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Sunday, 26 April 2026

New AAA Cards Challenge - Colour Challenge

 


We're back today with a new challenge on the AAA Cards Challenge:


So this time we've got a colour challenge for you.  I have to admit that I find colour challenges a little daunting because sometimes I don't always feel I have the right colours.

For more details about today's challenge and to see how the rest of the team have been inspired, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- stencil from Crafter's Companion
- Stampin' Up inks: Petunia Pop, Flirty Flamingo and Grapefruit Grove
- square die from Stampin' Up
- sentiment stamp from the A Sentiment for (Almost Everything stamp set by Trinity Stamps from Relatively Thougtful here

Saturday, 25 April 2026

GDT Project for Relatively Thoughtful

 


Today it's my turn to share a project for Relatively Thoughtful:


I've made a card using a few of the latest products on the website - Sally is now stocking a great range of stamps, stencils and papers from some amazing companies!

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- Paw Print Heart stencil from Trinity Stamps available here
- Cozy Pets stamp and die bundle from Catherine Pooler Designs available here
- A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set from Trinity Stamps available here
- Promarkers
- kraft paper from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafting Happiness Challenge - animals real or fiction


Just Us Girls - anything goes stencil week

April Rudolph Days Challenge

 


It's time for this month's Rudolph Days Challenge:


It's an anything goes Christmas challenge which runs every month from the 25th until the last day.  This month I'm joined by two great Guest Designers - Wies and Lynn.

For more details about the challenge and to see what everyone made this month, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- Christmas Benny Bear digi stamp set from Last Minute Manda
- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Hunkydory
- dies from Crafters Companion and Elizabeth Craft Designs

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas in April
Passion for Markers - spots and/or stripes

Friday, 24 April 2026

New Girlz Creative: Splash It With Colour Challenge

 


It's time for a new challenge on the Girlz Creative: Splash It With Colour Challenge Blog:


For this challenge we're featuring:

PINK AND/OR YELLOW

For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- Flirty Blooms Layered Stencils from Catherine Pooler Designs here from Relatively Thoughtful
- A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set from Trinity Stamps available here from Relatively Thoughtful
- Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo inks from Stampin' Up

Monday, 20 April 2026

New Pick 3 Challenge - April/May

 


We're back today with another challenge on The Pick 3 Challenge Blog:


The idea behind the challenge is that you pick at least 3 elements from our list and then incorporate them into your card.  Here's the list for this challenge:


For more details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


From the list I chose boots - rain - pastel.

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

- Rain or Shine stamp set from Jane's Doodles available from Relatively Thoughtful here
- Promarkers
- stitched square die from Crafter's Companion
- papers from Craft Creations
- corner rounder punch

I would like to share my card in the following challenges:

Just Us Girls - mood board

Little Red Wagon - that song: Singing in the Rain (lyrics include "I'm singing and dancing in the rain"

Saturday, 18 April 2026

New Addicted to CAS Challenge - Postage and a DT Call

 


There's a new challenge today on the Addicted to CAS Challenge Blog:


Our code word this time is 'postage'.  For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

And we're also having a DT call!  So if you love making CAS cards check out the details in the blog post I've linked to in the last paragraph.  

Here's another view of my card:


I have to admit that this challenge had me puzzled to start with!  After a bit of searching I came across the Tweethearts stamp set from My Favourite Things and spotted this sweet little bird holding an envelope!

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and die cut the panel using a die from Stampin' Up.

The stitched die I've used for the background is from Crafters Companion.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

As You Like It Challenge - favourite style (simple because sometimes it's good just to focus on one image and not detract from it with papers, embellishments etc)

Stamping Sensations Challenge Reminder - Inspired by Nature

 


We're back today on the Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog with a reminder of our current challenge:


This month our theme is 'inspired by nature'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see today's reminder blog post, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- Flowers Fair stamp from Stampin' Up
- Promarkers
- coloured card from my stash
- sentiment label from Funky Fossil Designs

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Passion for Markers - spring colours
Daisy Chain Challenges - no designer paper

Friday, 17 April 2026

New Cut It Up Challenge - Colours of Spring

 


We're back today on the Cut It Up Challenge Blog with a new challenge:


Our theme for the next two week is the 'colours of spring'.  For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

I chose a cute Penny Black wood mounted stamp for my card and because it features a daffodil my colours of spring are yellows and oranges.

Here's another view of my card:


Here's what I used to make my card:

- Seeing Your Face stamp from Penny Black
- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Stampin' Up
- dies from Stampin' Up
- sentiment label from Funky Fossil Designs

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Passion for Markers - spring colours
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - anything goes/pastel colours
Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenge - optional theme: spring season

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

New Crafter's Cafe Challenge - Anything Goes/No Squares



It's time for another new challenge on The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog:


This month our challenge is anything goes with the optional theme of 'no squares'.  For all the details about today's new challenge, head over to the challenge blog here.

And our sponsor for this challenge is:


Here's another view of my card:


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

- Lantern Bella digi stamp from Polkadoodles available here
- Promarkers
- die from Spellbinders
- papers from Hunkydory
- sentiment label from Funky Fossil Designs

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - brimming with style
Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - anything Christmas goes

New Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes/Furry Friends

 


It's time for a new challenge on the Classic Design Challenge Blog:


This month it's anything goes with the optional twist of 'furry friends'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

We have a great sponsor this month:


And here's another view of my card:


Here's what I used to make my card:

- Furry Friends digi stamp set from Cute Bee Digis available here
- Promarkers
- dies from Stampin' Up
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- sentiment label from Funky Fossil Designs

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - favourite colour (shades of blue)

New Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Anything Floral Goes With Optional Moodboard

 


It's time for another new challenge on the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog:


Challenges are always anything floral goes with an optional mood board.  Here is the optional inspiration for this month:


For all the details about today's challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


This is one of the cards I made at last weekend's Paper Haven Crafting Retreat.  It was hosted by Julie Sutcliffe and she had used the Flowers Fair stamp to stamp the background.

Her card then featured a fussy cut flower from the stamp which had been coloured with markers.  I didn't feel I could cut out a flower neatly enough so I stamped it again and die cut a circle.  I coloured the flowers in the circle and then used the spotlight technique.

Monday, 13 April 2026

New Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - Travel




We're back today with a new challenge on the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog:


And our theme for this challenge is 'travel'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- Driving By stamp set from Stampin' Up
- Promarkers'
- old road atlas page
- dies from Crafters Companion

Sunday, 12 April 2026

New AAA Cards Challenge - Follow My Lead

 


It's time for a new challenge on the AAA Cards Challenge Blog and this fortnight we're playing follow my lead:


We're following Jane and here is her card:


And here's another view of my card:


I used Jane's card as a sketch - I didn't have a suitable die cut or bold sentiment so I changed that part of the card by using a sentiment label from Funky Fossil Designs.

For more details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

The panel on the left of the card was created using the Ink and Flip Butterfly Pattern Stencil from Uniko - I used Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink and Daffodil Delight from Stampin' Up.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

As You Like It Challenge - favourite card style: simple (I enjoy making CAS cards and focussing on just one or two elements.  I also don't feel confident using lots of embellishments and I often don't like the results!)
Daisy Chain Challenge - no designer paper

DT Inspiration for Dr Digi's House of Stamps - Bruce's Buddy Bruno

 


Today it's my turn to share some DT inspiration on the Dr Digi's House of Stamps Facebook and Instagram pages:


I've made a card using 'Bruce's Buddy Bruno'.  

Are you wondering who Bruce is?  He's also know as Baywatch Bruce and Bruno keeps him company when he's working hard as a lifeguard!

Here's another view of my card:


You can find Bruce's Buddy Bruno here and also see him with Baywatch Bruce here.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- dies from Stampin' Up
- sentiment stamp from Stampin' Up
- patterned paper from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - favourite colour (red)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - make someone smile (hopefully my image and sentment would make someone smile!)


All About Challenges - all about birthdays

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