Little Claire Class - Be the First

Today I'm sharing a couple of cards I designed for one of the Little Claire classes I taught recently.  The first one (above) was made using the very cute 'Yes Miss' stamp which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  I used Bazzill card to create a gatefold card, added patterned paper and finished with some Card Candi.

This second card was made using the 'Garden Shelves' stamp which you can find here on the website.  I've decoupaged some elements on the design and also scored the card at the left hand side to create a spine on the card.

I'd like to enter these cards in the following challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity - 'cute as you like' (first card)

Happy Campers Challenge - add dimension (second card)
Southern Girls Challenge - 'the kids are allright' (first card)

I Love Promarkers - 'spring is in the air' (second card)

Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge - 'cards for kids' (first card)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'

Creative Craft Challenges - 'for the kids'

OLLCB - 'it's a man thing' (second card)

Hiding in My Craftroom - 'freestyle'

Totally Gorjuss - 'something blue' (first card)

Aimi With Lantern

Today I'm sharing a card that I made a little while ago using a Lili of the Valley stamped called 'Aimi with Lantern'.  It was one of my first experiments colouring darker hair - usually all the people on my cards have brown hair but I decided to have a try on this one at darker hair and was quite pleased with the result!

The backing paper I've used is from an old Kanban sheet and I've also added some self adhesive gems and some black Card Candi.

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

Crafts and Me - 'pink'

Bearly Mine Challenges - 'girly pink'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Forever Friends Challenge - 'girls'

Stamps and Fun = Creativity - 'monochrome'

CRAFT Challenge - 'mother's day/female'

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

The Pink Elephant Challenge - 'clean and simple'

Meet Bunny Chloe

Another Easter card to share today - this time made with the very cute 'Bunny Chloe' from Pink Gem which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  I've also used a sentiment from Penny Black die cut with one of my X-Cut label dies, some free papers and gems and Card Candi.

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

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'Easter'

Inky Impressions Challenges - 'Easter or spring'

Stamp'n'Doodle - 'Easter or spring'

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'

I Love Promarkers - 'spring'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'Easter'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'Easter'

Sweet Stamps - 'Easter'
Pile It On Challenge - 'dots'
Hanna and Friends - 'Easter or spring'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything But Square

It's time for another challenge on Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'anything but square'.  For all the details about the challenge plus the cards from the other DT members, have a look at the challenge blog here.

For this challenge we've been sponsored by:

 and

For my card I've used a gorgeous digi image from Limited Runs - it's called 'Ballerina' and you can find it here on the website in the 'girls' section.  I also used my the largest die from my new Spellbinders Floral Ovals set which I got last week from Little Claire here.  The paper is from a magazine freebie pack and I've added some lace and pearls.

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

Bearly Mine Challenges - 'girly pink'
Crafty Bloggers Network - 'spring or pastel'
Forever Friends Challenge Blog - 'girls'
Love to Create Challenge Blog - 'pastels'
Dream Valley Challenges - 'pearls and lace'
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'just dance'
Crafts and Me Challenges - 'pretty in pink'
The Paper Shelter - 'anything goes'
Stampavie and More - 'pretty in pink'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Spring is Here

Just a quick reminder that our current challenge on the Nutcrafters blog is still open for entries - our theme is 'Spring is Here' and you can find the challenge post and all the details here.

For my mid-challenge card I've used another of the gorgeous digi images that will be on sale from Nutcrafters very soon - isn't it sweet?  I also used some red card, polka dot paper and Card Candi and some gems on the image panel.

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

Crafty Cardmakers - 'friendship'

Paper Makeup Stamps Blog - 'fancy folds'

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'use a digi'

Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog - 'easel cards'

Pile It On - 'dots'

Happy Campers Craft Collective - 'add dimension'

Dutch Dare Card Challenges - 'shaped cards'
Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

More Matchbox ATCs

This is another set of mini ATCs that I made a while back for a swap - they all fit inside the matchbox that is at the side of the photo.

