GDT Card for My Time to Craft - Oriental

This is my GDT card for today's new challenge on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog.  Our theme this week is 'oriental' and you can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the Design Team here.

For my card I've made a card with an old Kanban kit which I've always love.  There's a sheet of toppers plus this beautiful cherry blossom backing paper.  I've layered it with black paper and added some black ribbon and a small Chinese coin charm.

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

Simply Create Too - 'anything goes'

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Pretty in Pink

Today I'm very excited to be sharing my first card as a DT member for the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog!

A big thank you to the team for asking me to join you and I'm really looking forward to being part of the team.

The theme for today's new challenge is 'pretty in pink' - all the details are here on the challenge blog and you can also see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Daisy Bunting' from Little Claire - you can find her here on the Little Claire website.  I've also used one of the stamps from the 'Sentiment Mix' set which is here.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and then paper pieced the balloon.

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

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge - 'favourite colour combo' (pink and kraft)

Cute Card Thursday - 'perfectly pink'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Top Tip Tuesday - 'favourite colour combo' (pink and kraft)

That Craft Place Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

New Gem of a Challenge - Children's Playtime

There's a new Pink Gem challenge today on the Gem of a Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'children's playtime'.  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.

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

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

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'for the boys'

Creative Corner Challenges - 'kiddy fun'

Winter Wonderland - 'for a child'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'use some red'

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'show me some red'

Scrapper's Delights Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

New Little Claire Challenge - Love

We've got a new challenge today on the Little Claire Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'love'.  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.

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

For my card I've used the 'On Your Wedding Day' stamp from Little Claire which you can find here on their website and also one of the stamps from the 'Sentiments Mix' set which is here.  The background paper I've used is from Kanban and I've also used some clear self adhesive gems to finish the card.

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

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'any occasion other than birthday'

Crafty Gal's Corner - 'anything goes'

I Love Promarkers - 'weddings and anniversaries'

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'all about love'

Penny Black and More Challenge - 'anything goes except a digi'

Creative Moments - 'anything goes/love'

That Craft Place Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Crafty Cardmakers and More Challenge - 'love, love, love'

February Club Stamp from Little Claire - Scottie Dogs

This is the second of my DT cards made with this month's Little Claire club stamp set, the adorable 'Scottie Dogs'.  You can find the set here on the Little Claire website.

To make the background to the card, I've used four sheets of paper from the 'Mini Tartan Paper Pack' which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The papers are two different colours of the tartan.  I also used one of the tartan papers to paper piece the umbrella.  The sentiment I've used is from the 'Scottie Dogs' stamp set.

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

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Crafts 4 Eternity - 'twos' (two papers, two die cuts)

Simply Create Too - 'anything goes'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'all creatures great and small'

Just Inspirational Challenges - 'any animal'

Crafty Gals Corner - 'anything goes'

Sentimental Sundays - 'seeing red'

Imagine That Digis Friday Inspiration

Today I'm sharing a card made with the very cute 'Polar Love' digi stamp set from Imagine That Digis.  You can find the set here on the Imagine That website.

The little bear was originally a polar bear but I've chosen to colour him brown rather than white.  I've die cut the image using an X-Cut heart die and added a peel off greeting and some gems.

For some more inspiration from the Design Team, have a look here on the Imagine That blog.

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

In The Pink Challenge - 'love is in the air'

4 Crafty Chicks - 'valentine'

Give a Crafter a Cookie

Cute Card Thursday - 'perfectly pink'

Crafty Cardmakers - 'love, love, love'

Eureka Stamps - 'all is love'

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'pretty in pink'

February Club Stamp from Little Claire - Scottie Dogs

This is another sample card I've made using this month's club stamp set from Little Claire.  The set is called 'Scottie Dogs' and you can find it here on the Little Claire website.

This is what the set looks like:

As you can see, one of the stamps included in the set is a row of three little Scottie dogs.  I stamped this twice to give me a line of six dogs and made them in to an easel card.  For the stopper I've repeat stamped one of the sentiments included in the set.

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'all creatures great and small'

Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Just Inspirational Challenge - 'any animal'

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

Jo's Scrap Shack - 'shaped cards'

That's Crafty Challenge Blog - 'animal magic'

As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite CAS or fussy' (definitely CAS for me as I like my stamped image to stand out - I've just added some Card Candi to balance the front of the card)

New CRAFT Challenge - Christmas, Traditional Colours

We've got a new challenge today on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this time we're looking for Christmas cards in 'traditional colours'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

and

For more card, I've used a digi stamp from Sweet'n'Sassy called 'Chilly Paulie' - you can find him here on the website.  The papers I've used are from a Bebunny paper pad.

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'all creatures great and small'

Just Inspirational Challenge - 'any animal'

Sentimental Sundays - 'seeing red'

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'c is for colourful'

Buckwells Crafts Valentines Treat Sale!

If you fancy a bit of retail therapy over the next couple of days you'll want to take advantage of the Valentines Treat Sale at Buckwell Crafts.

There's a great range of products on the store website here - there's sure to be something (or more likely several somethings!) that you'll want to buy.

New Penny's Challenge - Embossing

There's a new challenge today on the Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week we want to see 'embossing' - it can be wet or dry embossing.  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:

For my card I've used the main image from a digi stamp set called 'Across the Miles' - you can find it here on their website.  I've used a Darice embossing folder for the card background.

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

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'use some red'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'show me some red'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'birthdays'

Seize the Birthday - 'anything goes'

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Charm Us

There's a new challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'charm us' - we want you to add a charm to your project.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from  Inky Impressions called 'Carolling Lili' which is here on their website.  I die cut the image with a Spellbinders die and added a charm from the Hobby House with some ribbon to the side of the card.

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

Completely Christmas - 'anything goes/add one snowflake'

Winter Wonderland - 'keep it sweet and simple'

Crafty Gals Corner - 'anything goes'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Bunny Zoe's Monthly Challenge - 'for the girls'

New Little Claire Digi Challenge - Love and Romance

We've got another digi stamp challenge today on the Little Claire Blog and this time our theme is 'love and romance'.  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.

The prize on offer for the winner is:

Five digi stamps of the winners' choice!

For my card I've used the very cute 'Digi Kissing Beetles' from Little Claire - you can find the digi here on their website.  I've also used two sizes of the X-Cut heart dies I bought last Saturday at the craft show in Manchester to cut the image and a layer.  The paper is from Craft Creations and I've finished the card with Card Candi and little gems from JGD Crafts.

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

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - 'hearts'

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

Crafting by Designs - 'love is in the air'

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

Tuesday Throwdown - 'love is in the air'

Crafty Cardmakers - 'love'

Come and Get It Challenges - 'love is in the air'

New Sweet 7 Challenge - Puppy Love

We've got a new challenge today on the Sweet 7 Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'puppy love' and yes, I do have two challenge posts today with the same title!!  For all the details of the Sweet 7 Challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for the challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used the very cute 'Puppy Love - Balloon' which you can find here on the Bugaboo website.  The paper I've used is from a magazine giveaway pack and I've added some Card Candi and punched hearts to finish the design.

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

Tuesday Throwdown - 'love is in the air'

Digi Choosday - 'love is in the air'

The Pink Elephant Challenge - 'be my valentine'

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'valentine's cards'

Allsorts Challenge - 'love is all around'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Puppy Love

We've got a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'puppy love'.  As you might have noticed, my other posting today is for another challenge where our theme is also 'puppy love' - that's never happened before!!

For all the details of this challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Puppy Love' from Imagine That Digis - you can find the set here on the Imagine That website.  The sentiment I've used is part of the set and there are other sentiments included too.

For my background I've used a Darice embossing folder with some red and dark brown card.

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

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'show me some red'

Clear It Out Challenge - 'red plus red embellishments' (Card Candi)

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'use some red'

Mema's Crafts - 'red, white plus one other colour (brown)'

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute With Delightful Doilies

We've got a new challenge today on the Cutie Pies Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'delightful doilies'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for the challenge are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Craft Sentiments Designs featuring the very cute Benson Bear.  As well as my doily, I've also used some punched hearts and Card Candi to finish the card.

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

Use Your Stuff Challenge - 'love theme'

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - 'valentine cards'

Allsorts Challenge - 'love is all around'

Crafting Muskateers Challenge - 'cute'

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge - 'with love'

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge - 'valentines/love'

In the Pink Challenge - 'love is in the air'

Crafty Gals' Corner Challenge - 'pinkalicious'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'include a heart'

Inspiration Post for Buckwells Crafty Challenge

Today I'm sharing my first inspiration posted on the Buckwells Crafty Challenge Blog as a member of the Design Team there.

You can find my post here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi from Kenny K called 'Jet Setter' - you can find her here on the Kenny K website.  The sentiment is a computer generated one.

For my background, I've used two of the fabulous digi papers from Buckwells Craft Supplies - there's such a wide choice on the website that you're bound to find what you're looking for!  I've gone for my favourite colour combination of pink and brown and my favourite pattern combination of spots and stripes.

The papers I've used are from the following sets:

It's Stripes

and 

Microdots

Don't forget that Kenny K and Buckwells Craft Supplies are sponsoring our current challenge - all the details can be found here on the challenge blog.

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

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'

Sisters of Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafting by Designs Challenge - 'anything goes'

Incy Wincy Designs - 'use a punch or a die cut' (stitched circle and scalloped circle dies)

Digi Sketch Challenge - 'for the girls'

New Glory of Christmas Challenge - Monochrome

We've got a new challenge today on The Glory of Christmas Challenge and this time our theme is 'monochrome/tone on ton'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire called 'We Three Kings' - you can find it here on the Little Claire website.

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

That Craft Place Blog Challenge - 'anything goes'

Paradise of Stamps - 'monchromatic'

Jo's Scrap Shack - 'shaped cards'

Jingle Belles - 'shape up'

Winter Wonderland - 'keep it sweet and simple'

New from Card Creations Plus - It's All in the Word

This is another of my DT cards using the new 'It's All in the Words' CD from Card Creations Plus.  It's a beautiful CD with lots of gorgeous artwork and words plus the option to play around and create your own designs.

The CD is available here on the Card Creations Plus website.  Have a look round the site while you're there - as well as lots of great CDs, there are different craft products like papers, card, acetate etc.

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

CD Sunday - 'floral frenzy'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

Word Art Wednesday - 'anything goes'

21st Birthday Card

This is a card I made recently for an order.  I was asked to make a 21st birthday card for a football fan so this digi from Pink Gem was perfect.  It's called 'Football Boy' and you can find it here on the Pink Gem website.  The card was for an Everton fan so I've coloured it with Promarkers to match their current strip.  The card is an A4 one - much bigger than I normally make but I was asked for something that lots of people could sign.

The football backing paper is a free download from Pondskipper Crafts here and the circular sentiment is from the lovely Annette's freebie page on her blog here.  She has a wonderful range of things on there and this sentiment was perfect for me because I could re-size it.

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

Your Scrapbook Place - 'anything goes/masculine'

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - 'birthdays'

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

Passion for Promarkers - 'one for the boys'

Through the Purple Haze - 'anything goes'

Seize the Birthday - 'anything goes'

GDT Card for My Time to Craft - Banners or Bunting

There's a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog and this week the theme is 'banners or bunting'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here at the challenge blog.

This is my GDT card for the challenge and I've used 'Sweetheart Marci' from La La Land.  The paper is from Craft Creations and I've added some die cut hearts from Memory Box and a little paper flower.

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

The ABC Challenge - 'c is for cupid'

Card Mania - 'add some red'

Chocolate Coffee and Cards - 'love is in the air'

Kitty Bee Challenge - 'valentines/love'

Red Rubber Inspirationals - 'love is in the air'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'anything goes'

Wags'n'Whiskers Stamps Challenge - 'for someone you love'

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'love is all around'

New Crafty Calendar Challenge - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on the Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog and this month we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this month's challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi from A Random Fan called 'Winter Kiss' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.

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

Crafting by Designs - 'anything goes'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'

Moving Along With the Times - 'pastels'

Digi Sketch Challenge - 'for the girls'

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - 'use some purple'

New Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for our first challenge of the year at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long and we're kicking off with an 'anything goes' theme.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

We are sponsored  by the wonderful:

The prize on offer is seven digis of the winner's choice.

For my card I've used a digi from Bugaboo called 'Peace Love Joy Penguins' - you can find it here on the Bugaboo website.  I've used some paper from Dovecraft and some washi tape across the bottom of my card.

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

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'C is for colourful'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'all things bright and beautiful'

Winter Wonderland - 'keep it sweet and simple'

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Sister Act Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Imagine That Digis Friday Inspiration

Today I'm sharing a card made with one of the new digi sets from Imagine That Digis 'To the Moon and Back'.  You can find the set here on the Imagine That website.

I've used one of the main images with one of the sentiments.  The paper I've used is from an old Die Cut With a View pad.

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

Scrap and Craft Challenge Blog - 'valentine/love'

I Love Promarkers - 'lots of love'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Crafts 4 Eternity - 'with love'
Simply Create Too #2 - 'valentine's day or use hearts'

Chocolate Coffee and Cards - 'love is in the air'
Pattie's Creations Challenge - 'valentine's love'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'valentine or love'

GDT Card for Hanna and Friends - Embossing

This is my GDT card for the new Hanna and Friends challenge which starts today.  The theme is 'embossing' and for all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used this month's Little Claire club stamp set which is called 'Scottie Dogs' - you can find it here on the Little Claire website.  I've also used paper from the new Little Claire Tartan Paper Pack which is here on the website.  I've used a Crafts Too embossing folder for the embossing.

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

4 Crafty Chicks - 'hand coloured image'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'anything goes'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'

Card Mania Challenges - 'add some red'

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 'anything goes'

Penny Black and More Challenge - 'anything goes except a digi'

Stamping Sensations - 'anything goes'

New CRAFT Challenge - Decoupage

There's a new challenge  today on the CRAFT Challenge Blog and this week we'd like to see 'decoupage' on your cards.  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 sponsors this week are:

and

For my card I've used a digi from Sunflower Field called 'Cherry Muffin' which you can find here in their Etsy store.  I decoupaged the top part of the muffin in stages which hopefully you can see on the photo.

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

Moving Along With the Times - 'pastels'

Digi Choosday Challenge - 'in the pink'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'anything goes'

Papertake Weekly - 'anything goes'

New Pennys Challenge - Favourite Card Fold or Technique

We've got a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week we're looking for your 'favourite card fold or technique'.  For all the details about the challenge, have a look here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

and

For my card, I've used an image from Crafty Sentiment Designs using the very cute Benson Bear.   I've also used my favourite card fold which is a circular easel card - I've made this one in to a calendar easel.

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

I Love Promarkers - 'lots of love'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'include a heart'

Bunny Zoe's Monthly Challenge - 'hearts'

Crafty Boots Challenge - 'hearts and valentines'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'valentine's day'

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - 'love is in the air'

Fairytale Challenge Blog - 'something with a heart'

Kitty Bee Designs - 'valentines/love'

The Crazy Challenge - 'love'

New Inky Impressions Challenge - Red and White

We've got a new challenge today on the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and this week we'd like to see 'red and white' cards.  For more details about the challenge and to see the cards from the rest of the Design Team, have a look here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the very sweet 'Marleigha Kisses' which you can find here on the Inky Impressions website.  I've also used a Memory Box hearts die, a punched heart and some pearls to finish my card.

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

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge Blog - 'have a heart'

I Love Promarkers - 'lots of love'

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'owls, hearts and love'

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'include a heart'

Card Mania Challenges - 'add some red'

Crafty Boots Challenge - 'hearts and valentines'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'valentine's day'

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - 'love is in the air'

New from Card Creations Plus - It's All in the Word

Today I'm sharing two more DT cards I made using the new 'It's All in the Word' CD from Card Creations Plus.  The CD was featured on Create and Craft yesterday and is available here on the Card Creations Plus website.

This is a very simple pyramage card showing the beautiful art work, scrolls and the words on the CD.  I've used a frame made from a Spellbinders die and just added some gems to finish the card.

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

Inspiration Destination - 'anything goes'

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge - 'no patterned paper'

Fantastic Tuesday Challenge - 'let's see some purple'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'anything goes'