Just For You

It is a nice sunny day here again today.  I think we have had better weather in Autumn that we had in summer.   We still have had some wet days but not as many as we seemed to get over the Summer months.  Today I completed a Spring card.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Embellish It
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-embellish-it.html

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Spring
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/03/festive-friday-challenge-march-17-to.html

The Outlawz Challenges - March Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-linky.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers and inking with Distress Oxide.

Thanks

Since we are in Autumn here, I was inspired to create an Autumn themed Thanks card.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - March Challenge
https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge.html

Carlin's Map Paradise - Sketch and Theme
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-56-maart.html

These were the sketches and themes that were given to choose from

 I chose Sketch 1 and Theme 3.

I used digital papers that were in my offcuts box.  I think all three of them are from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image and sentiment are both from Beccy's Place.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also die-cut some leaves using a Memory Box die.

Happy Birthday

I love this yummy looking image.  Sadly, for me, it is several months before strawberries are back in season. 

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - March Image
https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge.html

Passion For Markers - Birthday Cards
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-682birthday-cards.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Beccy's Place.  I cut the sentiment in two to fit around the image and was pleasantly surprised how well it actually fitted as I had added the image to the base first.  Coloring is with copic markers and a touch of Kindy Glitz on the flower centers. I also added a plaid ribbon and some dots of Kindy Glitz.

Butterfly Tent Fold Card

Once again I managed to use all the prompts for The Butterfly Challenge.   I found a paper that had two of the colors and close to one of the others.  I added some of the fourth color with the twine and pearls.

 Front/side view:

Front:

I would like to enter:

The Butterfly Challenge - T is for..
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/179-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-t-for.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The butterfly is a large-ish felt butterfly.  I bought a pack of these a few years ago and haven't used that many of them.  The color was perfect for this card.  I blinged up the butterfly with a strip of pearls plus added two larger ones to the top of the card.

Love Birds

I decided to create this one without a sentiment as I couldn't find one I liked.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - March Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-progressive-freebie-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - March Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-linky.html

Sheepski Designs - Embellish It
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-embellish-it.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and is called Love Birds.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the heart in the image.  I finished with some heart stickers.

Breathe

This is my final post for the Gecko Galz Challenges for March.   First time this year that I have managed to complete all of them so I must be a little less swamped this month.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - March 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 butterfly stickers (inspired by the butterflies in the image and sentiment).

Home For The Holidays

I usually work on my Christmas tags closer to Christmas but seeing a Tag Themed challenge, I decided to create some now.

I would like to enter:

Taylor Made Cards 4 U - Tags
https://taylormadecards4u.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge-tags.html

I have used a digital paper and sentiments from Taylor Made Cards 4 U.  The tags have been die-cut with a die collection from Nellie's.  I added some snowflake gems, snowflake stickers and some twine.

A Special Day

I found this image among my container of uncolored images that I printed out some time ago that I am endeavoring to color.  It is such a pretty image so I was excited to get coloring and creating.

I would like to enter:

Ching-Chou Kuik -  Anything Goes
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html

I have used a digital paper (not sure of the source as it was in my Awaiting Crafting paper container.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some pearls.

The Adventure begins

It is very overcast here at the moment, but according to the weather forecast we aren't meant to get any rain for another 10 hours.  I can feel dampness in the air outside so I somehow think the weather forecast might be wrong.

I would like to enter:

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

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

Beauty

 I really love this month's digital stamp at Gecko Galz.  

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Digital Stamp Challenge - March Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some red gems.

Love birds

I have been die-cutting some of my smaller scraps of cardstock so that I have some embellishments ready to use when time is a bit pressed.   I had a number of orange hearts and felt they fit with the color scheme and theme of this project:

 

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Gothic Challenge - March 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 heart dies are from a set by Marianne Design.  I also added some glitter gems.

Smell The Flowers

It rained for most of yesterday so I spent some time trying to finish off cards that I had started for challenges due to close by the end of the month.  I'm going to try and get most of them uploaded today so there will be a number of posts today.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - Ode To Spring
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challengeode-to-spring.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I added some ribbon and a flower die-cut.

