Inspiration Post for LeAnn's World 101 - Daisy's First Easter

Today I'm sharing my April inspiration card for LeAnn's World 101.

Have a look here on the inspiration blog to see my post.

I used the very cute 'Daisy's First Easter' which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a stamped sentiment and some paper from Imaginesce.

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

Crafty Gals Corner - Easter is on its way
Crafting by Designs - Easter
Crafty Cardmakers - Easter
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Easter/spring sentiment
Kitty Bee Designs - Easter

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Fun and Games!

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'fun and games ' - so any game or sport.

Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

To make my card I've used:

- 'Football Dave' digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from Craftwork Cards

- stamped sentiment from Clear Stamp Boutique

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

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

 Craft Rocket Challenges - for men/boys
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge - anything goes
Cards Galore Challenge Blog - anything goes
I Love Promarkers - anything goes/something square
Creative Fingers Challenge - anything goes

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.

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

We have a fantastic sponsor this week:

Kitchen Sink Stamps

I was lucky enough to receive one of their stamp sets to work with for the challenge and the set I received was 'Champagne Celebration' which you can find here on their website.

The stamp set involves four layers of stamping - not as easy as it looks!  This was my fourth attempt and it's still not quite right!!

I used grey ink, pink ink and then black, stamping off the third layer.

I added some pearls as bubbles and then layered on to silver and black card,

New SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge - WIngs

Today I'm joining in with the SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge.

Our theme is 'wings' and you can find all the details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

To make my card used:

- Butterfly Curl digi stamp available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from Imaginesce

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

New All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Challenge - Animal Madness

There's a new challenge today in the All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Group and this month our theme is 'animal madness'.

To join in with the challenge you will need to be a member of the Facebook Group which you can find here.  Once you're part of the group, find the photo album for this month's challenge and add your card.

To make my card I used:

- Easter Tea Party digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from Imaginesce

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Clear Stamp Boutique

New 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge and, as always, it's anything goes as long as your design features a critter.

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

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

To make my card I used:

- Furry Friends digi stamp from Digi Doodle Studios available here

- patterned paper from The Paper Studio

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

- paper flower from Home Bargain

New Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge Fun Day Friday Challenge!

I am excited to share the news that I'm now part of the DT for Jo's Scrap Shack!

This is my first Fun Day Friday Challenge and you can find all the details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

So here are all the details:

Our Sponsor this week

 is 

Sparkle & Sprinkle, Rubber Stamps,

 Glitter & More!

The winner will win a $15 gift card to their online store!

 And here's what I used to make my card:

- Bonnet Bouquet digi stamp set from Sparkle n Sprinkle available here 

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from Imaginesce

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

Bugaboo Stamps Wednesday Tutorial

Today it's my turn to share a Wednesday Tutorial for Bugaboo Stamps and I've made a cut away easel card.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- Puppy Blocks digi stamp from Bugaboo Stamps available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- card and paper from Craft Creations

- sentiment circle and Card Candi from Craftwork Cards

And here's how you make the card:

1. Start with a 12.5cm card blank and cut vertically down one half of it at 4 cm in from each side of the spine as shown in the photo below:

2. Cut away the two outside panels leaving you with the shape shown below:

3. Decorate the base of the card using plain and printed papers - I used layers cut at 12cm square, 11.5cm square and 11cm square as shown below:

4. Print out your digi stamp (I printed mine to 7cm square), colour and then layer onto black and red card measuring 7.5cm square and 8cm square.  Attach this panel to the front of the easel panel as shown in the photo below:

5. Use the sentiment circle as a 'stopper' for your easel attaching it to the base with foam pads.  Finish the card with some Card Candi as shown in the photo below:

Hope you liked my tutorial!

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Pretty Blooms and Busy Street

Today I'm sharing two cards that I've made using this month's new releases from All Dressed Up Stamps.

My first card using the very cute 'Pretty Blooms' digi stamp which is available here and I also used:

- patterned paper from Imaginesce

- Promarkers to colour my image

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

- paper flowers and gems from my stash

And for my second card I've used 'Busy Street' which can be found here and I also used:

- patterned paper from Craftwork Cards

- Promarkers to colour my image

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

- gems from my stash

New SheepSki Designs Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes/Layers

There's a new challenge today in the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group and this time it's 'anything goes' with the option of 'layers'.

If you'd lke to take part, you'll need to join the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group here and once you're in the group, look for the photo album for the new challenge.

To make my card I've used:

- Jack digi stamp available here

- Promarkers to colour my image (I added tiny gems to his eyes!)

- patterned paper from Imaginesce

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

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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 theme.

You can find all the details about the challenge and see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week's challenge is:

To make my card I've used:

- Garden Child 3 digi stamp available from the FB store here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from The Paper Studio

- other card and paper from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Stampin Up

I'd like enter my card in the following challenges;

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge -anything goes

Crafting by Designs - anything goes

QKR Stampede - anything goes

Morgan's Artworld - anything goes

Path of Positivity Challenge Midway - Anything Goes/Friendship

We've reached the midway point in our current Path of Positivity Challenge.

This challenge, our optional twist is a focus on FRIENDSHIP. If you would like to challenge yourself, create a project designed to convey the warmth of friendship to someone who could use a reminder to let them know they aren't alone.
In order to be considered eligible for this month's prizes, remember that regular types of projects such as birthday cards, or other general type projects/posts will not qualify for the prizes UNLESS they are also positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature. Prizes this month include:

• A $12.00 gift certificate from Bugaboo Stamps, our guest sponsor for this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all qualifying entrants.
• ONE image (value of $5 or less) from Scribbles Designs, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch based on all qualifying entrants.
• One digital image from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for each person chosen as a DT Delight. 

You can find more information plus lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog. 

And our sponsors for this month are:

and

To make my card I used:  

- Friend Flower Doodles Colouring Page from Bugaboo Stamps available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from Stampin Up

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

New From Twinkle Lane Designs - Cherry Blossom and Gingham Flowers Digi Paper Pack

Today I'm sharing my first card as a permanent member of the Twinkle Lane Designs team!  I have been a GDT for a little while now so it's lovely to join the team on a permanent basis.

I used two new products for my card:

Cherry Blossom digi stamp available here

and

Gingham Flowers digi paper pack available here

With the main image of the Cherry Blossom digi stamp, you also get another set of flowers which can be cut out and decoupaged onto the main image as I have done for my card:

The sentiment I used is also included with the Cherry Blossom digi.

I coloured the flower on my card using Promarkers and layered up with green and white card.  I used pierced circle dies for the image and a banner die to cut out the sentiment.

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

Creatlicious Challenges - anything goes

Craft Rocket Challenges - flowers

Let's Craft and Create - anything goes/green things

Unicorn Challenge Blog - spring

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - anything goes/circles

New Stella Says Sketch Catch the Bug Challenge

Today it's time for a new Stella Says Sketch challenge on the Catch the Bug Challenge Bug and here's the sketch we're working with this time:

For all the details about the challenge and to see lots of inspiration from the team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

To make my card I used:

- Brat Girl Bugs digi stamp available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- papers from The Paper Studio

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

- border die from Sweet Dixie 

- nested label die from Spellbinders

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

Dies R Us - one for the ladies
Simon Wednesday Challenge - whatever the weather (spring)
Passion for Promarkers - spots and/or stripes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - anything goes
CCC Digi Creations - one for the girls

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/No Patterned Paper

It's time for another challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge and this week it's anything goes with the option of no patterned paper.

Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

I've used a stamp set from Circa Design available here.  I coloured the images with my Promarkers and layered with paper and card from Craft Creations.

New Scribbles Designs Challenge - Yum Yum, For the Foodie in You

We've got a new challenge today on the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog and this time our theme is yum, yum for the foodie in you!

Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

This month's prizes...

• Top Scribbler (chosen randomly) receives $10 worth of digital images
• Top 3 (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images
• Standout Scribbler (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images. To qualify for this category, you MUST use a Scribblers Designs image on your project. 

To make my card I used:

 

- Cupcake 1 digi stamp available here 

- CP HBDay sentiment available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from The Paper Studio

- other paper and card from Craft Creations 

New Createful Heart Design Challenge - Spring Time, Easter or Anything Goes!

After a short break we're back today with a brand new challenge on the Createful Heart Design Blog and our theme is spring time, Easter or if you prefer, just anything goes!

Have a look here at the challenge blog for all the details and inspiration from the rest of the team.

