When It Rains On Your Parade

 We are at the start of the second May Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For these two weeks, our sponsor is Lemon Shortbread

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Rain Shield.

I also used a digital paper from a set called Droplets by Lozzy.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.  

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/05/challenge145-anything-goes.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-140.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - May Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/05/abmttc-extra-may-challenge-anything-goes.html

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/no-en/shop/lemonshortbread

Blog: http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lemonshortbread/

Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/lemonshortbreadart/

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

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/chibilemon/lemon-shortbread-crafts-dt/

Wishing You a Speedy Recovery

 I had a play with my Inkabilities to create a background.  I haven't had a play with them for a while and some of the bottles are starting to dry out so I might have to have a day creating backgrounds to put aside in my stash before the bottles dry up completely!

I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-144-anything-goes.html

The Outlawz Crash Your Stash - Metallic Inks
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/april-may-crash-your-stash-metallic-glitter-inks-or-paints

Crafty Friends - Ladies and/or Girls
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-151-for-april.html

I used two colours of Inkabilities and a sponge to swipe the pattern in two different directions.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers and the edges of image and sentiment were inked with one of the two Inkabilities colours.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon and also flower embellishments.

For A Friend

Another three items from my Awaiting Crafting boxes.  I don't know if I'll ever reach the bottom of them but at least I am making progress.

Today we have another sunny day here so it looks like summer might hang around for a little bit longer yet.  It was quite warm overnight too.

I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-139-anything-goes.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-31-anything-goes-on-mainly.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is one that I typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers.  i also added some pink flower embellishments.

Treat Yourself To Something Sweet

We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for February at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This challenge, we are sponsored by Lemon Shortbread.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Ice Cream Break.

I used three colours of Distress Ink and the "swinking" technique to create the background.  I then stamped some images with Spun Sugar Distress Ink over the top (which you can just faintly see).  I added some puff stickers and die-cut leaves.  The sentiment is from my Awaiting Crafting box (source unknown).

I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-138-anything-goes.html

Here are some details for our sponsor - Lemon Shortbread:

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/no-en/shop/lemonshortbread
Blog: http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lemonshortbread/
Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/lemonshortbreadart/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemonshortbread/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/chibilemon/lemon-shortbread-crafts-dt/

Love You Loads

 This card is made almost completely of things in my Awaiting Crafting boxes.  I also used an offcut piece of cardstock for the base.  

I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-137-anything-goes.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - January Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used a digital paper from Doodle Pantry for the base.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from Digital Doodling.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

Thanks

The digital paper, image and sentiment are all out of my Awaiting Crafting boxes - so one less in all three boxes! Yay.

I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-136-anything-goes.html

I have used a digital paper from Kitten Scraps (NS Designs).  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from Mudmaven Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Matting is cream cardstock.  I also added a glitter flower - it wasn't quite the colour I wanted so I re-coloured it with a copic marker.

Christmas - A Time To Make Magic

For the final Anything Goes Challenge of 2020 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, we are sponsored by Lemon Shortbread.  This challenge takes us through to early January 2021.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Kitty Cat Gift.

I also used 2 digital papers from Lozzy.  I also paper pieced the gift using digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from ?.    Colouring is with copic markers.  I diecut five mini kitties using a die set from Memory Box.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-130.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - December Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/12/abmttc-extra-challenge-december.html

For A Friend

I was chatting to my daughter a couple of days ago over a Discord call and I find it hard doing nothing while talking to her so I put this card together.  I finally got around to photographing and watermarking it today.

I would like to enter:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/challenge-128-anything-goes.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/09/pennys-challenge-479.html

I used a digital paper from Create with TLC out of one of my Awaiting Crafting boxes. The image is from Lemon Shortbread (also out of an Awaiting Crafting box) and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon.

Birthday Girl

I was tidying up last week and came across some more digital papers - so my Awaiting Crafting box has grown a fair bit.  This was one of the ones that I found.  I used the offcuts to add the additional strips across the card.

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-124-anything-goes.html
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/juli-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I followed the (rotated) sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

Ribbons

I'm back into my boxes of pre-printed items.  This card uses one from the images box and one from the digital paper box.

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/05/challenge-119-anything-goes.html
The Outlawz Crash Your Stash Challenge - Ribbons
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/crash-your-stash-for-april-may-ribbon
The Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/05/241-anything-goes.html

I have used digital papers from DIY and Digital Designs.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I used a yellow polka dot ribbon down the card and also to make a bow using a Bow-Easy.

Be Like The Sunflower

The Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends for the first two weeks of May is now live.  The sponsor for the fortnight is Lemon Shortbread.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Digital Stamp Flowers Curls Girl

I also used a digital sentiment, die-cut flower corners.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Happy Birthday To A Very Special Person

I've had this image printed out and coloured for some time and it has been waiting to be made into a card.  I was inspired by a sketch to actually complete a card:

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/01/challenge-112-anything-goes.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2020/02/tuesday-morning-sketches-540.html

I have used a paper and a sentiment tag from a paper pad.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I added some organza ribbon.

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches (rotated)

November 2020 Calendar Page

We are at the first Sunday of November, so it is time for the next Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.   Our sponsor for this challenge is Lemon Shortbread.

I have used Winter Girl Puppy from Lemon Shortbread.

and this is a closer view of the image panel

Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some snowflake, star and tree embellishments along with a piece of snowflake patterned tape.

Its Your Day To Shine

I have combined aqua and pinks for this card with touches of green and brown.

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/08/challenge-100-anything-goes_13.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and the sentiment is a digital sentiment that I printed out sometime ago (not sure of the source).  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some pre-made flower embellishments and some ribbon.

Best Memories

Here is my inspiration for the mid month Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is Lemon Shortbread.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Girl With Book.

I have also used a digital paper from AMB Illustrations.  I added some embellishments from an embellishment pack from Rosie's Studios.

Falling Flowers

For this card, I have been a little bit outside the box for my inspiration (obvious is Christmas!).  I took inspiration from the falling snowflakes but used an image with falling flowers instead.  In both the inspiration picture and my chosen image is a girl wearing knitwear.  I also went with the blue colour and the hair colour:

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-82-anything-goes.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (see above)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/12/pinspirational-challenge-230.html

I also used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some pearls dotted around to fill some of the white space.

Wishing You A Sweet Day

A sweet image, sweet paper and a sweet sentiment!

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-75-anything-goes.html
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-173-anything-goes.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by ProvoCraft.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and is coloured with a combination of copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some Dimensional Magic to the chocolate icing.  I added a digital sentiment (source unknown)

Retro Girl

I managed to find some time to create today.  This card was inspired by two current challenges:

I would like to enter:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/challenge-71-anything-goes.html
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/07/juli-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by ProvoCraft.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and has been coloured with copic markers.

Especially For You

I feel I have achieved something today as I managed to find some time to craft!

I would like to enter these challenges:
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/04/challenge-66-anything-goes.html
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/04/challenge-164-anything-goes.html
CRAFT - Colour Combo
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/05/challenge-466-3rd-of-may-colour-combo.html

I have used two digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Lemon Shortbread and coloured with copic markers.  I added a butterfly border strip, a sentiment topper and a glittery swirl embellishment.

Romantic Blooms

This fortnight's Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Lemon Shortbread.

I have used an image from Lemon Shortbread called Romantic Blooms.

Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  I have used a digital paper from Michele R Designs for the background.  I also added a pre-made sentiment, button and some corrugated cardstock.

I would like to enter these challenges:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-371.html
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - March Challenge
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/1st-march-2018-classic-design-team-open.html
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2018/03/challenge-63-anything-goes.html