Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - March Challenge Reminder

 

It's time for our mid-challenge reminder post on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - our challenges are always 'anything goes' as long as it's Christmas.

All the details about this month's challenge are here in the post from the beginning of the month and our mid-challenge post is here. 

For this card I've used a pre-coloured topper from The Hobby House.  This image is from the Wee Stamps 'Holly Time' sheet which is here on their website.

I've used paper from a First Edition pad and some Card Candi, punched snowflakes and pearls.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Numbers

There's a new challenge tody on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week the theme is 'numbers'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've made a 65th birthday card using number dies which were free with a craft magazine a couple of months ago.

I also used two of the images from the 'Beach Huts'  outline sticker sheet from Little Claire Designs - have a look here to find the sheet. 

The papers I've used are from craft creations.

New Season's Greetings Challenge - Anything Goes/Wet or Dry Embossing

A new challenge has started today on the Season's Greetings Challenge Blog - it's an 'anything goes' Christmas challenge with the option of  'wet or dry embossing'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've gone for dry embossing on my card.  I used a Stampin' Up embossing folder on kraft card and then used Vintage Photo Distress Ink to highlight the pattern.

I die cut the sentiment using a Memory Box die and then layered the card with red and white card.

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.

This week we are sponsored by the wonderful:

Pattie's Creations Digital Stamps

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pattie's Creations Digital Stamps called 'Orchids in Milk Bottle' which you can find here in Pattie's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used purple sparkle and black paper from Craft Creations.

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Dies and Digis

We've got a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time we want to see 'dies and digis'.  All the information can be found here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this time is:

Little Miss Muffet Stamps

For my card I've used a digi from Little Miss Muffet called 'Mimi's Ladybugs' which you can find here on their website.

I used two circle dies round the image, a sentiment die and a flower die for my card.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

GDT Card for the Digi Bells DT - Going on a Walk

Today it's my turn to share some GDT inspiration on the Digi Bells DT blog and this is the card that I've just posted.

I used a very cute digi stamp called 'Going on a Walk' which you can find here in the Elisabeth Bell digital collection.

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

Head over to the Digi Bells DT here to see my card plus lots more great inspiration from the Design Team.

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'ladies and girls'
Crafty Purple Frog - 'lovely ladies'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'for a special lady/girl'
Creative Corner Challenge - 'girly fun'
In the Pink Challenge - 'for a special lady'

Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Post - Sleeping Hedgehog

It's my turn to share a tutorial on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog today and I've made a paper pieced baby card using the 'Sleeping Hedgehog' stamp.

Have a look here to see how I made the card.

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

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'
Addicted to Stamps - 'pastel colours'
613 Avenue Create - rubber not digis
Penny Black and More - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' - 'anything but birthday'

GDT Card for The Crafty Friends Challenge - For a Child

Today's new challenge on The Crafty Friends Challenge Blog is sponsored by Pink Gem Designs and the Pink Gem Designs DT ladies were invited to join in as Guest Designers.

The theme for the challenge is 'for a child' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.  As I mentioned earlier, the challenge sponsor is Pink Gem Designs:

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

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations and Lili of the Valley.  I finished the card with a peel off sentiment and some Card Candi.

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

Create and Inspire Challenge - 'anything goes'
Through the Purple Haze - 'anything goes'
Passion for Promarkers - 'it's a boy'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafting With an Attitude - 'anything goes'

New Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge - Under the Sea

It's time for another challenge on the Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'under the sea'.  You can find all the details and the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

I've used a cute digi stamp from Digital Delights called 'Diver Scotty' - you can find him here on their website.

The paper I've used (which I thought looked a bit like waves) is from Trimcraft.

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

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - 'movement' (I hope swimming counts for this!)
Through the Purple Haze - 'anything goes'
Passion for Promarkers - 'it's a boy'

New from Digital Delights - Love My Bunny Susie Set

Today it's the turn of Team Two to share some inspirations on the Digital Delights blog using this month's new releases.

I've made my card using the very cute 'Love My Bunny Susie Set' which you can find here on the Digital Deligths website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a sentiment which comes with the image.  I've used papers from Craft Creations and added some gems and Card Candi to finish the card.

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

Crafty Gals Corner - 'polka dots and/or stripes'
The Paper Shelter - 'circles/dots and/or stripes'
Dream Valley Challenges - 'lots of layers'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - 'anything goes'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challene Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes theme'.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

We've got two great sponsors this week:

and

For my card I've used a digi from Conie Fong Art & Design called 'Birthday Benny' - you can find him here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promakers and used papers from Craft Creations and an old card base from Craftwork Cards.

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Flowers for Mum

Today it's the turn of the Facebook team over at All Dressed Up Stamps to share some inspiration using this month's gorgeous new releases.

For my card I've used a brand new digi called 'Flowers for Mum' which you can find here in the All Dressed Up Etsy shop.

You can find lots more inspiration in the All Dressed Up Facebook Group which is here.

I coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.

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

Paper Creator's Crafts - 'all about Mum'
Delicious Doodles - 'add something green'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - 'anything goes'

New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

Today I'm very excited to be sharing my first card as a member of the Through the Craft Room Door Challenge!!

A new challenge has started today with an 'anything goes' theme and all the details are here on the challenge blog.

The challenge sponsor this week is the wonderful:

Pickled Potpourri Designs

and the prize on offer is a $7 voucher 

And here is my DT card for the challenge:

I've used a very cute digi stamp from Pickled Potpourri Designs called 'Sweet Hedgehog' - you can find him here on their website.  You can find out more about my card on the challenge post.

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

Dream Valley Challenges - 'lots of layers'
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Inspiration Destination Challenge - 'anything goes'
Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'
Crafty Creations Challenges - 'anything goes'
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
Aussie Digital Artists Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

 

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Clean and Simple

It was my turn to choose the theme for today's new challenge on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and I chose 'clean and simple'.  You can find all the details plus the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used an outline sticker from Little Claire Designs - this particular sheet will be on sale very soon.

I put the sticker on to white card and then coloured it with Promarkers.  I've then used papers from Craft Creations to layer up the image panel.

New Path of Positivity Challenge - Optional Theme: Birth of New Beginnings

It's time for a new challenge on the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog and this month our optional theme is 'birth of new beginnings'.  You can post any creation which is positive and uplifting but if you would like to be in with the chance of winning one of special prizes, you will need to follow the optional theme.

All the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this month are:

and

Today I have a project using a digi stamp from Limited Runs called 'Birdhouse 3' which you can find here on their blog.  The sentiment I've used is from an old Little Claire Designs stamp set.

My card is all about spring being the birth of new beginnings - birds and flowers.  I love this sentiment as it sums up Spring perfectly.

New Crafty Sentiments Designs Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a brand new challenge starting today in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Facebook Group

You can find the Facebook group here.

The theme for the challenge is 'anything goes' but to enter you must use a Crafty Sentiments Designs stamp or digi stamp.

This is my DT card for the challenge and I've used the very cute stamp 'Hedgehog - Hello!' which you can find here on the Crafty Sentiments Designs website.  I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used papers from Dovecraft and Craft Creations.

New Daisy Chain Challenge - Make It Feminine

There's a new challenge today on the Daisy Chain Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'make it feminine'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a little gift bag I designed for one of my recent Little Claire Designs workshops.  It was also one of the demos that Steve did on their Hochanda show and it has appeared in Crafts Beautiful magazine.

You can see the front of the bag above and this is a view from the side:

I've used one of the stamps from the 'Card Full Of ....' stamp set bundle which you can find here on the Little Claire Designs website.  This set is a 'Card Full of Butterflies'.

I stamped the whole stamp three times, decoupaging the front of the card and then the butterfly wings.  I've used patterned card from Craft Creations and some ribbon from my stash.

New Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

We have two great sponsors for this challenge:

AMB Illustrations 

and

Conie Fong Art & Design

I've used a digi stamp from Conie Fong Art & Design called 'Birthday Benny' which you can find in her Etsy shop.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers.

The two backing papers I've used are from the 'Shabby Chic Country' collection from AMB Illustrations and can be found here in their Etsy shop.

New Crafty Calendar Challenge - Mum's Day/Special Female

A new challenge has started today on the Crafty Calendar Challenge blog and this month our theme is 'Mum's Day/special female'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is:

Wild Orchid Crafts

For my card I've used a stamp set from Little Claire Designs called 'Hedgehogs in Squares' which you can find here on the Little Claire Designs website.  The paper is from the Kraft Doodle paper pack also from Little Claire Designs and can be found here.

New Winter Wonderland Challenge - Use Ribbon or Lace

A new challenge started yesterday on the Winter Wonderland Challenge and this time we're asking you to 'use ribbon or lace'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for the challenge is the wonderful:

Crafty Ribbons

who are offering a £10 voucher to spend in their online store

For my card I've used an image from the 'Snowmen' Irresistible Images pack which is available here from Little Claire Designs.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the ribbon is from Dovecraft.

New Pattie's Creations Challenge - Anything With Wings

A new challenge started yesterday on Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'anything with wings'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Patties Creations called 'Angel Pattieboop' which you can find here.

The paper I've used is from a First Edition paper pad and the sentiment is a stamp from Visible Image.

New Alphabet Challenge - Z is for Zero Embellishments

A new challenge started yesterday on the Alphabet Challenge Blog and this time we've reached the letter Z so our theme is 'zero embellishments'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've used one of the images from the 'Puppy Portraits' Irresistible Image Pack from Little Claire Designs - you can find the pack here on their website.

The sentiment stamp is also from Little Claire Designs here and the paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

GDT Card for Hanna and Friends - Happiness/Luck

I'm really pleased to be joining the team on the Hanna and Friends Challenge Blog once again as a GDT member.

A new challenge started on Thursday and the theme is 'happiness/luck' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The challenge sponsor is:

Paperbasics

I'm sharing another of the cards I've made with the new 'Piggies' stamp set from Little Claire Designs.  You can find the stamp set here and I've also used the matching paper from the 'Cute Piggies' paper pack which is here.

I've also used a border die from Sweet Dixie and some pearls.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Name Your Powder

For the new Cardz 4 Galz challenge we're asking you to 'name your powder' - we want to see everyone using embossing powder.  All the details are here on the challenge blog. 

I've used a butterfly stamp from 'Own Kind of Beautiful' stamp set from Visible Image which I stamped in Versamark ink on white card.  Then I embossed the stamped images using detail clear embossing powder.

I then applied Shaded Lilac and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks over the stamped butterflies and buffed over the butterflies.  I finished the card with a birthday sentiment from Craftwork Cards and some black gems.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Thursday on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and this week we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week's challenge is:

I'm sharing another of the cards I've made recently with the new 'Piggies' stamp set from Little Claire Designs - you can find it here on their website.

I've used one of the stamps plus a sentiment from the set.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.

New A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Wednesday on the A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The image I've used is from the 'Cuddly Kittens' Irresistible Images pack from Little Claire Designs which is available here on their website.  The sentiment I've used is a Little Claire Designs stamp.

The paper I've used is from Lozzy's 'Pretty Fun' paper pack.

New All Dressed Up Facebook Challenge - 1, 2, 3

The theme for this month's challenge in the All Dressed Up Facebook group is '1, 2, 3' - we want use to use 1 of something, 2 of something and 3 of something.  You can find more details in the pinned post in the Facebook group which is here.

For my card I've used a really sweet digi stamp from All Dressed Up called ' My Baby Shower' which you can find here in the All Dressed Up Etsy shop.

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

Following the theme challenge I've used 1 image, 2 papers and 3 embellishments - a punched heart, pearls and Card Candi.

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

Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'
Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'
Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

New 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Optional Theme: Christmas Angels

The beginning of the month means a new monthly link up challenge on The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Blog.  Our challenges are 'anything Christmas goes' with an optional twist which this month is 'Chirstmas Angels'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is:

and this is the wonderful digi paper pack which Lisa created for the DT to work with:

Everyone who links up a minimum of two cards during the month of March will earn ONE of the digital papers from this set. The specific paper up for grabs will be shown during the winner announcement post. Additionally, one random winner will earn the full set of papers. 

In addition, if you'd like a chance to win the prize from A Day for Daisies you need to follow our optional theme and include a Christmas Angel on your card. 

I coloured the image with Promarkers and layered it with gold paper.  The sentimen stamp is from Little Claire Designs and I finished the card with some gold nail head gems.

For my card I've used a digi from A Day for Daisies called 'Happy Angel' which you can find here on the A Day for Daisies website.  I've also used the pink star paper from the 'An Angelic Nature' mini kit.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Baby

A new challenge started on Wednesday on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'baby'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

I've used a digi stamp called 'Mama Hugs' which you can find here on their website.

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