New Pink Gem Challenge - More Than One Fold

We've got a new challenge today at A Gem of a Challenge and this time it was my turn to pick a theme - I've chosen 'lots of layers'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a Pink Gem digi called 'Chloe With Lambs' which you can find here on their website.

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

Creative Corner Challenges - 'pink galore'

Ladybug Crafts - 'your favourite colour'

I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'

Creative Card Crew - 'fancy folds'

Avenue 613 Create - 'anything goes/feminine'

Inspirational Post for Buckwells Crafty Challenge

It's my turn to share a card today on the Buckwell's Crafty Challenge Blog - you can find my post here .

I've used our currently monthly challenge theme which is to 'use spots and/or stripes.  You can find the challenge post here.  I've also used a digi from this month's sponsor A Lil Digi Heaven

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

Simply Create Too - 'favourite colour combination' (pink and brown)

Clear It Out Challenge - 'anything goes'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'

Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New CRAFT Challenge - Sketch

We've got a new challenge on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this time we've got a sketch for you:

For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

For my card, I've used a digi from Sunflower Field called 'Strawberry Muffin' - you can find it here on their website.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'layers'

Simply Create Too - 'favourite colour combination' (red and kraft)

Little Miss Muffett Challenges - 'many layers'

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card, I've used a digi from Inky Impressions called 'Maddie Spreading the Love' - you can find her here on the Inky Impressions website.

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

Digi Choosday - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Eureka Stamps - 'feminine cards'

Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Little Claire Digi Challenge - Mono Colours

We've got a new digi stamp challenge on the Little Claire Blog today and this time we'd like you to make a card using 'mono colours'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer for the winner is:

FIVE LITTLE CLAIRE DIGI STAMPS 

For my card I've used the digi 'Silhouette Elephants' from Little Claire - you can find it here on their website.  I've also used paper from the new 'Mono Magic' paper pack which you can find here.

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

The Sisterhood of Crafters - 'monochromatic'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes

Top Tip Tuesday - 'black and white'

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - May Flowers

We've got a new challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'May Flowers' - for all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi from Lacy Sunshine called 'Sarah Jane' - she is available here on their website.  The paper I've used is from Die Cuts With a View.

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

Digi Choosday - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'flowers for her'

Eureka Stamps - 'feminine cards'

Stamp and Create Challenge Blog - 'May flowers'

New Create and Inspire Challenge

Today I'm sharing my first card as a Design Team member for Create and Inspire:

The theme for today's new challenge is 'sombre and happy' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

For my card I've used a digi from Wilma's Art called 'Children Fishing ' you can find it here on Etsy.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

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

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - 'your inner child'

I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

New from Little Claire - Silhouette Owl and Hedgehog

Today I'm sharing another card made using one of the new silhouette stamps from Little Claire.  This one is called 'Silhouette Owl and Hedgehog' and you can find it here on the Little Claire website.

I've stamped it on to one of the sheets from the Mini Ombre paper pack which you can find here.  I stamped the moon a second time, cut it out and stuck it over the main image.

The card stock is from Bazill and I've also added some black ribbon and gems.

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

Clear It Out Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

The Sisterhood of Crafters - 'monochromatic'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'anything goes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

ABC Challenge Blog - 'I is for inspire us'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Gardening

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'gardening'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Lili of the Valley called 'Vegetable Patch' - you can find it here on their website.  The sentiment I've used is from the current Quick Cards magazine free gift set.

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

Clear It Out Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

Quick Cards Free Gift Stamps

This is a card I've made using two of the stamps that are free with the current issue of Quick Cards.  They're called 'Everyday in Moonbeam Meadow' and are from Crafter's Companion.

I also used some Nitwit papers - these were a free gift with the previous month's Quick Cards.

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

Crafting When We Can - 'for a couple'

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'animals'

Paradise of Stamps - 'animal'

Hiding in My Craft Room - 'die cuts' (circle and scalloped circle)

Creative Inspirations - 'cute critters'

New from Little Claire - Silhouette Cat Tree

There are some great new silhouette stamps on the Little Claire website and this is one of them called 'Silhouette Cat Tree' - you can find it  here on the website.

I stamped the silhouette using Versafine ink on to a piece of the Little Claire Ombre paper - I've used one of the paper from the 'Mini Ombre Paper Pack' which is here.  I stamped the sun again on to yellow paper, cut it out and then stuck it over the main stamped image.  

I'll have some more silhouette cards to share over the next week.

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

That's Crafty Challenge - 'keep it simple'

Red Rubber Inspirationals - 'the letter S' (silhouette stamp)

One Crazy Stamper - 'anything goes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 'anything goes'

Little Claire May Club Stamp Set

This month's club stamp set from Little Claire is the beautiful 'Silhouette Stamp Set' - two silhouette designs with sentiments:

You can find the set here on the Little Claire website.

I've designed the card for this month's club packs and I decided to use script paper under the image for a change.  You can find my photo tutorial for the card here on the Little Claire Blog.

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

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

DRS Designs - 'put it in neutral'

Red Rubber Inspirationals - 'the letter S' (silhouette stamp)

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

One Crazy Stamper - 'anything goes'

New Glory of Christmas Sentiment - Focus on the Sentiment

We've got a new challenge today on The Glory of Christmas Challenge and this time we'd like you to 'focus on the sentiment'.  You can find all the details of the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Dreamees called 'Deck the Halls' - you can find it here on their website.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the gold gems from The Hobby House.

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 'anything goes'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes/add holly'

Southern Girls Challenge - 'words'

Cute Card Thursday - 'use a sentiment'

One Crazy Stamper - 'anything goes'

New Crafty Calendar Challenge - Things With Wings

We've got a new challenge today on the Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'things with wings'.  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.

Our prize this month is a package of goodies supplied by Bev.

For my card I've used a Little Claire stamp called 'You're So Tweet' - you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  The paper I've used is from Nitwits.

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

Crafts 4 Eternity - 'inspired by nature'

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - 'spring has sprung'

In the Pink Challenge - 'fussy and fancy or clean and simple'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'things with wings plus a sentiment'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Boots Challenges - 'things with wings'

2 Crafty Girls Challenge - 'inspiration photo'

Creative Stamping Magazine - Little Claire April Showers

Cards from the Little Claire Design Team are featured in the current issue of Creative Stamping magazine and this is my design which appears on page 24.  We've all used the April club stamp set 'April Showers' which is here on the Little Claire website.

This is how the card looks in print:

I coloured the two images using Promarkers and then paper pieced various elements of it.

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'April showers bring May flowers'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

The ABC Challenge - 'I is for inspire'

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

Use Your Stuff Challenge Blog - 'April showers'

New 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Christmas Critters

We've got a new challenge today on The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up blog and this month our optional theme is 'Christmas Critters'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

If you link up a minimum of 2 Christmas cards this month then you've receive a free digital paper from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles.  One random winner will also receive a set of six digi papers!

Our optional theme this month is 'Christmas Critters' and there's a $25 gift certificate on offer to a randomly drawn winner from the wonderful:

For my card I've used one of the digis from the 'Christmas Cuties' set which you can find here on the Deedee's Digis website.

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

4 Crafty Chicks - 'anything goes'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'things with wings plus a sentiment'

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - 'cute critters'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'use 2 or more dies' (circle die, scalloped circle die and photo corner die)

New Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge - Spots and Dots

We've got a new challenge for you today on the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge Blog and this time we're looking for 'spots and dots' on your creations.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a stamp very kindly supplied by DRS Designs.  The stamp is called 'Santa With Reindeer' and you can find it here on the challenge blog.

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

Crafty Gals Corner - 'spots and/or stripes'

New Alphabet Challenge - F is for Friends/Friendship

It was my turn to choose the theme for today's new Alphabet Challenge and I have chosen 'F is for friends/friendship'.  For more 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 a digi from a very cute set called 'Hedgie Friends' from Imagine That Digis by Kris - you can find the set here on the website.  The sentiment is part of the set.

I've used paper from Craft Creations and some Card Candi to finish the card.

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

Doodle Pantry - 'anything goes'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

Cute Card Thursday - 'use a sentiment'

New Patties Challenge - Use a Flower/Flowers Image

Our new challenge has started today on the Patties Creations Challenge Blog and this month we're asking you to 'use a flower/flowers image'.  For all the details about the challenge have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi called 'Watering Can with Cosmos Flowers' which you can find here in the Patties Creations Etsy shop.  I've kept my card very clean and simple with some coordinating card and gingham ribbon.