And we're also having a Design Team call too.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- Awesome Blossoms digi stamp available here from Createful Heart Design

- Promarkers to colour my image

- sentiment stamp from Stampin' Up

- paper and card from Craft Creations

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

Crazy 4 Challenges - include a flower
Craft Rocket Challenge - flowers
Creative Inspirations - spring greens
Let's Craft and Create -  anything goes/green things
Unicorn Challenge Blog - spring

Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge Reminder - Under the Mistletoe

 It's time for our mid-challenge reminder on the Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'under the mistletoe'.

Have a look here on the challenge for all the details and lots of great inspiration.

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

To make my card I used:

- Whimsy Stamps Under the Mistletoe digi stamp available here

- Promarkers to colour the image

- stamped sentiment from Lili of the Valley

- patterned paper from Stampin Up

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

New Sparkles Challenge - Stamped Background

There's a new challenge today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and this time we want to see a stamped background on your cards.

You can find all the details and see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a card I made using a new stamp set I bought recently from Easycraftideas when they were on Hochanda.  The set is called Gorgeous Gerberas - although it doesn't appear on their own website, it is still on the Hochanda site.

I stamped the smallest flower from the set as a background, the largest image as the focal point and then the sentiment.  Everything was coloured with Promarkers.

GDT Card for the Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes Colouring Challenge

Today I'm sharing my first GDT card for the Colour Crazy Craft Challenge!!

The challenges are always anything goes but you must colour your image by hand - no pre-coloured images are allowed.

For all the details about today's new challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

The sponsor for this week's challenge is the wonderful:

And to make my card I've used:

- Pip digi stamp from Createful Heart Design available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

- paper and card from Craft Creations

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - whatever the weather (summer sunshine)
Crafty Creations Challenges - anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - spots and/or stripes
I Love Promarkers - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - anything goes
 

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - March Hares or Rabbits

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this time we're looking for March hares or rabbits.

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

To make my card I used:

- Humphrey digi stamp from SheepSki Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

- patterned paper from The Paper Studio

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

New Cute'n'Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Cute'n'Crafty Challenge Blog and this time we've got an anything goes theme.

Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

To make my card I've used:

- Millie With Heart Balloon digi stam from Polkadoodles available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from The Paper House

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

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

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - anything goes

Kitty Bee Designs - animals

QKR Stampede - anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Beary Sweet

There's a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time we'd like to see creations which are beary sweet.

Take a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and to see lots of inspiration from our Design Team.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

To make my card I used:

- Couples digi stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- paper and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Little Claire Designs

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

QKR Stampede - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
As You Like It Challenge - layers - one or many? (lots of layers because I think it makes the image panel pop and adds detail to the card without making it too 'busy')
Crafting By Designs - anything goes

New Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Not Just Cards Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an anything goes challenge.

You can find all the detils and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I've made using the Happy Easter Digi Crafting Kit from The Art and Creations of Lauren C Waterworth.

You can get the kit here:

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/664547632

or

E-Scape and Scrap: https://bit.ly/2Uvc251

I recently joined Lauren's team and had the opportunity to work with the kit which includes backing papers, images, sentiments and lots of embellishments.

For today's card I used one of the main images from the kit plus some of the floral paper and one of the sentiments to make a very simple tent card.

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

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - anything goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - anything goes

Daring Cardmakers - mad March hare 
Creative Moments - anything goes
Dream Valley Challenges - 4 legged friends

Happy Easter Digi Crafting Kit from The Art and Creations of Lauren C Waterworth

Today I'm sharing another of the cards I've made using the Happy Easter Digi Crafting Kit from The Art and Creations of Lauren C Waterworth.

You can get the kit here:

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/664547632

or

E-Scape and Scrap: https://bit.ly/2Uvc251

I recently joined Lauren's team and had the opportunity to work with the kit which includes backing papers, images, sentiments and lots of embellishments.

For today's card I used one of the main images from the kit plus some of the Easter egg paper and made a very simple cut away card. 

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

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - anything goes

Creative Knockouts - die cuts or punches

Creative Craft Cottage - spring fever

Unicorn Challenge Blog - spring

Crafty Cardmakers - flowers

New Crafty Friends Challenge - Ladies or Girls

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'ladies or girls'. 

Have a look here at the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration. 

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

And here's what I used to make my card:

- Feeling Spoilt digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps available here

- Promarkers to colour my image

- patterned paper from The Paper Boutique

- other paper and card from Craft Creations

- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - make it girly
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge - feminine anything goes
Crafting With An Attitude - anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - happy birthday
CCC Digi Creations - for the girls