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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.
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Thursday 31 March 2016

Julia Spiri challenge 15 - anything goes with the twist film book or song

Challenge 15 at Julia Spiri is anything goes with the twist film book or song
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

I have used the song "Easter Parade" from the movie "Easter Parade" starring Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford.  Music by Irving Berlin as my inspiration

Have layered Julia Spiri digi stamp The Victorian Hat onto paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.  Added frame from Digital Scrapbooking Studio and sentiment from Create with TLC.
Coloured digi stamp with Prismacolor pencils and glitter pens.

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

You are also invited to join our facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/JuliaSpiriDTGroup/

Lyrics for Easter Parade (part only)
In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade

They used to show this movie on TV at Easter.  I was very disappointed that they didn't have this or any other special Easter programs this year.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations 153 - anything goes
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-153.html

Crafting from the Heart 105 - anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-105.html

Crafting with Friends 17 - anything goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-17.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Fussy and Fancy 160 - pastel colours
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-160-pastel.html

Inspiration Destination 79 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 30 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-30.html

Imagine That facebook group challenge - Spring

The March challenge at Imagine That's facebook group is spring using an Imagine That digi stamp
https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginethatdigis/

I have layered precoloured digi from Leesa's Tulip set onto Sunburst paper from Imagine That At the Beach Digi paper set (which I recoloured purple).  Layered that onto Roses paper from the Leesa's Tulip set.  Added sentiment from same set.  Added extra tulips and butterfly from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

  Leesa's Tulip set is on special at the moment.

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

Artistic Inspirations 153 - anything goes
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-153.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 79 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-79.html
  
As you like it - use favourite line on bingo
I have used diagonal line Fussy & Fancy, Purple, Pink as my favourite colours are purples and pinks.



Faery Ink March facebook challenge

https://www.facebook.com/groups/faeryink/
Amanda kindly gave us a free image to join the Faery Ink facebook challenge for March
I have layered the Faery Ink digi stamp onto paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio and coloured with Prismacolor pencils.  Added heart splatters and flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.  Sentiment from Ginger's House blog.
Added pink rhinestone hearts and flowers.

I would like to also add this card to the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations 153 - anything goes
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-153.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Fun-day Friday 130 - anything goes with the twist hearts and flowers
(Sadly this is the last challenge at Fan-tastic Tuesday)
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/29-march-challenge-130-anything-goes.html

Inspiration Destination 79 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-79.html

Wednesday 30 March 2016

Scrapping Everyday Miracles layout sketch challenge

Scrapping Everyday Miracles layout sketch challenge for March
http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/time-for-our-march-challenges.html
Layout sketch

My layout
I rarely do layouts of myself but need to leave something for my grand daughters.
I have used papers and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.


Tuesday 29 March 2016

Imagine That birthday challenge card 2

I needed a bear birthday card today and I couldn't find the card I made previously for Imagine That so made a new one.  Of course after I had finished the new one and put into the envelope to post I found the other one.
I am adding this card to the Birthday challenge at Imagine That
http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/creative-playground-challenge-2-birthday.html
You still have 3 days to enter this challenge 

I have used precoloured digi stamp, sentiment and images from Imagine That
Make a Wish KD Kit

I would also like to enter this card into the following:

Artistic Inspirations 153 - anything goes
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-153.html

Inspiration Destination 78 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-78.html




Sunday 27 March 2016

The Glory of Christmas 81 - shadow box or anything goes as long as it is Christmas

Challenge 81 at The Glory of Christmas is shadow box or anything goes as long as it is Christmas
http://thegloryofchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/

My card is not a true shadow box card but I have tried to make it look like one

I have used paper, precoloured image, frames and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Blue Christmas bundle.

I hope you will go over to The Glory of Christmas and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add this card to the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's weekly Christmas card challenge 274 - use a sentiment (Merry Christmas sentiment on my card)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/chnc-challenge-274-use-sentiment.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 78 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-78.html

Sweet Stampin Christmas - cute Christmas
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/cute-christmas.html

Winter Wonderland - Christmas card for a child
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/for-child-25032016.html


Friday 25 March 2016

Lunagirl Moonbeams March challenge - Spring flowers and birds

March challenge at Lunagirl Moonbeams is spring flowers and birds
http://www.lunagirlmoonbeams.com/2016/03/march-challenge-spring-flowers-birds.html

I have used Lunagirl precoloured image "baby girl with bird"
Pattern paper, frame, ribbon, flowers and bird from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

