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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.
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Monday, 23 March 2026

The Paper Shelter

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

The Paper Shelter Store has now closed. Pedro has made the very tough choice to close the store and consequently the challenge blog, as like many other small business owners at the minute, the store was not generating enough sales to cover the costs of running it and paying the fees that hide behind the store front.
It is with a very heavy heart that we all have to say a sad goodbye to you all.  
The blog will remain open for the time being for you to use as inspiration for the adorable images that Pedro and Veronica have created over the years. 

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

I made this last card for The Paper Shelter

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

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


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

Ally's Angels 104 - anything goes
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/03/allys-angels-104-anything-goes-theme.html 

Crafty Calendar March challenge - Spring
https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/crafty-calendar-march-challenge-spring.html

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

Farm Quest 81 - baby farm or forest animals
https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/farmquest-challenge-81-theme-of-baby.html

The Four Seasons - Spring
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/spring-season-march-2026.html




8 comments:

Darlene said...

Such a cute card Margaret! Yes, it's so sad to see all these wonderful crafting stores closing ... that's happening here in Ohio too. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Four Seasons Co-Owner

Becca Sadler, owner and manager of HQCB and FQCB said...

Squealing-cuteness!!! The interpretation of the sketch into your digital card is FARM-tastic!! Thanks for creating and sharing for FarmQuest #81!!

Deanne Saunders said...

So cute!!! Thanks so much for participating in our FARM QUEST challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

anne said...

This is such a cute image Margaret with such lovely spring colours. Thank you for sharing it with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.
Anne SSW2-DT

Wendy R. said...

💖 This is absolutely gorgeous, your design and those lovely details really made me smile, such a joy to see. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Ally’s Angels, it’s a pleasure to see your make in the gallery ✨

SarahR said...

Hi there, your card is super sweet! Thanks for joining in at Crafty Calendar Challenge, Sarah - DT

SarahR said...

Hi there, that is such a fun image and your card super sweet! I am so sorry to hear The Paper Shelter has shut - I have so many of the fabulous digital stamps in my files. They will be really missed. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Calendar Challenge, Sarah - DT

Kathie said...

Very cute image Margaret I like the colours you've used and your added embellishments. This is a great take on this sketch and thanks so much for sharing it with us over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and good luck.
Hugs
Kathie SSW2~DT