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Saturday, 30 June 2018

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Sketch


There's a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog:





This time we've got a sketch for you to use:


Take a look here on the challenge blog for more details and to see lots of inspiration from the Design Team.

I've used a topper and paper from a recent issue of Making Cards magazine.  They were layered with papers from Craft Creations and I used a sentiment from Uniko.

New Crafty Friends Challenge - Fairy and/or Fantasy


 
There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'fairy and/or fantasy'.
 
For all the details and to see the inspiration from the rest of the Design Team, take a look here on the challenge blog.
 
Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is:
 
 
For my card I've used:
 
- 'Vintage Fairy Ring Two' digi stamp from A Day for Daisies available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- brown Memento ink on the edges of the image and sentiment panels
- paper from my stash
- sentiment for a free magazine fairy stamp set
 
 

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Add a Snowflake or Two or More


There's a new challenge today at Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge:





This week we want you to 'add a snowflake or two or more' - you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog and also see lots of inspiration.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- Dinkies 'Row of Christmas Robins' stamp from Little Claire Designs available here 
 - Promarkers to colour stamped image
- paper, pearls and card froom Craft Creations
- stitched rectangle die and snowflake punch
- Card Candi

Friday, 29 June 2018

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Embossing Wet or Dry

 
There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog - our challenges are always 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow if you wish.
 
This week's optional theme is 'embossing - wet or dry'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.
 
Our sponsor for this challenge is:
 
 
To make my card I've used the following:
 
- 'Balloons and Ice Cream' digi stamp from Star Stampz available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- embossing folder from Stampin' Up
- patterned paper from Dovecraft
- other paper and card from Craft Creations
 

Thursday, 28 June 2018

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Clean and Simple


There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog:





This week our theme is 'clean and simple' and we've got a wonderful sponsor:


I've made a baby boy card using a new set from Stampin' Up called 'Little Elephant' - I've also got the matching punch.

I stamped the elephants on to blue card, punched them out and then did the same with the ears on to white card.  For the eyes I punched out the little white circle and added some small black gems.

The card and paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog - Quick and Easy Christmas


This week on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge blog we've got a nice and easy challenge for everyone:





Our theme is 'quick and easy Christmas' and you can find all the details and see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

To make my card I used:

- Dinkies Log Cabin Wavy Stamp from Little Claire Designs available here
- Promarkers to colour stamped image
- embossing folder from Stampin' Up
paper and card from Craft Creations

Saturday, 23 June 2018

New Gem of a Challenge - Red, White and Blue


There's a new challenge today on the Gem of a Challenge Blog:




This time our theme is 'red, white and blue' and you can find all the details on the challenge blog here.  And the prize on offer is:


2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits
OR one of each (no sets or sentiment sets)  
of the winners choice from  
 
For my card I used:
 
- Ellie With Postbox digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here 
- Promarkers to colour the image
- patterned papers from First Edition 
- other paper and card and sticker sentiment from Craft Creations

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Washi Tape


There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge:





Our challenges are always anything Christmas goes with an optional theme which this week is to use some washi tape.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- Dinkies 'Christmas Lights' stamp from Little Claire Designs available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- kraft card embossed with a Cuttlebug folder and white Brilliance ink
- card and paper from Craft Creations
- red checked washi tape from my stash

Friday, 22 June 2018

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Beach Time


It's time for the second round of new release cards in the All Dressed Up Facebook Group:


You can find the Facebook Group here and there's more inspiration on the blog here.

For my card I've used:

- Beach Time digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- patterned paper from Pebbles
- other paper, gems and card from Craft Creations
- stamped sentiment from Pink Cat Studios

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Beautiful Blooms


There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog:





Our challenges are always anything goes with an optional twist and this week it's 'beautiful blooms'.  You can find all the details here on the challene blog plus lots of inspiration from the Design Team.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:


And here's what I used to make my card:

- 'Mum Wedding' digi stamp from A Day for Daisies available here
- Promarkers to colour image
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- paper and card from Craft Creations

Thursday, 21 June 2018

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Summer Sunny Days


There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog:

Our theme for this challenge is 'summer sunny days' and you can find all the details see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.
 
The image I've used is the one for the current progressive challenge in the LeAnn's World 101 Facebook Group.  This challenge is about to end but a new one will be underway soon.

And here's what I used to make my card:
 
- Kate at the Beach digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 available here 
- Promarkers to colour the image
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- other paper and card from Craft Creations
- stamped sentiment from Pink Cat Studio

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

New SheepSki Designs Facebook Group Challenge - Anything Goes/Add Flowers


A new challenge has started today in the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group:



It's anything goes using a SheepSki Designs image with the optional twist of adding flowers.

The Facebook Group is here.

To make my card I've used:

-  'Smile' digi stamp from SheepSki Designs available here
- Promarkers to colour image
- patterned paper from a Making Cards magazine paper pad
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- paper, card and card blank from Craft Creations

Monday, 18 June 2018

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Metal Madness


There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog:





For this challenge we want to see some metal madness on your designs!  You can find all the details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Here's what I used to make my card:

- 'Benjamin' digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- patterned paper from Lili of the Valley
- sentiment from Stampin' Up
- card blank and paper from Craft Creations
- brads from my stash

Saturday, 16 June 2018

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Make Your Own Backing Paper Using a Stamp


We've got a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog:





For this challenge, we're asking you to make your own backing paper using a stamp.

For my card I used:

- Beautiful You stamp set from Stampin' Up
- Shaded Lilac Distress Ink
- card, paper, gems and card blank frm Craft Creations
- paper flower from Home Bargains

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Non-Traditional Christmas Colours


It's Saturday so that means a new challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog:





Challenges are always anything goes with an optional theme to follow and this week it's to use non-traditional Christmas colours.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

Here's another view of my card:


And this is what I used to make my card:

- Dinkie Reindeer Snowflake stamp from Little Claire Designs available here
- Promarkers to colour the stamped image
- patterned paper from Trimcraft
- other card, paper and peel off sentiment from Craft Creations

Friday, 15 June 2018

New Scribbles Designs Challenge - Anything Goes


There's a new challenge today on the Scribbles Challenge Blog:





This month we've got an anything goes challenge - you can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

The prizes on offer are:

  • 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:

- Topiary 1 digi stamp from Scribbles Designs available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- paper and card from Craft Creations
- Card Candi from Craftwork Cards
- red gems from JJD Crafts

New Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Let's Be Pretty


There's a new challenge today on the Sparkles Challenge Blog:





This time our theme is 'let's be pretty' and you can find all the details and see lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog. 

And here's what I've used for my card:

- 'Rainy Day Suzie' digi stamp available here from LeAnn's World 101 
- Promarkers to colour the image
- papers, card, gems and card blank from Craft Creations
- paper flowers from my stash

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Non-Traditional Colours


It's time for some mid-month inspiration on the Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge Blog:


This month we're looking for creations using non-traditional Christmas colours - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog plus see lots of great inspiration. 

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





And to make my card I've used:

- Dinkies 'Star of Wonder' stamp from Little Claire Designs available here
- Promarkers to colour stamped image
- silver card from Lime Tree Crafts

- patterned paper and clear gems from Craft Creations
- small snowflake punch

Thursday, 14 June 2018

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Sun, Sea or Sand


There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog:





This week's theme is Sun, Sea or Sand and all the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:




And here's what I used to make my card:

- Byron Surf'n digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 available here
- Promarkers to colour the image
- patterned paper from Die Cuts With a View
- other paper, card and card blank from Craft Creations

Monday, 11 June 2018

New Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes


There's a new challenge today on the Not Just Cards Challenge Blog:

As always, our theme is 'anything goes' - have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and lots of inspiration.

And here's what I used for my card:

- Gnome digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs, currently downloadable free in the Twinkle Lane Designs Facebook Group here.
- Promarkers to colour the image
- paper, card and card blank from Craft Creations
- stamped sentiment from Digi Stamp Boutique

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

Craft Rocket Challenge - birthday
Crafty Cardmakers - for a man/boy
Simply Create Challenge - for a male
Always Hapy Birthday - anything goes birthday

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Spots and Dots


There's a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog:


This month we want to see your cute creations using 'spots and dots'.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for all the details and to see lots of inspiration.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:


And this is what I used for my card:

- 'Stanley - Valentine's Heart' digi stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs available here
- image coloured with Promarkers
- papers, card and gems from Craft Creation
- stamped sentiment from Digi Stamp Boutique
- paper flower from Home Bargain

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

Craft Rocket Challenge - birthday 
Aud Sentiments Designs - anything goes + a sentiment
Always Hapy Birthday - anything goes birthday
I Love Promarkers - anything goes

Sunday, 10 June 2018

LeAnn's World 101 Freebie in the Kit & Clowder FB Group


Would you like to get this digi stamp from LeAnn's World 101 completely free??

Head over to the Kit & Clowder Facebook group here for all the details of what you need to do to get hold of the image:


I've coloured the image with my Promarkers and made it into a card.

Here's what I used:

- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- card, card blank and paper from Craft Creation
- sentiment stamp from DigiStamp Boutique

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

QKR Stampede - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - love is in the air
Dragonfly Dreams - anything goes
Craftaholics R Us - love you cards