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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.
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Friday, 30 August 2024

My Time to Craft Christmas 94 - Santa

 My Time to Craft Christmas 94 - Santa
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/


I layered coloured clip art from WondersArtist mini clip art bundle Santa and Elves part  2 onto paper from  Digital Scrapbooking Studio Snow Magical by Aimee Harrison
Added 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 Tuesday Morning sketch 771
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/08/tuesday-morning-sketches-771.html


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

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Everybody Art - anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/562.html

Outlawz Festive Friday has 4 themes - this card is for Christmas
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/08/festive-friday-challenge-2-august-to-5.html

The Holly and Ivy 168 - anything Christmas
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-168-anything-christmas-goes.html

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

The Paper Shelter 607 - Back to the books

 The Paper Shelter 607 - Back to the books
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/


I layered The Paper Shelter precoloured digi and background from Back To School digi set onto Digital Scrapbooking paper from Sharpened Pencils by Art and Life Scraps.
Added sentiment and elements from same bundle.

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

I followed sketch 284 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/08/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-august.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Krafty Chicks 730 - all occasions
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/krafty-chicks-challenge-730-all.html


Monday, 26 August 2024

Gecko Galz customer challenge - Beauty of the Far East

 Gecko Galz customer challenge - Beauty of the Far East
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2024/08/beauty-of-far-east-challenge.html

I layered one of the coloured pictures from the August free collage sheet from Gecko Galz
onto paper from Gecko Galz Far East Craft Kit
Added swirl from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Mulled by Zesty Designs

If you sign up for the Gecko Galz newsletter you receive a free collage sheet each month.

I followed Sketch Saturday 758
https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2024/08/sketch-758.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art Linky August challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Try it on Tuesday - Make it Feminine
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/08/make-it-feminine.html


Friday, 23 August 2024

My Time to Craft 541 - Trees

My Time to Craft 541 - Trees
https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ 


I used paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
WondersArtist coloured clip are from Trees Watercolor clip art bundle and Forest 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 Tuesday Morning Sketches 770
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/08/tuesday-morning-sketches-770.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge 8 Reminder - anything fantasy with option of elves

Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge 8 reminder - anything fantasy with option of elves
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqfcb-was-tfatu-85-midway-notice-for.html

I layered WondersArtist coloured clip art from WondersArtist mini Woodland Elves clip art onto Digital Scrapbooking Studio paper from Dreamland by Butterfly Design
Added We are 3 sentiment

I would like to add my card to the following:

Addicted to Stamps and more 474 - any occasion
https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-474-any-occasion.html

Alphabet - J is for juvenile - young person or child
https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/j-is-for-juvenile-young-person-or-child.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Sisterhood of Crafters - kards for kids
https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-14-kards-for-kids.html


Sunday, 18 August 2024

Tuesday Morning sketches 769

Tuesday Morning Sketches 769
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2024/08/tuesday-morning-sketches-769.html


WondersArtist paper from Retro paper and Melody Watercolor clip art bundle
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Rockabilly mini clip art bundle
Ribbon from Scrap Graphics
Sentiment from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

(Everything at WondersArtst and WondersArtist minis are on special at the moment)

This is sketch 769 (I used circle instead of heart)


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html 

Outlawz Twisted Thursday - anything goes with optional twist Music
https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/08/twisted-thursdays-august-1-september-4.html





Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes - The Red Wheelbarrow

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

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I used WondersArtist coloured clip art from Spring Wheelbarrows watercolor clip art bundle and chickens watercolor clip art bundle
Papers and other elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
We are 3 sentiment

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

I followed The Outlawz Wednesday August Sketch challenge - use an oval shape and flowers
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-sketch-challenge.html


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

Addicted to Stamps and more 474 - any occasion
https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-474-any-occasion.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 08 2024 August - anything goes with optional twist Geometric design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html


Friday, 16 August 2024

The 12 months of Christmas 113 - midway post - anything goes Christmas with optional circles

 

The 12 months of Christmas 113 - midway post - anything goes Christmas with optional circles
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-midway-anything-goes.html

I have layered WondersArtist mini coloured clip art from Christmas Girl Gnomes onto Lisa's paper for this month.

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.  You have until the end of the month to join in.
Everyone who adds two cards will receive this months circles paper

I would like to add my card to the following:

ABC Christmas challenge - P is for pink (lots of pink circles)
https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/abc-christmas-p-q-and-r-are-for.html

Addicted to Stamps and More 474 - any occasion
https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-474-any-occasion.html

Alphabet challenge - J is for juvenile - young person or child
https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/j-is-for-juvenile-young-person-or-child.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Outlawz Festive Friday has 4 themes - this card is for Christmas theme
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/08/festive-friday-challenge-2-august-to-5.html

The Holly and Ivy 167 - anything Christmas
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-167-anything-christmas-goes.html

The Sisterhood of Crafters - kards for kids
https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-14-kards-for-kids.html




My Time to Craft Christmas 93 - Wreaths

 

My Time to Craft Christmas 93 - Wreaths
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I layered WondersArtist coloured clip art from Christmas Holly Watercolor clip art bundle onto Digital Scrapbooking Studio paper and added 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 would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html 


Saturday, 10 August 2024

Gecko Galz August 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 Camelot Paper set




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

Friday, 9 August 2024

My Time to Craft 540 - Back to School

My Time to Craft 540 - Back to School
https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ 

I layered clip art from WondersArtist Retro Kids watercolor clip art bundle onto Digital Scrapbooking Studio paper from Happy School Days by Papier Studio Silke
Added word art from Happy School days

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


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 07 2024 July-August - anything goes with optional twist Summer Holiday/Vacation
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html


Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Gecko Galz August card challenge

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


I layered the free image onto washi tape from Digital Scrapbooking Studio and then onto Gecko Galz paper from Dream Weaver ATC set

I followed Try a Sketch on Tuesday 652
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-652.html


I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 07 2024 July-August - anything goes with optional twist Summer Holiday/Vacation
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html


Sunday, 4 August 2024

Gecko Galz Christmas 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

I layered the Gecko Galz free Christmas image onto Gecko Galz papers from Arabian Dreams paper set and Botannical Christmas paper set.  Typed Happy Christmas in word art.

I followed the August sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-sketch-challenge-2024.html 


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 07 2024 July-August - anything goes with optional twist Summer Holiday/Vacation
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

Crafty Calendar - anything goes
https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

Crafty Gals Corner 257 - anything goes with the twist Christmas
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-257-anything-goes-wtwist.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html

Little Red Wagon 767 - Christmas in July
https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html


Saturday, 3 August 2024

Heart's Quest fantasy challenge - anything fantasy with August option elves

 Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - anything fantasy with August option elves.
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/


I layered WondersArtist mini coloured clip art from Christmas Elves 1 mini clip art bundle onto We are 3 paper.  Added 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 Atlantic Hearts Sketch 588
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/sketch-588.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 07 2024 July-August - anything goes with optional twist Summer Holiday/Vacation
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html 



Friday, 2 August 2024

My Time to Craft Christmas 92 - use buttons

 My Time to Craft Christmas 92 - use buttons
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I layered buttons from Digital Scrabooking Studio Christmas Buttons by Butterfly Designs onto squares of different colours.  Added 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 would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge August #8 2024 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge 07 2024 July-August - anything goes with optional twist Summer Holiday/Vacation
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

Crafty Gals Corner - anyghing goes with twist Christmas
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-257-anything-goes-wtwist.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-and-dlart-thankful-thursday.html 

Little Red Wagon 767 - Christmas in July
https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html



Thursday, 1 August 2024

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Gingerbread cookies or candies

 Christmas Crafts all Year Round - Gingerbread cookies or candies
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/

I used papers, border and cookie tree from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Mulled by Zesty Designs.
Coloured Gingerbread man from WondersArtist Christmas Sweaters Watercolor clip art
We are 3 sentiment

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