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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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Monday, 18 August 2014

Whoopsi Daisy challenge - no square cards

The challenge at Whoopsi Daisy this week is No Square cards.
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/


I found the template for this trapezium shaped card in Australian Cardmaking Special edition Christmas cards.
Cut the card from the template, then cut paper from the same magazine and layered it onto the card.    Printed precoloured digi from Whoopsi Daisy CD, cut her out and layered onto paper.  Stamped Happy Christmas, sponged and layered that on top.  Added star brad and ribbon.

I hope you will go over to Whoopsi Daisy and see the lovely cards by the design team and join in the challenge.  You don't have to use a Whoopsi Daisy image but if you do and you are the winner you will receive 2 sheets of Whoopsi Daisy images.  If you don't use a Whoopsi Daisy image and you are the winner you will receive 1 sheet of Whoopsi Daisy images.

You can buy the lovely Whoopsi Daisy images at http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.com.au/
If you scroll down there is a free image you can use.

I would like to enter this card into the challenge at
C.R.A.F.T. challenge 272 Christmas  http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/
and
Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/
and
Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Patterned paper challenge http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
and
Suzi Bee's Bloomin challenge No 42 anything goes http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com.au/
and
Decosses Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas cards link up
http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html






Unstampabelles August Challenge mid way post - significant birthday with the twist to make a shaped card

It is time for our mid way post for the August challenge at Unstampabelles
http://unstampabelleschallenges.blogspot.com.au/

I have used an old template I found in my stash.  Cut out the shaped card from the template coloured the edge with marker, then cut out piece of patterned paper and layered onto card.  Punched flowers, some from patterned paper and some from white card then coloured with marker.  Added stickers.  Added liquid pearls to flowers.

I hope you will go over to Unstampabelles and see the lovely projects by the design team and join in the challenge which closes on 29 August.

Remember NO STAMPS ALLOWED.

I would like to enter this card into Crafty Hazelnut's monthly patterned paper challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
and
Suzy Bee's Bloomin challenge 42 anything goes http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com.au/



Sunday, 17 August 2014

Diane's Daydream Designs Christmas card to sketch at Completely Christmas

My eyes are too sore to see to colour in today so I have made two digital Christmas cards.
The First one using Diane's Daydream Designs images, papers, etc.  http://www.dianesdaydreamdesigns.com/

and the sketch at Completely Christmas  http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.com.au/

Santa from Santa Please coloured set.  You can also buy this set in black and white to colour
Presents from Little Bits of Christmas colour set
Sentiment from Christmas Blessings set.  I have recoloured it white.
Paper from Elegant Snowflakes digi papers

As well as entering this card into the challenge at Completely Christmas  http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.com.au/

 I would also like to enter it into
Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas card challenge http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Patterned paper challenge  http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Decosses Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas cards link up
http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

Word Art Wednesday 145    http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/


Friday, 15 August 2014

Digi Stamps 4 Joy progressive monthly Christmas card challenge August

Each month Digi Stamps 4 Joy kindly gives us a free stamp to use in the Christmas card challenge
http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/monthly-christmas-challenge-august-2014.html
If you haven't already joined in you can email Desire for this month's free image, make a card for the challenge and then you will receive next month's free.


I have printed Digi Stamps 4 Joy freebie and Christmas tree plus Bottle cap insert onto white card and coloured all with markers.

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

Completely Christmas 24 - anything goes http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.com.au/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas challenge http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 272 - Christmas http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

Cute Card Thursday 334 - Clean and simple   http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/



From the Heart Stamps Progressive freebie challenge August

Each month From the Heart stamps gives us a free stamp to join in the challenge
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/08/01/august-free-stamp-of-the-month-pumpkin-pigwit/
If you haven't already joined in you can buy the stamp set for this month, make a card and join the challenge and then you will receive next month's free image.
This is the set we received this month
 This is the card I made

I have layered the pig and pumpkins stamp onto paper from Bearly Mine Designs Fall Fancy paper set and coloured with markers.  Added sentiment.  Layered all onto orange card.

I would also like to enter this card into Fan-tastic Tuesday 48  - Anything goes 




Feeling Sketchy 99

This is the sketch for Feeling Sketchy No 99  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
and our sponsors for August are Molossi and Scrap Boutique



I have used paper from Cosmo Cricket 6x6 mini deck "Dear Mr Claus" and sparkly stickers which I have had for a long time, plus sticker sentiment.

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

I would  like to enter this card  into the following challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut's week Christmas challenge 189 - animal and/or bird  (there is a reindeer and teddy bear on the stickers)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly Christmas challenge  http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Hazelnut's monthly patterned paper challenge  http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Completely Christmas challenge - anything goes  http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.com.au/

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 278    http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

We are generously sponsored in August by

ScrapBoutique

 ScrapBoutique

http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/

ScrapBoutique is a locally owned scrapbooking supplies shop in Newcastle, NSW Australia.
Chelsea provides delightful scrapping & arts & crafts goodies.

$20 Voucher 

&

Molossi - $30 chipboard and bling package
http://www.molossi.com.au/

Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge - Embossing - wet or dry or both

The challenge this fortnight at Sweet Pea Stampers is embossing wet or dry or both.
http://www.thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/
I have used both on my card

I have printed Sweet Pea stamp Birdie Love by Regan Kubecek onto white card and coloured with markers.  Stamped Have a nice day onto dark pink card.  Cut oval in dark pink card, embossed with Cuttlebug daisies and layered over white card.  Punched flowers and butterly.  Pressed them into versamark ink pad and embossing powder, then heat embossed.  Added rhinestones and bird brad.

I hope you will go over to Sweet Pea Stampers and see the lovely cards by the design team and join in the challenge.    You don't have to use a Sweet Pea stamp but if you do you have two chances of winning a prize.

I would like to enter this card into In the Pink challenge 50 anything goes as long as it is pink.
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

Crafting from the Heart 31 - anything goes  http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Love to Create 128 - inspired by a song, book or movie - Bye Bye Birdie
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com.au/

{PIN}spirational challenge 120 anything goes  http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com.au/

Aud Sentiments - Favourite Season   (Spring)
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/