The matchbox was decorated with some patterned paper and a butterfly cut with a Memory Box die.  The little ATCs were made using stamps from the Little Claire 'Changing Tree' sets - I've used the original 'Changing Tree' set which is here on the website, the 'Changing Tree Girly' set which is here and the 'Changing Tree Easter' set which is here.  I edged each of the ATCs with a brown ink pad and finished them with little pearls and gems.

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

Heck of a Challenge - 'spring/butterflies and pearls'

No Matter Which Challenge - 'anything goes'

Hotshot Craft - 'anything but a card'

Raise the Bar - 'spring is just a hop away'

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge Blog - 'anything but a card'

Passion for Promarkers - 'butterflies'
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner - 'anything goes but a card'
The Pink Elephant Challenge - 'clean and simple'

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - Easter

We've got another challenge for you today on The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Easter or Passover'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the DT, have a look here.

Our challenge is sponsored by 

For my card I've used the 'Christ Arose' digi stamp which you can find here.  I kept the card very simple - just some purple card and gold paper to layer up and some nail head gems.

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

Simon Says Stamp - 'Easter/spring'

Sweet Stamps - 'crosses'

Digi Haven - 'Easter'

Simply Create Too - 'Easter'

The Stamping Shack Blog - 'Easter'
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - 'Easter'
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - 'Easter/spring'
Crafts 4 Eternity - 'Egg-cellent Easter'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Move It

It's the start of another new challenge today on A Gem of a Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'On the Move'.  For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the DT, have a look here.

For my card I've used 'Chloe on Spring' which you can find here on the Pink Gem Website.  I've also used on of the great background papers which you can find here - I merged the two in Word and then die cut the image.  The paper I've used is from a magazine give away pad and the corner die cuts are from Cheery Lynn  courtesy of the gorgeous birthday candy I won from My Crafty Heart.

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

Bearly Mine Challenges - 'anything goes'

Lexi's Creations - 'special female birthdays'

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges - 'anything goes'
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenges - 'spring days'
Charisma Cardz - 'die cuts'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'card for a girl'
Southern Girls Challenge - 'the kids are alright'
Sweet Stampin' - 'lots of layers'

Deck the Halls

Another Christmas card today - a very simple one made with an old Stampendous stamp.  The paper I've used is from Dovecraft and I've layered it with some gold paper.  To finish I've used some red self adhesive gems.

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

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - 'sentiment as focus'

Christmas Card Challenges - 'inspiration photo' (I've used the colours and the idea of putting up decorations)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'merry and bright' 

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

Stamp'n'Doodle - 'anything goes'
Stamp With Fun - 'anything goes'
Bearly Mine Challenges - 'anything goes'
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges - 'anything goes'
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Christmas Stampin All Year Long - 'anything goes'

Exciting News from Little Claire and a Special Offer!

I've got some exciting news to share with you today about Little Claire!

First of all, the Little Claire stamp 'Swirly Whirlies Owl Family' was runner up in the Best Stamp category of The British Craft Awards!!  You can find the stamp here on the Little Claire website and there's a gorgeous gallery of cards there too.

This is a card I made recently with the stamp.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and then edged it with Cool Peri Adirondack ink leaving a white border.  I've also used my Fiskars Threading Water punch to create the border.

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

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'punch it out'
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog - 'layer it up'
Sparkles Forum Challenges - 'birds'
Rhedd and Rosie Challenges - 'one for the birds'
Ladybug Crafts - 'the colour blue'

And the next piece of exciting news - one of the latest Little Claire new releases 'Tulip Cat' is featured in this month's Card Making and Papercraft magazine as their 'pick of the month'.  You can see the piece from the magazine underneath my tag and the stamp is here on the website.  I made the tag for a recent swap and decided to go for a lilac theme for a change!

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

Addicted to Stamps and More - 'make your mark'
Through the Craftroom Door - 'anything goes'
I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes'
2 Sisters Blog Challenge - 'flowers for spring'
Inky Impressions Challenges - 'flowers'
LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - 'add a flower/s'
Craft Your Passion Challenges - 'ribbon or lace'
Charisma Cardz - 'die cuts'
Paper Crafting Journey - 'ribbon or lace'

Finally, a very special offer from Little Claire:

Little Claire will not be exhibiting at the NEC this week and for all our lovely customers who had hoped to visit us and take advantage of our special show offers we have a special two day offer just for you: phone your order through to us quoting NECS13: 0151 342 5715 from 10am Thursday 21 March to 4pm Friday 22 March and we will deduct a whopping 20% discount and FREE p&p from your order!  Log on to: www.littleclaire.co.uk and fill your boots! (It’s cheaper than going to the show!)

