With Sympathy

 I usually use soft pastel colours for Sympathy cards but while I have kept this relatively soft, I have included a pop of darker colour.

I would like to enter:

Creative Knockouts - Flower Power
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/05/401-flower-power-sheepski-designs.html

Sheepski Designs - Floral Dance
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2021/05/sheepski-designs-challenge-50-floral.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketches
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/05/challenge-mei.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-140.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - May Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/05/abmttc-extra-may-challenge-anything-goes.html

I have used digital papers from Lozzy (background), Bearly Mine Designs (rose), Peppercus Designs (cross piece) plus two others that I don't know the source.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

With Sympathy

I can't seem to get ahead of myself with Sympathy cards.  This one is for a relative of my husband.  She had been unwell for a number of years.  It is a relatively large family and only a few will be able to go to the funeral.

I would like to enter:
Catch The Bug - BINGO (Stitching + Twine + Sentiment)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2020/04/new-challenge-april-b-i-n-g-o-challenge.html

I die-cut some stitched rectangles in a pastel green and added some yellow bakers' twine across them.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with very pastel copic markers. 

Happy Anniversary

I started trying to reduce my pre-printed items at the beginning of the year.  I had a box of images, another smaller box of sentiments and a box of digital papers.  With our country going in to lockdown at midnight tonight, I need to conserve my printer ink so that it lasts at least four weeks.  I can't go out before the shops shut as I am unwell (not with the virus thank goodness).
So, this card uses a sentiment and two scrap pieces of digital paper to help me conserve my remaining ink.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - Giant Mushroom
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-march-2020

I have used two offcut pieces of digital paper from Computer Scrapbook.  I covered over the join using a Peelcraft Border Sticker which I coloured with copic marker R59 to match the papers.  I added a ribbon next to the digital papers.  I have used an image from Sheepski Designs called Giant Mushroom and a sentiment from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  Matting is pearlescent cardstock.  I also added three pearls from Rosie's Studio.

First Day Of School.

Some of our schools started back this week with the rest going back next week.  Inspired by that I created a back to school card.  I also managed to use a digital paper, image and sentiment from my "Awaiting Crafting" boxes.  I still have a lot to work through but each little bit helps.

I would like to enter:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2020/01/qkr-stampede-challenge-382.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - January Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2020/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from QKR Stampede and the sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The edges of the image and sentiment have been inked with Distress Ink.  I added some letter and number stickers that were left over from a pack (ie the ones that hadn't been used for other projects).  I added two metallic stars next to the sentiment.

Happy First Day Of School

Here in New Zealand, our new school year starts around the end of January/beginning of February, depending on which school it is.

I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - New Beginnings
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2020/01/challenge-409-new-beginnings.html
Crafting Vicky - Sketch
https://crafting-vicky.blogspot.com/2020/01/layout-challenge-1.html

I have used two digital papers from Create with TLC.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the digital sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with copic markers with the edges of the image, sentiment and blue paper being inked with Distress Ink.

Happy Anniversary

Yet another month that I'm pretty much last minute with my card for the Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge!  At least this time, I have got it uploaded before the last day of the month.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - Valentine Derek
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-may-2019

I have used a couple of papers from a paper pad.  I tore the edge of the left hand one and inked it with Distress Ink to give it more definition.  The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers.    The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  I also added some star shaped puff stickers.

With Sympathy

I had to use the last Sympathy Card that I had in my stash when my friend's Father In Law passed away.  So, time to start replenishing the stash!

I would like to enter:
Creative Sketchy Girls - Flowers
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-35.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Marianne's Designs.  The image is a clear stamp also from Marianne's Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some satin ribbon and some Rose Blush Gems.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.

Mr and Mrs

I started off creating a wedding card - and then realised that I was more in need of autumn themed Wedding Anniversary cards.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (bunny)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/pinspirational-challenge-175.html
All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/new-challenge-61.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/10/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-298-and-dt.html
CRAFT - Inspiration Picture (leaves)
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/10/challenge-384-6th-of-october.html

I have used a background paper from a paper pad by MultiCraft.  The image is from All Dressed Up and is coloured with copic markers.  I used a digital sentiment from Sugar Paw Scraps.  I also used a 3D leaf embellishment, a button and some pearlescent paper for matting.

Happy First Day of School

This girl looks so happy to be at school.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Back to School
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-203.html
Tiddly Inks - Back to School
http://tiddlyinkschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-189back-to-school.html
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-327-always-anything-goes.html

I have used a school looking paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Tiddly Inks and is coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps and embellished with a glitter dome.  I also added another two glitter domes to the top of the card.  I matted with some turquoise cartridge paper.

Piles of books!

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I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/sweet-sketch-97-and-bugaboo.html
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Read A Book
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-sept-2-to-sept-8
Brown Sugar - Back To School
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/challenge-214-back-to-school-design.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Back to School
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-203.html

I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC. I also used some blue cardstock for matting, some textured blue cardstock from American Crafts and some gold metallic paper.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.

Here is the sketch that I followed:

New School Year

We are only a couple of weeks away from the start of a new school year!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Crafting For All Seasons - Ribbon, Lace and Pearls
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-93-ribbon-lace-and-pearls.html
Ike's World - Something Old Something New
http://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/ikesworld-challenges-return-challenge.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Its All New
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/its-all-new.html
Sentimental Sundays - New Beginnings
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-242-new-beginnings.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad I bought recently from Kaisercraft.  THe image is from Ike's WOrld.  I have also used some lace that I have had for a long time.  The ribbon is from American Crafts and the pearls from ROsie's Studio.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps

First Day of School

I have gone very CAS with this card as I didn't want to cover up this lovely paper!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
MelJens Designs - Add School Supplies (paper clip)
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/challenge-177-making-grade.html
Jellypark Challenges - All About Kids
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/new-challenge-time-at-jellypark-friends.html
Love to Create - CAS
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/challenge-83-clean-n-simple.html
QKR Stampede - Back To School
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-56-abc.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by DCWV for the background of this card.  The image is from MelJens Designs Studio and coloured with copic markers.  Die-cutting is Spellbinders Labels dies.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  I have also added some Glossy Accents to the eraser and a blue star to indicate the new school pupil is going to be a star!!

With Sympathy Iris Card

No - not Iris folded but a digi of an iris:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Anything But A Square
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/challenge-46.html
Sentimental Sundays - With Sympathy
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/challenge-178-with-sympathy.html
Incy Wincy Designs - One Layer Cards
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/one-layer-cards.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Flower Power
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/flower-power.html

I printed the image and sentiment straight on to the cardstock for this card.  The iris image comes from Sandi's Samples and the sentiment from Sugar Paw Scraps.  I used a Spellbinders Labels die to cut the shape of the card.  The image has been coloured with copic markers BV02, BV000, G17, G14, Y06 with some Stickles - Yellow added to the iris.  I also added some stitching lines with a Distress Marker - Walnut Stain.

Happy Anniversary

I am really good at forgetting to make anniversary cards, so this year I'm getting in ahead of time!

This card is for the challenges at:
Digital Tuesday - Anniverary + buttons and/or bling
http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.se/2013/03/our-200th-challenge-and-blog-hop.html

The card uses a background paper from MME.  I'm not sure whose the digi is so if anyone can help there it would be appreciated!  I printed it out because I liked it and then promptly forgot whose it was!  The sentiment is one from Sugar Paw Scraps which I trimmer cut and then distressed the edges with Distress Ink - Spiced Marmalade.  The colouring on the image is done with copic markers YR07, G17 and G14.  I have added a button and some bling for embellishment.

Another Pink Card for October

Pink is the colour for October and here is another pink card I have created:

This card is for the challenge at Sassy Studio Designs:
http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/sassystudiodesigns/forum/topics/fabulous-freebie-friday-9-28-12-and-challenge

The card uses some pretty pink paper from My Grafico.  The lace is white with a red edge.  The image is the Sassy Studio Designs image "Support A Cause".  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  The flowers were white ones that I have coloured with copic markers.  I have then added various rhinestones to give the card some bling!

Back to School with Meljens Designs

Another Back to School challenge.  This one is at Meljens Designs:
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/challenge-126-back-to-school.html

I have made a card that doesn't use an image that looks like a school image - no apples, backpacks, etc.

However, the star on the turtle's back made me think "You're a star" which was my starting point for this card.  In searching for a particular image for another card I was working on, I found these puzzle pieces that I had from Digi Ditto.  They were just perfect for adding some ABC stickers!

The image comes from Meljens Designs and is called Turtle's Little Star.  I have coloured this using three shades of blue copic markers and then circle die cut using Spellbinders.  The matting is blue cardstock.

The background paper is from Trimgym Digital Stamps and the sentiment from Sugar Paw Scraps.  I have added some little blue rhinestones to the right hand corners.