Granmargarets cards-n-stuff

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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.

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook free image number 2 for April

Each month on the Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group Kim gives a free image to join the progressive challenge. If you make a card with the image she then sends you the next image to your email. There are 4 images each month.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I made this card with the second April image

I layered the free image onto Conjurer of Dreams Red silk background
Added strips of Conjurer of Dreams Blue Silk backgrounds and Purple Bubbles paper
Added fairy from Conjurer of Dreams Quirky Fairies clip art
Added ribbon and bow from Digital Artistry Oh My Ribbons 04 by Bekah E Designs
lace border from Scrap Graphics
We are 3 sentiment

I followed Atlantic Heart's sketch 676
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/sketch-676.html

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

.Crafty Catz 711 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/crafty-catz-challenge-711.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

Friday, 10 April 2026

Gecko Galz April 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 used the free image on Gecko Galz Nutcracker Dreams paper set (which was a free set with purchase).
Ribbons from Scrap Graphics and Scrapbook Digital Artristry

I followed the April sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-sketch-challenge.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Krafty Chicks 815 - Christmas
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-815-christmas.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook group progressive challenge

At the beginning of each month Conjurer of Dreams gives a free image to join the Facebook group progressive challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

This is the card I made with this weeks image which is the first image for April and you can download it at the group.

If you make a card with the image Kim will email you the next image. There are 4 images each month.

I layered the free image onto Conjurer of Dreams Easter background and added floral frame

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 336 - watercolor and/or Spring+ a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-336-watercolor-andor-spring.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

Colorful Options - yellow or rainbow colours
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Fab n Funky 634 - Easter/Spring
https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-634-easterspring.html

Heart's Quest Celebration of Love #4 - BEWAS optional Spring theme
https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/hearts-quest-celebrations-of-love-4-in.html?

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

The Four Seasons - Spring
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/spring-season-april-2026.html

Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Farm Quest General Store 39 - anything farm or country

Farm Quest General Store 39 - anything farm or country
https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/

I was happy to be invited to be guest designer at Farm Quest General Store for April

I used paper and elements from My Memories Golden Green Goodness
We are 3 sentiments

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:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 336 - watercolor and/or Spring plus a sentiment (my card is spring + 2 sentiments)
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-336-watercolor-andor-spring.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2614 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/pip-challenge-2614.html

Try it on Tuesday - Make it cute
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-cute.html

Sunday, 5 April 2026

Happy Easter

I used paper and elements from My Memories In three days by Queen Brat digital designs

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge 146 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-146-crafts-galore.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

FabnFunky634 - Easter/Spring
https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-634-easterspring.html

Saturday, 4 April 2026

Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge #4 - anything fantasy

Heart's Quest fantasy challenge #4 - anything fantasy
https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/04/hearts-quest-fantasy-4-for-april-2026.html

I used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Yellow and Halloween paper sets
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Halloween Fairies part 5 mini clipart 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 692 at Try a Sketch on Tuesday
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-692.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for April #4 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

Colorful Options - yellow or rainbow
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026.html

Crafts Galore 146 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-146-crafts-galore.html

Dragonfly Dreams - butterflies
https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-challenge-butterflies.html

DL.Art March Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/03/dlart-marh-2026-linky-challenge.html

Two Old Bats Halloween challenge - anything Halloween
https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-halloween.html

Friday, 3 April 2026

Cute B Digis

Because I can no longer see to colour in Berenice at Cute B Digi Stamps has kindly had some of her stamps coloured for me.

I made this card with the coloured version of Mariposa. You can buy the black and white digi stamp at her shop https://payhip.com/CuteBeeDigis

There is also a Facebook group where you can see some of her work.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609782292603897 and if you join the group you can find the discount code to get 40% off her stamps at present.

I have layered Cute B Digi precoloured digi stamp Mariposa Monarca onto WondersArtist papers from Stained glass butterflies paper set.
Added We are 3 sentiment

I followed Try a sketch on Tuesday No 692
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-692.html