Having the choice of four seasons for the Season Theme at Sheepski Designs, I opted for Spring as the weather here feels more like Spring than Summer. It is warm but wet.
I would like to enter:
Sheepski Designs - Seasons (Spring)
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-seasons.html
Creative Sketchy Girls - Sketch
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-80.html
I don't create many masculine cards but this image spoke to me. I paired it with a paper that has houses on it - as though the train is passing by the houses.
I would like to enter:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-459.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 245
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/01/lets-begin-our-10th-year-of-inspiration.html
I have used two papers from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from QKR Stampede and the sentiment is from Sparkle n Sprinkle. Coloring is with copic markers. I also added some small black gems.
I have had a bit of a crafting day today as the weather was still not the greatest with rain off and on. I am missing the summer sun and had to get my dose of summer through the image that I used on this card.
I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Something Cold (ice-block)
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-538-something-cold.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 246
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/01/lets-begin-our-10th-year-of-inspiration.html
I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Create with TLC. Coloring is with copic markers. I also added two strips of paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad and some shell embellishments.
I started this card before I realized that the card I was creating for Beccy's Place January Challenge would also fit with the challenge at Carlin's Map Paradise. It has been raining heavily for the past few days so I have caught up on most things so this morning I decided to finish off this card:
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - January Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-challenge.html
Carlin's Map Paradise - Party and Number 5
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-54-januari.html
I have used a digital paper from Beccy's Place. The image and sentiment are also from Beccy's Place. Coloring is with copic markers. I didn't specifically set out to follow a particular card fold but I suspect that I pulled this one from my memory and it may be based on one of Beccy's tutorials.
I am hoping to get the remainder of the cards that I completed a couple of days ago uploaded today but I also have some DT projects to complete so that might not happen. I am at least getting this one uploaded. This time I haven't included the optional twist - I just couldn't come up with an idea on how to incorporate something local.
This is the front of the card when closed with part of the image showing through the aperture:
And I added the message panel to the reverse of the card so there was more room to write:
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - January Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-challenge.html
Carlin's Map Paradise - January Challenge
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-54-januari.html
This is the last of the Gecko Galz Challenges that I have completed. There is another one that I haven't even started and it is looking unlikely that I will find the time to do so before it closes.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge - January Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. I colored the digital image with copic markers. I also added some Glossy Accents to the handle on the lid.
We are at the midway inspiration for the January Challenge at Path of Positivity. The optional twist this month is Inspired by Word Collage
The outside cover showing the Word Collage by A Matter of Moments that inspired me:
The popsicle page ( I'm not a fan of ice-blocks so my page is ice-creams instead) using images by AJ's Digital, Delicious Doodles, The Stamping Chef, Avadares and Janes Doodles
Road Trip Pages inside the back cover. Again there is a pocket to slide in some memories from our road trip. The images are from Doodle Pantry, Anji's Antics and Market St Stamps.
I would like to enter:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/pennys-challenge-538.html
Classic Design Open Challenge - January Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/classic-design-challenge-january-2023-1.html
I have used several digital papers from PixelScrapper and also one from Lozzy. I need to add the sources of the digital images. I had written them down as I worked on the journal but I've mis-placed the list so need to find where I put it.
Coloring is with copic markers.
In contrast to today, the day that I created this card it was bright and sunny which inspired the color scheme.
I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - January Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2022/12/january-2023-progressive-freebie.html
I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. The image is by Sandra of The Outlawz and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis. Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.
The weather isn't the greatest outside today so I'm spending a bit of time getting inside things done. First off, is some finished projects to upload. I got some cardstock scraps and my gears/cogs dies out. I didn't use all the ones that I die-cut so I have a few in reserve for another project.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - January Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. I added some die-cut cogs/gears picking up some of the colors from the image.
I'm making good progress today in getting some of my completed projects uploaded. I still have a few more to do but they might have to wait until tomorrow.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Gothic Challenge - January Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-gothic-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. The black velvet embellishment I have had in my stash for a very long time. This was the last one on the sheet and I was saving it for the right occasion. I thought it was just right for this one.
I am gradually uploading my monthly projects. This is a card using the Monthly Image from Gecko Galz. It is such a lovely image.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Monthly Challenge - January Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-image-challenge-of-month.html
I have used a paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. I added some WInk of Stella as well as some stickers.
I decided to do something a bit different with the January Christmas Image at Gecko Galz. I created a scene with the inside "wallpaper" showing and Santa outside in the snow looking in. It was a lot of fussy cutting of the inside of the window but the end result is worth the effort it took.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz - January Christmas Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper, image, sentiment and window frame from Gecko Galz.
I have some time to sit and write posts for a few of the cards that I completed over the past couple of days. I'm starting with this one as it closes in a couple of days I think.
I managed to use all of the prompts in the Butterfly Wheel.
This is the view looking from the front when it is (almost) folded up. The intention was for it to be folded up but when I took the photo the front panel wouldn't stay closed.
This is a view from the front showing the unfolded view from the front. You can also see a peek of the paper on the reverse.
The front view with the card opened up
The back view of the card showing the greeting panel as well as the contrasting papers.
I would like to enter:
Butterfly Challenge - F is for...
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/176-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-f-for.html
I have used two butterfly patterned digital papers - the french rose coloued one is from Lozzy and the fuchsia colored one is from Bearly Mine Designs. The butterflies are mostly stickers but the larger one on the larger panel is a die-cut using a die I won some time ago in a Butterfly Challenge. The flowers on the internal panels are flower shaped gemstones (plus there are also tiny flowers in the paper on the reverse of the card). The sentiment on the message panel is from Shelly's Images.
