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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. family:";">http://faeryink.com/product/granmargaret-fairy-digital-stamp/

2025 - Now due to my sore hands and bad eyes I make mostly digital cards and scrapbook pages.
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Friday, 29 August 2025

Gecko Galz Monthly 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 have added Gecko Galz paper twice from Aladin s Palace paper pack
Added the free digi.
Layered We are 3 sentiment onto another paper from the same pack.

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

Classic Design challenge #08 2025 August/September anything goes with optional Happy birthday
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2025-augsep.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html



Gecko Galz August challenge - "Sheherazade"


Gecko Galz August challenge -  "Sheherazade"
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2025/08/schererazade-customer-challenge.html



I layered Gecko Galz image from  Sheherazade collage set onto One Thousand and Night background ATC
Added We are 3 sentiment

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

Classic Design challenge #08 2025 August/September anything goes with optional Happy birthday
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2025-augsep.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html



Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Conjurer of Dreams - Sea Adventures reminder post

Conjurer of Dreams August challenge reminder post = Sea adventures
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2025/08/sea-adventures-with-granmargaret.html

I was just doing my design team cards ready for September when I remembered I hadn't posted my August cards which I was supposed to post on 13 August.

My arthritis and eyes have been much worse and then on Sunday 10th August I fell over my great grandson's little car face down onto the floor hitting my head and because of the arthritis pan in my arms and legs I couldn't get myself up.  My husband is not allowed to lift because of his heart.  Because I was on my face I couldn't press my Vital call alarm button that I wear around my neck so my grand daughter pressed the button next to the phone and they sent an ambulance to get me up.  Because I had hit my head they took me to the hospital,  The male nurses were lovely and saw me quickly and I was there about 4 hours while they tested my heart and I had a brain scan and chest and pelvis x-rays.   They said everything was okay but I am still in a lot of pain.

Details of my August cards as follows:

Card 1 was on my blog on 1 August
I used Blue glitter silk background, Mermaid Scales, Mermaid Quirky clipart, Ocean Creatures clipart
We are 3 sentiment

Card 2 for 13 August
Iridescent textures background, Sea quotes, Mystical Mermaids, Mermaid quirky clip art

Card 3 for 13 August

Underwater world, Mesmerizing mermaid clip art, Sea quotes, Ocean creatures, ocean treasures, Hammered Metal Background

Card 4 for 13 August
Ocean Breeze, Entwined mermaids, Sea Quotes.


 I would like to add my card to the following:

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with optional twist anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/08/aa-97-starts-15-august-2025-with.html

Alley's Angels 97 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/08/aa-97-starts-15-august-2025-with.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for August #8  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #08 2025 August/September anything goes with optional Happy birthday
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2025-augsep.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes with optional twist Summer things
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html




Sunday, 17 August 2025

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes Reminder post - Marigold

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

Be inspired by 


inspired by My petals see are golden too

I used WondersArtist paper from Wonderful Yellow paper set
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Marigold watercolor clipart bundle
We are 3 sentiment

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

I followed Try a Sketch on Tuesday No 676
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2025/08/Challenge-676A.html


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

Alley's Angels - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/08/aa-97-starts-15-august-2025-with.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for August #8  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #08 2025 August/September anything goes with optional Happy birthday
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2025-augsep.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html

Double D - Bee happy - use b or the word Happy
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2025/08/bee-happy-challenge.html



Saturday, 16 August 2025

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook Freebie August No 2

 Each month at the beginning of the month Kim puts a free image to use for the Facebook Freebie progressive challenge.  If you make a project with the free image Kim then sends you the next image by email.  There are 4 images each month
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I also used Conjurer of Dreams Ivy frame and Tea Dyed paper
We are 3 sentiment 

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

Alley's Angels 97 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/08/aa-97-starts-15-august-2025-with.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for August #8  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #08 2025 August/September anything goes with optional Happy birthday
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2025-augsep.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html

(Pin)spirational challenge 328 - fairies in the wood
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html





The 12 Months of Christmas cards link up midway post - 125 any Christmas card with optional twist diamond shapes

The 12 months of Christmas cards link up 125 midway post - any Christmas card with optional twist diamond shapes.
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

I used Lisa's paper for this month.
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Christmas Cats 1 mini clipart set
Brads from Digital Scrapping Studio.  We are 3 sentiment

I followed sketch 308 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2025/08/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-august-2025.html

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 to the challenge 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 August #8  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments - any shape except a triangle + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-328-any-shape-but-rectangle.html

Classic Design challenge #08 2025 August/September anything goes with optional Happy birthday
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2025-augsep.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html

Outlawz Festive Friday has 4 themes - this card is for Christmas
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/08/festive-friday-challenge-1-august-2025.html

Friday, 15 August 2025

Creations in Pink 84 - anything in mainly pink

 Creations in Pink 84 - anything in mainly pink
https://creationsinpink1challenge.blogspot.com/

I used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Pink paper set
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Pink Cowgirls part 1 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 also like to add my card to the following:

.AAA Birthday 76 = sport (horse riding)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/08/festive-friday-challenge-1-august-2025.html


A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for August #8  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to  Start - anything goes with optional twist Summer things
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

DL.Art August Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/08/dlart-august-2025-linky-challenge.html

Love these Pretty Papers - anything goes optional theme Summer theme
https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

Outlawz Festive Friday has 4 themes - this card is for critters (horse)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/08/festive-friday-challenge-1-august-2025.html