Fa-la-la-la

I've just come back from the dentist and I'm feeling all numb around the mouth.  So, I've sat down at the laptop to write up some posts and plan some DT cards while the numbness wears off!   I wish the bill would wear off at the same speed! LOL.

This one is for my neighbour who does alot through the year to help not only me but other neighbours as well.

I would like to enter:
ABC Christmas Challene - N is for Name (Mary)
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/n-o-are-for.html
CCC Digi Creations -Monochrome
https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-94-monochrome.html
Creative Craft Cottage - The Most Wonderful Time Of Year
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-109-most-wonderful-time-of.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Neat and Tangled and is coloured with copic markers. The Fa-la-la-la sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  The name sentiment is one that I typed on the laptop in a similar font to that of the other sentiment.  I also added some organza ribbon, a button and some christmas washi tape from Sugar and Spice Studio.

Thank You

This is the third card for the Anything Goes challenge at Beccy's Place.  This one uses the challenge theme of Tic Tac Toe from the April Challenge.  I have used the rowof Flowers + 3 colours (green, yellow, pink) + pink.  Now I only have to complete the challenges from February and March.  I've left the February one at this stage to remind me that that was the point that everything got on top of me.  It will be a great sense of accomplishment when those two are completed (hopefully in August but we'll see)

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Anything Goes
http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2018/07/july-challenge-photo-inspiration.html
Carlin's Map Paradise - Anything Goes
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-1-juli-augustus.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The tag in the lower corner is also from a Kaisercraft paper pad.  The image and sentiment are from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I added a yellow flower as I felt the yellow was disappearing in the card and I needed to include three colours.

Cherish Life's Simple Pleasures

This one is the card for this month's challenge.  I've got one more to upload today that is from an earlier challenge theme.

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Anything Goes
http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2018/07/july-challenge-photo-inspiration.html
Carlin's Map Paradise - Anything Goes
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-1-juli-augustus.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image and sentiment are from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also used some pink lace inspired by the fluffiness of the fairy flower (I know that isn't what they are called but it is what I have always known them by!).  I also used the colour of the boy's shirt for the vase colour.

Birdhouses

I really don't like letting challenges defeat me.  I have had a bad start to this year and not had much time to myself.  It is starting to get better now so I have gone back and done a couple of challenges that I missed on Beccy's Place.  This one is the one from June.  Fortunately, each month is Anything Goes so I can enter them as I complete them!

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Anything Goes
https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/july-challenge.html
Carlin's Map Paradise - Anything Goes
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-1-juli-augustus.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I added a piece of hessian cut into a pennant shape and some corrugated cardstock.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some buttons from Krafters Korner.

Merry Christmas

It's one of those mixed bag weather days here today.  The sun is shining but the air is very cool.  Spring flowers are starting to emerge and one is already flowering.

I would like to enter:
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (snowman)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/pinspirational-challenge-220.html
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-july-26-aug-1st-twist-anything-goes

I have used a snowman themed paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Pattie's Creations and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I added a sentiment from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft, some glitter foam snowflake embellishments and a 3D snowman embellishment.

Merry Christmas

I managed to use up a couple of smaller pieces of cardstock doing the layering for this card:

I would like to enter:
The Crafters Cafe - Lots Of Layers
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/200-lots-of-layers.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by MME.  The image is from Lia Stampz and is coloured with copic markers.

Merry Christmas

I'm off to the physio this morning for my knee so I am trying not to do too much before I go.  So, sitting down crafting is just the thing!

I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-477-19th-of-july-christmas.html
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2018/07/anything-goes-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Crafty Sentiments and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is from Paper Dreams of Mine.  I matted with silver metallic paper.  I also used some silver glitter ribbon and some clear gemstones.

Happy Easter

A bright colourful Easter card for a child - cos lets face it they love Easter Eggs!

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Card For A Child
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-card-for-a-child-gcc072318

I have used a polka dot paper from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Creative Bug Digitals an coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva and also coloured with copic markers.  I used some bright orange cardstock for matting and added a strip of washi tape.

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

I haven't made a kitty themed card for a while!  I coloured this one up to resemble one of my brother's cats.

I would like to enter:
Ike's World - Christmas In July
https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/ikesworld-challenges-110-winner-109.html
Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2018/07/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-32.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-7-july-anything-goes.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Ike's Art and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

Thank You

This is another new die that I bought at the papercraft expo last week.  It's fun to have a play with some of my new dies.

I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - Thank You
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Lincraft.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and is coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Netty's Cards.  I added some colour with a copic marker before fussy cutting the sentiment.  I used a die from Marianne's Designs to cut the base.  I folded the larger die-cut in half to create a shaped card. 

Snowman

I have used up a few offcuts from my stash for this card:

I would like to enter:
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/juli-challenge.html
Hiding In My Craft Room - Any Holiday
http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2018/07/himcr-363-any-holiday-christmas-in-july.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (snowman)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/pinspirational-challenge-220.html
Brown Sugar - Two Patterned Papers
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-280-july-2018.html

I used a textured cardstock for the background.  The snowflake piece is an offcut of a paper from Rosie's Studio.  The other paper is a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from A Day For Daisies and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I followed the sketch from Cheerful Sketches.

Santa Claus is Going To Town

It's time for this week's challenge at CHNC - and the optional theme this week is For A Man or A Boy.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  I die-cut some pennants and added those.  The sketch that I followed is from Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter:
Crafty Gals Corner - Christmas in July
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-170-christmas-in-july.html

Merry Christmas

I'm on a bit of a roll with Christmas cards this week!

I would like to enter:
Digi Doodles Studio - Christmas in July
http://digidoodlestudioschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-7-christmas-in-july.html
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-477-19th-of-july-christmas.html
Creative Craft Cottage - The Most Wonderful Time Of Year
 https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-109-most-wonderful-time-of.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio.  The image and sentiment are from Digi Doodles Studio.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added some organza ribbon and a ornament sticker.

Happy Birthday

Last weekend, I went to a papercraft expo.  I bought myself some more Marianne's Designs products and have put some to good use with this card.  With the exception of one of the dies used, the rest are all new purchases.

I would like to enter:
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/juli-challenge.html
Marianne's Designs - Birthday Card for a Child (hope I have this right this time)
http://mariannedesign.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-206.html

Marianne's products used:

Paper from paper pad - PK9140 - Mixed Media Colourful
Stamp Master - LR0009
CR1240 - Passe-partout Square
LR0376 - Anja's Oval
LR0223- Happy Birthday/Congrats
DDS3304 - Dan's Soccer Stamp

Merry Christmas

I made it to the last day at Catch The Bug Christmas In July with all the projects completed!  I took inspiration from the photo in having a snowman holding something along with the colours from the photo.

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas in July - Day Seven
https://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/bugaboo-christmas-in-july-day-7-photo.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (snowman)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/pinspirational-challenge-220.html

I have used a snowflake patterned paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink Of Stella, and Kindy Glitz.  I also added a glitter foam snowflake embellishment.

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

I used the blue, pink, yellow and a touch of the lavender from the colour inspiration at Catch The Bug.  The image is an older image from Bugaboo Stamps.

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas In July - Day Six
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/bugaboo-christmas-in-july-day-6-color.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (snowman)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/pinspirational-challenge-220.html

I have used a paper and a sentiment tag from two different christmas paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The image is an oldie from Bugaboo Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz before being fussy cut.  I added some glitter foam snowflake embellishments.

Warm Winter Wishes

I struggle with humour in cards but when I found I had a red snowflake paper, I could see the humour in creating a summer/winter themed christmas card!

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas in July Day Five
https://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/bugaboo-christmas-in-july-day-5-make.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  In keep with the "summer" part, I gave his beard a pinkish tinge!  The sentiment is also from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers.  I also added some red gemstone strips and a red button.

Christmas Tree Row

BINGO time at the Christmas in July Challenge at Catch The Bug.  I opted to use the centre row of Patterned Paper + Bugaboo Image + Three Colours (gold, green, red)

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas In July Day Four
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/bugaboo-christmas-in-july-day-4-bingo.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  Matting is red cardstock.  I added a sentiment from a Gingerbread themed pack along with a tree and stars from a set of puffy stickers.

