Autumn is in the Air

We are at the start of the latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is Polka Doodles.

I have used an image by Polka doodles called Pumpkin Autumn Fall Fox.

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is coloured with copic markers.  I added a sentiment from DeeDee's Digis, fabric border sticker and an acorn embellishment.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/10/wk-41-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Passion For Markers - Autumn Friends
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/week-761-autumn-friends.html

Double D Challenge - Pumpkin
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/10/pumpkin-pumpkin-whos-got-pumpkin.html

The Paper Funday - Colours of Autumn
https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge-70-anything-goes.html

It's pumpkin time!

 I am really cutting it fine with the Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz this month.  It is late morning on the last day of October and I'm only just uploading.

Today, we have another wet and cold day.  It is hard to believe that we are in Spring now.  One of my heaters has decided it doesn't want to work so it is fairly cold in that room.

 

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - October Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/09/october-2023-progressive-freebie.html

The Outlawz Festive Friday - Fall
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/10/festive-friday-challenge-oct-6-to-nov-2.html

The Outlawz Challenges - October Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/october-2023-linky.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. The image is from Anne's Digital Art and the sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.  I inked the background of the image panel with Distress Oxides and colored the image with copic markers.  I added some small glitter gems.

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap

 It is the start of the October Challenge at Path of Positivity.  This month's optional twist is "Inspired by a Color Palette".  

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images (from top to bottom) are by From The Heart Stamps, DZ Doodles and Deedee's Digis.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I die-cut some leaves in the Color Palette colors and scattered those across the page.

I would like to enter:

Cupcake Inspirations - Burnt Orange, Green and Sky Blue
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/10/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-579.html

 

Just Keep Swimming

 It is the final challenge at Le'Ann's World so I was hoping to join in.  When I saw that Le'Ann's World is sponsoring the challenge at Passion For Markers that was enough of a push to create this card:

I would like to enter:

Le'Ann's World - Final Challenge
https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-59-last-challenge.html

Passion For Markers - Add A Heart
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-676add-heart.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Uniti.  I bought this one a couple of years ago and now wish I'd bought more than one pad.  The image is from Le'Ann's World and the sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.  The large heart is a die by Marianne Design.  The smaller glitter hearts are ones that I bought some time ago and thought they would be perfect for a mermaid card.  I think this is only the second time I've used them so I still have some left for another card or two.

Thank You

In contrast to today, the day that I created this card it was bright and sunny which inspired the color scheme.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - January Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2022/12/january-2023-progressive-freebie.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is by Sandra of The Outlawz and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

Wishing You A Holiday Filled with warmth and love

Midway inspiration time at 12 Months of Christmas.  This month's optional twist is Patterned Paper.

I originally made a mistake with my card and had to fix it.  This is the corrected version but the one currently showing on the inspiration post at 12 Months of Christmas is the incorrect version. 

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Nutcrafters and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Taylor Made Cards 4 U - Pink Christmas
https://taylormadecards4u.blogspot.com/2022/11/november-challenge-pink-christmas.html

Just A Little Christmas Cheer

This week at CHNC, the optional twist is "For Someone Special"

I have used an embossing folder for the background and then inked over it with Distress Ink.  The image is from Sami Stamps and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking around the sentiment is with Distress Ink.

I would like to enter:

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/09/challenge-124-anything-christmas-goes.html

School Days

I was inspired by the song at The Outlawz Sunday Challenge to create a card.  I have used a dictionary page paper and a slate board in a nod to the school lessons.  The main color image is inspired by the line "Through The park and by the tree" There is also a bug peeking out from the dictionary page - "and look at all the bugs we found".

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - We're Going To Be Friends (The White Stripes)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/2022/09/sunday-song-rhyme-september-4-september.html

Di's Digi's - For A Child
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/09/for-child-challenge.html

I have used digital paper and images from Gecko Galz.  The sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.

Friend To Friend

 It is time for the reveal of the cards sent during August for the Card Chain Challenge.  My card went to Kati in Germany.

These were the prompts we had:

I have used the sketch, colours, fruit and flowers, friendship acetate and aperture.  The paper is from a paper pad.  The image is from Doodle Pantry and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2022/09/september-2022-crafts-galore-encore.html

I don't have the card to share that I will be receiving as it hasn't arrived as yet.  I am purposely not going to look at the cards in the reveal post as I don't want to spoil the surprise.  I have heard from Kati that she has received the card that I sent.

