This is the last of the December Challenges at Gecko Galz that I managed to complete. I ran out of time to complete the theme one.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz ATC Challenge - December Set
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/atc-monthly-challenge.html
Cupcake Inspirations - Winter Wonderland
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/12/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-584.html
This is one of the cards that I didn't manage to complete at the beginning of the month. I finished it a few days ago but have only just got to processing the photographs.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Card Challenge - December Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-crafts-galore-encore.html
I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.
This is another of the December Challenges that had a last minute image change. Since I had already completed my project with the first image, I have shared that one here too.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Gothic Challenge - December Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-gothic-challenge.html
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-crafts-galore-encore.html
The digital paper, image and sentiment are all from Gecko Galz.
This is the first image that popped up for the December Challenge (that disappeared around the time the linky went live)
I tried to get all of the Gecko Galz Challenges for December completed at the beginning of the month. This came a bit unstuck when I discovered the image that I had downloaded changed by the time I went to upload my project. I then had to prioritise a few other things so I'm only now uploading the remaining Gecko Galz Challenges.
My post using the original image for December (which disappeared somewhere around the time that the challenge went live) can be found here.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - December Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html
Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-81-anything-goes-with.html
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-crafts-galore-encore.html
The digital paper, image and sentiment are all from Gecko Galz.
We are at the start for the last challenge of 2023 - hard to believe the year is nearly over. For this challenge, we are sponsored by Hetty Clare Art.
I have used an image from Hetty Clare Art called Christmas Penguins
I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. Colouring is with copic markers. The snowflakes are diecut with dies from Memory Box.
I would like to enter:
Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-81-if-its.html
Creative Knockouts - Snow Much Fun
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/12/510-snow-much-fun-hetty-clare-art.html
Cupcake Inspirations - Winter Wonderland
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/12/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-584.html
Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-81-anything-goes-with.html
I'm on the final straight with my Craft Roulette card this week. I had no internet for most of the weekend so I only created by card late last night and had to wait until the light was better this morning to photograph it.
and this was the parameters that were spun this week:
I have two squares on my project - the image and the sentiment
I used the nest colours of brown plus a black, red and yellow bird in the nest. The nest is surrounded by green leaves.
The penguin with the star is using another penguin as a ladder to reach the top of the tree
The cat is watching the star going on the tree and is jumping for joy.
The image is from A Random Fan. The sentiment and cat image are from paper pads. Colouring is with Reno Art Markers.
I finally got around to writing the post for the card which I created during Saturday's Craft Roulette episode.
The parameters this time were:
Project - Postcard
Colours - Florist Shop
Element - Globe(s)
Random - Abstract blob(s)
I went a bit out of the box for the globe - Santa is flying over the globe to deliver the presents. While he is flying, he sent a postcard out to the girl who is sitting on a giant bauble with abstract blobs all over it. I used different flower colours for the florist colors.
The post card is by Nutcrafters and the ornament is by Digital Doodling.
I would like to enter:
Craft Roulette - Episode 193
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atYN0cE9jOo
Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html
I had originally meant to enter this in the CRAFT Challenge Christmas themed challenge but I missed the deadline on that one so have only managed the other two that it was created for.
I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - December Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/11/december-2023-progressive-freebie.html
The Outlawz Challenges - December Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/december-2023-linky.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2023/12/tuesday-morning-sketches-735.html
I have used papers from Trimgym. The image is from Anne Fenton (Anne's Digital Art) and is colored with copic markers. I added a sentiment from Mudmaven Designs and also some star stickers.
I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches:
It is the start of the last 2023 challenge at Path of Positivity. The optional twist this month is Inspired by Music. For my inspiration piece for the start of the month, I was inspired by band/orchestra music.
I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. The first two images are from Digi Darla and the third is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy. The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.
We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for December 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. For this challenge, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter
I have used an image from The Paper Shelter called For Santa.
I also used a paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad. Colouring is with copic markers.
I would like to enter:
The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html
Christmas All Year Round - December Challenge
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-12-drummers-drumming.html
Passion For Markers - Baby It's Cold Outside
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/week-718-baby-its-cold-outside.html
This is my final post for today. I will probably have more tomorrow as I have the Gecko Galz ones to complete as well as the Progressive Challenge at The Outlawz (should have that image tomorrow). I also need to finish my bunting that I started today.
After that, it will be concentrating on preparations for Christmas and posting Christmas cards, etc.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Day 11 (Use Your Scraps)
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/day-11-use-your-scraps.html
Throughout November, Rach and Bella Crafts had a 2023 Christmas Craft-Off Collaboration. I haven't watched many of the videos (I've watched two), but this one appealed to me. I have only started it today and still have 22 of the tags to finish. I wanted to document today's efforts though.
The idea is that it is an advent calendar with a twist. At the end of each day in December, you remove the tag for that day and write on the back what you are grateful for that day.
This is the first three showing three of the shapes. There are also circle and heart ones but I don't have any of those completed yet.
I followed this video by WW Designs and used papers from Antonio Makes
The pegs on the tags are temporary - I have different packs of six (that don't match) so I need to go to the shops to get enough matching ones. I doubt whether I'll find ones to match these ones as I have had them for a long time.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I don't know that I have used this fun image before. I'm rectifying that now!
I would like to enter:
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/11/card-making-craft-papercraft_01687799724.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
The image is from Polka Doodles and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.
I'm down to about 4 more posts to do. I had doing some of them earlier in the day but it was hotter near the computer so I waited until it cooled a little .
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Day 11 - Use Your Scraps
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/day-11-use-your-scraps.html
The image is a pre-coloured image from Beccy's Place.
After working out the fun fold that I was doing for Beccy's December Challenge and part through completing it, I saw that Beccy is sponsoring the challenge at Cheerful Sketches. As I was too far through the first card, I decided to make an additional card with a different image from Beccy's Place
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - December Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
Cheerful Sketches - December Challenge
https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-december-2023.html
This card uses a digital paper from Beccy's Place that I printed out and then didn't end up using. I also added an embossed piece with the sentiment on it as well as two scrap papers from November cards.
This is the sketch from Cheerful Sketches:
Another scraps card:
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
The image is a pre-coloured image from Beccy's Place. I added some Wink of Stella for sparkle.
This is the second of the completed December Challenges at Gecko Galz.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz - Stamp Challenge
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
The digital paper, image and sentiment are from Gecko Galz. Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz. I also added a green button.
The twist for the December Challenge at Beccy's Place is Fun Fold or Fancy Fold. I haven't created this one using Beccy's images and it is a nice easy one when I was trying to get a lot accomplished today.
It is currently past the time I usually wind down and go to bed but the air temperature is still quite hot. I haven't had the AC on as much today while I was trying to get things done. It only runs for 6 minutes before it needs human intervention to get it going again. The priority next week will be to see what I can get done about it.
and the inside of the card with the triangular pocket on the right. I couldn't find anything Gift Card sized to put in there so I left it empty.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - December Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper and image by Beccy's Place. Colouring is with copic markers.
I followed a tutorial for a Corner Pocket Card by Iced Images
I have three of the Gecko Galz Challenges completed and one almost completed. The other two, I need to re-do as the image changed between when I downloaded the images and the challenge going live.
I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz - Christmas Challenge
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. I added some Wink of Stella to the light parts of the ornament. I also added three gold glitter stars.
I had started this one yesterday but needed to find an image that worked with the colours of the scraps and the image shape in the sketch.
I would like to enter:
Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-213.html
Creative Knockouts - Tis The Season
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/11/509-tis-season-patties-creations.html
Try Stampin' on Tuesday - Sketch + Embossing
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-635.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I have embossed the background. I added two matted scraps from the November Cards. The image is from Pattie's Creations.
I have been busy creating cards today so I have a lot of posts to write. I'll see how I go with them whether they all get done this evening.
I would like to enter:
All Dressed Up - Anything Goes with an All Dressed Up Image
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023-challenge-146.html
Cupcake Inspirations, Navy, Gold and White
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/11/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-583.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I have used a paper from a paper pad. I added some washi tape. The image is from All Dressed Up and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place. Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added some glitter foam snowflakes.
I printed out all the images for the December Challenges at Gecko Galz as soon as they appeared and worked on them today. Earlier, I went on the blog and discovered that this image for the Steampunk Challenge plus the one for the Gothic Challenge had been changed. My aim was to get as many December Challenges completed or well on the way to completion by the end of the day but it isn't too be (I am also waiting for another image from a Progressive Challenge so I am not going to be anywhere near where I had hoped to be.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. I added some vellum ephemera which worked well with the image.
Sadly this month is the final challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik due to lack of patronage I believe. This is my 9th participation this year and there was no challenge in January so 9 out of 11 is fairly good. I'm glad I managed to join in for most of the challenges, particularly with my eyesight issues this year. My eyes still aren't 100% but my reading and computer time isn't anywhere near as restricted as it was.
I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - December Challenge
https://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
I used some scraps from my November cards to create the background - only with a technique that I haven't used for some time (ripped edge). The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place. Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz - and inking is Distress Oxide. I added some glitter foam snowflakes.
I had a bit of time to play with some of the scraps yesterday while I was waiting for a race to start. I still need to finish some of them but I'll progressively upload them during the day so it isn't a rush at the end of the day. I think I will have a number of scraps left over but I did manage to reduce the number.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Day 11 - Use Your Scraps
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/day-11-use-your-scraps.html
The image is from Beccy's Place. I added some Wink of Stella to the image to give it some sparkle.