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Wednesday, 31 May 2023

New Perfect Time to Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

 


There's a new challenge today on the Perfect Time to Craft Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an anything goes theme.

For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

Our sponsors this month are:


and


To make my card I used the 'Floral Beauty Patterned Paper Pack' from Anne Constantly-Carding which is available here on her Crafts U Print page.

Here's my second card from the set:


I also used:

- dies from Stampin' Up and The Works
- stamped sentiments from Stampin' Up
- paper and card from Craft Creations

New I Love Promarkers Challenge - Inspired by a Film

 


We're back today on the I Love Promarkers Challenge Blog with a new challenge and this time we want you to be 'inspired by a film'.

For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:


And of course my film is 'Cinderella' - I thought this digi stamp was perfect for this title!

To make my card I used:

- Princess With Glass Slipper digi stamp from Paper Nest Dolls available here
- Promarkers
- die from Stampin' Up'
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- blue card from Hobbycraft
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

New Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - Christmas

 


It's time for a new challenge on the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge Blog and this time it's:


For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, have a look at the challenge blog here.

To make my card I used:

- Eat Snooze and Be Merry stamp set from Clearly Besotted available here
- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Stampin' Up
- stitched scalloped die from Stampin' Up
- Mossy Meadow card stock from Stampin' Up
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Lots of Layers (Minimum of 3)

 


There's a new challenge on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog today and this time we want to see 'lots of layers' on your creations - a minimum of 3.

For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my DT card I used one of the images from the 'Animal Pals: Sloths' set from Kate Hadfield Designs:


I used the line art/digital stamp version which is available here.  The set is also available in a pre-coloured version here and both of them are available as a bundle here.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- die from Stampin' Up
- sentiment stamp from Uniko Designs
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Passion for Markers - make it square
Polkadoodles Challenge - anything goes
Double Trouble Challenge - masculine, plaid/checks, linked to Festive Friday
Festive Friday Challenge - masculine, checks, die cut


Monday, 29 May 2023

New Use Your Stuff Challenge - Anything Goes

 


We're back today on the Use Your Stuff Challenge Blog and this time it's an 'anything goes' theme.

For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card I used one of the images from the very cute 'Animal Pals: Koalas' digi stamp set from Kate Hadfield Designs:


I used the line art/digital stamp version of the set available here but you can also get the set pre-coloured here or both options together in a bundle here.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- cross stitch die from Lawn Fawn
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Gem of a Craft Challenge - anything goes
Polkadoodles Challenge - anything goes

Sunday, 28 May 2023

Inspiration Card for Stampers Delights - Chibi Italian Brother-M

 


Today it's my turn to share some inspiration on the Stampers Delights Community Inspiration Blog.

This time I've used 'Chibi Italian Brother-M' to make my card.  You can find my card on the Community Inspiration Blog here.

This is one of the images available as part of the Digital Stamp & Colouring Club and the Digital Art VIP Club.

To find out more about these clubs and what else is on offer from Stampers Delights head over to the Clubs page here.

To make my card I also used:

- Promarkers
- die from The Works
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- blue card from Hobbycraft
- Card Candi from Craftwork Cards
- other paper and card from the Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Double Trouble Challenge - masculine card + use plaid/check + blue
Festive Friday Card Challenge - blue, masculine, plaid/checks
Make My Monday Challenge - masculine

Friday, 26 May 2023

Inspiration Post for Conie Fong

 


Today I'm sharing a DT card for Conie Fong using the very cute 'Eucalyptus Tree Koala and Sentiment Bundle'.

You can find the set here in the Etsy shop.

You get the koala image facing left and right and the sentiment as a JPG and PNG.

To make my card I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up and The Paper House
- dies from Stampin' Up and The Works
- Card Candi from Craftwork Cards
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks Challenge - all occasions
Passion for Markers - anything goes
Love to Craft Challenge - anything goes

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

 


We're back today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog with a new anything goes challenge.

For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

We have two sponsors for this week's challenge:


and


To make my card I used:

- Magnolia Branch digi stamp from Pattie's Creations available here
- Promarkers
- die from Stampin' Up
- patterned paper from The Craft House
- paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Little Red Wagon - flora or fauna
The Flower Challenge - pretty pastels

Christmas Craft Creations Reminder Post - No Stamping

 


We've reached the mid-way point in our current challenge on the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge Blog and this time our theme is:

For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the post from the start of the challenge here and mid-challenge post here.

To make my card I used:

- Stampin' Up Tag Buffet Project Kit
- patterned paper from my stash
- gold sticker sentiment from Hobbycraft
- gold leaf from Spectrum Noir

I'm sharing my card at the Jingle Belles Challenge where they also have a no stamping theme here.

Monday, 22 May 2023

New From All Dressed Up Stamps - Spring Lamb

 


Today I'm sharing some inspiration using one of this month's new release images from All Dressed Up Stamps.

Here are the three new images for May:



and



and



To make my card I also used:

- Promarkers
- cross stitch die from Lawn Fawn
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- sentiment stamp from Little Claire Designs
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge - anything goes

Creative Moments Challenge Reminder - Anything Goes/Photo Inspiration

 


We've reached the midway point in our current challenge on the Creative Moments Challenge and this month you can either play 'anything goes' or use our photo inspiration to make your card:


For all the details, have a look here at the post from the start of the challenge and here at today's reminder post.

We have two sponsors for the challenge:


and


So I was inspired by the colours in the photo and the flowers in the trees.

To make my card I used:

- Flowerz: Simple Flowers digi stamp from Mirtillamente available here
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- dies from Stampin' Up
- purple cardstock from Stampin' Up
- Promarkers
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

New Christmas With the Cuties Challenge - Something Simple

 


We're back today with a new challenge on the Christmas With the Cuties Challenge Blog and this month we'd like to see 'something simple'.

For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card, I used one of the images from the 'Snow Bunny' digi stamp set from Last Minute Manda:


You can find the set here on the website.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- sentiment stamp from Little Claire Designs
- patterned paper from Craft Creations
- gems from The Works
- paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - anything Christmas goes
Gem of a Challenge - anything goes
Crafty Catz Challenge - anything goes

New Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

 


We're back today on Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog with a new 'anything goes' challenge.  For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, have a look on the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:


To make my card I used:

- Spring Flowers and Coffee digi stamp set from Jan's Digi Stamps available here
- Promarkers
- die from The Works
- patterned paper from Craft House
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

The Flower Challenge - pretty pastels

Sunday, 21 May 2023

New Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

 


We're back today with a new anything goes challenge on the Little Patch of Craft Friends Challenge Blog.

For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:


To make my card I have used:

- Here We Go digi stamp from The Paper Shelter available here
- Promarkers
- die and papers from Stampin' Up
- sentiment and card from Craft Creations
- Card Candi from Craftwork Cards

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - anything Christmas goes
Passion for Markers - add a sentiment

Saturday, 20 May 2023

New Addicted to CAS Challenge - Freedom

 


We're back today on the Addicted to CAS Challenge Blog with another new challenge and this time our code word is:


For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my DT card I used the 'In the Moment' stamp set from Stampin' Up.

I stamped one of the images and a sentiment and then coloured them using Promarkers.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Try It On Tuesday - keep it simple
Shopping Our Stash - she's a lady

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

New I Love Promarkers Challenge - Anything Goes/Circle Card

 


We're back today on the I Love Promarkers Challenge Blog with a new challenge - anything goes with the option to make a circle card.

For all the details and to see what the other team members have created, head over to the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:


I decided to make a circular easel card.  Here's another view from the side of the card:


To make my card I used:

- Cake and Candles digi stamp available here
- Promarkers
- patterned paper from The Craft House
- dies from Stampin' Up and Memory Box
- stamped sentiment from  Stampin' Up
- paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Passion for Markers - add a sentiment
Crafty Calendar Challenge - anything but square

Seize the Birthday - anything goes

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

New Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - Make Your Mark

 


We're back today on the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge Blog with a new challenge and this time it's:


For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card I used the 'Thoughtful Mermaid' digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs which you can find here in their Etsy shop.  

I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- stitched scalloped die from Stampin' Up
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

The Fairy and the Unicorn Challenge - fantasy, mythical or mystical characters
Gem of a Challenge - anything goes


New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Bipedal Wheels (National Bike Month)

 


There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time we're marking National Bike Month.

For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge Blog here.

To make my card I used:

- Josh on Bike digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here
- sentiment stamp from Uniko Designs
- Promarkers
- patterned paper and die from Stampin' Up
- paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:



Craft Rocket Challenges - for the boys

Monday, 15 May 2023

New Scribbles Designs Challenge - Sip and Savour

 


There's a new challenge today on the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'sip and savour' - we want you to include a beverage on your card.

Here's another view of my card:


For more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card I used:

- Coffee Press digi stamp from Scribbles Designs available here
- Life is Brewtiful digi stamp from Scribbles Designs available here
- Promarkers
- patterned paper and scalloped die from Stampin' Up
- blue card from Hobbycraft

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

New Creatalicious Challenge - Anything Goes/Use 3 or More Designer Papers

 


We're back today on the Creatalicious Challenge Blog with a new challenge and this time it's anything goes with the optional twist of using 3 or more patterned papers.

For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card I've used one of the images from this very cute new set from Kate Hadfield Designs:


The set is called 'Animal Pals: Koalas' and you can get it as an outline version here (as I've used), here as pre-coloured images or here as a bundle containing both options.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Stampin' Up
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- scalloped stitched die from Stampin' Up
- gems and sentiment die from The Works
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge - anything goes
Passion for Markers - lots of layers

New Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Anything Flowers Go With Optional Mood Board

 


There's a new challenge today on the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.  

Our challenge is anything floral goes with an optional mood board - so we want to see flowers or floral as the focus of your card and we give you an optional mood board for inspiration.

And here is this month's optional mood board:


There's a lot in there!  I took the colours from the photos on the top row left and right and the celebrate/party theme from the 'fiesta' photo, top row in the middle.

For more details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my DT card I used:

- Forget Me Not Flourishes stamp from Honeydoo Crafts available here
- sentiment stamp from Honeydoor Crafts available here
- Promarkers
- card and paper from Craft Creations and Hobbycraft

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Less is More - spring
613 Avenue Create - anything goes/say it with flowers

Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge Reminder - Anything Goes

 


We're back today on Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge Blog with a reminder about our current 'anything goes' challenge.

For all the details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

And here's a reminder of this month's beautiful new releases from Jan:


Patriotic Poppies available here

and


Butterfly Frame available here

And there is a fabulous Father's Day sale during May too.  You can see what's included here:


To make my card for today's reminder post I've used:

- Butterfly Frame digi stamp set available here
- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Triple B Challenge - birds, blooms or butterflies