Happy Spring

 The May challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is under way.  The themes for this month are Spring and/or Animals.

When I think of spring I think of daffodils bearing the first buds of the season.  For me, Spring is still a number of months away but it is nice to create a spring card when the cooler winter temperatures are just starting to hit.

I have used a digital paper from Pixel Scrapper.  The image is from The Stamping Boutique and the sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking with Distress Ink.  I also added a spring themed ribbon and some gems.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Funday - Paper Shoppe
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-challenge-65-anything-goes.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - May Flowers
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-showers-bring-may-flowers.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

Swim Like There's No Tomorrow

We are midway through the February Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for the challenge is Something Special About Your Family.

My son spent much of his childhood years involved in swimming at a fairly high level.  This image is of him swimming a few years back.

I have used a digital paper from Little Scraps of Heaven.  The image is from Anji's Antics and the sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.  I die-cut some water splashes from glitter cardstock using a Sissix die.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2022/02/february-2022-crafts-galore-encore.html

Happy Spring

We don't have Spring until September so this one is ready with lots of time to spare!

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Let It Be Spring
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/03/challenge-461-let-it-be-spring.html

Passion For Markers - Happy
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/week-583happy.html

I have used some offcut pieces of patterned paper.  The background piece is from Shabby Princess but I'm not certain of the source of the more colourful pieces.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Colouring is with copic markers and matting is green cardstock.

Happy Easter

 I had a play with some Brusho powders to create a background.  I only lightly spritzed the water so that it was more of a splashy background.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Happy Easter
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sunday-clean-and-simple/forum/topics/sunday-songs-rhymes-march-7-march-20-2021

I have used three colours of Brusho Powders for the background.  The digital paper is from Trimygym.  The image is from Oddball Art Company and the sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Colouring is with copic markers.

You are a wonderful friend

I think winter is starting to hit here.  For the second morning in a row it has been very chilly first thing.  So I can see more cardmaking happening.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Thank You For Being A Friend
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-a-la-mode-challenge-april-18-through-may-8-2020

I have used a digital paper from WeAre3 Digital Shop.  The image is also from WeAre3 Digital Shop and the sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Colouring is with copic markers and Distress Ink.  I also added a piece of sparkly lace.

Happy Spring

I'm a bit late minute blogging this - I finished it a couple of hours ago but wanted to finish another couple of cards that I had started so I could photograph them all at the same time.

I would like to enter:
Di's Digi Downloads - Two or more patterned papers (2)
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/09/2-or-more-patterned-papers-challenge.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2019/10/tuesday-morning-sketches-523.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft along with a couple of offcut pieces which I think may also be from a Kaisercraft paper pad.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Matting is dark brown cardstock.

I followed the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches (this is the third card that I made with this sketch this week as it is so versatile).

You Are A Wonderful Friend - Thank You

I bought a whole heap of cat themed dies from Memory Box a couple of weeks ago and this is the perfect opportunity to use one of them.  I like the size of this one as the cats only stand about 1cm tall.

I feel like I'm starting to get back on top of things and having time to craft again when I can manage to enter two challenges with this card that I haven't entered for a couple of months.

I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - Cats and/or Dogs
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html
Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2019/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-41.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I added some bright pink velveteen ribbon  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and is coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  Matting is purple cardstock.  I die-cut the cuts using a pearlescent paper.  It kind of looks like it is one cat walking, stopping and then going up on her back paws. 

Love

I found a bit of time to craft tonight and managed to create two cards  This is the first one of them.

I would like to enter:
Ching-Chou Kuik - Love
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps_31.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Pebbles.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik.  Colouring is with copic makers.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  I also added some pearls.

Believe In Dreams

I was in a cutesy mood when I started this card:

I would like to enter:
The Paper Shelter - Punches and Dies
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-349-punches-and-dies.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  I die cut the image, banner and frame using a die set from Memory Box.  The leaf spray has also been die-cut.  I added a digital sentiment from Anji's Antics.  I also added a gemstone to the banner.

Happy New Year

So far, this year has been all about the rain.  Considering that it is summer here and that I work outdoors in summer I'm not looking forward to going back to work on Monday!  I really hope that the rain lets up for a while but considering the thunderstorms last night I somehow doubt it!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Something New (New Year)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-a-la-mode-challenge-for-the-week-of-jan-6-2017
Sparkles Monthly Challenge - New Year
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2017/12/challenge-99-quickie-christmashappy-new.html
Creative Sketchy Girls - Christmas/New Year
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.co.nz/2017/12/challenge-19.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  It made me think of exploding fireworks over a clock face!  The image is from Sasayaki Glitter and has been coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  I also added some star shaped gems.

Happy Easter

I know it is a long time until Easter - but this set of images was perfect for the sketch challenge at Feeling Sketchy!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Feeling Sketchy - Sketch
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/151-new-sketch_15.html
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/week-34-anything-goes-crafting.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad (brand unknown).  The images are from Polka Doodles and have been coloured with copic markers.  The Happy Easter sentiment is from Anji's Antics.  I also used part of a die cut from a Memory Box die, a flower piece and a blue pearl.  Matting is with pearlescent paper.

Flowers for Easter

Sometimes it is nice to give flowers for Easter - rather than chocolate (although I must say I personally would rather have chocolate!)

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Easter
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-257-easter-cards-3392015.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Take Your Pick (colours)
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/take-your-pick.html
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/challenge-6.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Easter
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-130.html
Sentimental Sundays - Springtime Flowers
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-252-springtimeflowers.html

I have used a polka dot paper for the background - I think this one is from Kaisercraft.  The image is from Spyders Corner and has been coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the flower centres too.  The die I have used for the image is one from Spellbinders which I bought on special recently.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics and I used a Spellbinders Labels die to cut it out.  I have also added some polka dot grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.

Love

Another love themed card - this one for an anniversary

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Crafty Sentiments - Love
http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.gr/2014/02/love.html

I have used an image from Crafty Sentiments and coloured with copic markers YR02, YR00, R11, R05, B05.  I inked around the edge of the die-cut scallop heart (Spellbinder die) using Distress Ink . The background paper is from DCWV - Immortal Love.  The sentiment is from Anji's Antics.

Teddy Bear Love

Another Valentines Day card:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Kenny K - Love
http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/challenge-165-love-special-valentines.html
Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Sketch
http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-193-katrinas-sketch.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/pinspirational-challenge-94.html

I have used a background paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image comes from Kenny K and the sentiment from Anji's Antics.  I have coloured the image using copic markers.  I added a doily to the card and embellished it with some Stickles - Silver.  I used the same Stickles to add three dots to the card.  The band across the middle is a glitter tape from American Crafts.

Cowboy Boots and Rhinestones

When I think of rhinestones, I think of cowboys.....so this card got covered in rhinestones!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Wild West/Rodeo
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/copicchallenge/forum/topics/12th-july-alcohol-markers-challenge
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Favourite tool (dies)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturdayscarpbookingchallenge/forum/topics/paper-a-la-mode-13-thru-19-july-use-your-favorite-tool

The background paper comes from a paper pad by Teresa Collins.  The image is from Anji's Antics, coloured with copic markers and die-cut using a Spellbinders Labels die.  The sentiment is from The Alley Way Stamps and die-cut using a Spellbinders die.  The rhinestones that I added were clear ones that I coloured with copic marker V05.

VW Beetle

When I saw the photo inspiration at PINspirational Challenge this time, I knew I was going to make a birthday card for my bestie - I remember years ago going out for the evening in her VW Beetle. However, it took me quite a while to get it finished!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/pinspirational-challenge-62.html

I have used another paper from the Floral Fantasy paper pad for this card.  The image is Anji's Antic's Bug.  Colouring is with copic markers - forgot to write down the colours.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva and die cut with a Spellbinders Labels die.  I added some lace across the card and two copic coloured (Y35) white ribbon flowers.

Coffee and Scrabble

Another card with a bit more of a masculine feel to it:

This card is for the following challenges:
PINspirational Challenges - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/pinspirational-challenge-53.html

I have used a background paper from Create with TLC for this card.  The image is one from Anji's Antics.  The sentiment is a digital stamp but I can't find the source of it at the moment.  The ribbon is a grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.  Matting is kraft cardstock from Rosies Studio.

Christmas Moose

We don't have any moose in this country so it is quite interesting crafting with an animal I'm largely unfamiliar with!

The card is for the following challenges:
Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge - Anji's Antics
http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/6/post/2013/03/christmas-progressive-challenge-3.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Two different papers
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/challenge-165-use-2-different-pattern.html

The background papers are from two different paper pads yet they work well together.  The striped one is from a pad by MME called Santa Claus.  The darker paper comes from a different paper pad which I can't locate at the moment.  The matting is kraft coloured cardstock.  The image comes from Anji's Antics and is one of the images supplied for the Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge.  I have added some creamy coloured organza ribbon and rhinestones to embellish the card.

Snowman and snowflakes

A very wintry card that kind of seems weird to create when we are springtime!

The card is for the following challenges:
Bearly Mine Challenges - Anything Goes
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-78-anything-goes.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch as below
http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/sweet-sketch-wednesdays-198.html
Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge - Anji's Antics images
http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/6/post/2013/03/christmas-progressive-challenge-3.html


The sketch that I have followed for this challenge is this one:

The background papers for this card come from Bearly Mine Designs and work really well with this image.  The image is one of two images supplied by Anji's Antics for the challenge at Lady Anne's Progressive Challenge.  The other additions to this card are some snowflakes from a Spellbinders die and blue metallic paper.  The snowflakes have been embellished with some matching Kaisercraft pearls - couldn't believe how well they matched!  I have also used some green Glitter Tape from American crafts and a sentiment from Dana's Inspirations.