New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/One for the Girls

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional theme of 'one for the girls.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a  digi stamp from Star Stampz called 'Belle Chibi' - you can find her here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Poundland and Craft Creations.

New Pattie's Creations Designs Challenge - Love is in the Air

There's a new challenge today on the Pattie's Creations Designs Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'love is in the air'.  Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pattie's Creations called 'Quilted Heart Image' which you can find here in Pattie's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then used some red glitter in the centres of the circles.  I added some red gems to finish the card.

New 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Optional Theme: For a Loved One

There's a new challenge today on the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge - it's 'anything Christmas Goes' with an optional twist which this week is to make 'a card for a loved one'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is:

Lisa also designed a paper pack for the challenge and there's the chance to vote on which of the papers will be on offer to participants:

If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning the prize from Mari Digis Stamps you need to follow our optional theme and make a card for a loved one.  My card is for a friend who loves dogs and humour.

I've used 'Cancao de Natal' which you can find here.  I coloured the image with Promarkers.

New All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Challenge - Red/Romance/Hearts

A new challenge has started today on the All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook group and this month we'd like to see your creations using red and/or hearts and/or romance or any combination of the three.

You can find the Facebook group here and all the details about the challenge are on the pinned post at the top of the page.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up called 'The Gorgeous Bride' which you can find here in Andrea's Etsy shop.

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

Scribbles Designs - Birthday Party Blowout Midway Post

It's time for a reminder about this month's challenge at Scribbles Designs and also about the ongoing 5th Birthday Party!

The theme for this month's challenge is (of course!) birthday and you can find more details in today's post here plus details of everything that's going on for our birthday party including a limited time freebie!

For my mid-challenge card I've used one of the new releases from January - these are the 'Penguin Boys' and you can find them here.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added some paper from The Paper Store.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Think Pink

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this time it was my turn to choose a theme.  I decided on 'think pink' - lots of scope for people to join in!

You can find all the details and see the inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs class.  This was an adaptation of a design I saw on Pinterest - it's a narrow strip of card folded in two with squares attached to each side to form the card base.

I used the Dinkies 'Rain Hogs' stamp which you can find here on the Little Claire Designs website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and paper pieced the umbrella.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Outdoor Fun

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge and this month our theme is 'outdoor fun'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs called 'Snowman Boy' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.  The sentiment I've used comes with the main image.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.

New Crafty Girls Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Crafty Girls Creations Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is the wonderful:

 

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Paper Nest Dolls called 'Avery With Rose' which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp frm Uniko.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog - it's always 'anything goes' as long as your creation features a critter.  You can find all the details and see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from SheepSki Designs called 'Smile' - you can find him here in Andrea's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and I've used a sentiment stamp from Little Claire Designs and papers from Craft Creations.

New Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge

The beginning of the month means a new challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge Blog - it's 'anything goes' as long as you use patterned paper on your creation.  You can find all the details and see lots of inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

Here's the prize on offer for this month's winner:

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs class.  I used two of the designs from the 'Daschunds' outline sticker sheet which you can find here on their website.

I put the stickers on white card and then coloured them using Promarkers.  I added sentiments from the sticker sheet and some die cut flowers.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

New Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started today on Penny's 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 Delicious Doodles called 'A Slice of Cake' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Dovecraft and Trimcraft - the sentiment is a stamp from Uniko.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Christmas

There's a new Christmas challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog - it's a just for fun challenge and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Imagine That Digistamp called 'Joy Birds' - you can find it here on the website.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used papers from Stampin' Up and pad from The Range.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Music

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'music'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp set from the Hunkydory For the Love of Stamps range called 'All that Jazz'.

I used black Versafine ink to stamp four of the musicians from the set, some little musical notes and a sentiment.  I then simply layered the set with black paper and added some black gems to finish it.

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' 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 stamp from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called 'Dunderton Decorators Ltd' which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a sentiment from Uniko.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

Inspiration Project for Sunsational Crafts - Snow Critters

Today it was my turn to share an inspiration project for Sunsational Stamps - our theme this month is winter critters.

I've used one of the images from the 'Snow Critters' digi stamp set which you can find here on the website.

I've used the reindeer image from the set, coloured with Promarkers and then layered on to some snowy paper.
 

Don't forget to enter our challenge here - the theme is the same as this month's theme for the DT - 'winter critters'.

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Transport

There's a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge and this time our theme is 'transport'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used an old Penny Black wood mounted stamp - the little girl is called Mimi and she features in lots of their stamp designs.

I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers.

The paper I've used is from a Doodlebug pad I received for Christmas and the sentiment stamp is a Visible Image one.

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

Allsorts Challenge - 'old favourites' (my stamp)
Creative Fingers Challenge - 'anything goes'
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie
Penny Black and More Challenge - 'something new' (my paper)

 

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/No Sentiment

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazenut's Christmas Challenge - it's 'anything Christmas goes' with the option to create a card with no sentiment.  You can find all the details plus lots of great inspiration here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp set called 'Christmas Cuties' from Hunkdory's For the Love of Stamps range.

I stamped and masked the little polar bear sitting in front of the igloo (using the post-it note technique) and then stamped the larger bear and the snowflakes.

The stamped image was coloured with Promarkers and I've added some clear sparkle pen on the igloo but it doesn't show up on the photo.  The paper I've used is from a pad from The Range and from Craft Creations.

