Granmargarets cards-n-stuff

Welcome to my blog

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, 28 March 2026

Gecko Galz Fantasy Challenge

Every month Gecko Galz gives a free image to join the fantasy challenge and other free images to join in the other challenges
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

I layered the free image onto Gecko Galz papers from Ice Castles paper set
Added We are 3 sentiment

Gecko Galz March 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 Christmas image onto papers from Starlight ATC Collection
Added We are 3 sentiment

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

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

Crafty Catz
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/crafty-catz-710-anything-goes.html

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

Friday, 27 March 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook progressive challenge card 4

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group progressive challenge card 4
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648

I layered the free image onto Conjurer of Dreams Grungy Halloween background and Conjurer of Dreams Halloween Glitter Silk background

Added We are 3 sentiment

I would like to add my card to the following:

Ally's Angels 104 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/12/allys-angels-101-anything-goes-theme.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

Two Old Bats Halloween challenge - anything Halloween
https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-mid-month-reminder.html

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Conjurer of Dreams 18 - anything goes with a twist mystical animals

Conjurer of Dreams 18 - anything goes with a twist mystical animals
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/

Card 1 was on my blog on 1 March

Card 2

Card 3

Card 4

Card 5

Card 1 – Seahorse Ride, Underwater Fantasy ATC, Purple Bubbles Paper, We are 3 sentiment

Card 2 – Crystal Cave entrance, Tooled leather frame, Steampunk dragon clipart

Card 3 – Forest Path, Unicorn Magic

Card 4 – Mystical Beast, Metallic Silk background, Blue Glitter silk background, fantasy quote

Card 5 - Mystical Beast free image with March purchase, Clouds and stars paper, Galaxy glittered silk background.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team every few days and join in the challenge at https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-conjurer-of-dreams-challenge-18.html

With each post from the design team members you can download a free image. If you don't have any images you can use one of the free images in the challenge.

I would like to add my cards to the following:

Classic Design challenge #3 2026 March/April anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

Monday, 23 March 2026

The Paper Shelter

Good morning to all our Paper Shelter fans. Today is a very sad day for all of us on the Paper Shelter Challenge blog team.

The Paper Shelter Store has now closed. Pedro has made the very tough choice to close the store and consequently the challenge blog, as like many other small business owners at the minute, the store was not generating enough sales to cover the costs of running it and paying the fees that hide behind the store front.

It is with a very heavy heart that we all have to say a sad goodbye to you all.

The blog will remain open for the time being for you to use as inspiration for the adorable images that Pedro and Veronica have created over the years.

Thank you all once again for your support over the years with our challenges.

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

I made this last card for The Paper Shelter

I have layered The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp and background from A Piggies Happy Place on to The Paper Shelter paper from Spring Swing.
Added flower, brads, butterflies and sentiment from Digital Artistry Daffodil Collection by Aimee Harrison.

I followed sketch 322 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-madness-with-sketches-322-323.html