Friday 30 April 2021

Happy Easter From Me To You

I know it is past Easter now but I had this one started and didn't want to leave it sitting  half completed - so I'm now ahead for next year.

I don't usually think of red and white for Easter but I was driven by the lovely sentiment I found and took the colour scheme from there.


I would like to enter:

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/bi-weekly-anything-goes-april-week-3.html

Let's Craft and Create - Flowers
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-170-ag-add-flowers.html

PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (Easter)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/pinspirational-challenge-276-april.html

I have used digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Matting is red cardstock.


Dream Big

After a sunny start to today, it has rained off and on since.  I think it knows that I want to get my washing dried outside - it is just enough to stop me hanging it out!  Maybe tomorrow.  I've spent the day finishing off a few cards I had been working on.


I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - April Monthly Image Challenge
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-image-challenge-of-month.html

I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz.  The image is also from Gecko Galz.

You're one cool dude

As soon as I looked at the April image at Beccy's Place, I knew what I wanted to do.  It has just taken me all month to get it finished.  It didn't help that my first attempt went all wrong and I had to start again.

I have used so many of Beccy's card folds that seeing three images for this month brought to mind the ViewFinder Card.  Each turn of the wheel brings a different image to the circle so here are the three views:




I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - April Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, three images and sentiment from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Matting is a dark green cardstock.  I also added some large enamel dots.


Thinking of You

 I couldn't decide between two images for the monthly challenge at Gecko Galz so I printed them both out.  As I am trying to decrease my Awaiting Crafting boxes and not add to them, I made myself make something with both images so I have two entries this month


I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - Blooming Beauties
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2021/04/gecko-galz-monthly-challengeblooming.html

I have used a digital paper and an image from Gecko Galz.  The sentiment is one that I had typed on my computer.  I added three ribbon roses to the card.

New Beginning and New Chance

I had printed this sentiment out some time ago and thought I wouldn't end up using it but then I saw this image and realised it worked with it.


I would like to enter:

Nevermore Designs - April Gothic Image
https://nevermoredesigns.blogspot.com/p/monthly-gothic-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Gecko Galz and I'm not sure of the source of the sentiment.  I added some colour to the sentiment using an ink pad to give it a more aged look.  I also added some vellum ephemera.

Spring

I looked at the mood board at Carlins Map Paradise for quite a while before I actually come up with an idea of how to use it.  Here is what I came up with:


I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - April Challenge
 https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge.html

Carlin's Map Paradise - Mood Board
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-33-april.html

I have used digital papers from Beccy's Place.  The image is also from Beccy's Place and the sentiment is from

I followed bottom to top diagonal of the moodboard at Carlin's Map Paradise:


Nest - hessian 

Spring - sentiment

Tulips - flowers (image)

Tis The Season To Be Jolly

I'm trying to get some of the challenges posted that finish today.  I had planned to get most of these done earlier this week but I had a hospital appointment that took up much of the day on Wednesday which has thrown me out a bit.  The good news with that is that I am now on a wait list for surgery and may actually get some improvement in my health as a result.  The worst part is going to be the waiting!


I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - April Christmas Image Challenge
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz.  The image is also from Gecko Galz and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.

Have the Faith of a bird and know you can fly

This is the second month of Steampunk Challenges at Fripperies and Butterflies and I have managed to participate both times.


I would like to enter:

Fripperies and Butterflies - Steampunk Challenge
http://fripperiesandbutterflies.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-steampunk-monthly-challenge.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - April Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Gecko Galz and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  The dies used to cut the gears are from Memory Box.

Christmas Candle

I tried something different for me today - good to get out of one's comfort zone occasionally!  This card is created using  paint and a die-cut.

For some reason I have bought a mix of styles of Distress Paint.  Some are the flip-top variety and some are dabbers.  For this project, I used the three dabbers for the background and two flip-top ones to colour the piece that I diecut the candle from.


I would like to enter:

Memory Box - Paint
https://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2021/04/memory-box-challenge-71-paint.html

I have used Distress Ink dabbers (Barn Door, Spun Sugar, Milled Lavender) for the background piece.  I painted another piece using a brush and Distress Ink Flip-tops (Twisted Citron and Lucky Clover).  Once this piece had dried I die-cut Memory Box 99004 (Tall Taper Candle).

Thursday 29 April 2021

Spring Blessings

Another card  using up some of the items in my Awaiting Crafting boxes - digital papers, image and sentiment.  I still have a heap to work through but little by little it isn't looking quite so overwhelming.


I would like to enter:

The Crafter's Cafe - Flowers
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/264-15th-april.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Spring
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-218-easter-spring.html

I have used some strips of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles, Bearly Mine Designs and Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Fred She Said and the sentiment is from From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some white Peelcraft Stickers over the joins between the papers as well as some flower embellishments.

Christmas Time

I'm back into the Awaiting Crafting boxes today - digital paper, image and sentiment!


I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-2021-challenge-86-crafts-galore.html

CCC Digi Creations - Include An Animal
https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/2021/04/challlenge-124-include-animal.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-65.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Babycakes Digis and Designs and I'm not certain of the source of the sentiment.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also used some satin ribbon and some glitter foam snowflake embellishments.

For You

I like the pastel roses in this image and teamed them with a rose patterned paper.


I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz April Challenge - Blooming Beauties
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2021/04/gecko-galz-monthly-challengeblooming.html

Crafty Friends - Ladies and/or Girls
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-151-for-april.html

I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz.  The image is also from Gecko Galz and the sentiment is a clear stamp (source unknown).  I added some Wink of Stella to the headband and some of the roses.  I also added some flower stickers, some organza ribbon and some coloured leather shoestring.



Wishing You a Speedy Recovery

 I had a play with my Inkabilities to create a background.  I haven't had a play with them for a while and some of the bottles are starting to dry out so I might have to have a day creating backgrounds to put aside in my stash before the bottles dry up completely!


I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-144-anything-goes.html

The Outlawz Crash Your Stash - Metallic Inks
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/april-may-crash-your-stash-metallic-glitter-inks-or-paints

Crafty Friends - Ladies and/or Girls
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-151-for-april.html

I used two colours of Inkabilities and a sponge to swipe the pattern in two different directions.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers and the edges of image and sentiment were inked with one of the two Inkabilities colours.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon and also flower embellishments.

Just For You

 I had to go for a blood test this morning and they mucked it up a bit and ended up having to use both arms.  While I was trying to avoid lifting things so I don't bruise I went through a box of images and found one that I felt went with the little gift card that I had completed the base for


I would like to enter:

Creative Knockouts - Things with Wings
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/04/398-wings-things-artsystamper.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - April Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html

I have used offcut pieces of patterned papers from various paper pads (probably Kaisercraft ones).  The image is from Spyder's Corner and the sentiment is one that I typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the owl eyes.

Wednesday 28 April 2021

White Lady

 I often struggle with White on White cards but I had some sudden inspiration for this one:


I would like to enter:

Marianne Design - White on White
http://mariannedesign.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-270.html

Let's Squash It - 3 Embossing Folders and A Person
https://letssquashit.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-7-use-at-least-three-folders.html

I have used the following products from Marianne Design

DS0916 - Embossing Folder (with cut out pieces)

DF3404 - Honeycomb Embossing Folder

DF3402 - Embossing Folder (random dots)

LR0152 - Circle

LR0140 - Woman's Head

I also used some white glitter cardstock.

Recycled/Upcycled

 I used a lot of double sided tape and I wanted to used the empty rolls for something. I paper-machied the rolls together and then die-cut a circle of cardboard for the base and paper-machied that as well.  I then applied a couple of layers of gesso and then acrylic paint.  The containers were then ready to decorate.


I also found some pictures of a previous project in progress, using double-sided tape refills so have included those here as well.  Hard to believe the transformation!




I would like to enter

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2021/04/anything-goes-challenge_0895939944.html

CRAFT Challenge - Recycled
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-595-recycled_0210221033.html

I applied a flower themed napkin (serviette) to the side of the container using Mod Podge.  I printed out the image from Crafty Sentiments three times, then coloured with copic markers and added them to the container equi-distant apart.  I added some butterfly stickers as well.

Have A Purrrfect Birthday

I've had this image and sentiment sitting in my Awaiting Crafting boxes and thought that they would go well together - and then not done anything with them.  Yesterday, I pulled them both out and created a card with them.  I had to wait until this evening to post the card on my blog as I have been up at the hospital for an appointment for a significant part of the day.  


I would like to enter;

Digi Doodles Studio - Include An Animal
http://digidoodlestudioschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-37-include-animal.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-65.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is an older image from Digi Doodles Studio and the sentiment is from When The Scrap Hits The Fun.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some glitter domes to the card as well.

I Wheely Like You

I have woken to another cool morning - winter is definitely on it's way.  I don't mind the cool mornings if we have a clear day afterwards but yesterday it was raining off and on.  Which is actually more of a nuisance that anything - not enough to water the garden, etc but enough to stop washing getting dry outside.



I would like to enter:
Di's Digi Stamps - Animal acting like a human
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/animals-acting-like-humans-challen.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/classic-design-challenge-5th-birthday.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-65.html

Passion For Markers - Sentimental
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/week-589sentimental.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Doodle Pantry.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Inking of the image and sentiment is with Distress Ink (Peeled Paint). I added some wide ribbon and a puffy flower sticker.

Tuesday 27 April 2021

Warmest Winter Wishes

Our mornings are starting to get cooler now as we head into winter.  I think it is inspiring me to create winter/Christmas cards!


I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Use dies and/or punches
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-466-dies-and-or-punches.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/classic-design-challenge-5th-birthday.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - April Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html

I have used a digital paper from The Paper Shelter.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is either a rubber or clear stamp (not sure of the source as I can't find the stamp and it was stamped ages ago).  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.

I die-cut the image using a die from Memory Box and I also die cut some snowflakes using a Spellbinders die and glitter cardstock from DCWV.

Sunday 25 April 2021

Bee Happy

 The only item printed out specifically for this card is the gerbera daisy.  The digital paper, bee image and sentiment are all from my Awaiting Crafting boxes.


I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Daisy Time
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sunday-clean-and-simple/forum/topics/sunday-song-rhyme-april-18-may-1-2021

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/04/tuesday-morning-sketches-602.html

I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC.  The image is from Pattie's Creations and the sentiment is from Bird's Cards.

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches:




Saturday 24 April 2021

Merry Christmas!

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is For A Child.


I have used digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I also added Glossy Accents to the ornament and inked the edges of the sentiment with Distress Ink.  I added some shiny star stickers and some faux stitching.

I followed this sketch from Stella Says Sketch:


I would like to enter:

Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/stella-says-sketch-challenge-908.html

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge-sponsored-by-sheepski.html

Always Fun Challenges - Anything Goes
http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-210.html

Happy Birthday

My son is a fan of foxes so I tend to create fox themed cards for him.  His birthday is coming up soon so I am actually organised ahead of time.


I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Animal Magic
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/sheepski-designs-challenge-49-animal.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2021/04/getting-sketchy-with-sheepski-designs.html

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge-sponsored-by-sheepski.html

Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/week-15-anything-goes-colouring.html

CCC Digi Creations - Include An Animal
https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/2021/04/challlenge-124-include-animal.html

I have used digital papers from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I added a fox sticker in place of the bow in the sketch.

This is the (rotated) sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday that I followed:





Thursday 22 April 2021

Have a Purrrfect Birthday

This one was a grey scale image so I was inspired to just use pastel colours and keep the integrity of the image.  I am pleased with how it turned out.



I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - Four-legged Friends
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps_31.html

Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/week-14-anything-goes-colouring.html

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge-sponsored-by-sheepski.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-65.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and the sentiment is from When The Scrap Hits The Fun.   Colouring is with pastel coloured copic markers.  I also added a little pussycat sticker. 

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Many Thanks

 I was inspired by the book "Black Beauty" for this card:


I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Inspired By Book
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challeng-594-inspired-by-book.html

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/04/qkr-stampede-chalenge-418.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from QKR Stampede and the sentiment is from Bits of Paper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added three black pearls.

Bookmark

 I made a couple of bookmarks a while back and now can't find where I put them.  I suspect that I may have started a book and put it down somewhere without finishing it with the bookmark still inside.  At some point I'll come across it but in the meantime, I've made another bookmark.

The bookmark is double sided (that way there is no right side!).  This is one side:


and the other side:


I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Inspired by a Book 
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challeng-594-inspired-by-book.html

I have used pre-coloured images from Gecko Galz.  I added some Wink of Stella, white gel pen and stickers. 

Tuesday 20 April 2021

I wish you bliss

 Halfway through fussy cutting the image for this card I was starting to think I was out of my mind!  There were a lot of fiddly bits to fussy cut on this one.  However, now that the card is finished, I am glad that I persisted with the fussy cutting.


I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Girl Power
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-465-girl-power.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/classic-design-challenge-5th-birthday.html

I have used a digital paper from The Paper Shelter.  The image is also from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Pingvinmammans.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.

Just for You

 This month it was my turn to choose the theme for our NZ card swap group.  I had seen a few of these Pop Up Front Step Panel Cards when I was commenting.  I did a trial run and found that it fitted in an envelope nicely for posting too and was surprisingly easy to do (provided you followed the hints in the instructions).   I followed a tutorial which can be found here.

This is the card that I sent this month:


and this is a side view:


I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

I have used three different digital papers from a set of papers by Lozzy (which I won at A Bit More Time To Craft).  I inked the edges and folds of the two pieces of cardstock before constructing.  I also added a 3D butterfly sticker.

Wisdom comes with old age...

We are at the midway point of the Share a Smile/Laugh Challenge at Path of Positivity.  This month we are sponsored by Hetty Clare Art and Scribbles Designs.



I have used an image from Scribbles Designs called Angel Diva and a sentiment from Scribbles Designs called Wisdom Age Birthday.



I also used digital papers and some star stickers.

I followed a tutorial for a Double Z Fold Card.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-2021-challenge-86-crafts-galore.html


Monday 19 April 2021

Spring!

We are the start of the second April Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  The theme for this challenge is Colour of Spring and/or Wet/Dry Embossing and the sponsor is Colour of Love.


I have used an image from Colour of Love called Sugi's Tulips.


I also used a digital paper from When The Scrap Hits The Fun along with some embossing for the background.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - Spring
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-218-easter-spring.html

April Showers - Enjoy every moment

I have created two cards for the midway of the April Challenge at Jan's Digis Challenge Blog.

For my first card, I have used images and sentiments from April Showers Promise.

This is how the card looks closed up:


and then opened up:


I have created a Quatro Fold Card.   

I used digital papers from Lozzy.  Colouring is with copic markers

I would like to enter my first card at:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

For my second card, I have used an image and sentiment from Signs of Autumn.


I also used some digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a wooden leaf embellishment.


Spring!

We are at the start of the second Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends for April.  This challenge is sponsored by All Dressed Up.


I have used an image from All Dressed Up called Spring Has Sprung.


I also used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some ephemera from a spring themed pack.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge-116.html

Sunday 18 April 2021

Happy Birthday

 I had trouble deciding what to use on the Tic Tac Toe board at The Outlawz Tuesday.  This is what I ended up coming up with:

Right column top - alternating colours which inspired the background

Right column centre - image (tree)

Right column bottom - Yellow from daffodils which inspired the inking colour

The Tic Tac Toe board that I followed is further down this post


I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - April Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge.html

Try Stampin' on Tuesdays - Sketch + Birthday
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-501.html

The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Tic Tac Toe
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-6th-april-19th-april

I have used glitter tape to create the background.  The image and sentiment are from Beccy's Place.  The edges are inked with Distress Ink.

Here is the Tic Tac Toe board that I followed


and also the sketch that I followed: