New Little Claire Challenge - A Sketch Plus Autumn Theme

Today we've got a new challenge for you on the Little Claire blog and this month there's a sketch to follow plus we'd like to see cards with an autumn theme.

Here's the sketch:

As you can see, I've left off the bow (my bows just never look right!) and replaced the three flowers with a sentiment.

Here's the great prize on offer for the winner:

You can find more details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the blog.

For my card I've used the 'Mice in Squares' stamp which is part of the prize on offer to the winner!  You can find it here on the Little Claire website.  I've also used one of the stamps from the 'Sentiments Mix' set which you can find here on the website.  The paper I've used is from Little Claire here and I've finished the card with some ribbon, black gems and Card Candi.

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

Sarah Hurley Challenges - 'autumn glow'

Bearly-Mine Challenges - 'fall colours'

LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - 'autumnal colours'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'autumn'
My Time to Craft Challenge - 'autumnal colours'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Use Two Images

A new Pink Gem challenge has started today on A Gem of a Challenge and our theme is 'use two images'.  You can find all the details of the challenge and see the card from the rest of the DT here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used 'School Boy Andy' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website and 'School Girl Chloe' which you can find here.  The background is from the 'Background Papers' set which you can find here.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and I printed out the sentiment from my computer.

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

Stampin' for the Weekend - 'back to school'

Crafting for All Seasons - 'for a child/back to school'

Papertake Weekly - 'child's play'

QKR Stampede - 'back to school'

Tammy's Scrapin' Corner - 'back to school'

Card Makin' Mamas - 'for the kids'
Digi Darla's Challenge - 'anything goes with a back to school twist'

Wednesday Night Craft Club - Deck the Halls

This is another card I designed for the Wednesday nigh craft club I go to - another quick and simple Christmas card for us to make.

I used an old wood mounted Stampendous stamp called 'Deck the Halls' and a snowflake Cuttlebug folder for the background.  I've finished the card with some ribbon and red gems.

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

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - 'no designer paper'

Simon Says Stamp - 'emboss it'

A Little Bit Crafty - 'clean and simple'

Crafting By Designs - 'anything goes'
Crimbo Crackers - 'quick and easy'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafts-Too Challenge - 'texture + your own style' (CAS)

It's Time for An Old Favourite - Part 2

Today I'm sharing another card made with the Little Claire 'Stopwatch' stamp - you can find it here on the website.  I've also used one of the 'Dictionary Definition' stamps which you can find here.

I've used some paper from Craft Creations and I've inked around the edges of the image panel and the patterned paper.

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

I Love Promarkers - '3 different shapes' (square, label die and circle)

Crafty Creations Challenges - 'let's get krafty'

QKR Stampede - 'grandparents'

Simply Create Too - 'vintage'

Crafting Muskateers - 'vintage'
Paper Pretties Challenge - 'distressing'

Ladybug Crafts - 'anything goes'
Charisma Cardz - 'your number's up' (hope Roman Numerals count!!)

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for another challenge at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge and this week our theme is 'anything goes'.  For this challenge we've been sponsored by:

and

You can find all the details of the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi from Delicious Doodles called 'Christmas Kitty' which you can find here on their website.  The papers I've used are from Dovecraft.

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

Passion for Promarkers - 'perfect pets'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'

Hobbycutz - 'anything goes'

Crafty Little Fairies - 'cute and cuddly critters'
Crafting by Designs - 'anything goes'
The Sisterhood of Crafters - 'divine digis'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Clean and Simple

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to enter our 'clean and simple' challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the new Christmas digis which will be available on the website very soon.  I've used a Cuttlebug embossing folder to create the background.

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

Loves Rubberstamps - 'sentiment on the front of the card'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 'clean and simple'

Hobbycutz - 'anything goes'

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - 'anything goes with ribbon'

Addicted to Stamps and More - 'make your mark'
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - 'no designer paper'
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'emboss it'

GDT Card for Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes Plus Optional Sketch

Here's my second GDT card for Creative Inspirations - this week the theme is 'anything goes' with the option of a sketch:

You can find all the details of the challenge here on the challenge blog - this week's prize is the October GDT spot!

