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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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Friday, 30 May 2025

My Time to Craft 561 - Arch shaped card

 My Time to Craft 561 - Arch shaped card
https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

I have used Conjurer of Dreams coloured Window Frame and Fairy Archway
Typed sentiment in word art

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:

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

DL.Art May Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-may-2025-linky.html

Hearts Quest for shaped cards and tags 5 - any shape except rectangle
https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/05/hqfscat-5-theme-of-anything-goes-shaped.html


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 papers from Gecko Galz Steampunk ATC collection and Autumn Calling Craft Kit
Ribbon and Brads from Scrap Graphics

I followed Sketch Saturday 776 (I used a rectangle instead of the oval
https://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2025/05/sketch-776.html


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

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

Crafts Galore Encore challenge 135 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html

DL.Art May Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-may-2025-linky.html


 

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Gecko Galz monthly card challenge

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

I used Gecko Galz paper from Victorian Blues Paper pack.
Typed sentiment in word art



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May #5  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html


Friday, 23 May 2025

My Time to Craft Christmas 113 - Smooshing

My Time to Craft Christmas 113 - smooshing
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I used to sometimes use smooshing with inks or paints when I was making handmade cards, but unfortunately I can no longer make handmade cards due to my sore hands and bad eyes so I have used a digital paper that looks a bit like it.

I have used WondersArtist paper from Colorful Snowflakes paper set 
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Snowflakes and Ice Crystals and Christmas Landscapes part 2 
Mini clip art sets.  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 Try a Sketch on Tuesday No 670
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-670.html 


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May #5  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

  .Crafty Catz 694 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-694-anything-goes.html

DL.Art May Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-may-2025-linky.html


 

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The Paper Shelter 639 - Dots and/or stripes

 The Paper Shelter 639 - Dots and/or stripes
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

I have used The Paper Shelter dots and stripes papers from Birthday Cupcake paper set
The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp and background from Sweet Emma set
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 303 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-sketches-at-ssw2.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May #5  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

C.R.A.F.T. 755 - anything goes
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-755-anything-goes.html

.Crafty Catz 694 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-694-anything-goes.html

DL.Art May Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2025/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-may-2025-linky.html 




Saturday, 17 May 2025

Atlantic Hearts Sketch 629

 Atlantic Hearts Sketch 629
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/sketch-629.html

I have used WondersArtist papers from Crystal Skies paper set
WondersArtist mini coloured clip art from Teddy Bears part 2 clip art set
Ribbon from Scrap Graphics
We are 3 sentiment

This is the sketch


I made this card for my youngest daughter who turned 47 this year.  She likes blue and she used to make teddy bears.  She doesn't have time now as she works as a care worker in the Blue Mountains during school hours 4 days a week and then 2 afternoons in the chemist.

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


A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May #5  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

.Crafty Catz 694 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-694-anything-goes.html



Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group progressive freebie

 At the beginning of each month Conjurer of Dreams gives a free image to join the progressive freebie challenge.  If you make a card and put it on the group you then receive the next image by email.  Then when you make a card with that image and post it on the group you receive the next one.   There are 4 images each month,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I made this card with last week's image but had not yet put it on my blog.  I am running behind with everything as my eyes and pain in my hands and arms are worse.  But I am still here.


I used the free image with Conjurer of Dreams frame from Ivy frames set and blue silk backgrounds
We are 3 sentiment

I followed sketch 302 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2  (I rotated the sketch)
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-sketches-at-ssw2.html


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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May #5  2025 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #05 2025 May-June - anything goes with optional twist Masculine
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

.Crafty Catz 694 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-694-anything-goes.html

Fab n Funky 616 - Have a mice day
https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-616-have-mice-day.html