New Cutie Pie Challenge - Bunnies or Chicks

We've got a new challenge today on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'bunnies or chicks'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our challenge is sponsored by the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs called 'Easter Chicks' - you can find it here on their website.

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

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

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'animals or birds'
 Kitty Bee Challenge - 'Easter'
Crafty Catz Challenge - 'anything goes/Easter'
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie
Creative Moments - 'anything goes/Easter'

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a Paper Nest Dolls stamp called 'Hugs and Kisses Emma'.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations and a magazine free gift.  The image has been coloured with Promarkers and I finished the card with a heart punch, some pearls and a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.

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

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'stamped image and stamped sentiment'
 Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 'anything goes'
A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'
Love to Craft Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Crafts Beautiful Magazine - Happy Daschunds from Little Claire Designs

I'm very excited to have another of my cards in print - this one is featured in this month's Crafts Beautiful magazine:

I've used the very cute 'Happy Daschunds' stamp set which you can find here on the website.

I used the flower stamp in the set to make a stamped background strip and the whole thing is coloured with Promarkers.  The papers are from Craft Creations.

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

Crafting When We Can - 'animals'
Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 'stamped image and stamped sentiment'
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'animals or birds'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'use a birthday sentiment'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'happy birthday'
Dream Valley Challenge - 'our four legged friends'
Crafty Animals Challenge - 'anything goes'

DT Inspiration for Sunsational Stamps - WIth All My Heart

Today I'm sharing the first of my inspiration cards for Sunsational Stamps!  You can see my post here on the blog.

I've made a card using the very cute 'With All My Heart' digi stamp set - you can find it here on the website:

I picked out one of the digi stamps plus a sentiment and layered up the card using papers from Dovecraft.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Crafty Addicts - 'anything goes/add a sentiment'
 Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

New from All Dressed Up - Happy 40/50/60th

Brand new from All Dressed Up Stamps is this beautiful floral heart digi which covers 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays.  You can find it here in the Etsy shop.

I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations with three pale blue pearls for my card.  I wanted to keep the card very clean and simple because the image is just so beautiful.

If you'd like to see more inspiration using the new digi stamps, have a look on the blog here or in the Facebook group here.

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

Love to Craft Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
The Crafty Addicts - 'anything goes/add a sentiment'
Unicorn Challenge Blog - 'petal power'
A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes/flowers'

New Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge - Easter Cards

There's a new challenge today on the Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge and this time our theme is 'Easter' - you can find more details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a very cute digi stamp from Imagine That Digis by Kris:

You can find the set here on the shops website.

I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and used a sentiment from a Clearly Besotted stamp set.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

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

Crafting When We Can - 'animals'
 If You Give a Crafter a Cookie
Creative Moments - 'anything goes/Easter'
Artistic Inspirations - 'anything goes/Easter'
CCC Digi Creations - 'include an animal'

New Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - Use Die Cuts and/or Punches

There's a new challenge today on the Creative Craft Challenge Blog and this time we're asking you to 'use die cuts and/or punches'.  You can find more details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Delicious Doodles called 'In the Harbour' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then die cut the image using a pierced rectangle die.  The clould are also die cut and I've added some black punched dots.  The sentiment is from a Uniko stamp set.

New Pattie's Creations Challenge - Shades of Purple

There's a new challenge today on Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog and this time we're looking for 'shades of purple' in your image.  Have a look here on the challenge blog for all the details.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pattie's Creations called 'Orchids in Milk Bottle' - you can find it here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then layered the image with some white and purple card.

New Cute CardThursday Challenge - Easter

A new challenge started on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge today and this week our theme is 'Easter'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for the challenge is:

I've used an old Clearly Besotted stamp set for my card - I coloured the little chickwith Promarkersand have used papers from Craft Creations.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week's challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi from Little Blue Button Stamps called 'Miss Lilly With Umbrella' which you can find here on their website.

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

New Daisy Chain Challenge - Spring is in the Air

There's a new challenge today on the Daisy Chain Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'spring is in the air'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs class.

I used a stamp from Little Claire called 'Dinkies Butterfly Cat' - you can find it here on their website.  The image was stamped on to a die cut circle of card and the circle was cut at one side.  The frame was cut using two dies and raised up using foam pads.

The little hearts are from a Martha Stewart border punch.

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Easter or Spring

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'Easter or spring'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

The sentiment is a die from Crafter's Companion and I've used papers from Craft Creations.

New Through the Craftroom Door Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Through the Craftroom Door Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  Take a look here for all the details and to link up your card.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Bug Days Pups' - you can find it here on the Bugabook website.

New Path of Positivity Challenge - The Beauty of Nature

There's a new challenge today on the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'the beauty of nature.  All the details are available here on the challenge blog.

This is what the blog post says about what we're looking for:

"As spring unfurls, we are starting to see the majesty and beauty of our surrounding environment take shape. Whether we live in rural areas or more urban ones, nature exudes its divine beauty in a torrent of textures and colours. There are so many elements in nature that have the ability to delight and tantalize the multitude of our senses: glorious sunrises and sunsets or even the simple artistry of a cloud filled sky; the rich hues of horticulture; enchanting birdsong; and the scent of blossoming flowers and freshly growing grass on the wind are to name but a few.

Do you feel blue on a dreary day? Does the bright sunshine and warmth of a spring day renew and revitalize you? Whether we admit it or not, we are definitely affected by our outdoor environment. That is why this month, in order to have a chance to win the prize for the Most Inspirational Creation, we want to see the beauty of nature reflected in your design work. Whether you choose to draw or colour a landscape; focus on flowers; spotlight animals coming out of hibernation and/or the baby animals to follow; concentrate on the birds returning for spring; or even showcase the thawing world around you as the snow melts and the creeks and streams flow once again, it is totally up to you. Just be sure that your project contains some element of nature in a prominent manner. Whatever direction you take the beauty of nature in, we'd love to part of that journey."  

Our sponsor for the challenge is:

 

• SHOP: http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/
• BLOG: https://sparklensprinkle.net/blogs/new 

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sparkle'n'Sprinkle called 'Lamb & Chicks' which you can find here. 

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.

New Crafty Sentiments Designs Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes

 

A new challenge has started today on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Facebook Group - the theme is always 'anything goes' as long as you use a Crafty Sentiments Designs product.

You can find the challenge album to upload your entries here. 

For my DT card I've used the very cute 'Hedgehog - Hello!' stamp which is here on the website.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used some paper from Craft Essentials.

Sunsational Stamps Design Team

I'm very excited to be joining the new Design Team for Sunsational Stamps!

I've taken part in a couple of their blog hops in the past as a Guest Designer and love their cute stamps and images.

If you want to find out some more about them have a look at the following sites:

store website - http://sunsationalstamps.com/

blog - http://sunsationalstamps.blogspot.co.uk/

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/sunsationalstamps

New 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up - Optional Theme: Ghosts of Christmas Past

A new challenge has just started on the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge - this month's optional theme is the 'ghosts of Christmas past'.  By this we mean that your card needs to have a vintage feel to it.  More information can be found here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

And the Design Team worked with a digi paper set created by Lisa specially for the challenge:

For my card I've used one of the images from the 'Tags: Christmas Joys' collage sheet and the golden brown paper from the Vintage Damask 1 paper pack.

I distressed the edges of the paper layers on my card and added a short sentiment to finish the card.

New Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new 'anything goes' challenge today on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - you can find all the details and see the inspiration from the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

We have two wonderful sponsors for this challenge:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sasayaki Glitter called 'Lucy's Flowers' - you find it here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the digi with Promarkers and used some paper from Craft Creations, lace and pearls to finish the card.

New All Dressed Up Facebook Challenge - Feature a Creature

A new challenge has started today in the All Dressed Up Facebook Group and this month we're asking you to 'feature a creature'.  

You can find Facebook group here and to find the challenge, head to the pinnedpost at the start ofthe group.

I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up called 'Little Patch Puppy' - you can find him here in the Etsy store.

I coloured the digi with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations and Craft Essentials.  I added some faux stitching round the main image and some punched paper dots and gems to finish the card.

New Crafty Calendar Challenge - April Showers and/or Spring

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Calendar Challenge and this time ourtheme is 'April showers and/or spring'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

We have two great sponsors for this challenge:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Miss Daisy Stamps called 'Ari and Toby' - you can find it here on the Miss Daisy website.

I've used paper from Craft Essentials and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Candy Cane

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'candy cane'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used another digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs - this one is called 'Christmas Elf' and you can find the digi here in their Etsy shop.

I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and used some paper from Dovecraft.

The sentiment comes with the digi stamp and I've die cut it with a little circle die.

New Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' theme.  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 a digi stamp from Moonflower called 'Tumbelina' - you can find her here in their Etsy shop.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some papers from Trimcraft.

New Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for a new challenge on the Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog and this month we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs class.  I've used one of their brand new stamp sets which is called 'Up the Garden Path' - you can find it here on their website.

The idea behind the set is that you get a house stamp and then different gardens and paths which all have different sentiments on them.

I've made an easel card using the house stamp, tiny flower motif stamp and one of the sentiment paths.

The card was colouredwith Promarkers and I've used papers from Craft Creations.

New Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge Blog - the theme is always 'anything goes' as long as you use patterned paper.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog. 

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

My card is another of the ones I designed for my recent Little Claire Designs class.  I used the 'Cat in a Box' stamp from Little CLaire Designs which is here on their website.  I stamped the whole stamp twice and then cut it up into individual squares to decorate the card.

The stamping across the top and bottom of the card was done with the sentiment stamp from their 'Sketchy Cat' stamp.

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means a new 'anything Christmas goes' challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor, as always, is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Christmas Ornaments' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and used paperfrom a First Edition paper pad.  The silver paper and the pearls are from Craft Creations.

New Winter Wonderland Challenge - Christmas Animals or Birds

A new challenge started yesterday on the Winter Wonderland Challenge and this time our theme is 'Christmas animals or birds'.  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 a digi stamp from Kitty Bee Designs called 'Hollie Christmas Penguin' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.

I used paper from a pad I bought in The Range and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

GDT Card for Hanna and Friends - Life is Colourful

This is my third GDT card for the Hanna and Friends Challenge and this time the theme of the challenge is 'life is colourful'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The sponsor for the challenge is:

Peppercus Design

 

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my Little Claire Designs class last Saturday.

 

The stamp I used is called 'Dinkies Welly Girl' and you can find her here on the Little Claire website.  The paper is from the Pink and Blue Collection Paper Pack which is here on the website.  The sentiment stamp is here on the website.

The other papers are from Craft Creations.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog - Fairy Nice

A new challenge started on Thursday on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'fairy nice'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've used a digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs called 'Christmas Fairy' - you can find her here on their website.

I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and used paper and gems from Craft Creations.  The sentiment comes with the digi stamp.

I finished the card with some Card Candi and some sparkle pen on her wings.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Warm Colours/Tones

The theme for this week's challenge on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge is 'warm colours/tones' - you can find all the details here on the chalenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

Bugaboo Digi Stamps

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for my Little Claire Designs class last Saturday.  I cut away a section from the front of the card and replaced it with acetate before reattaching the bottom of the card.

I used the 'Wavy Scotties' stamp set which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The paper and gems I've used are from Craft Creations.