New Pink Gem Challenge - Get Well or Sympathy

There's a new challenge today on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'get well or sympathy'.  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 'Charlie WIth Rose' - you can find him here on the website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a stitched die to cut out the image.  The paper I've used is from Stampin' Up.

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/For a Child

It's time for another challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - it's always 'anything Christmas goes' and this week's optional twist is to make something 'for a child'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a Mo Manning topper from The Hobby House.  The only thing I added was the sentiment from an old Little Claire Designs stamp set.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and the snowflake is a die cut from a Sweet Dixie die.

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Purple or Mauve

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog - it's 'anything goes' with the optional twist to 'use prurple or mauve'.  You can find all the details plus lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Rick St Dennis called 'Running Bunny' - you can find him here.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentimen stamp from Uniko.  The paper I've used is an old design from Craftwork Cards.

New Simply Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today 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 this month is the wonderful:

 For my card I've used the 'Silhouette Flowers' set from DigiStamp Boutique here.

I used one of the flowers and it's shadow - I merged to two together.  The sentiment is from a Clear Stamp Boutique stamp set and the paper I've used is from Stampin' Up.

GDT Card for 4 Crafty Chicks - Clean and Simple

I can't believe this is my last GDT card for the 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge Blog - where did April go?!!

The optional theme for today's challenge is 'clean and simple' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've used the 'Just for You' stamp from Clear Stamp Boutique here and I also used the 'Happy Birthday' sentiment stamp which is here.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and then used my score board to score a line round the card and 1cm.  The card I've used is from Bazzill.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Pretty in Pink

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'pretty in pink'.  You can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Kinda Cute called 'Ballerina' - you can find her here.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp from Stampin' Up.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  Have a look here at the challenge blog for all the details.

Our sponsors this week are the wonderful:

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 For my card I've used a digi stamp from Time for Tea called 'Football Al' - you can find him here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.  The sentiment is from DigiStamp Boutique.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Christmas

There's a new challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this time our theme 'Christmas'.  It's never too early to make a start on your Christmas cards!

We don't have a sponsor this time so the challenge is just for fun.

I've used a Woodware stamp called 'Snow Post'.  I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and raised the inside square of the stamp on foam pads.

The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - World Book Day

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'World Book Day'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I decided to make a bookmark.  The glasses and moustache come from Papermania and the sentiment is from an old Little Claire Designs set.

I used paper from Dovecraft and some little peel off black dots and some black ribbon to finish it.

Createful Heart Digi and Design - Facebook Sketch Challenge

Today I'm sharing my DT card for the current sketch challenge in the Createful Heart Design Facebook Group.

All the details can be found in the Facebook Group here. 

This month we're using the very cute 'Miss Gabby's Ready for Spring' which is here in the Etsy shop and here's the sketch:

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.  The little white flowers are from Home Bargain.

New SheepSki Designs Facebook Challenge - Use Two Colours

A new challenge has started in the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group and this time 

You can find the Group here.  It's 'anything goes' using a SheepSki digi or you can join the DT with the optional theme of  'use two colours'.

For my card I've used the beautiful 'Freesia Vase' image which can be found here in Andrea's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Stampin' Up and some little black gems to finish the card.

LeAnn's World 101 Progressive Challenge and New My Time to Craft Challenge

 Our third Progessive Challenge has started in LeAnn's World 101 Facebook Group:

For this challenge we're using the very pretty 'Princess Alea' digi stamp which is available here in the Etsy shop half price.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some papers from an old Hot Off the Press paper pad.  The little paper flowers are from Poundland and the pearls are from The Hobby House.  The sentiment I've used is from Clear Stamp Boutique.

This is also my DT card for today's new My Time to Craft Challenge - the theme is 'inspired by a film' and all the details are here.

My film is 'The Princess Diaries'.

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Include a House or Other Building

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - our challenges are always 'anything Christmas goes' with an optional twist and this week it's to 'include a house or other building'.   Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details.

For my card I've used the 'Log Cabin' outline sticker from Little Claire Designs - you can find it here on their website.

I put the sticker on to white card and then coloured it with Proamrkers and added one of the sentiments from the sheet.

The paper I've used is from a pad by Craft Sensations.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Shades of Pale

It's time for a new challenge on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and this week we're looking for 'shades of pale'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week's challenge is the wonderful:

My card is also a little preview of what you will see on Saturday afternoon at 2pm on Hochanda:

Steve from Little Claire Designs is back on TV!!  He will have some great new stamps plus a pack containing a selection of outline stickers including the floral design I've used on this card.

I placed the outline sticker on white card, coloured it with Promarkers and then added some of the wonderful Glitter Film which Steve will also have on sale.

So don't forget to watch - Saturday 2pm on Hochanda!!!

GDT Card for 4 Crafty Chicks - Graduation

This is my third challenge as a GDT member for the 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge and this week's optional theme is 'graduation'.  All the details about the challenge plus inspiration from the regular Design Team is here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the images from a digi set called 'Graduation Day Value Set 1' from Imagine That Digistamps - you can find the set here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used one of the sentiments from the set.  The paper I've used is from Stampin' Up and Craft Creations.

Path of Positivity Challenge Midway - Pastels

We've reached the mid-way point on our current 'pastels' theme on the Path of Positivity Challenge so it's time to share a bit more inspiration.   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 Sparkle'n'Sprinkle called 'Ballet Shoes' which you can find here on their website.

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

New Scribbles Designs Challenge - Favouring the Feminine

It's time for a new challenge on the Scribbles Challenge Blog and this time we're 'favouring the feminine'.  You can find all the details and lots of inspiration 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

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Scribbles Designs called 'Flower Pot 2' which you can finpad here.

 

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

New Pink Gem Challenge - Children's Playtime (Feature a Child or Children Playing)

There's a new challenge today on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'children's playtime' - you need to feature a child or children playing.  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 winners choice from  

 PINK GEM DESIGNS

 

For my card I've used a pre-coloured digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Drumming Andy' - you can find him here on the website.

 

The paper I've used is from an old Die Cuts With a View pad and the sentiment is from Craftwork Cards. 

 

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Snowman, Woman or Family

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - it's 'anything goes' with the option of 'snowman, woman or family'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a pre-coloured digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Snowflake Chilly' - you can find him here on their website.

I used papers from Craft Creations and finished the card with some red gemstones.

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/UseYour Favourite Colour Combination and GDT Call

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional twist of 'use your favourite colour combination'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

I've used a pre-coloured digi stamp from The Paper Shelter and a stamped sentiment from Clear Stamp Boutique.

The paper I've used is from Stampin' Up and I finished the card with some Card Candi.

We also have a GDT call this week for May.

New Alphabet Challenge - B is for Bears

It was my turn to choose the theme for today's new Alphabet Challenge - we've reached the letter B so I have chosen 'B is for bears'.  You can find all the details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

I've made a new baby card using 'Baby Girls Sleeping Teddy' from Pink Gem Designs - you can find her here on their website.

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

GDT Card for 4 Crafty Chicks - Raining Cats'n'Dogs

This is my second card as this month's Guest Designer on the 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge Blog.  The theme for this week's challenge is 'raining cats'n'dogs' and you can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Deisgns called 'Chloe in the Rain' which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and added a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

The papers I've used are from a Pebbles Pad and I also used some black paper from Craft Creations.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Cute Critters

There's a new challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'cute critters'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor thisweek is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called 'Cuddly Critters Hippo'.  You can find him here on the website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Paper Cellar.  The sentiment is computer generated.

New Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Not Just Cards Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

We're also having a DT call this month so if you fancy joining the Design Team, click on the link in the paragraph above and all the details are there.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Spring Mouse' which is from DigiStamp Boutique here.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a die to cut out the coloured image.  The paper I've used is from a Pebbles pad the the little white flower is from The Works.

I'm going to link the card up to this month's challenge in the new DigiStamp Boutique challenge group on Facbook here.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Travel or Transport

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time it was my turn to choose our theme - I've chosen 'travel or transport'.   You can find all the details and see the inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Seascape'.  The design is now available as a Dinkie stamp here on the website but I used the original stamp which is a little larger.

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

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Delightful Digis

It's time for another challenge on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time we want to see 'delightful digis' on you creations.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Little Miss Muffet called 'Swings'n'Slides Skills" which you can find here.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

LeAnn's Word 101 Progressive Challenge 2

Today I'm sharing my DT card for the progressive challenge in the Leann's World 101 Facebook Group.

For this second challenge, we're using the very pretty 'Rose' - you can find her here in the Etsy shop.  If you linked up a card for the first challenge, you get this digi free but if you want to start the progressive challenge with this image, it's currently half price in the Etsy shop.

You can find the Facebook group here where you can find all the details and the album to upload your finished card.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a stamped sentiment which was part of a set which came free with a craft magazine.  The papers I've used are from Trimcraft and Craft Creations and the gems are from Poundland.

New from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps - Counting Sheep

This month's new images from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps have just been released and here's my DT inspiration card using the very cute 'Counting Sheep'.  You can find it here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some Spectrum Noir sparkle pen round the clouds (it looks much better in real life!)  

The papers are from an old Lili of the Valley Christmas paper pad and I used some pearls to finish the card.

New Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - Use Your Favourite Colour

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and this time we want you to 'use your favourite colour' on your design.  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 one of the digis from the 'Spring Seed' set which you can find here on the Beccy's Place website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then used paper from an old Hot Off the Press paper pad.  The sentiment is from Uniko.

And yes, my favourite colour is pink!!

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Bag or Box With Matching Tag

A new challenge has started today on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog and this time we want to see a 'bag or box with a matching tag'.  You can find more details here on the challenge blog.

Fortunately I have just borrowed a Stampin' Up envelope board from my friend so I was able to make a little box very easily!  

Here's a couple more views of it:

I used patterned card from Craft Creations and circle dies to create the little tag.

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Something Funy

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional theme of 'something funny'.  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 digi from Pink Gem Designs called 'Jingles Selfie' - you can find him here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and Stampin' Up.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.