tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57086399310871983052024-03-18T23:12:30.379+13:00craftysuzeSuzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.comBlogger8685125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-88210405817099498062024-03-18T11:51:00.003+13:002024-03-18T11:52:17.891+13:00Shine Bright<p>I'm running a bit behind schedule today - this challenge started a few hours ago. For <a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/03/226-polkadoodles.html">this challenge</a>, at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, we are sponsored by Polkadoodles. As per usual, the theme is <a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/03/226-polkadoodles.html">Anything Goes</a>.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbeLj8OTyLlChuaK1i-wzA-JVeveueC4duqNiTwVDDPfThBqQUE8qGc1lrIyx0nCr5O4g8rlYbsGai5RVeeGI9c33gSFP_OTqjHWCBw1Fe_5J6wqSDZ8RO-bXZBjSlVosbGwBQLoUpAi98NWQlRSjYh4NVL9cDfadQqQJZc5i99myFhEYYKWg2-WGNOHJ/s320/Polka%20Doodles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="320" height="78" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbeLj8OTyLlChuaK1i-wzA-JVeveueC4duqNiTwVDDPfThBqQUE8qGc1lrIyx0nCr5O4g8rlYbsGai5RVeeGI9c33gSFP_OTqjHWCBw1Fe_5J6wqSDZ8RO-bXZBjSlVosbGwBQLoUpAi98NWQlRSjYh4NVL9cDfadQqQJZc5i99myFhEYYKWg2-WGNOHJ/w200-h78/Polka%20Doodles.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />I have used an image by Polkadoodles called <a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/fantasy-moon-printable-craft-digital-stamp-download-svg-papers-greetings/">Fantasy Moon</a>.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QYSZDLIqPns9awGHx8Cq3LaFu4vMM4EWtkZ05k8i2z82u1kzOLF69KQ_07jOYA6r1AhiVRGOF-wanTpQci8y1LvCylDYpWX0r_RgMNpYxmchA4rcOxr-SRkYoGw91jPUWAbUbtP_osOattNSN_hWmGQmyiAUgpXIBjplLkoMkn8TgltPq8uon7VMi0V9/s709/March%20-%20Team%20B.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="675" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QYSZDLIqPns9awGHx8Cq3LaFu4vMM4EWtkZ05k8i2z82u1kzOLF69KQ_07jOYA6r1AhiVRGOF-wanTpQci8y1LvCylDYpWX0r_RgMNpYxmchA4rcOxr-SRkYoGw91jPUWAbUbtP_osOattNSN_hWmGQmyiAUgpXIBjplLkoMkn8TgltPq8uon7VMi0V9/s320/March%20-%20Team%20B.JPG" width="305" /></a></div><p><br />I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. Colouring is with watercolour pencils. I also added a digital sentiment.</p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p><br /></p><p></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-71832584098000054052024-03-06T06:46:00.003+13:002024-03-06T06:46:29.142+13:00Sunflower<p>I'm hoping for some sunshine today as it has been several days of rain. It isn't quite sunrise at the time I'm typing this so I'm not sure what sort of day we are in for.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKo2V4a5favyd7OH4GuyBCnVMsWXXM6SVsZyx4cL1pBtEYPTppuG3k4jP3HIVuG-L8MsS4ruK5MTpJVOOmugNggpP59krazbSZe_sV9bczEim5Tm60Ywq-whtrc-bHIRjLK3i2DjqBQxk5mz4T1jBvqQ6juI950xt6Pb-f9pa1jXdzX7_FiObyUGVNVrTL/s684/March%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="684" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKo2V4a5favyd7OH4GuyBCnVMsWXXM6SVsZyx4cL1pBtEYPTppuG3k4jP3HIVuG-L8MsS4ruK5MTpJVOOmugNggpP59krazbSZe_sV9bczEim5Tm60Ywq-whtrc-bHIRjLK3i2DjqBQxk5mz4T1jBvqQ6juI950xt6Pb-f9pa1jXdzX7_FiObyUGVNVrTL/s320/March%201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 272<br /> <a href="https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html">https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html</a></p><p>I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. The image is from Newton's Nook. Colouring is with copic markers. I added some Glossy Accents to the ladybird. I also added some polka dot grosgrain ribbon to match with the colours and dots on the paper.<br /></p><p>I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CUusrxI1hI33atv-iCmNTDY4cAe3WMKPobshJBdxMnKTxh4I-izZSvDV7ZOwLJD3X3dhsW3q6GW4T3cCjdHOe0lAPKAWpKsEursJfOWsrcxxJl6R-gtpbsBKiPQ654J_T7eL4Cgxj0VGNT4vUV1viA_bookOL3yloLpd0yMWAzpGOe-ZgEmaNYwGtsXN/s400/272_Sketch%20%234%20-%20Copy%20-%20ends%204%20Mar.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="400" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CUusrxI1hI33atv-iCmNTDY4cAe3WMKPobshJBdxMnKTxh4I-izZSvDV7ZOwLJD3X3dhsW3q6GW4T3cCjdHOe0lAPKAWpKsEursJfOWsrcxxJl6R-gtpbsBKiPQ654J_T7eL4Cgxj0VGNT4vUV1viA_bookOL3yloLpd0yMWAzpGOe-ZgEmaNYwGtsXN/w200-h193/272_Sketch%20%234%20-%20Copy%20-%20ends%204%20Mar.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p> <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-75461946884122163052024-03-04T07:06:00.003+13:002024-03-04T07:06:57.199+13:00Think of the Beauty around you and be Happy<p>Beginning of March means it is time for a new <a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/03/225-all-dressed-up.html">Anything Goes Challenge</a> at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. For this challenge, we are sponsored by All Dressed Up.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmb9Jc4keglCi4CuFaKW6FwvFqtGZNbKu1WvMLeo_H6PjaIehmrl2Ar8RutDdwU75kcaiWr3fXApb5OmfrwWErnvwCrXufdCoGGFYdEaSSLyR8kgu0XrATtHTbSuz-cZwdHuH49NH_Jz6P4D_0OMHq6CKY0XbBlJFpMQu4HfMwActTKSWldsZxMzfKBaG/s200/All%20Dressed%20Up%202021.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmb9Jc4keglCi4CuFaKW6FwvFqtGZNbKu1WvMLeo_H6PjaIehmrl2Ar8RutDdwU75kcaiWr3fXApb5OmfrwWErnvwCrXufdCoGGFYdEaSSLyR8kgu0XrATtHTbSuz-cZwdHuH49NH_Jz6P4D_0OMHq6CKY0XbBlJFpMQu4HfMwActTKSWldsZxMzfKBaG/w200-h200/All%20Dressed%20Up%202021.png" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have used an image from All Dressed Up called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1206296271/easter-chicks?click_key=679c7a4bedad7da3f67ee176ea11a23da897ae9e%3A1206296271&click_sum=815d3fe0&ga_search_query=Easter&ref=shop_items_search_1">Easter Chicks</a>.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFq643fyTbchhqpjHx9TG4Klr5KmYgHwVr3-1pD_qhkhXFVMxpvoyY-y-daS_l1oVefCx6OGRdka94-MeiOnptS70n3spHiTq03Q8Jc-rCkfxxVc8A4-JtkDZoo5Ry1c_EbFyeCn5u7e3lTVCQVE4TIrwbXpxJWJCUrpjGtS-pJPbEjPlQ7U11xQVBrMJ/s1004/March%20-%20Team%20A.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="1004" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFq643fyTbchhqpjHx9TG4Klr5KmYgHwVr3-1pD_qhkhXFVMxpvoyY-y-daS_l1oVefCx6OGRdka94-MeiOnptS70n3spHiTq03Q8Jc-rCkfxxVc8A4-JtkDZoo5Ry1c_EbFyeCn5u7e3lTVCQVE4TIrwbXpxJWJCUrpjGtS-pJPbEjPlQ7U11xQVBrMJ/s320/March%20-%20Team%20A.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. Colouring is with copic markers. I added some flower ephemera and a digital sentiment. </p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>All Dressed Up - Anything Goes<br /> <a href="https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-2024-challenge-148.html">https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-2024-challenge-148.html</a></p><p>Passion for Markers - Fabulous Florals<br /> <a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-728-fabulous-florals.html">https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-728-fabulous-florals.html</a></p><p>Classic Design Challenge - Feb/Mar Challenge<br /> <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html">https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html</a></p><p>Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes<br /> <a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html">https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html</a><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-74801345179020450922024-03-01T21:21:00.007+13:002024-03-01T21:25:51.748+13:00Birthday<p>It is the start of March - and the start of the latest challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. The themes for March are <a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-themes-are-birthday-andor.html">Birthday and/or Funny/Humourous</a>.</p><p>I struggle with humourous cards so opted for the Birthday option:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QBOxOR6z91iDFQEQ7BFGYy7BIuACtlwm-eIaOQOCUU9tXJfM5gYlR-IXXDdTzOdKqXNV7I7nLugvJVDRpIlHV1JXy5M6jWAgSVSUSs_FyL_l9DMZfaZ2-ld_v3MvokyxWn4aQpeicklFwkccGQSCEVT9SQ2O4KXlnWedqki_zLAng7NhEjGqoYLqhXcj/s714/March.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="528" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QBOxOR6z91iDFQEQ7BFGYy7BIuACtlwm-eIaOQOCUU9tXJfM5gYlR-IXXDdTzOdKqXNV7I7nLugvJVDRpIlHV1JXy5M6jWAgSVSUSs_FyL_l9DMZfaZ2-ld_v3MvokyxWn4aQpeicklFwkccGQSCEVT9SQ2O4KXlnWedqki_zLAng7NhEjGqoYLqhXcj/s320/March.JPG" width="237" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have used a digital paper from Far Far Hill. The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is a clear stamp (from an old magazine I think). Colouring is with copic markers. I also dotted around some pearls.</p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Double D Challenges - Patterned Paper<br /><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html</a></p><p>Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes<br /> <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html">https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html</a></p><p> <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-77012333439417769212024-02-29T07:49:00.009+13:002024-02-29T16:49:37.871+13:00Guest Designer At Penny's Paper Crafty<p> I was honoured to be asked to be a Guest Designer for the challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty which starts today. The sponsors for this challenge are Odynetika, Hetty Clare Art and Fred She Said.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5V10Tm9x79xI7lSoKRSv0iEda7KQa_HhaMbYyeYHjCgPbC77XToMqAAh_q5Lnl-3ddRv5-Ly6Ni-0UE5RPpZMYVB9HhVI1vI0bI2auA5wPJJGIVpWfuiPQxJpbq626I3e0SC0jCLMNt8J5ADiQRgiCSLbwhscz-aApqq0rzPifkYRZe0uUM0Cwg0D8NSu/s320/Odynetika.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5V10Tm9x79xI7lSoKRSv0iEda7KQa_HhaMbYyeYHjCgPbC77XToMqAAh_q5Lnl-3ddRv5-Ly6Ni-0UE5RPpZMYVB9HhVI1vI0bI2auA5wPJJGIVpWfuiPQxJpbq626I3e0SC0jCLMNt8J5ADiQRgiCSLbwhscz-aApqq0rzPifkYRZe0uUM0Cwg0D8NSu/w200-h200/Odynetika.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKjM6FP_8gnP6jAVWTQtOMXaezz5hdCiMFXv5CqtCp3bVUO2jYdjvfusDR4zikXUazzvqBjeJ387nryAIP5WGH62A8JtaGgD0Hf6y-2MwzoLx2um8w9XCaCePyKaLSGUkxHbh448w-BXS4rPKllJ18TnilnCcpZjg_EFwQl2FxjzDJ492yCuYpTTz1D1K/s320/Hetty%20Clare%20sponsor%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKjM6FP_8gnP6jAVWTQtOMXaezz5hdCiMFXv5CqtCp3bVUO2jYdjvfusDR4zikXUazzvqBjeJ387nryAIP5WGH62A8JtaGgD0Hf6y-2MwzoLx2um8w9XCaCePyKaLSGUkxHbh448w-BXS4rPKllJ18TnilnCcpZjg_EFwQl2FxjzDJ492yCuYpTTz1D1K/w200-h50/Hetty%20Clare%20sponsor%20badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8yakOnfnG41XRRrUHVdkYde6FJI9ANGiJQBXjIij2fQJ8DnMEzlbq8s-pJ16SWGUBKxFhP059J87pZbuyT22SQ1Xtag4l0k9rhGKSjB2ibJ5zdCXL71zBWYkJnidD254H_YHCKXZe3xmNoeCujc3OPT9BGeO1SJhh-kDx3foHC3vsC3Ui-MOh_QtZ562/s320/Fred%20She%20Said%20Sponsor%20Logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8yakOnfnG41XRRrUHVdkYde6FJI9ANGiJQBXjIij2fQJ8DnMEzlbq8s-pJ16SWGUBKxFhP059J87pZbuyT22SQ1Xtag4l0k9rhGKSjB2ibJ5zdCXL71zBWYkJnidD254H_YHCKXZe3xmNoeCujc3OPT9BGeO1SJhh-kDx3foHC3vsC3Ui-MOh_QtZ562/w200-h200/Fred%20She%20Said%20Sponsor%20Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p>I have used an image from Odynetika called <a href="https://odynetika.gumroad.com/l/lineartvalentines">Cuti Queen</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65kGqV4lJZkWEBxNjRb8PdFJO3H9MGlLGpZiK1GvO0lCoTI-LeUUJHj4GGE8ISUppPAXJmWdTl8Buz0xhj9xXdV_-j_f98CPkXbi7iUeARZc8IUOiAo3Ahz1RQrBdEmn9eoAJLH7qUyzRaT8rKaOGmP6AKO-XBB6ZRa5Zh_AfJfXIL3Xdse7abRHQ0uO5/s786/February%201%20-%20Pennys%20-.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="786" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65kGqV4lJZkWEBxNjRb8PdFJO3H9MGlLGpZiK1GvO0lCoTI-LeUUJHj4GGE8ISUppPAXJmWdTl8Buz0xhj9xXdV_-j_f98CPkXbi7iUeARZc8IUOiAo3Ahz1RQrBdEmn9eoAJLH7qUyzRaT8rKaOGmP6AKO-XBB6ZRa5Zh_AfJfXIL3Xdse7abRHQ0uO5/s320/February%201%20-%20Pennys%20-.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper as well as some glitter cardstock.<br /></p><p>I followed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw44Hdlqjjo&list=PLzgt-3_92RYTAxJbmEzCuDLBnLg1M7Pij&index=216&t=79s">tutorial</a> for a 5 x 7 Double Tower Shutter Card by Iced Images.</p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Double D Challenges - Patterned Paper<br /><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html</a></p><p>Crafty Gals Corner - Add A Heart<br /> <a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html">https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html</a></p><p>Classic Design Open Challenge - I Love..<br /> <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html">https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html</a></p><p>Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink<br /> <a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html">https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html</a></p><p>Colorful Options - Pink<br /> <a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024.html">https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024.html</a><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-35684987156137368942024-02-28T18:06:00.002+13:002024-02-28T18:11:27.288+13:00With All Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year<p>This is another fold that I haven't tried before. It was quite fun to do so I'm sure that I'll use it again, particularly as it doesn't use 12 x 12 cardstock. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFES3nbOS4Mr_TbZwayPTEfgV7UI0ajnmlBEKJs7ZafMHU1wHhDQyErsvGo_AXXafgnNEcXBrVl17V5HYtQxCrf95pAttpOZekEUxOVR-hviKfviR6ppmJDAyrVv31HsU8CUZQNoqpqScENsVHS5DXrWF8gH2KUViAQZ-2t4SA3ObiGnJCGhSv7i4y1s0V/s728/February%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="728" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFES3nbOS4Mr_TbZwayPTEfgV7UI0ajnmlBEKJs7ZafMHU1wHhDQyErsvGo_AXXafgnNEcXBrVl17V5HYtQxCrf95pAttpOZekEUxOVR-hviKfviR6ppmJDAyrVv31HsU8CUZQNoqpqScENsVHS5DXrWF8gH2KUViAQZ-2t4SA3ObiGnJCGhSv7i4y1s0V/s320/February%201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter: </p><p>Beccy's Place - February Challenge<br /> <a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge.html">https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge.html</a></p><p>The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes<br /> <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-156-anything-christmas-goes.html">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-156-anything-christmas-goes.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Beccy's Place. Colouring is with copic markers.<br /></p><p>I followed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGYZKHm3vc&list=PLzgt-3_92RYTAxJbmEzCuDLBnLg1M7Pij&index=218">tutorial</a> for a Four Flap Display Fold Card by Iced Images.<br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-89898505078505889592024-02-28T09:59:00.004+13:002024-02-28T09:59:44.810+13:00So Sweet<p> When I looked at this image, I thought immediately of a lattice pie so I found a digital paper and a sentiment that matched the theme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJsiExuJnDpM7xaxYN_6IVMdgg2KBY2pigF0Ke9WdUbKEHcSfawDA7ECg4S3mIcWU85jBVyuuEEA0922cyDWfAJUFv3KasYGlPsgKbRYVzj0PdB6IPvzTJHtfbc8aRc6CLQpFQdd8HcB60Ef26H5cV4zotiqLlKsaiwi-alZxqC_DwJsKRYKIC-0r_DT2/s5152/February%20Freebie.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJsiExuJnDpM7xaxYN_6IVMdgg2KBY2pigF0Ke9WdUbKEHcSfawDA7ECg4S3mIcWU85jBVyuuEEA0922cyDWfAJUFv3KasYGlPsgKbRYVzj0PdB6IPvzTJHtfbc8aRc6CLQpFQdd8HcB60Ef26H5cV4zotiqLlKsaiwi-alZxqC_DwJsKRYKIC-0r_DT2/s320/February%20Freebie.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - February Image<br /><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/01/february-2024-progressive-freebie.html">https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/01/february-2024-progressive-freebie.html</a></p><p>PINspirational Challenge - Ribbons<br /> <a href="https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html">https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. The image is by Cara from The Outlawz and the sentiment is by Sasayaki Glitter . Colouring is with copic markers. I also added some grosgrain ribbon across the centre and dotted 3 pearls on the card itself.<br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-58810153550336086732024-02-28T08:31:00.002+13:002024-02-28T09:46:08.580+13:00Faith<p>The sun is back again today so I managed to get out for a walk and enjoy it. It is amazing how much better I feel when the sun is out.<br /><br />This is another of the cards that I created when the weather wasn't so great:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdJisFI5a9osPm_PI53cg_kAPqGBC_Anyj4Uf9Lj4yOH7g6aOJK6X5kbjOtcaKBw0nasFvMLDTYczq6EmXNpaSnRNkoZ7zRM4y22AUCUw5MOYuzfOeSHUFHLQOe3zXdM_QoQaF-hE8lMjpsmtAMDzBW14tQSO9b89MXfkMLUscdT7spidBZBMd9C2Emp_/s724/February%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdJisFI5a9osPm_PI53cg_kAPqGBC_Anyj4Uf9Lj4yOH7g6aOJK6X5kbjOtcaKBw0nasFvMLDTYczq6EmXNpaSnRNkoZ7zRM4y22AUCUw5MOYuzfOeSHUFHLQOe3zXdM_QoQaF-hE8lMjpsmtAMDzBW14tQSO9b89MXfkMLUscdT7spidBZBMd9C2Emp_/s320/February%202.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Cheerful Sketches - Sketch<br /><a href="https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/februari-challenge.html">https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/februari-challenge.html</a><br /></p><p>Creative Knockouts - Die-cuts, punches, stencils<br /><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/515-die-cutspunchesstencils.html">http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/515-die-cutspunchesstencils.html</a></p><p>I have used two digital papers - the striped one is from Meinlila Park and and the floral one is from Bearly Mine Designs. The image is from Mirtillamente. Colouring is with copic markers. I also randomly stencilled the white space around the image using two different Distress Inks and two Tim Holtz stencils.</p><p></p><p>I followed this sketch from Cheerful Sketches:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCRCZbs7J-SJVsbWIcMyWTYkwJf9tk7KW9AmENJN4dV3oXYcbjWe88zZdzL2156JjhGDazRZr7EqEG8wVrdVGDHRp2ZRNxfxSjIzhLaY9XONDOG5DnplDpKTkLz107iryMYf1YJoATIpTDcb_1LOvncczAiUt5pwrJZGQmah36ychrsg7OKTqUCbqMvke/s320/Cheerful%20sketch%202a%20-%20ends%2028%20Feb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="318" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCRCZbs7J-SJVsbWIcMyWTYkwJf9tk7KW9AmENJN4dV3oXYcbjWe88zZdzL2156JjhGDazRZr7EqEG8wVrdVGDHRp2ZRNxfxSjIzhLaY9XONDOG5DnplDpKTkLz107iryMYf1YJoATIpTDcb_1LOvncczAiUt5pwrJZGQmah36ychrsg7OKTqUCbqMvke/w199-h200/Cheerful%20sketch%202a%20-%20ends%2028%20Feb.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-58301388742789430172024-02-27T16:50:00.004+13:002024-02-27T16:50:52.229+13:00Merry Christmas<p>Another day of four seasons - chilly first thing then rain off and on and sunshine for some of the afternoon. This is a card that I crafted when it was raining. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5rJJsvS5uEBi_kCAD1pcDqMGM7K6gI74cYPig-Mzn8jMVeXxTMsUdArYuCu0Db-G1lebwujFh0VKv59T2kXogYjKmeejXm3txdA8dcYe9UdMArrP0X6Qz-qZoqUOOvQPq9v99U0wOEiJdYQZ9DkEJJrYMX9uPcys6LxU8SfHsvIT4tewQXX5WYCgiKll/s921/February%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="921" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5rJJsvS5uEBi_kCAD1pcDqMGM7K6gI74cYPig-Mzn8jMVeXxTMsUdArYuCu0Db-G1lebwujFh0VKv59T2kXogYjKmeejXm3txdA8dcYe9UdMArrP0X6Qz-qZoqUOOvQPq9v99U0wOEiJdYQZ9DkEJJrYMX9uPcys6LxU8SfHsvIT4tewQXX5WYCgiKll/s320/February%201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>The Paper Shelter - Favourites (Christmas)<br /><a href="https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-584-your-favourites.html">https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-584-your-favourites.html</a><br /></p><p>Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch<br /><a href="https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html">https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html</a><br /></p><p>PINspirational Challenge - Ribbons<br /><a href="https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html">https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used a digital paper from Far Far Hill. The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment has been typed on the computer. Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz. I also added two puff present stickers and some satin ribbon.</p><p>I followed this (rotated) sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AlkPdQKydfxTthXbz2QNLQeA2Ol2VlcoN4d_rJFN5-GQ2rgK24U4VSeJQ7aty2Ea8rhxsXWFjtgbNLVgJoJYubOHcnJAL-dDu_WRzxCxLwrxGPln05Qji_g6kanI0t98n0CRqOtTyGu6bdLQvzVnnMjTZ7SIcI9KdLsHo0iNH_Vzl4kT3R-3QEig6vmQ/s400/271_Sketch%20%233%20-%20ends%204%20Mar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="398" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AlkPdQKydfxTthXbz2QNLQeA2Ol2VlcoN4d_rJFN5-GQ2rgK24U4VSeJQ7aty2Ea8rhxsXWFjtgbNLVgJoJYubOHcnJAL-dDu_WRzxCxLwrxGPln05Qji_g6kanI0t98n0CRqOtTyGu6bdLQvzVnnMjTZ7SIcI9KdLsHo0iNH_Vzl4kT3R-3QEig6vmQ/w199-h200/271_Sketch%20%233%20-%20ends%204%20Mar.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-50240533344649603282024-02-27T06:29:00.004+13:002024-02-27T07:00:51.266+13:00Happy Christmas<p> I woke up really early this morning so I am typing up a few posts from cards that I created yesterday. I'm hoping to go for a walk as soon as it is light enough (still dark at the moment).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnr9ZK0i_s24UneKErOHx5Ab7tY3SLwRb9tZaPCCeFS4PdSHb_oivo_RplLI8ZlV4Mxn1UECWUg74cHc45AZEZOCx4c5FYUIBJyOQrxhZjKixsKa-Dh5fVygfNz-PxQThZ_u-IHsVdXX0bx5eX-LJqiiR4AvxPRATwWFo1gdeCw-rsUgGAWd90-3nt7MIF/s914/IMG_7687.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="914" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnr9ZK0i_s24UneKErOHx5Ab7tY3SLwRb9tZaPCCeFS4PdSHb_oivo_RplLI8ZlV4Mxn1UECWUg74cHc45AZEZOCx4c5FYUIBJyOQrxhZjKixsKa-Dh5fVygfNz-PxQThZ_u-IHsVdXX0bx5eX-LJqiiR4AvxPRATwWFo1gdeCw-rsUgGAWd90-3nt7MIF/s320/IMG_7687.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>All Dressed Up - Anything Goes with an image from All Dressed Up<br /><a href="https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-2024-challenge-148.html">https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-2024-challenge-148.html</a><br /></p><p>CRAFT Challenge - Christmas<br /><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html</a><br /></p><p>Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 144<br /><a href="https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html">https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used two papers from Trimgym. The image is from All Dressed Up. Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added some gems from a snowflake themed gem packet.</p><p>I followed this sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTjBuGQGhoAfqR-E2X6WCffaRxPs7gdLCvFdJa0kniqgDoWLOI_wsyZWHagl7m9c7_HxY25v2vRRgJKuE1FUV0mhuhmsp53JmzZGw7lqiUg7yZFOHBot-Y_1vs-aFjpKlalNqf5Q5VAslGKKV_RTj_0P12b8ozk6ypcMZ-0IUMUFHVEtWxCmu-siCvXLRV/s320/Sketch%20144%20-%20ends%204%20Mar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="319" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTjBuGQGhoAfqR-E2X6WCffaRxPs7gdLCvFdJa0kniqgDoWLOI_wsyZWHagl7m9c7_HxY25v2vRRgJKuE1FUV0mhuhmsp53JmzZGw7lqiUg7yZFOHBot-Y_1vs-aFjpKlalNqf5Q5VAslGKKV_RTj_0P12b8ozk6ypcMZ-0IUMUFHVEtWxCmu-siCvXLRV/w199-h200/Sketch%20144%20-%20ends%204%20Mar.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-19427670878467540762024-02-27T04:25:00.003+13:002024-02-28T15:17:25.579+13:00Just For You<p> I used some of my paper scraps for this card:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMHl3L4XGA2QWWD1YfZCaYHu36KxSY8YJQcn7zqDRN2BbQpea5Yw6uNfIT3Pla2esq3oVJPyZLTyWcfwlczT_VkI0RRe8Iufcwf1Z70_Kia8EcExOwLnlzEyv4WCp-All5ON-yXBt1laocrMKBJyRwzyL5arV_mJDrHZzu70-J7xQ1RRAk3Ahn33l_gSc/s734/February%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="549" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMHl3L4XGA2QWWD1YfZCaYHu36KxSY8YJQcn7zqDRN2BbQpea5Yw6uNfIT3Pla2esq3oVJPyZLTyWcfwlczT_VkI0RRe8Iufcwf1Z70_Kia8EcExOwLnlzEyv4WCp-All5ON-yXBt1laocrMKBJyRwzyL5arV_mJDrHZzu70-J7xQ1RRAk3Ahn33l_gSc/s320/February%201.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes<br /><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html">https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html</a><br /></p><p>Cheerful Sketches - Sketch<br /><a href="https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/februari-challenge.html">https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/februari-challenge.html</a><br /></p><p>Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes<br /><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html">https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html</a></p><p>Crafty Gals Corner - Add A Heart<br /> <a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html">https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used digital papers from Little Scraps of Heaven (sun) and Doodle Pantry (flowers). The image is from Last Minute Manda and the sentiment is typed on the computer. Colouring is with copic markers. I also added some green heart gems.</p><p>I followed this sketch from Cheerful Sketches:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUie2sS9S1T8Nd0z3KUJE1fybNXPX2GaljOc8iS-4Y0Vi37FymUHKGyfKDjO7y-KCMc8vmQhzAs6I0AgDLIhY6nZdLMG28nmJ5bWKUZg1_JcgYlROtlseAlaKVRMc8jwHluzwcERwrkhrctUGUWeAgLBAs5EEc-zInHqmcFn05gfq8LkVlKy7F5Gb9g-ww/s320/Cheerful%20sketch%202a%20-%20ends%2028%20Feb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="318" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUie2sS9S1T8Nd0z3KUJE1fybNXPX2GaljOc8iS-4Y0Vi37FymUHKGyfKDjO7y-KCMc8vmQhzAs6I0AgDLIhY6nZdLMG28nmJ5bWKUZg1_JcgYlROtlseAlaKVRMc8jwHluzwcERwrkhrctUGUWeAgLBAs5EEc-zInHqmcFn05gfq8LkVlKy7F5Gb9g-ww/w199-h200/Cheerful%20sketch%202a%20-%20ends%2028%20Feb.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-19177238961661072722024-02-26T20:43:00.007+13:002024-02-26T20:43:45.465+13:00Celebrate<p>It has been raining off and on here today so I managed to do some crafting. I am going to upload one tonight but leave the others until tomorrow.<br /> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMyAEPuRgsOygt1mjCiJYOzsjhz4Pv4x2H6_xEoVMozlJiG7yERf_SML1O7d_X6aU8Rq14oMoZ0DLCOvLC7wFmqz-ZGIoTcJKbFzye5mxobcne-oFMbwI8uB0cN0cnn2ZT7Sus7jWP3QGHY3IEZeCuaPQmPT1xzvgYVzfE1USlLQfCdHyFxyAgv2BrUSq/s714/February.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="556" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMyAEPuRgsOygt1mjCiJYOzsjhz4Pv4x2H6_xEoVMozlJiG7yERf_SML1O7d_X6aU8Rq14oMoZ0DLCOvLC7wFmqz-ZGIoTcJKbFzye5mxobcne-oFMbwI8uB0cN0cnn2ZT7Sus7jWP3QGHY3IEZeCuaPQmPT1xzvgYVzfE1USlLQfCdHyFxyAgv2BrUSq/s320/February.JPG" width="249" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Passion For Markers - Dies and/or Punches<br /><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-727-dies-andor-punches.html">https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-727-dies-andor-punches.html</a><br /></p><p>Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes<br /><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html">https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC. The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps and the sentiment is typed on the computer. Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella. The die-cut is cut with a die from Memory Box.<br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-15176687840917626972024-02-24T07:31:00.001+13:002024-02-24T07:32:48.002+13:00Spread Your Wings<p></p><p>I decided on a non-Steampunk paper this month - I liked the blues and pinks in the image and felt this paper worked really well with those colours. The garden theme of the paper works with the dragonfly too.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn90CUaPk5Obl_T6Qkn7iPSmXQoI5mK9MPXCcXFKIJIvaZT-zo0LG8EXGTEfcokbAtcv5l_m1kRupGb6vG2H5obwd1IHXgQlMpYzgd_dRLD2UpaKyllzCWu-XuqYqyvyVBUM5pFiBoSkaNJvxfShWazq7tLbsj9R-uQ7txLb57ZPcqQy0AGNIREkC3aKAu/s705/February%20Steampunk.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="481" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn90CUaPk5Obl_T6Qkn7iPSmXQoI5mK9MPXCcXFKIJIvaZT-zo0LG8EXGTEfcokbAtcv5l_m1kRupGb6vG2H5obwd1IHXgQlMpYzgd_dRLD2UpaKyllzCWu-XuqYqyvyVBUM5pFiBoSkaNJvxfShWazq7tLbsj9R-uQ7txLb57ZPcqQy0AGNIREkC3aKAu/s320/February%20Steampunk.JPG" width="218" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - February Image<br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html</a></p><p>Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature<br /><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html">https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html</a><br /></p><p>The digital paper, image and sentiment are all from Gecko Galz. <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-32553583293163655902024-02-24T07:29:00.003+13:002024-02-24T09:18:07.978+13:00Santa Claus is Coming to Town<p>Another chilly morning (compared to what it has been) so I think that we are definitely heading into Autumn. </p><p>This is one of the cards that I completed a couple of days ago and finally got the chance to upload. I have the final three of the Gecko Galz Challenges to upload today and then that is one thing off my To Do List.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-N3nuWscuyAHMkm3zUdjVG-7BG8BWTtyWX8WXrbI_sBVorwB_s8jOgjGymSZlaCQz92xycjeAVvjsQRYPRA-1WXh-NzL9JuGuqzS21ek-GB-nlhawOASDlkTl6pexO0PuM2-xUJXhmtdSrVrJ69j2tj_8LzVBQ-GOMe6E2DEEykWZHtXnDER-tvIMWdj/s702/IMG_7676.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="558" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-N3nuWscuyAHMkm3zUdjVG-7BG8BWTtyWX8WXrbI_sBVorwB_s8jOgjGymSZlaCQz92xycjeAVvjsQRYPRA-1WXh-NzL9JuGuqzS21ek-GB-nlhawOASDlkTl6pexO0PuM2-xUJXhmtdSrVrJ69j2tj_8LzVBQ-GOMe6E2DEEykWZHtXnDER-tvIMWdj/s320/IMG_7676.JPG" width="254" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge - February Image<br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html</a></p><p>The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas<br /> <a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/01/festive-friday-challenge-february-2-to.html">https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/01/festive-friday-challenge-february-2-to.html</a></p><p>The Outlawz Challenges - February Linky<br /> <a href="https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/february-2024-linky.html">https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/february-2024-linky.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used a digital paper, digital image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. <br /> <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-2070277782498207792024-02-24T07:23:00.003+13:002024-02-24T07:23:23.790+13:00Find Your Happy<p>This fun fold was perfect for this image from Gecko Galz.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpF7W5R3CM9MSUij0_xlC2SnkEZftVRHUqR6c39HrPaDw1FOLlv9yuFX0PLtZJwuLqbku_2IdebpxfoihnUTYaWU9gapf_98HLoCTLSUHbG_sYo7TSuuDYQ6mmvnncaOdOcv58QrjN5LnHpmpviL1yJuHmAWAXQ5CFN1WbjJPBYr0hqMYyRGFRp4F_QQn/s748/February%20Card%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpF7W5R3CM9MSUij0_xlC2SnkEZftVRHUqR6c39HrPaDw1FOLlv9yuFX0PLtZJwuLqbku_2IdebpxfoihnUTYaWU9gapf_98HLoCTLSUHbG_sYo7TSuuDYQ6mmvnncaOdOcv58QrjN5LnHpmpviL1yJuHmAWAXQ5CFN1WbjJPBYr0hqMYyRGFRp4F_QQn/s320/February%20Card%201.JPG" width="244" /></a></div><p>and with the separate card removed from the pocket<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrxm3S1o_RhN9dSImQHEP2IvQu8N_g3QVN5YiVMDDKPlYmlZqjl0zXly6Wkud38X3RQRYv-kKEd-Of6soyfTJiGFnMsK2ugaQy2qW0FbikEIK9R9sQH2AJN9aW5qbSuvuNsCSIjsRd3JebmtM69lAzJUleN9KcRbNa2zaReOgh2TcybDT6cdq09VQWp2U/s859/February%20Card%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="859" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrxm3S1o_RhN9dSImQHEP2IvQu8N_g3QVN5YiVMDDKPlYmlZqjl0zXly6Wkud38X3RQRYv-kKEd-Of6soyfTJiGFnMsK2ugaQy2qW0FbikEIK9R9sQH2AJN9aW5qbSuvuNsCSIjsRd3JebmtM69lAzJUleN9KcRbNa2zaReOgh2TcybDT6cdq09VQWp2U/s320/February%20Card%202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz Card Challenge - February Image<br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html</a></p><p>Crafty gals Corner - Add A Heart<br /> <a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html">https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz. </p><p>I followed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2m3L7uFJ_g&list=PLzgt-3_92RYRDNHiPOOqQuMzxH6C55HsG&index=209">tutorial</a> for a Pocket Pillar Card by Sam Calcott.<br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-69415286697720384562024-02-23T17:37:00.005+13:002024-02-24T14:43:21.868+13:00Congratulations<p>After a cold start to the day with ominous looking clouds, this afternoon has turned it around and we now have some lovely sunshine. </p><p>I still managed to find some time to finish off some projects and photograph them.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5CDpbVwgF6S8WouGVhfdXRVCl137qPWmfNcQgLXIfNaJb5Aw1AgR_EgS_SD2MeseKaYGlQQUjjuWQdU-60Adz1_QUM7XGmIL0RFQuCDDTxin7Au7wHa17DuFWQrnxU71XPzQMPrzsa2YqKzAYqk5_7U4w7KQQffUz5MHHzRSAFNCKXY5q4nHceu0apUj/s711/February%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5CDpbVwgF6S8WouGVhfdXRVCl137qPWmfNcQgLXIfNaJb5Aw1AgR_EgS_SD2MeseKaYGlQQUjjuWQdU-60Adz1_QUM7XGmIL0RFQuCDDTxin7Au7wHa17DuFWQrnxU71XPzQMPrzsa2YqKzAYqk5_7U4w7KQQffUz5MHHzRSAFNCKXY5q4nHceu0apUj/s320/February%201.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Sheepski Designs - Anything Goes<br /><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes.html">https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes.html</a><br /></p><p>The Paper Funday - No Patterned Paper <br /><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html">https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html</a><br /></p><p>Sketch Saturday - Sketch + Something You Love (swinking)<br /><a href="https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/02/sketch-744.html">https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/02/sketch-744.html</a></p><p>Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Anything Floral Goes<br /> <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/anything-goes-flowers-with-optional.html">https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used an image from Sheepski Designs. I used one of the techniques that I love - swinking - to create the two corner pieces. I think it is a term coined by Laurel Beard (but I might be wrong) where you swipe the ink across the paper. I then die-cut using the same die as the centre piece. I inked the edges of the image panel with the same Distress Ink.<br /></p><p>I followed the sketch at Sketch Saturday.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCr5p-havyUtfzOKaoEr1QE0sTEsPc4gj7buiVMC-hmOWttdfJ-nE6R5t0D0zxso2OZLBVWrxQ6On-5x-WL_f41Hl_O5UQttdaB0e_ayv5RvoqRUqPMVMlIr_tZ8CejxaVgU8gJprQnG0nmFxqdpAdV7xAqu_dAX86vQQ-mD1v2OxLpM40ZHCpu5mIAxZ8/s400/744%20-%20Used%20something%20you%20love%20eg%20stamp%20paper%20embellishment%20die%20-%20ends%2023%20Feb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="310" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCr5p-havyUtfzOKaoEr1QE0sTEsPc4gj7buiVMC-hmOWttdfJ-nE6R5t0D0zxso2OZLBVWrxQ6On-5x-WL_f41Hl_O5UQttdaB0e_ayv5RvoqRUqPMVMlIr_tZ8CejxaVgU8gJprQnG0nmFxqdpAdV7xAqu_dAX86vQQ-mD1v2OxLpM40ZHCpu5mIAxZ8/w155-h200/744%20-%20Used%20something%20you%20love%20eg%20stamp%20paper%20embellishment%20die%20-%20ends%2023%20Feb.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-16103986872835749642024-02-23T07:57:00.002+13:002024-02-25T08:28:54.397+13:00Today I Am Thankful<p></p><p>I have used another card fold that I haven't tried before. This one was fairly simple but fun.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1_Xvr2bKdvLJZqxya3cL-dGIQQ1TLd01UXeOZUrBH5cNd-8oe6WbU2h3O4N_2Nz5Ls0sq88Iy1JO63i7-1AnKkJA2H5sBYoZ3AzbWpw09ncYl7V4-0-5-UcjTrjQjQhDQ0aMfCSIT_ndLezwApea5KzW4lzsyg487TH9nkrWvqedmQAV423gfh5Aw5vW/s703/February%20Stamp%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="537" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1_Xvr2bKdvLJZqxya3cL-dGIQQ1TLd01UXeOZUrBH5cNd-8oe6WbU2h3O4N_2Nz5Ls0sq88Iy1JO63i7-1AnKkJA2H5sBYoZ3AzbWpw09ncYl7V4-0-5-UcjTrjQjQhDQ0aMfCSIT_ndLezwApea5KzW4lzsyg487TH9nkrWvqedmQAV423gfh5Aw5vW/s320/February%20Stamp%201.JPG" width="244" /></a></div><p>and showing the hinge for opening the card:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtW0qMBIeLZvLiqS2lJJUGl4yaHVWFlAM9NBml5p4A0JNTLeBnA17k7TToCYDXZmAJVSONmjHo-LWUWI0wmlhkUjYHg-_uG9F4AbqiPobUTSx68NSXvAX3Y4qoCC9Af2cDSIB7aywvi0rstmrRVjfownYvHw2ISnQsEIME4htGNJxBZxxRS5sgypaP6NhL/s758/February%20Stamp%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="505" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtW0qMBIeLZvLiqS2lJJUGl4yaHVWFlAM9NBml5p4A0JNTLeBnA17k7TToCYDXZmAJVSONmjHo-LWUWI0wmlhkUjYHg-_uG9F4AbqiPobUTSx68NSXvAX3Y4qoCC9Af2cDSIB7aywvi0rstmrRVjfownYvHw2ISnQsEIME4htGNJxBZxxRS5sgypaP6NhL/s320/February%20Stamp%202.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge - February Image<br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html</a></p><p>I have used two digital papers, an image and a sentiment from Gecko Galz. Colouring is with copic markers.</p><p>I followed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3I46M7YcOg&list=PLzgt-3_92RYTAxJbmEzCuDLBnLg1M7Pij&index=202">tutorial</a> for a Wallet Style Card by Iced Images. </p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-28411792184312622312024-02-23T07:56:00.002+13:002024-02-23T08:04:00.561+13:00I wasn't born to be soft and quietI was going to go for an early walk this morning but it is fairly chilly outside (for a summer morning anyway) and looks like it is going to rain so I'm going to work on some more of the posts that I need to upload in the next day or two. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_-VBWEKVBfG_HFpvT07aHmRV3bCD1Gg3nbHd85YYz9mKKahyyWmd4KrmahRU6N3mUQzJ9OvwmMC6ESTQxiC7uHAKTxDXBfScBbSv4r8zCD3H_mXcej9umU0oKqj08BClLlzUjnfxjjklDNlYGm0wpE1i7hiAaGy5JiLmKJMsW1U_L3m7iiTvgC_WNwYC/s726/February%20Gothic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="515" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_-VBWEKVBfG_HFpvT07aHmRV3bCD1Gg3nbHd85YYz9mKKahyyWmd4KrmahRU6N3mUQzJ9OvwmMC6ESTQxiC7uHAKTxDXBfScBbSv4r8zCD3H_mXcej9umU0oKqj08BClLlzUjnfxjjklDNlYGm0wpE1i7hiAaGy5JiLmKJMsW1U_L3m7iiTvgC_WNwYC/s320/February%20Gothic.JPG" width="227" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz Gothic Challenge - February Image<br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-gothic-challenge.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-gothic-challenge.html</a></p><p>Critter Crazy Challenge - Creature as a feature<br /> <a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html">https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html</a><br /></p><p>The digital paper, image and sentiment are all from Gecko Galz. I added some ric-rac braid and some star stickers. <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-63662592430339260572024-02-22T07:27:00.001+13:002024-02-22T07:27:34.181+13:00I can't wait to get old and bicker with youI just discovered that the challenges at Gecko Galz finish earlier than they usually do (probably because the month is shorter). I have a few still to write the posts for so I might be spending a bit more time on the computer today. It is meant to rain in the middle of the day today, so probably the best time for getting inside things done.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YF-n464pEJjwxE__xhe5gXK1CMoPxQLMkugcnuJhi8E1EA0QJ9qMBxcSN3NNCND1qlhdJCqPUr7UhbfS_ZILShS75rejOHPFMIGvp7FeMMW_0gjuLFFP7v3PJK71Q5pXj3hDR08ZZ4UHFLx1WjpIlNnUTSYlIAmoFGioPthKpP1YxzjRrR5XX1XIfjbl/s988/February%20ATC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="988" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YF-n464pEJjwxE__xhe5gXK1CMoPxQLMkugcnuJhi8E1EA0QJ9qMBxcSN3NNCND1qlhdJCqPUr7UhbfS_ZILShS75rejOHPFMIGvp7FeMMW_0gjuLFFP7v3PJK71Q5pXj3hDR08ZZ4UHFLx1WjpIlNnUTSYlIAmoFGioPthKpP1YxzjRrR5XX1XIfjbl/s320/February%20ATC.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz ATC Challenge - February ATC Kit<br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/atc-monthly-challenge.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/atc-monthly-challenge.html</a></p><p>I have used the ATC kit for the February Challenge by Gecko Galz. One of the images lent itself to fussy cutting but the others I left as rectangles. <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-40825834290268227482024-02-22T07:21:00.001+13:002024-02-22T07:21:19.605+13:00Don't Just Fly Soar<p>I tried another fun fold card for the February theme challenge at Gecko Galz. I'm not totally happy with the card - not sure if I misunderstood one of the instructions or not.</p><p>I kept the front of the card fairly plain so as not to distract from the surprise on the inside:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IBfYAq7gTdNCHQdevi9oeFWgSWdGIMLQWLrPtvpyy5fkbD6ZcWmzz81p6QwjG5yl9KFCMy057nBD9I7ZuihDQUmEHf4u07CK_ifhfO_whvAo6fl6E2q2dBh__yW1HQwyKsJtUf9h-sKuXp94rXc8wURU4QJ7Iyx3ENdEimrFsMW70t4RpXOSR5_l5-97/s884/February%20Theme%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="884" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IBfYAq7gTdNCHQdevi9oeFWgSWdGIMLQWLrPtvpyy5fkbD6ZcWmzz81p6QwjG5yl9KFCMy057nBD9I7ZuihDQUmEHf4u07CK_ifhfO_whvAo6fl6E2q2dBh__yW1HQwyKsJtUf9h-sKuXp94rXc8wURU4QJ7Iyx3ENdEimrFsMW70t4RpXOSR5_l5-97/s320/February%20Theme%201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This is the card opened up:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKkPq5iYushQYEH8qZUuHn2BASXxOaZahuxVYfx9zQ3SCzTHSYIkrQhYWsSWh6eUWiqC0XqGdjqCGTwlPmOxWJO1buuY1e89MbOFLmN9XH7xW0GRpS4SX2J0bPRHUclaY4EassNJBLDRFCQdytmvvzW7ZSbUT2_KkpOjXrtBp_J2FPRh8_8JgCp2LJbmd/s954/February%20Theme%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="954" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKkPq5iYushQYEH8qZUuHn2BASXxOaZahuxVYfx9zQ3SCzTHSYIkrQhYWsSWh6eUWiqC0XqGdjqCGTwlPmOxWJO1buuY1e89MbOFLmN9XH7xW0GRpS4SX2J0bPRHUclaY4EassNJBLDRFCQdytmvvzW7ZSbUT2_KkpOjXrtBp_J2FPRh8_8JgCp2LJbmd/s320/February%20Theme%202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>and another angle to give a good look at the two images that I used</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YDAEBk6R6l50HZ3e2-YlL7lnZuIY2kgeZg_U67xpC1t3Y0DpNs7T0jSdvN_YNpXuBVUDGwYLXZihg_SpAj_1nyq9gMOSulZHkShAiDlKJ5rnpiGaxzdpX2pAeD4VAzJbR5lNFHY0HwyoXQMhDhsuNGx6S5z2TgR-yHZQ3ymvD8U7SKRAixyVRPyWnnQ-/s1013/February%20Theme%203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="1013" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YDAEBk6R6l50HZ3e2-YlL7lnZuIY2kgeZg_U67xpC1t3Y0DpNs7T0jSdvN_YNpXuBVUDGwYLXZihg_SpAj_1nyq9gMOSulZHkShAiDlKJ5rnpiGaxzdpX2pAeD4VAzJbR5lNFHY0HwyoXQMhDhsuNGx6S5z2TgR-yHZQ3ymvD8U7SKRAixyVRPyWnnQ-/s320/February%20Theme%203.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Gecko Galz Theme Challenge - Flights of Fancy <br /><a href="https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challengeflights-of-fancy.html">https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challengeflights-of-fancy.html</a></p><p>I have used a digital paper, two images and one sentiment from Gecko Galz.</p><p>I followed a tutorial for an Open To See Pop Card by Srushti Patel.<br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-49305867524953523192024-02-20T13:59:00.001+13:002024-02-20T13:59:39.263+13:00A Birthday Wish<p> We have a bit of a four seasons day today. It decided to rain after I hung my washing out (and before it had a chance to dry). At the moment the sun is out so hopefully leaving the washing outside was a good move and it actually dries.</p><p>I have used all of the colours in the Butterfly Challenge (a couple of them not as much as others), Birthday Wish and Belt and Buckle Card. I think the only thing that I didn't use was the border.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSwVOCfvdSGeFvV3_sRJ2YAHRXwtdylhPP-iEZ6UqJsYhvusQF77E3v5DH-8H_0MmSz5dyqWDhOIYY1ZqVnNqWasMwzNiK9jxI9KUvkt09bUPfqLT8bdG7V7iXx8_hwzqmkniIQwK77EY-VMEKkdRilUQa5ZZsSiLpzIUGp4FD_i1gh3mMS1970K-iSVT/s695/February%201a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="542" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSwVOCfvdSGeFvV3_sRJ2YAHRXwtdylhPP-iEZ6UqJsYhvusQF77E3v5DH-8H_0MmSz5dyqWDhOIYY1ZqVnNqWasMwzNiK9jxI9KUvkt09bUPfqLT8bdG7V7iXx8_hwzqmkniIQwK77EY-VMEKkdRilUQa5ZZsSiLpzIUGp4FD_i1gh3mMS1970K-iSVT/s320/February%201a.JPG" width="250" /></a></div><p>and this is the card opened:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_rikQjQ8gzX742bp1ZlBOUChs044L0F5DoC29hmQZw0XrrmyRIqtYRbfOH-pZQycvFwdz2xZkSDUui9FucL4WDrcjjMSwkgit9RHXstk64jmJ8sHna67ODDVmNtCrB9ctbDIgfk8_waJhHMZ_fo8W9Hhg4FALK39PHplWW6YDblN3VvIXWDSQJtwoyGT/s957/February%201b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="957" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_rikQjQ8gzX742bp1ZlBOUChs044L0F5DoC29hmQZw0XrrmyRIqtYRbfOH-pZQycvFwdz2xZkSDUui9FucL4WDrcjjMSwkgit9RHXstk64jmJ8sHna67ODDVmNtCrB9ctbDIgfk8_waJhHMZ_fo8W9Hhg4FALK39PHplWW6YDblN3VvIXWDSQJtwoyGT/s320/February%201b.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Butterfly Challenge - B is for...<br /><a href="https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/192-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-b-for.html">https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/192-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-b-for.html</a></p><p>I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. I used various stickers in the six colours for the Butterfly Challenge. I also added a sentiment by Desert Diva which I coloured using two of the Butterfly colours.<br /></p><p>I followed a<a href="https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/belt-and-buckle-card.html"> tutorial </a>for a Belt and Buckle Card at Butterfly Challenge. <br /></p><p><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-39517987637263886702024-02-19T17:41:00.001+13:002024-02-19T17:41:02.186+13:00Happiness has four legs and a tail<p>It is time for the second <a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/02/224-beccys-place.html">Anything Goes Challenge</a> for February 2024 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. This challenge, the sponsor is Beccy's Place.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6HE5ufsmeOa4POIQcdSVZzwEqHMQqHjNACFlGtnn2zE2F9gSWkt55ZtQGUdQnrmKCThn5zNDeJT4Wid5EufZfRYWE0Ah-dRLgVapZekoVG_lXVaVgrZDdDwLbR-GlAhI6CoN6sXf8EO471OJ7BPqYMkgCA1uBX7K02QIWeqgE0uJhj_-HPNYDRK_y3u3/s400/BeccysPlace.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="101" data-original-width="400" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6HE5ufsmeOa4POIQcdSVZzwEqHMQqHjNACFlGtnn2zE2F9gSWkt55ZtQGUdQnrmKCThn5zNDeJT4Wid5EufZfRYWE0Ah-dRLgVapZekoVG_lXVaVgrZDdDwLbR-GlAhI6CoN6sXf8EO471OJ7BPqYMkgCA1uBX7K02QIWeqgE0uJhj_-HPNYDRK_y3u3/w200-h51/BeccysPlace.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have used an image and sentiment from a set by Beccy's Place called <a href="https://beccysplace.com/cat-tails-digital-stamps/">Cat Tails</a>.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XzjWWfvrIIpwB1ZL3XG9HPddpNCY25BsfXRds9yxqHBt6O0VwvEaB908yOxNjisnWflpbAkpPE-sGkrqOrYLfPH4Jx2Fo4_UUA0EB75AcAErI7rFiMShz_kdEatZ0IaOwwKGLn4NSlVN9Wtsb-8RkrDtis4X5DucQCaq3Bj9aC3WOx1z5G4ArkGOQ35j/s720/February%20-%20Team%20B.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XzjWWfvrIIpwB1ZL3XG9HPddpNCY25BsfXRds9yxqHBt6O0VwvEaB908yOxNjisnWflpbAkpPE-sGkrqOrYLfPH4Jx2Fo4_UUA0EB75AcAErI7rFiMShz_kdEatZ0IaOwwKGLn4NSlVN9Wtsb-8RkrDtis4X5DucQCaq3Bj9aC3WOx1z5G4ArkGOQ35j/s320/February%20-%20Team%20B.JPG" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I also used a digital paper from Beccy's Place (given as part of her monthly challenges some time ago). The three die-cut kitties have been die-cut three times and layered. </p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Beccy's Place - February Challenge<br /><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge.html">https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge.html</a><br /></p><p>Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes<br /><a href="https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-97-furrything-goes-heartslove.html">https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-97-furrything-goes-heartslove.html</a><br /></p><p>Crazy Critters Challenge - Feature a Creature<br /><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html">https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html</a><br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-58301773550669155702024-02-10T01:05:00.002+13:002024-02-10T01:05:41.086+13:00Beachy<p>This is my second post (very early morning). I decided since I was up anyway that I would do this one as well. Hopefully after being up for a while, I'll feel tired enough to go back to sleep.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3V_KdZZrrFg67ykoWIovMfmqcHe0sAnJcjNENm8m4t_fPbP0T32TF6_BIt4ww9aWoiEB30PABN-KzvjYkCom4g8y6IUXoWoGsc64hVQ350AtDQ7dNze7U9HBwtqSo_VBFkNsb1gXBGN1rhgktmNBN8Pa2Qc4q50bicHW6fx00_uG9g2EqPdl1JzAtW8q/s872/IMG_7652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="872" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3V_KdZZrrFg67ykoWIovMfmqcHe0sAnJcjNENm8m4t_fPbP0T32TF6_BIt4ww9aWoiEB30PABN-KzvjYkCom4g8y6IUXoWoGsc64hVQ350AtDQ7dNze7U9HBwtqSo_VBFkNsb1gXBGN1rhgktmNBN8Pa2Qc4q50bicHW6fx00_uG9g2EqPdl1JzAtW8q/s320/IMG_7652.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Sketch Saturday - Sketch<br /><a href="https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/01/sketch-743.html">https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/01/sketch-743.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used an embossing folder from Couture Creations for the background. The digital paper is from PixelScrapper and the image is from Streamside Studios.<br /></p><p>I followed the sketch at Sketch Saturday.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvO0V2t_AnajJaiuODSsX9mEDszYdQZ-T4kkfm-PPMqKBfORO37m-bExsRkIvvbKknO5XbP5B5qaryx6hASkkHlgbk1dKJLG7sDPyLklq1b-3L0usyhFN2aMEoSAgL0zy3_R12J4bYuDkxmOp5jlA_rnFGuxWwgrOIwLtTvjPtwRxuWQvmXLrwkYKr19N/s400/743%20-%20ends%209%20Feb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="310" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvO0V2t_AnajJaiuODSsX9mEDszYdQZ-T4kkfm-PPMqKBfORO37m-bExsRkIvvbKknO5XbP5B5qaryx6hASkkHlgbk1dKJLG7sDPyLklq1b-3L0usyhFN2aMEoSAgL0zy3_R12J4bYuDkxmOp5jlA_rnFGuxWwgrOIwLtTvjPtwRxuWQvmXLrwkYKr19N/w155-h200/743%20-%20ends%209%20Feb.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-69764282705000289842024-02-10T00:54:00.002+13:002024-02-10T00:57:03.429+13:00Fairy<p> I ended up napping instead of sleeping and decided to get up for a while. I then remembered I hadn't entered this card and it has less than 10 minutes to run on one of the challenges.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_SyDF8OkJOXtYxPGE4p6HgllMHff0xN7BI7qdhjIelX1ViBJpIuC5hyphenhyphen5JZTUxOoc3jCFXNiMCp9upjK4uuu686422FMXnmL2UWtAPOxyJUZpCLo8v6hyphenhypheny9vEmaLn67zcpMiW4qIvrTa7l2mhJEto79ABMBm8OnRrA6RExsrzxYvzRhwgr-ptRQfL7cT7/s735/February%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="435" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_SyDF8OkJOXtYxPGE4p6HgllMHff0xN7BI7qdhjIelX1ViBJpIuC5hyphenhyphen5JZTUxOoc3jCFXNiMCp9upjK4uuu686422FMXnmL2UWtAPOxyJUZpCLo8v6hyphenhypheny9vEmaLn67zcpMiW4qIvrTa7l2mhJEto79ABMBm8OnRrA6RExsrzxYvzRhwgr-ptRQfL7cT7/s320/February%201.JPG" width="189" /></a></div><p></p><p>I would like to enter: </p><p>Star Stampz - Fairy<br /><a href="https://starstampz.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-54-anything-goes.html">https://starstampz.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-54-anything-goes.html</a><br /></p><p>Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch<br /><a href="https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/tuesday-morning-sketches-743.html">https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/tuesday-morning-sketches-743.html</a><br /></p><p>I have used an image by Star Stampz. Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.<br /></p><p>I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EBclLkLp9jjbvrmlqPGLjMpS1M1aE3vf-7ePY-oO1E-bgmqNRJ4zdZKC3irwhzhd8SG4a7z20oOmN76pwigfVCmLxlmfCIrI0WvvmBIOImwiL0k0XDocRp7H2s2Bt0IvR0y3mAbwQ-tN2hu0Ir5cyAikCsE4RPwomqm0rJ6n_zBgcGXB2SIEPBH_UmqV/s400/TMS%20%23743%20-%20719%20-%20ends%2011%20Feb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="210" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EBclLkLp9jjbvrmlqPGLjMpS1M1aE3vf-7ePY-oO1E-bgmqNRJ4zdZKC3irwhzhd8SG4a7z20oOmN76pwigfVCmLxlmfCIrI0WvvmBIOImwiL0k0XDocRp7H2s2Bt0IvR0y3mAbwQ-tN2hu0Ir5cyAikCsE4RPwomqm0rJ6n_zBgcGXB2SIEPBH_UmqV/w105-h200/TMS%20%23743%20-%20719%20-%20ends%2011%20Feb.jpg" width="105" /></a></div><br />Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708639931087198305.post-89398129517542574502024-02-08T22:21:00.008+13:002024-02-09T17:47:39.306+13:00Love<p> I was honoured to be asked to be a Guest Designer for the <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-708-love-valentine.html">latest challenge</a> at CRAFT Challenge. The theme for the challenge is <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-708-love-valentine.html">Love/Valentine</a>. The challenge is sponsored by Polka Doodles.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="782" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ3uUsRuRQVWSsIiTOILWqQ0Mt2m_poKG1Jz5L2m7blMDd92cQVZxTK2XYTHkP5psFDEi-J-Hd0Kv_wtOmmU9vaKAdMfYNGuExsPA1Zxgs2n_WtBj2ssGVi0hBQPgIURGOryGNbHWKIzJrFAPpDgQL8JCsaM-xkc7XnRZoUvnw9DGtvsqcvpiZYsHgXk/s320/pdlogo-250x100px_1623850067__57685.png" width="320" /></p><p>I have used an image by Polka Doodles called <a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/love-birds-word-valentine-wings-of-love-cute-printable-craft-digital-stamp-download-with-free-svg-dxf-files/">Love Birds Word Valentine</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPfGYnP-W-rNlYR9S7nIsBmobeNE9H4rmI-jOREg3Vrc5_KquiDzcWC5NEucFZgykb-QSQ2FZzvNR60gCn0CJ4hrepyxa-k1goOqScgsV7PA3C_qd1FJY9g0VAYY_Qgmi0qPH-X2A6cjZHh4xDT48rZ5vWOy-7FJSEmxCUQ9FeGK1OpYvM7EKWJlqdhhW/s974/January%20-%20CRAFT%20-%20Polkadoodles.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="974" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPfGYnP-W-rNlYR9S7nIsBmobeNE9H4rmI-jOREg3Vrc5_KquiDzcWC5NEucFZgykb-QSQ2FZzvNR60gCn0CJ4hrepyxa-k1goOqScgsV7PA3C_qd1FJY9g0VAYY_Qgmi0qPH-X2A6cjZHh4xDT48rZ5vWOy-7FJSEmxCUQ9FeGK1OpYvM7EKWJlqdhhW/w400-h220/January%20-%20CRAFT%20-%20Polkadoodles.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>I also used a digital paper from Trimgym. Colouring is with copic markers.</p><p>I followed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343s_haarjQ&list=PLzgt-3_92RYRDNHiPOOqQuMzxH6C55HsG&index=212">tutorial </a>for a Double Concertina Stepper Card by Sam Calcott.</p><p>I would like to enter:</p><p>Digi Choosday - Anything Goes<br /> <a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-4-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html">https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-4-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html</a><br /></p><p>Passion for Markers - Use red and/or hearts<br /><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-725-use-red-andor-hearts.html">https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-725-use-red-andor-hearts.html</a><br /></p><p>Double Trouble - Love is in the Air<br /> <a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/Challenge-159.html">https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/Challenge-159.html</a></p><p>Secrets to Stamping - Fun Fold<br /> <a href="https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-75/">https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-75/</a><br /></p><p> <br /></p>Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833380677358238111noreply@blogger.com14