Happy Birthday

 I have had this image printed out all month trying to decide what to create with it.  I decided in the end to just go CAS with it and make the sentiment the feature.

I also decided to use a digital paper that was part of a challenge late last year.  At the time, I discovered there was a paper to go with the image after I had already completed my card.  When I was struggling to decide what colours to go with for this image, the paper helped me out a lot.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - April Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper and the sentiment from Beccy's Place.  I added a satin ribbon across the card (matching one of the colours from the digital paper.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

For A Friend

This is my second last card for April.  I have another one started that might be a bit hit or miss whether it gets completed and uploaded today.

 

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie - April Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/03/april-2024-progressive-freebie-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - April Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/april-2024-linky.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper (Marisa).  The image is the one provided by The Outlawz for the April Challenge.  I added a doily sprayed with Dylusion Sprays.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment has been typed on the computer.

Spread your wings and fly

I finally managed to complete all the posts for my participation in the Gecko Galz April Challenges.  I had finished the project yesterday morning but I wasn't happy with the photograph when I went to upload it last night.  I had to wait until this morning until the light was better.  I made it with about 9 hours to spare!

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - April Image
https://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 which I had added to white cardstock and then fussy cut.

Spooky

 I received some tiny clear stickers in a Happy Mail some time ago (so long that I can't remember who sent them to me).  I finally found a project that I wanted to use them on.

I would like to enter:

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

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I added the clear stickers that I mentioned above.

Embrace Your Beauty

 This challenge is a new one at Gecko Galz this month replacing the Stamp Challenge.  Personally, I liked the ability to colour the image for the Stamp Challenge but I guess it wasn't popular with others so it has now been replaced.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Fantasy Challenge - April Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html

Merry Christmas

I focussed on the darker colours of the image to choose the paper.  This one isn't from a Christmas set but I feel it does work for almost any occasion.

I would like to enter:

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

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

Black Cat Moon

I usually only create one ATC per base but for the second time, I decided to create a fourth one.

 

I would like to enter:

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

I have used an ATC set from Gecko Galz.

 

Sugar and Spice

 I am cutting it a bit fine with the challenges at Gecko Galz this month.  It has just been one of those months that has disappeared way too quickly.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Card Challenge - April Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html

I have used two digital papers, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.

I followed a tutorial for a Triple Faux Stepper card by Iced Images.

The Beach is the Answer

This fortnight's Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Pattie's Creations.  

I wish I could swap places with this gnome - it is cold and gloomy here today.

I have used an image by Pattie's Creations called Hibiscus The Tropical Gnome.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I inked the cloudy background using Distress Oxides.  The sentiment is from Ginger's House.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations  - Challenge  217
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-217.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-254-anything-goes.html

 

 

Always Beside You

 Midway Inspiration for the April Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for April is The Power of Words: Love/Relationships.

The first image is the wedding, the second is leaving for Honeymoon and the third on the honeymoon.

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  I used images by From The Heart Stamps, Nutcrafters, and Scrap Happy Paper Crafter.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added one of the quotes for the April Challenge and some resin flower stickers.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - April Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

Candy Cane Hugs and Christmas Kisses

This post is a couple of days late as I have been mostly off the computer for the past week.

Anyway, this is my inspiration card for the midway of the April Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist is Christmas Candy - and I've loaded my card with candy canes!

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Mine came out more blue rather than the teal from the 12 Months of Christmas posts.  My printer seems to have a mind of it's own when printing some colours.  I also used an image that I'm not sure of the source of and a sentiment by From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

I will search for some challenges shortly

Lil Chicks

It is the start of the latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs.

I have used an image from Sheepski Designs called Lil Chicks.

I also used a digital paper from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some glitter stickers.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Anything Goes
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-85-anything-goes.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature (Lil Chicks)
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-85-anything-goes-with.html

Hello Friend!

 Reveal time at Card Chain Challenge.  My card for March went to Barbara in Switzerland.

I have followed the sketch:

as well as the colours (my colour of choice being pink)

and also On the Farm and Friendship (from Theme Options) and String (from Product/Technique Options)

The image is from A Day for Daisies and the sentiment is from Imagine That.  Colouring is with copic markers.

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved

 Path of Positivity Challenge is back after a couple of months intermission.   The theme this month is Power of Words: Love/Relationships.  There are a series of quotes that the Design Team used for their projects.  I have used the quote by George Sand: There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The images are from A Day For Daisies, PaperCrafting World and I'm not certain of the source of the bottom one.  I also added some heart stickers.

I would like to enter:

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Sweet Treats
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/174-sweet-treats.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-253-anything-goes.html

The Crafters' Cafe - Food
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/306-food.html

 

Just For You

 Today is the start of the April Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  For this month, the themes are Inspired by Movie/Song/Book and/or Sketch Challenge.  I opted for the sketch challenge:

I have used a digital paper from Computer Scrapbook.  The images are from Bird's Cards, Create Me Pink, and Princess Bella Lockwood.  Colouring of the images is with copic markers and the edges have been inked with Distress Ink.  I added three rhinestones.

I would like to enter:

Colour Dare - Use three colours (Shortbread, Jade, Scarlet)
http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2024/03/Challenge-594.html

The Crafters' Cafe - Food
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/306-food.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Sweet Treats
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/174-sweet-treats.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/pennys-challenge-568.html