New Gem of a Challenge - Female Birthday With a Sentiment

The theme for today's new challenge on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog is 'female birthday with a sentiment'.  You can find all the details plus lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our Prize for one 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  

 PINK GEM DESIGNS.

 

For my card I've used 'Angie With Wine' - you can find her here on the Pink Gem website.

 

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used two sentiments from Little Claire Designs. The paper I've used is from a magazine give away pad. 

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Add a Star or Two or More

The optional theme for this week's Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge is to 'add a star or two or more' - if you prefer you can follow the 'anything Christmas goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Little One'.  It is no longer available as a stamp but is still on the website as a digi image here.

I coloured it with Promarkers and added some paper from Craft Creations.

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Old Stash

The theme for today's new challenge on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog is 'anything goes' with the option of 'use old stash'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

I've used a digi stamp from Scrap'n'dipity coloured with Promarkers.  My 'old stash' is the paper I've used which is from a very old Die Cuts With a View paper pad and the birthday circle sentiment which is one I've had for a long time from Craftwork Cards.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Buttons and/or Bows

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and this time our theme is 'buttons and/or bows'.  You can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

I've used another stamp from the new clear stamp range at Digi Stamp Boutique - this is 'Sending Love' and you can find it here on the website.  The sentiment comes with the image stamp.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used some paper from Stampin' Up.

The buttons are from a Docrafts  pack which came free with a magazine a whileb back.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Add a Quote

This week on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog we'd like you to 'use a quote' on your creation.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge blog is:

For my card I've used a Visible Image stamp - I bought this one a while ago because I just love the quote.  I decided to simply stamp it and then use it with some paper from Stampin' Up.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge blog.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this week's challenge are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called 'Recuperating Rita' - you can find her here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers, added a sentiment stamp Uniko and finished the card with some Card Candi and gems.

Down the Chimney - Inspiration Post for Sunsational Stamps

Today it's my turn to share some inspiration over on the Sunsational Stamps Blog - you can find my post here. 

I used a digi stamp called 'Down the Chimney' which you can find here on the Sunsational Stamps website.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and then used papers from Stampin' Up and some Card Candi to finish my card.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

https://sunsationalstamps.com/shop/digital-stamps/down-the-chimney/

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Superheroes

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time we want to see 'superheroes'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Spider Hero Andy' - you can find him here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from an old DCWV pad.

The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Sketch

There's a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge and this time we've got a sketch for you to follow:

You can find more details and inspiration on the challenge blog here.

For my card I used a stamp set called 'Christmas Cuties' from Hunkydory's For the Love of Stamps Range.

The stamped images were coloured with Promarkers and I used papers from Craft Creations and Stampin' Up.

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

Through the Craft Room Door -'anything goes'

Penny Black and More Challenge - 'feature a creature'

The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

The Holly and the Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Inspired by a Christmas Song or Carol

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge and this week it's anything Christmas goes with the optional theme of 'inspired by a Christmas song or carol'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

My inspiration is (of course!) 'We Three Kings of Orient Are'.  I've used a stamp set from Stampin' Up and papers from Craft Creations.

I've added some gems and punched paper dots to finish the card.

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Easter

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional twist of Easter.  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 'Party Chooks' which you can find here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.  The sentiment is a stamp from Clear Stamp Boutique.

I'm going to enter my card in the May GDT call at Sasayaki Glitter here and also the following challenges:

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie

The Paper Shelter Challenge - 'Easter time'

I Love Promarkers - 'things that fly'

Moving Along With the Times - 'Easter'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'spring or Easter'

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Easter Tea Party

It's time for some more inspiration from the All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Team using this month's wonderful new release images.

We're showcasing our cards on the All Dressed Up Facebook group which you can find here.

I've made my card using the very pretty 'Easter Tea Party' digi stamp which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations together with a sentiment stamp from ClearStamp Boutique.

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

Aud Sentiments Challenge -'bingo + sentiment' (patterned paper, digi and favourite colour - blue)
Dies R Us Challenge - 'frame it'
The Creative Crafters - 'anything goes'
Let's Craft and Create - 'anything goes/Easter'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'

LeAnn's World 101 - Progressive Challenge 1

Today I'm sharing my DT card for LeAnn's World 101 first progressive challenge.

The progressive challenge is happening in the Facebook Group which is here and if you head over to the group, you'll find all the details in the announcement post at the top of the group page.

For this first challenge, we're working with a digi called 'Bunny Play' which you can find here in the Etsy shop - the digi is currently half price.

I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and a sentiment stamp from Clear Stamp Boutique.

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

Creates and Makes Challenge - 'anything goes'

Classic DT Open Challenge - 'anything goes'

A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'

Crafting With an Attitude - 'anything goes'
Unicorn Challenge Blog - 'make it girly'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Easter

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday challenge blog and this week our theme is 'Easter'.  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 Kinda Cute called 'Easter Bird' - you can find it here on the website.

I've coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and then added paper from Craft Creations, some Card Candi from Craftwork Cards and a stamped sentiment from Clearstamp Boutique.

New Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  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 Digistamps 4 Joy called 'Summer Ice Cream' which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Echo Park and a sentiment stamp from ClearStamp Boutique.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Christmas

It's time for our monthly Christmas Challenge on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

We don't have a sponsor for this challenge so it's just for fun but there will still be a top 3.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Dinkies Row of Christmas Elephants' - you can find it here on their website. 

