New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog 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 the wonderful:

 For my card I've used a digi from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called 'Morris Minor Traveller' - you can find it here on their website.  

I've coloured the image with Promarkers using a photo from the internet to get the right colouring on the back of the car.  I used part of a page from an old atlas as my backing paper and a peel off sentiment and some gems to finish the card.

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

Naughty or Nice Challenge - 'on the move'
Let's Craft and Create - 'hey dude'
The Male Room - 'maps/coordinates'
I Love Promakers - 'one for the boys'

New From All Dressed Up Stamps - Little Squeak

Today I'm sharing some inspiration using one of this month's new releases from All Dressed Up Stamps.

This is 'Little Squeak' and you can find him here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the digi with Promarkers and layered up papers from Craft Creations.  The card blank is an old one from Craftwork Cards.

Head over to the Facebook group here to see some inspiration using the other new releases for August.

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

Artistic Inspirations - 'anything goes'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenges - 'animal kingdom'
Crafting By Designs - 'anything goes'
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'
Crafty Animals Challenge - 'anything goes'
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'no sentiment on front of card'

New Daisy Chain Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge started on Saturday on the Daisy Chain Challenge Blog - this month we've got an 'anything goes' challenge.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Dinkies Umbrella Daschund' - you can find it here on their website.

I've used paper from Craft Creations - I paper pieced the umbrella to match the backing paper.

New Imagine That Creative Playground Link Up for August

Today I'm sharing some inspiration for the August Link Up Challenge on the Imagine That Creative Playground Blog.  All the details about the link up are here on the blog.

Our theme is 'anything goes' and you can post anything crafty to be in with the chance of winning a $10 voucher for the store.

If you link up a creation using an Imagine That digi stamp as your focus, you will receive this month's free featured set:

For my DT inspiration I've used the very cute ' Dachsund Christmas' digi - you can find it here on the store website.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.  The sentiment comes with the main image.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'animals'
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Craft Rocket Challenges - 'animal kingdom'
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'anything goes'
Crafty Animals Challenge - 'anything goes'
Emerald City Crafts Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Pattie's Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog and this month it's an 'anything goes' theme.  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 'Mom and Baby Polar Bear' - you can find it here in Pattie's Etsy shop.

I added a bit of colour to the digi stamp with Promarkers and layered the image with papers from Craft Creations.  I finished the card with some gems, Card Candi and a die cut snowflake.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Pretty Pastels

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and this time our theme is 'pretty pastels' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a card designed for my last Little Claire Designs class.  It's not easy to see from the photo but there is a circle cut away from the front of the card and the stamped image is underneath and card front which is raised up with foam pads.  

The stamp is called 'Dinkies Hedgehog Dandelion' and you can find it here on the Little Claire Designs website.  The papers and pearls are from Craft Creations.

New 12 Months of Christmas Challenge - Traditional Christmas Colours

It's time for the August Link Up Challenge on the 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'traditional Christmas colours'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a clip art set from NS Designs called 'Joyful Christmas' which you can find here.  I've also used a digi paper designed by Lisa from the 'Christmas Confectionary' set.

New All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Challenge - Girlz Rule

There's a new challenge today in the All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Challenge and this month our theme is 'girlz rule'.  You can find all the details here in Facebook Group.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps called 'Springtime' - you can find her here in the Etsy shop.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp from Little Claire Designs.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations Craft Sensations and I finished the card with some pink pearls.

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

Dream Valley Challenges - 'anything goes'

OLLCB - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'

New A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means a new challenge on the A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog - we always have an 'anything goes' theme and you can find more details here on the challenge blog.

Lozzy who runs the blog produces a fantastic range of digi papers and if you're lucky enough to win a prize on the challenge you will get to pick your prize from the papers section on the challenge blog.

This month I've used a paper from Lozzy's 'Christmas' digi paper pack:

The digi stamp I've used is called 'Ice Bear' and is available here from Craftin' Desert Divas.  I was lucky enough to win a voucher for their store in the recent Coffee Lovers' Blog Hop and this is one of the digis I chose.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a sentiment from Little Claire Designs and some red gems.

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

Love to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Tiny Fingers and Toes

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challege Blog and this time our theme is 'tiny fingers and toes' - we want to see your baby cards. All the details are here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a digi from SheepSki Designs called 'Baby Feet' - you can find it here in the Etsy shop.  I coloured the image using Promarkers.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.  The backing card I've used is from Limetree Crafts.

