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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.
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Saturday, 28 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook freebie 4

 Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group freebie 4
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I layered the free image onto 3 papers from Conjurer of Dreams Glittery Christmas Silk Backgrounds
Added Conjurer of Dreams clipart lady from Victorian House & clipart set and We are 3 sentiment

I followed sketch 689 at Try a Sketch on Tuesday
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-689.html


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

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

,Crafty Catz 708 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-challenge-708.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html


Friday, 27 February 2026

Try a Sketch on Tuesday 689

 Try a sketch on Tuesday 689
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-689.html

I don't make many masculine cards - I made this specially for my Brother-in-law.

I used WondersArtist papers from Clouds, Crystal Skies and Wonderful Sage paper sets
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Camping watercolor clip art
Typed sentiment in Word art

I rotated the sketch


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

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html




Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The Paper Shelter 666 - Embossing Wet or Dry

 The Paper Shelter 666 - Embossing Wet or Dry
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

I made handmade cards for many years and I have many embossing folders which I used with my Cuttlebug.  I also did lots of heat embossing.  But unfortunately I can no longer make handmade cards due to my sore hands and bad eyes so I have used embossed papers on my card.

I layered The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp from the Ballerina stamp set onto three embossed papers from Digital Artistry Ballerina collection by Silvia Romeo
Added ballet shoes and flowers from same collection
We are 3 Sentiment
(you also get a black and white set plus background in the stamp set)

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:

Ally's Angels 103 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/02/allys-angels-103-challenge-anything.html

Allsorts 843 - embossing or anything goes
https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-843.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

Colorful Options - Pinks and purples (my favourite colours)
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026.html

The Crafters Cafe 327 - for the girls optional anything goes
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/327-for-girls-optional-anything-goes.html

.Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html


Gecko Galz 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 layered the free image onto Gecko Galz paper from Winter Weather ATC sheet
Added We are 3 sentiment

I followed sketch 689 at Try a Sketch on Tuesday
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-689.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

C.R.A.F.T. - 774
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge774-christmas.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2608 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/pip-challenge-2608.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html




Saturday, 21 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook Group February image 3

 Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook group progressive challenge February image 3
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I layered the free image onto Conjurer of Dreams papers Glittery Christmas backgrounds and Cracked.  Added We are 3 sentiment.

I followed Atlantic Hearts Sketch 669
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/sketch-669.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

Crafting from the art - anything goes
https://craftingfromtheartchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge-2026.html

,Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html


Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook Progressive challenge February No 2

 Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook group progressive challenge February image 2
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I have used the free image with Conjurer of Dreams Stained Glass Frame and red silk background
Added We are 3 sentiment

 I would like to add my card to the following:

Alley's Angels 103 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/02/allys-angels-103-challenge-anything.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Cardz for Galz 270 - wings (male has wings)
https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/02/270-wings-birds-bees-butterlies-etc.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

,Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

Crafty Gals Corner 274 - anything goes with optional heart
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-274-anything-goes-woptional.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html

Hearts Quest 82 - anything with a heart - optional red or gold heart
https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-challenge-82-anything-with.html

Pick 3 challenge - pick at least three items - my card has fantasy, bright colours, circles (in the frame)

Friday, 20 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams February colour challenge

Conjurer of Dreams February colour challenge at the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I used Conjurer of Dreams Blue glitter silk background, window frame, Lavender Sprite, Floral borders clip art, and added hearts.

This was the colour sample

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

The Crafters Cafe 327 - For the Girls optional anything goes
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/327-for-girls-optional-anything-goes.html

Crafty Gals Corner 274 - anything goes with optional heart
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-274-anything-goes-woptional.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html

Heart's Quest 82 - anything goes with a heart optional red or gold hearts
https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-challenge-82-anything-with.html


Paper Rocks Scissors - anything using paper and/or scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-13-challenge.html

Triple B - birds, butterflies or blooms



Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Gecko Galz Gothic challenge

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

I layered the free image onto Gecko Galz papers from Frightfully Delightful kit and Haunted Woods paper set.  Typed sentiment in Word Art

I followed sketch 689 at Try a sketch on Tuesday
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-689.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html

Gecko Galz February customer challenge - all you need is love

 Gecko Galz customer challenge - all you need is love
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-customer-challenge.html


I layered one of the images from Gecko Galz Be My Valentine collage set onto paper from Pure Love ATC Sheet

I followed sketch 779 at Just Add Ink
https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2026/02/just-add-ink-779sketch.html 

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



Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Patties Creatrions challenge 239

 Patties Creations challenge 239 - anything goes using a stamped or digital image
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-239.html

Each month Pattie gives a free stamp that you can use if you wish.  Unfortunately I normally can't use them as I can't see to colour and I can only use coloured digital stamps.  But this month Pattie has also give a coloured stamp so I am able to join in.