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

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin Christmas - 'anything goes'
 Daring Cardmakers - 'masking'
Sweet Stampers Challenge - 'winter/snow'
Craft Rocket Challenge - 'winter'

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Something New

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional theme of  'something new'.  All the details plus lots of inspiration are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Mouse - Balloons' which you can find here on their website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp from Little Claire Designs.

My 'something new' is the paper I've used which is from The Paper Cellar.  

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

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'             

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New Penny's Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

It's time for a new challenge 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.

We have two sponsors this week:

and

 For my card I've used a digi stamp from Just Me Digital Stamps called 'Long Necked Giraffe' which you can find here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarker and used papers from a First Edition paper pad.

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

Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'
Moving Along With the Times - 'clean and simple'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes/cute'

New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Through the Craft Room Door Challenge 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 Imagine That Digistamp called 'Queen Anne's Lace' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used some papers from a pack I bought in Poundland.

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

Let's Craft and Create - 'anything goes'
Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'anything goes' 
Createful Hearts Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Path of Positivity Mid-Way - Shades of Blue

It's time for some mid-challenge inspiration for our current Path of Positivity Challenge - it's 'anything goes' as long as it's positive or encouraging with the optional twist of shades of blue.  The original post is here and the reminder post is here on the challenge blog.

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

and

I shared a card made with a paper kit from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles at the start of the challenge and today I've got a card made using a digi from Scribbles Designs.

I've used 'Brrr Chillin' which you can find here on their website.  I found the sentiment in a Hunkydory stamp set and I thought it was perfect to go with the image as blue always makes me think of chilling out and relaxing.

The image and sentiment were coloured using Promarkers and the paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

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

QKR Stampede - 'anything goes'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes' 
Creative Craft Cottage - 'January blues'

Little Claire Designs January Designs Class

Yesterday was the first Little Claire Designs workshop day of the new year and I had a lovely but busy day!

In the morning we had 24 ladies taking part in the class and in the afternoon 21 ladies - we made six cards during each session.

I'll be sharing the cards over the next couple of months but today I thought I'd share a little calendar we made using the beautiful 'Poppies' stamp which you can find here on the website.

Here's a photo of the ladies on this morning's class:

The classes are held in Irby on the Wirral - if you're interested in coming along to a future class, keep an eye on the website here for future dates being added very soon.

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

As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite die and why' (these dies are from an Elizabeth Craft Designs set which has pierced and stitched circle dies - I use them a lot as they cut so easily and look really good)
Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'
Createful Hearts Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New SheepSki Designs Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes/For the Girls

A new challenge started yesterday in the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group - it's 'anything goes' using a digi from SheepSki Designs with the optional theme of  'for the girls.

You can find the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group here.

For my card I've used 'Coffee Break' from SheepSki Designs - you can find it here in Andrea's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from my stash and plain paper from Craft Creations.

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

Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Createful Hearts Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite die and why' (this pierced rectangle die looks so much nicer than just cutting a recetangle with my trimmer and I think it adds to my cards)

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Use a Sentiment

This week on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge it's an 'anything Christmas goes' challenge with the optional theme 'use a sentiment'.   You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

I coloured the image using Promarkers and added some red gems to the image panel.  The paper I've used is from an old Lili of the Valley paper pad.

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

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - 'anything goes'
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
 

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Male Birthday

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional theme of  'male birthday'.  All the details plus inspiration from the Design Team are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Lili of the Valley called 'Oliver Kicking About'.  

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp from Uniko.

Scribbles Designs 5th Birthday Party Blowout

I'm very excited to share the news that I have now joined the Scribbles Designs  DT on a permanent basis having been a GDT for them at the end of last year.

And I've joined them at the perfect time - just as they're having their big birthday celebrations!!

The celebrations started yesterday here on the challenge blog with a brand new challenge with (of course!) a 'birthday' theme.

And today sees the start of a 3 day release party with lots of great new images plus chances to win.

If you'd like to know how to win prizes from our new releases and challenge check out the post I mentioned above.

And so on today!   Head over to the blog here to see all the details and for lots of inspiration using today's brand new release.

And here's my card made using one of the characters from today's new release set 'Brrryce Party Hat':

One lucky person who leaves me a comment on this post will have the chance to win this cute little guy!!

Head over to the blog here for lots more chances to win and make sure you check back again over the next couple of days for more new releases!

New Sparkles Challenge - Thank You

It's time for our first challenge of the year on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and our theme this month is 'thank you'.   Have a look here for all the details.

For my card I've used one of the stamps from The Greetings Farm Miss Anya set.  I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.

The sentiment is from Visible Image and the flower was made using a die from Sweet Dixie.

New Cutie Pie Challenge - January Blues

We've got a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and our theme is 'January blues'.  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 Pink Gem Designs called 'Cart Wheeling Snowman' - you can find him here on the challenge blog.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a computer generated sentiment.   The paper I've used is from Lili of the Valley and Craft Creations.

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Thank You

The theme for this month's challenge on the Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge is 'thank you'.  Have a look here on the post from the start of the month for more details and here for the mid-challenge reminder.

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

For my card I've used a stamp from Dreamerland coloured with Promarkers.

I embossed the white card with a Crafts Too folder and die cut a hole in it - the frame was made using the die used to cut the whole and the next one up in size.  I then raised this up from the image using foam pads.

The card and paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Something New

We're back with our first challenge of the new year on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog and our theme is 'something new'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've made a new baby card using the Stampin' Up 'Moon Baby' stamp set - it's also a new stamp set to me because although I've had it for a while, this is the first time I've used it!

I've used one of the main image stamps from the set, two sentiments and the little single star.

Everything is coloured with Promarkers and I've used paper and card from Craft Creations.