New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

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

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sasayaki Glitter called 'Sweet Lilly' - you can find her here on their website.

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

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

Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes/favourite colour' (pink)
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'
Glitter'n'Sparkle Challenge - 'anything goes'
Creative Moments - 'anything goes/birthday'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'

Art by Barb Progressive Colouring Challenge

I'm just about scraping in by the skin of my teeth for this month's Progressive Colouring Challenge in the Art by Barb Facebook group!

Last month was my first time taking part in the challenge so I was able to get this month's digi free - isn't she cute!

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a stamped sentiment from Little Claire Designs and papers from Stampin' Up and Craft Creations.

You can find the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artbybarb/

New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for another challenge on the Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes theme'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

This week we are sponsored by the wonderful Lisa from:

The Design Team were able to choose elements from Lisa's 'Flower Power' kit:

The kit is available here from the Scribbles Designs store.

I've used a design from the Patterned Papers set, two designs from the Textured Papers set and one of the frames.

The sentiment I've used is from another of Lisa's sets the 'Cotton Candy Collection' which is available here.

I've layered the papers with white paper, used some circle dies and a flower punch and then some black gems to finish the card.

Digital Delights - Hostess Monday

Today it's my turn to post for the Hostess Monday spot on the Digital Delights Blog.  You can find my post here with a step by step photo tutorial to make this card.

I've used 'Race Car Scottie' which you can find here and one of the designs from the Chevron Pastels Digital Paper Pack which is here.

Here's a side view of my card:

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

Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'
Passion for Promarkers - 'make it manly'
Not Just Cards Challenge - 'anything goes/one for the boys'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'anything goes plus a sentiment'

Stampavie and More - 'man or boy'

Little Claire Designs Class

I had a busy day yesterday hosting two card making classes with Steve and Gill from Little Claire Designs.  There were twenty ladies there in the morning and fifteen in the afternoon and in each class we made six cards.

This is one of the cards we made in the afternoon using the new Dinkies 'Elephants in Squares' stamp which is here on the website.

If you live near the Wirral and would like to come to our classes, the next ones are taking place on Saturday 5 August.  After consulting the ladies who were there yesterday, both classes will be Christmas themed!  

Full details about all our future classes can be found here on the website.

And here are some photos of the afternoon class including one of the shop set up for everyone to have some retail therapy!!

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

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'animals'

Kitty Bee Challenge - 'animals'

Creative Inspirations - 'anything goes'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes'

New Winter Wonderland Challenge - Hats and/or Scarves

A new challenge started on the Winter Wonderland Challenge Blot on Friday and this time our theme is 'hats and/or scarves'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sasayaki Glitter called 'Happy Winter' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.

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

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
Inspiration Destination Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Pink Gem Challenge - For the Boys/Men

There's a new challenge today on the Pink Gem Challenge and this time we're looking for cards which are 'for the boys/men'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize from Pink Gem Designs  is 2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits OR one of each  (no sets or sentiment sets) of the winner's choice.

For my card I've used the pre-coloured version of a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Relaxing Dave' - you can find him here on their website.

I've layeredthe card up with some paper from Craft Creations and added a peel off sentiment.

And don't forget the Pink Gem Designs sale:

New Alphabet Challenge - F is for Feathered Friends

A new challenge started yesterday on the Alphabet Challenge Blog and this time we've reached the letter F so our theme is 'F is for feathered friends'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've used a very cute stamp set from Lawn Fawn called 'Winter Sparrows'.  I stamped all the elements up and then coloured the stamped image with Promarkers.

The paper is a left over piece from my stash and the paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Inspired by a Song

A new challenge started on Thursday on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this time we want to see projects 'inspired by a song'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for the first Little Claire's Stamp Box.  The box was featured in the Little Claire Designs show on Hochanda and is still available here on their website.

My card was inspired by the song 'Singing in the Rain'.

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

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'

Sweet Stampers Challenge Blog - 'dots and/or stripes'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'furry friends'

New Simply Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

A new 'anything goes' challenge started on the Simply Papercrafts Challenge Blog on Thursday.  This challenge is 'just for fun' so we don't have a sponsor.  You can find all the details and see lots of great inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing one of the cards I designed for the first Little Claire's Stamp Box.  It featured on the last Little Claire Designs show on Hochanda and is still available here on the website.

The box contains a selection of stamps, papers and card blanks plus six project sheets featuring cards and instructions (designed by me!).

I coloured the stamped image on this card with Promarkers and added some glitter glue to the dandelion.

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

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'

Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'
Creative Inspirations - 'anything goes'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for Hanna and Friends - Tea or Coffee

This is my final GDT card for the Hanna and Friends Challenge Blog - I can't believe how quickly the last three months have gone!  The theme for this challenge is 'tea or coffee' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer for the winner of the challenge is three digi stamps from:

 

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Kitten Scraps from a set called 'Let's Gopher Coffee'.  You can find the set here on their website.

I colouredthe image with Promarkers and used some paper from a Craft Inspirations pad.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Clean and Simple

The theme for this week's new Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog is 'clean and simple' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Silhouette Butterfly' - you can find it here on their website.

