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.

Friday, 28 July 2023

Gecko Galz monthly Christmas challenge

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

I layered the July image onto papers from Christmas Past paper set which is now an ATC collection
Added We are 3 sentiment from Sparkle Merry Christmas sentiment set

I followed sketch 717 at Tuesday Morning Sketches
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2023/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-717.html

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

52 Weeks to Christmas - what reminds you of the old days of Christmas
https://52weekstochristmas.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-juli.html

Double D - Christmas in July
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/07/christmas-in-july.html

Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge - anything Christmas
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/07/hls-july-christmas-challenge.html

Most Magical Time of the Year 10 - anything Christmas or Halloween
https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-10-most-magical-anything.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2329 - anything goes
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/pip-challenge-2329.html

The Holly and Ivy 144 - anything Christmas
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html

My Time to Craft 513 - blue shades

My Time to Craft 513 - blue shades
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

I used Polkadoodles papers, coloured digi stamps and quote from Coral Mermaid printable bundle

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

I followed sketch 717 at Tuesday Morning Sketches
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2023/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-717.html

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

613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist nautical
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-anything-goes-w-optional.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for July #7 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes with option Life is a beach
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

CD Sunday plus 115 - anything using a CD, USB or digital download
https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-115-hosted-by.html

Classic Design challenge June #7 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

DLArt July 2023 linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/07/dlart-july-2023-linky-challenge.html

Polkadoodles Card making and craft challenge week 29 - anything goes
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/07/wk-29-card-making-craft-challenge.html

The Crafting challenge - summer
http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/summer-time.html

Try it on Tuesday - Pretty papers
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/07/pretty-papers.html

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Ching-Chou Kuik July challenge - anything goes

Ching-Chou Kuik July challenge - anything goes
https://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps_30.html

I layered Ching-Chou Kuik precoloured digi stamp Holly Fairy onto papers from Digital Scrapbooking Holly Street bundle by Aimee Harrison.
Added sentiment from the same bundle
Added brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

I followed sketch 616 at Try Stampin or not on Tuesday (used rectangle instead of circle)
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-616.html

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

Christmas Craft Creations - anything goes
https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge-anything-goes-dt-call.html

.Crafty Catz 647 - anything goes with optional twist Christmas in July
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/crafty-catz-challenge-647-plus-redraw.html

Crafty Gals Corner 245 - Christmas in July
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-245-christmas-in-july.html

Creative Knockouts 499 - Christmas in July
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/07/499-christmas-in-july-alex-syberia.html

Double D - Christmas in July
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/07/christmas-in-july.html

Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge - anything Christmas
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/07/hls-july-christmas-challenge.html

Most Magical Time of the Year 10 - anything Christmas or Halloween
https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-10-most-magical-anything.html

The Holly and Ivy 144 - anything Christmas
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html

Gecko Galz Steampunk freebie

Every month Gecko Galz gives a free image to join the Steampunk challenge

I layered the free Steampunk image onto Gecko Galz papers from Steampunk ATC collection
We are 3 sentiment from All Occasion sentiment set
Bow and Brads from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

I followed the July sketch at Outlawz Wednesday sketch challenge
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-sketch-challenge-july-5-aug-1-2023.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for July #7 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge June #7 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

The Paper Shelter - anything goes
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

I layered The Paper Shelter precoloured digi stamp and background from A Puppy at the beach set onto The Paper Shelter Retro Summer paper pack
Added star shell 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 followed the sketch at Everybody Art challenge 540
http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/540.html

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for July #7 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes with optional twist Life is a beach
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

Classic Design challenge June #7 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Country View - four legged friend
http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-four-legged-friend.html

DL.Art July 2023 Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/07/dlart-july-2023-linky-challenge.html

Pammies Inky Pinkies 2329 - anything goes
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/pip-challenge-2329.html

The Crafting challenge - summer
http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/summer-time.html

The Creative Crafters 66 - anything goes
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-66.html

Try it on Tuesday - Pretty papers
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/07/pretty-papers.html

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Alicia Bel facebook challenge - anything with an Alicia Bel stamp (card 2)

Alicia Bel facebook challenge - anything with an Alicia Bel stamp (card 2)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/187877358304468

Alicia Bel gave us a free digi stamp "Farewell" as a thank you for being on her facebook group
I have layered her onto We are 3 papers from Pastel Sky and Pastel Linen paper sets and coloured her with watercolour pencils and water
We are 3 sentiment from Everyday Wishes sentiment set
Brads and bow from Digital Scrapbooking Studio

I followed the Outawz Wednesday Sketch for July
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-sketch-challenge-july-5-aug-1-2023.html

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

Ally's Angels - anything handmade
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-72challenge-71-winner-top.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for July #7 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge June #7 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Colors with pencils - everything is allowed coloured with pencils
http://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-juli-alles-mag.html

Corrosive challenge # 7 July 2023 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-7-jul-2023-anything-goes.html

Creative Inspirations 4 - anything goes
https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/creative-inspiration-challenges-4.html

Creations in Pink 60 - anything goes in mainly pink
http://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-60-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

DL.Art July Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/07/dlart-july-2023-linky-challenge.html

Happy Little Stampers Watercolor challenge - anything coloured with watercolours
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/search/label/Watercolour%20Challenge

If you give a Crafter a Cookie - pastels
https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2023/07/cookie-challenge-182-july-pastels.html

Little Patch of Crafty Friends 210 - anything partly handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/07/210-all-dressed-up.html

Love to Craft 75 - anything goes handmade
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/07/ltccb-75-anything-goes-ltccb-74-winner.html

Morgan's Art World 7 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/07/morgans-artworld-challenge-7.html

The Crafty Addicts 3 - anything handmade
https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-03.html

Monday, 24 July 2023

Alicia Bel facebook challenge - anything with an Alicia Bel stamp

Alicia Bel facebook challenge - anything with an Alicia Bel stamp
https://www.facebook.com/groups/187877358304468

I layered Alicia Bel digi stamp Butterfly Fairy onto We are 3 papers from Delightful Dragonflies paper set. We are 3 sentiment from Magical Birthday sentiment set.
Added ribbon, butterflies and extra dragonfly from Digital Scrapbooking Studio.
Coloured digi with watercolour pencils and water

I followed sketch 258 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-sketches-at-sweet-sketch-wednesday.html