Holiday Joy

This is the second of the Gecko Galz that I'm uploading today.  I still have a few days before the challenges close but I would like to try and get more posted today if I can.

I would like to enter:

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

I have combined the March Christmas Image from Gecko Galz with one of their digital papers and a sentiment from one of their sentiment sets.  I added some red "berries" to the paper as well as some grosgrain ribbon.  Coloring is with copic markers.

Once Upon A Time

I have finished all bar one of the monthly challenges at Gecko Galz but this is only the first that I have managed to get as far as writing the post.  I used most of the items in the ATC set which was supplied free for the challenge.

 

I would like to enter:

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

As well as using the ATC set by Gecko Galz, I also added some mount tape to the image in the one on the left and some Kindy Glitz to the centre and right ones.

 

Happy Birthday!

 I'm feeling a lot better this morning.  I'm not entirely sure what I had but hopefully I'm over the worst of it.  I had many of the covid symptoms but tested negative so I've managed to rule that out.  I'm going to take it fairly quietly today so that I can fully recover.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Female
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-671-female.html

PINspiration Challenge - Birthday + Flowers (on paper)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pinspirational-challenge-299-march.html

Passion For Markers - Birthday Cards
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-682birthday-cards.html

I have used two digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Star Stampz and the sentiment is from Trimgym.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

8

 This card has taken me several days to come together as I haven't been feeling well. So long that the sketch that I followed closed yesterday - and I had heaps of time when I started it.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Female
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-671-female.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

I have used a couple of digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Zuri Artsy Craftsy and the number is a stamp (rubber I think but not sure of the brand).  Coloring is with copic markers.

This is the sketch that I followed (now closed)

Season's Greetings

 It is time for the start of the March Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  For March, the theme is "A Scandinavian Christmas".

I have used:

Scribbles Designs - Festive Trees

Scribbles Designs - Season's Greetings Quote

I have also used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some red pearls in two sizes.

I would like to enter:

Flowers Grow Back

We are at the midway inspiration point of the March Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set by Jan's Digi Stamps called Dogwood Blooms.

 and the reverse showing the greeting panel as well as a glimpse of the layering on the front of the card:

I have also used two digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Pop Up Vertical Double Easel Card by Iced Images

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - March Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

Passion For Markers - Colors of Spring
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-681colours-of-spring.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

 

Summer

It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This time, we are sponsored by Alex Syberia Designs.

I have used an image from Alex Syberia called Strawberry Trimmings

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some stamped letters (not sure of the brand).  

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-542.html

Crafts Galore Encore - March Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - CAS
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/162-clean-and-simple-c.html

 

Sorry Santa

This is another image that I found printed out and not colored.  Today, I have colored and created a card with it.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-670-christmas.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The images that I used are also from Trimgym..  Coloring is with copic markers.

Happy Birthday

 I have been on a bit of a roll with finishing some cards today.  I'm hoping that tomorrow I might be able to get back to some other things although I will have to make sure I don't over-do it.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

I have used two digital papers from Computer Scrapbook.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine (now Color of Love) and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with color pencils and copic markers.

Congratulations

 When I was doing some tidying, I found this one already printed out with the image and sentiment.  All that was needed was to find a paper and colour and embellish.  I don't know if my original intention was to create a slimline card or not but since the size was right for one, that's what I created.

I would like to enter:

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/03/qkr-stampede-challenge-462.html

I have used a digital paper from Vintage Digital.  The image is from Stitchy Bear Stamps and the sentiment is from Eureka Stamps.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some ric-rac braid across the white space between the image and sentiment.

A Star is Born

The title of this post isn't inspired by the movie - it comes from the message in the larger star in the image.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-137.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-670-christmas.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-sketches-here-at-sweet-sketch.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

I have used digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added a glitter foam star and some pearls.

I followed this (rotated) sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday;

Just For You

I have found a bit of time to have a bit of a play with some non-Design Team projects.  I aggravated an old leg injury at the weekend and yesterday was in quite a bit of pain.  It feels a lot better today but I'm trying to not over-use it and do some quieter activities like reading and crafting.   The floors can wait for another day or two.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Animals
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-680animals.html

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-sketch-challenge-march-1-april-4.html

Sheepski Designs - Embellish It
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-embellish-it.html

The Outlawz Challenges - March Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-linky.html

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some ribbon and enamel dots.

I followed the sketch at The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge.

Draw Paint Create

The February Challenge at Path of Positivity is Inspired by a Moodboard which can be seen here.

I was inspired by the colors as well as the paint swatches.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images (top to bottom) are from Little Blue Button, Sans Designs and Sliekje Stamps.  I typed out the sentiment on the computer.  COloring is with copic markers and Distress Crayons.  Inking is with Distress Ink.

For A Friend

 This is the second of the cards that I created earlier today.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Dots and/or Circles
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-543-dots-andor-circles.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-55-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

I have used a polka dot paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some pearls and lace.

Just For You

 Somehow I have managed to get about a week or so behind - after February only being 2-3 days shorter than other months.  I haven't managed to create much outside of Design Team cards but I put aside some time today to do that.  I had been putting this one off as it looked difficult - turned out it wasn't that difficult at all.

I would like to enter:

Butterfly Challenge - C is for..
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/178-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-c-for.html

Passion For Markers - Things With Wings
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-679things-with-wings.html

I have used a check paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The images on the inside are both from Create with TLC.  Coloring is with copic markers and inking of the embossing is with Distress Ink.  I also added some butterfly puffy stickers.

I used all the elements on the Butterfly wheel.

Sending a Happy Hello

We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for March 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Beccy's Place.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set called Tree Scapes by Beccy's Place

I also used the pastel set of Gansai Tambi Watercolors along with some colored pencils for the coloring of the background.   

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - March Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - For Men Only
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/161-for-men-only.html

Dance In The Puddles

The March Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps has started.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set by Jan's Digi Stamps called Rain Dance.

and this photo shows the springs behind the layers as well as the greeting panel on the inside of the card:

I have used digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I used a foil card for matting which has picked up a reflection of the colors used on the card.

I have followed a tutorial for a Floating Double Panel Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Irish Blessing (inspired by rain)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/2023/03/sunday-song-rhyme-challenge-march-5.html

The Outlawz Challenge - March Challenges
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/march-2023-linky.html

 

Kiss Me I'm Lucky

 We are at the Midway Inspiration for the February Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  For February, the theme is Sheep Thrills.

I have used:

Scribbles Designs - Mr Wool Shamrock

Scribbles Designs - Kiss Me

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

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-anything-goes-with.html

Colorful Options - Green
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-2023.html

Honey

 It looks like it is going to be a lovely day today for the start of Autumn.  Summer hasn't been that great weather wise so maybe Autumn will be a bit nicer than usual.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Deisgns - Wings and Paws
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-wings-and-paws.html

Try Stampin on Tuesday - Sketch and Stripes
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-595.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Pink Paislee.  The image is from Sheepski Designs.  Coloring is with copic markers.  

This is the sketch that I mostly followed (I changed up the sentiment for some sparkly gem and rotated it)

From Me To You

February seemed to just whizz by.  First day of March means it is the start of the next challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  For the month of March, the themes are Pets and/or Happiness and the sponsors are Mirtillamente and Last Minute Manda.

I have used a set by Last Minute Manda called Crazy Cat Lady.

I have also used a digital paper from Buckwell and a sentiment from Digi Stamps & Joy. I printed the cat bed and knitting wool beside each other and printed the cat separately and after coloring and fussy cutting, added it to the cat bed.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

Cherish Yesterday

This is the last of the monthly images challenges at Gecko Galz that I hadn't finished.  I also haven't even started the monthly theme challenge but I think I'm running out of time for that one.  We'll see what happens over the next few days and if I can find some time to create something.

 

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Steampunk Image - February Challenge
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment (cut into two) from Gecko Galz.  I also die-cut some embellishments using a die from Marianne Design.

Happiness Truth Love

 I have gone with non-traditional valentines/love colors for this card - matched the paper instead.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - February Challenge
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-137.html

CRAFT Challenge - Love
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-667-love-valentine.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I also added some die-cut flowers and added Nuvo Drops to all the flower centres.

Bunny Balloon

The optional twist for the February Challenge at Beccy's Place is a Toss A Coin.  I was a bit apprehensive on a couple of the options but I would have dealt with it if I had got the worst option for me.

This was the grid for the coin toss:

I threw Tails then Heads then Tails then Heads then Tails.  I would have preferred Heads on the first toss but I doodled some hearts on the balloon to make it work.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - February Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge.html

Crazy Critter Challenge - Feature A Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-anything-goes-with.html

Let It Snow

I had trouble sleeping last night so I'm up earlier than usual.  I live quite close to the neighbors so I try not to make too much noise if I'm up early so I'm going to try and get the rest of the projects that I didn't post last night uploaded.  I only have embellishing to do on another couple so I'll work on those too while I need to be relatively quiet.

I would like to enter:

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

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-134-anything-christmas-goes.html

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

 

My Cat

 I was inspired by my daughter's previous cat for the coloring of this image although I think I might have the ginger and black around the wrong way.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Image - February
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/01/february-2023-progressive-challenge.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2023/01/suyp-challenge-85-furrything-goeslove.html

Crazy For Cats - Love My Cat
https://crazyforcatschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-4-love-my-cat-sponsored-by.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Sandi's Samples and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some dimensional cat stickers.

All That We See or Seem

 I am gradually making my way through the monthly challenges at Gecko Galz.  I have two others to complete although the theme one isn't even started as yet.

I would like to enter:

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

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

Love

 I'm on a bit of a roll with getting things uploaded.  I'm going to try and get at least one more done after this which will make me feel like I've accomplished something today - it has been one of those days that I don't feel like I have done anything

I would like to enter:

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/02/qkr-stampede-challenge-461.html

CRAFT Challenge - Love
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-667-love-valentine.html

The Paper Funday - Lots of Layers
https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-challenge-50-anything.html

I have used four digital papers from Trimgym.  The image and sentiment are from QKR Stampede.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added a red heart glitter sticker.

Happy Birthday

 A monochrome pink card this time:

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - lace and/or flowers
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-541-lace-andor-flowers.html

Creations In Pink - mainly pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-55-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from The Paper Shelter.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I also added some light pink lace and some bright pink pearls.

Wishing You A Wonderful Birthday

 I have a bit of time this evening to post a few projects that I finished recently.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Add some flowers
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-677add-some-flowers.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/februari-challenge-117.html

I have used digital papers from Computer Scrapbook (pink), Bearly Mine Designs (floral) and Peppercus Designs (leaves).  The image is from Lacy Sunshine (now known as Color of Love) and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards. Coloring is with copic markers.  I also die-cut some flowers and added some gems to their centres.

I followed this sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

Beach Time

Midway Inspiration for the February Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist is Inspired By Fashion and I was inspired  by Vintage Beach Fashion:

I have used a digital paper and images from Create with TLC.  The sentiment is from Stamp Fairy.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The die-cuts are cut with a die from Marianne Design.

I would like to enter:

Let's Craft and Create - Say What? (use a sentiment)
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-192-ag-say-what-use-sentiment.html

 

An Easter Greeting

Mid-month inspiration time for the February Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.

I have used an image from Jan's Digi Stamps called Lil' Chick-a-Dees.

And this is the back:

I used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Pop-Up Hexagon Box Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature A Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-anything-goes-with.html

Double D Challenges - Birds
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/02/birds.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/pennys-challenge-540.html

The Corrosive Challenge - February Challenge
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-2-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

Style

 This post should have gone out for the start of the February Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The theme is "Inspired By Fashion"

 

 I have used a digital paper and images by Create with TLC. Coloring is with copic markers.

Season's Greetings

 I've just realised that a couple of the posts that I should have made in the past week aren't published.  Both challenges are still running so I am going to post them now.

This is the mid-way inspiration for the challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  This month's optional twist is "Into The Woods We Go"

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles from a previous challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The image is from Meljens Designs and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles Studio.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-anything-goes-with.html

Anything You Can Dream, You Can DO

We are at the start of the second Anything Goes Challenge for February 2023.  For this challenge, our sponsor is Mirtillamente.

 

I have used an image from Mirtillamente called Flowerz: Flow No. 2

 

 I also used a digital paper.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I die-cut some flowers and leaves and added a flat gliltter embellishment to the centres of each.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Add Some Flowers
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-677add-some-flowers.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/pennys-challenge-540.html