme for the current challenge is 'celebrations'.  All the details are here in the original challenge post.

This is a very simple 'new home' card made with one of the new Nutcrafters designs released earlier this year.  The paper is from my stash and I've added some little paper flowers to finish the card.

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

Inky Impressions - 'anything goes'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'animals'

Digi Choosday - 'blooms'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'flowers'

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'die cuts and flowers'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Celebrations

We've got a brand new challenge on the Nutcrafters blog today and this time our theme is 'celebrations'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the inspiration from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the most recent digi stamps from Nutcrafters - it's part of the 'Fresh Start' set.  Our website is currently undergoing some changes but will be back online soon and you'll be able to see all the Nutcrafters goodies.

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

The Crazy Challenge - 'cute little animals'

Papertake Weekly - 'to die for'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'our furry little friends'

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'die cuts and flowers'

Creative Moments - 'anything/animals'

Inky Impressions Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Anything Goes

There's still time to enter our current challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - our theme this time is 'anything goes'.  You can find the original challenge here on the Nutcrafters blog and the mid-challenge inspiration here.

I've used a cute Nutcrafters digi with some striped paper and some spotted washi tape.

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

Top Tip Tuesday - 'something sweet'

Stamp and Create Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafting When We Can Challenge - 'bright colours'

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Cameras/Photos

We've got a new challenge for you today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog - our theme is 'cameras/photos'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Nutcrafters - unfortunately, the website is down at the moment so I can't give you a link.  I've also used the sketch from the current Sketch Saturday Challenge.

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

Kitty Bee Designs - 'birthday boy'

Sketch Saturday

Fitztown Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Love to Create - 'inspired by a book, song or move - 'Flash Bang Wallop - What a Picture, What a Photograph' from 'Half a Sixpence')

Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'birthdays'

Papertake Weekly - 'spots and dots'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Anything Goes

Our new challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog is 'anything goes' - always a popular one with everyone.  You can find all the details of the challenge here on the challenge blog together with some inspiration from the Design Team.

I've chosen to make a very simple new baby card using this cute little rabbit with a balloon.

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

2 Cute Ink Challenges - 'animals'

Crafting for All Seasons - 'feature a creature'

The Stamping Chef - 'anything goes'

Without Words - 'previous challenge' (Little April Showers - focusing on blue)

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'b items' (baby, bunny, blue, balloon)

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Summer Celebrations

There's still time to enter our current challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - the theme is 'summer celebrations'.  You can find all the details here on the original challenge post and see the mid-challenge inspiration from the Design Team here.

For my card I've used one of the Nutcrafters digi stamps and I've also followed the sketch at Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

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

Sunday Sketch and Stamp - 'sketch'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'anything goes'

Just Inspirational Challenges - 'hobbies or sports'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'favourite colour combination'  blue and kraft

Chocolate Coffee and Cards - 'polka dots'

Wags'n'Whiskers - 'polka dots'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Christmas in July

There is still time to enter our current challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - our theme is 'Christmas in July'.  You can find all the details here in the original post and see more inspiration from the Design Team here.

For my card I've used the wonderful 'Jingle Bell Rock' which you can find here on the Nutcrafters website.

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

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

The Stamping Chef Challenge - 'anything goes'

Scribble and Scrap - 'anything goes'

Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge - 'make it Christmas or make a splash'

Crafty Boots Challenges - 'Christmas in July'

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Christmas in July

We've got a new challenge today on the Nutcrafters challenge blog and this time our theme is 'Christmas in July.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, click here to go to the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a Nutcrafters digi called 'Pudding Balloon' which you can find here on their website.  I've also used two star dies from Memory Box and papers from Craft Creations.

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

Winter Wonderland - 'spots and stripes'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'make your mark'

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Papertake Weekly - 'stars and stripes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'on the move/transport'

Crafty Boots Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'stars, stripes or both'

Simply Create Too - 'Christmas in July'

One Card, Two Challenges!

I'm running a bit behind this week.  This is my card for the 'wedding/anniversary' CRAFT challenge which started last Thursday here and it's also a challenge reminder for the 'anything but square' challenge here at Nutcrafters.

I've used a digi called 'Once Upon a Dream' from Nutcrafters which is here on their website.  I've kept the card very simple and just used two peel off silver hearts and some pearls.

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

Milk Coffee Challenge - 'white on white'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'no patterned papers'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'anything goes'

Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'no right angles'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'inspired by a song, movie or book' ("The Princess Bride")

Cards Galore Challenges - 'use a stamp or a digi'