GDT Card Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

This is my last GDT card for Crafting from the Heart but I have some exciting news to share - from July I'm going to be a permanent part of the Design Team!!  A big thank you to the ladies on the team for having me as your GDT and for asking me to join you from July.

This challenge is, as always, 'anything goes' and you can find all the details about the challenge here on the main challenge blog.

The challenge is sponsored by:

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For my card I've used a digi from QKR Stampede called 'Birdhouse' which you can find here on their website.  I've made a 'new home' card using a sentiment from Clearly Besotted.

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

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'anything goes'

New from Card Creations Plus - Fuzzy Buddies Christmas

This is one of the DT cards I made using the new 'Fuzzy Buddies Christmas' CD from Card Creations Plus which was featured on Create and Craft last week.  It's a great CD - there's some traditional elements on there as well as the Fuzzy Buddies cute characters.

There are some ready to print images on the CD and also a great image creator - a range of backgrounds, characters and other objects which you can use to make up your own scenes.  You can flip the elements, make them bigger or smaller and move them around as much as you want.

This is one of the images I created using the different elements on the CD and I also used the backing paper generator to make a design which matches the image.

The CD is available here on the Card Creations Plus website.  

If you like the Card Creations Plus CDs, make sure you 'like' our new Design Team Facebook page here.  

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

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'get sentimental'

New Penny's Challenge - Embossing

I'm running late with this post - it's my DT card for last week's Penny's challenge.  The theme for the challenge is 'embossing - heat or dry' and you can find all the details on the challenge blog here.

The challenge is sponsored by:

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I've used a very sweet digi from StampArt by Kathryne for my card - it's called 'Owl-Ways Yours' and you can find it here on her website.  I've embossed the background with a Crafts-Too dot folder and used a sentiment stamp from Clearly Besotted.

New Ruby's Rainbow Challenge - Stamping

A new challenge started on the Ruby's Rainbow challenge blog on Wednesday and this time our theme is 'stamping'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

I designed this card for my Little Claire Memory Box class last Saturday morning.  It's made up of two narrow strips of folded card with the image panel forming the 'bridge' between the two.  I've used 'Tulip Bunny' from Little Claire - I coloured the stamp with Promarkers and paper pieced the little heart on his tummy!  I've also used a Memory Box heart die.

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

Addicted to Stamps and More - 'anything goes'

Inky Impressions Challenges - 'anything goes'

Simon Says Stamp - 'anything goes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'the bold and the beautiful'

GDT Card for Cards And More - Recipe

I can't believe this is my last GDT card for Cards and More - a big thank you to the Design Team for asking me to join you and I've really enjoyed all the challenges.

This week's challenge started on Tuesday and it's a recipe - use 3 dies, 3 papers and 3 ribbons or lace.  You can find more details about the challenge and see the cards from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a circle die, scalloped circle die and the Memory Box 'Chloe Stem' die.  The three papers I've used are all from the Back to Basics Monochrome paper pack which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  Finally I've used gingham ribbon, lace and plain black ribbon.  The background on the die cut circle was done using the 'Crackle' stamp from Little Claire which is here.

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

Seize the Birthday - 'anything goes'

Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - 'polka dots and ribbon'

Simon Says Stamp - 'anything goes'

The Sisterhood of Crafters - 'monochromatic'

Stamps and Fun = Creativity - 'lace'

Addicted to Stamps - 'polka dots'

We Do Doobadoo Challenge - 'ribbons'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Sport

A new challenge started on Tuesday on the Cardz 4 Guyz challenge blog and this week our theme is 'sport'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a Memory Box 'happy birthday' die and also some football backing paper which is a free download here from Pondskipper Crafts.

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

Creative Knockouts - 'make it masculine'

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - 'anything goes'

GDT for Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

This is my GDT card for the latest challenge which started on Monday at the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog.  You can find all the details about the challenge here and also see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.  

The challenge has been sponsored by:

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For my card, I've used a digi stamp from StampArt Design called 'Allie and Angel' which you can find here.

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

Digistamps 4 Joy - 'shaped card'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute Girls, Girls, Girls

 on the challenge blog.  Our challenge has been sponsored by:

For my card I've used one of the gorgeous Heather Ellis digi stamps which can be found on her website here.

