New CRAFT Challenge - Wish You Were Here

We've got a new challenge today on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'wish you were here'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

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For my card I've used a very cute digi from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps called 'Cocoa and Cookie's Sandcastle' which you can find here on their website.  My background is a postcard with a Hero Arts postmark stamp and then part of a page from an old atlas.

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

CCEE Stampers - 'song inspiration' ("Oh I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside')

Crafty Boots Challenge - 'summer holidays'

Crafting When We Can Challenge Blog - 'make your own background'

Crafty Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - 'vacation related'

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Summer Celebrations

There's still time to enter our current challenge on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - the theme is 'summer celebrations'.  You can find all the details here on the original challenge post and see the mid-challenge inspiration from the Design Team here.

For my card I've used one of the Nutcrafters digi stamps and I've also followed the sketch at Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

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

Sunday Sketch and Stamp - 'sketch'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'anything goes'

Just Inspirational Challenges - 'hobbies or sports'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'favourite colour combination'  blue and kraft

Chocolate Coffee and Cards - 'polka dots'

Wags'n'Whiskers - 'polka dots'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and our theme is 'anything goes'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

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For my card I've used a very cute digi stamp from StampArt Design called 'Owl-Ways Rosie' which you can find here.  I've also followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday.

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

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 'things with wings or tails'

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'take flight'

Sketch Saturday - 'sketch'

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - 'for the birds'

Crafty Sentiment Designs - 'anything goes'

Digichoosday - 'lots of layers'

Inky Impressions Challenges - 'anything goes'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Anything But a Card

Our new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge (as chosen by me!) is 'anything but a card.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

I've made a little notepad using the inside of a bought note pad and creating my own cover.  The main image and sentiment on the front are from the 'Silhouette Lighthouse' stamp set which you can find here on the Little Claire website.

Here's a view of the inside cover:

I used the little anchor stamp from the 'Seascape' stamp set which you can find here on the Little Claire website.

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

Crafty Bloggers Network - 'red, white and blue'

Use Your Stuff Challenge Blog - 'at the beach'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'other than a card or tag'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'for the boys'

New from Little Claire - Changing Birdhouse Gardening Stamp

This is the second of the new additions to the Changing Birdhouse stamp collection from Little Claire - for details about how the stamps work have a look at my blog post from yesterday here.

This stamp is called 'Changing Birdhouse Gardening' and you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  The sentiment I've used is from the Little Claire 'Silhouette Boat' stamp which you can find here.  

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

My Time to Craft Challenge - 'use kraft'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'for the boys'

Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Just Inspirational Challenge - 'hobbies and sports' (gardening)

Art by Miran Challenge - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

New from Little Claire - Changing Birdhouse Wedding Stamp

Brand new from Little Claire is the 'Changing Birdhouse Wedding' stamp'which can either be used on its own or with the original 'Changing Birdhouse' stamp set which is here.

This is the original set:

The idea is that this set gives you two different branches as well as a birdhouse base/stand and one birdhouse.  The new sets will have a different birdhouse design in them so you can mix the stamps together to create different designs.

On my card I've used one of the branches from the original set with the wedding birdhouse.  The background paper I've used is from Kanban and the two sentiment stamps are from the Little Claire 'Swirly Birds' stamp set which is here.

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

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'wedding cards'

We Do Doobadoo - 'celebrations'

My Heart Pieces Challenge - 'wedding or anniversary'

The Stamping Chef Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'anything goes'

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

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog - our theme as always 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 sponsors for the challenge are Whoopsi Daisy and 2 Cute Ink.

For my card I've used 'Primrose Kitty' from 2 Cute Ink - you can find the digi here in their Etsy shop.

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

Crafting at the Weekend - 'anything goes'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'anything goes'

In the Pink - 'animal antics'

Stampavie and More - 'animals'

The Pink Elephant Challenge - 'anything goes'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'favourite colour combination' (pink and brown)

Kitty Bee Designs - 'favourite colour combination' (pink and brown)

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/use one flower'

2 Cute Ink - 'anything goes'

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge Blog - Inspired by a Song or Movie

Our new challenge today on the Squirrel and the Fox Challenge blog is 'inspired by a song or movie'.  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 the 'Freedom' stamp set from Little Claire which you can find here on their website.  I've also used the 'Heart of Hearts' die from Memory Box.

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

Avenue 613 - 'anything goes - option of use a sentiment'

Treasured Times Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Crafting at the Weekend - 'anything goes'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'anything goes'

Sisterhood of Crafters - 'die cuts/punches'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

New Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge - Make a Gift Set

Our new challenge today on the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long challenge blog is to 'make a complete gift set'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

My gift set is made up of a gift voucher wallet, a card and a tag.  I've used the 'Christmas Geese' stamp set from Little Claire to make the items - you can find the stamps here on their website.

Here's a closer view of the gift voucher wallet:

and the card:

and finally the tag:

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

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes'

That's Crafty Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'

Cute Card Thursday - 'for the birds'

Crafting for All Seasons - 'Christmas in July'

Papertake Weekly - 'it's a jolly holiday'

Weekly Imagine That Inspiration Post

This is my GDT card for this week's Friday Inspiration Post over on the Imagine That blog.  I've decided to go with a masculine card this week and I've used the 'Fishing Bear' digi set which you can find here on the Imagine That website.

I've also used one of the papers from 'Rainbow Dots Digi Papers' pack which is here.

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

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

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Fab'n'Funky Challenges - 'walk on the wild side'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'hand coloured image'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

New CRAFT Challenge - Inspiration Photo

For our new challenge on the CRAFT Challenge Blog today we've got an inspiration photo for you:

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog and you'll also be able to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

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For my card I've used a digi from Wags'n'Whiskers called 'Travelling Buddies' - you can find it here.  For my background I've used part of a page from an old map book and the sentiment is an PSX stamp that I've had for years.

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

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges - 'vacation related'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'hand coloured image'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog - 'summer fun'

Passion for Promarkers - 'summer lovin'

Papertake Weekly - 'it's a jolly holiday'

Crafty Boots Challenges - 'summer holidays'

New Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Crafty Girls Challenge Blog and our theme, as always' 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 challenge is sponsored by:

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For my card I've used a digi from StampArt Design called 'Sophie' - you can find her here on the Whimsy website.  I've also used a die from Memory Box.

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

Milk Coffee Challenge - 'birthdays'

Sisterhood of Crafters - 'die cuts/punches'

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge - 'summer time'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'hand coloured image'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Digi Makeover Challenge - 'die cuts/punches'

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Summer Celebrations

We've got a new challenge for you today on the Nutcrafters Challenge Blog - our theme is 'summer celebrations' so we want to see summery images, themes and colours.  You can find more details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the beach hut digi from the 'Sailor Boy' set which is available here on the Nutcrafters website.

New Ruby's Rainbow Challenge - On the Beach

There's a new challenge today on the Ruby's Rainbow Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'on the beach'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi from Pink Gem called 'Beach Fence' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

This is the first of my two cards for this week's new Penny's challenge - 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 sponsors for this week are:

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For my card I've used 'Garden Gal' from Bugaboo which you can find here on their website.

Second Card for the New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

This is my second card for the new Penny's Challenge - 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 challenge is sponsored by:

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For my card I've used a digi from Stitchy Bear.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Sketch

Today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog we've got a sketch for you to follow:

For all the details of the challenge and to see the inspiration from the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used 'Silhouette Boat' from Little Claire which you can find here on their website.  I've layered it with papers from Craft Creations and some dark brown paper and added some Promarkers coloured with my Caramel Promarker.  I've used an old brown ink pad to ink all the paper edges - doesn't show up too well on the photo unfortunately but it is there.

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

Love to Scrap - 'scheme crafters' (monochrome colour scheme)

Eureka Stamps - 'monochrome'

Through the Purple Haze - 'distress those makes'

That Craft Place Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Fitztown Challenge Blog - 'browns'

Use Your Stuff Challenge Blog - 'layers'

New Cutie Pies Challenge - Love and Marriage

The theme for our new challenge on The Cutie Pie Blog Challenge today is 'love and marriage'.  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:

For my card I've used a stamp called 'Love Me Do' from Whimsy Stamps.  The paper I've used is from Kanban and I also used some acetate on the front of the card with silver peel off heart strips.  The sentiment I've used is from a Little Claire stamp set called 'Swirly Birds' which is here.

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

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

That Craft Place Blog - 'anything goes'

Wag'n'Whiskers - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Charisma Cardz - 'anything goes'

My Heart Pieces - 'wedding or anniversary'

New Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge - Case Your Favourite

Our challenge this week at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long is to 'case your favourite'.  I've never cased a card before and had to do a quick internet search to find out what I needed to do!  The definition I found was 'copy and share' so that's what I've gone with!!

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.  We're sponsored this week by:

And the card I've cased was created by one of my CSAYL design team mates, Jenny and here it is:

I've used one of the digis from the Pretty Papers Pretty Ribbons 'Let It Snow' digi set which is 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

Lexi's Creations - 'Christmas in July'

The Corrosive Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

Come and Get It Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'layer it up'

Graph'It Colouring Challenge - 'Christmas colours'

New Glory of Christmas Challenge - Sketch

Today on The Glory of Christmas challenge blog we've got a sketch for you:

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.

For my card I've used 'We Three Cats' from Little Claire which you can find here on their website.  It took a bit of fiddling about with magic tape to stamp the three cats separately (they're close together on the stamp itself) so I could use one of the circle dies to cut them out!

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

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

The Corrosive Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog - 'animals'

Hiding in My Craft Room - 'Christmas in July'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'

Hambo Hoedown - 'Christmas in July'

Hobbybook Blog - 'Christmas in July'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'Christmas in July'

Let It Snow from Crafty Sentiments Designs

The current challenge from Crafty Sentiments Designs is 'Christmas in July' and they've given away a free digi called 'Let It Snow' for people to enter the challenge.  Here's my card made with the freebie - it's a really cute image.

I've followed the sketch at Completely Christmas and used paper and a stamped sentiment from Lili of the Valley.

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'Christmas in July'

Completely Christmas - 'sketch'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'layer it up'

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

Winter Wonderland - 'blue Christmas'

Christmas Cards All Year Round - 'non-traditional Christmas colours'

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

Passion for Promarkers - 'Christmas in July'