I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used papers from Stampin' Up together with some gingham ribbon from my stash.

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

The Merry Christmas Challenge -'anything goes'
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

New SheepSki Designs Challenge - Anything Goes/Spring Things

We've got a new challenge today in the SheepSki Designs Digital Stamps Facebook Group - it's 'anything goes' using a SheepSki Designs image with the optional twist of 'spring things'.  Have a look here to find all the details in the Facebook group.

For my card I've used a digi Stamp from SheepSki Designs called 'Humphrey' - you can find him here in Andrea's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from a Pebbles

 paper pad.   The sentiment is a stamp from Little Claire Designs.

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

Creates and Makes Challenge - 'anything goes' 

Classic DT Open Challenge - 'anything goes'

A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'

Crafting With an Attitude - 'anything goes'

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Path of Positivity - Shades of Yellow Challenge Reminder

This month on the Path of Positivity Challenge we're asking you to share your creations using 'shades of yellow'.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for more details of what we're looking for.

Our sponsors for this month are:

and

I shared a card using a digi stamp from Imagine That Digistamp earlier in the month so today I'm shairng a card using a product from Limited Runs Stamps.

I've used 'Little Chicken With Heart' which is in the birds section here.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from my stash.

New Createful Heart Digis and Design Sketch Challenge

I'm excited to share the news that I've joined the Createful Heart Digis and Design Design Team!!

We have a Facebook group where there is a monthly sketch challenge and the March challenge starts today.  You can see the sketch on the picture above and also details about how to get the beautiful rose digi stamp.

You can find the Facebook group here.

And here's my take on the sketch:

I coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and used two papers from Craft Creations.  I added stamped sentiment and a punched heart as my accent on the sentiment strip.

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

Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

I Love Promarkers - 'for a girl'

Unicorn Challenge Blog - 'make it girly'

New Craftyhazelnut's ChristmasChallenge - Anything Goes/No Patterned Paper

A new challenge has started today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional theme of 'no patterned paper'.   You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

For my card I've used the Dinkies 'Reindeer Snowflake' stamp from Little Claire Designs which you can find here.   I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and added some glitter to the hat.

I dry embossed the bottom half of the card front using a Crafts Too folder and added some gems and ribbons to finish the card.

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

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' Christmas - 'anything goes'
The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
ABC Christmas Challenge - 'E is for emboss and G is for glitter'
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Christmas With the Cuties - 'anything goes'
Penny Black and More Challenge - 'feature a creature'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Easter Time

We've got a new challenge today on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Easter time'- you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our Prize for one 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  

 PINK GEM DESIGNS.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Bunny Painting' - you can find her here on the website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from my stash together with a stamped sentiment and some brown gems.

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

Moving Along With the Times - 'Easter'
Creative Crafters Challenge - 'anything goes'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'Easter themed'
Let's Craft and Create - 'anything goes/Easter'
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'spring or Easter'

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/B is for Bug and GDT Call

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog - it's 'anything goes' with the optional theme of 'B is for bug'.   We also have a GDT call running - it's a great opportunity to join our friendly DT for a month!

All the details and links are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

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

New Scribbles Designs Challenge - Bunny Hop

There's a new challenge today on the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'bunny hop' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

This month's prizes...

• Top Scribbler (chosen randomly) receives $10 worth of digital images
• Top 3 (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images
• Gold Star (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images

There's also a freebie image on the challenge page!  

 

For my card I've used a Scribbles Designs digi stamp called 'Hoppy Egg 3' which you can find here.

 

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from my stash and a stamped sentiment.

New Sparkles Challenge - Spring is in the Air

There's a new challenge today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'spring is in the air'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing my first card as a member of the Design Team for LeAnn's World 101:

My card was with the very cute 'Daisy's First Easter' which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some papers from a Pebbles pad.  The sentiment is from a DigiStamp Boutique stamp set and I've added some black gems to finish the card.

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

Moving Along With the Times - 'Easter'
The Creative Crafters Challenge - 'anything goes'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'Easter inspired'
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'
Passion for Promarkers - 'spring'

New Hanna and Friends Challenge - Easter/Springtime

There's a new challenge today on the Hanna and Friends Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Easter/springtime' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

For my card I've used one of the new stamps from Clear Stamp Boutique called 'Happy Easter' - you can find the set here on their website.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used some paper from an old First Edition pad.

I'm going to link my card up in the March challenge in the Digi Stamp Boutique mnthly competition group here.

Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge Reminder - Use Flowers

Today I'm sharing a card as part of the mid-month challenge reminder on the Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge - this month we want you to 'use flowers' on your creations.

All the details about the challenge can be found here in the post from the start of the month and there's more inspiration here in today's challenge reminder post.

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

For my card I've used a digi stamp set from Imagine That Digistamp called 'Poinsettia' - you can find the set here on their website.

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

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Celebrate!

We're celebrating this week on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog - it's our 10th Blogaversary!!

So our theme this week is 'celebrate' - you can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

I'm sharing the last of the cards from my last Little Claire Designs workshop using the Dinkies 'Hot Air Balloons' set which you can find here on the website.

The stamped image as coloured with Promarkers and I used some paper from Craft Creations.

If you fancy coming along to my next classes click here to find out more details.

New Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and, as always, our theme is 'anything goes'.  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 Cute as a Button called 'Amirayah X Box Gamer' which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from my stash.