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

613 Avenue Create 168 - anything goes with a twist use a bird (I have 2 on my card)
http://avenue613.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-168-anything-goes-woptional.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper.http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Creative Moments  89 - anything goes with the twist Spring has sprung
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-89.html

Inspiration Destination 78 - anything goeshttp://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-78.html

In the Pink challenge 90 - spring flowers
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-90-spring-flowers.html

Sassy Studio Designs progressive Facebook challenge

Each month Sassy Studio Designs kindly gives us a free image to use in the facebook progressive freebie challenge.  If you make a card and join in the challenge you can request the free image for the next challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/258002824294410/

I was a bit late requesting the image this month so I have made a quick clean and simple card.

I have printed the Sassy Studio Designs digi stamp "Clover" inside a border from Publisher border art (which I recoloured green).  I coloured her with Prismacolor pencils and glitter pens.

I am going to make this into a book for a Rubber Stamp Book Club member.

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

4 Crafty Chicks 291 - less is more (CAS as you can get)
http://4craftychicks.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/4-cc-291-less-is-more.html

Open Minded Crafting Fun monthly challenge 3 - St Patricks day
 http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/monthly-challenge-3-luck-st-patricks-day.html

Thursday 24 March 2016

Gecko Galz inspiration post and free digi

It is my turn to do an inspiration post for Gecko Galz and give away a free digi stamp
http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com.au/

I have made two cards

Card 1 is an Easter card
 Card 2 is a Spring card.

Card 1:  I used paper from Gecko Galz Butterfly Garden paper set
Precoloured image from Gecko Galz Easter Blessings 1 collage sheet
Flowers and leaves from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

Card 2:  I used paper from Butterfly Garden paper set and Garden Party Mini paper pack
Precoloured image and sentiment from Dreams of Spring 1 collage sheet
Flowers and butterflies from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

Here is a free digi stamp for you from Gecko Galz
Remember please do not share this stamp with anyone, refer them to here if they would like to download it
or to http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/hip-hop-designs-by-margaret-ashby.html
Click on image then right click and download to your computer



I would like to add my two cards to the following:

Crafting with Dragonflies 53 - Easter card
http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern papera
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Fun Day Friday - 130 Easter
http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/ffc-130-happy-easter.html

Inspiration Destination 78 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-78.html



Joined another design team - Jo's Scrap Shack Fun Day Friday - plus update on Lynda

I have good news - I have been added to design team A for Jo's Scrap Shack Fun day Friday challenge blog.  The new design team has been announced today
http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com.au/


My first challenge will be 134 on 15 April, 2016.

I have been having worse pain days this week so this helped brighten my days.

I came home on Sunday night after seven weeks staying with my daughter Lynda looking after her.  She has chronic regional pain syndrome in her right leg after a fall in March last year and has been on crutches ever since.  On 19 January she had to have a hysterectomy on the Tuesday afternoon and she came home on the Thursday morning.  On the following Sunday she blacked out and fell and broke her bad leg.  (Thankfully it wasn't her good leg she broke).  Thankfully my other daughter Angela was staying at her house that weekend and called the ambulance.  They operated on her on the Sunday night and put a titanium rod and pins in her leg and she came home the next day.  Angela took a week off work and stayed with her.  She had to go back to the mountains the next week so I went down to Lynda's to help her.

I came back home last Sunday night as Lynda is determined to look after herself (on her crutches) with help from her daughter Sian, and Sian needed her bed back.  Sian is in her final year at school so has important exams this year.   Angela's second daughter Emily has been staying there this week to work at the zoo so she was able help out.   I would appreciate prayers for Lynda as she is still in a lot of pain and not able to walk without the crutches.  Thank you.




Tuesday 22 March 2016

Art by Miran facebook progressive challenge

Each month Art by Miran kindly gives a free image for the progressive facebook challenge.  If you make a card for the challenge you can request the next month's free.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artbymiran/

I have layered the Art by Miran digi stamp Sweet Sally onto paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio and coloured her hair and eyes with mauve distress marker (but the scanner has made it blue) and the rest with Prismacolor pencils.
Added sentiment and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

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

The Corrosive challenge blogMarch challenge 3 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-challenge-3-anything-goes.html

Craft Rocket challenges 11 - anything goes
http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-11-anything-goes.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
 http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 30 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-30.html

Scrapping 4 fun challenge 61 - anything goeshttp://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-61-anything-goes.html

The Outlawz progressive freebie challenge

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/freebie-progressive-challenge-1-march-2016

Each month a different designer gives a free digi stamp for us to use in the Outlawz Progressive challenge.
If you make a card with the image and enter the challenge you receive the next month's free image.
If you haven't already joined in you can register and request this month's image which Gerda Steiner has kindly given.
http://gsd-stamps.com/


I have layered the Gerda Steiner digi stamp 396 Cute Nerdy Bunny with glasses onto paper from Stitchy Bear Garden Fairies paper set and partly coloured with Prismacolor pencils.
Added butterfly and flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

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

Brown Sugar 190 - spring
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-190-spring-and-design-team.html

Cardz 4 galz 18 - cute and cuddly
http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-18-cute-and-cuddly.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Scrapping 4 fun challenge 61 - anything goes
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-61-anything-goes.html

Sunday 20 March 2016

Scrappers Delight facebook challenge - anything goes

Scrappers Delight kindly gave us another free image to use for their facebook group challenge for March - anything goes


I have used Scrappers Delight Friday Freebie digi Robot Gage 1 which you can buy at the shop or you can request him for free if you join the facebook group and join in the challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/
Paper, sentiment and elements are from Sweet Shoppe Designs Tinker collection.

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Pattern Paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html

Scrappers Delight challenge blog No 53 - anything goes
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-53-anything-goes.html

Christmas card club - use 2 or more pattern papers

It was my turn to pick the theme for the Christmas Card club this fortnight and I picked use 2 or more pattern papers.

I have used four pattern papers, precoloured image and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.  Typed sentiment.

If you would like to see the work by the rest of the Christmas Card club their blogs are listed on the left side of my blog.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. challenge 355 - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-355-17th-of-march-christmas.html

Crafty Hazelnut's weekly Christmas card challenge 273 - cute or anything goes as long as it is Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/chnc-challenge-273-cute-or-anything.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Pattern Paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html


Digi Stamps 4 Joy new release

Today is new release day at Digi Stamps 4 Joy
http://www.digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/

I have layered new Digi Stamps 4 Joy digi stamp JL773 Juice Break onto paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio "I scream for lemonade bundle" and coloured him with Prismacolour pencils.  Added elements and sentiments from the lemonade bundle.

If you go to the Digi Stamps 4 Joy blog you will see some lovely cards made by the A Design team with some of the new stamps.
http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com.au/

Also don't forget to join in our March blog challenge 122 anything goes with the optional twist add an animal.
http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-122-atg-optional-twist-add.html

We also invite you to join our facebook group and join in our progressive freebie challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/636935063114458/

I would like to add this card to the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Creative Ladybirds Creations March challenge 13 - anything goes
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-challenge-13.html

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html

The Corrosive challenge March challenge 3 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-challenge-3-anything-goes.html




Saturday 19 March 2016

Gecko Galz facebook challenge - yellow and orange

Another challenge on the Gecko Galz facebook group is yellow and orange
https://www.facebook.com/groups/654948344560159/



I have used paper from Gecko Galz By the shore paper set
Precoloured image from Gecko Galz Splish Splash 1 collage  sheet
Elements and sentiment brad from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

I would also like to enter this card into the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes



Gecko Galz facebook challenge - fashion

Another challenge this month at the Gecko Galz facebook group is fashion
https://www.facebook.com/groups/654948344560159/


I have used paper from Gecko Galz High Society paper pack
precoloured image from Retro style collage sheet
Sentiment, shoes and lipstick from Daydream designs.

I would also like to enter this card into the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html

Gecko Galz Facebook challenge - hands

One of the challenges on the Gecko Galz facebook group is a Focal point of your project must be hands human or animal
https://www.facebook.com/groups/654948344560159/


I have used paper from Gecko Galz Butterfly garden paper.  Precoloured image from Her Beautiful Colors 2 collage sheet.
Flowers, leaves and butterfly from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

I would also like to enter this card into the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html


Friday 18 March 2016

Creative Fingers 105 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 105 challenge anything goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

and one of our wonderful sponsors is All Dressed Up
https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps


Printed All Dressed up digi stamp Fairy Magic and coloured her with Prismacolor pencils.  Layered onto paper from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.  Added butterflies, flowers and ribbon from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.  Added rhinestones to flowers.

