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I started this blog in April 2012 so I could join Challenges. I am now on some design teams. I hope you like my cards. I started stamping in 1995 but my cards are still mostly cute.
Thank you to those who have joined as followers and to those who comment.
Unfortunately because of spammers I have had to put moderation on the comments. I will approve them as soon as possible, this also means I don't miss any.
I don't always get a chance to reply to all comments but I read them all when I approve them and I really appreciate you taking the time to give your comment.
The lovely banner was made especially for me by Amanda at Faery Ink Art & Design when I won her first blog challenge. 2025 - Now due to my sore hands and bad eyes I make mostly digital cards and scrapbook pages.
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Patties Creatrions challenge 239

 Patties Creations challenge 239 - anything goes using a stamped or digital image
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-239.html

Each month Pattie gives a free stamp that you can use if you wish.  Unfortunately I normally can't use them as I can't see to colour and I can only use coloured digital stamps.  But this month Pattie has also give a coloured stamp so I am able to join in.

I have used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Red, Wonderful Gold, and Wonderful Baby Blue paper sets.
Patties free coloured digi stamp.
WondersArtist coloured snowflake
We are 3 sentiment

I followed the retro sketch 83 from February 2016 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/02/ssw2-february-2026-320-and-321.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

Crafting from the Art - anything goes
https://craftingfromtheartchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge-2026.html

Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

DL.Art February Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/02/dlart-february-2026-linky-challenge.html

Farm Quest Country Christmas - anything farm/country Christmas
https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/farmquest-country-christmas-29.html

Paper Rocks Scissors - anything with paper/scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-13-challenge.html



Monday, 16 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams - Facebook progressive challenge

 At the beginning of every month Kim gives a free image to join the Facebook freebie challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648
If you make a card with the image Kim sends you the next image.   There are 4 every month

Because my computer died I am late doing my first card for February

With the free image I used Red Silk Background, Cracked, Floral Borders and Butterfly clipart
We are 3 sentiment

I followed sketch 321 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/02/ssw2-february-2026-320-and-321.html


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

Alley's Angels 103 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/02/allys-angels-103-challenge-anything.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html

Crafty GalsCorner 274 - anything goes with optional twist heart
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-274-anything-goes-woptional.html

.Crafty Catz 707 - anything goes
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html


Hearts Quest 82 - anything with a heart optional red or gold heart
https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-challenge-82-anything-with.html

12 months of Christmas Challenge 131 Cozy Cocoa Midway post

 12 months of Christmas cards 131 midway post - any Christmas card with optional theme Cozy Cocoa 
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-131-midway-anything-goes.html

I used this month's paper and Lisa's Vintage Ornaments paper
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Winter Hot Cocoa gnomes part 2 clipart set
We are 3 sentiment

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team at the midway post and the start of the challenge and join in the challenge at
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-131-anything-goes-christmas.html
Everyone who enters 2 cards will receive this month's paper



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #2 2026 February/March anything goes with optional twist blooms or butterflies
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2026-febmar.html






Saturday, 14 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens 
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/

Card 1 was on my blog on 1 February

Card 2

Card 3

Card 4

Card 5

Card 1 – Vintage Vixens, Purple silk background, blue glitter silk background, glass flowers

Card 2 – Vexing Vixens, Burnt paper background

Card 3 – Inked Mistress, Blue glitter silk background, floral frame

Card 4 – Autumn Vibes, Prism background, Bejeweled

Card 5 – Spirit Vibes, blue glittered silk background, purple silk background 

We are 3 sentiments on all the cards

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team every few days and join in the challenge at the start of the challenge at
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-17-anything.html
Also there you will see the list of the other Conjurer of Dreams challenges you can join,

Every few days on each design team's entry there is a free image.






Wednesday, 11 February 2026

My computer died

My computer died at the beginning of last week.   I borrowed my grand daughter's laptop to type this.

I won't be able to post anything here or join in any challenges until I get a new computer.

Also I won't be able to make any cards or scrapbook pages.

I made handmade cards and scrapbook pages for many years but due to my sore hands and bad eyes I can only make digital ones.  Thankfully all my digital stamps and papers are on external hard drives so as soon as I get my new computer I will be able to make some cards.

I have my four weekly eye injections in both eyes for the macular degeneration tomorrow so I won't be able to see for the rest of the day.

Have a good day everyone.  I don't know why some thing have been underlined.  I am having so much trouble try


Saturday, 7 February 2026

Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge - anything fantasy

  Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge - anything fantasy
https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/

I have used WondersArtist papers from Wonderful Baby Blue, Wonderful Hot pink, Wonderful Pink and Wonderful Sage paper sets
WondersArtist coloured clip art from Spring Fairies mini clipart set and Red Roses watercolor clip art bundle.
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 would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

Crafts Galore Encore challenge 143 - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html



Paper Rocks Scissors 13 - anything using paper and/or scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-13-challenge.html



Sunday, 1 February 2026

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens

Conjurer of Dreams 17 - anything goes with optional theme Vintage Vixens
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/

I used Conjurer of Dreams Vintage Vixens, Purple silk background, blue glitter silk background, glass flowers
We are 3 sentiment

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html



Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html


Outlawz Twisted challenge for February - colour challenge

Outlawz Twisted challenge for February - colour challenge
https://toltwistedchallenge.blogspot.com/ 

Be inspired by the following colours


This is the card I made using some of the colours


I used WondersArtist papers from Rustic Autumn 2, Wonderful Purple and Wonderful Pink
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Fairy Princess mini clipart bundle
We are 3 sentiment 
I hope you will go over later and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

  I would like to add my card to the following:

.AAA Colourboard #24 - pinks
https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/colourboard-24.html



A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html


Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html



Outlawz Christmas challenge - anything Christmas

Outlawz Christmas challenge for February - anything Christmas
https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/

WondersArtist coloured clipart from Blue Christmas
We are 3 sentiment

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

I followed Try a Sketch on Tuesday No 687
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/TSOT687.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html


Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html


Christmas Crafts all Year Round - C and D are for

 Christmas Crafts all Year Round - C and D are for
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge-c-and-d.html

Card 1 - C is for Christmas Carols

I used paper and elements from Gecko Galz
We are 3 sentiment

Card 2 - D is for Dogs

For card 2 I used WondersArtist clip art from Outdoor Landscapes and Bernese Mountain Dogs mini clip; art bundles.
We are 3 sentiment

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

For card 2 I followed sketch 687 at Try a Sketch on Tuesday
https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/TSOT687.html


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

613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist animal magic (card 2)
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February 2 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html



Everybody Art challenge 592 = anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html


Saturday, 31 January 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook freebie

 Each month at the beginning of the month Kim at Conjurer of Dreams gives a free image to join the Facebook progressive challenge.  If you make a project with the image she then sends you the next  image by email.  Each week you make a project you receive the next image.

This the last image for January.

I have layered the free image onto Conjurer of Dreams iridescent textures background and then onto blue glitter silk background, added metal pipe frames and fantasy dragonflies clip art and We are 3 sentiment

If you would like to join in go the Facebook group next week and download the first image for February.

I followed Atlantic Hearts Sketch 666 (I rotated the sketch)
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/sketch-666.html

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

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

DL.Art January Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/01/dlart-january-2026-linky-challenge.html

Everybody Art challenge 592 - anything goes

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

The Paper Shelter 664 - These are a few of my favourite things

 

The Paper Shelter 664 - These are a few of my favourite things
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

A few of my favourite things are fairies, flowers, butterflies and dragonflies.  My favourite colours are purples and pinks.  I used The Fairy of the Roses and Lovely Bugs paper pack
Added 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 the January sketch at Cheerful Sketches
https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/januari-2026.html

 I would like to add my card to the following:

Ally's Angels 102 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/01/allys-angels-102-anything-goes-theme.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

Creative Knockouts - Something to say (add a sentiment)
https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2026/01/563-january-15-something-to-say-paper.html





Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge 666

 Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge 666
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/sketch-666.html

Conjurer of Dreams blue glitter silk background
WondersArtist coloured clip art fairies from Magical Garden Fairies
Leaves from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
We are 3 sentiment

This is the sketch

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

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html


Everybody Art Challenge 592 - anything goes
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/592.html

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Atlantic Hearts Sketch 665

 Atlantic Hearts Sketch 665
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/sketch-665.html

I used WondersArtist papers from Halloween #2 paper set
WondersArtist coloured clipart broomstick from Floral Witch Broom clipart
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Halloween Moon Witches 2 mini clipart
WondersArtist coloured clipart from Pumpkins Watercolor clip art bundle
Ribbon from Scrap Graphics
We are 3 sentiment 

This is the sketch

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html





12 months of Christmas cards link up 130 - any Christmas card with optional theme snow people

 

The 12 months of Christmas cards link up 130 - any Christmas card with optional theme snow people
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

I have layered WondersArtist coloured clipart from Christmas Snowman mini clipart set onto Lisa's paper for this month.  Added We are 3 sentiment

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team at the beginning of the challenge and at the midway post and join in the challenge here
Everyone who adds two cards to the challenge will receive this month's free paper


 I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html


Love Those Pretty Papers - anything using pattern paper with optional snowman
https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html


Monday, 19 January 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Free image challenge

Conjurer of Dreams Free image challenge
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/p/january-free-image-challenge.html 

Each month Conjurer of Dreams gives a free image to join the Freebie challenge or there is also a free image on each Design team post during the month.    You can use any free image to join in the challenge.

 
I have used the free image from January 17  with papers and teacups from Conjurer of Dreams Bokeh background and floral teacups clipart
Added We are 3 sentiment

I hope you will go over and join in the challenge.

 I would like to add my card to the following:

Alleys Angels 102 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/01/allys-angels-102-anything-goes-theme.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

Creative Knockouts 563 - Something to say (add a sentiment)
https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2026/01/563-january-15-something-to-say-paper.html

DL.Art January Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/01/dlart-january-2026-linky-challenge.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2603 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/pip-challenge-2603.html


Friday, 16 January 2026

Gecko Galz Steampunk challenge

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

I used the free Steampunk image with Gecko Galz Deadwood papers.  Added We are 3 sentiment
Brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio


 I would like to add my card to the following:

Ally's Angels 102 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/01/allys-angels-102-anything-goes-theme.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 333 - anything goes + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-333-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Classic Design challenge #1 2026 January/February anything goes with optional twist use circles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

Creative Knockouts 563 - Something to Say (add a sentiment)
https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2026/01/563-january-15-something-to-say-paper.html




Thursday, 15 January 2026

Outlawz Twisted January challenge reminder - songs and rhymes - the Bee

 Outlawz Twisted January challenge reminder - songs and rhymes - the bee
https://toltwistedchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-reminder.html


I have used WondersArtist coloured clipart from Cute Bees mini clipart bundle and daisies mini clip art bundle,  We are 3 papers.  Sentiment and extra bees from Digital Artistry Bee Kind collection by Mixed Media by Erin

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:

Alley's Angels 102 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/01/allys-angels-102-anything-goes-theme.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

DL.Art January Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/01/dlart-january-2026-linky-challenge.html

Make My Monday 269 - use paper with pattern
https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/269-use-paper-with-pattern.html



Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Paper Shelter 663 - Wintery mood board

 

The Paper Shelter 663 - Wintery mood board
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Layered The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp and background from It's Cold Out There onto The Paper Shelter papers from Winter Breeze paper pack
Added We are 3 Sentiment

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

This is the mood board

I followed the January sketch at Cheerful Sketches
https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/januari-2026.html



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

.AAA Birthday 81 - Winter Birthday
https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/01/game-81-winter-birthday.html


.AAA Colourful 23 - blues
https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/colourboard-23.html


A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 339 - anything goes + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-333-anything-goes-sentiment.html

Colorful Options - blues, white and greys
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026.html


C,R,A,F,T, 771 - anything goes
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-771-anything-goes.html

DL.Art January Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2026/01/dlart-january-2026-linky-challenge.html

Fab n Funky 628 - winter wonderland
https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-628-winter-wonderland.html

Morgan's Art World 96 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2026/01/morgans-artworld-challenge-96.html

Paper - Rocks - Scissors - anything goes using paper and/or scissors
https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-12-challenge.html