New Crafty Mess Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Crafty Mess Challenge Blog - it's an 'anything goes' theme and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

For my card I've used a digi from That Craft Place called 'Mixie' - you can find her here in their Etsy shop.

New Snowflakes Promise Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Snowflakes Promise Challenge Blog - our theme is always 'anything goes' as long as it's Christmas.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi from SLS Lines called 'Princess Spoiled Cat' - you can find her here in the SLS Lines Etsy Shop.  The paper I've used is from an old Bebunny pad.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Button It

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and our theme this week is 'button it'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'DIY' - you can find it here on their website,  The paper I've used is from a brand new Little Claire paper pack which will be on their website very soon - it's called 'Barcode Stripes'.

Finally I've added three black self adhesive buttons from Hobby Art.

GDT for Digi Choosday - Feeling Cold - Ice and Snow

Today I'm very excited to be joining the team at Digi Choosday as a GDT member - a big thank you for asking me to join you!

The theme this week is 'cold and ice' and you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used paper from the Polkadoodles 'Plain Jane 3' paper pack which is here on the Polkadoole website.  The image I've used is called 'Octavia Frost Polar Bear' and you can find him here on their website.

GDT Card for the Unicorn Challenge - Think Pink

Today I'm joining the ladies at the Unicorn Challenge Blog as a GDT member - a big thank you for inviting me to join you.

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a very cute digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Chloe With Sledge' and you can find it here,  The snowflakes are punched and I've finished the card with some Card Candi.

New Where the HeART Is Challenge - Use Stencils

We've got a new challenge today on the Where the HeART Is Challenge and this time our theme is 'anything goes/use stencils'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for the challenge are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Floral Trio Frame 2' - you can find it here on the Bugaboo website.  The stencil I've used is a diamond patterned one from Memory Box and I've used Distress Inks with it.  My sentiment is from Hero Arts.

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

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

The Craft Garden - 'use autumn colours'

Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'nature'

Hiding in My Craft Room - 'monchromatic'

New Glory of Christmas Challenge - Green and Gold

There's a new challenge today on The Glory of Christmas Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'green and gold'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used two new stamps that I bought when I went to a recent workshop with Chloe from Chloe's Creative Cards.  It was a really good day and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would - anyone who knows me will know that I'm not a huge fan of glitter and sparkle!

Chloe sells WOW embossing powders which I now love - they're so much better than embossing powders I've used before.  The main stamp I've used the larger of the two branches from the 'Pine Branches' set which is here.  My card was inspired by one of the cards we made at the workshop although mine is a very clean and simple version of what we did!  The sentiment is from the Christmas Greetings' set which is here.

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

Christmas Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Boots Challenge - 'gold or silver'

Simply Papercraft Challenge - 'anything goes'

The Robyn's Fetish Challenge # 284 - Add Leaves, Real or Faux - 4 October

Today I'm very excited to be joining the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Design Team for my first challenge with them!

The challenge for this week is 'add leaves, real or faux' and you can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Robyn's Fetish - you can find the shop here.  There are lots of wonderful images to choose from and the challenge winner will be able to choose 3 images from the shop!

For my card I've used a digi from Robyn's Fetish called 'Fall Fun' - you can find the image here on the shop website.  I've added leaves using a leaf punch.

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

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - 'autumn colours'

Simply Create Too - 'autumn splendour'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/autumn colours'

Crafty Creations Challenge Blog - 'falling for you'

Try It On Tuesdays - 'autumn'

Pinspirational Challenge

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie

New Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Today I'm very excited to be joining the Design Team on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog as one of the Design Team!

Today's new challenge is an 'anything goes challenge' and we have some great sponsors for you:

and 

and

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card, I've used a digi from Concetta Kilmer called 'Autumn Hooty' - you can find him here in her Etsy shop.

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

Allsorts Challenge - 'nature'

Jo's Scrap Shack - 'anything goes'

Crafty Gals Corner - 'things with wings'

New Crafty Calendar Challenge - Halloween

A new challenge has started today on the Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'Halloween'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is:

For my card I've used a new digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Halloween Chloe 2' - you can find her here on the Pink Gem website.  The sentiment digi stamp I've used is also from Pink Gem and is here on the website.  The paper I've used is from Bearly Mine Designs.

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

Stampin' With the Dragon - 'Halloween'

Cards Galore Encore Challenge Blog - 'Halloween'

Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'Halloween/magical'

Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog - 'anything goes/Halloween'

Creatalicious Challenge - 'halloween'

Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Card - Snow Ball

Today it's my turn to share a card on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog.

I've made a card using the very cute 'Snow Ball' stamp which you can find here on the Crafty Sentiments Designs website.  I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used papers from Lili of the Valley layered with kraft and white paper for my background.

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'all wrapped up'

I Love Promarkers Challenge - 'masculine'

New CRAFT Challenge - Sketch

A new challenge started yesterday on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this week we've got a sketch for you:

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sunsational Stamps called 'Reindeer' - you can find him here on their website.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenge;

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge - Favourite Colour Combination or Lots of Layers

A new challenge has started today on the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge Blog and this time we have two themes for you to choose from - either 'lots of layers' or 'your favourite Christmas colour combination'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi from Sparkle n Sprinkle - their website is here.

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

Winter Wonderland - 'pick up a penguin'

Crafty Gal's Corner Challenge - 'things with wings'

New Pattie's Creations Challenge - Fall or Halloween

A new challenge has started today on the Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'fall or halloween'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card, I've used a digi stamp called 'Spooky Cat on Fence' - you can find it here in Pattie's Etsy shop.  I die cut a mask to cover the moon and then used Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink over the image, leaving the moon white.  I then layered the image with black and white paper and finished it with a sentiment and some black gems.

New 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Optional Theme of Card for a Child

The beginning of the month means a new monthly challenge on the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up and this month our optional theme is 'a card for a child'.  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

Anyone who links up two Christmas cards with an 'anything goes' theme during the challenge will receive a specially designed Christmas digital paper.

If you link up a card following this month's optional theme, you will also have the chance to win a prize from this month's guest sponsor the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Imagine That Digis by Kris called 'Snowing Cupcakes' - you can find it here on the Imagine That website.

The paper I've used is from a special paper kit created by Lisa for this challenge:

The digi paper on offer to everyone who links up at least two cards during the month will come from this kit and there's a chance to influence which paper it will be by voting in the poll at the top right hand corner of the website page.

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

Creative Knockouts - 'lots of layers'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

New A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started yesterday over at A Bit More Time to Craft and, as always, it's an anything goes challenge.  You can find all the details about the challenge and see lots of inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the new outline stickers from Little Claire - this one is called 'Two Scotties' and you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  The sentiment is from the same sheet.

This is another of the cards that I designed for my Little Claire class last weekend.

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

Creative Knockouts - 'lots of layers'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Imagine That Digis by Kris - October Digi of the Month Challenge

The start of a new month means another great Digi of the Month from Kris and this month we've got the very cute 'Mistletoe Kitty':

If you joined in with the Digi of the Month Challenge in September, you will have received 'Mistletoe Kitty' from Kris already but if not, it's available here on the Imagine That website.

I've used the main image plus one of the sentiments on my card.  I've also used two patterned papers plus a strip of washi tape across the middle of the card.

We have some more gorgeous Christmas new releases coming soon so make sure you keep checking back to see lots of inspiration.

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

4 Crafty Chicks - 'washi tape'

Aud Sentiments Designs Challenge - 'let's get ready for Christmas'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Masculine

We've got a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and our theme this week is 'masculine'.  For all the details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

I'm sharing a card that I designed for my Little Claire class earlier in the year - it's a telescope card and is joined by brads so it folds into a single square shape.  The stamp set I used to make the card is called 'Made for Men' from Little Claire and you can find it here on their website.

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

Creative Card Crew - 'masculine'

I Love Promarkers - 'masculine'

Creative Moments - 'autumn colours'

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Your Favourite Colour

It's time for our first challenge on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog!!

We've got some great challenges lined up for you over the coming weeks and I'm really pleased to part of the Design Team.

For this first challenge, we're asking you to make something using your 'favourite colour'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing one of the cards I designed for my Little Claire class last Saturday.  My class was called 'Anything But Square' and for this particular card we used one of the great pop up box cards sold by Little Claire here.  The stamp we used is called 'And So to Bed' - you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  The sentiment stamps is part of the 'To Lovely You' Dinkie set which is available here.

My favourite colour is of course pink combined with kraft.

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

The Crafty Addicts - 'spots or stripes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Hanna and Friends - 'special card form'

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Distress It

We've got a new challenge today on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge Blog and this time we're asking you to 'distress it'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this month are:

Fantastic Ribbons

and

I'm not a big fan of using distressing on my cards - it never seems to work out quite right when I do it!  So for this card I've simply gone for torn edges on my paper layers and used a topper from an old Kanban sheet.

New Julia Spiri Challenge - Add Some Bling

A new challenge has started this morning on the Julia Spiri Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'add some bling'.  You can find all the details about the challenge as well as lots of inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

There are some great prizes on offer plus a GDT spot for one of our future challenges!

For my card, I've used a digi called 'Little Sailor' which you can find here in Julia's Etsy shop.  I've gone for a nautical colour scheme with lots of gingham and my 'bling' is the red gems I've added to finish the card

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

Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'

Creative Ladybirds Creations - 'anything goes'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

My Whimsical Little World - 'anything goes'

New Sisters of Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Sisters of Craft Challenge Blog and, as always, our theme is 'anything goes'.  For more details and to see lots of inspiration from the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Julia Spiri called 'Girl and Guilty Kitten' - you can find it here in Julia's Etsy shop.

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

Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'

Creative Ladybirds Creations - 'anything goes'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

Doodle Pantry - 'anything digital goes'

Pink and Main Challenge - 'birthday'

Fan Tastic Tuesday - 'anything goes/pets'

New Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes

It's the beginning of a new month which means a new 'anything Christmas goes' challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra.  You can find all the details plus lots of inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for the challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Bugaboo called 'Christmas Brat Boy Stocking' - you can find him here on the Bugaboo website.  The paper I've used is from a magazine cover pad.