I hope you will go over to Creative Fingers and see the lovely cards by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Addicted to Stamps challenge 122 - any shape
http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-122.html

All Dressed up 51 - anything goes
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-51.html

Come and Get It 109 - Easter/Spring
http://cagichallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/109-easterspring.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Cre8tive Hands Friends challenge 2- anything goes
http://cre8tivehandsfriends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/fairies.html

Fussy and Fancy 159 - Things with wings
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-159-things.html

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html

The Corrosive challenge March challenge 3 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-challenge-3-anything-goes.html


Thursday 17 March 2016

Julia Spiri challenge 14 Paris

Challenge 14 this fortnight at Julia Spiri is Paris
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/

I have layered border and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Destinations - Cafe in Paris Collection onto paper from the same collection.
Printed Julia Spiri digi stamp French Lady onto white card, coloured with markers, cut out and layered on top.  Layered all onto blue and then pink card.

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

We also invite you to join the facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting with an Attitude - anything goes
http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-13.html

Crafting with Friends 16 - anything goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-16.html

Crafty Girls Creations 16 - anything goes
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-16.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Create and Inspire 41 - anything goes
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-41.html

Creative Ladybirds - anything goes
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-challenge-13.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 29 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-29.html

Scrapping 4 Fun challenge 60 - anything goes
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-60-anything-goes.html

Sisters of Craft - anything goes
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/sisters-of-craft-march-2016-anything.html


Wednesday 16 March 2016

Fun-day Friday 129 sketch challenge

Fun-day Friday 129 sketch challenge
http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/ffc-129-its-sketch-time.html


I have used paper from Stitchy Bear Easter Morning Pack 1 paper set
Silhouette digi from Stitchy Bear Fairy Fun set
Reach for the stars sentiment from Digi Stamps 4 Joy

I would also like to enter this card into the following

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Fussy and Fancy 159 - Things with wings
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-159-things.html

House of cards March challenge - silhouette
http://houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-challenge-silhouette.html

Scrapping 4 Fun 60 - anything goes
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-60-anything-goes.html

Stitchy Bear Facebook group challenge - anything goes with Stitchy Bear products
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchybeardigioutlet/




12 months of Christmas linkup midway post challenge 15

You still have the rest of the month to join in the challenge at the 12 months of Christmas cards link up.  Optional theme holiday decorations
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com.au/
our wonderful sponsor this month is A Day for Daisies
I have layered A Day for Daisies digi stamp Vintage Tree Party onto paper from the set Lisa designed for this challenge and coloured it with Prismacolor Pencils.

I hope you will go over to the 12 months of Christmas cards link up and see the lovely work by the design team on the original post on 1 March and the midway post 15 March, and join in the challenge.

If you enter two Christmas cards you will receive one paper from Lisa's set.  If you follow the theme put FT after your name and you will be entered into the draw to win a stamp from A Day for Daisies.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Christmas card challenges 15 - anything goes
http://www.christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/christmas-card-challenges-15-anything.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Pattern paper challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 77 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html



Tuesday 15 March 2016

Feeling Sketchy 141

Feeling Sketchy 141
http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/

and our wonderful sponsor is Dr. Digis House of Stamps
http://www.doctor-digi.com/



I have used sentiment from Dr. Digi's Birthday's sentiments sheet 1.
Paper and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

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

I would like to add this to the following:

Crafty girls creations 16 - anything goes
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-16.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

The Sisters of Craft March challenge - anything goes
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/sisters-of-craft-march-2016-anything.html

A Bit More Time to Craft 16 - anything goes

Challenge 16 at a Bit More Time to Craft is anything goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/

I have used paper from Lozzy's Its Stripes paper set and Micro dots paper set.
Precoloured digi stamp from Whoopsi Daisy Cute Daisy May Tots n Teens and in betweens CD.
Ribbon and flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.
Typed sentiment in word art

I hope you will go over to A Bit More Time to Craft and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add this card to the following:

Crafty Gals Corner challenge 62 - all about the girls
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-62-all-about-girls.html

Crafty Friends 27 - anything goes
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-27-anything-goes.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html





Scrappers Delight facebook group challenge

If you would like to join in the facebook group challenge you can request froggy frog digi for free
https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/


I have layered Scrappers Delight Froggy frog digi stamp onto Lilly pad and reeds and layered bug from Bugs set onto frog's hand.  Coloured the stamps with Prismacolor pencils.
(There are 4 Lilly pad scenes and they and the bugs set are all on special at the moment)
Layered all onto paper from Scrappers Delight Fairy Topia set.

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges:

Allsorts challenge 354 - Spring is in the air
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/week-354-spring-is-in-air.html

Brown Sugar challenge 189 - green and gold
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-189-green-and-gold.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Glitter n Sparkle 179 - use some green
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-179.html

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

Pennys Paper-Crafty challenge 268 - anything goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-268.html

Scrappers Delight blog challenge 53 - anything goes
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-53-anything-goes.html


Free digi stamp at Cute as a Button

If you subscribe to the Cute as a Button challenge blog you will receive a free digi stamp each month.
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

I have made a clean and simple card with the March freebie

 I have printed the March free digi stamp and coloured with Prismacolor pencils.  Added sentiment brad from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

Don't forget to join in the March blog challenge - monochrome
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/welcome-to-challenge-20-anything-goes.html

We also invite you to join the Cute as a Button facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CuteAsAButtonDigiStamps/
where you can also get this month's free image and join in the colouring contest in the group.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Allsorts challenge 354 - Spring is in the air
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/week-354-spring-is-in-air.html

Glitter n Sparkle 179 - use some green
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-179.html

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

Pennys Paper-Crafty challenge 268 - anything goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-268.html



Sunday 13 March 2016

The Glory of Christmas 80 - Reuse/recycle old Christmas card

Myrna picked the theme for The Glory of Christmas challenge 80 this fortnight - reuse/recycle old Christmas card.
http://thegloryofchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/

I wanted to cut up an old Christmas card and make something new but I am not at home and don't have any with me so I am reusing a scan of a card I made in February 2014.


Layered 2 pieces of pattern paper from Christmas basics 12x12 pad onto green card.  Stamped Christmas wishes.

Printed Digi Stamps 4 Joy MP245 my first Christmas, coloured with markers and layered onto red card and then onto papers.

I hope you will go over to The Glory of Christmas and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.


Saturday 12 March 2016

Imagine That Digis by Kris - Creative Playground challenge for March - Happy birthday

Imagine That Digis by Kris - Creative Playground challenge for March - Happy birthday
http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/creative-playground-challenge-2-birthday.html


I have layered Imagine That Digis by Kris precoloured digi stamp from the Birthday bear set onto papers from Imagine That's Birthday bubbles papers.
Added sentiments from the Birthday Bear set and ribbons from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

     
Don't forget to join  in Imagine That's 3rd birthday celebrations
http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/a-big-thank-you-to-all-of-our-friends.html

I would also like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Create and Inspire 41 - anything goes
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-41.html

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html



Cute as a Button March Inspiration post.

Hello everyone, here is my March inspiration card for Cute as a Button which I have posted on the Cute as a Button showcase blog.
http://cuteasabuttonshowcase.blogspot.com.au/

I have used the precoloured Cute as a Button digi IMG 00384 Mother Nature.  You can also buy this image as a black and white digi stamp for you to colour.
Pattern paper (under image), frame, flowers, butterflies and sentiment from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

I can't take photos of the process but it is very simple.
In Publisher I layered the precoloured stamp onto pattern paper, then layered the frame over the top.  Added butterflies, flowers and sentiment.

If you go over to the showcase blog you can see other lovely inspiration projects by the design team
http://cuteasabuttonshowcase.blogspot.com.au/

You can buy the lovely Cute as a Button digi stamps at
http://cute-as-a-button-stamps.myshopify.com/

and don't forget to join in the March challenge on the challenge blog
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

We also invite you to join our facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CuteAsAButtonDigiStamps/

Have a good day everyone.

I would like to add this card to the following:

C.R.A.F.T. 354 - Easter/Spring
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-354-10th-of-march-easterspring.html

Crafting with Friends 16 - anything goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-16.html

Crafty Calendar challenge - mothers day/special female
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/march-mums-dayspecial-female.html

Crafty Gals Corner challenge 62 - all about the girls
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-62-all-about-girls.html

Crafty Girls Creations 16 - anything goes
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-16.html

Ruby's Rainbow - celebrate woman's day
http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/ch124-celebrate-womens-day.html



Friday 11 March 2016

CD Sunday colour challenge

CD Sunday colour challenge is an inspiration photo and you must use something from a CD
http://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/cd-sunday-colour-challenge-chosen-by.html


I have used the colours green, pink, blue and yellow and there are two chicks in my image.
I have used precoloured topper and papers from Whoopsi Daisy Hip Hop Hooray CD.
Typed Happy Spring

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

A Snowflakes Promise 18 - all about the spring
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-18.html

Aud Sentiments 150 - Easter or Spring sentiment
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/150-easter-or-spring-sentiment.html

CCEE Stampers 1609 - be happy and the colour blue
http://cceestampers.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/ccee1609-be-happy.html/

C.R.A.F.T. 354 - Easter/Spring
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-354-10th-of-march-easterspring.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Fab n Funky 295 - paper piecing
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-295-paper-piecing.html

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

New stamps released at Cute as a Button

New cute stamps released today at Cute as a Button
http://cute-as-a-button-stamps.myshopify.com/


I have printed one of the new Cute as a Button stamps "Mouse Buttons - Lemonade anyone" and coloured with markers (I did colour the mouse but the colour hasn't shown up in the scan).
Layered onto papers from Deedees Lemonade stand set and added sentiments from the same set.

