Monday 25 February 2019

Love is In the Air

This is the second card from this evening:



I would like to enter:
Digi Doodles Sudio - All About Love
http://digidoodlestudioschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-13-all-about-love.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Pebbles. The image is from Digi Doodles Studio.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Deseert Diva.

Love

I found a bit of time to craft tonight and managed to create two cards  This is the first one of them.



I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - Love
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps_31.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Pebbles.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik.  Colouring is with copic makers.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  I also added some pearls.

Sunday 24 February 2019

Merry Christmas

This week's challenge at CHNC has an optional theme of Use Some Gold.  I have managed to use alot of gold on my card:



I have also used some gold foil cardstock that I have had for several years.  The gold patterned paper is from a christmas paper pad by CraftSmith.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I added some Dimensional Magic to the reindeer eyes.  I also used a gold glitter tape and three gold pearls.  The sentiment is also from Bugaboo Stamps.  Matting is gold metallic paper.

I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/stella-says-sketch-challenge-704.html

Saturday 23 February 2019

Get Better Soon

This is my third BINGO card.  This time using the bottom row of charm + sparkle + enamel dots.


I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - February BINGO
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html
Feeling Sketchy - Sketch
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2019/02/sketch-211.html

I have used an offcut of patterned paper and an offcut of sparkly paper.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some washi tape, a butterfly charm and some enamel dots.

Howdy


This is my second BINGO card.  I hope to add three using the three horizontal lines.


I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - February BINGO
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/stella-says-sketch-challenge-704.html

I have used an offcut piece of patterned paper and embossed some red cardstock using an embossing folder to create the background.  I added some organza ribbon and some gems.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.

Thank You

I had a good idea for this card - but didn't think it was such a good idea once I got halfway through attaching the pearls!  I got there in the end though and I'm pleased with the result.  This card follows the top row of the BINGO board.



I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - BINGO (top row)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html
Creative Sketchy Girls - Ribbon
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-33.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added pearls to the butterfly trails in the image.  I also added a striped organza ribbon and a flower embellishment.

Friday 22 February 2019

With Love

Another month is whizzing by.  This is my busy month of the year so it disappears quite quickly.  Before it gets to the last minute, I wanted to create a card with the progressive freebie from The Outlawz. 


I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - Ava
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-february-2019
Di's Digi Downloads - All About Love
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/all-about-love-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Pebbles called My Funny Valentine.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.  I also added some organza ribbon, some heart stickers and some ribbon roses.

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Sometimes A Hug Is All You Need

We are at the midway point of the challenge at Path Of Positivity.  The sponsors for the challenge are Beccy's Place and Scribbles Designs.





I have used an image from Beccy's Place from a set called Cattitude.  I also used a sentiment from Scribbles Designs called Hug Need.  The digital papers are also from Beccy's Place.  I followed a tutorial from Beccy's Place for a Joy Fold Card.
And this is the inside of the card:




Colouring is with copic markers. I also added some organza ribbon.

Tuesday 19 February 2019

Have A Beautiful Day


This fortnight's challenge at Incy Wincy Designs has a theme of Tags.  The sponsor for the challenge is Sparkle n Sprinkle.


I hae used an image from Spaarkle n Sprinkle called Leafy Flower Spring Wreath Set.




I also used a tag die to die cut the tag.  I added some yellow fibre.  The image is coloured with copic markers and the edge of the tag inked with Distress Ink.

Sunday 17 February 2019

This Is My Happy Place

This month's challenge at Scribbles Designs has a theme of at least three layers.

I have used the following items from Scribbles Designs and Scribbles Doodle Designs:

Arrows (Scribbles Designs)
Birdhouse 5 (Scribbles Designs)
Flower 1 Digi Paper (Scribbles Doodle Designs)
Flower Power Digi Paper (Scribbes Doodle Designs)
Hugs Digi Paper (Scribbles Doodle Designs)


Colouring of the image is with copic markers. 

Penguin Power

The February Challenge at 12 Months Of Christmas has a theme of Penguin Power.    I have made a card for inspiration at the midway point of the challenge.  This month's sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.



I have used an image from Bugaboo Stamps called Ornaments Penguin.



I also used digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added some blue snowflake shaped gems and some clear gems.

Hot Hot Hot


Time for another Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This time our sponsor is A Day For Daisies.



I have used an image from A Day For Daisies called Aloha Blooms.



I also used a digital paper from Polka Doodles.  The sentiment is from Digital Doodling.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I added some flower embellishments from an embellishment pack by Rosie's Studio as well as some gems.

Merry Christmas

THis week at CHNC, the optional theme is Use Some Green:


I have used some left over pieces of patterned paper to die-cut the semi-circles.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is also from Bugaboo Stamps  I also added some crystal gem embellishments.  I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/stella-says-sketch.html

Sunday 10 February 2019

Merry Christmas

This week's challenge at CHNC has an optional theme of "Cute".



I have used some left over pieces of patterned paper to die-cut the semi-circles.  The image is Ava Fairy Special from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is also from Bugaboo Stamps  I also added some pearl embellishments.  I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/stella-says-sketch.html





Friday 8 February 2019

Stars

I had bought these stars a year ago and then couldn't find them again when I wanted to buy more as I use them alot.  When I was away over the christmas period I found a couple of stores who had them in stock (so I bought everything that they had which wasn't much!).  This is my first chance to use my new stash of them:


I would like to enter:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2019/02/qkr-stampede-challenge-333-anything-goes.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I added the sparkly star shaped gems that I purchased recently.

Wednesday 6 February 2019

You're The Beary Best

February's challenge at Path Of Positivity has an optional theme of Love.  Guest Sponsor for this challenge is Beccy's Place and we also have our ongoing sponsor which is Scribbles Designs.





I have used an image from Beccy's Place called Loving Stanley.
I also followed a tutorial from Beccy's Place for a Star Effect Card.





I have also papers from a paper pad.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - February Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html
Cupcake Inspirations - Be Mine
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2019/02/cic463-paper-shelter.html





Tuesday 5 February 2019

Sympathy

This is my second attempt this year to create some Sympathy cards to have available should I need them.  The first one needed to be used before I had a chance to post it on my blog.  I'm hoping that this one will remain waiting to be used for some time!

I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Anything Goes
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-499-31st-of-january-anything.html
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/sketch-challenge-jan-23-feb-5
Catch The Bug - Anything Goes
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/feburary-anything-goes-challenge.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-415.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some ribbons and twine from my stash.  The pennant has been die cut using a Spellbinders die.

Love Is In The Air

I've had a bit of time when I came home from the doctor's this morning to craft.  I have an ear infection at the moment so don't feel like doing much else!


I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Dies and/or Punches
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-368-dies-and-or-punches.html
The Outlawz Festive Friday - Anything Goes
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-jan-25-to-feb-8-19
Cupcake Inspirations - Be Mine
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2019/02/cic463-paper-shelter.html
Let's Craft and Create - From The Heart
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-144-anything-goes-option-from.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is colured with copic markers.   The sentiment is from    and also coloured with a copic marker.  I added a red organza ribbon, some hearts die cut with a Marianne's Designs die and some heart stickers.

For Mum

I know it isn't anywhere near Mother's Day but I may not necessarily use this one for Mother's Day as the sentiment is a little broader than that:



I would like to enter:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-415.html


I have used a paper and a border from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some glitter gems and some crystal stickers.

Monday 4 February 2019

Girly

This fortnight's challenge at Incy Wincy Designs has a theme of Make It Girly.  Sponsors for the challenge are Little Blue Button and Besties. 


I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from Little Blue Button.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some lace, buttons, chipboard pennant, flower, leaf spray, butterflies and a rectangular gemstone.

Happy Birthday

We are midway through the birthday celebrations at Scribbles Designs.



I have used the following from Scribbles Designs and Scribbles Doodle Designs:

Brrryce Party Hat - Scribbles Designs
CP Present - Scribbles Designs
CP Layer Cake - Scribbles Designs
CP HBDay - Scribbles Designs

Polka Dots Patterned Paper - Scribbles Doodles Designs



Colouring is with copic markers.

Saturday 2 February 2019

Be Naughty.....Save Santa The Trip

The optional theme this week at CHNC is Quick and Easy




I have used two papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft.  I added some washi tape over he join.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps called Stella Christmas Sled.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  Matting is gold metallic paper.  I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch.



I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/01/stella-says-sketch-challenge-702.html

Just For You

I have combined a few challenges for this card:



I would like to enter:
Imagine That - Anything Goes
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/01/new-for-2019-1st-thursday-challenges.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2019/01/sketch-152.html
Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-1-anything-goes-january-and.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Imagine That!  Digis and has been coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is one that I typed on the computer.  I also added some blue glitter ribbon and some pearls.  I followed the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Friday 1 February 2019

Sew Sew

I haven't made a sewing themed card for a while but I came across this image that I had printed out some time ago and just had to use it!


I would like to enter:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2019/01/qkr-stampede-challenge-332-anything-goes.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called Needle and Thread.  The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers.  I also used a copic marker to edge the die-cut.  I added three buttons randomly around the card.

Happy Christmas To You

I decided to colour the reindeer in this one in non-traditional colours inspired by My Little Pony.  I thought this might appeal more to a younger person.


I would like to enter:
Feeling Sketchy - Sketch
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2019/01/sketch-209.html
CRAFT Challenge - Anything Goes
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-499-31st-of-january-anything.html
All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/january-challenge-89.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - January Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image and sentiment are from All Dressed Up.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.