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I started this blog in April 2012 so I could join Challenges. I am now on some design teams. I hope you like my cards. I started stamping in 1995 but my cards are still mostly cute.
Thank you to those who have joined as followers and to those who comment.
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I don't always get a chance to reply to all comments but I read them all when I approve them and I really appreciate you taking the time to give your comment.
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Tuesday 29 September 2015

Crafty Friends Challenge 15 - pick a tune

Challenge 15 at Crafty Friends is pick a tune
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/



I have used precoloured Julia Spiri digi stamp Girl and summer.  (You can also buy this as a black and white digi for you to colour)
Paper and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.
Typed words from a song.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Girls Creations 5 - anything goes
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 52 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Scrapping4fun challenge 50 - Spring/Autumn
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com.au/


Monday 28 September 2015

Scrapping Everyday Miracles September sketch challenge

http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/welcome-to-september.html
This is the sketch for September challenge at Scrapping Everyday Miracles



Background paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.  Paper under photos from Pink Gem.  
Ribbons from Scrap Graphics and Pininkie.

I would also like to enter this layout into Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge.



Friday 25 September 2015

Creative Fingers 94 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 94 - anything goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Our sponsor this week is Oddball Art Co by Lizzy Love
https://www.etsy.com/shop/oddballartco
who has kindly given us some lovely digi stamps to use


I have printed Odd Ball digi stamp Nixie the Pixie onto white card and coloured with twinkling H2Os (grass) chalks (sky) markers and glitter pens.  Added ribbon, flowers and dragonfly brads.

I hope you will go over to Creative Fingers and see the lovely cards by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add this card to the following:

Craft Your Passion 280 - anything goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Crafting from the Heart 78 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Crafting with Friends 7 - Anything goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com.au/

Get Creative Challenge 24 - Fantasy
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Fussy and Fancy Friday challenge 148 - fantasy
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-148-fantasy.html

Inspiration Destination challenge 52 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/


Tuesday 22 September 2015

Artistic Inspirations 140 + others challenge

Challenge 140 at Artistic Inspirations is anything goes/twist of magic
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/

I have used paper from Gecko Galz :Pixie Dust paper set.
Precoloured image from Gecko Galz Cinderella 2 collage sheet
Sentiment from Ginger's House blog
Elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio - A Fairy Tale Life

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Fussy and Fancy Friday challenge 148 - Fantasy
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Get Creative challenge 24 - Fantasy
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

4 Crafty Chicks challenge 264 - circles

Challenge 264 at 4 Crafty Chicks is circles
http://4craftychicks.blogspot.com.au/


Circles paper. circle and scalloped frame and ribbon from Pininkie.
Precoloured digi from Whoopsi Daisy Cute Daisy May Tots n Teens and Inbetweens CD

I would also like to enter this card into the following:

Crafting from the Heart 78 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 15 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/




Sunday 20 September 2015

Christmas card club - embossing

It was my turn to pick the theme this fortnight for the Christmas card club so I picked embossing


I have used Crafts Too "Sleigh" embossing folder and sentiment is from a Christmas decoupage set.

If you would like to look at the cards by the rest of the Christmas Card Club their blogs are listed on my left sidebar.

I would like to enter this card into

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge 245 - Christmas
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/



The Glory of Christmas 68 - Christmas dinner

Challenge 68 at The Glory of Christmas this fortnight is Christmas dinner
http://thegloryofchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/
I have used two papers from Diddybag 7355 Christmas background 5 paper set
Precoloured digi from Diddybag 3432 Patwork Girls Christmas dinner
Sentiment bauble from Create with TLC.

I hope you will go over to The Glory of Christmas and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to enter this card into the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's weekly Christmas challenge 247 - something beginning with P (Patchwork girl and pudding)

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes




Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Sunday new release

It is new release time at Digi Stamps 4 Joy
http://www.digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/

The design team is lucky to receive new digis to show
My card uses one of the new digis MP415 Stained glass roses
I have layered new Digi Stamps 4 Joy stamp onto 6 different papers from A Bit More Time to Craft paper set Flower Swirls.   Coloured with Prisma colour pencils.

I hope you will go over to the Digi Stamps 4 Joy blog and see the lovely work by the design team with the new images.
http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com.au/

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner 37 - anything goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Craft your Passion 279 - anything goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/challenge-279-always-anything-goes.html

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com.au/



Thursday 17 September 2015

Julia Spiri challenge 2 - Girls Girls Girls

Challenge 2 at Julia Spiri challenge blog is anything goes with the twist
girls, girls, girls.
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/
I have used the lovely Julia Spiri precoloured digi "Rose".
You can also buy her as a black and white digi for you to colour here
Paper, frame, butterflies and flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.
Sentiment from Ginger's House blog.

I hope you will go over to the Julia Spiri challenge blog and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments 140 - anything goes with a sentiment

Crafting from the Heart 77 - anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes

Morgan's Art World challenge 7 - for the kids
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/


Cute as a button challenge 14 - anything goes

Challenge No 14 at Cute as a Button is anything goes
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

I have layered two pattern papers from Bo Bunny Mistletoe collection 6x6 paper pad onto red card.  Printed Cute as a Button digi stamp IMG00037 Tangled Lights onto white card and coloured with markers and layered onto pattern paper.  Stamped Happy Christmas and punched out with scalloped circle punch and layered on top.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Christmas Card challenges 41 - anything goes
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Love to Scrap challenge 61 - double take (use at least 2 pattern papers)
http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge 246 - use a bow and/or Christmas (I have done Christmas)
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/


Art by Miran facebook group progressive challenge

Each challenge on the Art by Miran facebook group if you made a card for the last challenge with the free image you can request the new free image
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artbymiran/

If you haven't already joined in you can buy the image at half price.
See reserved listing at  https://www.etsy.com/shop/artbymiran

I have layered two papers from Authentic 6x6 bundle collection Uncommon onto pink card.  Printed Art by Miran digi girl 249 Flower Diva Adonica onto white card and coloured with markers and glitter pen.  Added bow.  Stamped Happy Birthday onto another piece of paper from the same bundle and layered on top.  Layered all onto purple card.

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments 140 - anything goes with a sentiment
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.ca/

Cardz TV No 1 - use 3 colours (purples, pinks and green)
http://cardztv.blogspot.com.au/

Crafting from the Heart 77 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafting for all Seasons 110 - Layer it up
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Gals Corner 37 - anything goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Craft Your Passion - anything goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Love to Scrap Challenge 61 - Do a double take (Use at least 2 pattern papers with stamp or digi)
http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Pennys Paper-Crafty 245 - use a bow and/or Christmas (I have used a bow)
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/



Wednesday 16 September 2015

Gruffies and Guests challenge - make it fruity.

September challenge at Gruffies and Guests is make it fruity
http://gruffiesandguests.blogspot.com.au/

I have used precoloured image and sentiments from Joanna Sheen & House-Mouse Designs present The Gruffies & Happy Hoppers CD.
Papers and extra pieces of watermelon from Easy Party Printables.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper.
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 51 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Cute as a button facebook freebie challenge

First of all, thank you for following my blog and welcome to my new followers.  I am excited to see that I now have 251 followers.

I do read all the comments when I approve them and thank you for taking the time to leave comments.

I have had a very frustrating day today as well as the pain and fuzzy head.  Took four hours trying to sort out problems with my laptop.  Had to reset it which meant I lost my Microsoft Office programs.   Have to wait till I see Lynda on Friday to help me load them again except Publisher which I found the disc and was able to download Publisher.

I managed to finish one card today using the lovely freebie from the Cute as a Button facebook group (I coloured the image yesterday)
and which I am joining in the challenge to say thank you for the freebie.

The challenge is on the facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CuteAsAButtonDigiStamps/

If you are quick the freebie is still available today.


Cute as a Button free image coloured with markers (I did colour the hair with yellow but it is not showing up in the scan).
Washi tape.  Pattern paper from Christmas Basics 12x12 pad.
Stamped Happy Christmas and punched with scalloped circle punch.

I followed the sketch at Crafting when we can so I would also like to add this card to that challenge.
http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's weekly Christmas card challenge 246 - festive trees or greenery (there are trees on the washi tape)

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes

Cute as a Button blog challenge - anything goes
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/



Feeling Sketchy 129

http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Feeling Sketchy 129
Our sponsor this fortnight is Dr Digi's House of Stamps
http://www.doctor-digi.com/



Paper from Pininkie Musical Notes (I have made it lighter)
Free sentiment from Ginger's House blog
Record, doily and musical instruments from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

I hope you will go over to Feeling Sketchy and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.


Monday 14 September 2015

Lacy Sunshine challenge 67 - winds of change

Challenge 67 at Lacy Sunshine is winds of change
http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/
Each challenge if you used a Lacy Sunshine stamp in the previous challenge you can request the "loyalty program" free digi.  If you haven't already joined in you can buy it at a special price or use any other Lacy Sunshine digi and then you can request next one free.

I have used an older image I have had for a long time.

I have layered Lacy Sunshine digi stamp Emily Windy Days onto paper from Stitchy Bear paper from Garden Fairies 1 paper pack and coloured her with markers.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafting from the Heart challenge 77 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Girls Creations challenge 4 - anything goes
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 50 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/


Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 246 - Festive trees or greenery

Challenge 246 at Crafty Hazelnut's weekly Christmas challenge is Festive trees or greenery.
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
I have used paper and precoloured clip art from Diddybag set 7822 Christmas bird houses.
Sentiment is from Create with TLC.

There is an anything goes challenge on at Diddybags challenge blog
http://diddybagschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/  I hope you will go over and join in.

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges:

12 months of Christmas cards link up challenge 9 - anything goes with the optional theme Oh Christmas tree

ABC Christmas challenge - R (there is a robin and ribbon on my card)
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Aud Sentiments 140 - anything goes with sentiment
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.ca/

Cardz TV challenge 1 - use only 3 colours, can use black & white  (red, green and blue)
http://cardztv.blogspot.com.au/

C.R.A.F.T. 328 - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Sparkles Christmas challenge - Oh Christmas tree
http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/






Friday 11 September 2015

Creative Fingers 92 - second project - ATC

This is my second project for Creative Fingers challenge 92 - anything goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/
and our wonderful sponsor is Rick St Dennis
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/RickStdennis

For this ATC I have used a digi stamp I have had for a while.
I found a piece of gloss card sponged with brilliance ink in my ATC box.  Layered this onto purple card.  Printed Rick St Dennis digi stamp Pollyanna, coloured her with markers and layered on top.

I hope you will go over to Creative Fingers and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add this ATC into the following challenges

Crafting with Friends 6 - anything goes

Creative Corner - anything but a card (I hope ATC is not classed as a card)


Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes





Creative Fingers challenge 92

Challenge 92 at Creative Fingers is anything goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/
and our wonderful sponsor this week is Rick St Dennis who gave us some lovely digis to use
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/RickStdennis

Embossed red card with Cuttlebug holly and berries.  Layered two papers from Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses paper pad on top.   Stamped sentiment, sponged edges and layered on top.  Printed Rick St Dennis stamp Serving the Pudding, coloured with markers and added on top.  Punched holly leaves and layered on top.  Added rhinestones.

I hope you will go over to Creative Fingers and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

12 months of Christmas cards link up 

Aud Sentiments 140 - anything goes with a sentiment

C.R.A.F.T. challenge 328 - Christmas

Crafty Girls Creations No 4 - anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper

Happy Little Stampers September Christmas challenge - holly

Inspiration Destination No 50 - anything goes





Thursday 10 September 2015

Zuri Artsy Craftsy challenge 24 - birthday

Challenge 24 at Zuri Artsy Craftsy is birthday (use a Zuri Artsy Craftsy stamp)
http://zuri-artsy-craftsy.blogspot.com.au/

I have layered Zuri Artsy Craftsy digital stamps "Elba" and "Tody" onto paper from Diddybag and coloured them with markers.
Added elements from Diddybag and a cupcake brad.  Typed sentiment.

I would also like to add this card to the following:

Crafting from the heart 76 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Creative Ladybirds 7 - anything goes
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 50 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Pennys Paper Crafty challenge 244 - anything goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Through the Purple Haze 27 - happy birthday
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Where the heart is challenge 1 - add text
http://wheretheheartischallenge.blogspot.com.au/


Colour for clean water card 2

This is my card with another one of the digis I received for my donation to clean water fundraiser.  Today is the last day to enter the colouring for clean water challenge on the Paper Crafting Support facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/amusestudiosupportgroup/


I made a background with prismacolour pencils.  Printed the lovely digi stamp by Julia Spiri, cut her out and coloured with markers and layered her onto the background.  Stamped seagulls.  Added buckets, shell and fish brads.  Layered all onto red card.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart 76 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafting with an attitude challenge 7 - anything goes
http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.com.au/

Crafts 4 Eternity 242 - children
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.it/

Glitter n Sparkle 153 - anything goes
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 50 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 17 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/

Sisters of Craft September - anything goes
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.com.au/





New shop - papers on CDs - 15% off opening special



Lozzy has just opened her new little shop with 3 CDs.  Each CD has 100's of different designs and colour ways on.  Disc 1 has 704 papers which you can print out as many times as you wish
Lozzy is having an opening sale 15% off 12th to 18th September, enter code open1 at checkout.

See the challenge blog which has samples of some of the papers and some cards made with some of the papers

Don't forget to also join in our challenge this month.



Wednesday 9 September 2015

ABC Christmas challenge - R

ABC Christmas challenge - things starting with R
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/


I started this card last year at a Kaszazz class but had not finished it and forgot about it.
Yesterday I found in one of my boxes and decided to finish it for this challenge as it had Reindeers.
I can't remember exactly how it was done.  I think we sponged the card with distress inks and then stamped the Kaszazz reindeer.  Then mirror imaged another reindeer.  Added white enamel.
Yesterday I stamped Happy Christmas, sponged the edges and layered onto blue card.

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's weekly Christmas card challenge 245 - Twas the night before Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/



 

Polkadoodles challenge wk 36 - things with wings

Week 36 challenge at Polkadoodles is things with wings
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/

Paper (changed colour), precoloured digi stamp, letters, butterflies, 2 ribbons and bow all from Polkadoodles Octavia Moonfly CD.

I would also like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper.
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Emerald Faeries 71 - thank you
http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

In the Pink challenge 77 - ribbons and bows (have used 2 ribbons and one bow)
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.com.au/


Tuesday 8 September 2015

Aliciabel challenge 10 - anything goes or shabby chic

Challenge No 10 at Aliciabel is anything goes or shabby chic.
http://aliciabelchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

I have done shabby chic.
Purple card torn and sponged with distress ink and layered onto mauve card.
Flower paper from Kaisercraft 6-1/2"paper pad Violet Crush torn and sponged edges with distress ink.  Added ribbon and layered onto purple card.
Printed Aliciabel Stamp Rose onto white card and coloured with markers and distress sinks.  Torn edges and sponged edges with distress ink.  Layered onto pattern paper.  Added flowers.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting with an Attitude 7 - anything goes
http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.com.au/

Crafts 4 Eternity 242 - children
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.it/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Crafting for all Seasons 109 - tic tac toe (I have used flowers, digi image, lace)
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/

Pinspirational Challenges No 148 - inspiration photo

Challenge No 148 at Pinspirational Challenges is an inspiration photo
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

This is the inspiration photo.

I wanted to use this in my journal so I have made a journal page.
I have layered the picture onto paper from A Bit More Time to Craft "Swirly Dots".  Changed the colour of the picture and the paper.
Added silhouette stamps from Stitchy Bear sets - Me Please, The Rehearsal and the Audition.
and Stitchy Bear Mirror Mirror digital stamp.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Creative Ladybirds 7 - anything goes
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Stitchy Bear facebook group challenge - anything goes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchybeardigioutlet/

Word Art Wednesday 199 - anything family friendly with an encouraging or uplifting sentiment
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/

Monday 7 September 2015

Not Just Cards challenge 24 - anything goes

Please see my previous post for the blog hop.

Not Just Cards challenge 24 - anything goes
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com.au/
and our wonderful sponsor for the challenge this month is Aliciabel
shop:  http://www.aliciabel.com/
challenge blog:  http://aliciabelchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

I have printed Aliciabel stamp onto tag and coloured her with markers.  Stamped Hero Arts Happy Christmas.  Sponged background with distress inks.  Added star rhinestone.  Punched hole and added eyelet.  Threaded twine through eyelet.

When I bought this stamp last year it came as a separate stamp but now it is part of a set Mermaid in Christmas.  So you get two stamps one with legs and one with a mermaid tail.

I hope you will go over to Not Just Cards and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

See my previous post for the blog hop.

I would like to add this tag into the following challenges.

Alicia Bell - anything goes or shabby chic with an Alicia Bell image
http://aliciabelchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas challenge - anything goes
http://acraftymess2.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Mess challenge 2 - anything goes
http://acraftymess2.blogspot.co.uk/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Lil Patch Crafty Friends 17 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/

Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge 243 - use a sentiment
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/




Blog Hop Time at Not Just Cards

BLOG HOP TIME
1st Birthday 
so to celebrate we are having a challenge and a 
BLOG HOP
We have lots of prizes to be won by all our wonderful sponsors

If you have come to my blog without doing the hop you can

I am using images and paper from Stitchy Bear
http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/
This is the journal page I made


I used paper from Purple Orchid Digital Stamp and paper pack
Fairy Moon silhouette and Fairy Fun set
Poem is from my Flower Fairies of the Garden book by Cicely Mary Barker
Extra sentiments are from Create with TLC

One lucky person who comments on my blog before 4 October will win
the Purple Orchid Digital Stamp and paper pack that I used. 
Good Luck.
Complete the hop to win lots of wonderful digis along the way
Don't forget to follow me as I will be posting MY winner on my blog next month
and I don't want you to miss out

If you get lost the list of blogs to hop to are here


When finished return to Not Just Cards and leave a comment that you have done the blog hop.

I hope you enjoy hopping along with us and don't forget to also join in the challenge (see my next post).

Now go along to visit Jackie

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - anything goes
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Catz 291 - anything goes
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Creative Moments 76 - anything goes
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com.au/

Fun-day Friday 104 - anything goes
http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Polkadoodles wk 36 - things with wings
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/week-36-crafting-challenge-at.html

Stitchy Bear Facebook group challenge - anything goes with Stitchy Bear products
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchybeardigioutlet/



Paper Crafting Support Group - facebook group - Color for clean water

https://www.facebook.com/groups/amusestudiosupportgroup/cgr
5 Digi artists kindly donated digis for the color for clean water fundraiser.  Go to the facebook group to see the details

I have used the digi from Lemon Shortbread.  Printed her onto white card.  Sky and sea is coloured with twinkling H2Os.  Sand coloured with chalk.  Image and elements coloured with markers.  Stamped seagulls.

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges.

Crafty Mess challenge 2 - anything goes
http://acraftymess2.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafts 4 Eternity 242 - children
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.it/

Inspiration Destination 49 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends  17 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/



Lacy Sunshine 66 - back to school

Challenge 66 at Lacy Sunshine is back to school
http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/
Each challenge if you use a Lacy Sunshine stamp you can request the free image for the next challenge.
The free image for this challenge is Eleanor and Pickles back to school.  If you didn't join in the last challenge you can buy this digi at a special price at http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/  (scroll down on the home page to the challenge digi)

I have printed the Lacy Sunshine stamp onto white card and coloured with markers.   Added sentiment from Create with TLC and layered all onto red card.
I didn't add any embellishments as I wanted to enter a clean and simple challenge.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Creative Corner challenge - back to school
http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Fussy and Fancy 147 - back to school
http://www.fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Glitter n Sparkle 153 - anything goes
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Happy Little Stampers - clean and simple September challenge - colouring
http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Paradise of Stamps - school
http://paradiseofstamps.blogspot.fr/

If you give a crafter a cookie - inspiration photo back to school
http://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com.au/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/141581982010929745/