Granmargarets cards-n-stuff

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.

Wednesday, 7 June 2023

The Paper Shelter 557 - for that special man

The Paper Shelter 557 - for that special man
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

I used The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp and background from Trattoria Chef and papers from Trattoria Chef paper set
Brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio
We are 3 sentiment from Birthday Wishes sentiment set

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

I followed sketch 121 at Cheerful Sketches
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/juni-challenge-nr-121.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Cardz 4 Guyz 323 - lots of layers
http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2023/05/323-lots-of-layers-more-than-3.html

Classic Design challenge June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Double Trouble 139 - We dare you
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/Challenge-139.html
1. Masculine project
3. use plaid or check
2. Partnering with Festive Friday Inspo list (masculine, brads, plaid/checks)
https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff0135/

Everybody Art - something for a man
http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/537.html

Happy Little Stampers birthday challenge - anything goes
http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/06/hls-june-birthday-challenge.html

QKR Stampede 466 - anything goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/06/qkr-stampede-challenge-466.html

Try it on Tuesday - make it masculine
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/05/make-it-masculine.html

Monday, 5 June 2023

Outlawz Monday Greetings - Fairy tale wishes optional Sparkle it up

Outlawz Monday Greetings - Fairy Tale Wishes with optional Sparkle it up
https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/

Our sponsor is Starz Stampz
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/StarStampz?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=252288597

I used glitter papers from Digital Scrapbooking Studio New Beginnings by Silvia Romeo Sparkle hearts and stitching from Digital Scrapbooking Cinderella Enchantment by Papier Studio Silke
Ribbons from Scrap Graphics.

We are 3 sentiment from Magical Birthday sentiment set

Starz Stampz digital stamp Cinderella (Thank you to Murphy Nan who coloured the stamp for me as my hands and eyes are bad)

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

I followed the sketch at Outlawz Wednesday Sketch challenge
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-sketch-challenge-may-3-june-6-2023.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Dream Valley 295 - anything goes
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-295-anything-goes.html

Happy Little Stampers birthday challenge - anything goes
http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/06/hls-june-birthday-challenge.html

Saturday, 3 June 2023

The Fairy and The Unicorn - anything fantasy

The Fairy and The Unicorn - anything fantasy
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

I used two We are 3 papers from Fairy backgrounds paper set
Coloured fairy, unicorn and background from My Memories A Fairy World by La galeria de Jackie.
Heart punch trim from Scrap Graphics

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

I followed sketch 608 at Try Stampin or not on Tuesday with optional theme add a scene
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-608.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Arty Divas - anything goes
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-2023.html

Classic Design challenge June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Creative Inspiration #3 - anything goes
https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/creative-inspiration-challenges-3.html

Cupcake Inspirations 570 - anything goes
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/05/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-570.html

Dream Valley 295 - anything goes
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-295-anything-goes.html

Morgan's Art World #6 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/06/morgans-artworld-challenge-6.html

QKR Stampede 466 - anything goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/06/qkr-stampede-challenge-466.html

The Sisterhood of Crafters - birds (birds on fairy)
https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2023/05/birds.html

Friday, 2 June 2023

Creative Fingers 256 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 256 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Our sponsor is Anne Constantly Carding - Crafts U Print
https://www.craftsuprint.com/anne-constantly-carding/

I layered oval onto Anne's papers from Wildflower Fields paper set, added border from Digital Scrapbooking Studio and printed out.
Sponged oval with distress inks.
I found some 3D sheets I bought years ago and forgot about. They were ones you just had to press the pictures out so I didn't have to cut.
Just used 2 layers onto the oval. Added Happy Birthday stamp, flowers and dragonfly brad.

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

I followed Try Stampin or Not sketch 608 (I rotated the sketch)
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-608.html

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

613 Avenue Create - optional twist say it with flowers
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Arty Divas - anything goes
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-2023.html

Beautiful Blossoms 5 - anything with flowers with optional mood board
https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/anything-flowers-goes-with-optional.html

Classic Design challenge June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Corrosive challenge 5 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-5-may-2023-anything-goes.html

Crafty Gals Corner 243 - flowers for Mum
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-243-flowers-for-mom.html

Cupcake Inspirations 570 - anything goes
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/05/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-570.html

Double D - flowers
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/05/flowers.html

Dream Valley 295 - anything goes
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-295-anything-goes.html

I Spy with My Little Eye 3 - something with wings
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/05/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-something-with.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything partly handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/05/206-paper-shelter.html

Love to Craft 74 - anything goes
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/ltccb-74-anything-goes-ltccb-73-winner.html

Morgan's Art World #6 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/06/morgans-artworld-challenge-6.html

QKR Stampede 466 - anything goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/06/qkr-stampede-challenge-466.html

The Creative Crafters 64 - anything handmade
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-64.html

Paper Dragonfly 18 - anything flies

Paper Dragonfly 18 - anything flies
https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

Sponsor is Mirtillamente Craft Shop
https://www.mirtillamentecraftshop.it/

I was lucky to win the Dragonfly Award at Paper Dragonfly challenge 16 and was invited to be a guest designer.

I have used 2 papers from We are 3 Delightful Dragonflies paper set

Mirtillamente precoloured digi stamp Fairy Tale Kendra
We are 3 sentiment from Magical birthday sentiment set
Ribbons from Scrap Graphics
Dragonfly and dragonfly charms from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

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

I followed the sketch at Outlawz Wednesday sketch challenge
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-sketch-challenge-may-3-june-6-2023.html

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

613 Avenue Create - anything goes optional twist say it with flowers
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

Arty Divas - anything goes
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-2023.html

Beautiful Blossoms 5 - anything flowers with optional mood board
https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/anything-flowers-goes-with-optional.html

Double D - flowers
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/05/flowers.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2023 - anything goes

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge June #6 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Mirtillamente 21 - anything goes
https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/mirtillamente-challenge-21-june-2023.html

Morgans Art World 21 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/06/morgans-artworld-challenge-6.html

My Time to Craft 509 - Masculine

My Time to Craft 509 - Masculine
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

I used We are 3 papers from Spring Fling paper set
We are 3 sentiment from Masculine sentiment set
The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp and background from World Champion set

You can also buy this digi stamp set from The Sports Collection (six products for the price of four)

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

I followed Tuesday Morning Sketches 709 (I used a square instead of the circle)
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2023/05/tuesday-morning-sketches-709.html