I left the digi stamp uncoloured and just added a black layer of paper, some gems and a stamped sentiment from Little Claire Designs.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Wednesday on the Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog and this week we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Tulip Jar' - you can find it here on their website.

I colour the image with Promarkers and then added some card layers and some gems.  The sentiment is a stamp from Little Claire Designs.

New Digital Delights Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Digital Delights Challenge Blog and, as always it's an 'anything goes' theme.  All the details are here.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Luvvy Bear' - you can find him here on the website.

The papers I've used are from Craft Sensations and Craft Creations.

New Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Today I'm joining Team A on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge for the first time and today's new challenge has an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

And the prize on offer for the winner is:

For my card I've used a stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs called 'Benson Bear - Bundle of Hearts' - you can find him here on the website.

New from Imagine That Digi Stamps - Giraffe With Butterflies!

Brand new today from Imagine That Digi Stamps is the super cute 'Giraffe With Butterflies'.

And here's what you get in the set:

You can find the set here on the website.

If you would like to win this set, you just need to leave a comment on the new release post on the Imagine That blog here and a winner will be chosen and announced on Friday.  You can see lots of inspiration using the set on the blog.

Here's my card using the pre-coloured version of the main image and one of the sentiments:

and the inside:

Sunsational Stamps DT Project - Ocean Critters

Yesterday it was my turn to share a project on the Sunsational Stamps Blog and this the card I posted.

I used the 'Ocean Critters' digi stamp set which you can find here

I printed the whole set out ad then used the bottom two critters plus the wave as my card base.  I then cut out the little octupus and attached him with foam tape to give the card some dimension.

All the elements were coloured with Promarkers and then layered up with some plain and patterned papers.

Talking of the ocean .... have you seen our May challenge yet?  The theme is 'swim - beach - ocean' and you can enter using any products although you will get extra entries in the draw if you use products from Sunsational Stamps.

 

Have a look here for all the details.

Imagine That May Link-Up

This is my DT card for this month's link up challenge on the Imagine That Creative Playground Challenge Blog.  All the details can be found here on the challenge blog. 

You can enter the 'anything goes' link up with any stamp or digi for the chance to win a $10 coupon for the shop but if you use an Imagine That digistamp you will receive this beautiful set free:

'Pretty Petunias'

I've used a pre-coloured circle element from the set to make a very simple circular easel card.  I cut the card base from white card an added some paper from Nitwits.   The sentiment I've used is from the 'Psalm 91' set which is here on the website.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Brads

The theme for this week's Cute Card Thursday challenge is 'brads' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a Memory Box die which I cute twice - once from black paper and once from red paper.  I then inlaid the red sections in to the black outline and added a sentiment from Uniko.   The papers are all from Craft Creations.

I added three black brads to the top right hand corner of the card.

New Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge 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.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

 

For my card I've used a digi stamp set from Sparkle'n'Sprinkle called 'Sleigh Ride' - you can find it here on their website.

I printed out the sleigh and tree from the set plus one of the sentiments and then put a piece of torn copy paper at the base of the image.   I also created a circle mask to represent the moon.  I used Faded Jeans Distress Ink over the rest of the image and then matted it on to black paper.

New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for a new challenge on the Through the Craft Room Door Challenge and, as always, it's an 'anything goes theme'.  You can fiind all the details here on the challenge blog.

This week our sponsor is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs called 'Amy Looking Out' - you can find her here on their website.

Path of Positivity Challenge Reminder - Present Not Perfect

It's time for our mid challenge reminder post on the Path of Positivity Challenge - our theme this month is 'present not perfect'.  

This is what Lisa has said about the theme here on our challenge blog:

"Our challenge for you this month is to step out of your perfection zone and be positive about what you have to contribute! Perhaps you visit the site and enjoy the work of others and share something with us for the first time! Maybe you’ve shared many times, but now you will try a new technique you’ve been afraid to try for fear of failing. Possibly you’ve wanted to try doing a video or pictorial teaching aid to go along with your art. Another idea, is to make a sympathy or encouragement card for someone who might need to know you are thinking of them. Don’t worry about the perfect words; a lovely picture can go a long way to convey your thoughts. Of course, you could always share a card encouraging someone else to step out of their zone or letting them know just how wonderful they are just by being present in your life!"

And our wonderful sponsors this month are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp set from Imagine That Digis called 'Freda's Flower Basket' - you can find it here on their website. 

I coloured the digi with Promarkers and then used paper and a sentiment which accompany the digi stamp.

Christmas Cards All Year Round Challenge - Precipitation

It's time for our mid challenge post at Christmas Cards All Year Roundand this month our theme is 'precipitation' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs called 'Snowman'.   I coloured the digi with Promarkers and used one of the sentiments which comes with the digi.  The paper I've used is from Dovecraft.

New Sparkles Challenge - Four or More Legs

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and this month we want to see 'four or more legs' on your creations!  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog. 

I'm sharing one of my cards designed for Little Claire Designs published in the current issue of Papercraft Essentials:

All of the cards were made using the 'Happy Daschunds' stamp set which is here on the Little Claire Designs website.

Here's a side view of the card: