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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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Sunday 28 February 2021

Christmas Card Club - Christmas carols

 It was Rita's turn to pick the theme for the Christmas Card Club this fortnight and she picked Christmas carols.


I used We are 3 papers from Sweet Sounds and Holiday Wishes paper sets
We are 3 sentiment from Christmas sentiment set
Coloured picture of Carol Singers from Gecko Galz Songs of Christmas collage sheet

If you would like to see the cards by the other members of the Christmas club their blogs are listed down the side of my blog.




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



Saturday 27 February 2021

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 531 - vintage or shabby chic

 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 531 - anything Christmas with the optional theme vintage or shabby chic
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

I have chosen vintage for my card

I have used papers, elements and sentiment from Digital Scrapbooking Studio Holly Jolly by Jen Maddocks

I would like to add my card to the following:

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge 88 - anything goes Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html





Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode - Outside looking in

 Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode - Outside looking in

Our sponsor is Bonnie of We are 3 who has given us some lovely papers and printables to use
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/WeAre3?ref=l2-shopheader-name

I have used We are 3 paper from Happy Birthday paper collection
We are 3 printables from window layers and window view coloured printables sets.

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


Friday 26 February 2021

My time to craft Christmas challenge - Christmas flowers

 My Time to Craft Christmas challenge - Christmas flowers
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/

I have used We are 3 papers from Tis the Season paper set
Sentiment from Gift Labels sentiment set

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

I followed sketch 409 at Atlantic Heart Sketches
http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/sketch-409.html

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





Colour Crazy week 8 - anything hand coloured

Colour Crazy week 8 - anything hand coloured
 https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

Our sponsor for this challenge is Angie Bloom Digital Designs
https://angieblomdigitaldesigns.com/

I have used papers from We are 3 Fairy Tales paper set
Angie Bloom's digi and sentiment from Own Kind of Beautiful Bird
I coloured the digi with markers.
Added brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 269 - Spring + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/269-spring-sentiment.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Country View - First Signs of Spring
http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-first-signs-of-spring.html

Crafty Catz 539 - anything goes with optional twist in the garden
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftycatz-challenge-539-atg-with.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html


The Library Challenge 78 - Birdwatchers Bible

Thursday 25 February 2021

Week 4 Imagine That Birthday challenge - bling

 Week 4 - Imagine That Birthday challenge - add bling
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2021/02/birthday-challenge-feb-22-28-bling.html


I used papers from Imagine That Peacock paper set
Imagine That precoloured digi stamp Teeka with Butterfly wings from Butterfly Teeka set.  Sentiment from the same set.
(I don't think these are in the new shop - I have had them for a long time)
For the bling I punched stars from a sparkly gold card and added yellow rhinestones.


I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html


The Sisterhood of Crafters - anything goes






Sunday 21 February 2021

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes - Trees

 Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes

Find inspiration in the song or rhyme

Trees

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

Our sponsor this month is Wink Wink 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinkWinkInk

I have used We are 3 paper from Trees paper set
We are 3 sentiment from Bird Songs sentiment set
Wink Wink digital stamp Porcupine and blue bird friends which I have coloured with markers

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

Alphabet challenge - W is for woodland flora or fauna
https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/w-is-for-woodland-flora-or-fauna.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Country View - First signs of Spring
http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-first-signs-of-spring.html

Crafty Animals 47 - anything with an animal
http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-47.html

Crafty Catz 539 - anything goes with optional twist in the garden
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftycatz-challenge-539-atg-with.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Love to Craft 55 - anything goes
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/ltccb-55-february-anything-goes.html

Word Art Wednesday weeks 479-480 - anything family friendly with an encouraging or inspiring sentiment
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2021/02/anything-goes-weeks-479-480.html



Saturday 20 February 2021

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 530 - use some gold

 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 530 - anything Christmas with the optional theme use some gold
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

I used paper and coloured elements from Digital Scrapbooking Golden Christmas by ML Design
We are 3 sentiment from Merry Christmas sparkle sentiment set

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

I followed sketch 493 at Try Stampin or Not on Tuesday
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-493.html

I would also like to add my card to the following

Through the Craftroom Door 16 February - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/02/anything-goes-challenge-february-16th.html


Friday 19 February 2021

Creative Fingers 202 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 202 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I have used one of the painted backgrounds my friend Val Bell sent to me.
Onto the background I stamped Lavinia Stamps:  LAV380 Seeing is Believing,
LAV166 Dandelions, LAV581 Pippin Mini, LAV623 Mini Flutter and
old Ferngully Stamp Have a Nice Day.
All stamped with Versafine Clair Pigment ink Nocturne and embossed with Wow Embossing Glitter clear hologram sparkle. (Unfortunately the sparkle doesn't show up in the scan)
Extra dandelions stamped with Lavinia Premium Dye Ink pad Sundance
Layered onto green card. 

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 February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Country View - first signs of spring
http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-first-signs-of-spring.html

Crafty Animals 47 - anything goes with an animal - birds, bees & insects also welcome
(my card has a bunny and a butterfly)
http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-47.html

Girlz Creative Crafts 10 - use an animal
https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-10-gebruik-een-dier-15.html

Ink Art Designs facebook group Feb challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InkArtDesigns

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity 116 - winged things (use rubber or clear stamps)
https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-116-winged-things.html

Love to Craft 55 - anything goes
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/ltccb-55-february-anything-goes.html

Paperminutes 697 - Hello Bunny
https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2021/02/paperminutes-679-hallo-hasehello-bunny.html

Through the Craftroom Door 16 February - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/02/anything-goes-challenge-february-16th.html

Try it on Tuesday - Oh so cute
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2021/02/oh-so-cute.html

Unicorn 62 - use flowers
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-62-use-flowers.html


Jan's Digis midway post for February - anything goes

Jan's Digis midway post for February - anything goes 
https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

I have used Jan's Digis precoloured digi stamps from TSF Fairy set (Jan made the set especially for Its a Girl Thing Turner Syndrome Awareness 3rd annual blog hop and challenge.  All proceeds from the set will be given to the Turner Syndrome Foundation)
We are 3 paper from Miracles Happen paper set
We are 3 sentiment from Miracles sentiment set (Bonnie made the paper set and sentiment set for the Turner Syndrome blog hop)

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

I followed sketch 493 at Try Stampin or not on Tuesday with optional theme peek a boo
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-493.html



I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 268 - anything goes + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/268-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Cardz 4 Galz 140 - pink and brown
http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2021/02/140-pink-and-brown.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

It's a Girl Thing Turner Syndrome 3rd annual blog hop and challenge
https://myturnersyndromejourney.blogspot.com/2021/02/its-girl-thing-turner-syndrome.html

Imagine That February Digi of the Month

Each month Kris at Imagine That gives a free stamp set to join in the progressive freebie challenge.
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2021/02/februarys-imagine-that-dotm-challenge.html

If you haven't already joined in you can buy this months set at a reduced price here
(This set is great value with coloured and black and white digi stamps and sentiments)
If you make a handmade project and join in the challenge you will receive the free set next month.


My eyes are bad so I have used the coloured Birthday Bunny to make it small enough to fit the sketch.
Paper is from Imagine That Soft Floral paper set (I have had this set since 2016 and I don't think it is in the new shop).
Added extra strawberries from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.
Added ribbons.


I followed sketch 593 at Tuesday Morning Sketches
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/02/tuesday-morning-sketches-593.html


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

Addicted to stamps and more 399 - any occasion
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-399-any-occasion.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Gals Corner 216 - add a heart
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-216-add-heart.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Double D challenges - anything with a heart
http://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2021/02/anything-with-heart.html

Fab n Funky 511 - birthday
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-511-birthday.html

Girlz Creative Crafts 10 - add an animal
https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-10-gebruik-een-dier-15.html

Paper Minutes 674 - Hello Bunny
https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2021/02/paperminutes-679-hallo-hasehello-bunny.html

Try it on Tuesday - Oh so cute
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2021/02/oh-so-cute.html


Thursday 18 February 2021

Outlawz Progressive Freebie challenge

Each month a different designer gives a free digi stamp for us to use for the Outlawz Progressive Freebie challenge.
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-challenge-february-2021

This month we received the digi stamp Piggy Back from All Dressed Up

If you haven't already joined in you can go in and join the challenge and send an email requesting the image, make a project and then next month you will receive the free image.


I printed out the All Dressed Up digi stamp Piggy Back large, coloured it with markers then scanned it and reduced it down to fit on my card.
I layered it onto We are 3 paper from Best of Autumn paper set
Added We are 3 sentiment from Friendship sentiment set

I followed sketch 494 at Try Stampin or Not on Tuesday
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-494.html
I didn't use the bleaching technique as I can't cope with the smell of bleach.


I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Animals - anything with an animal (my card has a bear)
http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-47.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Try it on Tuesday - Oh so Cute
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2021/02/oh-so-cute.html

Week 3 Imagine That 8th Birthday weekly challenges - Birthday tags

Imagine That 8th Birthday celebration challenges week 3 - tags
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2021/02/birthday-challenge-feb-8-15-tags.html 

Week 3 started on 15 February and has a few days to go.

I have used precoloured digi stamp and one sentiment from Imagine That Polar Love digital stamp set
We are 3 Sentiment from Itty Bitty Birthday sentiment set
Punched hole with heart punch.  Added ribbon, round crystal sticker and 2 heart stickers.

I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Gals Corner 216 - add a heart
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-216-add-heart.html




Little Red Wagon 589 - Tag you'r it - make a tag
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-589-tag-youre-it.html








Wednesday 17 February 2021

The Paper Shelter 457 - Shades of Blue

 The Paper Shelter 457 - Shades of Blue
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/


I used the Paper Shelter precoloured stamp from Blue Marquise set
We are 3 papers from Something Blue paper set
We are 3 sentiment from Itty Bitty Birthday sentiment set
Flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Cottage Garden by Julie C Design

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

I followed bonus sketch 200 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2021/02/celebrating-sketch-number-200-at-ssw2.html



 I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Double Trouble 77 thing 1 - Layer it on
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-77-layer-it-on-partnering.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2107 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/pip-challenge-2107.html





Tuesday 16 February 2021

12 Months of Christmas cards midway post - optional twist for a child

 12 months of Christmas cards midway post - optional twist for a child
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

Our sponsor this month is Ikes Art
https://ikesart.zibbet.com/

I have used Lisa's papers from this month's paper collection Christmas Fun
Ikes digi stamp Xmas Kitty hat which I have coloured with markers.
We are 3 Sentiment from Merry Christmas sparkle sentiment set

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and
I hope you will join the challenge at
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2021/02/ch-74-opt-twistcard-for-child.html

Don't forget to vote for February's free paper
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2021/02/vote-for-februarys-free-digi-paper.html

I followed the February sketch at Cheerful Sketches
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/februari-challenge.html



I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Animals 47 - anything goes with an animal
http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-47.html?m=0

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Merry Little Christmas 31 - anything Christmas
https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/mlccb-31-february-anything-christmas.html

Show us your pussycats 63 - furrything goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/02/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-63.html



Monday 15 February 2021

A Bit More Time to Craft 134 - anything goes

 A Bit More Time to Craft 134 - anything goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/


I have used Lozzy's papers from Hearts Again and Hearts & Hearts digi paper sets
Polkadoodles precoloured digi stamp Bella Bouquet from Fuzzypuff collection
We are 3 sentiment from Sending You sentiment set

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

I followed the February sketch at Cheerful Sketches
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/februari-challenge.html

I would also like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 268 - anything goes + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/268-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Daring Cardmakers - share the love
http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/2021/02/share-love.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - Hearts or flowers
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2021/02/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-february.html

Moving along with the Times 127 - Valentines/Love
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-127-for-february.html

Patties Creations 179 - Love love love
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-179.html

Polkadoodles Week 7 - anything goes
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2021/02/wk-7-card-making-and-craft-challenge.html

The Library challene 76 - Jar of hearts
https://thelibrarycraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-76-jar-of-hearts.html

Try it on Tuesday - Falling in love
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2021/02/falling-in-love-at-try-it-on-tuesday.html

Time Out 181 - hearts and flowers picture
http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-181.html




Outlawz Monday Greetings - Use vintage paper + a sentiment

Outlawz Monday Greetings - Vintage paper + a greeting 
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-15-to-february-28-2021-vintage-paper

Our sponsor is Moonflower Digi stamps
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonFlowerDigistamps


My eyes are bad so I printed out the Moonflower digi stamp Gigis Gift large, coloured it with markers and then scanned it and reduced it down to fit on my card.
Added vintage paper and brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
We are 3 sentiment from Special Birthday sentiment set

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

I followed sketch 201 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday - I rotated the sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2021/02/celebrating-sketch-number-200-at-ssw2.html


I would also like to add my card to the following

Addicted to Stamps and More 398 - birthdays
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-398-birthdays.html

Sunday 14 February 2021

Christmas Card Club 4 - Playing in the snow

 It was Lorraine's turn to pick the theme for the Christmas Card Club this fortnight and she picked Playing in the Snow.


 I used paper, sentiment and coloured elements from E-Scape and Scrap Frozen Christmas
If you would like to see the cards by the other members of the Christmas Club their blogs are listed down the side of my blog

I would like to add my card to the following

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 268 - anything goes +a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/268-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html


Saturday 13 February 2021

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 529 - use some green

 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 529 - anything Christmas with optional theme use some green
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/


My friend sent me some backgrounds she made with watercolour crayons and I have used one of them on my card.
Onto the background I stamped Lavinia stamp LAV130 Fairy Merry Christmas with Lavinia dye ink pad.
Stamped LAV477 fairy fir tree 2 a few times with Pine Lavinia Dye Ink pad.
Stamped LAV277 Fayllin with VersaFine ink pad and embossed with WOW embossing glitter hologram sparkle
Layered all onto green card

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 February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Dream Valley 241 - add some green
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-241-add-some-green.html

Ink Art Designs facebook group Feb challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InkArtDesigns

Merry Little Christmas 31 - anything Christmas
https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/mlccb-31-february-anything-christmas.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2106 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/pip-challenge-2106.html

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge 87 - anything Christmas
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-87-anything-christmas-goes.html

Through the Craftroom Door started Feb 9 - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/02/anything-goes-challenge-february-9th.html

Winter Wonderland - anything Christmas
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/our-tribute-to-eileen-anything.html




Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode - sentiments

 Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode - sentiments


I have used We are 3 papers from Sentimental Canvas paper set
We are 3 sentiment from Birthday Greetings sentiment set
Brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

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 February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 268 - anything goes + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/268-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Through the Craftroom Door started 9 February - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/02/anything-goes-challenge-february-9th.html



Wednesday 10 February 2021

Week 2 Imagine That 8th birthday challenge - cake/food

 Imagine That 8th birthday challenge week 2 - cake/food - Feb 8-14
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2021/02/birthday-challenge-feb-8-14-cakefood.html

Each week in February Imagine That is having a challenge to celebrate their 8th birthday.  Everyone who adds a card each week will receive a free image at the end of the week.


I used three Imagine that papers from Birthday bubbles paper set
Imagine That precoloured digi stamp and sentiment from Birthday Bear digi set
Extra cupcakes from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

I followed sketch 592 at Tuesday Morning Sketches
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/02/tuesday-morning-sketches-592.html


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

Addicted to Stamps and More 398 - birthdays
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-398-birthdays.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafting Happiness 83 - sweet
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/ch83-sweet.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Dream Valley 241 - add some green
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-241-add-some-green.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2106 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/pip-challenge-2106.html


Tuesday 9 February 2021

Card 3 for It's a Girl Thing Turner Syndrome Awareness 3rd Annual Blog hop and challenge

This is my 3rd card for It's a girl thing Turner Syndrome Awareness 3rd annual blog hop and challenge


I made this card to send to my third grand daughter for her birthday last Sunday.  She has been going to dance classes since she was tiny and now at 22 has decided to stop the classical ballet classes and just continue with the jazz classes.  She has also decided to try something new - Aerial Hoop Lyra classes and has done two classes so far which she enjoyed.   I decided to use The Paper Shelter coloured digi stamp from the Warm Feelings set as it looks like a girl sitting in a hoop.
I also used two We are papers from Miracles Happen paper set that Bonnie created especially for the Turner Syndrome challenge.
We are 3 coloured digi stamp Butterfly of Hope
We are 3 sentiment Miracles
and free sentiment from Word Art Wednesday challenge weeks 47-48

My grand daughter doesn't have Turner Syndrome (she is nearly 6ft tall) but she does have other medical problems.   She was a miracle baby because after my eldest daughter lost her first baby the doctors told her there would not be any more babies.  But God sent her miracle baby girl. (My youngest daughter has 3 girls)

I hope if you haven't already joined in you will go over and learn all about the Turner Syndrome and join in the blog hop and challenge.

Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a female is born missing all or part of her second X chromosome leaving her with life-long medical issues and learning disabilities. This condition occurs one in 2,000 female births worldwide, but is more common among pregnancies that do not survive to full term. That is why Turner Syndrome Females are considered MIRACLES!




I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge challenge February #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/classic-design-challenge-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2106 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/pip-challenge-2106.html

Word Art Wednesday weeks 477-478 - anything family friendly with an encouraging or uplifting sentiment



Monday 8 February 2021

My Time to Craft Christmas challenge No 3 - Wreaths - will be posted on 12 Feb

My Time to Craft Christmas challenge No 3 - Wreaths
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/


I have used We are 3 paper from Winter Splendor paper set
We are 3 sentiments from Christmas Greetings and Happy Christmas sentiment sets
We are 3 coloured printable from Vintage Wreaths set

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge. - I made a mistake and posted on 8 February but the challenge won't go live until 12 February.

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

A Perfect Time to Craft open challenge for February #2 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge February 2021 #2 - anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper