New Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means a new challenge on the Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our wonderful sponsor this month is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from My Stitch Back in Twine called 'Hippy Girl' which you can find here on their website.

Here's a side view of the card:

I coloured the image with Promarkers and the paper is from a Lili of the Valley paper pad.

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

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - 'flowering in February'
Not Just Cards Challenge - 'spring'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Tag It

There's new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'tag it'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my project I started with a tag card from Little Claire Designs.  I used some paper from Craft Creations and then one of the designs from the 'Oh Man' outline sticker sheet again from Little Claire Designs.

I put the sticker on to white card and then coloured it with Promarkers.  The sentiment is from the sticker sheet.

Guest DT Card for The Digi Bells DT

Today it was my turn to share a GDT project on The Digi Bells DT blog - have a look here to see my post.

I've used a very cute digi called 'Zoe Butterfly' which was free with one of the Elisabeth Bell newsletters.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a new pierced rectangle die to cut it out.  The paper I've used is from Craft Sensations pad and I've used a circle sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details on the challenge blog here.

We don't have a sponsor this week so our challenge is just for fun.

I'm sharing another of the card samples I made for the Little Claire Designs show on Hochanda last month.  For this one I've used one of the designs from the 'Elephants' outline sticker sheet which you can find here on the website.

The paper I've used is from the 'Citrus Collection' paper pack which you can find here.

New Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge - Favourite Elisabeth Bell Image

This is my GDT card for the new challenge on the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog - this month we're asking you to use your 'favourite Elisabeth Bell image'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The winner will receive their choice of 3 digital images plus the chance to join the challenge as a GDT.

For my card I've used a digi stamp called 'Willow With Hot Chocolate' - you can find her here.

I've used papers from Trimcraft and coloured the image using Promarkers.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'
Colour Crazy Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Awesomeness Challenge - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge - The Colour Purple

A new challenge has just started on the Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge Blog and this time we want to see 'the colour purple'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi from Mari Digis called 'Favourite Tunes' - you can find her here on the Miss Daisy stamps website.

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

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

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

QKR Stampede - 'anything goes/birthday'

Crafty Gals Corner - 'anything goes'

New Simply Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started yesterday on the Simply Papercraft Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  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 stamp from Oddball Art called 'Happy Holly' - you can find her here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and the paper I've used is from Craft Creations and Trimcraft.

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

Colour Crazy Challenge - 'anything goes'
CCC Digi Creations - 'fairies'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Florals

A new challenge started yesterday on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge and this week our theme is 'florals'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used one of the designs an outline sticker sheet from Little Claire Designs.  I coloured the design using Promarkers and have used some papers from Craft Creations.

New CRAFT Challenge - Mother's Day/Female

A new challenge started yesterday on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'mother's day/female'.  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 stamp from Pickled Pot Pourri called 'Sweet Hedgehog' - you can find him here on their blog.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Stampin' Up.  The sentiment is a stamp from Little Claire Designs.

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'
Tuesday Throwdown - 'favourite embellishment' (gems)

New Digital Delights Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new 'anything goes' challenge today on the Digital Delights Challenge Blog - have a look here for all the details.

You will have the chance to win a Digital Delights gift voucher, to be chosen as one of our top 3 or even to be invited to be a Guest Designer!

For my card I've used the following Digital Delights products:

'Celebration Charlie' digi stamp

'Chevron Pastels' digital paper pack 

'Keeping in Touch' digi stamp set

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper and gems from Craft Creations.

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

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Love Heart

I'm back with some more DT inspiration using another of this month's new digi stamps from All Dressed Up.

This digi stamp is called 'Love Heart' and you can find it here in the All Dressed Up Etsy shop.

Take a look at our Facebook Group for more inspiration from the rest of the team:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/457550661009843/

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then added some glitter from my clear Spectrum Noir glitter pen - as always, it doesn't show up on the photo!  I've used some patterned card from the Payper Shop and a doily from a pack I picked up recently at a party supplies shop.

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

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'favourite embellishment' (gems)

Scrap'n'Challenge - 'hearts'

Crafty Purple Frog - 'love is all around'

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes and a DT Call

A new challenge has started today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.  We are also having a DT call and if you're interested in joining our team, have a look at the challenge post for more details.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Cute as a Button called 'Sitting Pretty' which you can find here on their website.

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

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Underwater

A new challenge started today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'underwater'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a free digi stamp from Dearie Dolls called 'Scuba Diver Dee' - you can find it here on their blog.  I coloured the image with Promarkers.

The sentiment is from an old Pink Cat Studio stamp set and I've used paper from Dovecraft.

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

Creative Fingers Challenge - 'anything goes'
Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'
Double D Challenge - 'ric rac/zig zag'

New Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - Tic, Tac, Toe

We have a new challenge today on the Creative Craft Cottage Challenge Blog and this time we've got a tic tac toe board for you:

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

We have two sponsors for the challenge:

and

For my card I've followed the middle line of the board red. image. die cuts/punches. I've used a digi from Ppinkydolls.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes/something green'
Little Miss Muffet Challenge - 'anything goes'

Path of Positivity Challenge - An Expression of Love - Midway Post

It's time for some more inspiration on the Path of Positivity Challenge to remind you about our current challenge.  

You can either follow the 'anything goes' option and post a creation that is positive or inspirational or you can follow our optional theme 'an expression of love' to win a prize from one of our great sponsors:

and 

Check our the original challenge post here and the midway post here.

My card represents the love that we can find in friendship - I hope the Hero Arts sentiment stamp I've used sums it up.  I've also used a digi stamp from Mari Digis Stamps called 'Amigas' which you can find here.

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

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampers Challenge - 'add a sentiment'

Digital Delights - Hostess Monday

It's my turn to share a project for today's Hostess Monday spot on the Digital Delights Blog and I've made this little folded card.

Here's a view from the side of the card:

You can find the step by step tutorial to make this card here on the blog.

I used the very cute 'Ellie the Elephant' digi stamp which you can find here on the Digital Delights website.  I've also used one of the papers from the Chevron Pastels Digital paper pack which you can find here.

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

Craft Rocket Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Gals Corner - 'use your favourite things' (Promarkers)
Double D Challenges - 'ric rac/zig zag'
A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Your Favourite Colour Combination

It was my turn to choose the theme for yesterday's new Pink Gem Challenge and I chose 'your favourite colour combination'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer for the winner is 2 individual digi images or 2 card topper kits or one of each (no sets or sentiment sets) of the winner's choice from Pink Gem Designs.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Valentine Owls' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.

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

And yes, my favourite colour combination is pink and kraft!

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

Let's Craft and Create - 'love is in the air'
 Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Crafty Purple Frog - 'love is all around'

Imagine That Creative Playground - March Anything Goes Link Up Challenge

It's time for some mid-challenge inspiration on the Imagine That Creative Playground Challenge.  It's an 'anything goes' challenge but if you link up using an Imagine That digi you will receive this month's featured set free!

The set is called 'Frogs in Love' and you can find it here on the Imagine That website.

For my card I've used a digi stamp set called 'Airplanes'

You can find it here on the website.

I've used one of the plane images and coloured it with Promarkers.  The paper I've used is from Dovecraft and the sentiment comes with the digi set.

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenge - 'anything goes'
Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'
Double D Challenges - 'ric rac/zig zag'

New Winter Wonderland Challenge - A Tribute to Eileen

Our new challenge on the Winter Wonderland Challenge is a tribute to Eileen who was our blog owner and administrator who sadly passed away earlier this year.  The theme is 'anything Christmas goes' and both teams have joined in with the challenge.  All details are her
e on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Star of Wonder' - you can find it here on their website.  The sentiment I've used is also from Little Claire Designs.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and Stampin' Up.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes/something green'
 Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Crafty Gals Corner - 'use your favourite things' (Promarkers)

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Card for a Teenager

A new challenge started on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this week we'd like you to make a card for a teenager.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I made for the Little Claire Designs show on Hochanda last month.  

I've used one of the designs from the 'Floral Border Cherish' sheet which is available here.  The paper I've used is from the 'Citrus Collection' paper pack which is available here.

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'anything goes' 

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - 'no red or pink' 

New Sparkles Challenge - Love

A new challenge started last week on the Sparkles Monthly Challenge and this month the theme of our challenge is 'love' - we want you to use the word 'love' on your creation.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

My card is a re-make of one I made a while back - this is a slightly different arrangement of the images and I've used different sentiments too.

The images are all from a pack of Irresistible Images which will be on sale very soon from Little Claire Designs.  I've also added some sentiments from Little Claire Designs and some black gems.

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra Mid-Challenge Reminder

It's time for our mid-challenge reminder about the current 'anything Christmas goes' challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra Challenge Blog.  All the details are here in the original post and the mid-challenge inspiration is here.

For my card I've used two of this month's new products from the We Are 3 Digital Shop.

First of all, my image is called 'Cupcake Patti Penguin' and you can find her here.  I've used the black and white version and coloured it with Promarkers but the image is also available pre-coloured here.

The paper I've used is from the 'Cupcake Wrappers Collection' here.

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'anything goes' 

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

Christmas Cards All Year Round Challenge - Add Red and/or Pink and a Heart

It's time for our mid-challenge reminder post on the Christmas Cards All Year Round Challenge Blog and this month we're asking you to 'add red and/or pink and a heart'.  The original challenge post is here and the reminder post is here.

The prize on offer for this month's winner is:

For my card I've used one of the images from the 'Snowmen' Irresistible Images pack from Little Claire Designs - you can find the pack here on their website.  The sentiment stamp I've used is also from Little Claire Designs here.

I've used papers from Craft Creations and the little hearts were cut with a Martha Stewart border punch.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Bingo

A new challenge started on Wednesday on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week we've got a bingo board for you:

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

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Digistamps 4 Joy called 'Peek-a-Boo' which you can find here on their website.  

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.  The bingo line I've followed is 'gems, die-cuts, stitching'.

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

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - 'no red or pink'
 Sunny Day Crafting - 'die cuts'

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Wednesday on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week we've got an 'anything goes' challenge.  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 stamp from Fred, She Said Designs called 'Emma and the Cake' which you can find here in their store blog.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and die cut the image and the kraft layer underneath.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - No Patterned Paper

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week we'd like to see cards with 'no patterned paper'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the newest sets from Imagine That Digis by Kris - this one is called 'Owl Always Love You':

You can find the set here on the website.

For the background to my card I've used an embossing folder from Stampin' Up and some card and paper from Craft Creations.  The sentiment is part of the set and I die cut it with an X-Cut label die.

New Season's Greetings Challenge - Love

It's time for our first challenge on the Season's Greetings Challenge Blog!

The theme for this first challenge is 'anything goes' with the optional twist of 'love':

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Head over to the challenge blog here for all the details plus some fantastic inspiration from the rest of Team Kangaroo!

For my card, I've used a digi stamp from Miss Daisy Stamps called 'You Have My Heart Snowman' - you can find him here on her website.  I've coloured the image using Promarkers and then used papers from Stampin' Up and Craft Creations.  The sentiment I've used is from an old Lili of the Valley stamp set.

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

Christmas Card Challenges - 'anything goes'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes/cute'
Sweet Stampin' Christmas - 'anything goes'
Christmas With the Cuties - 'Christmas carols and songs' ("Last Christmas I Gave You My Heart")
 Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampers Challenge Blog - 'add a sentiment'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'cute'
Passion for Promarkers - 'I heart you'

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.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi from 2 Cute Ink called 'Buddy the Puppy' - you can find him here in their Etsy shop.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some papers from Craft Creations.  The sentiment die cut is from Craftwork Cards.

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'cute'
Creative Inspiration - 'anything goes'