Cut Colour Paste

Midway Inspiration at Path of Positivity.  This month's theme is a mood board which you can see here.

I have used images from Flat Friends, KennyK Stamps and Jellypark Friends.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I die-cut a heart (cut), scribbled a copic (colour) and added some glitter adhesive (paste)

Merry Christmas

Our midway inspiration at 12 Months of Christmas has just been posted.  It is a bit later than usual but better late than never as they say.  Our optional twist for March is "Light The Way".  I added some Christmas tree lights to the night sky (which also has stars lighting the way.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The Christmas light image is from Create with TLC and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-136-anything-christmas-goes.html

Holiday Joy

This is the second of the Gecko Galz that I'm uploading today.  I still have a few days before the challenges close but I would like to try and get more posted today if I can.

I would like to enter:

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

I have combined the March Christmas Image from Gecko Galz with one of their digital papers and a sentiment from one of their sentiment sets.  I added some red "berries" to the paper as well as some grosgrain ribbon.  Coloring is with copic markers.

Once Upon A Time

I have finished all bar one of the monthly challenges at Gecko Galz but this is only the first that I have managed to get as far as writing the post.  I used most of the items in the ATC set which was supplied free for the challenge.

 

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz ATC Challenge - March Set
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/atc-monthly-challenge.html

As well as using the ATC set by Gecko Galz, I also added some mount tape to the image in the one on the left and some Kindy Glitz to the centre and right ones.

 

Happy Birthday!

 I'm feeling a lot better this morning.  I'm not entirely sure what I had but hopefully I'm over the worst of it.  I had many of the covid symptoms but tested negative so I've managed to rule that out.  I'm going to take it fairly quietly today so that I can fully recover.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Female
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-671-female.html

PINspiration Challenge - Birthday + Flowers (on paper)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pinspirational-challenge-299-march.html

Passion For Markers - Birthday Cards
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-682birthday-cards.html

I have used two digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Star Stampz and the sentiment is from Trimgym.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

8

 This card has taken me several days to come together as I haven't been feeling well. So long that the sketch that I followed closed yesterday - and I had heaps of time when I started it.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Female
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-671-female.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

I have used a couple of digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Zuri Artsy Craftsy and the number is a stamp (rubber I think but not sure of the brand).  Coloring is with copic markers.

This is the sketch that I followed (now closed)

Season's Greetings

 It is time for the start of the March Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  For March, the theme is "A Scandinavian Christmas".

I have used:

Scribbles Designs - Festive Trees

Scribbles Designs - Season's Greetings Quote

I have also used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some red pearls in two sizes.

I would like to enter:

Flowers Grow Back

We are at the midway inspiration point of the March Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set by Jan's Digi Stamps called Dogwood Blooms.

 and the reverse showing the greeting panel as well as a glimpse of the layering on the front of the card:

I have also used two digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Pop Up Vertical Double Easel Card by Iced Images

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - March Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

Passion For Markers - Colors of Spring
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-681colours-of-spring.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

 

Summer

It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This time, we are sponsored by Alex Syberia Designs.

I have used an image from Alex Syberia called Strawberry Trimmings

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some stamped letters (not sure of the brand).  

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-542.html

Crafts Galore Encore - March Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - CAS
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/162-clean-and-simple-c.html

 

Sorry Santa

This is another image that I found printed out and not colored.  Today, I have colored and created a card with it.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-670-christmas.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The images that I used are also from Trimgym..  Coloring is with copic markers.

Happy Birthday

 I have been on a bit of a roll with finishing some cards today.  I'm hoping that tomorrow I might be able to get back to some other things although I will have to make sure I don't over-do it.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

I have used two digital papers from Computer Scrapbook.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine (now Color of Love) and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with color pencils and copic markers.

Congratulations

 When I was doing some tidying, I found this one already printed out with the image and sentiment.  All that was needed was to find a paper and colour and embellish.  I don't know if my original intention was to create a slimline card or not but since the size was right for one, that's what I created.

I would like to enter:

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/03/qkr-stampede-challenge-462.html

I have used a digital paper from Vintage Digital.  The image is from Stitchy Bear Stamps and the sentiment is from Eureka Stamps.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some ric-rac braid across the white space between the image and sentiment.

A Star is Born

The title of this post isn't inspired by the movie - it comes from the message in the larger star in the image.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-137.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-670-christmas.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-sketches-here-at-sweet-sketch.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

I have used digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added a glitter foam star and some pearls.

I followed this (rotated) sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday;

Just For You

I have found a bit of time to have a bit of a play with some non-Design Team projects.  I aggravated an old leg injury at the weekend and yesterday was in quite a bit of pain.  It feels a lot better today but I'm trying to not over-use it and do some quieter activities like reading and crafting.   The floors can wait for another day or two.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Animals
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-680animals.html

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-sketch-challenge-march-1-april-4.html

Sheepski Designs - Embellish It
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-embellish-it.html

The Outlawz Challenges - March Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-linky.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - March Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/classic-design-challenge-march-2023-3.html

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some ribbon and enamel dots.

I followed the sketch at The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge.

Draw Paint Create

The February Challenge at Path of Positivity is Inspired by a Moodboard which can be seen here.

I was inspired by the colors as well as the paint swatches.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images (top to bottom) are from Little Blue Button, Sans Designs and Sliekje Stamps.  I typed out the sentiment on the computer.  COloring is with copic markers and Distress Crayons.  Inking is with Distress Ink.

For A Friend

 This is the second of the cards that I created earlier today.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Dots and/or Circles
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-543-dots-andor-circles.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-55-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

I have used a polka dot paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some pearls and lace.

Just For You

 Somehow I have managed to get about a week or so behind - after February only being 2-3 days shorter than other months.  I haven't managed to create much outside of Design Team cards but I put aside some time today to do that.  I had been putting this one off as it looked difficult - turned out it wasn't that difficult at all.

I would like to enter:

Butterfly Challenge - C is for..
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/178-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-c-for.html

Passion For Markers - Things With Wings
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-679things-with-wings.html

I have used a check paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The images on the inside are both from Create with TLC.  Coloring is with copic markers and inking of the embossing is with Distress Ink.  I also added some butterfly puffy stickers.

I used all the elements on the Butterfly wheel.

Sending a Happy Hello

We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for March 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Beccy's Place.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set called Tree Scapes by Beccy's Place

I also used the pastel set of Gansai Tambi Watercolors along with some colored pencils for the coloring of the background.   

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - March Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - For Men Only
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/161-for-men-only.html

Dance In The Puddles

The March Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps has started.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set by Jan's Digi Stamps called Rain Dance.

and this photo shows the springs behind the layers as well as the greeting panel on the inside of the card:

I have used digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I used a foil card for matting which has picked up a reflection of the colors used on the card.

I have followed a tutorial for a Floating Double Panel Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Irish Blessing (inspired by rain)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/2023/03/sunday-song-rhyme-challenge-march-5.html

The Outlawz Challenge - March Challenges
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-linky.html

 

Kiss Me I'm Lucky

 We are at the Midway Inspiration for the February Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  For February, the theme is Sheep Thrills.

I have used:

Scribbles Designs - Mr Wool Shamrock

Scribbles Designs - Kiss Me

I have also used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-anything-goes-with.html

Colorful Options - Green
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-2023.html

Honey

 It looks like it is going to be a lovely day today for the start of Autumn.  Summer hasn't been that great weather wise so maybe Autumn will be a bit nicer than usual.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Deisgns - Wings and Paws
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-wings-and-paws.html

Try Stampin on Tuesday - Sketch and Stripes
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-595.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Pink Paislee.  The image is from Sheepski Designs.  Coloring is with copic markers.  

This is the sketch that I mostly followed (I changed up the sentiment for some sparkly gem and rotated it)

From Me To You

February seemed to just whizz by.  First day of March means it is the start of the next challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  For the month of March, the themes are Pets and/or Happiness and the sponsors are Mirtillamente and Last Minute Manda.

I have used a set by Last Minute Manda called Crazy Cat Lady.

I have also used a digital paper from Buckwell and a sentiment from Digi Stamps & Joy. I printed the cat bed and knitting wool beside each other and printed the cat separately and after coloring and fussy cutting, added it to the cat bed.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.