I saw that there was a new challenge at Gecko Galz in December but I was unable to join in then. This month when I saw the ATC set for the challenge I knew I wanted to participate. I haven't made ATC for many years so it was fun to have a go again. This is the first of this month's Gecko Galz challenges that I have managed to upload. I hope to get them all uploaded by the end of the weekend if possible.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz - ATC Challenge
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/atc-monthly-challenge.html
Critter Crazy Challenge - Creature as a Feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html
I have used the ATC set for the challenge. I inked each ATC with some yellow Distress Ink to give a moon glow.
We are at the midway inspiration for the January Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas. The optional twist this month is "Out with the Old, In with the New"
I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. The image is from Aurora Wings. Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.
I would like to enter:
Critter Crazy Challenges - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-132-anything-christmas-goes.html
We are at the midway of the January 2023 Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.
I have used a set by Jan's Digi Stamps called Sweethearts. I have included a number of the items in the set in this card. I also printed the drinks twice - one flipped - so that I had them on opposing panels.
The closed card with the belly band:
This is the card partially opened
inside of the card :
close up of the inside
I have also used 2 digital papers from PixelScrapper. Coloring is with copic markers.
I followed a tutorial for a Double Display Fold-Out Gatefold Card by Iced Images.
I would like to enter:
Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Friendship
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/160-friendship.html
Classic Design Open Challenge - January Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/classic-design-challenge-january-2023-1.html
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - January Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-crafts-galore-encore.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-1-2023-anything-goes.html
It is time for the second Anything Goes Challenge for 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. For this challenge, our sponsor is Conie Fong.
I have used Princess Molly Bundle from Conie Fong.
I also used some digital papers from PixelScrapper. Coloring is with copic markers and I also added some enamel dots.
I would like to enter:
Classic Design Open Challenge - January Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/classic-design-challenge-january-2023-1.html
Sponsor Details:
We are at the start of the first challenge for 2023 at Scribbles Designs. For this one, we are celebrating the first main character at Scribbles Designs and that is Brrr so the Challenge Theme is "Penguin Pals". Since it is summer here (or at least it is meant to be), I have created a summery card for the start of the challenge:
I have used:
Scribbles Designs - Brrr Cool Treat
Scribbles Designs - Wishing You/Sending You some (sun)shine
Scribble Doodle Designs - Friday Freebie: Sun Digi Paper
Colouring is with copic markers and the inking is with Distress Oxide. I added some glitter domes to one corner.
I would like to enter;
Critter Crazy Challenge - Creature as a Feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html
We are at the start of the first challenge for 2023 at Incy Wincy Designs. This one is shorter than usual due to the later start date - it will still close on the 25th of the month. For this first challenge, the theme is cute and/pastel colors and we are sponsored by TLC Designs.
I have used a set from TLC Designs called Sketch EZ - #117 Challenge Bundle
Coloring is with copic markers. I also added some tiny pearls around the scallop oval. I followed the sketch that was part of the set.
I would like to enter:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/pennys-challenge-537-happy-new-year.html
Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/12/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-84-and.html
Critter Crazy Challenge - Creature as a Feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html
Crazy For Cats - Anything Cat Goes
https://crazyforcatschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-3-anything-cat-goes.html
I wasn't sure that I was going to get this finished as I have only been back home a couple of days and my To Do list is horrendous. I had this planned out in my head while I was away but you never know if it is going to work until you start creating. I had to change a bit on it but it is fairly close to what was in my initial thoughts.
I would like to enter:
Craftartista - Snowmen
https://craftartista.blogspot.com/2022/12/craftlandia-challenge-13.html
I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz. The mandala image is from Craftartista (Mia). The snowman image is fussy cut from a Gecko Galz image - I just wanted him and not the girl he was with. Coloring is with copic markers. I also added some gems to the four corners.
This month at Path of Positivity, the optional twist is "Inspired By A Word Collage"
I have used a digital paper. The word art collage is from Create with TLC and the image is from The Stamping Chef. Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.
I would like to enter:
The Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/292-anything-goes.html
It is reveal time at Card Chain Challenge for the cards created during December 2022. This time my card was sent to Patricia in Texas.
I usually like to follow as many of the prompts that I can but this time just stuck to the fourth row of Squares + Deer + Emboss + Splats + Santa.
The reindeer is from The Sherlock's Home and I'm not sure of the source of the Santa image or the sentiment (I do know the sentiment is a clear stamp and Santa is a digital image). Colouring is with copic markers. I embossed three squares using an embossing folder and then added some splats.
I would like to enter:
Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas Goes
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/end-of-year-anything-christmas-goes.html
Sweet Stampers - Anything Goes
https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-75-anything-goes-und.html
We are the start of the first challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps for the year of 2023. Jan has released two sets this month which can be found in the store.
I have used one of the new sets from Jan's Digi Stamps on this project. The set is called Lovin' Lily of The Valley.
I also used some paper from a paper pad. Colouring is with copic markers. I also added some satin ribbon as a closure.
I followed a tutorial for a Double Shadow Box Card by Sam Calcott.
I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Anything Goes
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-662-anything-goes.html
Sweet Stampers - Anything Goes (Final Challenge)
https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-75-anything-goes-und.html
The Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/292-anything-goes.html
Crafts Galore - January Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-crafts-galore-encore.html
This is the first challenge for 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. As usual, the theme is Anything Goes. To start us off for the year, we are sponsored by All Dressed Up.
I have used an image from All Dressed Up called Bon Voyage.
I also used packaging foam and Distress Oxide ink to create the background. The sentiment is from Create with TLC and the stickers are from a travel themed ephemera pack.
I would like to enter:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/pennys-challenge-536-final-challenge.html
Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2022/12/484-anything-goes-twinkle-lane-design.html
All Dressed Up - December Challenge
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/december-challenge-135.html
Sponsor Details: