New from Imagine That - Paula's Penguin Costume

This is the second of the cards I've made using the brand new Christmas release digis from Imagine That Digis by Kris - this set is called 'Paula's Penguin Costume' and this is what you get in the set:

You can find it here on the website.

Plus there's a special offer on for the next couple of days:

You can see more inspiration using the set here on the Creative Playground blog.

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

Sunny Day Crafting - 'anything goes'
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'
Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafting With An Attitude - 'anything goes'

New from Imagine That Digis - Lil Drummer Boy

The very talented Kris who runs Imagine That Digis has come up with some wonderful new Christmas designs which were released yesterday.  I have cards to share using two of the new releases and the first of these is the very cute 'Lil Drummer Boy'.

Here's what you get in the set:

and you can find it here on the website.

There is also a special offer available for the next couple of days:



You can find some more inspiration using the set here on the Creative Playground blog.

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

Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'
Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'
Double D Challenges - 'plaid'
The Crazy Challenge - 'use the colour red' 

New Jennifer Nilsson Art Challenge - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Today sees the start of our first Jennifer Nilsson Art Challenge!  Our theme for this first challenge is 'it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas' - all the details are here on the challenge blog.

The prize on offer for the winner is:

 

 *Guest DT position for Nov
*20% off discount code good on ALL Jennifer Nilsson Art digital products

*2 FREE digtial stamps to create with 

*Pick the next Challenge theme AND winner of the Challenge

For my card I've used the first of the digi stamp designed by Jenn from the new 'Nativity Collection'.  This one is called 'Holy Family' and can be found here in Jenn's Etsy shop.

There are more digis in the series to follow - keep an eye out for them here on my blog over the next week!

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

Christmas Card Challenge - 'anything goes'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute/anything Christmas goes'
Glitter'n'Sparkle Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Art by Miran Challenge - 'anything goes'

Imagine That Digis Challenge Reminder - Fall Impressions

It's time for our mid-challenge reminder over at the Imagine That Creative Playground - our theme this month is 'fall impressions'.  That means we want to see autumn themed creations with some embossing.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

Winners receive Gift Vouchers to the store, Imagine That Digistamp.

For my card I've used the 'Autumn' digi stamp which you can find here on the website.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations and I've also used an embossing folder from Crafts Too.

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

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - embossing
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'
Moving Along With The Times - 'trees and/or leaves'
Sunny Day Crafting - 'anything goes'  
Pinspirational Challenge 
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'autumn colours'
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie 

New Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge - Let's Go Floral

A new challenge started yesterday on the Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'let's go floral'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a card I designed for one of my LC Designed classes.  I used a piece of the Mini Splodge Paper which you can find here on their website.  The stamp I used is the 'Dinkies Boxed Dandelion' which you can find here.

I finished the card with some black gems and a sentiment from LC Designs which you can find here.

New Sparkles Challenge - I've Put a Spell on You

A new challenge started yesterday on the Sparkles Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'I've put a spell on you' - perfect for this time of year!

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

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

The paper I've used is from LC Designs and I've used some black gems and Card Candi to finish the card.

Christmas Cards All Year Round Challenge Reminder - Use Some Orange

It's time for our mid-challenge reminder on the Christmas Cards All Year Round Challenge.  This month we're asking you to 'use some orange' - you can use a little or a lot, the choice is yours!

All the details about the challenge are here in the original October post and the mid-challenge inspiration is here.

The first prize on offer this month is 3 digis from:

and this is the second prize on offer:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Fresh Brewed Designs and paper and a sentiment from LC Designs.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'cute/anything Christmas goes' Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - 'seeing spots and/or stripes'

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Mid-Month Reminder

It's time for our mid-month challenge reminder on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - our challenge is always 'anything goes' as long as it's Christmas or winter related.

The original challenge post for this month with all the details is here and you can find all the mid-month inspiration here.

For my card I've used a stamp from LC Designs called 'Dinkies Nativity' - you can find it here on their website.  The sentiment stamp is also from LC Designs here.  The paper I've used is from Dovecraft.

Julia Spiri - Kit and Clowder Freebie

Would you like to get this beautiful digi stamp from Julia Spiri free?

Julia is giving away this digi free until 21 October plus a 50% discount on purchases from her Etsy shop!!

To find out how to get these two great offers, head over to the Kit and Clowder website here:

http://www.kitandclowder.com/freebie-julia

You can also find lots of inspiration using the free digi here on the Julia Spiri blog.

For my card I've used Promarkers to colour my digi plus a Spellbinders die to cut it out.  The background paper I've used is actually a Christmas design from a magazine freebie pad but I thought it suited the image really well!

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

Art by Miran Challenge - 'anything goes'
Sunny Day Crafting - 'anything goes'  

New Alphabet Challenge Blog - Q is for Quick and Simple

A new challenge started yesterday on the Alphabet Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'Q is for quick and simple'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

My card is one I was asked to make recently for someone taking semi-retirement from their job.

I've used 'Derek Dunderton' from Dr Digi's House of Stamps - you can find him here on Dr Digi's website.  I coloured the digi with Promarkers

The sentiment is computer generated and I've layered the card with some black and kraft card.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Use At Least One Die

A new challenge started on Thursday on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge Blog and this time we want you to 'use at least one die'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

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.

The paper I've used is from a Lili of the Valley paper pad.

I've used two dies on my card - a stitched circle die from Memory Box and a scalloped circle die from Spellbinders.

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

Through the Purple Haze - 'birthday'
Creative Moments - 'anything goes'
Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Recipe

A new challenge started on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and this week we've got a recipe challenge for you:

3 brads/gems, 2 papers, 1 ribbon/washi

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

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up called 'On My Farm' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.  The papers I've used are from Dovecraft and I've added ribbon and gems to follow the recipe.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog on Wednesday and this week we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our wonderful sponsors this week are:

 and

For my card I've used a digi from Bugaboo called 'Floral Doodles 1' - you can find it here on their website.  I kept my card very simple with some black and grey paper and a sentiment from Uniko.

New from Digital Delights - Christmas Mail Susie Set

Today I'm sharing a card made using one of this month's new releases from Digital Delights.  I've used the super cute 'Christmas Mail Susie Set' which you can find here on the website.

All of this month's new releases can be found here.

The paper I've used on my card is from the 'Snowflakes' Digital Paper Pack which you can find here.

Have a look at the blog here and here for lots of inspiration using the new products!

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

Creative Moments - 'anything goes'
Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Shades of Grey or Lots of Sparkle

We've got a new challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog and this week we have a choice of themes on offer - either 'shades of grey' or 'lots of sparkle'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

Aurora Wings

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Aurora Wings called 'Baby Santa in Penguin Hat' - you can find him here in the Aurora Wings Etsy shop.

I've gone for the 'lots of sparkle' part of the challenge.  I used some Sparkle Glitter Sheet from LC Designs - you can find it here on their website.



New Cardz4 Guyz Challege - Time Flies

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

I've used a stamp set called 'Just Hit Play' from Visible Image.  The cassette and the sentiment are in the set - I've just added the 'Happy Birthday' on the cassette label.

New Crafty Sentiments Designs Facebook Challenge

A new challenge has started today on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Facebook group - it's 'anything goes' as long as you use a Crafty Sentiments Designs stamp or digi.

You can find our Facebook group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122009671475602/

Have a look at the pinned post for all the details.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs called 'Princess Mask' - you can find it here on their website.  I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Dovecraft.

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Five of a Kind

It's time for a new challenge on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and this time we're looking for 'five of a kind' on your cards.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for all the details.

Our sponsor this time is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up called 'A Star is Born' - you can find it here in Wendy's Etsy shop.

The paper I've used is from a Lili of the Valley pad and my sentiment is from a Uniko stamp set.

We also have some exciting news to share:

There's a brand new challenge blog called Christmas With the Cuties - click here for details of the DT call and a chance to win some great goodies by becoming a follower too!

New Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge on the Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog today - as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge and you canfind all the details on the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Lacy Sunshine called 'I Do - Love Note Fairy' - you can find her here on the challenge blog.  The sentiment I've used is an old Hero Arts one and the paper is from a First Edition pad.

A Special Gem of a Challenge - Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

We've got a special extra challenge today on A Gem of a Challenge and our theme is 'pink for breast cancer awareness'.  All the details and inspiration from the Design Team can be found here.

Don't forget that our usual fortnightly challenge is still running here - our theme is 'halloween'.

The prize on offer for he lucky winner is:

2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits OR one of each 
(no sets or sentiment sets) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

For my card I've used 'Hula Hoop Chloe' which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  The papers I've used are from a magazine giveaway from Lilli of the Valley.

I've finished my card with some gems and peel off sentiments from Craft Creations.

New Robyn's Fetish Challenge #337 - Nature

There's a new challenge today on the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'nature'.  All the details are on the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

and the prize on offer is a $7 gift certificate to their store here.

For my card I've used a digi from Pickled Potpourri called 'Nature's Greetings' which is here on their website.  The sentiment stamp I've used is from Visible Image.

New Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

A new challenge started on the Creative Craft Cottage Challenge Blog on Friday and this time our theme is 'pink for breast cancer awareness'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

For my card I've used a digi from Crafty Sentiments Designs called 'Beautiful Rose' which you can find on their website here.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Pattie's Challenge - Halloween

A new challenge started yesterday on the Pattie's Creations Challenge and this month our theme is 'halloween or autumn'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Pattie's Creations called 'Pumpkin With Vines' which you can find here in Pattie's shop.

The paper I've used is from LC Designs.

New Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Thursday on the Crafty Girls Creations Challenge and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

This challenge is just for fun so we don't have a sponsor this time.

My card is another of the ones I designed for a demo I did at the stamping club I go to - my theme was 'upcycling' and the background on this card was made using dishwasher salt.

I applied some Distress Ink to white card, sprayed it with water, sprinkled on the salt and then sprayed some more water.

The stamp I've used is from Visible Image.

New Create and Inspire Chalenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Wednesday on the Create and Inspire Challenge and, as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

I've used a digi from SheepSki Designs called 'Freesia Vase' which you can find here in Andrea's Etsy shop.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and kept the design very simple using pink card and some black gems to finish.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Wednesday on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors this week are:

and

 

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up called 'Christmas Post' - you can find it here in their Etsy shop.  I've used some paper from a Dovecraft pad and layered with red paper,adding some gems to finish the card.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Black Magic

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'black magic'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've made a card usingVersamark and white embossing powder on black paper - a reversal to my traditional colour scheme!  The stamps I've used are from various sets by Visible Image.

New Daisy Chain Challenge - Pink

Today sees the first challenge at the brand new Daisy Chain Challenge Blog!

Our theme is 'pink' - check out all the challenge details here.

I've used a digi from Miss Daisy Stamps called 'Flower Pot Bunny' which you can find here and paper from Dovecraft.

New Julia Spiri Challenge - Anything Goes With a Twist - Tic, Tac, Toe

A new challenge has started today on the Julia Spiri Challenge Blog and this time we've got a tic tac toe board for you:

 

 

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

 

The winner will receive 2 images but if the random winner has used a Julia Spiri image you will get 4 images and a possible GDT spot for a future challenge.

 

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Julia Spiri called 'Football' which you can find here in Julia's Etsy shop.  I've used the middle line of the board: red, image, pearls.



New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Nature

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

 

For my card I've used a stamp called 'Whisper a Wish' from LC Designs - you can find it here on their website.

 

I created the background using reverse masking - I've used Tumbled Glass and Tea Dye Distress Inks and then I added a sentiment to finish the card.