Happy Anniversary

Yet another month that I'm pretty much last minute with my card for the Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge!  At least this time, I have got it uploaded before the last day of the month.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - Valentine Derek
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-may-2019

I have used a couple of papers from a paper pad.  I tore the edge of the left hand one and inked it with Distress Ink to give it more definition.  The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers.    The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  I also added some star shaped puff stickers.

World's Best Dad

Although my Dad passed away last year, I have still created a card for Father's Day.  Neither of my children are crafty, so I have made a card that one of theme can give to their Dad.  I still need to make one more for the other one.

I would like to enter:
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-mei.html

I have used a paper, two borders and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Dr Digi's House Of Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  8

Best Wishes

I just realised that I hadn't uploaded my two cards that I created for the challenge at Cheerful Sketches.  It finishes in an hour so I'm cutting it fine!

I would like to enter:
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-mei.html
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2019/05/wk-22-digi-choosday-anything-goes.html


I have used a paper, border and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Polka Doodles and coloured with copic markers.  I edged the die-cut with some Distress Ink and added a couple of pearls to the border strip.

Happy Birthday

We have had another wet day again today.  It was a good day to get some housework done - and a bit of crafting too:

I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Birthday Girl
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-384-birthday-girl.html

I have used a paper and two embellishments from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Wink Of Stella to the embellishments to give them a bit of sparkle.  Matting is gold metallic paper.

Thinking Of You

I love the sparkle in the lace that I used on this card:

I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - Lovely Lace
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps_30.html

I have used a paper from a looseleaf paper pack.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added my sparkly lace, a flower embellishment and some pearls (including the one in the centre of the flower).  The sentiment is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.

Merry Christmas

This week's optional theme at CHNC is "Use Some Silver"

I have used 3 papers from a paper pad by CraftSmith.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and the image and sentiment have been inked with Distress Ink.  I also added a sparkly foam embellishment.

I followed the sketch at Stella Says Sketch

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 710
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/stella-says-sketch-challenge-710.html

Shopping

I combined two images for this card.  She has purchased something big that is too heavy for to carry so she has put it on the ground and is waiting for someone to come and help her with it.

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - May BINGO (middle row of twine, merged images and charm)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/may-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html

The paper is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Both images are from Bugaboo Stamps.  I added a charm from my stash and some pink and white twine.

Just Because

A card with a patriotic colour scheme.  Our patriotic colours are the same as USA - red, white and blue although our blue is a bit darker I think.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Patriotic
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-ala-mode-challenge-may-11-through-may-24

I have used a paper and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and is coloured with copic markers.  I triple matted the image to bring a bit more white into the card. I also added a ribbon.

Hospital Food - The Get Better Fast Cure!

Ain't that the truth!  I'm sure that hospital food is so horrible to encourage people not to hang around there for too long!

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - May BINGO (top row of sparkle, stitching, sentiment)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/may-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html

I created an easel card using some glitter cardstock for the base and matting.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some stitching around both the image and sentiment.  There is also some around the edges of the glitter cardstock but it is hard to pick up in the photograph.  I also added some ribbon flowers.

Your Are The Most Beautiful Flower

This card contains my two favourite colours of yellow and orange.  I think they are such happy sunny colours that lift my spirits. 

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - May BINGO (bottom row of washi tape, orange, embossing)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/may-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a loose leaf paper pack (not sure of the source as I have lost the cover sheet).  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps ad is coloured with copic markers.  I also embossed a piece of orange cardstock with an embossing folder and added some washi tape and a pre-made flower embellishment.

Happy Birthday

I didn't have much in the way of nautical dies etc but found I had a stamp with a boat on it so used that.  I hope that it still fits the theme.

I would like to enter:
Marianne's Designs - Nautical
http://mariannedesign.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-225.html

I have used:

Stamp Master - LR0009
Craftables - CR1240
Little Sweethearts -TC0821
Pretty Papers Bloc Mixed Media - PK9140
Happy Birthday - LR0223

Warm Winter Wishes

With the temperatures starting to drop and it feeling as though winter has arrived, I was inspired to create a wintry Christmas card:

I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-513-16th-of-may-christmas.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2019/05/sketch-160.html

I have used papers from two different paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Rick St Dennis and coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  The sentiment is from Beccy's Place.

I rotated the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday to this:

Mountain

We are midway through the Admiration challenge at Path Of Positivity.  We are sponsored by Scribbles Designs and A Day For Daisies.

I have used an image called Mountain from Scribbles Designs.

The quote is from Brainy Quotes and typed out on my laptop.  The paper is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I also added some pearls and grosgrain ribbon.

Halloween

This fortnight at Incy Wincy Designs, we have a theme of Embellishments.  I decided that I would create a halloween card using some of my spider embellishments.  We are sponsored by Oddball Art Company and Yam Puff's Stuff.

I have used an image from Oddball Art called Creepy Cute Egyptian Mummy.

I have also used a paper from a Halloween themed paper pad.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/05/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-430.html

A Lifetime Of Memories

We are at the start of another Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends.  This challenge we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.

I have used an image from Bugaboo Stamps called Roses Block.

I have also used a digital paper from Michele R Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The flower embellishment and sentiment are from an embellishment pack.  I also used a corrugated paper strip.

Merry Christmas

This week the optional theme at CHNC is "Candy Canes"

I have used some offcuts of paper - at least two of them are from paper pads by Sugar and Spice Studio but I'm not of the other one.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink Of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some Dimensional Magic to the candy cane.  I added a foam candy cane embellishment.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 710
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/stella-says-sketch-challenge-710.html

It's Your Birthday Again?

As I get older, I'm finding that birthdays seem to come round again really quickly - including mine!  I've stopped counting which gives me some issues when I have to fill in forms asking for my age.  This card is a bit more masculine than I usually make.

I would like to enter:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2019/05/qkr-stampede-challenge-347-anything-goes.html
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Birthday
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-may-13th-thru-may-26th-2019-birthday

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image and sentiment are from QKR Stampede.  I added a little bit of colour to the image with copic markers.  I also added some sparkly ribbon and some seashell embellishments.

Warm Winter Wishes

This card is based on a sketch from The Outlawz Challenge.  Sometimes I see a sketch and just have to work with it as soon as I can.  Today, that opportunity came straight away as I had some spare time.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-may-15-to-may-28-2019
Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-49-anything-christmas-goes.html
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-513-16th-of-may-christmas.html
Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas but Not Square
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/anything-but-square-card.html

I have used three digital papers from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  The image and sentiment are also from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some blue and white twine and a blue glitter foam snowflake embellishment.

Here's Hoping You Feel Better Soon

We are at the start of another challenge at Scribbles Designs.  This month, our theme is Flowers.

and this is the inside:

I have used the following:

Scribbles Designs - Flower Set 1
Scribble Doodle Designs - Flower 1 Digi Paper

The card fold follows a tutorial for a Quattro Fold Card from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.


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Joy Of The Season

We are midway through the current challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  This month the optional twist is Creature Feature.  Sponsor for this challenge is Babycakes Digis & Designs.

I have used an image from Babycakes Digis & Designs called Snow Kitties.

I also used digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  I followed a tutorial for a Joy Fold Card from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added a sentiment from an embellishment pack by Teresa Collins and a piece of organza ribbon to tie the card closed. 

I just noticed that I hadn't entered this into the following challenge (which is still open!):
Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2019/05/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-42.html

GDT For Feeling Sketchy

I have the honour of being a Guest DT for Feeling Sketchy for the current challenge.  The sponsor for the month of May is Digital Paper.

I have used two papers from the Garden Flower Collection.

I also added a digital sentiment from Desert Diva die-cut with a fancy die.

I would like to enter:
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - May
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/classic-dt-open-challenge-for-may-4.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - May Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/05/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-may.html

Pastel Flowers

This is mostly pastel - I'm actually surprised how much I do have in pastel colours!

I would like to enter:
Crafty Sentiments - Pastel Colours
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2019/05/pastel-colors-challenge.html
Creative Sketchy Girls - Flowers
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-35.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The tag is from a pack of mixed tags (not sure of the brand).  The image is from Crafty Sentiments and coloured with pastel copic markers.  I also added some crochet flowers and some pastel gems.

Round Is A Shape - Isn't It?

When I received the Progressive Challenge image from Limited Runs I knew exactly what sentiment I wanted to go with it.  Now, normally I am very last minute completing my card.  This time, I have it completed within a few hours of receiving the image!

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

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I opted for one with a woodgrain pattern so he is standing in front of a wooden fence.  The image is from Limited Runs and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  The sentiment is from Scribbles Designs and also coloured with copic markers.  Matting is cut from glitter cardstock.  I also added some stitching using a copic marker (Y23) and some enamel dots.

From Our Home To Yours

Another Christmas card.  I think I have a reasonable number in my stash now.

I would like to enter:
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-5-may-anything-goes-and.html
Winter Wonderland - Anything But A Square Card
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/anything-but-square-card.html

I used an oval die set to cut the card base and the image (the bottom piece looks more circular in this photo due to the angle I took it from!).  The paper is from a christmas paper pad.  The image is from Star Stampz and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is from Crafty Cat 957 and is also coloured with copic markers.  I added three gold glitter domes.

With Sympathy

I had to use the last Sympathy Card that I had in my stash when my friend's Father In Law passed away.  So, time to start replenishing the stash!

I would like to enter:
Creative Sketchy Girls - Flowers
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-35.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Marianne's Designs.  The image is a clear stamp also from Marianne's Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some satin ribbon and some Rose Blush Gems.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.

Ahoy!

A nautical themed card:

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-may-1-to-may-14-2019
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/05/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-429.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - May Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/05/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-may.html

I have used four digital papers from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  The image is also from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some washi tape and nautical embellishments.

May Flowers

We don't have much in the way of flowers here in May as we head into winter but it is nice to see flowers on a card!

I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Colour It
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-382-colour-it.html
Crafty Gals Corner - May Flowers
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-191-may-flowers.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also used some Angelina Fibre, a wooden flower embellishment and some pearls in the centres of the flowers on the background paper.

Monochromatic Yellow and Feminine

When I found a challenge that was monochromatic yellow, I had to join in as that is one of my two favourite colours (the other being orange).

I would like to enter:
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2019/05/wk-19-digi-choosday-anything-goes.html
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Monochromatic Yellow and Feminine
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-7-may
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-91.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Polka Doodles and coloured with copic markers.  I also added a pre-made flower and some Nuvo Drops.

February Sketch

And the card for February that also didn't get uploaded.  At least, I think I am up to date now.

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - May Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2019/05/may-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, and image from Beccy's Place.  I coloured the image to match the paper.  The sketch is the sketch for the February Challenge at Beccy's Place.  There is some washi tape at the top of the paper and I think that I cut the pennants from scrap cardstock using a Sissix die.

Lavender

This is the card for the April Challenge that somehow I didn't manage to upload!

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - May Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2019/05/may-challenge.html

I have just realised that this card also fits the following challenge (which hasn't closed for May as yet)
Carlin's Map Paradise - Flowers and Colour Combo (green and yellow)
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-10-mei.html

I am not entirely sure of the products that I used in this card as I completed it a few weeks ago.  I think that the paper may be from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The white piece is embossed using an embossing folder.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some twine across the embossed piece.

Thank You

When I went to save this card, I noticed that there was no card saved for either February or April.  I had actually finished them but hadn't got further than that.  So, this is this months one and I will upload the other two shortly.

I followed a tutorial at Beccy's Place for a Dutch Fold Card.  I also used a digital paper from Beccy's Place that had two of the three colours in this month's challenge.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers.  I added a sentiment from Beccy's Place and also some little flowers (which I made more blue with my copic marker).

Just Flying By To Say Hi

I'm last minute again completing my card for the Progressive Challenge at Limited Runs.  This month, Nikki gave us this charming image to work with:

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Limited Runs and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I have added a sentiment from Bird's Cards.  I also added some ribbon and some glitter gem domes.

Reindeer In The Snow

I had a lot of fun getting messy with this one as the background is made from shaving foam and distress ink refills.

I would like to enter:
The Crafters Cafe - Make Own Background
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/218.html

I have used Shaving Foam together with Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Bundled Sage and Candied Apple.  The image is from Sparkle n Sprinkle and has been coloured with a combination of copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some snowflake shaped gems.

Wishing You A Beary Happy Birthday

I don't usually work with small images as I find them hard to colour but this one wasn't too bad.

I would like to enter:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2019/05/sketch-159-with-bugaboo.html
CRAFT Challenge - Birthday
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/challenge-512-9th-of-may-annual-bloghop.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The striped pieces are offcuts of scrapbooking paper that I have had in my scraps bin for ages.  The image and sentiment are both from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers. I inked the edges of all the circles with Distress Ink - Bundled Sage.  I also added a button and some twine as an embellishment.



This is the sketch that I followed:

Living The Dream

This post is going to be a bit picture heavy as I decided to show my process.

This was inspired by the challenge at Crash Your Stash.  I didn't think I had any loose glitter and then when tidying up I found this unused packet which I suspect is from Christmas 2017.

First I attached a stencil from Memory Box to one sticky side of Jac Paper.

 I then tipped blue glitter over the stencil so that it adhered to the exposed sticky parts.  Then peeled off the stencil.

 I then added glitter to the now exposed sticky parts (what was under the stencil)

 I trimmed the piece above and used it to create this card:

As well as the products mentioned above, I used a paper and a sentiment from a paper pad.  The image is from We Are 3 Digital Shop and is coloured with copic markers.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Challenges - Crash Your Stash - Loose Glitter
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/crash-your-stash-april-may-2019-loose-glitter

Merry Christmas

This week's optional theme at CHNC is "Include a Tree or More".  I have one in the image but many more in the patterned paper that I have used:

I have used a patterned paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I added some silver tape across the card and some silver ribbon tape.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I followed the sketch from Stella Says Sketch.

I would like to enter:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 709
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/stella-says-sketch-challenge-709.html
Winter Wonderland - Anything But A Square Card
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/anything-but-square-card.html
The Crafter's Cafe - Dies and/or Punches
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/05/218.html