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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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Sunday, 30 June 2024

Heart's Quest 57

Heart's Quest 57
part a - cherries
part b -  kraft colour heart shape
https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/hqcb-57-make-your-combo-theme-starts-on.html

Cherry paper from My Memories Sweet Cherry mini kit by Aimee Harrison
Kraft paper in heart from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Rainbow Connection by Butterfly Design.  We are 3 sentiment.
WondersArtist mini coloured clip art from Cherry Gnomes P2 clip art bundle

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

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

C.,R.A.F.T, 725 - anything goes
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-725-anything-goes.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2425 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pip-challenge-2425.html

Crafters Cafe 309 - include a gnome
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/309-include-gnome.html


Saturday, 29 June 2024

Friday, 28 June 2024

My Time to Craft 537 - Summer Florals

 My Time to Craft 537 - summer florals
https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

I used We are 3 papers and sentiment
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Flowers watercolor clip art bundle part 1

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


I would like to add my card to the following:

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html


Thursday, 27 June 2024

Gecko Galz Christmas card challenge

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

It has taken me hours to make this card as I still can't see out my right eye.

Tag and ribbons from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
Sentiment from We are 3
Gecko Gal papers from Christmas Dreams craft kit

I followed Sketch Saturday 753
https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/06/sketch-753.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2425
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pip-challenge-2425.html

The Holly and Ivy  165 - anything Christmas
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html


Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Birthday card for my friend Collette in the Bear Lovers Group

Birthday card for my friend Collette in the Bear Lovers group

I still can't see very well so it took me ages to make this card.

I used We are 3 paper and sentiment
Flowers and leaves from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Spring Bears Watercolor clip art collection



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

Try it on Tuesday - Here comes summer
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/06/here-comes-summer.html

PINspirational 314 - flowers
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pinspirational-challenge-314-june.html



Sunday, 23 June 2024

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes - my country

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes 
https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/

Be inspired by the following poem about My Country - Australia


I used papers and coloured elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Aussie Bush Gals Mini Kit by Scrapbook Crazy Creations.  Butterflies from Into the Wild - Australia Naturally by Zesty Designs

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

I followed Atlantic Hearts Sketch 582
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/sketch-582.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html



 

Friday, 21 June 2024

My Time to Craft Christmas 89 - Music

My Time to Craft Christmas 89 - Music
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I used papers and sentiment from We are 3.
Ribbon from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
The Paper Shelter coloured digital stamp and background from Christmas Carols digital stamp set
Gecko Galz coloured picture from Christmas Carols digital collage set

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

I followed Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 June Retro Sketch 205
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/06/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-june.html


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

Thursday, 20 June 2024

Gecko Galz Fantasy challenge

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


I layered the free fantasy image onto Gecko Galz papers from Summer Days ATC set
Added bow and button from Digital Scrapbooking Studio,

I followed Tuesday Morning Sketches 761
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/06/tuesday-morning-sketches-761.html



A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html



Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge reminder post - fairies

 Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge reminder post - anything fantasy with optional fairies
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/


I used papers and sentiments from We are 3
Lace from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Ballerinas P2 clip art mini bundle

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

I followed Try a Sketch on Tuesday 648 (but unfortunately the challenge has closed)
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2024/06/Challenge-648.html

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 314 - shaker card and/or summer + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-314-shaker-card-andor-summer.html

Classic Design challenge 06 2024 June-July - anything goes with optional twist fancy folds
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

Colorful Options - acqua or rainbow 
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Halloween and other occasions - birthday
https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

Triple B - birds, butterflies and/or blooms
https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-challenge.html


Wednesday, 19 June 2024

The Paper Shelter 601 - Summer Activities

The Paper Shelter 601 - Summer Activities
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

I used The Paper Shelter Precoloured digi stamps Fun Over the waves and Have Fun in the Sun from The Summer Collection volume 2 (six digis for the price of 4)
We are 3 paper.  Brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

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


I followed sketch 280 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/06/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-june.html 


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Dream Valley 318 - Summer colours
https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-318-summer-colours.html

The Four Seasons - Summer
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-anything-goes-summer-challenge.html




 

Sunday, 16 June 2024

12 Months of Christmas cards link up 111 midway post any Christmas cards with optional twist North Pole

 12 Months of Christmas cards link up 111 midway post - any Christmas cards with optional twist North Pole
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-111-midway-anything-goes.html


I layered WondersArtist coloured clip art from Santa Claus watercolor clip art bundle onto Lisa's paper which is the free paper for this month.  Added We are 3 sentiment.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team at the midway post and the start of the challenge and join in the challenge here
Everyone who adds 2 cards will receive this month's paper.


I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html


Saturday, 15 June 2024

Gecko Galz Steampunk challenge

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


I layered the free Steampunk image onto Gecko Galz papers from Time after time paper set.  Added another steampunk girl from Gecko Galz Steam Fashion Girls Collage sheet.
Added We are 3 sentiments.

I followed Tuesday Morning Sketches 760
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/06/tuesday-morning-sketches-760.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html


Friday, 14 June 2024

My Time to Craft 536 - Winter

My Time to Craft 536 - Winter
https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

I layered coloured fairy from WondersArtist  Winter Fairies Watercolor clip art bundle onto two circles and then onto We are 3 paper.  Added ribbon 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 Saturday 752 (I used circles instead of ovals to fit the fairy)
https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/06/sketch-752.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Christmas with the Cuties 81 - White and/or blue
https://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-no-81-themewhite-andor-blue.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

Crafts Galore Encore challenge 124 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

Fab n Funky 597 - circles
https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-597-circles.html

Double D - something old, something new and something borrowed or blue (old paper, new fairy, blue ribbon)
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/06/pick-threesomething-oldnewborrowed-or.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Peace on Earth Christmas - anything Christmas
https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/06/peace-on-earth-challenge-65.html



Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Gecko Galz - Signs of Summer

Gecko Galz - Signs of Summer
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2024/06/signs-of-summer-challenge.html

I layered Gecko Galz Icons from Mermaids Bay Digital Craft Kit onto papers from the same kit
Then layered these onto paper from Gecko Galz Summer Days ATC set
Added We are 3 sentiment


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments - shaker card and/or summer
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-314-shaker-card-andor-summer.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayju523n.html

Creative Knockouts 523 - 2 or more pattern papers
https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/06/523-2-or-more-pattern-papers-sheepski.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Dream Valley 318 - summer colours
https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-318-summer-colours.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2423 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pip-challenge-2423.html


Gecko Galz Gothic challenge

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


I layered the free image onto ribbon from Scrap Graphics and then onto Gecko Galz paper from Never More ATC collection.  Added WondersArtist black rose from Black and White roses watercolor clip art bundle.  Added We are 3 sentiment



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

Halloween and other occasions 15 - this card is for the Halloween theme.
https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

Two Old Bats Halloween challenge - anything Halloween
https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html 


Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Alicia Bel Facebook Group challenge

I still can't see well enough to colour in so Alicia Bel kindly let me buy her coloured sample of her new stamp  Pearl Goes on a Picnic

If you make a card using an Alicia Bel image you can enter it into the Facebook Group challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/187877358304468

I layered Alicia Bel coloured digi stamp Pearl Goes on a Picnic onto scalloped circle from Pininkie and then onto pattern papers from Pininkie and We are 3   Ribbon from Scrap Graphics.  We are 3 sentiment,


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

Creative Knockouts 523 - two or more pattern papers
https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/06/523-2-or-more-pattern-papers-sheepski.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Fab n Funky 597 - circles
https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-597-circles.html

Inkspirational 317 - word prompt Frame
https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/inkspirational-challenge-317-word.html

Little Red Wagon - So cute
https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-759-so-cute.html


Monday, 10 June 2024

Farm Quest 53 - Picnic Things

FarmQuest 53 - Picnic Things
https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqcb-53-theme-is-picnic-things-starting.html


I use papers and coloured elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Reasons to Love Summer collection by Lisa Rosa Designs.  We are 3 sentiment

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

FarmQuest General Store - anything farm/country
https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/fqgs-17-main-post-for-afcg-theme-plus.html

Four Seasons - Summer
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-anything-goes-summer-challenge.html



 

Tuesday Morning Sketches 759

Tuesday Morning Sketches 759
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/06/tuesday-morning-sketches-759.html

I still can't see out my right eye an my left eye is blurry so it took me ages to make this card yesterday, and then I forgot to add it to my blog and to the challenge.  Just made it before the challenge closed.


 I used WondersArtist coloured clip art from Daisy Flowers watercolor clip art and We are 3 sentiment

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

AAA Birthday challenge 62 - cute
https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/06/game-62-cute.html



A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

Four Seasons - Summer
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-anything-goes-summer-challenge.html


Halloween and other Occasions - birthday
https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

If you give a Crafter a Cookie - you are my sunshine (daisy flowers look like suns)
https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-193-june-you-are-my.html

Little Red Wagon 758 - so cute
https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-759-so-cute.html

Once Upon a time 23 - Up in the garden and down in the dirt (I have used flowers from the garden)
https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-23-up-in-garden-and-down.html

{PIN]spirational 314 - flowers
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pinspirational-challenge-314-june.html


Triple B - Birds, butterflies and/or blooms
https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-challenge.html



Sunday, 9 June 2024

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes - Where are the fairies

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes - Where are the fairies
https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/

Be inspired by:

I was inspired by the words "Where there are flowers, There fairies are!

We are 3 paper and sentiments.  Flowers and leaves from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
Coloured fairy picture in circle from WondersArtist Cottage Core Fairies watercolor clip art bundle

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

I followed Atlantic Hearts Sketch 580 (I used butterflies instead of brads)
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/sketch-580.html


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

AAA Birthday 62 - Cute
https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/06/game-62-cute.html


A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge June #6 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 05 2024 May-June- anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Halloween and other occasions - birthday
https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

Incy Wincy - Winter snow or Summer flowers
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-winter-snow-or-summer-flowers.html

Make my Monday - B is for (birthday and butterflies)
https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/227-b-is-for.html

Morgan;s Art World 77 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2024/06/morgans-artworld-challenge-77.html

Once Upon a Time 23 - up in the garden and down in the dirt (inspired by in the garden)
https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-23-up-in-garden-and-down.html

[PIN]spirational 314 - flowers
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pinspirational-challenge-314-june.html

Triple B - birds, butterflies and/or blooms
https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-challenge.html