Granmargarets cards-n-stuff

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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.

Unfortunately because of spammers I have had to put moderation on the comments. I will approve them as soon as possible, this also means I don't miss any.

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.

The lovely banner was made especially for me by Amanda at Faery Ink Art & Design when I won her first blog challenge. 2025 - Now due to my sore hands and bad eyes I make mostly digital cards and scrapbook pages.

Friday, 17 April 2026

Cute B digi stamps

Because I can't see to colour Berenice at Cute B Digi stamps kindly had some of her digis coloured for me last year and this year.

The digi on this card was a free image Berenice gave me last year

I layered the free image onto WondersArtist papers from Clouds and Pet Fur digital paper.
Added We are 3 sentiment

I followed Try a Sketch on Tuesday 693
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/Challenge-693.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 336 - Watercolor and/or Spring + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-336-watercolor-andor-spring.html

Classic Design challenge #4 2026 April/May anything goes with optional twist furry friends
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/classic-design-challenge-04-2026-marapr.html

C.R.A.F.T. 778 - anything goes
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-778-anything-goes.html

Crafty Catz 711 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/crafty-catz-challenge-711.html

Crafty Gals Corner 276 - anything goes optional Spring
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-276-anything-goes-woptional.html

Creative Knockouts 569 - 2 or more pattern papers
https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2026/04/569-april-16-2-or-more-pattern-papers.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Thursday, 16 April 2026

12 months of Christmas cards - any Christmas card with optional theme Nordic Christmas

12 months of Christmas cards midway post - any Christmas card with optional theme Nordic Christmas
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

I have used Lisa's paper for this month plus Lisa's snowflake paper
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Christmas Landscapes 2 mini clip art set
We are 3 sentiment

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team at the midway post and at the beginning of the challenge and join in the challenge here

Everyone who adds 2 cards to the challenge will receive this month's paper.

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #4 2026 April/May anything goes with optional twist furry friends
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/classic-design-challenge-04-2026-marapr.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Gecko Galz customer challenge - Fairy Lands

Gecko Galz customer challenge - Fairy Lands
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-customer-challenge.html

I used papers from Daisy Chain ATC sheet
Fairies from Gecko Galz Darling Pixies collage set
Brads from Digital Artistry
We are 3 sentiment

I followed Atlantic Hearts Sketch 667
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/sketch-677.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Ally's Angels 105 - any thing goes

Ally's Angel 105 anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

I am happy to join the Ally's Angels design team.

I used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Champagne, Fairytale Woods and Garden Blooms paper sets.
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Graceful Angels mini clipart set
Added triangle brads and We are 3 sentiment

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

I followed sketch 325 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-sketches-with-ssw2-324-and-325.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 336 - Watercolor and/or Spring
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-336-watercolor-andor-spring.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

Crafty Gals Corner 276 - anything goes with optional twist Spring
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-276-anything-goes-woptional.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook free image number 2 for April

Each month on the Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group Kim gives a free image to join the progressive challenge. If you make a card with the image she then sends you the next image to your email. There are 4 images each month.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I made this card with the second April image

I layered the free image onto Conjurer of Dreams Red silk background
Added strips of Conjurer of Dreams Blue Silk backgrounds and Purple Bubbles paper
Added fairy from Conjurer of Dreams Quirky Fairies clip art
Added ribbon and bow from Digital Artistry Oh My Ribbons 04 by Bekah E Designs
lace border from Scrap Graphics
We are 3 sentiment

I followed Atlantic Heart's sketch 676
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/sketch-676.html

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

.Crafty Catz 711 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/crafty-catz-challenge-711.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

Friday, 10 April 2026

Gecko Galz April Christmas challenge

Every month Gecko Galz gives a free image to join the Christmas challenge
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

I used the free image on Gecko Galz Nutcracker Dreams paper set (which was a free set with purchase).
Ribbons from Scrap Graphics and Scrapbook Digital Artristry

I followed the April sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-sketch-challenge.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Krafty Chicks 815 - Christmas
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-815-christmas.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook group progressive challenge

At the beginning of each month Conjurer of Dreams gives a free image to join the Facebook group progressive challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

This is the card I made with this weeks image which is the first image for April and you can download it at the group.

If you make a card with the image Kim will email you the next image. There are 4 images each month.