Just For You

This is the final post for today.  I have made a Joy Fold Card - the first photo is the card closed and the second  photo  is the card partially opened.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - April Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Beccy's Place.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Joy Fold Card by Beccy's Place.

Hi There!

I completed this card a few days ago but it has taken me that long to have some time to sit at the computer and write this post.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - April Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/03/april-2023-progressive-freebie-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - April Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/april-2023-linky.html

Fly Free

This is the final project for the March Challenges at Gecko Galz.  This one is the themed one of Feathered Friends.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz - Feathered Friends
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challengefeathered-friends.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I embossed a piece of blue cardstock and added vertically.

April

I found that I had a word sentiment from Gecko Galz that not only matched the current month but also matched the blues in the image.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - April
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I also added some ephemera that work well with the image.

Bee Kind Always

I didn't manage to upload as many of the completed projects yesterday that I would have liked.  I'm going to try and get the rest uploaded this evening.

I would like to emter:

Gecko Galz Monthly Challenge - April 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.  I added some additional color with some watercolor pencils to give a better depth to the color.

You Can Go Your Own Way

I picked this particular sentiment because she was going one way and her hair the other.  I also like the song it is a quote from.

I would like to enter:

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

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I also added some extra color/shading using a watercolor pencil.

Joyeux Noel

I ended up with only a small piece of the background paper showing as I wanted the image to be the star of this card:

I would like to enter:

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

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

A Cup of Tea makes everything better

I only used three of the four available images for the ATC Challenge this month.

I would like to enter:

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

I have used the ATC sheet for the April Challenge.  I also added some vintage looking doilies to each of them as well as inking around the edges.

Find Your Happy

I finished a few projects before the weekend but haven't had a chance to upload them.  I'm going to try and progressively upload them today and tomorrow.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge - April 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 image using copic markers in colors to match the digital paper.  I also added some pearls.

Walt Disney

This month's challenge at Path of Positivity has an optional twist of "Inspired by Literature".  This is my midway inspiration project:

I had a collection of four Walt Disney books that were a favorite of my childhood (pictured on the left page).  I took inspiration from the two larger pictured books for the right hand page - all of these are images based on the stories in those books.

I have used three images from Sassy Studio Designs.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Inspired by a Book
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-674-inspired-by-book.html

Best Wishes

I have only included six of the seven options for this challenge - I couldn't figure out how to include the hemp option.

I would like to enter:

Butterfly Challenge - H is for ...
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/180-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-h-for.html

Front of the card:

 and the inside:

 I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The sentiment is from Crafting with Jack.  I added some butterfly stickers to the inside panels for interest.  The die used on the front is from Cottage Cutz - I think it may have been from a previous Butterfly Challenge.  It was a bit too long for the front of the card so I chopped off one of the butterflies and added it in a different place.

Hello Spring

 Mid-Month Inspiration time at Jan's Digi Stamps.

I have used a set from Jan's Digi Stamps called Early May Bouquet.

Front of card

First opening

Greeting panel inside

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Diagonal Fold Flip Top Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Pretty Pastels
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/week-685pretty-pastels.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/pennys-challenge-544.html

The Corrosive Challenge - April
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

The Crafters Cafe - Flowers
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/296-easter-andor-flowers-15th-april-2023.html

Beautiful Blossoms - Mood Board (flowers in vase)
https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/anything-goes-florals-with-optional.html

Double Trouble - Flowers plus Partner
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/Challenge-136.html

Sun Kissed

Today is the start of the second Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends for the month of April 2023.  This challenge, we are sponsored by Sheepski Designs.

 

I have used an image from Sheepski Designs called Sunflowers

 

I also used two digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some glass beads to the centres of the flowers for some dimension.

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - Spring
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-242-easter-spring.html

The Crafters Cafe - Flowers
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/296-easter-andor-flowers-15th-april-2023.html

Sponsor Details

Sheepski Design Shop
Blog Shop
Blog
Facebook
Instagram

Season's Greetings

 It is time for some more inspiration at 12 Months of Christmas.  This month, our optional twist is "Favorite Color Combo".  My favorite colors are yellow and orange - nice cheerful colors of Summer.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Sassy Studio Designs and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles Studio.

I would like to enter:

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-137-anything-christmas-goes.html

Your Pad or Mine?

It is time for the start of the April challenge at Scribbles Designs and this month our theme is Amphibians.

I have used Carl images from Scribbles Designs:

Scribbles Designs - Carl

Scribbles Designs - Carl Gone Buggy

Scribbles Designs - Lunch Pad

Scribble Doodle Designs -  Polka Dot Digi Paper

 and the inside of the card showing the second Carl image;

 Coloring is with copic markers.  I also die-cut some embellishments from  silver glitter cardstock using a Spellbinders die set as well as punched some circles using a CARL hand punch.

I followed a tutorial for a Peek-A-Boo Card by Sam Calcott

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-anything-goes-with.html

 

Wishing You Joy and Happiness

 It was really wet again yesterday so I created a couple more cards.  This one is a pastel Christmas card.  

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Things with Tails
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/things-with-wings-andor-tails-challenge.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-56-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Passion For Markers - Pretty Pastels
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/week-685pretty-pastels.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs which I softened by added some vellum over the top.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Cre8ive Hands.  Coloring is with pastel pink copic markers.  I also added a couple of vellum embellishments.

Congratulations

This is the final card from today.

I would like to enter:

Ching-Chou Kuik - Anything Goes
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge-119.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-543.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Sunflowers
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/04/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-566.html

I have used a digital paper for the background as well as offcuts of paper from Kaisercraft paper pads.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and is one from winning the Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge in March.  The sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches.  I accidentally turned the card upside down when I was applying the layers so there is a bit of a flip to the sketch.

Cupcake Circles

 This is another of the cards that I completed while the weather wasn't great today.  

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Die-cuts and Punches
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-die-cuts-and-punches.html

The Crafter's Cafe - Circles
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/295-circles-15th-march-2023.html

I have used scraps from digital papers for the background.  All the circles (patterned paper and image) have been die-cut - the smaller circles are a Spellbinders die and the larger circle is a Memory Box die).  The image is from Sheepski Designs.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon.

I followed a tutorial for a Scraps card by Sam Calcott.

Just For You

 After a bit of a break in the weather earlier in the day, it is now back to heavy rain.  So, I have been creating a few cards to distract me

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - Make It Green
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-241-make-it-green.html

Passion For Markers - Animals
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/week-684animals.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
https://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

I have used scraps of green cardstock for the background.  The image is from Mirtillamente and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some Nuvo drops.

Hoppy Easter

 This is the second of the cards that I completed today while the weather was unfavorable.

I would like to enter:

Passion for Markers - Animals
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/week-684animals.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge-119.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-543.html

I have used some digital papers - three are from Bearly Mine Designs but I am not certain of the other paper.  The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps and the sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the eyes and nose.

I followed this sketch (rotated) from Cheerful Sketches:

 

Happy Birthday

We have had two wet and stormy days in a row here so I have had some crafting time indoors.  This is one of the cards that I finished today:

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Animals
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/week-684animals.html

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-new-challenge-138.html

Classic Design - April Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/classic-design-challenge-april-4.html

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from All Dressed Up and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles Studio.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some gems and ribbon.

The Lion, The WItch and The Wardrobe

 We are at the start of the April Challenge at The Path of Positivity.  This month's optional twist is "Inspired by Literature"  which can be a book, a poem or a magazine.

This is one book from my childhood that has stuck in my mind so that was my inspiration for this journal page.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The images are from Doodle Dragon Studio (lion), Sassy Studio Designs (witch) and The Paper Shelter (wardrobe)

Coloring is with copic markers.  The title is typed on my laptop.

Smell The Flowers

April Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.

 I have used a set from Jan's Digis called Spring Flowers and Coffee.  The first photo is the front of the card:

and the inside:

and the Greeting Panel on the reverse:

I have used a paper from an 8x8 paper pack.  I have had this paper for some time (I think it may have come from a magazine several years ago as it isn't a size that I see often here).  Coloring of the images is with copic markers.

I have followed a tutorial for a Surprise Squash Card by Iced Images.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Spring
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-683spring.html

The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Same Old Stuff (paper and flowers - both from before 2020)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2023/03/twisted-thursdays-march-2nd-april-5.html

Hello Friend

 After missing a couple of months as life just got really busy, I was able to participate in the March Card Chain Challenge.  This is the card that I sent to Ella in Germany:

We had these prompts for March.

I used the sketch, colors, friendship and stamps.  The stamp is a clear stamp from a magazine and is colored with copic markers.

I received this card from Viv in UK.

 

Take Time To Do What Makes Your Soul Happy

The sponsor for the first Anything Goes Challenge for March at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is Streamside Studios.

I have used a set from Streamside Studios called Woodland Friends.

I also used a digital paper (source unknown).  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some woodland themed stickers.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-anything-goes-with.html

Crafts Galore Encore - April Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-challenge-110-crafts-galore.html

 

A Joyous Christmas To You and Yours

Midway Inspiration time for the March Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  As a reminder, the theme this month is "A Scandinavian Christmas".

I have used:

Scribbles Designs - Too Moose Jingle

Scribbles Designs - Season's Greetings Quote

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some foam stickers - two glitter reindeer and a snowflake.  I also added some twine across the card.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-anything-goes-with.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-543.html

Crafts Galore Encore - April Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-challenge-110-crafts-galore.html

Happy Easter

The April Challenge theme at Incy Wincy Designs is Easter Wishes and/or Gifts from the Easter Bunny.  The sponsor for the month is Beccy's Place.

I have used an image from Beccy's Place from a set called Easter Blessings

I also used digital papers from PixelScrappers and some eggs from Creative Fabrica.  Coloring is with copic markers and inking is with Distress Oxide.

I followed a tutorial for an Accordian Oval Fan Fold Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - April Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge.html

Carlin Map Paradise - Beccy's Place image plus patterned paper
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-57-april.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-anything-goes-with.html

Double D Challenge - Easter
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/03/easter.html

 

Happy Birthday

 I think I spoke too soon about the weather this week.  Today it has been raining most of the day.  At least it isn't heavy rain nor is it windy and about what we'd normally expect for Autumn.  So today was a good day to create a card

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-204.html

Crazy For Cats - Nap Time
https://crazyforcatschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-5-nap-time-sponsored-by.html

I have used a digital paper from Imagine That.  The image is from Pattie's Creations and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some puffy paw print stickers.