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Wednesday, 31 January 2024

New Perfect Time to Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

 


We're back today with a new challenge on the Perfect Time to Craft Challenge Blog:


Our challenges are always anything goes.  You can find all the details about this month's challenge and see the cards from the rest of the team here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this month's challenge are:


and


And here's my second DT card for the challenge:


I used the beautiful Pink Blooms Paper & Topper Set from Anne Constantly-Carding.

It comes with 8 sheets of patterned paper plus a pretty topper sheet and is available here.

I also used:

- Mossy Meadow cardstock from Stampin' Up
- dies from Stampin' Up and Memory Box
- stamped sentiments from Stampin' Up
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

 


We're back today with another anything goes challenge on Penny's Challenge Blog:


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

We have two great sponsors for this challenge:


and


To make my card I've used:

- Daffodils digi stamp from Alex Syberia Designs
- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- Mossy Meadow card stock from Stampin' Up
- white card from Hobbycraft

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - anything but square
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
Make My Monday Challenge - use your patterned paper

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

New From Conie Fong - Gnome Couple

 


Today I'm sharing another DT card for Conie Fong Art & Design:


Meet Gnome Couple who are one of Conie's latest images on sale here in her Etsy shop.

You will have seen from my blog posts that Conie is now making fantastic 'learn to draw videos' over on You Tube and one of these available here will teach you how to draw the boy gnome in the couple.

To make my card I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Dovecraft
- die from Elizabeth Craft Designs
- flower punch from Stampin' Up
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- card and paper from Craft Creations

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

Make My Monday Challenge - use your patterned paper
Double Trouble Challenge - something, anything, everything (also shared with Ellibelle's Corner)
Ellibelle's Corner - anything goes

Monday, 29 January 2024

DT Card for White Spruce Studio - Flowers Butterfly, Mason Jar

 


Today I'm sharing my first DT card for White Spruce Studio:


I'm very excited to be joining the team and to be working with such a fabulous range of designs!

To see all the products available, head over to the shop website here.  And yes, you are seeing some familiar items there - the person behind the site is the wonderful Kathryne who previously designed as Miss Daisy Stamps!

For my first DT project I'm sharing a card using the beautiful 'Flowers Butterfly, Mason Jar'.

It's a Single Line Design which can be used in several different ways - more details can be found here on the shop site.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- Stampin' Up embossing folder
- pink card from Hobbycraft
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- die from Stampin' Up

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

Can You Handle the Pressure - anything goes embossing
Triple B Challenge - birds, butterflies and blooms
Simon Wednesday Challenge - add some texture

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Reminder - Fairy Tales

 


We're back today on the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog with a reminder about our current challenge:


To find out more about the challenge and to see some more inspiration from the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card I used digi stamps from this very cute set from Kate Hadfield Designs:


I used the digi stamps which are available here but you can also get the same designs in pre-coloured images here or a bundle with both options here.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Dovecraft
- stitched die from Elizabeth Craft Designs
- paper and card from Craft Creations

Friday, 26 January 2024

New Cut It Up Challenge - This Makes Me Happy

 


We're back today on the Cut It Up Challenge Blog with a new challenge:


Our theme for the new challenge is 'This Makes Me Happy' and for more details and to see the cards from the rest of the team, head over to the challenge blog here.

I picked one of my favourite dies plus one of my favourite colour combinations of kraft and white - both these things make me happy!

To make my card I used:

- Sizzix Cut Out Wreath die
- kraft card from Craft Creations
- white card from Hobbycraft
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- Crumbcake ink from Stampin' Up

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

Crafty Catz Challenge - anything goes
As You Like It Challenge - pearls or gems (gems for me because they 'pop' more from cards than using pearls)

New Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

 


It's time for a new anything goes challenge on the Creative Fingers Challenge Blog:


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

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:


Here's my second card:



To make my cards I used:

- Magnolia Dreaming Backgrounds from Anne Constantly-Carding available here
- Magnolia Dreaming Outline Frames set available here
- pink card from Hobbycraft
- stamped sentiments from Stampin' Up
- dies from Stamping' Up and Spellbinders
- card from Craft Creations

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Guest Chick Card for Krafty Chicks Week 4 - All Occasions

 


I'm back today with another Guest Chick card for the Krafty Chicks Challenge:
We've reached week 4 of the month so it's 'all occasions' this week.  For more details and to see the cards from the Design Team, head over to the challenge blog here.

To make my card I used:

- Molly With Tablet digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here
- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Dovecraft
- card from Craft Creations
- stitched scalloped die from Stampin' Up
- white card from Hobbycraft

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

Creative Knockouts - lots of layers

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Christmas Craft Creations Challenge Reminder - Glitter and Sparkle

 


We're back on the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge Blog with a reminder of our current challenge:


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

Here's another view of my card:


To make my card I used:

- Beary Cute stamp set from Stampin' Up
- Promarkers
- self adhesive glitter film
- stitched curved die and banner die from Stampin' Up
- patterned paper from Stampin' Up
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

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

New I Love Promarkers Challenge - Anything Goes/Down on the Farm

 


We're back today on the I Love Promarkers Challenge Blog with a new challenge:


This time it's anything goes with the optional theme of 'down on the farm'.  For more 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 the wonderful:


And to make my card I used:

- Curly digi stamp from SheepSki Designs available here
- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Craft Creations
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- dies from Stampin' Up
- other card and paper from Craft Creations

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

Passion for Markers - birthdays
Crafty Catz Challenge - anything goes
Through the Purple Haze - anything goes

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

New Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - Die Cuts and Stencils

 


The Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge is back!!

It's great to be back again and our first challenge of 2024 is:


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

To make my card I used:

- mask/stencil from Stampin' Up
- Coastal Cabana and Lemon Lime Twist inks from Stampin' Up
- Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set and punch from Stampin' Up
- card from Craft Creations

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

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes


New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - No Balls Sport

 


We're back today with a new challenge on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge:


Our theme for today's new challenge is 'no balls sport'!  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:

- Fishing Dave digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs available here
- Promarkers
- patterned papers from First Edition
- stamped sentiment from Stampin' Up
- die from Spellbinders
- other paper and card from Craft Creations

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

Dream Valley Challenges - 2 or more papers
Make My Monday Challenge - happy birthday
Passion for Markers - birthdays

Monday, 22 January 2024

GDT Card for Relatively Thoughtful - The Magic of Childhood

 


I'm back today with another GDT card for Relatively Thoughtful:


I'm sharing another card made with The Magic of Childhood Collection:


It's available here as a digital download (which I used) and here as a printed physical product.

Here are photos of the individual panels:




I used two of the backing papers from the kit plus some of the images and sentiments to make the panels on my card.

Don't forget to check out the Relatively Thoughtful shop here for lots more great crafting products and join our Facebook group here for lots of inspiration.

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

Dream Valley Challenges - new beginnings
613 Avenue Create - anything goes/new beginnings

New Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - Fairy Tales

 


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


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

To make my card I used digi stamps from this very cute set from Kate Hadfield Designs:


I used the digi stamps which are available here but you can also get the same designs in pre-coloured images here or a bundle with both options here.

I also used:

- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Dovecraft
- washi tape from Stampin' Up
- dies from Stampin' Up
- stamped sentiment from Little Claire Designs
- card from Hobbycraft

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

Shopping Our Stash Challenge - once upon a time
Gem of a Craft Challenge - anything goes

Sunday, 21 January 2024

New Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

 


It's time for a new anything goes challenge on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog:


For all the details about the challenge and to see our Design Team Call, head over to the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:



To make my card I used:

- Berry Sweet Mice digi stamp set from Streamside Studios available here
- Promarkers
- patterned paper from Dovecraft
- card and paper from Craft Creations

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

Make My Monday Challenge - happy birthday
Passion for Markers - dots and/or stripes
Seize the Birthday - anything goes

New Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge - Red and White

 


Today I'm very excited to be joining the Design Team on the Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge for the first time:


The theme for today's new challenge is red and white - 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:

- Stampin' Up Be Jolly stamp set
- Promarkers
- patterned papers from Stampin' Up and First Edition
- Spellbinders die
- Card Candi from Craftwork Cards
- paper and card from Craft Creations

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - let's have some fun
Passion for Markers - dots and/or stripes