Tis The Season To Be Jolly

 I have finished a few cards today so I have this post and another one to upload.

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - November Challenge
https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-66.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/pennys-challenge-559.html

Creative Knockouts - Lots of Layers
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/11/508-lots-of-layers-leanns-world-101.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used some offcut pieces of patterned paper for the layers.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment and ornament are from a vellum ephemera pack.

Ho Ho Ho

 I am not sure if this photo is slightly out of focus or if it is just the way my eyes are at the moment.  My apologies if it is actually out of focus.

I would like to enter:

Paper Funday - Red White and Blue
https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-challenge-55-anything-goes.html

Le'Ann's World - July Challenge
https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge.html

I have used a couple of papers from paper pads.  The image is from Le'Ann's World.

Salt in the Air and Sand in my Hair

The first Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends for May is now live.  This challenge we are sponsored by Le'Ann's World.

 

I have used an image from Le'Ann's World called Mermaid Coffee

I also used some paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Coloring is with copic markers.  The ephemera are all from the same pack.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - May Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-111crafts-galore.html

Colorful Options - Blue
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023.html

Sponsor Info:

LeAnn's World 101 Store

Challenge Blog

LeAnn’s World 101 Facebook Page

Just Keep Swimming

 It is the final challenge at Le'Ann's World so I was hoping to join in.  When I saw that Le'Ann's World is sponsoring the challenge at Passion For Markers that was enough of a push to create this card:

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Final Challenge
https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-59-last-challenge.html

Passion For Markers - Add A Heart
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-676add-heart.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Uniti.  I bought this one a couple of years ago and now wish I'd bought more than one pad.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.  The large heart is a die by Marianne Design.  The smaller glitter hearts are ones that I bought some time ago and thought they would be perfect for a mermaid card.  I think this is only the second time I've used them so I still have some left for another card or two.

Happy Christmas!

I am taking a break from creating my "L" card for Beccy's Place to upload this card that I completed yesterday.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Make It Digital (paper and image are digital)
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/week-666make-it-digital.html

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2022/11/leanns-world-101-challenge-56-and.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/11/pennys-challenge-534.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is a clear stamp (not sure of the source).  Colouring is with copic markers as well as Distress Ink for inking of edges.  I added some tiny gems to the centre of one of the poinsettia and also added a pre-made poinsettia embellishment.

Celebrate

After not having crafting supplies for more than two weeks, I spent the first day back printing out digital images, papers, sentiments and planning layouts for cards and other projects.  I am progressively colouring and putting together these cards.  This is one of the ones started on my first day back, which uses a sentiment from my Awaiting Crafting box.

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2022/08/leanns-world-challenge-53.html

Passion For Markers - Say It With Flowers
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/08/week-653say-it-with-flowers.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some flower stickers

Hummingbird

The sketch that I followed for this card was a good one for using up some smaller pieces of patterned paper.

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - August Challenge
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2022/08/leanns-world-challenge-53.html

Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2022/07/463-anything-goes-leanns-world-101.html

Creative Sketchy Girls - Sketch
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2022/07/challenge-74-schets.html

I have used an embossing folder to create the background.  I added two pieces of patterned paper (hexagon paper is fromt Little Scraps of Heaven, polka dot is from Bearly Mine Designs).  The image is from Le'Ann's World.  Colouring is with copic markers.

This is the sketch that I followed:

Party Time

We are halfway through May so it is time for the second Anything Goes Challenge for the month.  This time, we are sponsored by Le'Ann's World.

I have used an image from LeAnn's World called Party Time.

I also used a digital paper. The sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis. Colouring is with copic markers. 

I would like to enter:

LeAnn's World - May Challenge
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2022/05/leanns-world-challenge-50.html

Merry Christmas

 I created this Christmas card a few days ago but have only just managed to get the chance to add the watermark it and write a blog post.  Things should settle down soon - once I catch up on the things I have put off over the past three months.

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2022/04/leanns-world-challenge-49.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/challenge-april.html

I have used digital papers from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some glitter stars.

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

 I found a couple of different You Tube videos for this card fold.  The tutorial that I followed had three options for the card fold - square, vertical or horizontal.  The one I chose for this card is the horizontal version but at some point, I would like to try the other two options.

This was actually quite a simple fold but I like how interesting it looks when completed.

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/11/leanns-world-101-challenge-44.html

Passion For Markers - Anything Christmas
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/week-618anything-christmas.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.

I followed a tutorial for a Interlocking Gate Fold Card by Lisa Curcio.

Merry Christmas

 This card has been inspired by a few challenges 

 would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/08/leanns-world-101-challenge-41.html

Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/08/413-anything-goes-leanns-world-101.html

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/08/tuesday-morning-sketches-618.html

Let's Squash It - Any Embossing Folder AND Emboss something other than card/paper
https://letssquashit.blogspot.com/2021/08/challenge-11-not-paper-not-card.html

I have used a left over piece of the plastic that stickers are attached to for the embossing.  The embossing folder is "Mistletoe Magic" from Couture Creations.  I inked over the embossing with some Cosmic Shimmer.  I used some metallic cardstock for the card base and the square.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is typed on the computer.

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches

Star Bright

At Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, we are celebrating "Christmas in July"

Our sponsors for this challenge are The Paper Shelter and Le'Ann's World.

I have used an image by Le'Ann's World called Star Bright.

I have also used some Brusho powders which I applied to the background then smooshed around with a cotton wool ball.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.

These are the details for the sponsors

The Paper Shelter Shop: http://www.thepapershelter.com/

Blog: https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159437137434536/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepapershelter/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/papershelter/our-digital-stamps-products/

LeAnn's World 101

hop: https://marketplace.zibbet.com/leannsworld101?fbclid=IwAR0Ys2zjkH1JGzZL-dlSm-qHJ_7pzYdGEKrnLZxL421fwTJba_z6EGLhpZ8

Leanne’s World 101 Challenge Blog: https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/

Leanne’s world 101 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1836531013324656/

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/07/leanns-world-101-challenge-40.html

Happy Christmas

 I was a bit tight to the closing of the challenge at Creative Knockouts but I only decided to make this card today.  I've had a day where I haven't felt like doing much although did manage to mop the floors

I would like to enter:

Creative Knockouts - Recipe
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/06/404-recipe-leanns-world-101.html

I have used two digital papers (not sure of the sources of either of them as they are from my Awaiting Crafting Box).  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from GTC Crafty Corner.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some washi tape to cover the join between the papers.  I also added three embellishments from an ephemera pack.

From Our Home To Yours

 We have yet another overcast day today.  So far, we haven't had any rain but it looks like that could change at any time.  A good day to finish some cards that I started a few days ago.  This is one of them:

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/04/leanns-world-101-challenge-37.html

Passion For Markers - Animal Antics
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/week-586animal-antics.html

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-april-2-april-15

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-4-april-2021-anything-goes.html

I have used two digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from Crafty Cat 957.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some glitter foam snowflake embellishments and a couple of stickers.

A Birthday Wish to my Mother

We have thunderstorms predicted again for today.  I hope the forecast is wrong as I had enough of them yesterday.  

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/03/leanns-world-101-challenge-36.html

The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Flower Power
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-march-29th-to-april-11th-flower-power

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/03/pennys-challenge-492.html

I have used two digital papers from Kitten Scraps (now called NS Designs)  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from Desert Diva  Colouring is with copic markers.  I have also added some glitter gems.  I used stitched dies from Memory Box to die-cut the image and sentiment.

6th Birthday Celebration at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

 January 17th LPCF

This month we are celebrating six years of Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.   I have been a Design Team Member for nearly all of that time - I started in the December of the first year.  

For this second challenge in our birthday month, we are sponsored by Ching-Chou Kuik and Le'Ann's World.

My first project is with an image from Ching-Chou Kuik, called Grey Scale Dahlia.

I would like to enter this card into:

Ching-Chou Kuik - Happy Happy
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps_31.html

Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/week-1-anything-goes-colouring.html

My second project is with an image from Le'Ann's World called Poinsettias.

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  I printed out the image three times and then fussy cut.  Colouring is with copic markers and Nuvo Drops.  I also added some foliage ephemera and a sentiment from Create with TLC.

I would like to enter this card into:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/01/leanns-world-101-challenge-34.html

Jingle Bells

I have created three cards using the same sketch.  This is the first of them:

I would like to enter:

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-december.html

The Corrosive Challenge _ Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-12-2020-anything-goes-winners.html

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2020/12/leanns-world-101-challenge-33.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Year End Mega Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/pennys-paper-crafty-challenge-486-year.html

I have used two digital papers - the snowflake one is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles but I'm not certain of the source of the plaid one.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some glitter stars.

This is the sketch from Cheerful Sketches that I followed:

Let's Get Festive

I am back to trying to reduce the number of digital papers that I printed out some time ago.  I have a feeling I printed out a lot when I was going to be away from home for a couple of weeks so that I could do some cardmaking.  I ended up printed many more than I actually needed to and am now working through them and using them on cards.

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Anything Goes
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2020/11/leanns-world-101-challenge-32.html

Let's Craft and Create - Sketch
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-165-ag-sketch.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2020/11/getting-sketchy-with-sheepski.html

Beccy's Place - A Month of Holiday Cards - D is for Deer
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2020/11/day-4-d.html

I used digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I have followed the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

Winter Magic

 This fortnight our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by LeAnn's World.

I have used an image from LeAnn's World called Jingle All The Way.

I also used some inks and a clear stamp to create the background.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added some glitter embellishments.

Christmas Presents

I am back to trying to work through items in my Awaiting Crafting boxes.   This card uses a digital paper and an image that had previously been printed.

I would like to enter:

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/september-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from LeAnn's World.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also used some Peelcraft Border Stickers and some pale blue glitter ribbon.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches: