New Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has just started on the Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog - as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is the wonderful:

You can find Julia's store here.

For my card I've used beautiful 'Spring Orchid' digi stamp which is available here in Julia's store.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and then added some paper from Dovecraft and some pink gems.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

We've go a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from The Stamping Boutique called 'Chubby Snowman' which you can find here on their website.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from First Edition.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Something Beginning With T

We've got a new challenge on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week we want to see 'something beginning with T'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've gone for a clean and simple design - in my case T is for ties!  The stamp I've used is part of the 'Oh Man' set from LC Designs which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the stamped design with Promarkers, added a sentiment (also from LC Designs) and then just layered it on to blue card.

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

Sunny Day Crafting - 'anything goes'
Get Creative Challenges - 'birthday'
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - 'got the blues'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'anything goes plus a sentiment'
Creates and Makes Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

GDT Card - Christmas WIth the Cuties - Anything Cute and Christmassy Goes

The first challenge has just been launched on the new Christmas With the Cuties Challenge and I am honoured to have been invited to join them as a GDT!

The first challenge can be found here and the theme is 'anything cute and  Christmassy goes'.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Skiing Jingles'.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Die Cuts With a View.  The sentiment I've used is from Craftwork Cards.

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

Christmas Card Challenges - 'anything goes'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'add a sentiment'
Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'
Allsorts Challenge - 'anything Christmas'
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - 'got the blues'
Craft Rocket Challenge - winter time'
Dream Valley Challenges - 'Christmas animals'
Let's Craft and Create - 'winter'

The Digi Bells Guest-DT Call - Anything Goes Christmas

There's a Guest-DT call at the moment on The Digi Bells Design Team Blog and this is my entry.  I've been aware of Elisabeth Bell's stamps for many years and then became aware of her digital images recently when she sponsored once of the challenge blogs I design for.  If you have a look here at the digital collection, you will find a gorgeous collection of images.

For my card I've used a digi called 'Snowbaby Peek-a-Boo' which is here.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some brand new paper from a pad I bought in The Range over the weekend.  I've also added some punched snowflakes, red gems and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

I'm linking this post up to the Guest-DT call on The Digi Bells Design Team Blog.

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

Christmas Card Challenges - 'anything goes'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'add a sentiment'
Challenge Up Your Life - 'snowflakes'
Creative Knockouts - 'tis the season'
4 Crafty Chicks - 'winter wonderland'
Let's Craft and Create - 'winter'

New Robyn's Fetish Challenge #344 - Stripes or Dots

It's time for another new challenge on the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'stripes or dots'. You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

and the prize on offer to the winner is the winner's choice of 3 digital stamps from the Limited Runs store here.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Limited Runs called 'Chrismas Carolers' which is in the Christmas section of the store here.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Nitwits and a sentiment from LC Designs.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'use a sentiment'

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'anything Christmas' 

Creative Corner Challenges - 'winter' 

  Aud Sentiments Challenge - 'anything goes plus a sentiment'

Sunny Day Crafting - 'anything goes' 

Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Vintage Christmas

The theme for the current challenge on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog is 'vintage Christmas' - all the details are in the challenge post here.

I've used a stamp from a sheet by The Stamp Man - it's an old sheet and unfortunately I don't have the name of it on the carrier sheet I've kept with the stamps.

I created the background using Distress Inks and some Galaxy Gold Brilliance Ink to give it some sparkle - you can see the sparkle more in real life!  I blended the inks to leave a lighter patch in the middle of the card and then stamped using brown Memento Ink.

I've finished the cards using some gems.

New Pink Gem Challenge - Snowmen/Women

There's a new challenge today on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'snowmen' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer for the lucky winner is:

2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits OR one of each
(no sets or sentiment sets) 

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

For my card I've used the very cute 'Snowflake Chilly' from Pink Gem Designs - you can find him here on their website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Craft Creations.  I finished the card with some gems and some punched snowflakes. 

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

Hiding in My Craft Room - 'any holiday'
Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'anything Christmas' 
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Creative Corner Challenges - 'winter'

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'use a sentiment'

Moving Along With the Times - 'anything goes with Christmas'

Craft Rocket Challenges - 'winter time'

The Crafty Addicts Challenge - 'anything goes/Christmas paper'

New Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge - Whatever the Weather

A new challenge has just started on the Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'whatever the weather'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

My card is one that I designed for my LC Designs class last weekend.  It's a shaped card using the very cute Dinkies 'Up, Up and Away' stamp which you can find here on the LC Designs website.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and decoupaged the three balloons.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the clouds are from a die set from Joy Craft.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge - 'three of a kinds' (die cut clouds)
Creative Moments - 'anything goes'
Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'
Sunny Day Crafting - 'anything goes'
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'not a square or rectangle' (GDT)
ABC Challenge - 'T is for three' (die cut clouds)

New Alphabet Challenge - T is for Trees

There's a new challenge today on the Alphabet Challenge Blog - we've reached the letter T and our theme this time is 'T is for trees'.  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

I've used the Dinkies 'Butterfly Tree' stamp from LC Designs - you can find it here on their website.  I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used some paper from Craft Creations.

The card blank I've used is also from LC Designs here on the website and I've finished the card with some punched butterflies and a punched flower.

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

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - 'anything goes' 

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Always Use Rubber - 'things with wings'

New CRAFT Challenge - Not a Card

 There's a new challenge today on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'not a card' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

I'm sharing a post-it note pad that I made at the monthly stamp club I go to.  It's a great design and I was really pleased with the way the inside looks:

On the cover I used a stamp from LC Designs called 'Splishing and Splashing'.  I've used the stamped version which is not on the website at the moment but you can find the digi version here.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.

New Digital Delights Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Digital Delights Blog - our theme is always 'anything goes' so it's a nice, easy challenge for everyone to enter!  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

If you do enter the challenge  you have the chance to win a Digital Delights gift voucher, be selected as one of our Top 3 or be invited to be a Digital Delights Guest Designer.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Reindeer Kiddles' which you can find here on the Digital Delights website. 

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Dovecraft.  I added some ribbon and Card Candi to finish the card.

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

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'x is for criss cross'
Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes' 
Moving Along With the Times - 'anything goes with Christmas'
Crafting by Designs - 'get ready for Christmas'
Double D Challenges - 'traditional Christmas colours'  

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Cute Snowman 2' - you can find him here on their website.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from a First Edition pad.

I've finished the card Card Candi, punched snowflakes and pearls.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Things With Wings

A new challenge has started today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week we want to see 'things with wings' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi from Doodle Pantry called 'Snow Birdie' which you can find here on their website.  I coloured the digi with Promarkers and used papers from my stash.  The little sentiment comes with the image.

New from All Dressed Up - Christmas Tree Fairy

This week it's the turn of the Facebook Challenge Team to share some inspiration using this month's gorgeous new release digis from All Dressed Up.  If you haven't yet joined our Facebook group, have a look here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457550661009843/ and make sure you join.

As well as getting lots of inspiration, you can also join in with the challenges and keep up to date with all the new releases.

For my card I've used the very sweet 'Christmas Tree Fairy' which you can find here in the All Dressed Up Etsy shop.

I've used papers from Trimcraft layered with some silver sparkly paper from Craft Creations.  To finish the card I've added some silver gems and a little star charm fixed with a brad.

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

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

Mari Digis Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Creative Moments - 'anything goes' 
Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Crafty Addicts - 'anything goes/Christmas paper'
As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite Christmas colour combination' (blue and silver - they are cool colours and I always think they look good for Christmas/winter cards)
Love to Craft Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for The Crazy Challenge - Getting Ready for Christmas

This is my second card as a Guest Designer for The Crazy Challenge - the theme for their new challenge is 'getting ready for Christmas'.  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

The challenge sponsor is the wonderful:

I'm sharing one of the cards I designed for my LC Designs class back in September.  I used one of their stamps called 'We Three Cats' which you can find here on their website.  I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.

I finished the card with some Card Candi, punched snowflakes and pearls.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Snowman

A new challenge has just started on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'snowman' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

As soon as I saw the challenge title I knew which digi stamp I was going to use!  This image from Pink Gem Designs is just perfect for the challenge theme - it's called 'Cheers Chilly' and you can find it here on their website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from a Lili of the Valley pad.

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

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes' 

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes' Love to Craft Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Di's Digi Stamps called 'Reindeer Holly' which can be found here.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Dovecraft and Paper Cellar.

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

Mari Digis Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Dream Valley Challenges - 'winter animals'
Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'  Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'die cuts and punches'
Double D Challenges - 'traditional Christmas colours'   
Love to Craft Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'

New Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Creative Craft Challenge Blog and this time it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Lemon Shortbread called 'Christmas Carol Angel' - you can find her here in the Lemon Shortbread Etsy shop.

I've coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and Dovecraft.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

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

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'
Double D Challenges - 'traditional Christmas colours'   
Love to Craft Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'

New Robyn's Fetish Challenge # 343 Lace and Gems

There's a new challenge today on the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'lace and gems' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

and the prize on offer for the lucky winner is their choice of 3 digital stamps from the Star Stampz Etsy store here.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Star Stampz called 'Cinderella' - you can find her here in the Star Stampz Etsy shop.

I've added a doily, some lace, some little lace flowers, pearls and gems.  My image is coloured with Promarkers and I've used paper from Craft Creations.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Christmas

A new challenge has just started on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge and this week our theme is 'Christmas' - all the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Di's Digistamps called 'Poinsettia Snowman' - you can find it here on the website.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations and Die Cuts With a View.

New Penny's Challenge - Christmas

A new challenge started yesterday on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'Christmas'.  You can find all lhe details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Lacy Sunshine called 'Santa Rory' which you can find here on their website.  I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and some card from The Paper Cellar.

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - DT Call

Do you enjoy making Christmas cards?  Do you like working with digi papers?

Make sure you go and take a look at the DT call on The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - we're looking for some new DT members to join our team.

It's a great team to be part of - very friendly, well organised, gorgeous digi papers to work with and some great sponsors too.

Have a look here for all the details.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Reindeer

The theme for today's new Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge is 'reindeer' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've used a stamp from LC Designs called 'Dinkies Christmas Lights' which you can find here on their website.

I've coloured the stamp with Promarkers and added a sentiment from Visible Image.

New Sparkles Challenge - Christmas is Coming

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Christmas is Coming'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of my cards from my September LC Designs workshop.  This is a folded card using the very cute 'Dinkies Bauble Hedgehog' stamp which is here on the website.

Here's a side view of the card to show the fold:

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Mid-Month Reminder

It's the middle of the month so it's time for a reminder of our current 'anything Christmas goes' challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra.  

You can find all the details of this month's challenge here on the challenge blog and the reminder post is here.

Don't forget we also have a DT call going on here if you would like to come and join us - we're a very friendly team and you'll get to work with some great digis too!

I'm sharing one of the cards I designed for my LC Designs class back in September.  It's a joy fold card and on the front (above) I used the very cute 'Dinkies Bauble Scottie' stamp which is here on the website.

On the inside of the card (below) I used the 'Dinkies Row of Scotties' stamp which is available here.

The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Cutie Pies Challenge - No Designer Papers

We've got a new challenge today on the Cutie Pies Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'no designer papers'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from 2 Cute Ink called 'Winter Cardinal' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the digi with Promarkers and added a sentiment from LC Designs. There's also a little bit of glitter glue on the snow on the branch.  I embossed the white card using a Cuttlebug embossing folder and added some pearls to the embossed snowflakes.  Finally I added some ribbon and red gems and layered with red paper.

Have you seen the new Christmas With the Cuties Challenge yet?  Make sure you go and have a look here and join in with the first challenge on Monday 28 November!