I have used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Red, Wonderful Gold, and Wonderful Baby Blue paper sets.
Patties free coloured digi stamp.
WondersArtist coloured snowflake
We are 3 sentiment

I followed the retro sketch 83 from February 2016 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/02/ssw2-february-2026-320-and-321.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

Crafting from the Art - anything goes
https://craftingfromtheartchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge-2026.html

Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html

Farm Quest Country Christmas - anything farm/country Christmas
https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/farmquest-country-christmas-29.html

Paper Rocks Scissors - anything with paper/scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-13-challenge.html



Monday, 16 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook progressive challenge

 At the beginning of every month Kim gives a free image to join the Facebook freebie challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648
If you make a card with the image Kim sends you the next image.   There are 4 every month

Because my computer died I am late doing my first card for February

With the free image I used Red Silk Background, Cracked, Floral Borders and Butterfly clipart
We are 3 sentiment

I followed sketch 321 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/02/ssw2-february-2026-320-and-321.html


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

Alley's Angels 103 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/02/allys-angels-103-challenge-anything.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

Crafty GalsCorner 274 - anything goes with optional twist heart
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-274-anything-goes-woptional.html

.Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html


Hearts Quest 82 - anything with a heart optional red or gold heart
https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-challenge-82-anything-with.html

12 months of Christmas Challenge 131 Cozy Cocoa Midway post

 12 months of Christmas cards 131 midway post - any Christmas card with optional theme Cozy Cocoa 
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-131-midway-anything-goes.html

I used this month's paper and Lisa's Vintage Ornaments paper
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Winter Hot Cocoa gnomes part 2 clipart 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 the start of the challenge and join in the challenge at
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-131-anything-goes-christmas.html
Everyone who enters 2 cards will receive this month's paper



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html






Saturday, 14 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens 
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/

Card 1 was on my blog on 1 February

Card 2

Card 3

Card 4

Card 5

Card 1 – Vintage Vixens, Purple silk background, blue glitter silk background, glass flowers

Card 2 – Vexing Vixens, Burnt paper background

Card 3 – Inked Mistress, Blue glitter silk background, floral frame

Card 4 – Autumn Vibes, Prism background, Bejeweled

Card 5 – Spirit Vibes, blue glittered silk background, purple silk background 

We are 3 sentiments on all the cards

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team every few days and join in the challenge at the start of the challenge at
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-17-anything.html
Also there you will see the list of the other Conjurer of Dreams challenges you can join,

Every few days on each design team's entry there is a free image.






Wednesday, 11 February 2026

My computer died

My computer died at the beginning of last week.   I borrowed my grand daughter's laptop to type this.

I won't be able to post anything here or join in any challenges until I get a new computer.

Also I won't be able to make any cards or scrapbook pages.

I made handmade cards and scrapbook pages for many years but due to my sore hands and bad eyes I can only make digital ones.  Thankfully all my digital stamps and papers are on external hard drives so as soon as I get my new computer I will be able to make some cards.

I have my four weekly eye injections in both eyes for the macular degeneration tomorrow so I won't be able to see for the rest of the day.

Have a good day everyone.  I don't know why some thing have been underlined.  I am having so much trouble try


Saturday, 7 February 2026

Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge - anything fantasy

  Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge - anything fantasy
https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/

I have used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Baby Blue, Wonderful Hot pink, Wonderful Pink and Wonderful Sage paper sets
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Spring Fairies mini clipart set and Red Roses watercolor clip art bundle.
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 for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

Crafts Galore Encore challenge 143 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html



Paper Rocks Scissors 13 - anything using paper and/or scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-13-challenge.html



Sunday, 1 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/

I used Conjurer of Dreams Vintage Vixens, Purple silk background, blue glitter silk background, glass flowers
We are 3 sentiment

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html



Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html


Outlawz Twisted challenge for February - colour challenge

Outlawz Twisted challenge for February - colour challenge
https://toltwistedchallenge.blogspot.com/ 

Be inspired by the following colours


This is the card I made using some of the colours


I used WondersArtist papers from Rustic Autumn 2, Wonderful Purple and Wonderful Pink
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Fairy Princess mini clipart bundle
We are 3 sentiment 
I hope you will go over later and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

  I would like to add my card to the following:

.AAA Colourboard #24 - pinks
https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/colourboard-24.html



A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html


Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html



Outlawz Christmas challenge - anything Christmas

Outlawz Christmas challenge for February - anything Christmas
https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/

WondersArtist coloured clipart from Blue Christmas
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 Try a Sketch on Tuesday No 687
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/TSOT687.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html


Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html


Christmas Crafts all Year Round - C and D are for

 Christmas Crafts all Year Round - C and D are for
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge-c-and-d.html

Card 1 - C is for Christmas Carols

I used paper and elements from Gecko Galz
We are 3 sentiment

Card 2 - D is for Dogs

For card 2 I used WondersArtist clip art from Outdoor Landscapes and Bernese Mountain Dogs mini clip; art bundles.
We are 3 sentiment

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

For card 2 I followed sketch 687 at Try a Sketch on Tuesday
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/TSOT687.html


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

613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist animal magic (card 2)
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html



Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html