Saying Hello

I'm away from home and realised that I needed to get this posted today so took the photo on my mobile phone.  Not that happy with the photo but it's the best I can do with the phone.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - March
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-march-2018

I have used a paper from a paper pad by MME.  The image is from Anne's Digital Art.  I added a digital sentiment and some die-cut buttons.

Daffodils

A pretty girlie card this time - and in my favourite colour too.   We have had a couple of days of nice weather so I think that was my inspiration here.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-march-21-2018
CCC Digital - For The Girls
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-90-for-girls.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  the yellow squares are cut from an offcut piece of cardstock (not sure of the source of that one).  The image is from Sheepski Designs and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the water in the jar.  I also used some butterfly embellishments and a pre-made bow.  Matting is yellow cardstock.

Easter

It's not long till Easter now.  I think with it being earlier this year it feels as though it has crept up on me just a little fast.  I'm only just starting to create Easter cards now!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Paper Shelter - Spring or Easter
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-331-easter-time.html
Crafty Gals Corner - Make It Green
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-161-make-it-green.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The foliage on the paper is green but it has photographed more grey (possibly because of the brighter colours in the image!).  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  Matting is green pearlescent cardstock. The digital sentiment is from Create with TLC.  I also added a wooden flower embellishment and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Hi

Several months ago, I bought a die to enable me to create shaped cards when I got bored with square and rectangular ones but haven't had the time to use it until now. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Crafty Sentiments - Shaped Cards
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/shaped-cards-no-squares-or-rectangles.html
Crafty Gals Corner - Make It Green
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-161-make-it-green.html
CRAFT Challenge - Spring
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-460-22nd-of-march-springeaster.html

I die-cut the card stock to create a shaped base card.  The image is from Crafty Sentiments and is coloured with copic markers.  I edged the image with two colours of Distress Ink.  I added an offcut piece of patterned paper and matted it with some pearlescent cardstock.  I also added a button sentiment, some pink pearls and a rose sticker embellishment.

Think Happy and Be Happy

I didn't start off by creating a CAS card - it just evolved that way.  Everything that I added just looked too much.  I must have been in a CAS mood when I created this I think.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Shades of Green
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-20-march-2018
Crafty Gals Corner - Make It Green
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-161-make-it-green.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-372.html

I have used a paper and a tag with sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I added a doily embellishment.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and coloured with copic markers.  I sat the butterfly over the doily.

Away In A Manger

This week's challenge at CHNC is now live and the optional theme for the week is Inspired By A Christmas Carol or Song.  For my card, I took inspiration from the christmas card "Away In A Manger"

I have used a gold paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft along with some offcut pieces from other christmas paper pads.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Cheerful Sketches - March Challenge
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-maart.html
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - March Challenge
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/1st-march-2018-classic-design-team-open.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-372.html

For Fox Sake

I'm running late again this week.  I thought I had actually done the post for the start of this challenge but was mistaken.  Anyhow,  it is the start of the No More Than 3 Colours Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  The sponsors for the challenge are Bugaboo Stamps and Sheepski Designs.

For my card, I used an image and sentiment set from Bugaboo Stamps called For Fox Sake.

I have also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  I added ome mesh ribbon and some pearls. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Animals
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-459-15th-of-march-animals.html

Happy Birthday - Sorry I'm Late

We are midway through the Shades of Yellow Challenge at Path of Positivity.  I'm a little late adding my inspiration card as I worked a 15 hour day yesterday and was a little tired when I got home to remember to do the post!  I've tried scheduling in the past but it never seems to actually work for me.

The Shades Of Yellow Challenge is sponsored by Imagine That! Digis by Kris and Limited Runs.

I have used an image from Imagine That! Digis by Kris called Pierrette.

I have also used a chevron patterned paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a pre-made flower embellishment and used yellow cardstock for matting.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - March Challenge
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/1st-march-2018-classic-design-team-open.html
Imagine That! Digis By Kris - Link Up
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2017/12/customer-link-up-is-back.html

Sunny Days

Sadly it is nearing the end of summer!  However, it inspired me to create a card celebrating the warmer days that we have had.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Paper Shelter - Hot or Cold Colours
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-330-hot-or-cold-colours.html

I have use a paper from a paper pad by Bo Bunny.   The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some fabric tape, a glitter circle and a bright pink pre-made bow.  Matting is yellow cardstock.

Romantic Blooms

This fortnight's Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Lemon Shortbread.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Romantic Blooms.

Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  I have used a digital paper from Michele R Designs for the background.  I also added a pre-made sentiment, button and some corrugated cardstock.

I would like to enter these challenges:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-371.html
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - March Challenge
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/1st-march-2018-classic-design-team-open.html
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-63-anything-goes.html

Merry Christmas

This week's challenge at CHNC has a fun theme of no patterned paper.  I had lots of fun playing with my shaving foam and re-inkers to create a background.

I then embossed the shaving foam background with a snowflake themed embossing folder.  The image and sentiment are both from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added a strip of corrugated paper and some Nuvo Drops.  The die used to cut the image is from Spellbinders.

I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter these challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/stella-says-sketch-challenge-605.html

Hi There

I've gone with a Harry Potter theme here.

I would like to enter these challenges:
The Outlawz Challenge - Fantasy/Stories
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-a-la-mode-challenge-for-week-of-march-10-2018
Catch The Bug - All Creatures Big and Small
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/a-theme-challenge-natures-wonders-all.html
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/stella-says-sketch-challenge-605.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Bo Bunny.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers.  I added a digital sentiment, mesh ribbon and some Nuvo Drops.

Hoppy Easter

We are at the start of a challenge at Scribbles Designs and this month the theme is Bunny Hop.  We want to see your creations featuring a bunny (or more!).

I have used an image from Scribbles Designs called B Bunny Collection.  Colouring of the images is with copic markers.  I also added some button stickers.

I followed this template at Beccy's Place:
Double Side Step Card

Wishing You A Beary Merry Christmas

We are at the midway point of the March challenge at 12 Months Of Christmas.  This month the optional theme is A Beary Sweet Christmas and our sponsor this month is Imagine That Digistamp.

I have used an image from Candy Cane Teddy and sentiment from a set called Beary Merry Christmas.

The papers are from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  I also added a candy cane embellishment and used some offcut pieces of cardstock for matting.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

Hope

I'm last minute again with my make for the progressive challenge at Limited Runs. 

I would like to enter these challenges:
Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge
https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.co.nz/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by ProvoCraft.  The image is from Limited Runs and is coloured with copic markers.  I added a digtal sentiment.

Here And Now

I managed to fit in some cardmaking yesterday and photographed last night.  I'm scrambling this morning though to watermark and post this morning before I go to work for the day.   I am so looking forward to less working hours when it hits May!

I would like to enter these challenges:
Feeling Sketchy - Sketch
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/sketch-188.html


I have used a paper, borders and sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The borders were used for the pennants on the left.  The image is from Fred She Said and is coloured with copic markers.  I wanted a pop of colour against the more neutral background.

Presents Are Great But Love Is Better

What a wonderful quote - and this was from the paper pad that the paper came from!

I would like to enter these challenges:
Star In My Pocket - Lots of Green
http://starstampz.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/lots-of-green-challenge.html
ABC Christmas - E is for Embossing
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/e-f-g-are-for.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Star Stampz and has been coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I embossed some green cardstock and used that to mat the image.  I also added some Kindy Glitz to the background paper.

Merry Christmas

I'm late at night posting this as I have just came in from a meeting that went later than I thought it would!  And I have to be up very early tomorrow morning to get to work (like 5am early!).  Hopefully there aren't too many typos in this!

I would like to enter these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-458-8th-of-march-christmas.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by ProvoCraft.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine and is coloured with copic markers.

Santa

The weekly challenge this week at CHNC has an optional theme of Santa. 

I have used an aquatic themed paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also used some gem stones and some organza ribbon.  The layout follow the sketch at Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter these challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/stella-says-sketch-challenge-605.html
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes
http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-184-anything-goes.html

Recycled Tape Rolls

I joined together some used double sided tape rolls and then covered them with paper mache.  A coat of acrylic paint and then I was ready to decorate!

This is a bit picture heavy as I took photos all around the container.

 I used an image from QKR Stampede which I coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added embellishment in the form of stickers, borders and some paper embellishments.

I would like to enter these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/qkr-stampede-challenge-285-anything-goes.html
The Crafter's Cafe - Recycling
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/191-recycling.html

Spring Greens

Here is another post that should have gone out days ago.   It is now past the mid point of the current challenge at Scribbles Designs.  As a reminder, the theme this challenge is Go For Green.  Although, the obvious would be to go with a St Patricks theme, I went with the fresh green colours of springtime.

I have used an image from Scribbles Designs called Flower Ying Yang 1.

Colouring is with copic markers.  The base card is green cardstock to which I added some green sparkly mesh ribbon and some green pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Ultraviolet

I'm still playing catch-up at the moment. There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day!  I'm not working this morning so I'm trying to get as much done as I can - some of which should have been done yesterday or the day before. 

I'm here now to let you know about this week's challenge at Incy Wincy Designs that started yesterday.  The theme for the challenge is Ultraviolet and the sponsors for this challenge are Mari Ko Creations and A Day For Daisies.

I have used an image from A Day For Daisies called Fairy Wish Bug 1.

I also used a corrugated paper strip and some sparkle gems. The sentiment is from Beyond The Fringe.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Sunny Days

We are at the start of the March challenge at Path Of Positivity.  Continuing with our colour theme, this month we are focussing on Shades Of Yellow.  For me, yellow is a bright, happy, sunny colour.  It speaks to me of sunshine and warmth. 

For this challenge, we are sponsored by Limited Runs and Imagine That Digistamp

I have used an image from Limited Runs called Joy.

The sentiment is also from Limited Runs.  I also used a polka dot paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a pre-made flower embellishment, some yellow gemstones and a corrugated paper strip (which hasn't photographed as yellow as it actually is!).

Merry Christmas

This week our challenge at CHNC has an optional theme of vintage or shabby chic.

For my card, I used a paper from a paper pad by MME.  THe image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I added an embellishment from Teresa Collins and a digital sentiment from Bugaboo Stamps.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Catch The Bug - Anything Goes
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/anything-goes-challenge.html
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2018/02/stella-says-sketch-challenge-604.html
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/02/challenge-23-anything-christmas-goes.html

With Love

I kind of took the "Love Is All Around" challenge literally - I surrounded the image with hearts!

I would like to enter these challenges:
Creative Craft Cottages - Love Is All Around
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2018/02/challenge-104-love-is-all-around.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Pink Gems and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some heart stickers that I purchased about a month ago.

White on White

This one doesn't use an image.  It's not often that I create a card without either a sentiment or an image!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations - White
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.co.nz/2018/02/cic440-poppy-stamps.html


I have used a white card blank.  I embossed a piece of white cardstock using an embossing folder.  the gothic frame is cut using a die from Poppy Stamps.  I also added some white resin roses.