Friendship Lasts Forever

 It is time for the reveal of cards posted in June for the Card Chain Challenge.  I think the postal system is back to being erratic worldwide.  Neither the card that I sent nor the one that was sent to me have been received.

This is the outside of the card (which follows the sketch and friendship theme):

The second photo shows the inside of the card following the Pop-Up Technique.

The colours were used on the outside and inside of the card.

These are the prompts:

The strips on the front of the card are from my offcuts box.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Any occasion other than birthday
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/week-647any-occasion-other-than-birthday.html

I was being sent a card by Robyn in Australia.  As it hasn't arrived yet, I didn't want to look at it on the reveal post so I'm not sharing it here.

Friend

 It is time for the May reveal at Card Chain Challenge.  This is the card that I sent to Imke in Germany.  I haven't heard that it has arrived as yet so I hope it isn't too far away. 

These were the prompts that we were given.  I ended up using all of them.

The image is from Bird's Cards and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.

I followed a tutorial for a Joy Fold Card from Beccy's Place. 

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/05/pennys-challenge-522.html

This is the card that I received from Patti in Ohio.

Party Time

We are halfway through May so it is time for the second Anything Goes Challenge for the month.  This time, we are sponsored by Le'Ann's World.

I have used an image from LeAnn's World called Party Time.

I also used a digital paper. The sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis. Colouring is with copic markers. 

I would like to enter:

LeAnn's World - May Challenge
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2022/05/leanns-world-challenge-50.html

The Bell rings for all who truly Believe

 This week's optional twist at CHNC is Include a Bell or Bells.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from DeeDee's Digis and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some glitter domes.

I would like to enter:

Creative Sketchy Girls - Animal
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2022/04/challenge-71-dier-op-je-kaart.html

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/05/challenge-115-anything-christmas-goes.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

Felilne Navidad!

This week at CHNC, the optional twist is "Cute"

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and the sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added a cute animal sticker, some organza ribbon and some gold stars.

The title of this post is meant to be Feline Navidad but I mis-typed.  Since I don't want to stop the permalink from working, I'll need to leave it as is.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Add A sentiment
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/02/week-627add-sentiment.html

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/02/challenge-109-anything-christmas-goes.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/02/challenge-59-anything-goes-with.html

Happy Christmas

I hadn't really intended for this card to be in pastel tones but when I printed the digital papers out I realised that were alot lighter than I thought they would be.  I took that as a sign and continued with a lighter colour scheme.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Embellish It
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2021/12/sheepski-designs-challenge-57-embellish.html

Outlawz Monday Challenge - Christmas with a sentiment
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-from-06-to-19-december-2021

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/12/tuesday-morning-sketches-636_01834739453.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - December Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/12/abmttc-extra-december-challenge.html

I have used two digital papers from Lozzy.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the flame and candle wax.  I added three pink pearls as embellishments.

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches

Merry Christmas

 This week at CHNC, our optional twist is Quick and Easy.

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Spyder's Corner and the sentiment is from Deedee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Inking is with Distress Ink.  I also added some glitter gems.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge_15.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - December Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/12/abmttc-extra-december-challenge.html

Autumn Is In The Air!

 We have a chilly morning here today but it looks like it is going to be a lovely sunny day later.  I'm going to get some of the cards that I made yesterday while it is still too cool to go outside.  This is one of them:

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Wings
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/week-610international-day-of-peace.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Hello Fall
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-223-hello-fall.html

Creative Sketchy Girls - Sketch
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-64-schets.html

I have used several digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is from Dee Dee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed this sketch from Creative Sketchy Girls:

School Days

 I really like this sketch as it was a good opportunity to use some smaller pieces of patterned paper.  I also managed to use an image from my Awaiting Crafting boxes.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Back To School
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/08/challenge-609-back-to-school.html

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/08/tuesday-morning-sketches-620.html

I have used offcut pieces of digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from Oak Pond Creations 

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches:

Jingle All The Way

A mid-year Christmas card, inspired by the sort of temperatures that we have here at this time of the year.  Despite it being the middle of summer at Christmas time, I still make snow themed christmas cards!

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-may-26-june-8

I have used two digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from WeAre3 Digital Shop and the sentiment is from DeeDee's Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

I followed the sketch at The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge.  I changed the sizing from a square to a horizontal rectangle: