Followers

Follow me by email

Add your email address below to follow me by email

About Me

Welcome to my blog

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.
ANONYMOUS COMMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS BLOG

Saturday, 17 July 2021

Outlawz Saturday Paper a la mode - Black and white


Outlawz Saturday Paper a la mode - black and white
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/paper-al-a-mode-challenge-july-17th-thru-july-30th-theme-black-wh

Our sponsor is Bonnie of We are 3 who gives us lovely papers and images.
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/WeAre3?ref=l2-shopheader-name


I have used We are 3 papers from Mostly Dots paper set
We are 3 sentiment from All Occasion sentiment set
We are 3 printable Floral Mums
Flower and 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  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html

Creative Moments 218 - anything goes
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/creative-moments-challenge-218-anything.html

 Pammies Inky Pinkies 2128 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/pip-challenge-2128.html

Scrapping 4 Fun 196 - birthday
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-196-birthday.html


Friday, 16 July 2021

My Time to Craft Christmas challenge - Have a Krafty Christmas

 My Time to Craft Christmas challenge - Have a Krafty Christmas - use Kraft card somewhere on your card.
https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/


I stamped Lavinia Stamp LAV040 Mary onto green card.  Heat embossed with WOW embossing glitter Clear Hologram sparkle
Cut oval from kraft card, embossed with Cuttlebug Christmas stars and layered on top.
Added Stickles to some of the stars to make them glitter and shine (though it doesn't show up in the scan) 

I followed sketch 614 at Tuesday Morning Sketches
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-614.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Cardz 4 Galz 151 - Christmas in July

Christmas Craft Creations July challenge - anything Christmas
https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-challenge-anything-goes.html


Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

The 12 months of Christmas cards link up - challenge 79 anything Christmas - Midway post

The 12 months of Christmas cards link up - challenge 79 anything Christmas goes-  midway post 
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

I used Lisa's paper from Misc Textures paper set
Polkadoodles precoloured digi stamp Delivering Candy from Winnie Angel coloured digis download bundle (you can also buy this as an individual digi)
Lace and ribbon from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
Candy cane frame from Pininkie
We are 3 sentiment from Merry Christmas sentiment set

I hope you will go over and join the challenge 
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-79-opt-twistchristmas-in-july.html

Don't forget to vote for July's free digi paper
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2021/07/vote-for-julys-free-digi-paper.html

I followed sketch 514 at Try Stampin or not on Tuesday with the theme ribbons and lace
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-514.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

CD Sunday plus 64 - anything using a CD, USB or digital download
https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-64-hosted-by.html

Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Crafters Castle 43 - Christmas in July
https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-challenge-43-june-winner.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html

Ellibelles Crafty Wednesday - Christmas in July
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2021/07/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-july.html

Incy Wincy Designs - Christmas in July
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2021/07/5-18-july-21-enchanted-garden-andor.html

Polkadoodles Craft challenge week 28 - anything goes
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2021/07/wk-28-anything-goes-card-making-and.html

My Time to Craft 461 - Ribbons/bows
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-461-ribbonsbows.html

The Fairy and the Unicorn - anything fantasy
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-2021-challenge.html


 

Thursday, 15 July 2021

A Bit More Time to Craft 143 - anything goes

 A Bit More Time to Craft 143 - anything goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

I  have used Lozzy's digital papers from Happy Flowers paper set
Polkadoodles precoloured digi stamp Bella Bouquet from Fuzzypuffs colour digi stamp download kit
(You can also buy this as an individual digi stamp either coloured or black and white)
Flowers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
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 would also like to add my card to the following:

Addicted to Stamps and more 409 - any occasion
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-409-any-occasion.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

CD Sunday Plus 64 - anything using a CD, USB or digital download
https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-64-hosted-by.html

Crafting Happiness 104 - anything goes
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/ch-104-anything-goes.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html

Creative Moments 218 - anything goes
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/creative-moments-challenge-218-anything.html

Incy Wincy Designs - enchanted garden
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2021/07/5-18-july-21-enchanted-garden-andor.html

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge week 28 - anything goes
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2021/07/wk-28-anything-goes-card-making-and.html

Through the Craftroom Door started 13 July - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/07/anthing-goes-challenge-13th-july.html


Wednesday, 14 July 2021

LeAnn's World 101 - Facebook Progressive challenge

 Each month LeAnn gives a free digi to join the facebook group progressive freebie challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1836531013324656

I have been joining in for a long time but I missed joining in last month so I had to buy the stamp this month.


I can't see very well so I printed out LeAnn's world digi stamp Shopping Day onto white card, coloured it with markers, then scanned and reduced it down to fit on my card.
I layered it onto We are 3 papers from Bokeh Blends paper set
Added borders and sentiment from Digital Scrapbooking Shopaholic collection by Aimee Harrison and JB Studio

I followed the Outlawz Sketch - I rotated the sketch (I was lucky my card was picked as the showcased card last challenge)
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-7th-july-22nd-july



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Crafting Happiness 104 - anything goes
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/ch-104-anything-goes.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html

Creative Knockouts 409 - something to say
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/07/409-something-to-say-twinkle-lane.html

LeAnn's World 101 challenge 40
https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2021/07/leanns-world-101-challenge-40.html

Love to Scrap 147 - anything goes
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/07/ltscb-147-anything-goes.html

QKR Stampede 423 - anything goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/07/qkr-stampede-challenge-423.html

Sweet Stampin - unusual hair colours
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/07/sweeet-stampin-unusual-hair-colours.html

Through the Craftroom Door started 13 July - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/07/anthing-goes-challenge-13th-july.html


Sunday, 11 July 2021

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes - The Open Road

 Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sunday-clean-and-simple/forum/topics/sunday-songs-rhymes-july-11th-24th

Our sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheepSkiDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu 

Be inspired by the song / rhyme


I have used the fairies and the third verse for my inspiration


I printed SheepSki designs digi stamp Bumble Bee Blossom Image No 90 onto white card and coloured with Twinkling H2O paints and Acrylic pain.  Drew tree with marker.
Painted blue background with Twinkling H20 Pains and green with water and distress ink.
Stamped grass and flower stems with distress ink
Stamped Fairy Hugs clear stamps Dixie FHS 191 and Pixie FHS192 with Versa Fine Clair ink Golden Meadow and embossed with Wow embossing glitter clear hologram sparkle
Stamped Fairy Ink sentiment Dance FHS199
Stamped Lavinia stamp LAV097 birds with blue Distress ink
Added sun punch and yellow flowers

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:

613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist water colours
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-2021-challenge-7-anything-goes.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Clever Dexter 19 - Hello summer
http://www.cleverdexter.com/2021/07/july-2021-clever-dexter-challenge-19.html

Corrosive Challenge - anything handmade
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-7-july-2021-anything-goes.html

Crazy4challenges 592 - include a bee
https://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/crazy-4-challenges-c4c592.html

Fairy Stamper Hugs facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fairystamperhugs

Happy Little Stampers - watercolour
http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2021/07/hls-july-watercolour-challenge.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 161 - anything goes handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2021/07/c-161.html

Love to Craft 60 - anything goes
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/07/ltccb-60-july-anything-goes.html

The Fairy and the Unicorn - anything fantasy
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-2021-challenge.html

The Paper Funday challenge 31 - anything goes with optional twist Summer Fun
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-2021-challenge-31-anything-goes.html

Through the Craftroom Door started 6 July - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/07/anything-goes-challenge-tuesday-6th.html

Unicorn 67 - summer fun
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-67-summer-time.html




Saturday, 10 July 2021

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 550 - use some red

 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 550 - anything Christmas with optional theme use some red
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/


I used paper and coloured digi stamps from Taylor Made cards 4 U  The Most Wonderful time of the year digital kit
The Paper Shelter coloured digi stamp from Christmas Shopping set
You can also buy this as part of The Christmas Ladies collection (6 products for the price of 4)

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

I followed sketch 613 at Tuesday morning sketches
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-613.html



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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for  July #7-2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge July #7 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html

Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas in July
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-challenge-christmas-in-july.html

International Art & Soul 112 - red, white and blue
https://intaas.blogspot.com/2021/07/ch112-red-white-and-blue.html

Jingle Bells - stars and/or stripes for Christmas
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2021/07/stars-stripes-for-christmas.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2127 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/pip-challenge-2127.html

Taylor Made Cards 4 U July 2121 challenge #7 - holidays in July
https://taylormadecards4u.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-challenge-holidays-in-july.html