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

Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog - 'flowers'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

New Imagine That Digi of the Month Challenge

Our May Digi of the Month Challenge has started on the Imagine That blog here and this month Kris has two great digis for you:

Watering Can Tulips

and

Teacup Pansies

If you linked a card in last month's challenge then you will have received both of these already from Kris.  They are also available to buy on the Imagine That website - just click on the names of the digis above the pictures and you will be taken to the right page.

I've used the 'Watering Can Tulips' digi for my card - I decided to go for a lilac colour scheme using some gingham paper and coordinating card.  I coloured the image using Promarkers and then die cut it with a Spellbinders die.

Plus there's an extra offer from Kris:

thru May 10, you can take an extra 25% off (even sale prices) when your cart reaches $10 or more with coupon code:  MOM25

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

Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog - 'flowers'

Cards Galore Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Dragons Lair Challenge - 'a bouquet of flowers'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Tag You're It

We've got a new challenge today on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'tag, you're it'.  For all the details, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this month are:

and

I've made a little tag card using two die cut tags tied together with ribbon.  Here's the side view to show the card construction:

The stamp I've used is from Little Claire - this little guy is called 'Dinkies Robin Doggie' and you can find him here on the Little Claire website,  The paper I've used is from a Bebunni pad.   I coloured the ribbon with a Promarker to match the other colours.

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

Paradise of Stamps Challenge - 'animal'

Polkadoodles Challenge Blog - 'anything but square'

Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog - 'make your mark'

New Be Crafty Challenge - Fantasy

I'm very excited to be part of the Design Team bringing you the first Be Crafty Challenge,  The theme for this first challenge is 'fantasy' and you can find all the details on the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Rosey Hearts.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Rosey Hearts called 'Puff of Magic' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and then glittered her wings with Stickles.  To finish the card I've used my Fiskars Threading Water punch and a photo corner die cut.

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

Kitty Bee Challenge - 'girly cards' 

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Buckwells Crafty Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes

We've got a new challenge today on the Buckwells Crafty Challenge Blog and this month we're asking you to use spots and/or stripes on your creations.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

For my card I've used a digi from A Lil Digi Heaven called 'Joanne' - you can find her here in their Etsy shop.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the pearls from The Hobby House.

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

Kitty Bee Challenge - 'girly cards' 

Crafty Gals Corner - 'spots and/or stripes'

GDT Card for Creative Ladybirds Creations Blog Hop

Today I'm joining the ladies in the Design Team at the Creative Ladybirds Creations Challenge for their blog hop.

The sponsors for the blog hop are:

and

and

For my card I've used a digi from Ike's Art called 'Pocket Watch' - you can find it here on Ike's website.  The sentiment is an old stamp that I've had for many years - it's become separated from its packaging so I'm not sure who made it.

Blog Hop

You should have arrived at my blog from Susan's blog and I'm the last one on the list!  Here's a list of all the blogs just in case you've got lost along the way!

Fiona - http://twinklingstarrystars.blogspot.co.uk/

Kandis -http://kandy-s.blogspot.co.uk/

Carla -http://carla-writes.blogspot.co.uk/

Lena - http://pysselokaffe.blogspot.co.uk/

Chris -http://dotdotstamping.com/

Kaylee -http://104cards.blogspot.com

Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.co.uk/

Anne -http://annescraftblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Rachel -http://blossomcards.blogspot.co.uk/

Carol -http://crafty-stamper.blogspot.co.uk/

Susan-http://susanrenshaw0404.blogspot.co.uk/

Helen -http://www.craftinghelen.blogspot.co.uk/ (you are here)

All the details about the blog hop plus the prizes on offer are on the main challenge blog - don't forget you need to leave a comment on each DT blog to be in with a chance of winning.

After you've left a comment here on my blog, head back to the blog hop post on the challenge blog here and leave a comment to let us know that you've completed the hop!

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means a new 'anything goes' challenge on Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - we're looking for any kind of creation as long as it's for Christmas.  You'll find all the details plus inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor, as always, is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Bugaboo called 'Noel Snowflake Block' - you can find it here on their website.  The paper I've used is from a Bebunni paper pad and I've added some tiny gems to the image to finish the card.

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

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - 'white with one colour'