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

Love to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'
I Love Promarkers - 'one for the boys'

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Festive Sentiment

A new challenge has started today on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge and this month our theme is 'festive sentiment' - we want to see your festive sentiment as the main focus of your card.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the stamps from a Do Crafts set I picked up cheap at The Works earlier this year.  I added a bit of colour to the letters with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.

I cut a die cut snowflake in half and attached one piece to edge side of the sentiment panel.

New Crafty Designs Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

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

The prizes on offer are:

 

This week the Design Team are showcasing a brand new digi stamp called 'Christmas Melodies' - isn't it cute? And of course, because it's a digi stamp it can be re-sized as you want before you use it.  

I coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and used paper from my stash, punched snowflakes, gems and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

New Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Happy Anything

There's a new challenge today on the Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog and this month our theme is 'happy anything' - plenty of scope for everyone!  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the stamps from the Little Claire Designs Christmas Stamp Box - you can find it here on their website.

I used a die from Elizabeth Crafts and stitched through the pierced holes using red cotton.  I also stamped the image a second time tand decoupaged the candle and the flame.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

New Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes

Our new challenge for August has started today on Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - it's 'anything goes' as long as you used patterned paper on your creation.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

 

For my card I've used one of the stamps from the Little Claire Designs Christmas Stamp Box - you can find it here on their website.

I stamped and coloured the image and then put some Glitter Film (available here) over the top before die cutting the image.

The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means another new challenge on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - you can make whatever you want for the challenge as long as it's Christmas related.  All the details are on the challenge blog here.

Our sponsor, as always, is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Bugaboo Stamps - it's part of a very cute mini set called 'Winter Bears' and you can find it here on their website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and the papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge 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 this month is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Paper Nest Dolls called 'Emma With Snowflake Banner' - you can find her here on the website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from Craft Creations.  To finish the card I've added Card Candi, gems and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

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

Dream Valley Challenges - 'anything goes'
OLLCB - 'anything goes'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - 'anything goes'

Art by Barb - July Progressive Colouring Challenge

I've been taking part in the Art by Barb Progressive Colouring Challenge for a few months now and here is my entry for the July challenge.

This months very cute digi is called 'Ahoy There (Boy)' and I've coloured it with Promarkers.

The papers and die cut sentiment I've used were part of a giveaway a couple of months back from Quick Cards magazine and I've just added some red and white card and some gems and Card Candi to finish the card.

All the details about the Progressive Challenge can be found here in the Art by Barb Facebook Group.

Sunsational Stamps Inspiration Post - One Too Many Cookies!

Today it's my turn to share some inspiration on the Sunsational Stamps Blog and for my last post in July I've made a card with the fun 'One Too Many Cookies' digi stamp:

You can find it here on the website.

I printed the image twice and from one of the prints cut out the caption bubble and Santa's legs and feet.  I also added some clear glitter glue to the snow on top of the chimney.

Here's a view of the card from the side:

I've also used papers from Craft Creations and some red gems to finish my card.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Catz Challenge - 'anything goes'

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie

New Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

This week's new Through the Craft Room Door Challenge started on Tuesday and the theme, as always, is 'anything goes'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Kenny K Stamps called 'Cosy Cocoa' - you can find it here on their website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

New from All Dressed Up - Day Dreaming

This is my DT inspiration card for All Dressed Up Stamps using another of this month's new release images.

This time I've used 'Day Dreaming' which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used a sentiment stamp from a Woodware stamp set.  The paper I've used is from Stampin' Up.

Head over to our Facebook Group here for lots more inspiration!

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

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Gals Corner - 'anything goes'
Creative Moments - 'anything goes'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Christmas in July

A new challenge started on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog on Saturday and our theme this time is 'Christmas in July' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prize from Pink Gem Designs  is

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

of the winners choice..

For my card I've used one of the newest digi stamps from Pink Gem Designs called 'Skiing Ella' - you can find her here on the website.  I've also used one of the sentiments from the 'Christmas Circle Sentiments Set 1' which you can find here.

I've used papers and pearls from Craft Creations and some white Card Candi.

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

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything Christmas goes' 

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'

 Crafty Cardmakers - 'lots of layers'

New Winter Wonderland Challenge - Use a Digi Image

A new challenge started on Friday last week on the Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog and this time we're asking you to 'use a digi image' - nice and simple!   You can find more details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for the challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from All Dressed Up called 'Christmas Deer' - you can find it here in the All Dressed Up Etsy Shop.

I've used papers and gems from Craft Creations and coloured my image with Promarkers.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafting by Designs - 'get ready for Christmas'

New Alphabet Challenge Blog - J is for Joke

Our theme for last Friday's new Alphabet Challenge is 'J is for joke' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The first thing I thought of for this challenge was Bugaboo Stamps as I love their humorous digis!  I recently won a voucher for their site as a challenge prize so I went for a look round and found this one!  It's called 'Stella Work Digi Stamp' and you can find it here on the Bugaboo Stamps website.

I printed the image fairly large and coloured it with Promarkers.  I kept the layout very simple with some papers from Craft Creations and some of my Poundland gems.

New SheepSki Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes With a SheepSki Designs Image

A new 'anything goes' challenge started on Thursday last week on the SheepSki Facebook Group page - the only proviso is that you have to use an image from SheepSki Designs.

You can find the Facebook Group here.

For my inspiration card I've used a digi stamp from SheepSki Designs called 'Snow Happy' - you can find it here in the Etsy Shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added some pale grey shading round the image to try and give the impression of snow and ice.

I added a sentiment using a stamp from Little Claire Designs, some punched snowflakes with pearls and card and paper from Craft Creations.

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

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything Christmas goes' 

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafting by Designs - 'get ready for Christmas'

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Christmas or Winter

A bit more catching up with my blog posts today ...... this one is for the current challenge on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge where our theme is 'Christmas or Winter'.  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing another of the cards I designed for the current Little Claire Designs Stamp Box which you can find here on their website.

This one was stamped and coloured with Promarkers and I used some Glitter Film over the background paper - the sparkle doesn't show up too well in the photo but you can see it a bit.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Creative Knockouts - 'tag time'

Digital Delights Inspiration Post - Ornament Owl

It's time for Team Two to share some inspiration today on the Digital Delights Blog and I've made another Christmas card!

For this card I've used the very cute 'Ornament Owl' digi stamp which you can find here on the Digital Delights website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then used papers from Craft Creations and Stampin' Up and also some Card Candi and gems to finish the card.

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

Christmas With the Cuties - 'favourite Christmas digi'
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and this week we've got an 'anything goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

I've made a very CAS card this week using a digi from Bugaboo Stamps called 'Dollar Flower 01'.  You can find it here on their website.

I've used some paper from my stash, coloured the image with Promarkers and added some green gems to finish the card.

GDT Card for New Hanna and Friends Challenge - Sketch

I had some problems posting to my blog last week and earlier this week so I've got lots of posts to catch up on today and tomorrow!

This is my GDT card for the challenge on the Hanna and Friends Challenge which started last Thursday.  We're giving you a sketch to follow:

All the details about the challenge can be found here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of the stamps from the latest Little Claire Designs Stamp Box which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and added some paper from Craft Creations, punched snowflakes and gems.

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Today I'm also announcing the winner from my blog for the Birthday Blog Party which took place a couple of weeks back.

And the lucky person is:

Daniella

Please e-mail hanna-and-friends@gmx.de to claim your prize!

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

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything Christmas goes' 
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'

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.  All the details are here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from the Bugaboo set 'Winter Bears' which you can find here on their website.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.

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

The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'pattern paper'

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

 Crafty Gals Corner - 'Christmas in July'
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
As You Like It Challenge - 'pearls or gems' (gems on Christmas projects for sparkle)

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Use Patterned Paper

There's a new challenge today on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge and this week we're asking you to 'use patterned paper'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this week is:

For my card, I've used a digi stamp from Lia Stampz called 'Little Ana' which you can find here in the Lia Stampz Etsy store.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and Trimcraft.  The sentiment and Card Candi are from Craftwork Cards and I've also added some paper flowers to finish the card.

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

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Cardmakers - 'lots of layers'
Creative Knockouts - 'birthday wishes'

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Christmas in July

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

For my card I've used the '3 Santas' outline sticker sheet which is available here on the Little Claire Designs website.  It's also part of the July Bargain Bundle of outline stickers which you can find here.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and layered it on to some green paper and then some red gingham paper.

The base card is available from Little Claire Designs here.

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

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Clean and Simple or Fussy and Fancy

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Sentiments Designs website and this week our theme is 'clean and simple or fussy and fancy'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

The prizes on offer this week are:

I've gone for 'clean and simple' for my card.  I've used a stamp called 'Dayna - Birthdays' which you can find here on the website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used a dry embossed background.

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

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - 'anything goes'
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie
Crafty Animals Challenge - 'anything goes'