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

I Love Promarkers - 'embossing'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

Digi Sketch Challenge Blog - 'shades of blue'

New Glory of Christmas Challenge - Lights

I've had a busy few days and haven't had the chance to post any DT cards since the weekend.  Here's the first one - my card for the new Glory of Christmas Challenge which started last Sunday.  Our theme is 'lights' and you can see all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the 'Igloo' digi from Pink Gem which you can find here on their website.  I've embossed the background and used a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

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

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'include a building'
Fab'n'Funky Challenges - 'Christmas'
I Love Promarkers - 'embossing'

New CRAFT Challenge - Recipe

This week on the CRAFT challenge blog we've got a recipe for you:

You can find more details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

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For my card I've used 'Hello Baby' from Pickled Potpourri which you can find here on their challenge blog.

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

As You Like it Challenge - 'favourite die' (my very old photo corner die which is perfect when I feel a card needs something extra)

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'two word sentiment'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'celebrations'

Card Mania Challenge - 'baby'

Digi Galore - 'nautical or blue'

GDT Card for Hanna and Friends - Paper Piecing

This is my final post as a GDT member for Hanna and Friends - the last three months has gone past very quickly!  A big thank you to the Design Team for inviting me to join you - I've really enjoyed all the challenges.

This week's challenge is 'paper piecing' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.  The winner will receive a surprise package from:  

For my card I've used 'Up, Up and Away' from Little Claire which you can find here on their website.  I've paper pieced the balloons using different colours of polka dot paper.

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

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'CAS or full on'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'spots and dots'

That's Crafty Challenge Blog - 'birds'

Divas by Design - 'three or more layers'

Through the Purples Haze - 'anything goes'

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges - 'something with wings'

New Penny's Challenge - Use Your Favourite Embellishments

A new challenge has started today at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge blog and this week we're asking you to 'use your embellishments' - a nice easy one for everyone!  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

This week we're sponsored by:

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For my card I've used a digi from Eureka Stamps called 'Tulip and Pansy Frame' - you can find it here on their website.  I embossed the entire front of the card by running it through a Crafts-Too embossing folder and have added my favourite embellishment which is course Card Candi.

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

The Stamping Chef Blog Challenge - 'anything goes'

Rhedd and Rosie's Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'CAS or full on'

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'say it with flowers'

Craftitude - 'use flowers and/or lace'

As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite embossing technique' (dry embossing because it gives CAS a real lift)

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Happy Anniversary

A new challenge has started today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'happy anniversary'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

I've made a very clean and simple card using the Memory Box 'Heart of Hearts' die and a sentiment from Clearly Besotted.

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

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/monochromatic'

Moving Along With The Times - 'clean and simple'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'monochrome'

Always Something Creative - 'clean and simple'

Ladybug Crafts - 'something for the boys/use your dies'

Try It On Tuesday - 'one for the boys'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

This is my GDT card for this week's Crafting from the Heart challenge - the theme, as always, is anything goes.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look at the challenge blog here.

The challenge has been sponsored by Limited Runs and Crafts and Me.

For my card I've used 'Ballerina' from Limited Runs which you can find in the 'girls' section on their website here.

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

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

2 Cute Ink Digital Stamps - 'birthday challenge'

Crafting by Designs - 'happy birthday'

Delightful Challenges - 'tickled pink'

Ditzie Digi Designs - 'anything goes'

Fairytale Stamper - 'brown and another colours'

New Sparkles Challenge - At the Beach/Summer Fun

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog - this time our theme is 'at the beach/summer fun'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by Dawn Till Dusk Crafts - you can find their website here.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Poolside Penguins' from Imagine That Digis which you can find here on their website.  This is the digi set for their Progressive Challenge for June - if you enter the challenge one month, you are sent the set for the next challenge free of charge!

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

Imagine That - 'June Progressive Challenge'

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges - 'something with wings'

Digitally Sweet Challenges - 'holidays'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'summer'

Delicious Doodles Challenge - 'stitch it'

I Love Promarkers - 'stripes'

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 'summer fun'

Crafty Little Fairies - 'spots and stripes'

GDT Card for A Little Bit Crafty - Child's Play

This is my second GDT card for this month for the current A Little Bit Crafty Challenge where the theme is 'child's play'.  The original challenge post is here with all the details and information about the great range of sponsors and the mid-month reminder post is here.

For my card I've used 'Football Boy' which is one of the newest digs from Pink Gem and is available here on their website.  I've also used one of the scenes from the 'Background Papers' set which is here.

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

Creative Corner Challenges - 'just for boys'

Cute Card Thursday - 'so macho'

Passion for Promarkers - 'one for the men/boys'

Crafty Creations Challenges - 'tic, tac, toe' (circles, masculine, digital image)

Papertake Weekly - 'for the boys'

Crafty Cardmakers - 'going round in circles'

Crafty Boots Challenges - 'sport'

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - Use Something Metal

A new challenge has started today on The Squirrel and the Fox challenge blog and this time our theme is 'use something metal'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge has been sponsored by Delicious Doodles and for my card I've used 'A Scottish Castle' which you can find here on their website.  My 'something metal' is silver metallic paper and some little metal head embellishments.

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

Moving Along With the Times - 'keep it clean and simple'

QKR Stampede - 'anything goes'

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Paper Crafting Journey - 'anything goes'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog - 'clean and simple'

Sweetpea Stampers - 'inspiration photo' (using the landscape)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Mid-Month Reminder

Just a quick reminder that there is still time to enter the current challenge on Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra blog.  You can find all the details about the challenge in the original post here and see all the mid-month inspiration from the Design Team here.

I've used a really cute digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'AKV Reindeer - Skate' which you can find here on the Bugaboo website.

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

Decossse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

QKR Stampede - 'anything goes'

The Stamping Chef Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Little Claire Challenge - Bright and Beautiful

A new Little Claire monthly challenge starts today over on the Little Claire blog and this month we've got a great prize on offer for you if you're our lucky winner:

Our theme this month  is 'bright and beautiful' and we also have an optional sketch for you to follow:

For more details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the 'Seascape' stamp set from Little Claire which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  I have tweaked the sketch a little bit but followed the basic layout.

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

Creative Corner Challenges - 'just for the boys'

Cute Card Thursday - 'so macho'

Passion for Promarkers - 'one for the boys/men'

Papertake Weekly - 'for the boys'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'father's day/for a male'

Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog - 'for the boys'

Creative Card Crew - 'nautical'

New CSAYL Challenge - One Layer Card

Our new challenge at CSAYL is to create a 'one layer' card.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used 'Dinkies Robin Doggie' from Little Claire which you can find here and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley.

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

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

Moving Along With the Times - 'keep it clean and simple'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'clean and simple'

Stamping Sensations - 'animal antics'

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'four legged friends'

New from Little Claire - Changing Baby Birdhouse

This is a card I made using this month's Little Claire club stamp set 'Changing Birdhouse' (which is here and one of the two new stamps to go with the set, 'Changing Baby Birdhouse' (which is here).  I've also used the sentiment from the 'Babies Are Such a Nice Way ...' set which is here.

This is a DL car showing the full bird house base and birdhouse.

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

Kitty Bee Designs - 'baby'
That's Crafty Challenge Blog - 'the birds challenge'
Fussy and Fancy Challenge - 'things with wings'
4 Crafty Chicks - 'baby'
The Crazy Challenge - 'for the little ones'
Love to Create Challenge Blog - 'make it for kids'
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - 'baby cards'
Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges - 'something with wings'
Dream Valley Challenges - 'baby'
Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - 'ooh baby baby'

New Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

A new 'anything goes' challenge started yesterday on the Crafty Girls Challenge Blog.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

This week we're sponsored by:

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For my card I've used a digi from Treasured Times called 'Typography Tulip' which you can find here on their website.

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

Paper Crafting Journey - 'anything goes'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/monochromatic'

Scribble and Scrap - 'anything goes'

Treasured Times Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New CRAFT Challenge - Christmas

We've got a new challenge today on the CRAFT challenge blog and this week our theme is 'Christmas'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

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For my card I've used 'Snowman' Bring It On' from The Stamping Boutique which you can find here on their website.

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

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - '12 months of Christmas link up'

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'for a child'

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything Christmas goes'

Scribble and Scrap - 'anything goes'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'anything goes'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used one of the newest Pink Gem digis 'Emma Shopping' which you can find here on their website.

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

Inky Impressions Challenges - 'for the girls'

Without Words Challenges - 'femme fatale'

Sentimental Sundays - 'anything goes'