If you go over to the Cute as a Button blog you can see the lovely work by the design team using the new stamps.
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

Don't forget to join in this months challenge on the blog - monochromatic

We also invite you to join the facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CuteAsAButtonDigiStamps/


I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 29 - anything goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-29.html

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge 268 - anything goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-268.html


Thursday 10 March 2016

Elisabeth Bells World challenge - green and gold

Elisabeth Bells World challenge - green and gold
http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/ebworld-febmar-2016-challenge-green-and.html

I have used Elisabeth Bell's digi stamp "Spring Leap" and coloured her with Prismacolor pencils and glitter pen.
Gold paper is from LaBoutique Deicolori gold digital paper set.
Green pattern paper from Lozzy's beauty paper set.
Flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.
Typed sentiment

I have used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 so I would like to add this card to that challenge.  I have rotated the sketch and used a square instead of the oval.
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-and-doodle.html


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

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Creative Craft Cottage 59 - Lets get sentimental
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-59-lets-get-sentimental.html

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

Just us Girls - word week - flowers
http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/just-us-girls-333-word-week.html

Conie Fong Facebook challenge - spring

Conie Fong facebook group challenge - spring
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/



I have used Conie Fong digi "Daisy" which I bought ages ago from Sweet Pea Stamps.  Coloured her with Prismacolor pencils.    Conie Fong now has her own Etsy shop selling her lovely digis  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConieFongArt
Pattern paper and elements from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

I have used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 so I would like to add this card to that challenge.  I have rotated the sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-and-doodle.html


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

ABC Challenge - C is for cute
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/c-is-for-cute.html

Crafting with Dragonflies 52 - girly cards
http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/52-girly-cards.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 76 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html

Pile it On challenge 103 - green and two other colours (Used pink and yellow with the green)
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/pile-it-on-103-green-and-two-other.html

Sweet Stampin challenge - unusual hair colour
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/unusual-hair-colour.html


The Paper Nest Dolls challenge 3 - anything goes

The Papernest Dolls challenge 3 - anything goes
http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-03-2016.html

I have printed the lovely freebie I received from The Papernest Dolls "Avery and Bunny Friend" and coloured with Prismacolor pencils and chalks.
Layered onto paper from Lozzy's Micro Dots paper set.  Typed sentiment.

I would like to add this card to the following:

Aud Sentiments - Easter or spring
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/150-easter-or-spring-sentiment.html

Craft Rocket challenge 10 - feathers and or fur (bunny fur)
http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-10-feathers-andor-fur.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Creative Corner challenges - bunnies everywhere
http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/team-jess-bunnies-everywhere-sponsored.html

Pile it On challenge 103 - green and two other colours (Used orange and different shades of blue with the different shades of green)
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/pile-it-on-103-green-and-two-other.html

Sweet Stampin challenge - unusual hair colour
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/unusual-hair-colour.html

Where the Heart is 7 - Easter/anything goes
http://wheretheheartischallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-7.html


Monday 7 March 2016

Not Just Cards

Not Just Cards March challenge - anything goes
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com.au/

One of our wonderful sponsors this month is Ikes Art who has given us some lovely digis to us

I have used My New Shoes digi for my card.


I have layered digi stamp My New Shoes onto paper from Imagine That Rainy Day Fun papers set and coloured her with prismacolour pencil and markers.
Sentiment is from Imagine That Rainy Day Fun sentiments.
Cloud, umbrella and puddle from Daydream Designs.

I  hope you will go over to Not Just Cards and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.


I would like to add this card to the following:

Crafting with an attitude 13 - anything goes
http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-13.html

Crafty Girls creations - anything goes
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/challenge-15.html

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com.au/

Inspiration Destination 75 - anything goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/AG-NO75.html

Scrapping 4 Fun challenge 60 - anything goes
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/challenge-60-anything-goes.html