Have a Jolly Holiday

 The optional twist for February's Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas is Cozy Cocoa Christmas

 

I have used a digital paper by Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The images are from Meljens Designs and I'm not sure of the other one.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
 https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

Passion for Markers - Don't Be Square
 https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/week-824-dont-be-square.html

 

Season's Greetings

 I've just realised that a couple of the posts that I should have made in the past week aren't published.  Both challenges are still running so I am going to post them now.

This is the mid-way inspiration for the challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  This month's optional twist is "Into The Woods We Go"

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles from a previous challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The image is from Meljens Designs and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles Studio.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-anything-goes-with.html

Live In The Moment

 I overlooked uploading my midway project for Path of Positivity but since the challenge still has a bit over a day left to run, I figured a last minute reminder wouldn't hurt!  The theme for November is Celebrate The Simple Things in Life.  I have included some flowers as well as reading as Simple Things in Life that I celebrate.

I have used a digital paper.  The image is from Meljens Designs

It's The Most Yummiest Time of the Year

We are at the midway point of the Candy Canes Christmas Card Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Meljens Designs and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.

I would like to enter: 

The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/2022/08/sunday-song-rhyme-have-yourself-merry.html

 

Friendship Lasts Forever

 It is time for the reveal of cards posted in June for the Card Chain Challenge.  I think the postal system is back to being erratic worldwide.  Neither the card that I sent nor the one that was sent to me have been received.

This is the outside of the card (which follows the sketch and friendship theme):

The second photo shows the inside of the card following the Pop-Up Technique.

The colours were used on the outside and inside of the card.

These are the prompts:

The strips on the front of the card are from my offcuts box.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Any occasion other than birthday
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/week-647any-occasion-other-than-birthday.html

I was being sent a card by Robyn in Australia.  As it hasn't arrived yet, I didn't want to look at it on the reveal post so I'm not sharing it here.

Candy Cane Hugs and Christmas Kisses!

This week's optional twist at CHNC is Candy Canes.

I have used a candy cane themed digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Meljens Designs and the sentiment is from From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking is with Distress Ink.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the image.  I added two foam candy canes.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2022/05/may-2022-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html

Easter Bunny

I had fun with this Easter Bunny - I have had this image for a while and I can't remember using it before.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Easter
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-253-easter.html
Sweet Sketch Wedesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/meljens-designs-and-blast-from-past.html
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/challenge-6.html
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-255-always-anything-goes.html

I have used a paper from Creativ for the background.  The matting is cardstock from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Meljens Designs and coloured with copic markers E53, E51, R59, R17.  I also used an offcut of paper from Kaisercraft, some grosgrain ribbon and a wooden button.

Here is the sketch:

Girlie Clown

I always seem to colour clowns in mainly primary colours.  I was in one of those moods today where I just wanted to do something different!  So, out came the girlie colours!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-138-anything-goes.html
MelJens Designs - Recipe - 1 image + 2 papers + 3 embellishments
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-252-recipe-challenge.html

I have used some left over pieces of paper from other cards to create the background.  The pink piece is from Creativ and the gold one is from Kaisercraft.  The image is from MelJens Designs and has been coloured with copic markers.  I added some faux stitching to match the stitching in the image using a Distress Marker (Worn Lipstick).  I also added three flower embellishments in keeping with the girlie theme!

Hello Summer

I wish it was!  Today is a wet and thundery autumn day here.  I am nearing the end of my six weeks of ridiculous hours - and missing my crafting alot.  I found myself with a little bit of spare time on my hands today (first time in ages!) and I was inspired to create a summery themed card to brighten my dull day!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs Studio - Seeing Double
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/challenge-250-seeing-double.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft for the background.  The images are both from Meljens Designs Studio and have been coloured with copic markers.  To complete the summery beachy theme I have added some shell shaped embellishments.

Loving My Kitty

My daughter is one who loves her kitty - and I know she isn't alone in that!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Loving You
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-247-loving-you.html
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Love is in the Air
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-84-love-is-in-air.html
Glitter n Sparkles - Gems and Glitter
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-124.html

I used a paper from a paper pad called "Romantica" by Rosie's Studio.  I embellished the paper by adding some rhinestones to the "tag" and some glitter to the flowers.  The image is from Meljens Designs and has been coloured with copic markers.  I added a heart embellishment - and couldn't resist filling the centre with Stickles!

Colourful Christmas Tree

I'm gradually joining back in with challenges after all the internet issues (and then the digital camera issues!).  I'm glad I was able to do this one as I love working with sketches:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Sketch
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-246-sketch.html
ABC Christmas Challenge - C is for Colourful
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/c-is-for-colourful.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/ag-no-20.html
CHNC - Decorate a corner or more (two)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/chnc-challenge-215-decorate-corner.html
Sentimental Sundays - Seeing Red
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-245-seeing-red-little-or-lot.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio.  The image is from Meljens Designs Studio and is coloured with copic markers.  I die-cut two smaller ovals from glitter cardstock from DCWV.  I added some faux stitching using a red alcohol marker from Reno Art and also added some blue and yellow adhesive stars.

October

Another page of my 2015 calendar  completed and I'm working on another couple of months so I might actually finish it before the month of January is out!

I would like to enter my calendar page into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Anything Goes
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-241-anything-goes.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun - New Years Resolutions (get my calendar finished!)
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-27-new-years-resolutions.html

I have used a "Decorate your own calendar"  as the base.  I added some scrapbooking paper as a base layer.  The dies used are all from Memory Box and have been cut using black cardstock from Rosie's Studio.

Wrapped Up Star

The star is all wrapped up to keep nice and warm.  I don't know what it is like in the Northern Hemisphere but here today it is blowing a strong and cold wind - and it is meant to be summer!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-and-meljens.html
Meljens Designs - It's A Wrap
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/challenge-240-its-wrap.html

I have used some scrapbook paper from my stash plus some red cardstock.  The image is from Meljens Designs and is coloured with copic markers R59, R46, G02, G000.  I die-cut using Spellbinder dies.  I also added some red pearls from Rosie's Studio as corner accents.


Here is the sketch:

Three Reindeer

Here is Prancer, Vixen and Rudolph!  Not sure where the rest have got to!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
MelJens Designs - Holiday
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/challenge-239-holiday.html
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/79-robins-nest-and-crafty-sentiments.html
Completely Christmas - Add Some Holly
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/completely-christmas-challenge-41.html

I have used a burlap effect paper from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The images are all from Meljens Designs and coloured with copic markers.  I added some faux stitching around each one using a Distress Marker.  I added some holly eyelets as accents.

Christmas Trees everywhere!

I started out with deciding to use a Christmas Tree image for my tag.  When I teamed it with Christmas tree themed paper it seemed only natural to keep the tree theme going with the embellishment!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Tag
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/challenge-238-tags.html
CHNC - Santa is on his way (putting the tree up ready)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/chnc-challenge-205-santa-is-on-his-way.html
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/challenge-122-anything-goes.html

The tree themed paper is from MME.  I used an image from Meljens Designs and coloured it with copic markers YR23, Y28, YG06, R46.  I then die-cut it into a tag shape, layered it onto red cardstock and hand-wrote a sentiment using a Distress Marker (Pine Needles).  The embellishment is one of the last of these ones that I have left.  I added Liquid Pearls as ornaments on the tree.

Country Scare Crow

I love working with autumn colours!  I hadn't used this image either so with an autumn colour palette, this was just the opportunity.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Colour Palette
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/challenge-235-autumn-brights-color.html
Love to Create - Anything Goes
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/challenge-141-anything-goes.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Two or Four Legs
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/2-or-4-legs.html

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft paper pad for my card.  The image is Country Scare Crow from Meljens Designs Studio.  I coloured with copic markers in autumn colours.  The ribbon is from Francheville I think.  I also die-cut some leaves from textured cardstock from DCWV using various Marianne's Dies.  I coloured three pearls with copic YR06 and added these to the top of the card.

Hidden Halloween Kitty

I printed off this image to use for a card a week or so ago and never actually managed to create the card.  Totally different idea this time but it did get completed!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Hidden element
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-234-peek-boo.html
Anything Goes with a Twist - Dark (Black cardstock)
http://aagwat.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-05.html

I have used a black card blank for this card.  I added a pocket using some green cardstock and some patterned paper from a pad called "Hey Boy" from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Meljens Designs and coloured with copic markers - I pulled out some colours I haven't used in a while - YR20, Y08, E59, YG67.  I cut the image into a circle and then punched a hole to feed the black and white twine through.  I also added a black and white brad.  The background was inspired by the fireworks going off outside (despite the fact that Guy Fawkes was 24 hours ago!).  I used two different colours of Gelatos for my fireworks effect.

You're Special

A card using one of my fave colours:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Super Fly
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/super-fly.html
CRAFT Challenge - Recipe
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-281-16th-of-october-recipe.html
Meljens Designs - Sketch
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-232-sketch.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Use some orange
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-107.html

I have used an image from Meljens Designs and a stamped sentiment.  The two shapes I have used are rectangle and square - both are Spellbinders dies.  There are three different papers from Trimgym for this card and I matted them onto orange cardstock.  I added four butterfly shaped buttons.

Girlie Girlie Card

This paper was just the right pattern to add a lot of bling to!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
MelJens Designs - Add Bling
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-231-diamonds-are-girls-best.html
Vandicrafts Artistry - Anything Goes
http://vandicrafts.com/artistry-challenge-12-anything-goes/
Just Inspirational Challenge - Inspiration Picture below
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/team-b-with-stitchy-bear-art-by-miran.html

I used a paper from a paper pad (not sure which brand though).  I added some pink lace across the card.  The image is from Meljens Designs and coloured with copic marker.  I added some Glossy Accents over the nail polish to give it more of a realistic look.  The die I used is a Spellbinder one.  I added bling at every point where the cream lines crossed.

Here is the inspiration picture:

Best Friends

I have kept the image as the focus of this card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Best Friends
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-230-best-friends-forever.html

I have used a blue gingham type paper for the background.  The layered dies are from Marianne's Designs and part of the Anja's Squares set.  I cut the bottom layer from gold metallic paper.  The image is from Meljens Designs and the sentiment is from Digital Doodling.  I coloured using copic markers.  I also coloured some pearls with copic marker B93 and added these to each corner.