No further discount, offers subject to stock availability.

New Challenge at Penny's - Gingham and/or Checks

Today we've got a new challenge for you at Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'gingham and/or checks'.  For all the details, have a look at the challenge blog here.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

and

I was able to choose a digi from StampArt Design to work with and I chose the beautiful .Pretty Petals 2 which is available here - as well as the gorgeous floral image, a bonus file of sentiments is included and I've used one of them to form the stopper on my card.

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

Joanna Sheen Blog Challenge - 'Mum's the word'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'flowers galore'

LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - 'add a flower/s'

Paper Makeup Stamps Blog - 'pastels'

ABC Challenges -'bring on the flowers'

Crafty Boots Challenge - 'flowers'

Stamps and Fun = Creativity - 'love'

Pile It On Challenge - 'circles or squares'

Totally Papercrafts - 'easel cards'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Spring is Here

 

It's also the start of a new challenge on the Nutcrafters blog this morning and our theme is 'Spring is Here'.  You can find all the details on the challenge blog here.

For my card I've used on of the new Nutcrafters digi stamps which will be available on the website very soon - there's great range of images and you can see some of the others on the challenge blog if you have a look at the cards made by the other members of the Design Team.  The papers I've used are from a magazine cover pack and I've also used some pearls, lace and a flower made with a new die set I bought last week.

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

Addicted to Stamps and More - 'make your mark'

Craft Your Passion - 'ribbon or lace'

Passion for Promarkers - 'butterflies'

Paper Creator's Crafts - 'spring has sprung'

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'as easy as 1,2,3' (1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellishments - pearls, lace and die cut flower)

I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes'
Shopping Our Stash - 'Easter or spring'

Easter Branch

Another Easter card to share today.  The main image is called 'Easter Branch' and is from DigiStamp Boutique here and the sentiment is an old Penny Black stamp.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the lilac card is from my stash.

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

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 'Easter'

Digi Haven Challenge - 'Easter'
Simply Create Too - 'Easter'
The Stamping Shack Blog - 'Easter'
The Pink Elephant Challenge - 'Easter'
Creative Creations Challenges - 'the letter B' (branch and bird)
DigiStamp Boutique - 'March customer competition'
Clear It Out Challenge - 'Easter anything but a rectangle card'
Oldie But Goodie Challenge - 'Easter' (my sentiment stamp is more than 6 months old)

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New Cutie Pie Blog Challenge - Easter

Today we've got a new challenge for you on The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Easter'.  Have a look at the challenge blog here for all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

We've been sponsored by Pink Gem:

And there's also the opportunity to join us as a Guest Design Team member and a prize for the person chosen!

For my card I've used 'Chloe With Daffodils' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website and one of the very clever 'Background Papers' which you can find here.  The paper I've used is the First Edition 'Blank Canvas' pad.

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

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'Easter'

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - 'flowers for spring'

Card Makin' Mamas - 'spring colours'

Digi Haven - 'Easter'

Simply Create Too - 'Easter'
Hiding in My Craftroom - 'use three designer papers'
The Stamping Shack Blog - 'Easter'
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 'Easter'
Stamp With Fun - 'anything goes'

Guest DT Card for Here Come the Boys

I'm back today with another card as a Guest Design Team member for the Here Come the Boys challenge blog.  For this challenge, there's an inspiration picture:

I looked at it and thought of 'planes, trains and automobiles' - I didn't really have anything suitable to use so I had a look round various websites until I found a gorgeous collection of digi stamps and clip art images on a website called Digi Web Studio.  The images I've used are part of a set called 'Tommy's Toy's designed by Alice Smith and you can find them here on the website.

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

I've used red and brown card plus red gingham paper and the sentiment is computer generated.

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

Stampin' for the Weekend - 'child's play'

My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - 'not to be square'

Delightful Challenges - 'here's one for the boys'

One Stop Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Stamp Spot - 'children's cards'
The ABC Challenge Blog - 'J is for just as you like it'

New Little Claire Challenge - A Card With Folds

Today we've got another new challenge for you on the Little Claire blog and this month we want to see 'a card with folds'.  There's a great prize on offer for the winner:

You can find all the details plus see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the Little Claire blog.

I've made a shutter card using the current club stamp which is the gorgeous 'You're So Tweet' - you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  I've stamped and coloured the main image three times and then stamped the sentiment twice and added that on to top and bottom middle panels.  The paper I've used is from Little Claire here.

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

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - 'birds'

Top Tip Tuesday - 'up, up, up and away' (birds)

Created With Love Challenges - 'a different fold'

ABC Challenges - 'in the air'

Rhedd and Rosie's Challenge Blog - 'one for the birds'

LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - 'things with wings'
One Stop Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge - 'anything goes'
City Crafter Challenge - 'inspired by a song' (The Birdie Song!)

Guest Designer at Christmas Cards All Year Round

Today I'm sharing three cards that I made for my Guest Designer spot on the Christmas Cards All Year Round challenge blog.  The theme is 'sparkle and bling' and you can find the post here on the CCAYR blog.

For my first card (above) I used the very sweet 'Little George' stamp from Little Claire - you can find him here on the Little Claire website.  The paper I've used is from Dovecraft and I've added some punched snowflakes, red gems and glitter on the moon to finish the card.

Next a card using 'Winter Chloe' from Pink Gem - you can find her here on the Pink Gem website.  For this card I've used papers from Craft Creations with some Bazzill card.  The bling is the ribbon (which is sparkly in real life!) and the little nail head gems.

 Finally a card using 'Sprinkle of Stars' from Nutcrafters which you can find here on their website.  The paper is from Dovecraft and I've layered it with some metallic silver paper.  There is glitter on the image (promise!) and I've added some gems to the card and the die cut message.

 

A big thank you to Tracey and the girls at the CCAYR blog for letting me share my cards as a guest designer this month!

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

 Winter Wonderland - 'a little bird' (first card)

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - 'no red and no green' (second card)

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

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - 'birds' (first card)

Delicious Doodles Challenge - 'angels' (third card)

CRAFT Challenge - 'Christmas in March'

Charisma Cardz Challenge - 'stars' (third card)

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - 'cute and cuddly' (first card)

LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - 'things with wings' (first card)

Jodie with Easter Egg

Today I'm sharing an Easter card made with a Pink Gem digi stamp.  This is 'Jodie With Easter Egg' and you can find her here on the Pink Gem website.  The paper I've used is from the First Edition Blank Canvas pad and I've layered it with kraft paper.  The sentiment I've used is also from Pink Gem and you can find it here on their website.

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

Stampavie and More Challenge - 'Easter'

Bearly Mine Challenges - 'Easter'

PaperMakeup Stamps Challenge - 'Easter/spring'

Crafty Calendar Challenge - 'Easter eggstravaganza'

Moving Along With the Times - 'spring is in the air'
Sincerely Yours Creations - 'Easter'
Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'springtime'
Eureka Stamps - 'spring has sprung'

New Penny's Challenge - Ribbon and Die Cuts

Today we've got another new challenge for you on Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'ribbon and die cuts'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.  Our challenge has been sponsored by:

and

I've used a digi from Robyn's Fetish called 'It's a Dragonfly Day' which you can find here on their website.  My paper is from Papermania and the ribbon from my stash.  I've finished the card with a peel off sentiment and some Card Candi.

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

ABC Challenges - 'in the air'
In the Pink - 'floral/mothers day'
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - 'happy birthday
Divas by Design - 'put on some pink'
Fab'n'Funky Challenges - 'add a sentiment'
The Crafting Cafe - 'my favourite colour' (pink)
Flutter By Wednesday Challenge - 'any winged creature'
One Stop Craft Challenge - 'spring'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder

I'm back today with a quick reminder about our current challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog.  Our theme is 'Something Beginning With B' and you can find the original challenge post here and the reminder post here.

