Happiness

November Inspiration post for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The challenge is sponsored by Sheepski Designs.

I have used an image by Sheepski Designs called Bee Blossom.  I also added some ephemera.

 

Bee Buzzy Gnomie

Inspiration for the second half of October.  The sponsor is Polka Doodles.

 

I have used an image by Polka Doodles called Sweet Gnomie - Bee Buzzy.

 

I also used a digital paper in the background.  I cut some of the bees from the paper to add around the image.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

 

Snow flies when you're having fun

October Inspiration for 12 Months of Christmas

 

 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles and images that came with a magazine. 

I followed a tutorial for a Double Panel Card by Iced Images. 

Watercolour Pumpkin

 I actually managed to find some time to upload this card before the last minute.  Go Me.

 

I have used watercolour paints along with coloured pencils for the colouring.  I kept it simple by layering the image on to some coloured cardstock and then onto the cardbase (using foam tape).  The image is by Nan Murphy.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - October Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/09/october-progressive-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - October Linky
 https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/october-linky.html

Happiness

 This is my project for the beginning of October Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter.

I have used an image and digital paper by The Paper Shelter called My Big Scarf  

Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some ephemera from my stash.

I would like to enter:

 

Happy Birthday

I have had this card completed and sitting waiting for a day with good light to photograph it.  Yesterday and today we have had periods of blue skies which was ideal. 

 I would like to enter: 

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - September Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/08/september-progressive-challenge.html 

The Outlawz Challenges - September Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/september-linky.html 

 

Let yourself grow

We are now officially into Spring here but it sure doesn't seem like it.  It is still very cold in the mornings and not a lot of heat in the sun either.  

It is the start of the latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. The sponsor for this fortnight is Star Stampz. 

I have used an image by Star Stampz called Little Seedling. 

I also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some ephemera leaves and sentiment.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Funday - Changing Seasons or Anything Goes
https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/sep-2025-challenge-80-anything-goes.html

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html 

Lets Craft and Create - Lots of Layers or Anything Goes
https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-223-ag-lots-of-layers.html 

 

Happy Birthday

 This is my card for the Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is by Sherry West Art and is the August image for the Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking with Distress Ink.  The sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.  I also added some sparkly gems 

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - August Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/07/august-progressive-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - August Linky 
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/august-linky.html

 

Autumn Fox

This is my inspiration for the Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for the challenge is PolkaDoodles.

 

I have used an image by PolkaDoodles called Birthday Balloons Autumn Fall Fox 

I have also used a digital paper by PixelScrapper and some ephemera.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-8-week-3-anything-goes-card.html 

 

Beach Time

This is my inspiration for the Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The challenge is sponsored by Patties Creations.

 

I have used an image by Patties Creations called Beach Time 

I have also used some patterned paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes

 

Flower and Bee

 This month's Progressive Freebie Image at The Outlawz Challenge is a flower and bee.  I decided to scale it to be a full card front size.  I did need to trim it a little as it didn't scale to an A6 size.

I have used 

Happy Christmas

 This is my inspiration for the midway point of the July challenge at 12 Months of Christmas Cards Challenge.  The optional twist for July is Anything Goes Christmas, but they must still be Christmas Cards.

The outside of the card: 

and the inside of the card

 

I have used the July digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are all stamps which I have had for some time (possibly from a magazine).  The card design is by Justine Hovey from The Stress Free Cardmaking Summit in May 2025.  Colouring of the images is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

 

Spring adds new beauty and life to all that is

The latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is now live.  The sponsor for this challenge is RAM Stamps.

I have used an image from RAM Stamps called Reading in the Garden

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - July relaxing in the garden dreaming of spring
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-269-fill-in-blank-in-july.html

Passion For Markers - Add Flowers
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/week-797-add-flowers.html 

 

Fly

The latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Star Stampz.

 I have used an image by Star Stampz called Spring Bumble Bee

 

I also used some paper from a paper pack (I'm not sure of the brand as the cover has gone AWOL).  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added some foam letter stickers to spell out fly.

I would like to enter: 

Star Stampz - Anything Goes OR Use favourite things
https://starstampz.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-71-anything-goesuse-your.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pennys-challenge-600.html 

 

Happy Birthday

 I've had this card finished for a day or two but had to remember to photograph it when the light was good.  Winter time here so photographing time is a bit more limited.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie - June Image
 https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/05/june-progressive-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - June Linky
 https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/june-linky.html

 The image used is the Freebie Image for the month of June.  Colouring is with copic markers. 

Seasons Greetings

We are at the midway point of the June Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for June is one or two layers.

I have used the digital paper for June from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are all stamped images from magazines (not sure of the source of them as they are stored separate to the magazines).  The sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.

I would like to enter:

Girlz Christmas - Baubles
https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-129-kerstballen-christmas.html

Crafts Galore Encore - June Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html  

 

Merry Christmas

Here is my inspiration for the latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is PolkaDoodles. 

I have used an image by PolkaDoodles called Jolly Santa 

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper and some stickers from  sticker book.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Challenge 6 Week 2
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-6-week-2-anything-goes-card.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
 https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/pennys-challenge-598.html

 

Celebrate!

I'm a bit late with this post but it is here now.  This is my inspiration card for the Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter

 I have used an image by The Paper Shelter called Balloon Ride 

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some star stickers.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter -  Anything Goes
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-641-anything-goes-with.html

PINspirational Challenge - Pastel Colours
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/pinspirational-challenge-326-june.html

Crafts Galore Encore - June Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

Eraser for Big Mistakes

I had been having a play creating some backgrounds so I took inspiration from one of those backgrounds for this card:

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - May Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/04/may-progressive-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - May Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/may-linky.html

I used Distress Stain Sprays and Distress Oxide Spray to create the background. I also added some white splatters with some white acrylic.  I fussy cut the images and collaged them.  Colouring of the images is with copic markers.

Great Art picks up where nature ends

The first Anything Goes Challenge for May 2025 has just started at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for the challenge is All Dressed Up.

I have used an image by All Dressed Up called Bushy Tail

I also used a paper from a paper pad.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some fabric stickers.  Sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-challenge-161.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Challenge 595
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/pennys-challenge-595.html

Merry Christmas

The optional twist for the April Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas is Vintage.  This is my midway inspiration for the challenge.

I have used three papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  I'm not sure of the source of the stamped image but the sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.

I followed a tutorial for a Joyfold card by Beccy's Place. 

I would like to enter:

 

 

I want to know your story

The latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Dr Digi's House of Stamps.

I have used an image by Dr Digi's House of Stamps called Libby's Library

I also used some paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring is with copic markers  I added some ephemera from my stash (not sure of the brand now as it has lost it's label)

I would like to enter:

Passion for Markers - Anything But Birthday
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/week-782-anything-but-birthday.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/pennys-challenge-593.html

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

Wishing You a Magical Birthday

I'm cutting it fine again for my entry into The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge.

 

I have used the freebie image for the challenge which is created by Laurian.  The background paper is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft and the sentiment is by Sassy's LLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - March Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/02/march-progressive-challenge.html

Outlawz Challenges - March Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/march-linky.html

Owls

 This is the second of my posts that was still sitting in drafts.  

This month's optional twist at 12 Months of Christmas is Owls.  

I have used three digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The owl image is by Fresh Brewed Designs.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

Awesome

 I just realised that a couple of my posts for March were still sitting as drafts.  They are a little late but both challenges are still open.

 The Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Star Stampz

I have used an image by Star Stampz called Four Leaf Clover

 

I also used a digital paper by PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added two pieces of ephemera - a butterfly and a sentiment

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

Star Stampz - Choose 3 of Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green (red, green, blue)
https://starstampz.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-68-anything-goeschoose-3-of-5.html

 

Easter Fun

The first Anything Goes Challenge for March at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Rachelle Anne Miller.

I have used an image and sentiment by Rachelle Anne Miller called Bunny's Easter Egg

I also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some ephemera.

I would like to enter:

Passion for Markers - Embellish It
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/week-777-embellish-it.html

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

 

Have a Pawsome Birthday

We have a nice sunny day here today but before I get outside to enjoy the lovely weather, I am uploading the card I created yesterday.

 

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2025/01/february-progressive-challenge.html

I have used Distress Paints to create the background.  I was watching a video by Tiffany Solorio and at the point that I paused watching it, she had created a background like this.  I have Distress Paints that I rarely use so decided to give it a go.  The image is by Anne's Digital Art and is coloured with copic markers.

Christmas Couple

 We are at the midway point of the February Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for February is Couples and I have used a couple of children carolling for my card.

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

I would like to enter:

Lets Craft and Create - Red, Pink and/or White
https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-216-ag-red-pink-andor-white.html

Christmas Kickstart - Fold It Fancy
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-christmas-kickstart-challenge-95.html

What Should We Do Today?

This is the second Anything Goes Challenge for February at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This time our sponsor is The Paper Shelter

 

I have used an image and digital paper by The Paper Shelter called Everyone Can Fly 

 

I also added a sentiment from my stash.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-590.html

The Paper Funday - Anything Goes
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/january-2025-challenge-73-anything-goes.html

Celebrate

The first Anything Goes Challenge for the month of February 2025 has started.  The challenge is sponsored by Polka Doodles.

I have used an image by Polka Doodles called Latte Coffee Autumn Fall Fox

I also used an offcut piece of patterned paper from a paper pad  by Kaisercraft as well as some ephemera.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-1-week-3-anything-goes-card.html

 

It's Party Time

January has been a bit of a write off.  While trying to put away some of the things that I took on holiday with me, I found this half coloured image and went into panic mode knowing that here it is already February.  I checked the challenge and realised I had enough to time to finish the card if I got onto it straight away.  I think I have got it in with about 30 mins to spare.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Cchallenge - January Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/12/january-progressive-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenge - January Linky
https://craftysuze.blogspot.com/2025/02/its-party-time.html

The image is from Sherry West Art and is January's image for the Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I used a piece of patterned paper that I had with me while I was away and grabbed a matching ribbon.  The sentiment is from a set of sentiments by Sassy's LLC that I had printed out before I went away.

Let Yourself Grow

I am a couple of days late posting this for the current Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  I had three days with no internet and have just started to get back on top of things. 

I have used an image by All Dressed Up called Three Little Autumn Girls

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper and some ephemera.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes with an All Dressed Up image

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/pennys-challenge-588.html

Wild Flower

This post should have gone live earlier in January but I didn't have a great start to the year.  The challenge has now closed but I am sharing my make anyway

I have used an image by Sheepski Designs called Buttercup Cottage.

 

I also used some ephemera.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Let It Snow

 I haven't managed to find the time to join in the challenge at Creative Knockouts for some time.  I had a bit of time today where I was at a bit of a loose end and decided to rectify that.

I would like to enter:

Creative Knockouts - Snow Much Fun
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/12/537-snow-much-fun-beccys-place.html

Girlz Creative Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes
https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-105-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

I have used a paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad.  The image and sentiment are pre-coloured and are by Beccy's Place.  I added some Wink of Stella to the snow on the snowman so he sparkles a bit.