For my card I've used the 'Believe in the Magic' digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs which you can find here on their website.  The papers I've used are from Lili of the Valley.  I finished the card by adding a punched snowflake, glitter to the reindeer's hat and some Glossy Accents to his nose!

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'sentiment on the front of the card'

Brown Sugar - 'animals'
Addicted to Stamps and More - 'make your mark'

I Love Promarkers - '3 different shapes' (square, rectangle and strip on card sketch)
Crafty Creations Challenge - 'let's get krafty'

It's Time For An Old Favourite

Today I'm sharing another card made an old favourite from Little Claire - this one is called 'Stopwatch' and you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  I've also used of the 'Dictionary Definition' stamps which you can find here.

I've kept the card very simple with some grey gingham paper from Craft Creations and black and white layers.

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'sentiment on the front of the card'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Hobbycutz - 'anything goes'

Ruby's Rainbow Challenges - 'it's a male thing'

Digi Sketch Challenge - 'use a rubber stamp'

Creative Fingers Challenge - 'anything goes'

Deck the Horns!

Today I'm sharing a card made with one of my favourite Little Claire Christmas stamps 'Deck the Horns'.  You can find the stamp here on the Little Claire website.  I've also used one of the new 'Christmas Postcards' sentiment stamps - you can find them here on the website.

I've used some paper from the Back to Basics Christmas paper pack which you can find here on the Little Claire website.

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'layer it up'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'animals'

Crafty Little Fairies - 'cute and cuddly critters'

Simon Says Stamp - 'animal antics'

Digi Sketch Challenge - 'use a rubber stamp'
The Glory of Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for Here Come the Boys - Blue Christmas in September

This is my GDT card for the latest challenge on the Here Come the Boys Challenge Blog where our theme is 'Blue Christmas in September'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

who also gave us some of their great digis to work with for the challenge.

For my card I've used 'Lonely This Christmas' which you can find here on the Dr Digi website.  The paper I've used is from Lili of the Valley and the little sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

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

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'got the blues'

Crafty Hazelnunt's Christmas Challenge - 'layer it up'

Christmas Stampin All Year Long - 'layers'

4 Krafty Girlz Challenge - 'anything goes'

CRAFT Challenge - 'Christmas'

The Male Room Challenge - 'the great outdoors'

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - 'winter wonderland'

Crafty Cardmakers - 'Christmas snow and ice'

Creative Creations Challenges - 'Christmas'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - It's Raining Men!

It's time for another challenge at The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge blog and this time our theme is 'it's raining men' - creations for men.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

The Design Team were given some Kenny K digis to work with and for my card I chose 'Frankie Knuckles' which you can find here on the Kenny K website.  The paper I've used is from the First Edition Blank Canvas pad and the little sentiment is from Craft Creations.

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

4 Krafty Girlz Challenge - 'anything goes'

Creative Moments - 'birthday/anything goes'

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'boys only'

The Hobby House Challenge - 'Hobby House artists'
ABC Challenges - 'colouring with markers'
Loves Rubberstamps - 'anything goes'
One Stop Craft Challenge - 'spots and dots'

New Crafty Calendar Challenge - Going on a Bear Hunt

It's time for another challenge on The Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog where you'll also find the cards from the rest of the Design Team. 

Our challenge has been sponsored by Crafty Ribbons.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Baby Girl Sleeping Teddy' from Pink Gem Designs which you can find here on their website.  I've also used part of the 'Keep Calm, It's a Baby Girl' digi which you can find here - I just wanted the bottom part with the words.  The card blank I've used is from Craftwork Cards and the papers are from Craft Creations.

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

Crafty Little Fairies - 'cute and cuddly critters'

In the Pink - 'KISS'

Cute Card Thursday - 'pretty in pink'

Kitty Bee Designs - 'babies'
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'animals'
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Totally Gorjuss - 'anything goes'
Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Wednesday Night Craft Club

Once a month I go to a craft club on a Wednesday night and this month I was asked to design some Christmas cards for everyone to make.  Here's the first of my designs using an old favourite stamp from Little Claire called 'No Peeking Now' - you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  I'll have a couple more of the things we made to share next week.

I embossed the white card using my Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder and then added some twine, red paper and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

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

CRAFT Challenge - 'Christmas'

Perfect Sentiments Challenge - 'ribbon, twine or seam binding'

A Little Bit Crafty - 'clean and simple'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

A Creative Romance - 'clean and simple'
Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 'clean and simple'
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'embossing'
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'show us texture'
4 Krafty Girlz Challenges - 'anything goes'

Feeding the Birds Again!

Today I'm sharing the second card that I made with the new Little Claire Club stamp set 'Feed the Birds' -  you can find the set here on the website.  For this card I've used the calendar image, the floral corner stamped twice and the smaller sentiment stamped twice.

I've used some paper from Craft Creations and some lace, gems and pearls to finish the card.

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

CRAFT Challenge - 'Christmas'

As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite flower or tree' (poinsettia because they're great to colour and they remind me of Christmas!)

Creative Card Crew - 'things with wings'

Emma's Cards UK Challenge - 'birds'

Stamping Sensations - 'inspiration picture' (I've used the red and green colours)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Delicious Doodles - 'anything floral'
The Crafty Bloggers Network - 'things with wings'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Clean and Simple

Today we've got another challenge for you on the Nutcrafters blog and this time our theme is 'clean and simple' - one of my favourites!  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the blog.

I've used on the new Nutcrafters images which will be available on the website very soon.  The background was embossed with a Cuttlebug folder.

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'embosssing'

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - 'embosssing'

A Creative Romance - 'CAS'

Scribbles Designs Challenge - 'clean and simple'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'
Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes' with option of Christmas
Paperminutes - 'clean and simple Christmas'
Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - 'opposite sides of the colour wheel' (red and green)

New Penny's Challenge - Something Spooled

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for another challenge on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge.  This week our theme is 'something spooled' - you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

We've been sponsored by:

and

For my card I've used a digi from Bugaboo called 'Flower Bubble Tag' which you can find here on their website.  The paper I've used is from the First Edition 'Blank Canvas' pad.

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

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'anything goes'

Eureka Stamps - 'tender thoughts'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'any sentiment'
Addicted to Stamps and More - 'anything goes'
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - 'in the garden with butterflies'
Through the Craftroom Door - 'anything goes'
Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'
Flutterby Wednesdays - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for Creative Inspirations - Favourite Colour Combination

Today I'm very excited to be sharing my first post as a GDT for September for Creative Inspirations!  A big thank you to the Design Team for letting me work with you this month.

The challenge this week is to use your 'favourite colour combination' and the challenge is sponsored by:

and

 You can find all the details about the challenge and see the gorgeous cards from the Design Team here on the Creative Inspirations blog.

For my card I've used a digi from Kenny K called 'Blonde Bombshell' which you can find here on the Kenny K website.  I've made her a brunette because it fits in better with my favourite colour combination which is of course pink and brown.  The paper I've used is an old sheet from Kanban.

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

Digi Galore Challenges - 'anything goes'

Bearly-Mine Challenges - 'anything goes'
Addicted to Stamps and More - 'anything goes'
Through the Craftroom Door - 'anything goes'
Creative Moments - 'birthday/anything goes'
Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'

New from Little Claire - September Club Stamp Set

New from Little Claire this month for club members is the gorgeous Christmas stamp set 'Feed the Birds'.  Here's what the set looks like:

You can find the set here on the Little Claire website together with details of the monthly club and all the benefits on offer to members.

This month it was my turn to design the club card and I chose to make a tag card using two of the main images and one of the sentiments - I split one of the main images so it fitted on two of the tag panels.  I've also used kraft paper and holly patterned paper available from Little Claire here and here plus some sheer white ribbon which I've coloured with a Cardinal Red Promarker.

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

Emma's Crafty Challenge - 'birds'

Bearly-Mine Challenges - 'anything goes'
Creative Card Crew - 'things with wings'
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'anything goes'
Graph'It Colour Challenge - 'reds and greens'
Simply Create Too - 'vintage'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'any sentiment'
Happy Campers Craft Collective - 'use a stamp'
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Cutie Pies Challenge - Cute Christmas in September

It's time for another challenge on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Christmas in September'.

Our challenge has been sponsored by Crafty Ribbons and you can find all the details here on our challenge blog.

For my card I've used a very cute digi from Pink Gem Designs called 'Reindeer Josh' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  The paper I've used is from Back to Basics Christmas pack which is available here from Little Claire.

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

One Crazy Stamper - 'Christmas'

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'boys only'

Card Crafter's Circle - 'for the boys'

Creative Corner Challenges - 'child's play'

Pollycraft Challenges - 'for the kids'
ABC Challenges - 'colouring with markers'
Created With Love Challenge - 'Christmas snowflakes'
Crafty Cardmakers - 'Christmas snow and ice'
Hiding in My Craftroom - 'freestyle'

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Non Traditional Colours

It's time for another challenge on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog and this time we'd like to see Christmas cards using non-traditional colours.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Chloe and Snowman' digi which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  I've also some used some Craft Creations paper, a punched snowflake, gems and Candi and sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

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

The Glory of Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

One Crazy Stamper - 'Christmas'

The Stamping Boutique - 'Christmas'

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'anything goes'

ABC Challenge - 'U is for unlimited'

Bearly Mine Challenges - 'digi days'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'make it girly'

Back to School With Andy

This is a card I made recently using one of the new images from Pink Gem - this is the very cute 'School Boy Andy'.  You can find him here on the Pink Gem website.

I've used some grey gingham paper from Craft Creations, layered with red paper and finished with a sentiment, Card Candi and some die cut photo corners.

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

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'boys only'

Country View Crafts' Challenge - 'layers'

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'anything goes'

Card Crafter's Circle - 'for the boys'

Crafts 4 Eternity - 'back to school'

Wags'n'Whiskers Stamps Challenge - 'back to school'

Milk Coffee Challenge - 'back to school'

The Sisterhood of Crafters - 'school'

Stamp n Doodle - 'it's back to school'

Love to Create - 'back to school'

GDT Card for Crafty Catz

Today I'm sharing my final card as a GDT member for Crafty Catz - a big thanks to everyone on the team for letting me part of the challenge blog during August!

The challenge theme this time is 'ribbon pleating' and you can find all the details plus see the cards from the Design Team here on the Crafty Catz challenge blog.

The challenge is sponsored by Crafty Ribbons:

For my card I've used of the new Christmas digis from Pink Gem - this one is called 'Reindeer Jodie' and you can find her here on the Pink Gem website.

I've also used paper from Craft Creations and from the Dovecraft Back to Basics Christmas collection which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The ribbon is from my stash and the sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

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

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - 'inspiration photo' - I've used the colours

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute'

Christmas Cards All Year Round - 'make it fussy and fancy'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'make it girly'

Card Mania Challenges - 'ribbon'

ABC Challenges - 'no flowers'

Creative Corner Challenges - 'child's play'

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

New from Little Claire - Christmas Postcards

 New today from Little Claire is the 'Christmas Postcards' sentiment set - a great range of Christmas messages on little postcards.  You can find the set here on the Little Claire website and here's what the set looks like:

They're great for adding a sentiment to the inside or outside of cards and they make perfect little 'stoppers' for easel cards too.

I've made a tag card using four of the postcards and also the very cute 'Row of Robins' stamp from the Little Claire Dinkies range which you can find here on the website.  The tag card I've used is available here on the website.

Here's a close up of two of the panels:

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'use any sentiment'

Simon Says Stamp - 'anything goes'

Card Mania Challenge - 'ribbon'

Crafting for All Seasons - 'tag it'

Cute Card Thursday - 'things with wings'

New from Little Claire - Manphabet

Another great stamp set has just been released by Little Claire and this time it's the great 'Manphabet' set - an alphabet and numbers set for men's cards!  A great idea for personalising cards or using as the main focus of a design.

You can find the set here on the website - this is what it looks like:

I've kept my card (above) very simple to show how great the letters are - I've just used papers from Craft Creations and some die cut photo corners.