For my card I've used one of the digis from 'A Day in the Park' set which you can find here on the Nutcrafters site.  The paper I've used is from a magazine giveaway pack.

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

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'males'
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - 'boys only'
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'
Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenges - 'for the boys'
Fab'n'Funky Challenges - 'add a sentiment'

Gems of Inspiration - A Lovely Bunch of Daffodils

Today I'm sharing a card that I've posted on the Gems of Inspiration blog today - you can see my post here.  I've used one of the gorgeous floral digi stamps from Pink Gem - this one is called 'Daffodil Vase' and you can find it here on the website.

I've kept my card very simple - green gingham paper and yellow Bazzill plus some Card Candi coloured to match my image.

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

Paper Makeup Stamps - 'Easter/spring'
Eureka Stamps - 'spring has sprung'
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'spring has sprung'
One Stop Craft Challenge - 'spring'
Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'spring time'
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - 'flowers'
Forever Friends Monthly Challenge - 'lots of flowers'
Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'hello spring'
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - 'spring'
Celebrate the Occasion - 'spring is in the air'

You're So Tweet ATCs

Today I'm sharing some ATCs that I made over the weekend using the March club stamp from Little Claire.  You can find the stamp here on the Little Claire website.

There are four separate little images on the stamp - I've used three of the boxes on my ATCs and the little sentiment 'you're so tweet' underneath the pictures.  I've added faux stitching round the edge of each ATC to finish them.

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

Crafty Catz Challenge - 'all stitched up'

2 Sisters Blog Challenge - 'pastels'

Moving Along With the Times - 'the birds and the bees'

Addicted to CAS - 'wings'

Crafty Bloggers Network - 'spring or pastels'

Crafty Emblies Papercrafting Challenge - 'wings'
Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog - 'Mum's the Word'
ATCs With Attitude - 'flowers' (second ATC)

New Challenge Squirrel and the Fox - Spring or Autumn

It's time for another challenge on The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'autumn or spring'.  For all the details, click here to have a look at the challenge blog.

The challenge is sponsored by:

  

The Design Team were given images from OPC to work with and I chose the beautiful 'Georgia's Daisies' which you can find here on the OPC website.  I die cut the printed image and then inked with the die ink place using Cool Perio Adirondack ink.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the sentiment and Card Candi from Craftwork Cards.

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

CRAFT Challenge - 'Easter/spring'

Cute Card Thursday - 'spring fever'

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'a bit o' green'

Forever Friends Monthly Challenge - 'lots of flowers'
Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'birthday card'
Eclectic Ellapu - 'birthdays'
Joanna Sheen Blog Challenge - 'Mum's the word'
Word Play Saturday Challenge - 'spring time'
One Stop Craft Challenge - 'spring'
Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'spring time'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Floral Frenzy

We've got a new challenge for you today on the A Gem of a Challenge blog and it's the first time that I've chosen the theme since I joined the Design Team.  My choice is 'floral frenzy' - a great chance to use one of the gorgeous floral Pink Gem images.

For my card I've used the 'Daisy Border' digi stamp although my flowers aren't daisies!  I made an easel card using a tall, narrow card blank with some green Bazzill and some paper from Craft Creations.  I've added a sentiment from Craftwork Cards and some lace.

Have a look here at the challenge blog for more information about the challenge and to see the floral creations from the Design Team.

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

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - 'flowers'

Wags'n'Whiskers Stamp Challenge - 'go green'

Sweet'n'Sassy Digi Challenges - 'go green'

My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - 'use your favourite things' (lace and Card Candi)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 'a bit o' green'

I Love Promarkers - 'anything but square'

Passion for Promarkers - 'one for the ladies'

Oldie But Goodie Challenge - 'feeling floral' (card base, Bazzill, lace and paper are more than 6 months old)

Forever Friends Monthly Challenge - 'lots of flowers'

All Wrapped Up

Another Christmas card to share today - this one was made using a Belles'n'Whistles stamp called 'Snow Gear Snowbaby'.

I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and then used Stickles over her coat and hat - not easy to capture on a photo but I promise it's here!  I've also added ribbon and lace and some punched snowflakes.

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

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'bingo' (glitter, lace and die cuts)

Christmas Card Challenges - 'anything goes'

Crafty Hazlenut's Christmas Challenge - 'ribbons'

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

Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge - 'snowflakes'

Elphine House Australia - 'glitter it up'

Crafting By Designs - 'get ready for Christmas'

 Creative Card Crew - 'ribbon'
Totally Paper Crafts - 'punch it' 

Easter Changing Tree

Today I'm sharing a card I made with one of the latest 'Changing Tree' stamp sets from Little Claire.  If you haven't come across them before, the sets are a great way to create unique cards - you make up your own 'tree' using lots of little stamps so no two designs will ever be the same!

To start with you will need a tree stamp - this comes as part of the original 'Changing Tree' set which you can find here on the website.  Once you have the tree stamp, that works with all the embellishment sets - there are sets to make baby cards, Christmas cards, girly cards and lots more.  To find out how the stamps work, have a look at the project tutorial I did here on the Little Claire blog.

For this card, I've used the 'Changing Tree Easter' set which you can find here with some pastel pink and blue papers and card.  The peel off greeting is also from Little Claire.

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

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'use an Easter sentiment'

Crafty Calendar Challenge - 'Easter Eggstravaganza'

Crafty Bloggers Network - 'spring or pastels'

Lexi's Creations - 'Easter'

Without Words - 'spring or Easter'

Stamp and Create - 'fur or feathers' (the little chicks)
CRAFT Challenge - 'spring/Easter'
Crafting for All Seasons - 'spring into spring'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - 'Something Beginning With B'

We've got another new challenge for you today on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog and this time our theme, chosen by Debbie, is 'something beginning with B'.  So for my card I've used boy, blue and brown - there's lots of scope for everyone.

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from my fellow DT members here on the challenge blog.  

For my card I've used the 'Sightseeing' digi stamp which you can find here on the website.  The sentiment is from a very old set of wooden stamps I've got from Inkadinkado.  The paper is from the Dovecraft Back to Basics 2 pack.

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

Created With Love Challenge - 'anything goes'

Through the Craftroom Door - 'anything goes'

Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog - 'layer it up'

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - 'for a boy'
Crafty Boots Challenge - 'something old' and something blue' (my paper)
ABC Challenges - 'anything goes'

New Pennys Challenge -Stitching

This week at Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge Blog our theme is 'stitching - real or faux'.

For this challenge we've been sponsored by:

and

and

You can see all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the DT here.  

For my card I've used 'Pool Party' from QKR Stampeded which you can find here on their website.  The papers I've used are from the Back to Basics II pack.  The sentiment I've used is from the Little Claire 'Oh Man' stamp set which you can find here on their blog.

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

Sandy's Crafty Creations - 'anything goes with shades of green'

Sweet Stamps Blog - 'green'

OLLCB - 'four legged friends'

Pile It On - 'happy birthday'

Card Makin' Mamas - 'green'

Simply Create Too - 'use mostly green'

Digi Haven - 'green'

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'two patterned papers'
Great Impressions - 'using green'
Crafty Creations Challenges - 'green'

Matchbox ATCs

Something a little bit different from me again today.  This is a set of matchbox ATCs which I made recently for a swap on one of the Yahoo groups I belong to.  It's a standard small matchbox and the idea is to decorate the box and then make miniature ATCs to put inside.

My theme was vintage and I used stamps, old book pages, some 7 Gypsies transfers, stickers and HOTP label words.  I decorated the box with part of a book page and then added a die cut butterfly (the small Memory Box butterfly die) and some pearls.

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

Love to Create Challenge Blog - 'pick two things' (pearls and distressing)

Stamps and Fun = Creativity - 'matchbox'

Come and Get It Challenges - 'anything but a card'

Heck of a Challenge - 'spring/butterflies and pearls'

Sarah Hurley Challenges - 'recycle' (matchbox and book pages)

Cute Card Thursday - 'something old'

Hotshot Craft - 'anything but a card'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'

ABC Challenges - 'anything goes'

Emma's Crafty Challenge - 'vintage'