Life is Short

 The new Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends has started.  This time, we are sponsored by Pattie's Creations.

I have used an image from Pattie's Creations called Tropical Paradise

I  also used a digital paper for the background and a sentiment from Ginger's House.  Colouring is with copic markers. I added some ocean themed embellishments.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations - August Challenge
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-221.html

The Beach is the Answer

This fortnight's Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Pattie's Creations.  

I wish I could swap places with this gnome - it is cold and gloomy here today.

I have used an image by Pattie's Creations called Hibiscus The Tropical Gnome.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I inked the cloudy background using Distress Oxides.  The sentiment is from Ginger's House.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations  - Challenge  217
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-217.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-254-anything-goes.html

 

 

Surf's Up

 We are at the start of the August Challenge at Path of Positivity.  This month, the optional twist is "Inspired by the Sea".  For my project I have been inspired by sea life.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are from Fresh Brewed Designs (surfing starfish) and Sassy Studio Designs (underwater scene).  The sentiments are from Create with TLC (Surf's Up) and Ginger's House (The Beach).  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

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.

Keep Life Simple

It is time for the start of the November Challenge at Path of Positivity.  This month, we Celebrate the Simple Things In Life.   My card celebrates bird sound, fragrance of flowers and reading,

I have used a digital paper (not sure of the source as this one was in my Awaiting Crafting box (which I'm gradually working my way through).  The top two images are from A Day For Daisies and the lower image is from Sassy Studio Designs.  The sentiment is from Ginger's House.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Classic Design - November Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

Friends Make The Good Times Better & The Hard Times Easier

 We are at the midway point of the May Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for this month is Celebrate Something Special about your friends.  One of my school friends is Scottish and she also was tiny and had to have tailored clothes. I've incorporated both:

I used a tartan paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Scrap Happy Paper Crafter and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The dies are from Memory Box.

I would like to enter:

Classic Design Challenge - May Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

Sometimes...

 A bit of an end of the month rush to get some started projects finished - and probably a few aren't going to get finished this month.  Here is one that I did complete:

I would like to enter:

Fripperies and Butterflies - April Steampunk Challenge
http://fripperiesandbutterflies.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-steampunk-monthly-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz.  The image is also from Gecko Galz and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  I also added some chipboard ephemera.

My Dog

 This card is very loosely based on the sketch at Cheerful Sketches.  I changed out the circle for a rectangle as this image had a shadowy rectangle around it and wouldn't have worked with a circle.  I also wasn't that keen on fussy cutting this image as there are a few fiddly bits for cutting.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Animals
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2022/03/challenge-504-animals.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/03/challenge-maart.html

I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC plus an offcut piece of a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also used some gold pearls.

I followed (loosely) the sketch from Cheerful Sketches:

I want to live a life worth writing about

 I am trying to pretend that it is later in the month than it is so that things get finished.  Hopefully things will get better soon and I'll have more time for myself.

I would like to enter:

Fripperies and Butterflies - March Challenge
http://fripperiesandbutterflies.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-steampunk-monthly-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper together with an image from Gecko Galz and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.   I fussy cut the image.  I also added some ephemera.

My Cat

 I am late posting this as I thought I had already done it.  Must have dreamed it!

This is inspiration for the start of Path Of Positivity Challenge that started on 7th March.  The challenge goes for the whole month so there is still plenty of time to enter.  The optional twist for March is Something Special About Your Childhood.

When I was about eightish (can't remember now as it was so long ago!), I got a kitten from my best friend's older brother's girlfriend.  They had named her Sambo but I thought that was too masculine sounding so I renamed her Samba.  She was a black cat just like this one:

I have used a digital paper from Scribble Doodle Designs.  The image is from Create with TLC and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.    

I would like to enter:

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/03/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-76.html

Critter Crazy Challenges - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/03/challenge-60-anything-goes-with.html

On Ocean Time

 We had lovely weather today so I managed to get out in my garden for a while.  It is great to see one area alot tidier than it was.  Hopefully I can get another area done tomorrow if the weather holds.  Not much time for cardmaking today, although I did make this one:

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations - Beach/Under The Sea
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/08/challenge-185.html

I have used a paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad.  The image is from Pattie's Creations and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some gems.

Smell The Sea & Feel The Sky

I love the look of these swimsuits:

I would like to enter:

Craftlandia - Sea
https://craftartista.blogspot.com/2021/06/craftlandia-challenge-7.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html

I have used a digital paper from Gecko Galz (Gentle Morn).  The image is from Gecko Galz and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  I also added some starfish and gem embellishments.

Friends make the good times better & hard times easier

 It is time for the reveal for the Card Chain Challenge cards posted during March.  I have had a few issues with cards reaching their destination - whether it is ones I posted or ones posted to me.  This month both cards reached their destination within the month of March.  Long may it continue.

This is the card that I sent to Arlene:

These are the prompts that we were given for March:

I have used the colours, sketch, friendship and glitter.  The die used is a Memory Box die and is die-cut from glitter cardstock and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.

I'd like to enter:

The Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/263-1st-april-2021.html

And this is the card that I received from Gail:

I really love the country theme and can just picture cows in this colour in the fields!  

The cobwebs in my House just became Halloween Decorations

We are at the start of the second Anything Goes Challenge for the month of September.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy.

I have used an image from Fabrika Fantasy called Little Witch.

I also used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The sentiment is from Ginger's House and is one I have at times been able to relate to!  I can remember leaving the cobwebs in September one year as I thought that they would be great for Halloween! Colouring is with copic markers.  I also used some black mesh ribbon and some black glittery Halloween themed words.

Details of Fabrika Fantasy:

Shop: https://www.fabrikafantasy.com/store.php#.XWIxC3duKAg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FabrikaFantasy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabrikafantasy/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/fabrikafantasy/

A Book Is A Magical Portal To Another Dimension

I have a family of book readers so I was inspired to make a card for one of the male readers.

I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Masculine
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/06/challenge-558-masculine.html
Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2020/06/week-22-anything-goes-colouring.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2020/06/challenge-6-2020-anything-goes-winners.html

I have used two digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Oddball Art Company and the sentiment is from Ginger's House.  I have heaps of her sentiments but I haven't used many of them - this one was perfect for this card.  Colouring is with copic markers and matting is black cardstock.