New Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge - White and White

A new challenge started yesterday on the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge and this time our theme is 'white and white'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this challenge is:

For my card I've used one of the stamps from the Hobby Art 'Have a Mice Christmas' set plus the sentiment from the set.  I used an embossing folder on the background plus some ribbon and Card Candi.

New Julia Spiri Challenge - Use Something Old

We've got a new challenge today on the Julia Spiri Challenge Blog and this time we're asking you to 'use something old'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

The winner of the challenge will two Julia Spiri images but if the winner has used a Julia Spiri image, they will receive four images plus a GDT spot for a future challenge!

For my card, I've used one of the newest releases from Julia Spiri - she is called 'The Snow Fairy' and you can find her here in Julia's Etsy shop.

My 'something old' items are the blue snowflake paper I've used and also the punched snowflakes made with a very old punch.

And don't forget that we have a Facebook Fan Group too where you can find lots of inspirations plus chances to win digis:

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Buttons and Bows

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'buttons and bows'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a pre-coloured topper from The Hobby House and paper from Craft Creations.  The ribbon and buttons are from my stash.

New CRAFT Challenge - Shaped Cards

We've got a new challenge today on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this week we're asking you to make a 'shaped card'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

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For my card I've used a digi stamp from Robyn's Fetish called 'Mouse With Christmas Cookie' - you can find him here on their website.

GDT Card for the In the Pink Challenge - Magical

Today I'm very excited to be joining the team at the In the Pink Challenge Blog as a GDT member!

A big thank you to the ladies on the Design Team for asking me to join you for this challenge and the next one too!

The theme for today's new challenge is 'magical'.  For my card I've used a stamp from Lili of the Valley called 'Dandelion Clock' which you can find here on their website.  My sentiment is from Clearly Besotted.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Sparkles

We've got a new challenge today at Cute Card Thursday and this week our theme is 'sparkles'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Imagine That Digis by Kris called ' Snowman With Tree Hat' - you can find it here in the Imagine That store.  I've added my 'sparkle' using some Sparkle Glitter Sheet from Little Claire which is available here on their website.

New Inky Impressions Challenge - Halloween or Purple, Orange and Black

A new challenge started yesterday on the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and this time our theme is Halloween or 'purple, orange and black'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi called 'Angelica Raking' which you can find here on the Inky Impressions website.  I've also followed the colour scheme for the challenge.

New Ruby's Rainbow Challenge - Birds of a Feather

A new challenge started yesterday on the Ruby's Rainbow Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'birds of a feather'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

We are also having a DT call so if you fancy joining our very friendly little team, have a look at the challenge blog for all the details.

For my card I've used the new 'Tree O Birds' stamps from Little Claire - I've used all three of the stamps which are available here on the website.  You can find the sentiment I've used here and the paper I've used is from the new 'Falling Daisies' paper pack which is here.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Numbers

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'numbers'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I have used some paper from Die Cuts With a View - it's from a very old paper pad!  My sentiment is from Craft Creations and I've layered the whole card with black and purple paper.

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

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Creative Corner Challenges - 'no stamp'

GDT Card for Digi Choosday - Your Favourite Colour Combination

This is my fourth and final GDT card for the Digi Choosday Challenge Blog - a big thank you to the team for inviting me to join you over the past month.

This week's theme is 'your favourite colour combination' and you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For me, my favourite colour combination is definitely pink and brown.  To make my card I've  used 'Twiggy and Toots Paper Heaven 5 Bundle' and 'Eden - Plain Jane' papers download plus 'Winston Bear Etty Sewing' digi stamp.  My sentiment is computer generated.

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

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'

Try It On Tuesday - 'lots of layers'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 'anything goes'

Pile It On Challenge - 'cute and/or spooky'

New from Little Claire - Tree O of Birds Stamps

Brand new from Little Claire are the very cute 'Tree O of Birds' stamps. 

They are a set of three stamps which you can buy separately or together.  They work beautifully on their own and also together - if you line them up, they form a picture as you can see in my photo above.

Here are the stamps:

stamp number 1 available here

 stamp number 2 available here

stamp number 3 available here

You can also buy all three stamps together for the special price of £5.00 here.

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

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'things with wings'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

For my card, I've used a digi stamp from Delicious Doodles called 'A Robin's Christmas' which you can find here in their Etsy shop.  I've added a bit of colour to the image and then used some papers from Craft Creations and some silver and black paper.

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

Christmas Card Challenges - 'anything goes'

Hiding in My Craft Room - 'any holiday'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Inspirational Blog Post

It's my turn to share a project on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog today and I've made a little calendar.

I've used the very cute 'Hedgehog - Hello' stamp which is here on the Crafty Sentiments Designs website.

Click here to see my step by step photo tutorial.

