Christmas Wishes

 This week at CHNC, the optional twist is Use A Sentiment.  I had this big sentiment that I had stamped some time ago that was perfect to use.

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Create with TLC and the sentiment is a rubber or clear stamp.  The sentiment was in my Awaiting Crafting box so I'm not sure of the brand of the stamp.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-15th-january.html

Thank You

Once again, I think I followed every element of the wheel at Butterfly Challenge.  I may not have got the colours quite right but I did the best match I could.  I have seen this card al

I would like to enter:

Butterfly Challenge - T is for ....
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/165-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-t-for.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-15th-january.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - January Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2022/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  I used tan coloured cardstock for the base.  The butterflies are stickers - I had two sheets of the same stickers so I was able to match the butterflies.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed the tutorial from Butterfly Challenge.

Tricorn Cupcakes

This month's image for the Monthly Challenge at Beccy's Place came with a digital paper - so of course I used both.  The twist this time is to create a Fancy Fold Card.  I still have some fancy folds bookmarked that I ran out of time in November to attempt so this was a great twist for me.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - January Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper and an image from Beccy's Place.

I followed a tutorial for a Tricorn Style Card from Sam Calcott.

Dapper Crows

 This is my final post today for the projects using the Gecko Galz.  Yay, I got them all uploaded!

Aren't these crows looking very dapper in their Top Hats.

I would like to enter:

Never More Designs - January Gothic Challenge
https://nevermoredesigns.blogspot.com/p/monthly-gothic-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper and an image from Gecko Galz.

Live In The Moment

 This is the fourth of five posts using Gecko Galz images and papers.  It is looking like I will get them all uploaded tonight.  I have no idea what tomorrow will bring so I want to get these done while the going is good.

I would like to enter:

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

I have used a digital paper and an image from Gecko Galz.  I also added some ephemera - sentiment and clock face. 

Dream

 This is my third Gecko Galz post today.  

I would like to enter:

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

The digital paper and image are from Gecko Galz.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.   Colouring is with copic markers.

Noel

This is the second card using Gecko Galz products.  

I would like to enter:

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

I have used a digital paper and the January image from Gecko Galz.  The sentiment is from Beyond The Fringe and is coloured with copic markers.

I Dream My Painting and then I paint my Dream

My life is really hectic at the moment but I really wanted to try and complete all the January Challenges at Gecko Galz.  I need the sense of accomplishment that completing them gives me.  I'm not sure that February will be much better than January either.  This is the first of them (I hope to get most of them uploaded tonight):

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - Pre-Raphaelite Dreams
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2022/01/gecko-galz-monthly-challengepre.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  The image and sentiment are from the same kit.  I inked the edge of the card to match the mustard like colour in the digital paper.

You can't have a rainbow without a little rain

 I am really off to a bad start for 2022.  For most of last year, I managed to get my progressive challenge cards completed by mid-month.  First month of this year and I'm within three days of the end of the month.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - January
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-january-2022

I have used a digital paper from Summer Driggs.  The image is from All Dressed Up and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Kitties on a wreath

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is "No Sentiment"

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from The East Wind.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some poinsettias cut with a die.  I also added some pearls.

I would like to enter

CHNC Patterned Paper - January Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2022/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/01/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-74.html

Be Mine, Love You

We are midway through the first challenge of 2022 at Jan's Digi Stamps.  We are highlighting some of the stamp sets that are on sale during January.

For the midway, I have used the black and white version of Sweetheart Candy.

I also used a digital paper from Lozzy.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial from Sam Calcott for a Centre Panel Card

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-15th-january.html

Butterflies and Sunny Days

We are midway through January so it is time for the second Anything Goes Challenge for 2022.  This time we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter

I have used an image and digital paper from The Paper Shelter called Little Butterfly.

I also used a digital sentiment from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Colour It
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-494-colour-it.html

The Paper Shelter Shop: http://www.thepapeprirshelter.com/Blog: https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159437137434536/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepapershelter/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/papershelter/our-digital-stamps-products/

Joy

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is "Feature An Animal".  I went with the predictable route - a reindeer - because I had this lovely image printed out and wanted to use it.

I have used a digital paper from Nothing But Freebies.  I added some Wink of Stella to the reindeer on the paper.  The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenges - Any Animal as the Main Feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-58-anything-goes-with.html

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-107-anything-christmas-goes.html

Upcycled Tag

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is Upcycle or Use Something Old.  I upcycled some packaging by cutting a tag from it.

I have used a digital paper from Little Scraps of Heaven.  The image is from Digi with It.  I also added some Christmas ribbon, twine and gold stars.

I would like to enter:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-106-anything-christmas-goes.html

I Only Have Eyes For You

We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for 2022 at Jan's Digi Stamps.  For the month of January, there are also some stamp sets on sale.

I have used one of the new sets for January, which is called Only Have Eyes For You.

I also used a digital paper from Lozzy.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I am fairly certain I followed a fun fold tutorial for this card but now can't remember what it is called or whose tutorial that I followed so I can include the link.  I will continue looking through the You Tube tutorials that I have saved and add the link if I can find it.

I finally found the link to the Tutorial that I followed for an Angled Gatefold Card.  The tutorial is by Stamp with Lorraine.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Any Critter as the main feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-58-anything-goes-with.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

Happy Holidays

 We are at the reveal of the cards sent during December for Card Chain Challenge.  I sent my card to Gundi in Germany.

This time we had a Tic Tac Toe:

I followed the left hand column.  I originally started following a different line so I also have fancy fold.

I used paper from a paper pad that I have had for many years which I only tend to pull out when I create fancy fold cards as the pad is 12 x 12 and usually not close at hand.  The gold is glitter cardstock.  The image is from Delicious Doodles and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  I added brads to the centres of the snowflakes in the image.  

I received this card from Hilary.

I received the card a couple of days ago but life has been a bit hectic and I haven't let her know that it has arrived so I need to do that now!  

I would like to enter:

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Anything Goes
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/12/tuesday-morning-sketches-annual.html

Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas Goes
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/end-of-year-anything-christmas-goes.html

Amore

We are at the start of 2022 and time for the first challenge for the year at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  As usual, the theme is Anything Goes.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by All Dressed Up.

I have used an image from All Dressed Up called Amore.

I also used some wide washi tape for the background.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some Wink of Stella to the heart in the image and some glitter heart stickers to the background.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes with an All Dressed Up image
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-challenge-124.html

Happy New Year

This week the optional twist remains at Any Christmas or New Year design.  Since this challenge falls on New Year, I have created a New Year's card this time.

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Flat Friends.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some mesh ribbon, buttons and a pre-made flower embellishment.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html