Coffee and Cupcake

This is mainly coffee themed - with a cupcake to go with the coffee!

 

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Anything Goes
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-82-anything-goes.html

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-sketch-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - January Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/january-2024-linky.html

I used two different coffee bean papers from PixelScrapper (they came from the same set).  The images are both from Sheepski Designs.  I recycled some cardboard from packaging for the tag base.  I also added some ribbon and some shiny heart stickers.

If friends were flowers I'd pick you

 This is the January Image for the challenge at Beccy's Place:

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - January Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Beccy's Place. The image and sentiment are also by Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some pink flower ephemera to continue the flowers theme of the card.

Hearts

Today I just felt like pottering around rather than doing what I was supposed to be doing (housework).  As a result, I ended up creating a few cards.

I would like to enter:

Carlin's Map Paradise - Hearts plus Special Card Shape
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-66-januari.html

Beccy's Place - January Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge.html

I used three digital papers from Beccy's Place - they aren't part of a set but I thought that they looked good together.  The image is also from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Love You To The Moon and Back

 This was the partially completed card that I referred to in a couple of yesterday's posts.  The weather got worse (thunderstorms) so I managed to complete this one as well. 

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Theme Challenge - All You Need Is Love
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challengeall-you-need-is-love.html

The digital paper and image/sentiment are from Gecko Galz.  I have 2 lovely sets of watercolour paints from Gansai Tambi that I barely use but thought it was the right depth of colour for this image so pulled them out and had a play.  One of the sets is 6 shades of gold so I used three of those and the other is pearl colours of which I used 5 of the 6 colours.

Coastal Sunshine

 I have managed to use some of the "scraps" from my scraps boxes.  I don't like to throw out the offcuts from other cards and I find that many of them work with sketches.  I probably need to do a few more cards like this to make a reasonable dent in the scraps though.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Anything But Square
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-580-anything-but-square.html

Cheerful Sketches - January Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-januari-2024.html

I have used papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

This is the sketch that I followed:

 

Don't Just Fly Soar!

This is the final post for my completed projects to enter the Gecko Galz Challenges.  The only one that I haven't done this month is the Theme Challenge which I may or may not find time to do.

I would like to enter: 

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

I have used a digital paper (which perfectly matched the image colours), image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I added some stars to the digital paper.

Steam Punk Kitty

 It is currently raining fairly steadily here so I guess anything outside isn't getting done today.  So, I have ended up writing the rest of the posts for the Gecko Galz Challenges I am entering (one more to post shortly).  I may even get to the one that I haven't completed yet too.

I would like to enter: 

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

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I also added some die-cut kitties using a Memory Box.  I also added some light silver Nuvo Mousse to the kitties although it is quite hard to pick up in the photograph.

Ocean Child

I had originally intended to do another fancy fold card for the Gecko Galz Card Challenge this month but time was against me.  Hopefully, next months image will work for a fancy fold card as I enjoy making those if I have time on my side.

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Card Challenge - January Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper, image and sentiment from Gecko Galz.  I dotted around some blue dots to bring more of the blue from the image into the card.

Go Out and Paint the Stars

These are my three ATC for the challenge at Gecko Galz.  This month was a Van Gogh theme.

 

I would like to enter:

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

I have used some of the ATC set from Gecko Galz.

Merry Christmas

This is my second post for the day.  I am gradually working through the posts for the Gecko Galz cards that I have completed over the past few days.  I still have one to do yet but time might be against me for that one.

I would like to enter:

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

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-155-anything-christmas-goes.html

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

Happy Anniversary

I have spent the last few days getting some projects finished that I had printed the images out for as soon as I got back from holiday.  I had a week where it was too hot to craft until I had the AC fixed so that has put me closer to the end of the month.  I am going to try and post as many of them as I can today.

This first one combines the image at Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge with the Butterfly Challenge. 

This is the inside of the card:

I would like to enter:

Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge - January Image
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-stamp-challenge.html

Butterfly Challenge - A is for...
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/191-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-for.html

I have used a digital paper and a digital image from Gecko Galz.  The blue butterfly  (Aero Blue) on the front has been fussy cut from the circle cut out for the aperture.  The sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with copic markers (apricot, apple green, amethyst), promarker (almond) and Wink of Stella.  The Promarker almond was a different shade to the colour swatch so I also added a copic colour similar to the swatch as highlights on the almond.

I followed the prompts at Butterfly Challenge:

From the wheel I have used Aperture, Almond, Apple Green, Amethyst, Anniversary, Apricot, Aero Butterfly and a butterfly.

Shake Your Flakes

I'm late creating with this month's Progressive Freebie image at The Outlawz but at least I'm not right at the last minute!  I thought this adorable snowman looked like he was dancing so chose a sentiment to that effect.  I added snowflake embellishments to echo the snow falling on the background paper.

 I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Challenge - January
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/12/january-2024-progressive-freebie.html

Outlawz Challenges - January Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/january-2024-linky.html

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Snowflakes
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge-snowflakes.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is Mr Squiggles by Cara and the sentiment is by From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with Promarkers and Wink of Stella.  I also added some glitter foam snowflakes.

Every Moment is a Fresh Beginning

Midway inspiration time at Path of Positivity Challenge.  The optional twist this month is The Power of Words - New Beginnings.

I have created a page for the new beginnings of Spring.  

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper (Janet Scott Kemp).  The images are from Scrap Happy Paper Crafter (two on left), Bird's Cards (rose bud) and Sandi's Samples (wheelbarrow).  Colouring is with copic markers and the inking is with Distress Ink.  I added some stickers that I recently purchased from a Japanese branded store called Daiso.  We have them in two of our major stickers and I was on holiday in one of them so went in to see what they had in stock.

I would like to enter:

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - New Beginnings
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/172-new-beginnings.html

 

I Love You Deerly

 Time for a new Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Streamside Studios.

I have used a set by Streamside Studios called Oh Deer! Christmas is Here. 

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper and some ephemera from an ephemera pack.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenges - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-82-anything-goes-with.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2024-janfeb.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-563.html

 

Joy

 We are midway inspiration time for the first 2024 Christmas Card Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for this month is die cuts and/or embossing.  I pulled out a Memory Box die that I haven't used for some time.

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

I would like to enter:

Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-154-anything-christmas-goes.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Blue and White
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2024-janfeb.html

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/01/festive-friday-challenge-jan-5-to-feb-1.html

The Outlawz Challenges - January Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/january-2024-linky.html

Tomorrow is the first blank page...

 We are at the start of the first challenge for 2024 at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for this month is The Power of Words: New Beginnings.

I have used a digital paper featuring book covers.  The images are from Sassy Studio Designs and Cruzine (centre image).  Colouring is with copic makers and Reno Art Markers.

I would like to enter:

I will add some challenges later

In every grain of sand...

Today is the start of the first Anything Goes challenge for 2024 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This challenge, we are sponsored by Streamside Studios.

 I have used an image from Streamside Studios called Beach Baby.

I also used a paper and some borders from Kaisercraft paper pads.  Colouring is with Reno Art Markers and Promarkers.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

Let's Craft and Create - Penny for your Thoughts (include a sentiment)
https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-203-ag-penny-for-your-thoughts.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-562.html

Wishing You Good Luck in your New Home

 After a break for a few months at the end of 2023, Incy Wincy Designs is back with a new challenge.  This year, we won't have sponsors but we will be keeping with the two themes.  To start the year off, our challenge themes are New and/or Let's Celebrate. 

I have created a card celebrating a New Home:

I have used a digital paper from a paper pack.  The image is from The Alley Way Stamps and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards.

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

 

Be Merry

 I had a bit of a struggle with one of the parameters for this week's Craft Roulette Challenge.  The stretchy pants needed to be extra stretchy this week.  Here is what I made:

These are the parameters that the wheel spun:

 

 

This is my interpretation of those parameters:

Project - Be Merry (encouraging recipient to be happy). Sentiment from Kaisercraft Paper Pad.

Colours - I find the nature to be calming so was inspired by colours found in nature.

Element - Stuffed teddy bear that the little girl is holding.  The image is from Shelly's Images.

Tickets - Tis The Season ticket in the top left of the card.  Image from When The Scrap Hits the Fun.

I would like to enter:

Craft Roulette - Episode #195 (now closed to all bar patreons)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuBIyJVtXlY

 

2023 In Review

Before the end of each year, I try to review the projects that I have completed over the past 12 months and create a post highlighting my favourite for each month.  This year some months haven't had much to choose from given the issues with my eyesight for much of 2023.    I have worked on this progressively over a few days as I really wanted to put this post out.

I have shared the love around a bit with a challenge appearing in one month only.  Naturally, since November is mainly creating for Beccy's Place Month of Holiday Cards, I had to choose a Beccy's Place card for that month.

I have linked each card to the original post (when I could find them)

January - card created for QKR Challenge (now closed)

February - DT card created for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

March - card created for Butterfly Challenge

April - card created for Sheepski Challenge

May - DT card created for Jan's Digis Challenge (now closed)

June - card created for Card Chain Challenge

July  - card created for NZ Swap Group

August - DT card created for Scribbles Designs (on break)

September - card created for one of the Gecko Galz Challenges

October - DT card created for 12 Months of Christmas

November - card created for Beccy's Place Month of Holiday Cards

December -  card created for Ching-Chou Kuik (closing)

This will be my last post for 2023 as it is approaching midnight.
Happy New Year to all my followers.