Baby It's Cold Outside

Back to Day One of the Christmas in July challenge at Catch The Bug.  Inspired by the background paper that I chose I went with a monochromatic colour scheme.

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas in July Day One
https://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/christmas-in-july-day-1-theme-challenge.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (snowman)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/pinspirational-challenge-220.html
CCC Digi Creations - Monochrome
https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-94-monochrome.html

The paper is from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith.  I added some olive green satin ribbon across the card.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  Matting is green pearlescent paper.  I added three snowflake shaped gemstones.

Joy

This is the first of several posts today for the week long challenge at Catch The Bug.  This is the project that has been taking most of my time.  I wanted to get it completed before I blogged any of these.

I have repurposed a cigarello tin that my Mum found when clearing out her house in preparation for moving.  She was going to throw it out but I told her that I had a use for it.  I now need to show her why I kept it!

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas in July Day 3
https://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/bugaboo-christmas-in-july-day-3.html
Holly & Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/challenge-32-anything-christmas-goes.html
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes
http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-194-anything-goes.html

I painted the tin with white gesso.  I then used Finnabair Rust Effect Paste set to add colour.  On top of that I have used some Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes.  The photo album is made from beige cardstock.  The cover for the album is heavier weight metallic cardstock.  I used the same Bugaboo Stamps image for the outside of the tin and the front cover of the photo album.  I coloured some wooden snowflakes with the Finnabair Rust Effect Paste for the outside of the tin.  The snowflakes on the photo album have been die-cut from blue cardstock using a die from Sissix.  Matting of the image is gold metallic paper.  The photo album fits neatly in the tin - I sat it at an angle on top of the tin for photographing.

Holiday Wishes

Here is another card I made when the best thing to do was to stay inside!

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-july-18-2018
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Summer or Winter (Winter)
https://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-theme-for-july-s-2018s-challenge-is.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I also used an offcut piece from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The strips and pennants have been cut from glitter cardstock and the die used for the pennants are from Sissix.  The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella. 

Let It Snow

This is my first card for the annual Christmas in July challenge at Catch The Bug.  I am hopeful that by the end of the week I will have completed all the projects for the challenge.

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - Christmas In July Day 2 - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/bugabo-christmas-in-july-day-2-sketch.html
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes
http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-193-anything-goes.html

I have used a glitter cardstock for the background.  The two snowflake papers are offcuts from other cards - I think the lighter one is from Kaisercraft and the other one from Bo Bunny but I might not be correct on that.  The image and sentiment panel are from Bugaboo Stamps.  I added some colour with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I die -cut a pennant using dies from Sissix.

Joy

We finally saw the sun today.  The weather has been a bit bleak lately.  I'm hoping we are starting with some spring weather although it is still quite chilly in the air.  So I spent most of the day inside doing various things - including some cardmaking:

I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Use ribbon, lace and/or twine (ribbon and lace)
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-348-ribbon-lace-andor-twine.html
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-july-20-18

I have used a paper and a sentiment from different christmas paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some green lace, some striped red ribbon andd some pale green star shaped gems.

Just For You

I have a few of Mindy's images but this is the first time I have used them as I had to create a new label for this post.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Summer Colours
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-july-16th-22nd-theme-summer-colors

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from My Creative Scoop and is coloured with copic markers.  I added a digital sentiment from Bird's Cards, a corrugated paper strip as well as some ribbon roses that I coloured with a red copic marker.

Christmas Blessings

This week's song at The Outlawz Songs and Rhymes challenge is "It's beginning to look a lot like christmas"  This made me think of an assortment of christmas things like candy canes, ornaments, gingerbread men, holly, poinsettia, etc.  This image incorporates some of these into one image!

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - It's Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sunday-clean-and-simple/forum/topics/songs-and-rhymes-july-15-2018


I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Anne's Digital Art and is coloured with copic markers.  I also added a sentiment from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft along with a glittery candy cane from a gingerbread themed embellishment pack.

Merry Christmas

This week's challenge at CHNC is to use some red.  I used a christmas paper with a strong red background as well as some red in the image that I used.

The background paper is from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps. Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I added some star shaped gem stones.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/stella-says-sketch-challenge-612.html
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - July Challenge
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/1st-july-classic-design-team-challenge.html

Pink Green and Yellow

I have been to a papercraft expo all day today and have another day there tomorrow. I have done a mini class, a couple of make n takes and done some shopping.  I hope to do some more make n takes or mini classes tomorrow.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Pink, Yellow and Green
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-a-la-mode-challenge-for-the-week-of-july-14-2018

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Sasayaki Glitter and is coloured with copic markers.  I added an American Crafts grosgrain ribbon as well as some white ribbon roses coloured with copic marker.

Tulip Border

I have Dutch ancestry and even though it is way back I still feel drawn to images relating to The Netherlands. 

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - July Challenge
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-july-1-2018
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-71.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  I added some grosgrain ribbon across the card.  The image is called Tulip Border from Sheepski Designs and is coloured with copic markers.  I also added some gemstones and a red satin ribbon bow.

Happy Holidays

It is a real wintry day here today.  I'm driving up to a Papercraft Expo today and it is pouring rain - and I hate driving in the rain.  I'm looking forward to getting lots of inspiration and buying lots of crafty items at the expo though.

I would like to enter:
Winter Wonderland - Simply Snowmen
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/simply-snowmen.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Kinda Cute and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella, and Kindy Glitz.  I added a snowman embellishment and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.

Beach

Another aquatic themed card.  I had fun with the colour scheme with this one!

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Wags or Whiskers
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-july-12-july-18-optional-twist-is
Cupcake Inspirations - Black, White and Yellow
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2018/07/cic450-kitty-bee-designs.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Pattie's Creations and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I die cut two kitties using black cardstock and dies from Poppy Stamps.

Love To Dance

Shabby Chic is something I have difficulty with but I like to give it a go!

I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Shabby Chic
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-476-12th-of-july-shabby-chic.html
All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/july-challenge-83.html

I have used a paper from a journalling paper pad.  I added some pink lace.  The image is from All Dressed Up and coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is also from All Dressed Up.  I added some pearl brads and a shabby chic flower.

Sweet Summer

I included some of the good things about summer - flowers and butterflies!

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/sketch-challenge-week-of-july-11
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Summer
https://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-theme-for-july-s-2018s-challenge-is.html

I have used two papers from a journalling pad.  The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy and is coloured with copic markers.  I inked around the edges with Distress Ink - Tattered Rose.  I also added a string of flowers as well as some flower embellishments.

Bon Voyage

My Mum has a friend who is going overseas on holiday soon - to warmer temperatures than we have here at the moment!  She asked me to make a card for her friend:

I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Holiday Time
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-347-holiday-time.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-388-and-dt.html
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Anything Goes
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/fesstive-fridays-challenge-july-13th-18

I have used a paper and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some starfish embellishments.

Floral Delight

I have combined a colour challenge and a sketch challenge to create this card:

I would like to enter:
Crafty Gals Corner - Red, Blue and White
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-169-red-white-blue.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2018/07/sketch-140-with-sparkle-n-sprinkle.html

I have used a two digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Sparkle n Sprinkle and has been coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I added a die-cut flower cut from glitter cardstock using a die from Marianne's Designs.  I also added some blue crystal stickers from Craftsy.

This is the sketch that I followed:

Thank You

I took inspiration from the cute girl in the inspiration picture at PINspiration Challenge.  I also took inspiration from the colours - especially when it came to choosing colours for the girl's dress.

I would like to enter:
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (cute girl and colours)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/pinspirational-challenge-219.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - July Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2018/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html

I have used a paper and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Elisabeth Bell and has been coloured with copic markers.  I fussy cut the image and raised it up to bring it more into the foreground of the scene.

Hi There!

This fortnight at Incy Wincy Designs we have a Tic Tac Toe board for you to work with.  For this challenge we are sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy


I chose the centre row of squares + creature + splatter:

The image from Fabrika Fantasy that I used is Cute Zebra 1.

I used some Dylusions Ink Spray to create the splatter background.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also used a digital sentiment from Desert Diva and some baker's twine.

Have an Ice Day

Challenge Time at Scribbles Designs.  This month's challenge is Fun In The Sun.  Nothing beats an ice cold drink on a hot day after a day of fun in the sun.

I have used a digital paper from Scribbles Doodles Designs called Sun Digi Paper along with an image called Tropical Drink and a sentiment called PBB Ice Day both from Scribbles Designs.

Colouring of the image is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some half pearls.

Snowman

I have a few snowmen embellishments that I haven't used - but this time I found that one of them matched the colour scheme of my card.  Yay!

I would like to enter:
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas in July
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2018/07/christmas-in-july-challenge.html
Winter Wonderland - Simply snowman
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/simply-snowmen.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Crafty Sentiments and coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some red glitter tape and some sparkly foam snowflake embellishments.

Celebrate

I started this page in my journal a few weeks back and never found the time to complete it.  Finally I have!

I would like to enter:
Create with TLC - Anything Goes
https://desiref.blogspot.com/2018/06/atg-with-create-with-tlc-challenge-no21.html

The paper and the sentiment are both from Create with TLC.  I diecut some balloons using some scrap cardstock and a Memory Box die.  I then added Kindy Glitz to them to give them some definition.  I added two self-adhesive button stickers to finish.

Retro Girl

I managed to find some time to create today.  This card was inspired by two current challenges:

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-71-anything-goes.html
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/juli-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by ProvoCraft.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and has been coloured with copic markers.

Christmas Joy

We ae midway through our challenge at 12 Months Of Christmas.  This month we don't have a sponsor so we got to choose an image from one of our 2018 Sponsors to showcase.

I chose to use an image from Limited Runs called Christmas Tree Light Bulb.  The sentiment is also from Limited Runs.

Nikki is in the midst of a store update so if you want the image, just write and ask her

I have also used two papers from this months paper set by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.

I would like to enter:
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - July Challenge
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/1st-july-classic-design-team-challenge.html

Caution

I found a perfect sentiment for this image - she just looked as though she was pushed to fit into the outfit!  And that she wasn't happy about it either!.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Make It Funny
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-make-it-funny-gcc070918
Create with TLC - Anything Goes
http://desiref.blogspot.com/2018/06/atg-with-create-with-tlc-challenge-no21.html

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft.  The image is from Dr Digi's House Of Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I matted with gold foil card.

Expect Great Things

It is time for a new Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Polka Doodles.

I have used an image from Polka Doodles called Baked You A Cake.  I also used a digital paper from Polka Doodles.

Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  I added some flowers and a sentiment from an embellishment pack from Rosie's Studio.  I also added some glitter cirles.

I would like to enter:
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - July Challenge
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/1st-july-classic-design-team-challenge.html
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2018/07/wk-28-digi-choosday-anything-goes.html

Merry Christmas

This week's optional theme at CHNC is to use a die cut or punch.  For my card, I opted to use a die cut.

The background paper is from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  I used an image and sentiment from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  Matting is green cardstock.  I used a different green cardstock to die-cut the trees with a Memory Box die.  I also added some puffy tree shaped stickers.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/stella-says-sketch-challenge-612.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2018/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-388-and-dt.html

NOEL

I rotated the sketch that I followed for this card:

I would like to enter:
Feeling Sketchy - Sketch
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2018/07/sketch-196.html
Star Stampz - Christmas In July
http://starstampz.blogspot.com/2018/07/christmas-in-july-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Star Stampz and is coloured with copic markers.  I also added some green glitter tape, a gift embellishment and some puffy christmas themed letters to spell the sentiment.

Thank You

This image brings to mind Tinkerbell from Peter Pan so when the current challenge at Aurora Wings is Once Upon A Time I knew I just had to use this particular image!

I would like to enter:
Aurora Wings - Once Upon A Time (Tinkerbell from Peter Pan)
https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/challenge-68-once-upon-time.html



I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from Aurora Wings and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is from Digital Doodling.  Matting is pearlescent paper.  I also used some blue lace and three butterfly embellishments.