May your Christmas be filled with love and joy

This card worked for a number of challenges with themes.  I also managed to use a few scraps that came from a time before I discovered that digital papers could be re-sized to an exact size to avoid wastage.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Stamps - Christmas with no red or green
https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/christmas-with-no-red-or-green-challenge.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-64-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Christmas Kickstart - Christmas not as we know it (non-traditional colours)
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/christmas-kickstart-challenge-80-its.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-94-furrything-goesbirthday.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used three scrap pieces of digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Di's Digi Stamps and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers. I also added a large poinsettia ephemera - the outside leaves were teal which was a bit close to green so I went over them with pink copics so they are now more blue.

 

 

Have a Cozy Christmas

The weather is being really changeable at the moment.  Two days ago it was really hot, yesterday it rained all day and so far today the temperature feels cold although that may change as it gets further through the day.

The front of the card:

 

and the card opened:

 I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Stamps - Fancy Fold
https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/fancy-folds-andor-abac-anything-but.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-64-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-80-anything-goes-with.html

I have used an image from Di's Digis and a sentiment from Beccy's Place.

I followed a tutorial for a Joy Fold Card by Beccy's Place.

Wishing You Joy and Happiness

 It was really wet again yesterday so I created a couple more cards.  This one is a pastel Christmas card.  

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Things with Tails
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/things-with-wings-andor-tails-challenge.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-56-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Passion For Markers - Pretty Pastels
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/week-685pretty-pastels.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs which I softened by added some vellum over the top.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Cre8ive Hands.  Coloring is with pastel pink copic markers.  I also added a couple of vellum embellishments.

Joy

 I just checked the weather forecast and it looks like we are in for another thunderstorm today.  I'm going to try and get some cards uploaded before the thunder arrives.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Downloads - Load On The Layers (3 layers on top of the base card)
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/load-on-layers-challenge.html

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2022/11/sketch-november-23-december-6-2022.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is a clear stamp that I think came with a magazine some time ago.

 

Blue Reindeer

 We are still in rather a wet spell.  Yesterday was the worst with a thunderstorm fairly much overhead.  Today it is back to the heavy rain.  I think we are up to about 4 or 5 days in a row with heavy rain.  I'm sure that late Spring isn't usually this bad but then I might say that every year!

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com/2022/11/sketch-challenge-november-9-november-22.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used two digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles (top and bottom layers) and two from Bearly Mine Designs (middle layers).  The image is from Di's Digital Downloads.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added black to the edges of the papers and inked the edge of the image.  To finish following the sketch, I added some gold pearls.

This is the sketch that I followed:

 

 

Thinking of You

 The sketch that I followed for this card was an excellent one for using up the offcut pieces from two other cards.  

 I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Hand Coloured Image
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/05/hand-colored-image-challenge.html

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/sketch-challenge-may-25-june-7

I have used two papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added two flower shaped craft buttons.

This is the sketch from The Outlawz that I followed:

Warm Winter Wishes

We are definitely getting winter temperatures now.  It has been very chilly in the mornings and doesn't seem to warm up much during the day.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Downloads - ribbon
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/ribbon-andor-lace-challenge.html

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-may-11-24

I have used three digital paper scraps from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Di's Digi Stamps and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  

I followed the sketch from The Outlawz Wednesday:

Just For You

 I had this image printed and had coloured it as well but it was still sitting in my Awaiting Crafting box.  Time to bring it out and create with it!

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Stamps - 2 or more patterned papers
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/use-2-or-more-patterned-papers-challenge.html

Passion For Markers - Animal Magic
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/week-635animal-magic.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/03/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-15th-march.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-77.html

I have used two digital papers from Lozzy (a floral one and a yellow polka dot).  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers and the inking is Distress Oxide.  I also added a chipboard "button".

Merry Christmas

 While I was doing the dishes, another race started at Beccy's Place.  I had been working on this before I took a break so decided to quickly finish it, photograph, watermark and upload.

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy (Micro Dots).  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from a Kaisercraft paper padd.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some glitter foam snowflakes.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Use A Digi
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/use-digi-challenge.html

The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Christmas
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursdays-sponsor-appreciation-week-4-nov-25th-dec-1-opti

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge_15.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Have A Cool Christmas

 I am trying lots of different card fronts this month.  This one turned out quite a bit larger than I thought it would so I think I would scale it down a bit if I make it again.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Cold Colours
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursdays-sponsor-appreciation-week-3-nov-18-24th-anythin

Di's Digi's - Lots of Layers
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/lots-of-layers-challenge.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge_15.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - November Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/11/abmttc-extra-november-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and both of the sentiments are from Beccy's Place.

I followed a tutorial for an Easel Tuck Card from Sam Calcott

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

 No patterned paper this time.  I tend to use patterned paper on the majority of my cards but it is nice sometimes to do something different.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi - Emboss It
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/emboss-it-wet-andor-dry.html

The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Brown and Pink with a sentiment
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-from-october-25-to-november-7-2021-col

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used an embossing folder for the background.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is a clear stamp that I think came with a magazine.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

Jingle All The Way

 I seem to be starting to create a few more Christmas cards lately.  Hearing things like "Mid-winter Christmas" and "Christmas in July" tends to inspire me to create for Christmas.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Show sparkle
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/05/show-sparkle-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Doodle Pantry.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also used some glitter mesh ribbon and some glitter sticker embellishments.

All you need is the plan

 Blogger has been done for the past few hours and I didn't think I was going to be able to post this card.  It appears to be fixed for now so fingers crossed I can get this done.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Hand coloured image
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/handcolored-image-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - May Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/05/abmttc-extra-may-challenge-anything-goes.html

I Wheely Like You

I have woken to another cool morning - winter is definitely on it's way.  I don't mind the cool mornings if we have a clear day afterwards but yesterday it was raining off and on.  Which is actually more of a nuisance that anything - not enough to water the garden, etc but enough to stop washing getting dry outside.

I would like to enter:
Di's Digi Stamps - Animal acting like a human
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/animals-acting-like-humans-challen.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/classic-design-challenge-5th-birthday.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/04/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - April Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/04/abmttc-extra-challenge-april-anything.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/04/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-65.html

Passion For Markers - Sentimental
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/week-589sentimental.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Doodle Pantry.  Colouring is with copic markers.  Inking of the image and sentiment is with Distress Ink (Peeled Paint). I added some wide ribbon and a puffy flower sticker.

Sweet Birthday Wishes

I dug around in my Awaiting Crafting digital paper box to see what papers I had in single colours and came up with this one;

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Downloads - Monochromatic
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/make-it-monochrome-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the sweet on the sentiment.  I also added some glitter tape and blue star stickers.

Winter Hedgie

The temperatures are starting to cool here as we head into winter so I was inspired to create a wintry card:

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - Flowers Everywhere
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/flowers-everywhere.html

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/03/tuesday-morning-sketches-598.html

I have used

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches:

Life's better on the beach

I found an image with a lot of B words in it - and then added on with the colours.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis - B is for (Beach, Ball, Bikini, Blue, Brown)
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/all-about-bs-challenge-bears-bows.html

I have used two digital papers - I'm not sure of the source of the striped one but the other one is from Polka Doodles.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some blue domes as they reminded me of water droplets which fitted with my beach theme!

Just For You

 I kept this card relatively simple.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digis Challenge - Shaped Cards
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/shaped-cards-no-squares-challenge.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/classic-design-challenge-for-march-2021.html

I have used a Memory Box die set to die-cut the base card, patterned paper and image.  I folded the cardstock and then placed the die over the edge of the fold so that I had a folded card blank.  I used two papers for the background.  I joined them before cutting with the die.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is one that I typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella (golf ball) and Kindy Glitz (pompom on hat).  

A Note For You

I'm still working through my Awaiting Crafting boxes - one out of each of them this time.

I would like to enter:

Di's Digi Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (Middle Column - Hand coloured image + Digi Image + Bling/Pearls
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/tic-tac-toe-challenge-3-in-row.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - February Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is a digital one (source unknown).  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz (bee wings),  I also added some autumn coloured pearls.

Let It Snow

I am really going to try hard this year to reduce my Awaiting Crafting Boxes.  I have three - one of digital paper, one of digital images and one of digital sentiments.  I had a habit at one stage of printing extras to decide which I wanted to use.  I have mostly broken that habit but I do have a lot left over from when I did this.  This card uses one from each box - so some progress!

I would like to enter:
Di's Digi Designs - Show Some Snow
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/show-some-snow-challeng.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added a glitter foam snowflake embellishment.  Matting is lilac cardstock.