Size of Christmas Tree

 I almost forgot about my card for Craft Roulette this week.  I started working on it yesterday and then got distracted by other things.

and opened:

The parameters this week were:

Project - I made a Joy Fold card with a latch closure

Picnic - under the trees on a mat - browns and greens for the trees and red for the picnic mat

Farm - Christmas Tree farm - image from Limited Runs

Paper Strips - on the latch closure, using all three of the papers used in the card

I would like to enter:

Craft Roulette - Episode 239
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bmnflm6g5k&t=3869s

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Missing You A Latte

For the month of August, the sponsor at Incy Wincy Designs is Limited Runs.  The themes for the challenges are Food/Drink and/or Monochrome.

I have used a digital paper from Jessica Dunn at PixelScrapper.  The sentiment is from Paper Dreams of Mine.   Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also added some brown ribbon.

I would like to enter:

PINspirational Challenge - Coffee
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/08/pinspirational-challenge-292-august.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - August Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2022/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-august.html

Happy Halloween

 I am back into my Awaiting Crafting Boxes - this time for digital paper and digital sentiment.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Digital Image
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-488-digital-image.html

I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added a spider web embellishment.

Hello Friend!

The theme in our New Zealand Card Swap exchange for the month of July is to create a book binding card.  This is the card that I sent:

I followed a you tube video tutorial for a Book Binding Card.

I have used two digital papers from a set by Lozzy called Ashby.  The image is from Limited Runs and the sentiment is from Imagine That! Digis.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also dotted some gems around.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - July Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/07/abmttc-extra-july-challenge-anything.html

25th December

 I needed a bit of a distraction this morning so I decided to get out some of my Awaiting Crafting boxes and combine with an image that worked well with them.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2021/05/week-21-card-making-and-craft-challenge.html

Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/05/week-19-anything-goes-colouring.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch #206
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2021/05/sweet-sketches-206-and-207.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Polka Doodles and the sentiment is from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.   I also added some 3D stickers.

Happy Birthday

 The first challenge for May at Incy Wincy Designs has a theme of Mothers Day and/or flowers.  The sponsors for the challenge are Pattie's Creations and Stamper's Delights.

I have had four attempts at including the logos for the sponsors but blogger isn't playing ball this morning and I really need to do some other things so I'll come back later and have another attempt.

I have used an image from Pattie's Creations called Potted Spring Tulips.

I also used a digital paper from Crafting with Jack.  The sentiment is from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added a flower and two leaf embellishments in one corner.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations - Birthday
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-181.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/pennys-challenge-495.html

For A Friend

Here is another card using items from my Awaiting Crafting Boxes - digital papers, image and sentiment.  While the amount of items in the boxes is definitely decreasing, there is still a very long way to go before any of them are empty!

I would like to enter:
CRAFT Challenge - Communication
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-593-communication.html

I have used a couple of digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Limited Runs and the sentiment is one that I typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some red flower gems.

Sunny Days

We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends for April.  Where is the year going?  For this Challenge, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter.

I have used an image from The Paper Shelter called Enchanting Butterflies

I also  used a digital paper from The Paper Shelter.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Limited Runs.  I added some flower and butterfly stickers as well.

The Paper Shelter Shop: http://www.thepapershelter.com/

Blog: https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159437137434536/

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

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/papershelter/our-digital-stamps-products/

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Something Beginning with B
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/week-585something-beginning-with-b.html

Happy Birthday

 None of the items on this card are new - everything comes from my Awaiting Crafting boxes!

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-a-la-mode-january-30-2021-thru-february-12-2021

I have used an offcut piece of cardstock from an A4 sheet that was previously cut into for a square card.  The digital papers are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  The image is also from We Are 3 Digital Shop and the sentiment is from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Matting is chocolate brown cardstock.

12 Cards of 2020

 Beccy's Place has a post where Beccy has picked her favourite card for each month of 2020.  As I am currently bored out of my mind (we go back home tomorrow so I'll be back to my usual routine and my crafting things).  I'd like to go for a walk but my son and daughter are up on a hill and even their place isn't flat so with my knee issues that is definitely out.  So, here goes:

January - Of the Marianne Designs cards I have created in 2020, I think this the only one that uses an MD image as well as MD dies.  I like that what I planned for this one actually worked in reality.

February - This month is a card created for The Butterfly Challenge:

March - This month I have chosen one of the cards for our NZ Card Makers Swap Group.  

April - This month belongs to Gecko Galz as they started a daily challenge during lockdown.  This was such a mental saving grace for me.  There were so many cards that I was pleased with this month but I chose one that I had a lot of fun (and mess) with inking the gears.

May - I was really happy with how this card turned out using a free Mandala image from Mia (Craftartista).  I had a heap of fun creating this background.

June - The image is from The Paper Shelter.  I really liked how this turned out - and how many butterflies that I managed to include

July - This one using an image from Bugaboo Stamps doesn't have any fancy folds or techniques.  I was really pleased with how this all came together.

August - Being a kitty lover, I had to include at least one kitty themed card.  This one uses an image from Ike's Art:

September - This month is one from Limited Runs.  I had fun creating this one and was really pleased with how it turned out:

October - I chose another masculine card this month using an image from Fred She Said.  This is the first time that I have embossed metallic card and I was pleased with the end result.

November - of course this month had to belong to Beccy's Place as a reasonable number of the posts were for Month of Holiday Cards.   I had a hard time trying to decide between about three cards but I eventually settled on one that was a card fold that I hadn't tried before, was tricky to execute but I succeeded.  The sense of accomplishment with this one merits it's inclusion:

December - Of course this month I had to include a card with a picture of the elf!  The image is a die from Memory Box which I die-cut then used as a mask.

I have linked each month name to the original post for the card of that month.

Rejoice

We are midway through the Rejoice Challenge at Path of Positivity.  For the month of December. we are sponsored by Limited Runs.

I have used an image from Limited Runs called Christmas Tree Light Bulb

I also used a digital paper and sentiment from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

I would like to enter:
Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas Goes
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/anything-christmas-goes-our-end-of-year.html

Rejoice

We are at the start of the December Challenge at Path of Positivity.   For this month, our optional twist is Rejoice.  We are sponsored by Limited Runs

I have used an image from Limited Runs called Gnome 1.

The paper used comes from a paper pad.  The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I added three glitter foam snowflakes.

The card is an Over The Edge card - tutorial from Beccy's Place.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards - O is for Over The Edge Card
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2020/11/day-17-o.html

25th December

It is the last progressive challenge for 2020 at Limited Runs and it has a Christmas image this time.  As it is a Christmas image, I am also entering the Month of Holiday Cards Challenge at Beccy's Place. I am gradually working my way through my scraps of digital paper.    I was able to use another two smaller pieces on this card:

I would like to enter:

Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge
https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards - Scraps
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2020/11/day-18-scraps.html

I have used two offcut pieces of digital papers from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image and sentiment are from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some snowflake stickers.

Warmest Winter Wishes

We are midway through the November Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist this month is "For The Boys" and the sponsor is Limited Runs.

I have used a lovley image from Limited Runs called Winter Cottage.

I also used three digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The sentiment is a rubber or clear stamp that I stamped out some time ago so can't remember the source.

I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards - C is for Cottage
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2020/11/day-3-c.html

Trick or Treat

We are having another bleak spring day here today.  It is hard to believe that summer is on it's way.  A good day to be doing things inside I think.

I would like to enter:

Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge
https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html

I have used a digital paper which has been sitting in my Awaiting Crafting box for a good few years.  I am making an effort to reduce the number of items in those boxes.  The image and sentiment are from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I also added some Distress Ink (Black Soot) to the image background and the sentiment.  The ribbon is also from my stash.  We don't have much in the way of Halloween craft items but one year I found some ribbon.  I now wish I had bought more of it as I have almost run out of it.

Happy Halloween

I am back to using digital papers from my Awaiting Crafting box.

I would like to enter:

Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge

https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-123.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - August Challenge

https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/09/abmttc-extra-challenge-september.html

I have created the background following the Scrappy Strip Technique and three digital papers from Create with TLC.  The image and sentiment are from Limited Runs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also used a strip of black mesh ribbon.

Life Would Be Boring Without Me

As usual, I am fairly near the end of the Progressive Challenge at Limited Runs with completing my card.  At least it isn't on the last day as it was last month. 

I would like to enter:
Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge
https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html
The Outlawz Crash Your Stash Challenge - Sequins
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/crash-your-stash-for-july-august-sequins

I have made the background using my Gelli Plate, acrylic inks and my patterned brayer (which I think is a Stamping Up one).  The image is from Limited Runs and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  I scattered three different colours of sequins around the image.

Perseverance

I am really late with my make for the Progressive Challenge at Limited Runs as the challenge closes some time today.

I would like to enter:
Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge
https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Limited Runs and the sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the shield part of the helmet.

Just Keep Swimmin'

This fortnight at Incy Wincy Designs, we have a theme of Curves.  Sponsors for the challenge are Limited Runs and Sheepski Designs.

I made two cards.  The first uses an image from Sheepski Designs called Coffee and Cake.

And the second uses an image from Limited Runs called Summer (which can be found in the Girls section)

For the first card, I also used some patterned paper from Lozzy for the background.  The lettering and swirl are self adhesive.  I used a guide to align the letters in a curve.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.

For the second card, I created the waves using my Gelli Plate and some acrylic paints.  The sentiment is from Imagine That Digis.  I inked the edges of the sentiment with Distress Ink.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - July Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/07/abmttc-extra-challenge-july-anything.html

Coffee

I am so away with the fairies at the moment that I emailed this one and didn't even think about the post.  I took the opportunity to use up some scraps for this card.

I would like to enter:
Limited Runs - Progressive Challenge
https://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/here-they-all-are-for-you-our.html
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - June Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/06/abmttc-extra-challenge-june-anything.html

I have used scraps of several digital papers from Lozzy to create the background.  I followed a tutorial for a Scrappy Strip Technique.  I came across the You Tube video quite by accident but I'm glad I did as it is a fantastic technique for using up smaller pieces of patterned paper - and it makes an interesting background.

The image is the Progressive Freebie image for the challenge at Limited Runs which finished on 13th June (which is about when this post should have been uploaded!).  I'm not sure of the source of the sentiment.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers.