New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Colours of Spring

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional twist of 'colours of spring'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this week is:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Lacy Sunshine coloured with Promarkers. 

The paper I used is from an old magazine giveaway pad and the sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

New Pattie's Creations Challenge - Rabbits and/or Ducks

This month on the Pattie's Creations Challenge we want to see 'rabbits and/or ducks' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Momma Duck and Babies' which you can find here in Pattie's Etsy shop.

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

The paper I've used is from Trimcraft.

GDT Card for 4 Crafty Chicks - Flowers

Today I'm very excited to be joining the girls at 4 Crafty Chicks as a Guest Designer for April:

Today's challenge is hosted by Leanne and the theme is 'flowers'.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Twinkle Lane Designs called 'Single Poppy' which you can find here in their Etsy shop.  I coloured the image with Promarkers.  The sentiment comes with the main image.

The backing paper I've used is from the 'Poppies' digi paper pack also from Twinkle Lane Designs which is here in their Etsy shop.

I've layered the card with papers from Craft Creations and finished it with some red gems.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday website and this week it's an 'anything goes' challenge.  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 Whimsy Stamps called 'Valerie's Spring Rain' - you can find it here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from a Pebbles paper pad and a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

New LeAnn's World 101 Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for our first challenge on the Le Ann's World 101 Challenge Blog!

The challenges are always 'anything goes' and you can find all the details plus lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

The winner will receive two images of their choice and will be asked to be a guest designer in our next challene plus there will be a chosen top 3.

For my DT card I've used a digi stamp called 'Biker Chic' - you can find her here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and Dovecraft.  The sentiment I've used is from Stampin' Up.

New 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Anything Goes/Feline Festive

Our new challenge has started today on the 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Blog - it's 'anything Christmas goes' and this month's optional theme is 'feline festive'.  All the details and lots of inspiration can be found here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this month is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi from Ike's Art called 'Xmas Kitty Corner' which you can find here in Ike's online shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and added some glitter glue to the cat's hat brim and pom pom.

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps - Kit and Clowder Free Digital Stamp

Would you like to get this gorgeous digital stamp from All Dressed Up completely free?!

Wendy from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps has teamed up with the Facebook group Kit and Clowder to offer everyone 'Sassy' free of charge.

All you have to do is head over to the Kit and Clowder group on Facebook here and follow the instructions there.  You will also need to join the All Dressed Up Facebook group here.

I coloured 'Sassy' with Promarkers and used a stamped sentiment from DigiStamp Boutique and some black gems. The paper I used is from a Poundland paper pad.

New All Dressed Up Digital Stamps Facebook Challenge - Flora or Fauna

There's a new challenge today in the All Dressed Up Digital Stamps Facebook Group and this month our theme is 'flora or fauna'.  You can find the Facebook Group here and all the details plus the album for your cards are in the pinned post at the top of the group.

For my card I've used one of the images you get in the 'Happy 40/50/60th' digi set which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Stampin' Up for my background with some black gems to finish the card.

New Createful Heart Design Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Lace

There's a new challenge today on the Createful Heart Design Challenge Blog and this month it's 'anything goes' with the option to 'use lace'.  You can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

The chosen top 3 from each challenge win an image of their choice from Mary's Etsy shop.

For my card I've used the very pretty 'Bouquet of Red Poppies' which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some papers from Craft Creations.  I used some lace across the middle of my card and finished it with some red gems.

Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog - Midway Post for Bunny Hop Challenge

We've reached the mid-way point in our current Scribbles Designs Challenge - our theme is 'Bunny Hop' and you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For today's card I've used the very cute 'Peek-a-Boo Bunny B' which you can find here.  

I coloured the image with Promarkers and then cut round his paws so it (hopefully!) looks like he's climbing out of the card.

I used papers from Craft Creations and a sentiment stamp from Clear Stamp Boutique.  The heart was punched out and I added some brown gems to finish the card.

New Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Feature a Creature

It was my turn to pick challenge theme this month on the Sparkles Christmas Challenge Blog and I chose 'feature a creature'.  You can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

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

The image was coloured with Promarkers and the sentiment is a peel off sticker.  The papers I've used are from Stampin' Up and Craft Creations.

New 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for a new challengeon the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog - our theme is always 'anything goes' as long as your creation features a critter.  You can find more details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor this month is:

For my card I've used one of the images from the 'Les Beaux Oiseaux Designer Ephemera' collection which you can find here.

I matched the image with some paper from a Prima pad, some lace from my stash and some brown gems to finish the card,

New Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started today on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - as always, it's 'anything goes' and you can find all the details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful:

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Bugaboo called 'Spring Duck 1' - you can find him here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from a K&Co paper pad.  I finished the card with some black gems and a sentiment from Little Claire Designs.

New Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes

The beginning of the month means a new challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - it's always 'anything goes' as long as you use patterned paper on your creation.  You'll find more details and lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a card made with some of the new releases from Imagine That Digistamp.  Kristy has come up with a gorgeous collection of Garden Bears - they are so cute!

They are available in three sets or you can buy the Bundle which includes digi stamps, quick pages for scrapbooking, coloured tags and sentiments!

You can find the Bundle here on the Imagine That Digistamp website.

I used a digi stamp and sentiment from the Bundle.  The image was coloured with Promarkers and I used papers from Craft Creations.

New Gem of a Challenge - Female Birthday With a Sentiment

The theme for today's new challenge on the Pink Gem Challenge Blog is 'female birthday with a sentiment'.  You can find all the details plus lots of inspiration here on the challenge blog.

Our Prize for one 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  

 PINK GEM DESIGNS.

 

For my card I've used 'Angie With Wine' - you can find her here on the Pink Gem website.

 

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used two sentiments from Little Claire Designs. The paper I've used is from a magazine give away pad. 

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Add a Star or Two or More

The optional theme for this week's Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge is to 'add a star or two or more' - if you prefer you can follow the 'anything Christmas goes' theme.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

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

For my card I've used a stamp from Little Claire Designs called 'Little One'.  It is no longer available as a stamp but is still on the website as a digi image here.

I coloured it with Promarkers and added some paper from Craft Creations.

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Use Old Stash

The theme for today's new challenge on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog is 'anything goes' with the option of 'use old stash'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

I've used a digi stamp from Scrap'n'dipity coloured with Promarkers.  My 'old stash' is the paper I've used which is from a very old Die Cuts With a View paper pad and the birthday circle sentiment which is one I've had for a long time from Craftwork Cards.

New Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Buttons and/or Bows

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and this time our theme is 'buttons and/or bows'.  You can find all the details and inspiration here on the challenge blog.

I've used another stamp from the new clear stamp range at Digi Stamp Boutique - this is 'Sending Love' and you can find it here on the website.  The sentiment comes with the image stamp.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and used some paper from Stampin' Up.

The buttons are from a Docrafts  pack which came free with a magazine a whileb back.

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Add a Quote

This week on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog we'd like you to 'use a quote' on your creation.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsor for this challenge blog is:

For my card I've used a Visible Image stamp - I bought this one a while ago because I just love the quote.  I decided to simply stamp it and then use it with some paper from Stampin' Up.

New Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

There's a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - as always, it's an 'anything goes' challenge blog.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

Our sponsors for this week's challenge are:

and

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called 'Recuperating Rita' - you can find her here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers, added a sentiment stamp Uniko and finished the card with some Card Candi and gems.

Down the Chimney - Inspiration Post for Sunsational Stamps

Today it's my turn to share some inspiration over on the Sunsational Stamps Blog - you can find my post here. 

I used a digi stamp called 'Down the Chimney' which you can find here on the Sunsational Stamps website.

I coloured the image using Promarkers and then used papers from Stampin' Up and some Card Candi to finish my card.  The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

https://sunsationalstamps.com/shop/digital-stamps/down-the-chimney/

New Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge - Superheroes

There's a new challenge today on the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog and this time we want to see 'superheroes'.  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 'Spider Hero Andy' - you can find him here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used paper from an old DCWV pad.

The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

New My Time to Craft Challenge - Sketch

There's a new challenge today on the My Time to Craft Challenge and this time we've got a sketch for you to follow:

You can find more details and inspiration on the challenge blog here.

For my card I used a stamp set called 'Christmas Cuties' from Hunkydory's For the Love of Stamps Range.

The stamped images were coloured with Promarkers and I used papers from Craft Creations and Stampin' Up.

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

Through the Craft Room Door -'anything goes'

Penny Black and More Challenge - 'feature a creature'

The Merry Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

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

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

New Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes/Inspired by a Christmas Song or Carol

There's a new challenge today on Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge and this week it's anything Christmas goes with the optional theme of 'inspired by a Christmas song or carol'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

My inspiration is (of course!) 'We Three Kings of Orient Are'.  I've used a stamp set from Stampin' Up and papers from Craft Creations.

I've added some gems and punched paper dots to finish the card.

New Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes/Easter

There's a new challenge today on the Crafty Catz Challenge Blog and this week it's 'anything goes' with the optional twist of Easter.  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 Sasayaki Glitter called 'Party Chooks' which you can find here in their Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations.  The sentiment is a stamp from Clear Stamp Boutique.

I'm going to enter my card in the May GDT call at Sasayaki Glitter here and also the following challenges:

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie

The Paper Shelter Challenge - 'Easter time'

I Love Promarkers - 'things that fly'

Moving Along With the Times - 'Easter'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'spring or Easter'

New from All Dressed Up Stamps - Easter Tea Party

It's time for some more inspiration from the All Dressed Up Stamps Facebook Team using this month's wonderful new release images.

We're showcasing our cards on the All Dressed Up Facebook group which you can find here.

I've made my card using the very pretty 'Easter Tea Party' digi stamp which you can find here in the Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations together with a sentiment stamp from ClearStamp Boutique.

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

Aud Sentiments Challenge -'bingo + sentiment' (patterned paper, digi and favourite colour - blue)
Dies R Us Challenge - 'frame it'
The Creative Crafters - 'anything goes'
Let's Craft and Create - 'anything goes/Easter'
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - 'anything goes'

LeAnn's World 101 - Progressive Challenge 1

Today I'm sharing my DT card for LeAnn's World 101 first progressive challenge.

The progressive challenge is happening in the Facebook Group which is here and if you head over to the group, you'll find all the details in the announcement post at the top of the group page.

For this first challenge, we're working with a digi called 'Bunny Play' which you can find here in the Etsy shop - the digi is currently half price.

I've coloured the digi with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creations and a sentiment stamp from Clear Stamp Boutique.

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

Creates and Makes Challenge - 'anything goes'

Classic DT Open Challenge - 'anything goes'

A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'

Crafting With an Attitude - 'anything goes'
Unicorn Challenge Blog - 'make it girly'

New Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Easter

There's a new challenge today on the Cute Card Thursday challenge blog and this week our theme is 'Easter'.  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 stamp from Kinda Cute called 'Easter Bird' - you can find it here on the website.

I've coloured the digi stamp with Promarkers and then added paper from Craft Creations, some Card Candi from Craftwork Cards and a stamped sentiment from Clearstamp Boutique.

New Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

We've got a new challenge today on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and as always, 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 Digistamps 4 Joy called 'Summer Ice Cream' which you can find here on their website.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from Echo Park and a sentiment stamp from ClearStamp Boutique.

New Fab'n'Funky Challenge - Christmas

It's time for our monthly Christmas Challenge on the Fab'n'Funky Challenge Blog - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

We don't have a sponsor for this challenge so it's just for fun but there will still be a top 3.

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

I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and used papers from Stampin' Up together with some gingham ribbon from my stash.

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

The Merry Christmas Challenge -'anything goes'
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'

New SheepSki Designs Challenge - Anything Goes/Spring Things

We've got a new challenge today in the SheepSki Designs Digital Stamps Facebook Group - it's 'anything goes' using a SheepSki Designs image with the optional twist of 'spring things'.  Have a look here to find all the details in the Facebook group.

For my card I've used a digi Stamp from SheepSki Designs called 'Humphrey' - you can find him here in Andrea's Etsy shop.

I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from a Pebbles

 paper pad.   The sentiment is a stamp from Little Claire Designs.

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

Creates and Makes Challenge - 'anything goes' 

Classic DT Open Challenge - 'anything goes'

A Perfect Time to Craft - 'anything goes'

Crafting With an Attitude - 'anything goes'

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Path of Positivity - Shades of Yellow Challenge Reminder

This month on the Path of Positivity Challenge we're asking you to share your creations using 'shades of yellow'.  Take a look here on the challenge blog for more details of what we're looking for.

Our sponsors for this month are:

and

I shared a card using a digi stamp from Imagine That Digistamp earlier in the month so today I'm shairng a card using a product from Limited Runs Stamps.

I've used 'Little Chicken With Heart' which is in the birds section here.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and used some paper from my stash.