The Robyn's Fetish Challenge #287 - Anything for Halloween - 25 October

There's a new Robyn's Fetish Challenge today and this week our theme is 'anything for Halloween'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

And they are offering 3 digital stamps from their store to the winner

For my card I've used a digi stamps from Limited Runs called 'Pumpkin Girl' which is here in the Halloween section.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Clean and Simple

Our challenge this week at Cardz 4 Galz is 'clean and simple' - just perfect for me!  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Lili of the Valley called 'Frou Frou' - you can find it here.  I simply stamped and coloured the image and then used some pink and dark brown card to mat the image.  The sentiment I've used is from Little Claire here.

New CRAFT Challenge - Black, White and One Other Colour

A new challenge started on the CRAFT Challenge Blog on Thursday and our theme this week is 'white, black and one other colour'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi from Spyders Other Corner called 'Rudolph in Stitches' which you can find here.  

New Miss Rach Digital Stamps Challenge

A new challenge started yesterday on the Designs by Miss Rach Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'Halloween by the Sea'.  All the details about the challenge are here

If you'd like to play along, there's a free digi on offer for everyone - if you click here you'll find the 'Pirate Flamingo' digi stamp that I've used on my card free to download.  

New Pink Gem Challenge - Too Cute to Spook

A new challenge started yesterday on A Gem of a Challenge and this time our theme is 'too cute to spook'.  You can find all the details of the challenge here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer for the winner is:

2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

For my card I've used a Pink Gem digi called 'Halloween Chloe 2' - you can find it here on their website. The sentiment I've used is computer generated.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Animal Antics

A new challenge started yesterday on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'animal antics'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of my new Lili of the Valley stamp sets.  This one is called 'Reindeer Trio' although for this card I've only used two of the stamps.  The stamp is here on their website.

The sentiment stamps I've used are from the Little Claire 'Christmas Sentiments' set which is here on their website.

New Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Crafty Girls Creations challenge and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem called 'Shopping Emma' - you can find her here on their website.  The sentiments I've used are from the Little Claire - they are part of the Dinkies - Text 'Happy Birthday' set which is here on their website, 

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and this week we've got an 'anything goes' challenge for you.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem which is part of the 'Cute Spooks' digi stamp set which you can find here on their website.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Girls and Boys Come Out to Play

A new challenge started yesterday on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'boys and girls come out to play'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card, I've used a digi stamp from Inky Impressions called 'Christopher's Day in the Mud' - you can find it here on the Inky Impressions website.

New Create and Inspire Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started yesterday on the Create and Inspire Challenge Blog - our theme, as always, is 'anything goes'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi set from Bugaboo Stamps called 'Teddy Bear Trio Block' - you can find it here on the Bugaboo website.

New Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Creative Craft Cottage Challenge Blog and this time it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used one of the 'Step-Card Cutting Files' from The Cutting Cafe which you can find here on their website.  The digi stamp and sentiment I've used is from the current digi of the month set from Deedee's Digis which is called 'Pumpkin Patch' - you can find it here on their website.

Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Post Using 'Angel'

Today I'm sharing some more inspiration over on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog.

I've used a Crafty Sentiments Designs stamp called 'Angel' - you can find it here on the Crafty Sentiments Designs website.

You can find my post on the inspiration blog here.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - You Put a Spell on Me

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week or theme is 'you put a spell on me' so we want to see all your Halloween creations for guys.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used 'Mummy Josh' from Pink Gem Designs which you can find here on their website.  The paper I've used is from the 'Batty Papers' collection which is here on the website and the sentiment is the 'Halloween Calendar' digi which is here.

New Snowflakes Promise Challenge

We've got a new challenge today on the Snowflakes Promise Challenge Blog - as always it's an 'anything Christmas' challenge so everyone can join in!  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi from Sami Stamps called 'Christmas Gift Poodle' - you can find it here in the Sami Stamps Etsy shop.  The paper I've used is from a Bebunny pad.

GDT Card for Digi Choosday - Birthday Celebrations

This is my GDT card for today's Digi Choosday Challenge and it's a very special challenge because Polkadoodles is 2 years old!!  The theme of the challenge is 'birthday celebations' (what else?!) and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've used a mixture of Polkadoodles products to make my card.  The main image is 'Winston Bear Birthday' and you can find him here on the Polkadoodles website.  The sentiment is a freebie on the website here.  The papers are from the 'Twiggy and Toots Paper Heaven 5' download here and the 'Eden Plain Jane' download here.

New Glory of Christmas Challenge - More Than One Fold

There's a new challenge on The Glory of Christmas Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'more than one fold'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing one of the cards I designed for my last Little Claire class using the Dinkies 'No Peeking Now' stamp from Little Claire - you can find it here on their website.  I added torn paper over two of the images to show Santa under a snow drift and there is a fine line of glitter glue round the edges of the paper.  The sentiment I've used is from the 'Dinkies - Text Merry Christmas' set which is here on the Little Claire website.

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

Jo's Scrap Shack - 'anything goes'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/spots and/or stripes'

Crafty Times Challenges - 'shaped card'

As You Like It Challenge - 'monochrome or colour' (sometimes monochrome because it makes your design 'pop')