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

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'use any sentiment'

Simon Says Stamp - 'anything goes'

Creative Craft Challenges - 'not a square'

Shopping Our Stash - 'for the boys'

Eureka Stamps - 'be sentimental'

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'rectangular cards only'

My Time to Craft Challenge - 'sports'

Happy Campers Craft Collective - 'use a stamp'

Cards Galore Challenge Blog - 'bingo' (birthday, Candi, sentiment)

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Spots and/or Stripes

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to enter the current Nutcrafters challenge - our theme is 'use spots and/or stripes'.  You can find all the details here on the blog and there's some more inspiration on the blog here today.

For my card I've used 'Postcard to Santa' which you can find here on the Nutcrafters website.  The papers I've used are from Dovecraft and Craft Creations and the little sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

Bearly-Mine Challenges - 'digi days' (digi stamp)

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

Created With Love Challenges - 'anything goes'

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Little Claire Christmas Die Cut Sheet - Part 2

This is the second card I've made using one of the images on the new Little Claire Die Cut Sheet which has Christmas designs on it - you can find the sheet here on the Little Claire website.

I used the 'Stocking Owls' image which I die cut using a Spellbinders round die and I then built up with layers of paper on to a Craftwork Cards card blank.  The papers I've used are from the gorgeous Nordic Christmas pack which you can find here on the Little Claire website.

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

ABC Challenges - 'no flowers'

Pile It On - 'designer paper'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'Q is for quick'

Creative Craft Challenges - 'not a square'
Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

Cuttlebug Mania - 'anything goes - die cuts' (using Go Kreate and Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle dies)

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - Spring or Autumn

We've got another new challenge for you on The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge and this time our theme is 'spring or autumn'.

Our challenge has been sponsored by Delicious Doodles

  Have a look here to see more details and the cards from the rest of the DT.

For my card I've used 'Sitting Chloe' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  The paper I've used is am old Kanban sheet and the little sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

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

Dream Valley Challenges - 'for a child'
Pile It On - 'designer paper'
Simply Create Too - 'for a child'
ART Card Challenges - 'anything goes'
Paper Pretties Challenge - 'girly girl'
Twisted Tuesday - 'pink plus outdoors'
Papertake Weekly - 'flower power'

GDT Card for Here Come the Boys - Lazy Summer Days

This is my GDT card for the new Here Come the Boys Challenge - our theme is 'lazy summer days'.

Our challenge had been sponsored by Dr Digi

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

For my card, I've used 'Lazy Days' from Little Claire which you can find here on their website.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations and I've used a die to cut the little corners.

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

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - 'square cards'
Hiding in My Craftroom - 'masculine birthday'
Kitty Bee Designs - 'birthday'
Crafting With Dragonflies - 'card for a guy'
Stamp n Doodle - 'gingham'
The Male Room Challenge - 'reflections' (I was thinking of the guy in the hammock reflecting on life so I hope that's OK!!)

New Pink Gem Challenge - Anything With a B

Here's my card for today's new Pink Gem Challenge - this time our theme is 'anything with a B' so we want to see things on your card beginning with a letter B.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used on the new Pink Gem Christmas digis 'Barclay Bear With Bauble' which you can find here on the website.  My things beginning with B are - Barclay, bear, blue, brown and bauble.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and I've used a snow flake punch to create the two snowflakes.

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

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - 'square cards'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute'
Perfect Sentiment Challenge - 'Christmas - no red or green'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'
Ready Teddy Go - 'die cuts and punches'
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - 'anything goes'
Creative Corner Challenges - 'cute critters'

Look Who's Back .....!!

Look who's back on the Little Claire website - the gorgeous 'Star of Wonder' stamp featuring two cute polar bears!!  It's been one of my all time favourite Little Claire Christmas stamps - I was so pleased when Gill decided to release the design again.

You can find the stamp here on the Little Claire website - it's currently on offer for £3.99.

The paper I've used on my card is from the Nordic Christmas paper pad which you can find here and the sentiment stamp is from the 'Sentiments Christmas' pack which you can find here.

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

Southern Girls Challenge - 'warm fuzzies'

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - 'winter animals'
Crimbo Crackers - 'it's snow business'
Perfect Sentiments Challenge - 'Christmas - no red or green'
C is for Challenge - 'animals'
The Crazy Challenge - 'animals'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - 'bling and sparkling things'
Craftin Boutique Challenge - 'anything with a bear'

Creative Corner Challenges - 'cute critters'