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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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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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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



Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Conjurer of Dreams challenge 16 - anything goes with a twist Time for Tea

 Conjurer of Dreams 16 - anything goes with the twist time for tea
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-16-anything-goes.html

It is my turn today to show my design team cards for the challenge.

https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-16-anything-goes.html

Card 1  was on the challenge and on my blog on 1 January.


Card 2


Card 3


Card 4


Card 5

Conjurer of Dreams design team cards for January

Card 1
Time for tea, Tea dyed paper, blue glitter silk background, Aged papers

Card 2
Tea with friends, Tea Dyed papers, Blue silk background

Card 3
Imaginary tea party, Serene Forest, Branch frame

Card 4
Seampunk tea party, Steampunk background, flower paper

Card 5
Tea for 2, Bokeh and floral teacups

We are 3 sentiments on all cards.

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

A free image is given away each design team day.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes with optional twist lots of colours (card 5)
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge202601-january-anything-goes.html

Classic Design challenge #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html




Sunday, 11 January 2026

Gecko Galz Gothic Challenge

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

I have used the free image with papers and elements from Digital Artistry Pretty Poppies collection by Manu Scraps.  Added We are 3 sentiment

I followed the Retro Sketch 226 from April 2022 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/01/another-year-of-sketches-begin.html

 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 #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

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






Thursday, 8 January 2026

Conjurer of Dreams Facebook Freebie challenge

 

At the beginning of each month Kim gives a free image on the Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648
If you make a card using it and post it to the Facebook group Kim emails you the next free image.  Each week you make a card you receive the next image.  (There are 4 images each month)


I made this card with the first image for January.
I also used Conjurer of Dreams Grungy Christmas background paper and Glittery Christmas Silk backgrounds,
Added WondersArtist daisy clip art

I followed sketch 318 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2026/01/another-year-of-sketches-begin.html

 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 #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

Crafts Galore Encore challenge - anything goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html



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


Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Gecko Galz January Customer Challenge - Winter Woods

 

Gecko Galz January customer challenge - Winter Woods
https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-customer-challenge.html

I have used Gecko Galz papers from Winter Weather ATC sheet
Gecko Galz picture from Winter Woods Collage set
WondersArtist clp art from Winter Snowflakes mini clpart
We are 3 sentiment

I followed Atlantic Hearts sketch 663
https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/



 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 - blue
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

Classic Design challenge #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

Colorful Options - Blue
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026.html


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

Try it on Tuesday - It's cold outside

Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge

 

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

I layered the free image onto WondersArtist paper from Christmas MistltoeWood paper
Added We are 3 sentiment

I followed the January sketch at 52 Christmas Card throwdown ( I used a rectangle image instead of the oval
https://52cct.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-sketch-challenge.html



 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

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

Classic Design challenge #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html




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

Saturday, 3 January 2026

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - anything fantasy

 

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

I used WondersArtist paper from Wonderful Gold P2 paper set
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 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 #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html


The Crafters Cafe 325 - anything goes with option use the colour yellow
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/325-use-colour-yellow.html


Friday, 2 January 2026

Outlawz Christmas challenge - anything Christmas

 Outlawz Christmas challenge - anything Christmas
https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/2025/12/january-challenge.html

I used papers and elements from Digital Artistry Holy Night by Aimee Harrison

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:

Ally's Angels 15 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/12/allys-angels-101-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 #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html




The Outlawz Twisted challenge - January - Songs and Rhymes - the Bee

The Outlawz Twisted challenge
https://toltwistedchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/january-songs-and-rhymes.html

The Outlawz challenges have changed and now there are 3 separate blogs - Christmas challenge, Twisted challenge and anything but a card

The Twisted challenge will have different theme each month.

This month is Songs and Rhymes - the Bee

Be inspired by




I have used WondersArtist coloured clipart from Cute Bees mini clipart bundle
We are 3 papers and 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 January 1 2026 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html


 

Thursday, 1 January 2026

Conjurer of Dreams - anything goes with optional twist Time for Tea

 Conjurer of Dreams - anything goes with optional twist Time for Tea
https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/

I used Conjurer of Dreams Time for tea, Tea dyed paper, blue glitter silk background, Aged papers.  Typed sentiment in Word Art.

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

I followed throwback sketch 243 from December 2023 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2025/12/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-december-2025.html



 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 #12 2025 December/January anything goes with optional twist Make it Merry
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html