Happy Anniversary To A Very Sweet Couple

 This month's Progressive Freebie image at The Outlawz is a background stamp.  I printed it out twice and fussy cut three of the flowers in one of them and raised them up using mount tape:

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - September Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/08/september-2023-progressive-freebie.html

The Outlawz Challenges - September Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/september-2023-linky.html

Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some pearls to the centers of the three raised flowers. The sentiment is from Imagine That! Digi Stamps.

Gecko Galz September Challenges

I am going to have to go with one post for all the Gecko Galz challenges again as I'm still having to limit my computer time.  I am hopeful that by the end of October that will change but only time will tell.  I'd also like to get back to the monthly theme challenge as I missed that one again this month.

All digital papers, images and sentiments are by Gecko Galz.  Coloring is with copic markers and watercolor pencils.

I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge - September Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

 

I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge - September Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html

I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Steampunk Challenge - September Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-steampunk-challenge.html

 

I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Gothic Challenge - September Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-gothic-challenge.html

 

I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz Card Challenge - September Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html

I followed a tutorial for an Assymetrical Box Card by Beccy's Place.

 

I would like to enter:
Gecko Galz ATC Challenge - September Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/atc-monthly-challenge.html

 

Enjoy the little things

I recently added a couple of sets from Beccy's Place to my collection.  Both sets included digital papers and used two papers from one of the sets for this card:

I have used two digital papers from Beccy's Place.  The image and sentiment are also from Beccy's Place.  I added some die-cut buttons in the colors from the paper and image.

This is the card that I chose to CASE.  I followed the original sketch and still used papers, image and sentiment from Beccy's Place.  However, I changed which of each I used.  I also changed the faux buttons from star shaped to standard button shape. 

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - September Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge.html

Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/08/502-anything-goes-beccys-place.html

Friends Forever

 Midway Inspiration time for the September Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist this month is a Tic Tac Board.  I followed the top row of Feminine, Buttons and Florals.

I also used a digital paper.  The images are from Beary Wishes (both on right side) and Whoopsi Daisy (left).

I would like to enter:

The Corrosive Challenge - September Challenge
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-9-sep-2023-anything-goes.html

Happy Pumpkin Spice Season

 Mid-Challenge Inspiration time for the September Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.

I have used a set by Jan's Digi Stamps called Pumpkin Pie

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

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/pennys-challenge-555.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Plaid
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/09/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-578.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Signs of Fall
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-247-signs-of-fall.html

Paper Dragonfly - Fall Splendor
https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-21-anything-flies-aka-goes-or.html

Happy Christmas

It is the midway point of the September Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas and time for some more inspiration. 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are all from Bird's Cards and the sentiment is an acrylic stamp (not sure of brand/source).

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore - September Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-2023-challenge-115-crafts.html

Go Big or Go Gnome

It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Pattie's Creations.

 

 I was inspired by Pattie's logo to replicate the image I chose in a similar fashion!  The image is from Pattie's Creations and is called Twinkle The Gnome.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some ephemera.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-210.html

 

Happy Father's Day

 It is the start of the September Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist this month is "Inspired by a Tic Tac Toe Board"

I chose the bottom row of Vintage, Masculine and Use die-cuts

I also used a digital paper.  The images are from Create with TLC and Digi Darla and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Coloring is with copic markers.  The cogs are die-cut using a die from Memory Box.

I would like to enter:

It's Peppermint Season

It is the start of the September Anything Goes Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps.

I have used a set by Jan's Digis called Peppermint Santa.

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

I followed a tutorial for a Teepee Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Show Us Your Pussycats/Totally Cats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-92-furrything-goes.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-78-anything-goes-with.html

The Corrosive Challenge - September Challenge
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-9-sep-2023-anything-goes.html

Girlz Christmas Challenge - Pop Out Christmas Card
https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-36-pop-up-kerstkaart.html

For The Record

It is the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends for the month of September.  This time, we are sponsored by Dr Digi's House of Stamps

I have used an image from Dr Digi's House of Stamps called DJ Dad Rock.

I also used a paper from a paper pad.  Coloring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from my Awaiting Crafting box and I didn't have the source on the reverse so not sure of who created it.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - September Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-2023-challenge-115-crafts.html

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/pennys-challenge-554.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - September Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/classic-design-challenge-september-9.html

Let It Snow

 It is midway inspiration time for the August Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  This month, the theme is "Favorites"

I have used one of my favorite Scraps techniques.

I have used:

Scribbles Designs - Snowman Globe

Scribbles Designs - Let It Snow Quote

Scribble Doodle Designs - Snowflakes Digi Paper

Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I followed a tutorial for a Scraps Technique by Anna Helman.

Thank You

 It is the start of the September Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  For this month, the theme is Colors of Autumn and/or Not Square or Rectangle.   The sponsors for the challenge are Last Minute Manda and Mirtillamente.

I have used an image from Mirtillamente called Ida.  I chose to work with the Colors of Autumn option.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  I added some washi tape and some glitter dots.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is a stamped image (probably from a magazine but I'm not certain of that).

I would like to enter:

The Crafters' Cafe - Colors in the Garden
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/300-colours-of-garden.html

Mother

I followed the optional twist of a sketch for this month's challenge at Beccy's Place.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - August Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-challenge.html

I have used four digital papers, an image and a sentiment from Beccy's Place.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some pearls.

Ice-Cream

 This month's Progressive Freebie image at The Outlawz is another from Sandra.

It is a bit hard to tell from this photograph but the black layer and the blue layer are both on springs which gives the card dimension.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - Ice-cream
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/07/august-2023-progressive-freebie.html

I have used three digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

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

Gecko Galz August 2023

I usually write separate posts for the Gecko Galz monthly challenges that I participate in.  However, my eyes are still not settling down after my eye surgery.  I'm endeavoring to minimize the time on the computer so for this month they are all in one post.

Papers, images and sentiments are all from Gecko Galz.  Any coloring is with copic markers and/or watercolor pencils.

Photos are below each challenge being entered.

Gecko Galz Theme - Beach Babes
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-challengebeach-babes.html

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

Gecko Galz Stamp - August Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html

Gecko Galz Card - August Image
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html

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

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

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

Adventure

 We are at the midway inspiration for the September Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for September is "inspired by the sea"

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are from (top to bottom) Digi Darla, Sassy Studio Designs and Scrap Happy Paper Crafter. Coloring is with copic markers.

Happy Birthday!

We are at the midway point of the August Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps. 

I have used a set from Jan's Digis called Dog Days of Summer.

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

I would like to enter:

The Corrosive Challenge - August Challenge
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/08/challenge-8-aug-2023-anything-goes.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/08/challenge-77-anything-goes-with.html

PINspirational Challenge - Birthday plus Animal
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/pinspirational-challenge-304-august.html

Charmed

We are at the start of the second Anything Goes Challenge for August at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This challenge, we are sponsored by Sheepski Designs.

I have used an image from Sheepski Designs called Buttercup Cottage

 

 I have also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The wording is from a sheet of glitter embellishments and the flower and leaf sprig are from an ephemera pack.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - My Favorite Things (Autumn is my favorite season)
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/challenge-77-your-favourite-things.html

The Crafters Cafe - Colors in the Garden
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/300-colours-of-garden.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/pennys-challenge-553.html

Crafts Galore Encore - August Challenge
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-2023-challenge-114-crafts-galore.html

Happy Birthday

 This is the second DT post that should have been published earlier today.  This one is for the start of the August Challenge at Scribbles Designs.  The theme for August is "Favorites"

using #204 Brrr-thday Chef and #F 61 Happy Birthday (Free) 

along with Scribble Doodle Designs Polka Dot Patterned Paper

One of my favorite things to do is use up some of my paper scraps and I was able to use some on this card.  I also like this dapper image.